(under the class definition) Device which, when used during the work treating operation, (A) derives substantially all of its support from the work to be treated or any position thereof or (B) is held solely by the operator either directly or through an operator either directly or through an operator-manipulated grappling device, and which has a portion thereon serving as a tool couple element*.
(1) Note. If it is not clear from a patent disclosure whether the claimed device falls within the definition of this subclass or of one of the coordinate subclasses following in this schedule, the patent will be found as an original in this subclass or a subclass indented thereunder.
(2) Note. See HAND*.
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3, for patents to an operator supported holder that does not include a tool guide.
