(under the class definition) Tool comprising either (1) a device adapted to be supported by hand having a work supporting portion or (2) two relatively movable work engaging surfaces for gripping the work of for holding portions of the work in relative position.
(1) Note. Part (1) of the above definition was intended to provided for manipulating tools, i.e., those hand held holders other than mere handling devices provided for in Class 294 Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements.
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4, for an engraver's clamp.
9.26+, for a plowshare holder.
43, for tweezers.
300, for plier type tools, i.e., having clamping jaws positioned by relatively movable handles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 29, Metal Working,
270+, for a hand manipulatable tool for assembling or disassembling parts. See also the superior subclasses for special application tools.
269, Work Holders,
3, for a hand held holder for a work part undergoing work treatment.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, appropriate subclasses for a hand held holder for the transportation or mere handling of an article.
433, Dentistry,
141+, for a hand-held work holder used in dentistry, particularly subclasses 153+ for hand-held clamps, and subclass 163 for other hand-held work carriers.
