(under subclass 651) Means which is intended in operation to be moved toward and away from the work along the same path so as to effect cutting during this movement.
(1) Note. A tool that oscillates in operation or moves to-and-fro in a sinuous path is considered to be of the reciprocable type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
679+, for a reciprocable tool of the cutting couple type.
698.71+, for a reciprocable cutter joint or connection, or for a nominally recited reciprocable cutter in combination with a joint or connection therefor.
