.~ With means (nontoggle) to hold jaws against only retrograde movement {4}
338
.~.~ Rack and pawl means
DEFINITION
Classification: 81/338
(under subclass 329) Tools including a cog or projection connected to one handle or jaw mating with indentations or notches connected to the other handle or jaw.
(1) Note. The pawl or cog may be provided with one, two or three teeth which fit into the indentations of the rack member. For tools in which substantial areas of contacting surface are roughened or serrated, see the search this class, subclass note below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
340, for tools in which substantial areas of contacting surface are roughened or serrated, and see (1) Note above.
