US PATENT SUBCLASS 83 / 55
.~ Blanking
Current as of: June, 1999
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DEFINITION
Classification: 83/55
(under subclass 13) Process which includes a step of blanking.
(1) Note. Blanking is defined as separating a product from within the confines of the work so that not more than one of the edges of the product is an edge of the workpiece, or so that less than 1/2 of the circumference of a curved product is a part of the circumference of initially curved work. Mere serration does not in itself comprise more than "one edge" of the workpiece.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
40+, for the combination of blanking and cutting steps.
49, for process of progressive slotting which comprises a series of blanking operations.
50, for process of repetitive blanking.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
577+, for metallic blanks not elsewhere provided for.
