.~ Mechanical potential-energy drive means only {2}
436
.~.~ With means to check energy for subsequent release
DEFINITION
Classification: 72/436
With means to check energy for subsequent release:
(under subclass 435) Apparatus provided with means for maintaining the power in a latent condition, which means may
be made temporarily inoperative, thereby liberating the latent power.
(1) Note. This subclass is the locus of patents disclosing a drop-hammer or trip-hammer wherein the drive means is held in a cocked position (i.e., energy is stored therein) until an operative triggers release of the energy.
