US PATENT SUBCLASS 241 / 46.016-- .~.~.~.~.~ Inlet provision

US PATENT SUBCLASS 241 / 46.016
.~.~.~.~.~ Inlet provision

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241 /	HD	SOLID MATERIAL COMMINUTION OR DISINTEGRATION

*	DD	APPARATUS {41}
38	DF	.~ Including means applying fluid to material {7}
46.01	DF	.~.~ Liquid submerged comminuting zone {7}
46.013	DF	.~.~.~ Under-sink garbage disposal {1}
46.014	DF	.~.~.~.~ Having particular housing structure {2}
46.016		.~.~.~.~.~ Inlet provision

DEFINITION

Classification: 241/46.016

Inlet provision:

(under subclass 46.014) Apparatus including a positively recited passageway through which material to be comminuted enters the device from the sink, e.g., a strainer, splash guard, or cap.

(1) Note. The "inlet provision" of this subclass may comprise means to (a) limit the maximum size of material entering the comminuting zone or (b) prevent material from coming out of the comminuting zone via the entrance.

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32.5, for a sink drain stopper having an interlock to prevent operation of a garbage disposal.

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4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons,

286+, for a sink stopper, strainer, etc., per se.