19 In an independent claim, it states: “An automatic pencil sharpener comprising: a motor; a transmission device operatively coupled
to the motor; a cutter assembly operatively coupled to the transmission device and being adapted to shave a front portion of a pencil ……” Which of the following choices is the “transitional phrase” of the above-stated claim?
(A) an automatic pencil sharpener
(B) comprising
(C) a motor
(D) a transmission device