(under the class definition) Apparatus in which the means for comminuting the material is (a) combined with apparatus for another purpose not provided for above, or (b) in which a part is relatively movable or interchangeable in order to convert the apparatus to another apparatus either within or outside the class definition.
(1) Note. The combined feature of clause (a) is in addition
to:
(1.) the necessary drive or static mounting means for the comminutor;
(2.) means for controlling the flow of material to, through, or from the comminuting zone
(3.) an additional comminuting device within the comminuting zone,
(4.) means for retaining material within the comminuting zone or for returning escaped material thereto
(5.) means for cleaning a comminuting surface (6.) means to balance a comminuting element; or
(7.) means to lubricate the comminutor.
See the Search This Class, Subclass notes below for subclass references.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
109, 135+, 171, 185.5+, 202, 222+, 245, 265, or 271 for examples of means for controlling the flow of material to, through, or from the comminuting zone.
104, 105, 108, 115, 134, and 152.1+, for examples of an additional comminuting device within the comminuting zone, (e.g., subclasses );
46.016, 119, 124, and 226, for examples of means for retaining material within the comminuting zone or for returning escaped material thereto.
112, 166+, for examples of means for cleaning a comminuting surface
285.1+, for examples of the necessary drive or static mounting means for the comminutor.
292, for examples of means to balance a comminuting element.
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(2) Note. In this subclass, for example, is a comminuting device combined with signaling or indicating means; inspection means; ambulant supporting means; material handling means other than necessary to feed material to or remove material from the comminuting zone; means to compress, cut, mold, or otherwise shape the material prior to comminution; sampling means; vacuumizing means; huller or sheller for seeds; container opener; blade sharpener; or agitating means for material other than that being comminuted.
(3) Note. All preceding subclasses must be investigated for particular combinations within this definition but which are specifically provided for above.
(4) Note. See the notes to the class definition for the combination of a comminutor with other apparatus provided for in other classes.
