.~ With means to vary range limit(s) of jaw movement
DEFINITION
Classification: 81/341
(under subclass 300) Tools including means to changeably set or determine the extremes of jaw position.
(1) Note. Included herein are tools in which the jaws close to engage the work and said means limits the closing of the jaws. For similar tools in which jaw opening is limited, see the search this class, subclass notes below.
(2) Note. This subclass is differentiated from the jaw adjustment subclasses 385+, in that tools in this subclass are provided with means to restrict the range of movement of the jaws, whereas tools in subclasses 385+ are provided with means to shift the range of movement of the jaws but leave the extent of such range unchanged.
(3) Note. See the definition of "RANGE" under subclass 300.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
329+, for similar tools in which jaw opening is limited, and see (1) Note above. 385+, and see (2) Note above.
418+, and 428, for jaw configuration or handle configuration which limit or restrict jaw or handle positions.
