(under the class definition) Tool peculiarly adapted to very the relative orientation or position of a plurality of connected parts which are specifically made to function in any of a plurality of relative orientations or positions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6, for watchmakers' tools.
9.24, for tappet adjusters.
15.9, for a tool adapted to adjust a lock or latch.
53+, for a tool which performs an adjustment by exerting a twisting strain to the part (e.g. a screwthreaded part).
300+, for an adjusting tool in the form of pliers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 72, Metal Deforming, appropriate subclasses for a tool for adjusting the relative position of two parts by bending one
part relative to the other, particularly
409.01+, for a plier type bender, and subclasses 476+ for a bender having a unitary tool face.
