US PATENT SUBCLASS 433 / 114
.~.~ Hand-held tool or handpiece


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25  DF  APPARATUS {20}
103  DF  .~ Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool (e.g., "engine") {10}
114.~.~ Hand-held tool or handpiece {9}
115  DF  .~.~.~> Having seal
116  DF  .~.~.~> Having cover or guard
117  DF  .~.~.~> Including shock absorbing or vibration dampening means
118  DF  .~.~.~> Having reciprocating, vibrating, or oscillating output {5}
125  DF  .~.~.~> Having abrading or polishing means
126  DF  .~.~.~> Having means facilitating assembly or disassembly of tool or handpiece {1}
130  DF  .~.~.~> Having adjustable head
131  DF  .~.~.~> Having motor {1}
133  DF  .~.~.~> Contra angled handpiece


DEFINITION

Classification: 433/114

Hand-held tool or handpiece:

(under subclass 103) Apparatus comprising either (a) a hand-held device having a driven work contacting and modifying means, or (b) a hand-held chuck for removably holding a driven work contacting and modifying means.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

29+, for a hand-held tool or handpiece provided with means to facilitate viewing of the work.

50+, for a tool combined with means to support the work.

75+, for a tool provided with a gauge or guide.

82+, for a hand-held tool or handpiece provided with a dispenser (which may dispense the motive fluid).

99+, for a hand-held tool or handpiece provided with an activator (e.g., switch or valve).