(under subclass 54) Subject matter comprising a step of, or means for, limiting or restraining the movement of work subjected to deforming force by passive or stationary
work-shape-imposing structure.
(1) Note. Compare Die* in the Glossary; for this subclass the die should be undriven and should have a definite shaping or reshaping effect on the engaged work.
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57+, for an actuated tool or die in combination with fluid pressure acting on work.