(under subclass 55) Implement having an elastic element disposed at any location along the guide# so as to be in continuous frictional engagement with a piece in use.
(1) Note. Generally the braking means comprises a tip of resilient structure (rubber or slit metal are examples) defining the opening in the implement through which leads of different size may be advanced and which applies a lateral compressive forced on the piece sufficient to prevent it from falling out of the implement, but which is yieldable to permit the advancing means to move it as required.
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65, for an implement of this class with step-by-step advancing means which may include a resilient braking means.
74, for an implement including screw-feed advancing means and a retrograde-movement retarder which may be a resilient braking means.
83, for an implement including a manually actuated advancing means for solid material and a latch for the advancing means. 84, for an implement including a manually actuated advancing means for solid material and a retrograde-movement retarder.
