(under the class definition) Subject matter wherein means are provided which act on the load to decelerate the load.
(1) Note. A barrier (e.g., valve), per se, that is manipulated to retard or block passage of the load is excluded.
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28, for gate at the conveyor outlet which causes the load to be decelerated by the compressed or rarefied air between the gate and a load article moving respectively toward or away from the gate.
