(under subclass 109) Device which comprises a continuous web- or strand-like member (e.g., a belt or chain) which moves the product while the product is supported thereby.
(1) Note. In the case wherein the product conveyor also is effective to move the work into cutting position, a patent directed to such device will be placed originally in this subclass only if the conveyor is claimed in terms of its specific product handling function.
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88, and 91+, for a conveyor operative to move a stack of product pieces.
94+, for a conveyor which functions to deliver product pieces to a stack holder.
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198, Conveyors: Power-Driven, 804+, for an endless belt conveyor.
271, Sheets Feeding or Delivering,
67, 69 and 198+ for sheet delivery apparatus including endless conveyor means.
