(under the class definition) Subject matter provided with mechanical means, such as spring or weight, for receiving and storing energy received from another source of energy, and which is connected to the electrode separating or feed controlling mechanism for moving the mechanism when the stored energy is released.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include consumable electrode discharge devices where the only energy storing weight is the weight of the electrode and/or the electrode supporting mechanism which is lifted against the force of gravity.
(2) Note. Continue the search in subclass 91 of this class.
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37, and 59, for consumable electrode discharge devices wherein the feed of the electrode is accomplished by the consumption of the electrode material or by the destruction by the heat of the discharge of obstructions to the motion of the electrode, and having the electrode biased by means of a spring or other positively acting means so as to move the electrode or the obstructing means against a holding stop.
98, for consumable electrode discharge devices provided with means to counterbalance the weight of the movable electrode. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
185, Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, for spring and weight operated motors.
