(under the class definition) Apparatus comprising a combination of molding apparatus or fluid handling parts which dispose of and collect a liquid (e.g.., vapor condensate, utilized to treat a preform, etc..), generally after it has completed its function as a vehicle or treating material.
(1) Note. A mere vent or sprue in a mold is insufficient for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84, for a foraminous or absorbent means arranged to remove a vehicle or stock-feed component during shaping or after shaping but in situ.
401, for preform reshaping or resizing press apparatus having a reciprocating plunger and mold with a sprue or vent.
420, for a male-female press couple for fluent stock with means for removing entrained gas. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
137, Fluid Handling,
312+, for fluid handling system with leakage or drip collecting means.
222, Dispensing,
108+, for drip, leakage or waste catching or disposal in dispensing apparatus. See the collection of search notes in the class definition of Class 222 for similar devices in other arts.
