US PATENT SUBCLASS 401 / 99
PROJECTABLE AND RETRACTABLE TOOL

Current as of: June, 1999
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401 /   HD   COATING IMPLEMENTS WITH MATERIAL SUPPLY

99PROJECTABLE AND RETRACTABLE TOOL {10}
100  DF  .~> Magnetically projected, retracted, or latched
101  DF  .~> With means to apply force on material in reservoir
102  DF  .~> Retraction by application of removable closure cap
103  DF  .~> Tip-pressure projection
104  DF  .~> Clasp (e.g., Pocket Clip) associated with project-retract means or with latch {1}
107  DF  .~> With movable closure or gate {1}
109  DF  .~> Including retraction spring and projected-position retainer {2}
115  DF  .~> Projection by movement of implement
116  DF  .~> By screw mechanism
117  DF  .~> Manually reciprocable sleeve

DEFINITION

Classification: 401/99

(under the class definition) Implement including an enclosure surrounding the tool* and means to cause or permit substantially rectilinear relative movement between the tool and the enclosure, without complete separation, to the extent that the tool may occupy an exposed operative position, protruding from the enclosure, or an inoperative position wherein it is retained in concealed position within said enclosure.

(1) Note. A patent for a holder for a retractable tool, in which the tool is claimed generically and disclosed alternatively as a coating tool of this class or a tool classifiable elsewhere will be placed in an appropriate subclass in this class (183) as an original, and cross-referenced in the class(es) providing for the other disclosed tool(s).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

29+, for an implement comprising a plurality of tools at least one of which is movable axially for selective projection and retraction.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,

436, for a dip pen including a projectable and retractable penpoint. 30, Cutlery,

162+, for a similar device wherein the tool is a knife blade.