US PATENT SUBCLASS 29 / 412
.~ Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece

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592  DF  METHOD OF MECHANICAL MANUFACTURE {54}
412.~ Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece {5}
413  DF  .~.~> Breaking through weakened portion
414  DF  .~.~> Dividing through modified portion
415  DF  .~.~> Dividing on common outline
416  DF  .~.~> Coacting pieces
417  DF  .~.~> Dividing sequentially from leading end, e.g., by cutting or breaking

DEFINITION

Classification: 29/412

Obtaining plural product pieces from unitary workpiece:

(under subclass 592) Process comprising separating a plurality of (similar or dissimilar) product members from a single stock element.

(1) Note. A process of subdividing a group of adjacent stock elements to form a plurality of product members is included herein.

(2) Note. A process of shaping a stock element of indefinite length and then cutting off product members is included herein in Class 29. See Search Notes below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

2.1+, for bias cutting of tubular stock.

411, for obtaining composite product members from a preassembled group of stock elements.

412+, for a process of shaping a stock element of indefinite length and then cutting off product members.

426.1, for a process of dissociating an assembly of parts into component parts by separating the parts along the line(s) of joinder. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

413, Sheet Metal Container Making,

1+, for a process of fabricating a sheet metal can.