(under subclass 360) Device in which the controlled apparatus is a mechanism to prevent movement of a part or element of the device or to prevent movement of the work, said mechanism being provided with means to disable the movement-preventing mechanism and in which the function effected is activation of said disabling means by the work-responsive means, whereby a subsequent operation is permitted.
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399+, for interlock means controlled by other parts or elements of the device, and see the "Search This Class, Subclass" notes under subclasses 399+ for other interlock subclasses.