(under the class definition) Device which comprises means, actuatable by force applied by and at the will of an operative, to override the normal cyclic functioning of a part(s) of the device, which part(s) returns to normal functioning when the application of the intervening force ceases.
(1) Note. The disturbance referred to is temporary and exists only during the application of force by an operative.
(Example: A machine, set to cut products of a given size, is controlled by a pushbutton to cut small pieces for sampling purposes).
(2) Note. The disturbance herein contemplated does not embrace stopping. For disclosures, of noncyclic stopping means, see subclasses 58+; and, for cyclic stopping means, see other appropriate subclasses whose titles include the work "stopping" or equivalent term (e.g., subclasses 202+).
(3) Note. Adjustment of a device establishes a new condition which persists indefinitely, and is thus distinguishable from a "disturbance" which permits the disturbed part to return to the previous condition upon withdrawal of the intervening force.
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68, for manually caused stopping of a machine or a part thereof. 232+, for tool actuating means adapted to be struck by a mechanical part, which means might be urged manually to cause tool operation at will.
