![]() | ADHESIVE BONDING AND MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL MANUFACTURE |
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This is the generic class for:
1. Manufacturing processes and apparatus including a step of adhesively bonding parts together utilizing a nonmetallic cement or assembly of parts for adhesive bonding of that type.
2. The manufacture of articles of commerce in which one of the manufacturing steps includes a chemical reaction.
3. The manufacture of panels from settable inorganic compositions having adhered facing sheets (e.g., plaster board). See Subclass References To The Current Class for these processes and apparatus. The subclasses referenced therein should be examined for the precise limits of the subject matter provided for and for additional fields of search.
4. The manufacture of electrical conductors of indefinite length where not elsewhere provided for. See Subclass References To The Current Class for these processes. The subclasses referenced therein and notes thereto should be consulted for the precise limits of the subject matter there provided for.
Miscellaneous Subject Matter Also Provided For
1. This class includes several subclasses relating to the manufacture of simulations or representations, that is articles which give the appearance of being a specific object without in fact being that object. Also provided is a subclass relating to the preparation of products of nature for display in their natural form. This class also includes processes not elsewhere provided for in which is recited a step of free hand drawing or shaping to produce an ornamental form. See Subclass References to the Current Class, below, for specific cites. The subclass definitions for all the above areas should be inspected and especially the notes thereto for the lines between these specific subclasses and other classes.
2. Apparatus for performing shaping operations, per se, on dry paper or paperlike materials are provided for in this class. See Subclass References to the Current Class, below, for specific cites. The lines with various classes and analogous search fields are set out in the subclasses mentioned there.
3. Delaminating. This class provides for the separation of a bonded joint by destroying the bond and separating the parts. See Subclass References to the Current Class, below, for subclasses for methods for delaminating and corresponding apparatus.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
SPECIAL LINES WITH CLASS 29, METAL WORKING
Class 29 has several important relationships with this class (156). Both classes take designated single-step processes, and both are locations for multistep processes for manufacturing designated products or using certain combinations of steps.
Single-step processes provided for in Class 29 include shaping particulate metal by pressure alone, burnishing, filing, mechanical joining of parts, etc., even when used in the manufacture of a product designated for Class 156, in section I, above. Likewise, where only an adhesive bonding step is claimed, the process is assigned to Class 156, even though a product designated for Class 29 is manufactured.
Multistep processes for Class 29 are of two types: (1) Those for making specified articles, enumerated in that part of the Class 29 subclass 401.1. (2) Multistep manufacturing processes not provided for elsewhere.
Insofar as processes of type (1) are concerned, these are assigned to Class 29, even when an adhesive bonding step is claimed as part of the multistep process, except for processes classifiable in subclasses 825+, which follows the category (2) rule given in the next paragraph.
Processes of type (2) are provided for in this class (156) when they claim: (a) Adhesive bonding combined with shaping of nonmetals. (b) Adhesive bonding combined with broad or nominally claimed metal shaping steps. (c) Adhesive bonding including steps for assembling the parts to be bonded.
Processes of type (2) are classified in Class 29 when they claim: (a) Adhesive bonding combined with specified metal shaping steps. (b) Adhesive bonding combined with mechanical joining, either broad or specific.
A. Bonding And/Or Assembly Therefor.
1. This class provides for the adhesive securing of parts utilizing nonmetallic cementing media. The adhesive may be separately applied tacky material, or it may be a nontacky material on application that is subsequently activated. The parts joined may be inherently tacky without the addition of an adhesive or may be rendered tacky by the application of an activating material or agent.
2. This class provides for process for assembling adhesive coated or tacky parts even though the step of applying the adhesive may not be claimed. Assembly or association of articles for subsequent bonding or adhesive applying where the subsequent bonding is not claimed is generally not provided for in this class. Any step in addition to the assembly, however, which might be considered to be unique to adhesive bonding is sufficient to cause the patent to be classified in this class.
3. This class provides for apparatus for assembling and joining of parts. Generally it is required that the apparatus include means to bring the parts into assembled association and that the parts have adhesive applied to them or means be claimed to apply adhesive or render the parts adhesive. This class generally does not provide for apparatus for bringing parts together for subsequent adhesive application where such application is not claimed. Appropriate classes are listed in References to Other Classes, below. Class 29, Metal Working, especially provides for such devices.
B. Laminating Combined With Other Operations
1. This class provides for the combination of laminating with other working steps, however other classes provide for laminating for the manufacture of specific articles, or particular operations combined with laminating steps. See References to Other Classes, below, referencing this section.
C. Chemical Manufactures
1. Etching apparatus in general is provided for in Class 134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, except apparatus for (a) applying etchant to a restricted portion of a product or (b) causing the etchant to be applied differently to different areas of the product Class 156 (subclasses 345.1-345.55). Attention is directed to the search notes of these subclasses for the locus of other art relating to this subject matter. Processes and apparatus for electrolytic etching are provided for in Class 204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy.
2. Class 430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, Class 427, Coating Processes, and Class 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, generally provide for chemical reactions which take place during photos:graphic imaging, coating or molding steps, respectively. Where etching is employed merely to prepare a surface for some subsequent operation, e.g., coating, welding, etc., the patent to the combination is classified with the subsequent operation. Also, imaging or coating combined with subsequent chemical etching is provided for in Class 430 or 427, while molding combined with subsequent reactive gas or vapor treatment is provided for in Class 264.
3. Class 29, Metal Working, provides for its own operations when combined with a coating step or a molding step. See also "A. Bonding And/Or Assembly Therefor" above.
See References to Other Classes, below, referencing this section.
D. Single-crystal Growth
1. This subject matter is located in Class 117, Single-Crystal, Oriented-Crystal, and Epitaxy Growth Processes; Non-Coating Apparatus Therefor.
E. Products
This class does not provide for products of manufacture. Class 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, in appropriate subclasses provides for the products resulting from the processes of this class where not elsewhere provided for. For the classification of other articles, attention is directed to the "Index to Classification".
LINE WITH CLASS 228 AND CLASS 219
See Class 228, Metal Fusion Bonding, appropriate subclasses for joining of parts by metallurgical bonding and also see Class 219, Electric Heating, for welding of metals by electric heating. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application)
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
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39+, | and 346+ for, respectively, the apparatus and the processes for the manufacture of panels from settable inorganic compositions having adhered facing sheets (e.g., plaster board). The definitions and notes to these subclasses should be examined for the precise limits of the subject matter provided for and for additional fields of search. |
47+, | for processes of the manufacture of electrical conductors of indefinite length where not elsewhere provided for. The subclasses referenced therein and notes thereto should be consulted for the precise limits of the subject matter there provided for. |
57, | for preparation of products of nature for display in their natural form. |
58, | 59, 61, for manufacture of simulations or representations, that is articles which give the appearance of being a specific object without in fact being that object ). |
62, | for processes not elsewhere provided for in which is recited a step of free hand drawing or shaping to produce an ornamental form. |
585+, | for apparatus for performing shaping operations, per se, on dry paper or paperlike materials. The lines with various classes and analogous search fields are set out in this subclass. |
701 | through 719, for a delaminating process, per se. |
750 | through 767, for apparatus for delaminating, per se. |
SECTION IV - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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2, | Apparel, subclasses 243+ for processes for making apparel including a cementing step combined with other apparel manufacturing steps. (See "Laminating combined with other operations" above). |
7, | Compound Tools, appropriate subclasses for laminating tools combined with other working devices. (See "Laminating combined with other operations" above) |
12, | Boot and Shoe Making, appropriate subclasses for shoe making including laminating. (see "Laminating combined with other operations" above). |
15, | Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, appropriate subclasses, for laminating implements there provided for of the brush or wiper type. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
15, | Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclasses 105+ for tools of that class when combined with some other tool even though the Class 15 tool may be disclosed as having a laminating function. See "A. Bonding And/Or Assembly Therefor" above for the line between Class 15 and Class 156 as to tools, per se. (See "Laminating combined with other operations" above). |
26, | Textiles: Cloth Finishing, subclasses 3+ for cloth singeing and general textile cloth finishing. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
28, | Textiles: Manufacturing, appropriate subclasses as the generic class for textile operations, and especially subclasses 167+ , 178+, 261, and 265+ for significantly claimed textile operations combined with steps of coating, dyeing or fluid treatment. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
28, | Textiles: Manufacturing, subclasses 107+ for the formation of a textile product by mechanically interlocking or interengaging of threads, yarns, fibers or the like in a manner not provided for elsewhere, such as by needling.(for apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
29, | Metal Working, subclasses 2 through 25.42,91 through 91.8, 592.1 through 623.5, and 825 through 899.1 for combined apparatus or processes for making specific articles set forth even though an adhesive bonding be claimed. This class (156) can provide for manufacture of these arti where a laminating step only is claimed. Subclasses 33 and 700 through 285.5 of Class 29 provide for assembly and shaping combined with other manufacturing means or steps. See subclasses 592.1 through 887 of Class 29 for the residual home for methods of making electrical devices and sub 729 through 761 for corresponding apparatus. See the Class Definition of this class (156) for those articles for which Class 156 is the resid manufacturing class. |
43, | Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 42.53 for combined processes for making artificial fishing lures or bait. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
51, | Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, or Composition, and especially subclass 297 for an abrasive tool making process which may involve a laminating step. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
51, | Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, or Composition, for a process for making an abrading tool and see especially the notes therein for the lines with other classes. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
52, | Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 746.1+ for a process involving erection or assembly of a building or building component involving more than merely adhering a preformed sheet form member to a surface. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
53, | Package Making, appropriate subclasses for laminating operations, per se, peculiar to package making. That class provides for adhesively sealing a filled package where package handling means are claimed. Class 53 also provides for adhering encircling sealing strips ( subclass 137.2 ) which seal portions of cover, i.e., cover adjuncts. Partial cover application, such as cigar bands, for example, are provided for in Class 53, subclass 580, especially where the band is secured to itself. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
53, | Package Making, appropriate subclasses for package making including a laminating step and see "A. Bonding And/Or Assembly Therefor" above for the line with Class 53. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
57, | Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclasses 3+ , 210, and 362 for covering or wrapping cores of indefinite length when including or followed by a twisting or twining operation. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
65, | Glass Manufacturing, subclass 31 for a process involving a glassworking operation combined with an etching operation in any sequence. (see "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
65, | Glass Manufacturing, subclasses 36+ for a process of bonding glass by glassworking operation to a formed part, and see the line note in subclass 36; especially see subclasses 37+ for multi-focal lens making including fusion bonding, and see the line note in subclass 37; subclass 42 for a process of glassworking including bonding of a subassembly with subsequent assembly and bonding of formed parts only, and see the line note in subclass 42). (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application) |
76, | Metal Tools and Implements, Making, subclasses 101.1+ for metal tool and implement making processes which may involve a laminating step. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
99, | Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclasses 450.1+ for apparatus for making a composite edible by laminating preforms. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
100, | Presses, for press apparatus, per se, even where disclosed for performing a laminating function. That class (100) can take feeding of a previously associated sandwich into the press couple or removal of the sandwich from the couple. Mere heating in the press is also provided for in Class 100, subclasses 300+ as is means placing the material pressed under vacuum during pressing (subclass 90). This class (156) provides for pressing and for laminating not provided for in Class 100, i.e., (1) pressing combined with means peculiar to laminating or (2) presses modified uniquely for laminating. Under (1) above, means associating or assembling parts before pressing, for example, is in this class (156). In subclasses 580+ of this class may be found certain presses, per se, or platen structures modified for laminating. Thus, for example, under (2) above and in these subclasses may be found press platens having relieved areas whereby the pressed sandwich is bonded at spaced points, differentially heated platens to achieve the same effect. (for apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
101, | Printing, appropriate subclasses provides for the transfer of sheet-like material onto a base where the transfer element is a printing member of the type provided for in that class. Die printing with gold leaf, for example, is provided for in that class (101) when a ribbon of leaf is used and a portion thereof is impressed and adhered onto the base by a printing member. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application) |
101, | Printing, subclass 463.1 , for processes for making printing plates and surfaces there provided for. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
114, | Ships, subclass 86 for ship calking and seaming and subclass 224 for implements performing this function. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
118, | Coating Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for devices which only apply adhesive to parts previously associated. Any manipulation of the parts to facilitate lamination or manipulations peculiar to lamination are excluded from this class (118). Thus, for example, separating parts to insure flow of adhesive there between is provided for in Class 156. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
131, | Tobacco, subclasses 290+ for tobacco treating processes. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
131, | Tobacco, appropriate subclasses for cigar and cigarette making combined with laminating. |
134, | Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, for cleaning processes and especially subclass 2 and 3 for chemical bleaching, oxidation or reduction of a metallic, siliceous or calcareous base. That class (134) also provides for apparatus for contacting solid workpieces with an etchant fluid. Class 156 provides for etching apparatus in which the etchant has a differential effect on the work. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
144, | Woodworking, subclasses 3.1+ for a machine for charring or burning wood. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
157, | Wheelwright Machines, subclasses 1.1+ for rubber tire mounting or demounting apparatus. (for apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application) |
162, | Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, subclasses 123+ for processes for producing multilayer water-laid sheets or webs. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
162, | Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, appropriate subclasses for the combination of paper making and laminating. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above) |
164, | Metal Founding, subclasses 91+ for processes of forming composite articles by a metal casting operation. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
165, | Heat Exchange, subclasses 168+ for heated surfaces or heat exchange members, per se, which may function to apply laminating heat to a work piece. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
219, | Electric Heating, appropriate subclasses for electric heating of metals for welding. That class (219) also provides for electric heaters, per se, which may be used for adhesive bonding and for heated couples not specifically modified to provide for a laminating function. (for apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
227, | Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, appropriate subclasses, for joining by mechanical means there provided for. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
228, | Metal Fusion Bonding, appropriate subclasses for joining of parts by metallurgical bonding. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, above.) |
264, | Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes, appropriate subclasses for processes within the class definition, for casting or molding operations which may include a uniting operation. Class 264 provides for casting a part onto a preform to form a composite article and also provides for uniting two or more spaced preforms by introducing fluent material therebetween. For a more comprehensive line between Classes 156 and 254 see the class definitions of Class 264. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
223, | Apparel Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for garment making apparatus which may include laminating means in combination therewith. |
227, | Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, subclass 14 for apparatus for applying a member, e.g., nail, to a workpiece combined with means to apply cement to the workpiece for a securing purpose. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above) |
242, | Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 551+ for unwinding an elongated material with attachment to a preceding material including means to unite material ends together to insure a continuous supply. The art in Class 242 typically handles rolls or spools in addition to unwinding. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
300, | Brush, Broom, and Mop Making, appropriate subclasses, for processes for making the finished articles there provided for by a bonding step. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application) |
404, | Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, appropriate subclasses under 72+ and 83+, for a road and pavement making process and apparatus which may include a step of bonding or a means for bonding. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
404, | Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, subclasses 72+ for a process of making a roadway which may include the step of setting or curing road material. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
404, | Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, appropriate subclasses under 72+ and 83+ for a road and pavement making process and apparatus which may include a step of laminating or a means for laminating. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
412, | Bookbinding: Process and Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for specific book making steps or apparatuses combined with laminating. This class (156) provides for making single book elements, such as laminated book covers, even though the plural manufacturing steps may be claimed. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
422, | Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, appropriate subclasses as the residual class for apparatus involving chemical procedures. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
423, | Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, as the parent class for processes involving a chemical reaction. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
430, | Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof, for radiation imagery including an etching step. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
436, | Chemistry: Analytical and Immunological Testing, for processes and compositions for qualitative or quantitative chemical testing especially subclass 4 for a chemical determination of properties of a crystal or crystalline materials. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
425, | Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, subclasses 110+ for apparatus uniting parts within a mold cavity or for making a composite article from a preform and fluent material by casting thereof in a mold. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
427, | Coating Processes, for coating, per se, with adhesive material even where the adhesive is disclosed as for the purpose of laminating. Class 427 also provides for coating previously associated parts where association is not claimed. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
505, | Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, subclasses 300+ for processes of producing high temperature (Tc > 30 K) superconductors. (For apparatus bringing parts together for adhesive application, not claiming application). |
445, | Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, appropriate subclasses for processes there provided for which may include chemical manufacturing steps. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
445, | Electric Lamp or Space Discharge Component or Device Manufacturing, subclass 2 , 23+, 61 and 66+ as the residual class for the manufacture of electric lamp and discharge devices and see especially the class definition thereof for the locus of other patents relating to the manufacture of these devices. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
493, | Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, appropriate subclasses for manufactures which includes a laminating or adhesive bonding step. That Class 493 generally manufactures finished articles of commerce from paper or paperlike materials and is the generic class for the manufacture of the specific articles there provided for. Class 156 provides for subcombinations of laminating single seams in the manufacture of those articles and also provides for tube making methods involving a laminating step. See the line note under the definition of Class 493 to this class (156) for further clarification of the lines between these classes. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
505, | Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, subclasses 300+ for processes of producing high temperature (Tc > 30 K) superconductors. (See "Laminating Combined With Other Operations" above). |
505, | Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, subclasses 300+ for processes of producing high temperature (Tc > 30 K) superconductors. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
588, | Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment, appropriate subclasses for the chemical destruction or containment of hazardous or toxic waste. (See "C. Chemical Manufactures" above). |
SECTION V - GLOSSARY
ADHESIVE BOND
The joining of parts (a) by means of a separate glue-like material or (b) by rendering contacting surfaces tacky by means of solvent and/or heat.
BENDING
Distortion of a workpiece by bodily moving a portion of it throughout its entire thickness relative to a second portion during which the thickness of the workpiece remains substantially the same and no significant plastic flow occurs.
BULK DEPOSITION OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL
The fluent delivery of a stream of separate loose pieces onto a receiving surface. The relative size of the pieces is not significant, rather it is the manner in which they are handled, as a mass or stream rather than each particle being individually manipulated.
INDEFINITE LENGTH WORK
A piece of material handled at points intermediate its ends whereby the length is immaterial to the manner of handling.
LAMINA
One of the component parts or layers of an adhesively bonded sandwich. Also an element which by disclosure is to be bonded to a separate element.
SUBCLASSES
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Methods for the manufacture of articles.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes which are directed to making bodies having at
least three layers, at least one of whose intermediate layers is
composed of an inorganic settable material of structural strength,
and whose outermost layers are of a sheet-like material.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes combined with the step of folding and/or
bending at least one facing sheet.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes which include the step of coating a facing sheet of, the assembled body, or adding an ingredient to the core material which coating or added ingredient renders the plasterboard impervious to the passage of water. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes which include the envelopment of an additional
element by the core material which element imparts additional structural
strength to the completed plasterboard.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes which include the step of causing the core material
to become cellular in nature after association of the core material
with at least one of the facing sheets.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes in which at least one of the facing sheets is
subjected to a mechanical and/or chemical modification
prior to the association of the various layers.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Processes in which the unitary body formed by the association
of the facing sheets and core material is thereafter subjected to
a chemical and/or mechanical modification.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Processes in which the modification is the formation of
an aperture.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes for making indefinite length electrical conductors
or for joining, splicing or repairing the same.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Processes which include flowing a substance to an enclosed
cavity which is associated with the conductor.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Processes for joining end-to-end of at least two conductors
and/or their coverings.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Processes which include the distortion or shaping of the
conductor itself.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Processes which include the step of applying a material
about or over the conductor of indeterminate-length.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Processes in which the cover material is self-sustaining prior to its application to the conductor. | |
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This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Processes which involves winding or folding the preformed
material about the conductor and/or conductor assembly
to cover the conductor.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Processes directed to longitudinally bending the sheet material
about the conductor.
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![]() | Plural spaced conductors: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Processes in which two or more generally parallel spaced
conductors or conductor cables are wrapped or covered.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Processes directed to sequentially applying at least two
separate covering materials to the conductor in which at least one
covering operation is by wrapping a sheet material about the conductor.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes in which a plant or animal or part thereof is
bonded to a support to maintain the natural appearance thereof.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes directed to reproducing three dimensional objects
by taking photographs of the lineaments of said objects and (1)
employing said photographs as guides or templates to mechanically
reproduce the objects in three dimensions or (2) assembling said
photographs to thus reproduce the objects in three dimensions.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes for making reproductions of three dimensional
objects, which reproductions simulate the original object in appearance
but not in function, and are shaped to approximate the contours
of the objects, but not the full depth or front to back dimension.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Processes involving bonding or joining discrete juxtaposed
lamina or spaced juxtaposed areas of a single lamina by adherence
or coherence at the interface of the juxtaposed areas.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to the making of artificial reproductions
of naturally occurring objects.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with a step of (1) sketching, designing
or diagraming by a hand operation on a material or (2) carving by
hand operation figures, letters or devices on a material.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include forming a lamina by assembling individually
distinct particulate material from a fluent mass and adhesively bonding
the particles to each other and then uniting the lamina thus formed
to itself or another lamina.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 62.2. Processes which include the step of (1) forming the discrete
fibers from molten plastic material (2) cutting of filaments to
produce fibers approximating in length the staple fibers of natural
origin or (3) liberating bonded fibers from a fiber containing material.
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![]() | By joining portions of batt to itself: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62.2. Processes which include the step of distorting and portion of the lamina with respect to another portion such that said portions are in contact and bonded together. | |
![]() | To similarly formed batt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 62.2. Processes in which both lamina have been formed by bonding of individually distinct particulate material only. | |
![]() | By joining portions of batt to itself: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to bonding by hand operation at least
two parts of different colors or shaped to each other or to another
part, which bonded parts form an ornamental pattern.
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![]() | With measuring, testing, or inspecting: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of sampling, visually,
chemically or physically determining some chemical or physical property
or characteristic of the lamina a part of a lamina to be joined
or of the adhesive employed to bond the laminae together.
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![]() | Of multiple spaced elements between and transverse of parallel webs (e.g., Venetian blind ladders): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which involve positioning at least two laminae
side by side and out of contact with each other and assembling each
of the opposed sides which lie in the same plane of laminae to a
face of an additional lamina such that the additional laminae are
entirely out of facial contact.
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![]() | Adhesive application of fasteners to articles (e.g., slide fastener to garment): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which one of the lamina secured to another
lamina is a securing device or a device capable of mechanically
joining the assembly to another part.
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![]() | Utilizing phorescent or fluorescent material: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step of applying a phosphorescent,
fluorescent and/or luminescent substance to either a lamina
and/or adhesive or utilizing at least one lamina and/or adhesive
containing such substance.
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![]() | With fur removal from animal pelt: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of removing the hairy covering
or coat from the skin of animals either prior to or subsequent to
removal of the skin or pelt from the carcass of the animal.
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![]() | Application of end closures to containers: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes for bonding a cover to a receptacle.
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![]() | Encasing movable or loosely confined element between adhering lamina (e.g., drawstrings): | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which involves assembling a part within or between
bonded lamina the outer laminae being bonded in a manner to provide
a tolerance of fit between the enclosed part and the outer laminae
sufficient to permit changing the position of the enclosed part
with respect to the bonded laminae.
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![]() | Of lamina to building or installed structure: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a lamina is associated with a static
building structure.
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![]() | Setting or embedding tufts or discrete pile elements onto backing (e.g., rugs, brushes, etc.): | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which involves bonding a cluster of flexible parts,
to a sheetlike lamina by causing each cluster to penetrate within
the surface of the bonding medium or lamina to maintain the cluster
and sheet in assembled relationship.
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![]() | With sonic or ultrasonic treatment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step of imparting rapid oscillation
at a frequency of greater than 10 cycles per second to at least
one of the laminae or adhesive either prior, during or subsequent
to formation of the laminate.
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![]() | Rod, strand, or filament: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73.1. Processes wherein at least one lamina has a width and thickness of the same order of magnitude and length considerably greater than the width or thickness. | |
![]() | With sonic or ultrasonic cutting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 73.1. Processes wherein at least one lamina is severed by use of a vibratory force of at least 10 cycles per second. | |
![]() | Sheet or web splicing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 73.1. Processes wherein two laminae each having both length and
width much greater than thickness are joined along an edge.
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![]() | Friction treatment (e.g., welding): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including a step of generating heat to effect
bonding by either rapid relative motion of the contacting faces
of the laminae or by the rapid relative motion of a separate part
contacting the laminae.
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![]() | Vibratory treatment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including a step of imparting a rapid oscillation
or to and fro movement to at least one of the laminae or adhesive
at a rate of less than 10 cycles per second either prior to, during
or after the formation of a sandwich.
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![]() | With application of centrifugal force: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which includes the rotation of a workpiece to
cause application of centrifugal force to the bonding medium and/or
a workpiece which force acts in a direction outwardly of the center
of rotation.
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![]() | With balancing of product: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including a step of regulating the weight distribution
of a product about a pivot point.
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![]() | With parchmentizing or transparentizing: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of treating at least one
lamina composed of cellulosic material with a reagent either to
alter the surface characteristic of the lamina such that it simulates
the skin of an animal or alter the normally opaque quality of the
lamina such that it has the property of transmitting rays of light.
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![]() | With pore forming in situ to form cellular lamina: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including the step of forming pores or other type
of open space in situ within a lamina during or subsequent to its
formation.
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![]() | Foaming: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Processes in which the step of forming the pores is effected
by introducing a gas under pressure to the interior of at least
one lamina or by generating a gas in-situ within such lamina.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly of laminae: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Processes in which the step of foaming occurs after assembling
of at least two laminae to form a sandwich.
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![]() | With refrigeration or freezing: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the work is chilled to a temperature
below that of the normal working temperature of the surrounding
atmosphere.
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![]() | With melting or gasification of permanently associated solid material in situ in airtight cavity: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of converting a material contained within a hollow imperforate body or lamina to a liquid or gas which is permanently retained within the hollow body in the liquid or gas state. | |
![]() | With flame contact of lamina: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step of physically contacting
the surface of a lamina with a body of burning gas or vapor, e.g.,
flame.
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![]() | With swelling of material lamina: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including a step of treating a lamina to cause
it to expand or increase in volume.
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![]() | With shrinking of material of lamina: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of treating the material
of which the lamina is composed to decrease the volume of the material.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly of laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Processes in which the step of shrinking of the lamina occurs after associating of at least two lamina. | |
![]() | Of lamina covering cylindrical or spherical body: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Processes in which the step of shrinking a lamina occurs
while the lamina is associated with a cylindrical or spherical body.
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![]() | Providing escapeways for gases trapped or generated between layers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of providing at least one lamina with passageways or channels to discharge gases generated or entrapped at the interface to the atmosphere. | |
![]() | Fray-prevention by bonding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes including a step of selectively bonding strands or fibers at the edges only of a textile material to prevent unraveling or fraying of the strands or fibers. | |
![]() | With vitrification or firing ceramic material: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step or heating a ceramic
material of which the lamina and/or coating is composed
to a temperature sufficient to vitrify or fire the material.
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![]() | Forming electrical article or component thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed has disclosed utility as an electrical device or component. | |
![]() | Elemental carbon containing (e.g., graphite, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.12. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains carbon in elemental form; i.e., not in the form of a carbon compound. | |
![]() | Inorganic titanate compound containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.12. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains an inorganic titanate compound; e.g., solid solutions of titanium dioxide with other metallic oxides, etc. | |
![]() | Nitride compound containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.12. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains a binary compound of nitrogen; e.g., BN, etc. | |
![]() | Elemental metal or alloy containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.12. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains free metal or a union of two or more metals. | |
![]() | Silver containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.16. Subject matter wherein the metal or alloy contains silver (Ag). | |
![]() | Copper containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.16. Subject matter wherein the metal or alloy contains copper (Cu). | |
![]() | Tungsten containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.16. Subject matter wherein the metal or alloy contains tungsten (W). | |
![]() | Molybdenum containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.16. Subject matter wherein the metal or alloy contains molybdenum (Mo). | |
![]() | Honeycomb-like: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains a layer or component including either discrete elements (e.g. tubular constituents) or components which form or cooperate to form cavities the longitudinal axes of which are at an angle to the plane of the web or sheet. | |
![]() | With wax or wax-like processing aid: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein a waxy material of natural or synthetic nature; e.g., ester type wax, hydrocarbon wax, etc. is utilized in processing or formulating the product. | |
![]() | Coloring agent containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains a component having tinctorial properties. | |
![]() | Elemental carbon containing (e.g., graphite, etc.): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains carbon in elemental form; i.e., not in the form of a carbon compound. | |
![]() | Carbon fibers or filaments: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.25. Subject matter wherein the carbon has a shape such that the length is considerably greater than its width; e.g., whiskers, etc. | |
![]() | Nitride compound containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains a binary compound of nitrogen; e.g., BN, etc. | |
![]() | Elemental metal or alloy containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 89.11. Subject matter wherein the product formed contains free metal or a union of two or more metals. | |
![]() | Utilizing layer to prevent migration or bleeding between laminae: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which includes the step of providing at least
one lamina with a material to prevent exudation or flowing of an
ingredient from one lamina into contact with another lamina.
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![]() | With separate permanent mechanical joining means (riveted, sewed, stapled, etc.): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of mechanically securing
of the parts to be joined with a mechanical fastener which constitutes
a permanent part of the final product.
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![]() | With penetrating of fastener: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Processes in which the step of mechanical securing of the
parts is by causing elongated or thin elements to penetrate through
the parts to maintain them in assembled relationship.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Processes in which the penetrating of the parts to be assembled
is by threads or other flexible strands.
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![]() | Reclaiming, renewing or repairing articles for reuse: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which are (1) combined with the step of recovering
material utilized in a previous laminating procedure and/or
(2) directed to restoring or rebuilding a damaged or defective article
or material by a laminating procedure.
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![]() | Toroidal shapes (e.g., tire or tube): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Processes in which the article reclaimed, repaired or renewed
is of toroidal shape.
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![]() | Adhesively secured tire retreads | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Processes which are directed to the step of cementing an
entirely new tread of camelback upon the worn or damaged surface
of a pneumatic tire.
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![]() | Puncture repairing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Processes directed to repairing a tire or tube which has
been rendered useless by accidental formation of an opening in the
tire or tube.
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![]() | With removal of defective area to be repaired: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Processes combined with the step of removing a marred or imperfect portion of a material prior to repairing. | |
![]() | Optically transparent glass sandwich making (e.g., window or filter): | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which are directed to joining in face to face
adhesive contact at least two laminae having a glass composition
by adhesive interlayer in which the lamina and interlayer have the
property of transmitting rays of light so that bodies can be seen
therethrough.
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![]() | Variegated colored lamina or interlayer: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes in which the glass lamina and/or interlayer
have their surfaces provided with (1) at least
two different colors, (2) a single color in
a restricted area or (3) a single color varying in
intensity or gradation.
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![]() | With cutting or breaking or partial removal of interlayer and/or lamina: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes combined with the step of (1) cutting the
glass lamina and/or interlayer; (2) applying stress
and/or strain to a glass lamina and/or interlayer
to cause its separation thereof into parts; or (3) separating
a portion of the interlayer from between the glass lamina.
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![]() | With deformation or shaping of interlayer and/or lamina: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes combined with the step of mechanically changing
the shape, dimension or surface characteristic of the glass
lamina and/or interlayer.
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![]() | With application of plural sequential pressures: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes including the step of applying separate and distinct
forces of different magnitude at separate times to a glass sandwich.
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![]() | With air evacuation between laminae: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes including the step of removing air from between
the contacting faces of the glass laminae.
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![]() | Directly applied fluid pressure: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes including the step of applying an external force
to the exterior faces of a glass sandwich by applying a fluid thereto
under pressure.
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![]() | With preformed intermediate adhesive layer: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes in which the adhesive interlayer used to bond
the glass lamina is a self-supporting film prior to association
with the lamina.
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![]() | Sandwich edge sealing: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Processes which are directed to filling a groove around
the edges and between a pair of glass laminae with a calking or
sealing material.
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![]() | Mounting transparent lamina over window opening (e.g., slide-mounting): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a lamina having the property of transmitting
rays of light is secured over an aperture in a separate lamina.
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![]() | Multipane glazing unit making (e.g., air-spaced panes): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which are directed to bonding at least two transparent
members while maintained in spaced relationship to each other.
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![]() | Making flexible or resilient toroidal shape; e.g., tire, inner tube, etc.: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Process for the manufacture of resilient or flexible ring-like
body which body is uniquely adapted to be resilient without distortion
from its general toroidal shape.
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![]() | Moving work progressively to separate assembly stations: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes in which the toroidal shape travels to discrete
work stations and different operations are performed at each station.
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![]() | Solid tire type (i.e., nonpneumatic): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes in which the resiliency of the toroidal shape
is produced either by the resiliency of the material used, or
the material used has entrapped gas therein, which gas
is at atmospheric pressure or less when the shape is not under load.
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![]() | Having cushioning void or cavity: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Processes in which the resilient material has apertures
or enclosed cavities therein to increase the cushioning effect of
the toroid.
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![]() | Incorporation of solid nonrubber material at exposed tread surface of tire (e.g., anti-skid): | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Processes including the incorporation of a solid material
other than rubber at least a portion of the material lying on the
external surface of the toroidal shape.
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![]() | Applying flowable puncture sealing material: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes including the step of affixing a material capable
of filling or closing apertures occurring during use of the torodial
article.
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![]() | Applying differently colored material at sidewall (e.g., white wall): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes including a step of applying a material differing
in color from the main toroid body to a portion only of the toroid, which
portion is located on the exterior side walls thereof.
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![]() | Building tires directly from strands or cords: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes in which the toroid is formed by directly applying
to the building form the material of the carcass while in the form
of cords, strands or tapes.
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![]() | Tubular (airtight) torus (e.g., auto tube-making): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes for making toroidal shapes which are structurally
airtight and are uniquely adapted to hold fluids under pressure.
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![]() | Multichamber safety tube: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Processes in which the airtight tube has more than one airtight
compartment whereby loss of pressure in a single compartment would
not affect pressure in the other compartments.
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![]() | Valve-applying: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Processes including a step of applying the fitting whereby
the pressure fluid is introduced into the airtight tube.
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![]() | Applying reinforcing material to external tube surface: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Processes including a step of applying a layer of material to the outer peripheral surface of the formed tube, which material increases the stress resistance of the tube. | |
![]() | Joining tube ends to form torus: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Processes which include a step of securing the tube ends
to each other to form a closed torus.
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![]() | Of plural layers: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes in which the toroidal shape is built up of at least two layers or strata of material, which layers are adhesively secured together. | |
![]() | At least one layer including metal cords: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes in which at least one of the layers or a component of one of the layers includes metal in the form of strands or filaments. | |
![]() | With injection molding of outer lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes including a step of forming the outer layer of
the toroid by introducing the material of the layer into a closed
mold while under pressure in a fluent state.
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![]() | Axially assembling preformed flexible endless bands: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes including a step of telescoping performed ring-like
layers of material onto a shaping form.
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![]() | With tread-preforming: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Processes in which the outer band constitutes the tread portion of a tire and have the tread configuration before assembly. | |
![]() | Applying tread material to fully-formed carcass: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes including a step of applying the tire tread layer
of material onto the outer peripheral surface of the formed toroidal
tire body.
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![]() | With specified treatment of tread material before application to carcass: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Process in which the material of which the tread is made
is treated, as by coating, etc., before
application of the tread material to the tire carcass.
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![]() | Shaping: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Processes in which the tread surface configuration has been
shaped before application of the tread material to the tire carcass.
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![]() | By winding or including application of inextensible lamina under tread bond: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Processes in which the tread material is applied by bending
progressively around the formed carcass or in which a lamina having
no stretch characteristics is applied to the carcass under the tread
material.
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![]() | With specified procedure for interlocking of laminae or removal of air from therebetween; e.g., "stitching", etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Process wherein a specific procedure is claimed for achieving an irregular interface between laminae or for removing voids from between laminae. | |
![]() | With specified procedure for cooling or heating; e.g., for vulcanization, etc.: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Process including a step of heating or cooling the workpiece
in which the conditions for such treatment are specifically claimed.
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![]() | With specified procedure for bead, carcass or sidewall formation: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Process including a step of bead, carcass of sidewall
formation in which one of more specific details of such procedure
is claimed.
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![]() | Bead-applying: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes including a step of applying wire reinforcing
rings defining the inner peripheral edges of the tire.
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![]() | Folding fabric about bead | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Processes including a step of wrapping the substance of
the tire carcass about the wire bead ring to secure it in position.
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![]() | Applying fabric to from (e.g., carcass building): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Processes including a step of bending the material of the tire body around and into the configuration of the forming surface on which it is shaped. | |
![]() | Fabric splice end treatment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Processes including the formation of the butt end joint or splice or some manner of direct treatment peculiar to the spliced or butt end area. | |
![]() | Bead portion of carcass treatment: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 110.1. Processes limited to or uniquely adapted to the treatment of that portion of the tire sidewall at or adjacent the ring reinforced inner periphery. | |
![]() | Tire bead ring making: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes for making ring-like articles, which articles
are particularly adapted for use as reinforcement for the inner
edges of pneumatic tire casings.
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![]() | Flexible endless drive belt making: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to making of flexible endless power transmission
belts.
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![]() | Forming grooves on inner surface: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Processes which include the step of providing the surface
of the endless belt, which contacts the means to be driven, with
channels, recesses or corrugations.
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![]() | "V" or trapezoid section belt: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Processes which are directed to producing drive belts of V or trapezoid cross-section. | |
![]() | With plastic shaping or molding: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Processes combined with the step of shaping an uncured or
unvulcanized material to a V or trapezoid configuration by causing
the material to flow to the configuration of a forming surface.
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![]() | Wrapping of belt prior to shaping: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Processes combined with the step of covering of at least
one lamina prior to altering the shape of the assembly to a V or
trapezoid configuration.
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![]() | With cutting to "V" or trapezoid section: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Processes combined with the step of removing material by
cutting of an assembly of laminae to a V or trapeziod shape.
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![]() | Helical wire or plural ring reinforced flexible tube making | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to making of flexible hollow conduits
or hose and reinforcing the conduit or hose with either by a helical
wire or by plural rings.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Processes in which the helical coil or plural rings utilized as the reinforcing means is in the form of a coil or rings prior to assembly with the material forming the tube or conduit. | |
![]() | With encapsulating of permanently fluent material in hollow or porous lamina or filling of space between adhered laminae: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of enclosing a filling
of the space in the interior of a hollow or porous lamina or the
space between spaced adhered lamina with a gas, vapor or
liquid which remains permanently associated with the lamina.
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![]() | Prior to bonding of laminae (e.g., golf balls): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Processes in which the filling step takes place prior to bonding. | |
![]() | With inflation of airtight cavity: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Processes in which the filling operation is of an impervious
hollow core.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of weaving, knitting, braiding
and/or needling.
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![]() | About tubular lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Processes in which the textile working operation occurs
about a conduit or tube having an open passageway therethrough.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of forming or depositing
a coating material upon a base by electrolytic action, electrophoresis
or electroosmosis, and/or cathode sputtering.
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![]() | On adherent surface of lamina prior to assembly: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Processes directed to electrodepositing a coating on the
face of a first lamina which contacts the face of second lamina
prior to its contact with the second lamina.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which includes the step of separating one lamina
from another lamina or from an assembly of laminae, and
thereafter bonding the separated lamina to the same lamina from which
it was previously separated.
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![]() | With abrading or grinding of lamina: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of removing of an integral
portion of a material by a grinding action.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Processes in which the abrading or grinding step takes place
after combining the laminae.
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![]() | With destruction of solid transity material; e.g., dissolving, melting, etc. | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the steps of provisionally associating
a part with a 204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave
Energy, subclasses 471+ for electrophoretic or
electro-osmotic coating or forming of an object and subclasses 192.12+ for
glow discharge sputter deposition (e.g., cathode
sputtering, etc.) separate solid part
or material, performing a laminating operation, and
subsequently destroying the separate solid part or material.
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![]() | With fluid pressure to prevent collapse of hollow structure during assembly and/or joining: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of filling the space of
a hollow lamina or of the space between spaced lamina with a temporary
gaseous or liquid material which exerts an opposing force during
assembly and/or joining to prevent a change in the configuration
or shape of one of the lamina or of the assembled laminae.
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![]() | Joining indefinite length laminae end-to-end: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to the step of associating the ends only
of two laminae of indeterminate length to increase the overall length
thereof.
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![]() | Of wire, rod, tube or flament: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Processes which are directed to splicing of laminae having
a cross-section the dimensions of which are generally the
same.
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![]() | With cutting of joining ends: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Processes combined with the step of cutting the ends of
the laminae to be joined.
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![]() | Bonding in stressed condition of at least one prestressed element: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which includes the step of applying an external
force within the elastic limit of the material to at least one lamina
prior to bonding to cause a change of form or dimension of the lamina
and maintaining the lamina under such application of force during
the bonding operation.
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![]() | Of stressed filaments: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Processes which are directed to application of the external
force to slender thread-like laminae.
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![]() | During winding of lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Processes in which the application of external force to
the lamina occurs during winding thereof.
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![]() | Bonding of sheets or webs only: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Processes in which the lamina to which the external force
is applied is in the form of sheet or web and the stressed sheet
or web is bonded to another sheet or web.
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![]() | Running length web: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Processes in which the web subjected to an external force is moving during such application. | |
![]() | Stressing spherical or tubular body: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 160. Processes in which the lamina subjected to an external stress
is a spherical or hollow tubular body.
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![]() | Bonding of flexible filamentary material while in indefinite length or running length: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to the step of (1) assembling at
least one flexible thread-like lamina with a similarly
or differently shaped lamina while the thread-like lamina
is of indeterminate length during the assembly operation or (2) causing
a single thread-like lamina to be bonded to itself.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Processes combined with the step of continuously generating
the continuous filaments or threads.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Processes combined with the step of removing an adhesively
secured filamentary material from another material.
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![]() | With winding of flamentary material: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Processes combined with the step of bending the filamentary
material in a substantially circular path with overlap more than
enough to merely join the ends.
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![]() | About spherical lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Processes which involves the step of winding of a filament
about a globular or spherical body or lamina.
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![]() | With winding of separate sheet or web: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Processes including a step of winding a sheet or web about
the wound filament or about the core on which the filament is wound.
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![]() | Winding about and uniting to core: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Processes directed to winding the filament about a core
not fabricated by a winding operation and bonding the filament to
the core.
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![]() | Winding about subsequently removed core or mandrel: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Processes directed to winding the filament about a core
or mandrel to support the filament during the winding operation
without adhesively bonding the filament to the core or mandrel.
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![]() | With cutting of filamentary material to form web or sheet: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Processes combined with the step of cutting of the wound
assembly parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core or mandrel
and opening the cut body.
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![]() | Of filamentary material only: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Processes directed to the making of a product constituted
solely of filamentary material.
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![]() | To web of indefinite length: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Processes which are directed to bonding of at least one
filamentary material to a web of indeterminate length.
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![]() | With axis of filamentary material nonparallel to axis of web: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Processes directed to bonding at least one filamentary material
to a web while at least a portion of the filamentary material is
disposed crosswise of the length of the web to which it is secured.
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![]() | Plural filaments: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Processes directed to the step of bonding at least two filaments
to a web of indefinite length.
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![]() | Between plural webs: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Processes directed to interposing at least two filaments
between at least two webs of indeterminate length and in which the
filaments are in contact with the plural webs.
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![]() | Of filamentary material only to form article: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Processes in which only filaments of indefinite or running
length are united to form an article.
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![]() | Article is sheet or web: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Processes in which the article made is a sheet or web. | |
![]() | Of at least two bonded subassemblies: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which two or more intermediate laminates are
assembled into a final laminate, usually of four or more
layers.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of imparting to at least
one lamina a crinkle or wrinkle effect, known as crepe, by
the step of crowding a web or sheet back on itself to induce it
to wrinkle.
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![]() | With winding of web or sheet: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of moving one part of a
single web or sheet in a substantially circular path with respect
to another part such that at least one and one half convolutions of
the web or sheet is formed and the one part is superimposed on the
other part.
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![]() | Uniting to separate core: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes in which the step of winding is about a separate
nonwound core to which it is adhesively united.
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![]() | Spherical core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Processes in which the core is of spherical configuration. | |
![]() | Tubular core: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Processes in which the core is a hollow tubular element. | |
![]() | Sequential winding of separate webs: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Processes in which at least two separate webs are wound
about a nonwound core one after the other.
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![]() | About irregular or configured mandrel surface: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes in which the winding of the web or sheet is about
a core to support the web or sheet during the winding operation
without bonding the web or sheet to the core and a transverse cross-section
of the core at any section along the length thereof is either (a) noncircular
in cross-section or (b) circular in cross-section
and at least two circular sections thereof are of different diameter.
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![]() | Sequential winding of separate webs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes directed to winding at least two separate webs or sheets about a removable core one after the other. | |
![]() | With additional assembly (other than winding): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes having a step of associating parts by manipulations
other than the winding operation.
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![]() | Prior to windling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Processes in which the additional assembly step occurs before the step of assembly by winding. | |
![]() | With cutting of wound body (excludes nominal cutoff): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes combined with the step of cutting of the article
produced by a winding operation.
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![]() | With reshaping of wound body: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes combined with the step of changing the shape of
the article produced by the winding operation to a shape of different
configuration.
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![]() | Longitudinally progressive helical winding: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Processes which are directed to winding a sheet or web about
a removable core or mandrel in such manner that the longitudinal
edges of the sheet or web overlap or abut each other at the juncture
of the successive convolutions to form a spiral tube-like
article.
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![]() | With permanent bending or reshaping or surface deformation of self sustaining lamina: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with a step of (1) distorting
a workpiece by bending to alter its shape, (2) changing
the gross over-all shape of a self-sustaining
workpiece by a deforming operation or (3) altering
the surface configuration only of a workpiece by raising bosses
or protuberances thereon or causing surface portions to be depressed
below the plane of the work surface.
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![]() | By separating laminae between spaced secured areas (e.g., honeycomb expanding): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes which are directed to the steps of bonding at
spaced secured areas only and separating, expanding or
opening at least one portion of a lamina at the nonbonded area from
its contact with another portion of the same or different lamina.
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![]() | By inward collapsing of portion of hollow body: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the step of reshaping is by causing at
least a portion of a hollow body to move inwardly from the periphery
of the body and into contact with another portion.
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![]() | Running or continuous length work: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the lamina subjected to the step of bending, reshaping
or embossing is a flexible web of indeterminate length and wherein
the bending, reshaping or embossing occurs during intermittent
or continuous movement of the web.
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![]() | Longitudinal bending: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes directed to the step of bending a web along or
parallel to its longitudinal axis.
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![]() | Prior to or during assembly with additional lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Processes in which the bending step occurs either before or while the web is being assembled with the part to which it is to be adhered. | |
![]() | Overedge bending or overedge folding: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Processes in which the web is turned over the edge of a
separate workpiece with which it is assembled and distorted into
facial contact therewith.
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![]() | And edge-joining of one piece blank to form tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Processes in which the longitudinal edges of web are bent into contact with each other to overlap or abut to form a hollow tubular body. | |
![]() | Folding: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes which involves bending one portion of a web and
superimposing the bent portion of the lamina on the other portion
of the same lamina, the two portions being in face to face contact
to the bendline.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes in which the bending involves forming a web with
alternate ridges and grooves with a component transverse to the
longitudinal axis of the web.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly of laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Processes in which the step of corrugating takes place after the step of assembling at least two laminae. | |
![]() | With deformation or cutting of corrugated lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Processes combined with the step of changing the shape of
one of the corrugations of a corrugated lamina and/or cutting
of a corrugated lamina.
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![]() | Treating material of corrugated lamina or dry adhesive thereon to render tacky: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Processes in which the corrugated lamina is of incipient
adhesiveness or has a dry adhesive thereon and the lamina is physically
or chemically treated other than by the application of an adhesive
material to cause the surface of the lamina or dry adhesive coating
thereon to become tacky or sticky.
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![]() | Surface deformation only (e.g., embossing): | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Processes in which the reshaping operation involves only
the surface of the lamina and only partially through the thickness
and wherein the overall shape of the lamina throughout its breadth
and width is unaltered.
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![]() | To form undulated to corrugated sheet and securing to base with parts of shaped area out of contact: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the reshaping operation involves distorting
a workpiece to form alternating ridges and grooves in wave like
shape and bonding the workpiece to a generally planar lamina whereby
the ridges only are in contact with the lamina.
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![]() | With slitting or removal of material at reshaping area prior to reshaping: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes combined with the step of slitting and/or
removal of a portion of the material at the reshaping or bending
areas only of a lamina.
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![]() | By bending, drawing or stretch forming sheet to assume shape of configured lamina while in contact therewith: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which a lamina is forced to assume the configuration
of a shaped lamina as it is brought into association therewith; the shaped
lamina serving as the form against which the other lamina is distorted.
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![]() | Encasing or enveloping the configured lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Processes involving completely enclosing the configured
lamina by the lamina or laminae being reshaped.
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![]() | With preshaping of lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Processes combined with the step of shaping a body to form configured lamina before association with the adhered lamina. | |
![]() | Flexible sheet of cylinder lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Processes in which the configured lamina is cylindrical. | |
![]() | Overedge bending of lamina about edges of sheetlike base: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which a portion of a lamina extending beyond
the edge of a sandwich is folded over the edge and back against
the opposite face of the sandwich.
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![]() | Bending of one piece blank and joining edges to form article: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the reshaping is of a part of a single
lamina to juxtapose marginal portions thereof in either butt or
lapped positions and the juxtaposed portions are secured one to
the other.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Processes in which the article produced by the reshaping
operation is a hollow cylinder.
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![]() | Surface deformation only of sandwich or lamina (e.g., embossed panels): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the surface configuration only of a workpiece
is altered by raising bosses or protuberances thereon or causing
surface portions to be depressed below the plane of the workpiece
surface.
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![]() | Subsequent to lamination: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Processes in which the step of deforming the surface only
occurs after the parts have been brought into assembled relationship.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes in which the bending or reshaping occurs after
the parts have been brought into assembled relationship.
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![]() | Of parallel stacked sheets only: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Processes in which the assembly is composed only of superimposed parallel sheets in face to face contact. | |
![]() | Bending of one lamina only: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Processes directed to the bending of only one lamina of
the assembly of laminae.
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![]() | To form dished or receptacle-like product: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 222. Processes in which the product produced by the bending or
reshaping operation on a plurality of stacked sheets has a concavity
or hollow portion.
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![]() | Folding only: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Processes in which the assembly of laminae is subjected
to the step of bending at least one portion of the assembly relative
to the remaining portion of the assembly such that the first portion
is superimposed upon and in facial contact with the other portion
in which this type of bending constitutes the sole bending operation.
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![]() | By folding: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Processes including a step of folding a lamina.
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![]() | Or preshaped laminae between closed similarly shaped press platens or clamps: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to bonding of configured lamina involving
the application of recessed press platens in which the shape of
the recesses conform to the shape of the configured laminae.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of applying sufficient
tension to a lamina to increase its effective length or breadth
or both.
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![]() | Direct contact transfer of adhered lamina from carrier to base | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a lamina bonded to a carrier is, assembled
with a base, caused to adhere to the base and then subsequently
the adhesive bond between the lamina and carrier is destroyed to
free the lamina and base from the carrier.
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![]() | With formation of lamina of continuous length by molding or casting on endless carrier: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes directed to the steps of forming a lamina by casting
or molding on an endless belt or calender roll carrier, contacting
the lamina while on the carrier with a preformed base and thereafter
removing the lamina from the carrier.
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![]() | Carrier is configured mold: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein the carrier, on which the lamina
is applied or formed, has a configured surface so that
the applied or formed lamina will be shaped or molded into a desired
configuration or pattern.
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![]() | Metal foil lamina: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein the transferred lamina is of thin metallic
sheet or foil.
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![]() | Of portion only of lamina from carrier: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein only a portion of the lamina on the carrier
is transferred to the base, the remainder staying adhered
to the carrier.
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![]() | Plural transferring operations and/or with additional laminating: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes which include more than one direct contact transfer
operation and/or a laminating step other than direct contact
transfer.
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![]() | Solvent other than water to release lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein the transfer is aided by solvent action
to facilitate release of the lamina from the carrier, said
solvent being a fluid other than water, per se.
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![]() | Coating of transferred lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein the transferred lamina receives a coating
subsequent to transfer thereof from carrier to base.
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![]() | Running or continuous flexible web carrier: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes in which the carrier employed is a running or
continuous length flexible web.
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![]() | Plural superimposed laminae transferred: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein a plurality of superimposed laminae on
the carrier are simultaneously transferred.
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![]() | Transfer of printing or design: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Processes wherein the transferred laminae are in the form
of printing or a design.
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![]() | To base coated with adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Processes wherein the lamina is transferred from the carrier to a base which has been previously coated with an adhesive agent. | |
![]() | With lamina formation by molding or casting: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of forming a lamina by
a molding or casting operation.
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![]() | Forming plural continuous web laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Processes directed to casting or molding plural continuous webs which webs are either bonded to each other or to different laminae or surfaces. | |
![]() | By extrusion: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Processes in which the lamina formation is by extrusion or die expressing. | |
![]() | Encapsulating or enclosing a lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes wherein the lamina is completely covered or enclosed by another lamina, or wherein an elongated or indefinite length article excluding the extreme ends is enclosed. | |
![]() | Hollow article or lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes wherein a lamina or the article produced is hollow. | |
![]() | Differential fluid pressure used: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.13. Processes wherein a positive or negative pressure is applied through the medium of a liquid or gas. | |
![]() | Specific nonuniform lamina or article; e.g., netting or rib and groove, etc.: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.13. Processes wherein an article other than a continuous uniform
thickness tube or the like is produced, or wherein a lamina
is nonuniform.
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This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Process with a printing step.
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![]() | Electrical, magnetic, or wave energy used: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes which include the step of (1) passing
an electric current directly through the article or a lamina, (2) subjecting
the article or a lamina to an electric or magnetic field, or (3) directly
applying radiant energy to the article or a laminae.
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![]() | With cutting, severing, or perforating: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes combined with a step or (1) penetrating
the article or a lamina to achieve at least partial separation of
a portion of the material of the workpiece, or (2) moving
one part of the article or a lamina relative to the other to cause
separation of the parts.
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![]() | After bonding; e.g., as finishing step, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.18. Processes wherein the cutting, severing, or perforating step is performed after bonding. | |
![]() | Differential fluid pressure used: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes including the application of positive or negative
pressure to the work through the medium of a liquid or gas.
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![]() | Bonding spaced preforms: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes where laminae in spaced relationship (plural
laminae or bonding a lamina to itself) are bonded by means
of another element which is self-sustaining, e.g., a
bead of adhesive, etc.
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![]() | Pretreatment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes including a treatment to prepare or adapt a lamina
for the bonding step wherein mere heating is not sufficient.
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![]() | Post-treatment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes which includes a step of after treatment of the
bonded article.
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![]() | Article or at least one lamina of nonuniform thickness or discontinuous: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes wherein the method includes bonding of a nonuniform
or discontinuous lamina, or where a nonuniform article
is produced, e.g., curved edges.
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![]() | Bonding in specified environment (other than temperature): |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes including employment of conditions other than ambient in the bonding step, e.g., pressure, etc., use of particular medium, e.g., steam or reactive vapor during the bonding, etc. | |
![]() | Pressure assisted bonding: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 244.11. Processes including positive recital of use of mechanical pressure to assist in the bonding step, e.g., use of platens or a pair of pressure rolls, etc. | |
![]() | In configured mold: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Processes in which the lamina formation is performed in
a configured mold to impart a desired shape or particular conformation
to the lamina.
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![]() | On temporary planar support (e.g., film casting): | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Processes directed to casting a film on a temporary flat, plane
surface and thereafter stripping the film from the surface.
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![]() | With stripping of adhered lamina: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes wherein a laminating procedure is combined with
the step of removing at least one previously adhered lamina by a
stripping or delaminating operation.
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![]() | With cutting of one lamina only while adhered: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Processes combined with the step of cutting only one of
the laminae while still adhered and prior to stripping thereof.
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![]() | And assembly with different lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Processes including the step of uniting the stripped lamina
to a different element or surface other than the lamina from which
the lamina has been stripped.
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![]() | With cutting, punching, tearing or severing: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with a step of (1) penetrating
the workpiece to achieve at least partial separation of a portion
of the material of the workpiece without substantial reshaping flow of
the material or (2) moving one part of a workpiece
relative to the other to cause failure by tension at the point of
separation.
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![]() | And simultaneously bonding (e.g., cut-seaming): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which the laminae are bonded to each other
during the cutting operation.
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![]() | Perforatng lamina: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which the cutting operation forms a closed
perimeter opening extending completely through a lamina.
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![]() | Subsequent to assembly of laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Processes in which the laminae are assembled prior to the perforating operation. | |
![]() | Splitting sheet lamina in plane intermediate faces: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which a sheet-like lamina is separated
along a plane paralleling and between the two faces of the lamina
and thus results in at least two laminae.
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![]() | Spiral peeling: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which a workpiece and cutter are rotated relative
to one another and during rotation the workpiece is cut to produce
therefrom a planar lamina, the line of cutting starting
at the periphery of working and inwardly of the body toward the
axis of revolution.
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![]() | Prior to assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which the cutting, punching, tearing or severing is performed prior to the association of the laminae. | |
![]() | Partial cutting (e.g., grooving or incising): | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes in which a lamina is cut (1) only
partially through a workpiece thickness or (2) partially
along the width whereby the workpiece is not separated into plural
discrete workpieces.
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![]() | Cutting to shape joining edge surfaces only: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes in which the cutting occurs only on edge surfaces
to be bonded one to the other.
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![]() | Continuous longitudinal slitting: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes directed to uninterruptedly slitting a web-like lamina in a line parallel to its longitudinal axis. | |
![]() | Bonding face to face of laminae cut from single sheet: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Processes in which the slitting operation produces a plurality
of laminae which are thereafter superposed so that a broad surface
of one lamina is bonded to a broad surface of the other.
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![]() | Punching and bonding pressure application by punch: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes directed to cutting of a discrete product out
of the confines of a workpiece through its thickness so that the
cut does not intersect any edge of the workpiece and using the cutting
implement to exert pressure upon the product in order to bring the
product into association with another lamina.
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![]() | Closure cap liner applying type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Processes in which the product cut out is applied to the
internal surface of a closure cap.
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![]() | Separate cutting of separate sheets or webs: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes directed to independently cutting at least two
sheets or webs while not in contact with each other.
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![]() | Of plural laminae from single stock and assembling to each other or to additional lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Processes in which stock material is cut into more than
one lamina and the resultant laminae are (1) laminated
to each other; or (2) more than one of
the laminae are bonded to a separate and independent lamina.
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![]() | Applying plural cut laminae to single face of additional lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Processes in which the plural laminae are each applied to
a single face of an additional lamina.
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![]() | Joining of cut laminae end-to-end: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Processes in which the extremity of one of the plural laminae
is associated with the extremity of another of the plural laminae
cut from the stock material.
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![]() | Flash, trim or excess removal: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which the step of cutting or severing is performed subsequent to lamination and is for the removal of superfluous portions of the sandwich or removal of that superfluous portion of the sandwich which extends beyond the sandwich joint. | |
![]() | Partial cutting bonded sandwich (e.g., grooving or incising): | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes combined with the step of (1) partially
cutting, incising or grooving through a portion of the
thickness of one lamina of a sandwich or (2) cutting
through the entire thickness of only one of the laminae of a sandwich, the
cutting occurring within the adhered area of the sandwich.
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![]() | Of continuous or running length bonded web: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Processes in which the severing operation is performed on
a workpiece of indefinite length or continuously moving during the
cutting operation.
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![]() | One web only: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes in which only a single web is cut.
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![]() | Continuous longitudinal slitting: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Processes in which the laminated material is uninterruptedly
cut in a line parallel to its major axis.
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![]() | With direct application of electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy to work: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step of (a) passing an
electric current directly through the work, (b) subjecting
the work to a changing electric field, or (c) directly
applying magnetic or radiant energy to the work.
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![]() | Involving magnetically susceptible lamina or incorporating into the work a particulate susceptor material having magnetic properties: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein at least one of the laminae to be bonded contains, or is coated with, a particulate susceptible material having magnetic properties, or wherein at least one of the lamina to be bonded is capable of being heated by a magnetic field. | |
![]() | Exposure of work to corona or glow discharge: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein means are provided for impacting the work (either
before or after assembly) with ions resulting from the
incomplete electrical discharge from an electrode.
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![]() | Exposure of work to laser: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein said energy is applied in the form of natural oscillations of atoms or molecules between energy levels for generating coherent electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet, visible, or infrared regions of the spectrum. | |
![]() | Developing electrostatic charge: | ||||||
Processes under 272.2 wherein at least one lamina
is electrostatically charged in order to enhance the formation of
a permanent bond in the work.
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![]() | Before final assembly; e.g., to cure lamina, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy is applied to lamina prior to assembly of final work product. | |
![]() | Before and after final assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 273.3. Processes wherein electrical, magnetic or radiant energy is applied in two different steps, one of which is prior to and the other after final assembly of work product. | |
![]() | Applying pressure before electrical, magnetic, or radiant energy: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein pressure is applied to work (either
prior to or before final assembly of the work product) before
the work is treated with electrical, magnetic, or
radiant energy.
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![]() | Work constitutes conductor or electrical circuit: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein at least a portion of the work after final
assembly is a conductor which is to be used as a component of an
electric circuit to which an electric current is to be directly applied.
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![]() | Conductor is a coil: | ||
Processes under 273.9 wherein a coil conductor
is incorporated into the work.
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![]() | Exposure of work to electrode: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein an electrode is used to impart energy
to the work product after final assembly.
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![]() | Continuously moving work in relation to electrode: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274.4. Subject matter in which the work moves relative to the electric field produced by the electrode. | |
![]() | With application of adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 274.4. Subject matter wherein an adhesive is applied to at least one lamina before the work is exposed to the electric field produced by the electrode. | |
![]() | Only part of contacting lamina surfaces bonded; e.g., seaming, etc.: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein bonding of contacting lamina surfaces
occurs only at selected contacting areas.
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![]() | With application of adhesive: |
Processes under 275.1 wherein an adhesive is applied to at least one lamina. | |
![]() | To polymerize or cure material in work: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Processes wherein said energy is used in a bonding to induce a chemical reaction in which molecules are united to produce material of higher molecular weight than the starting material. | |
![]() | With application of adhesive: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 272.2. Process wherein an adhesive is applied to a lamina. | |
![]() | With mass application of nonadhesive fibers or particles between laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the particulate material is applied to that surface of a lamina which will be bonded to a different lamina. | |
![]() | With printing: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of applying a coating to
a lamina, which coating is in the nature of a design or
character and is applied by a member carrying the configured coating.
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![]() | With coating of nonadherent face of lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with the step of applying a coating material
or compound to a surface of at least one lamina spaced from or other
than that which is bonded.
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![]() | Coating with fibers or particles: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Processes in which a fluent material comprised of discrete
particles is applied to a lamina which particles are not, per
se, adhesive for the purpose of bonding laminae.
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![]() | Subsequent to bonding: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 278. Processes directed to the step of coating of the nonadherent
face of a lamina subsequent to its bonding to another lamina.
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![]() | Combined; e.g., with cleaning, etc. | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes combined with a step which is, per se, (1) not
provided for in this class and (2) performs a
function other than that usually utilized during the fabrication
of the laminated product to perfect the bonding between the laminae.
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![]() | Simultaneous heating and cooling: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the lamina is subjected to the application of heat to one portion of the surface area thereof while simultaneously cooling another portion of the surface area. | |
![]() | Adhesive applied as dry particles: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the bonding agent is applied to the adhering
face of at least one of the laminae in a dry particulate state.
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![]() | Treating particle with liquid to render tacky: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 283. Processes in which a liquid is applied to the particles to render said particles tacky, said liquid being applied subsequent to the application of the particulate material. | |
![]() | Direct application of vacuum of fluid pressure during bonding: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which (1) pressure less than
atmospheric is applied to the work during the association of the
laminae or (2) where a force is exerted by a fluent
medium directly onto the work during association of the laminae.
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![]() | To remove gas from between assembled laminae: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Processes in which air is removed from between the assembled
laminae by vacuum or fluid pressure.
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![]() | To the lining of hollow body: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Processes in which fluid pressure or vacuum is applied to an element covering the inner surface of a cavity that is at least partially enclosed. | |
![]() | Simultaneous pressure application to at least two separate sandwiches: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a force is exerted simultaneously upon
a plurality of independent assemblies or separate sandwiches which
are not bonded one to the other.
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![]() | Utilizing parting or release material to prevent adhension: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a bond inhibiting material is used to
prevent adhesion between laminae in areas that might otherwise bond
in the absence of the material.
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![]() | Bonding of facing continuously contacting laminae at spaced points only: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which superposed laminae touching each other
at all points are adhered to each other at a plurality of spaced
noncontiguous areas.
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![]() | By nonuniform adhesive application: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Processes in which the laminae are secured at spaced areas
by an applied adhesive, the adhesive being applied at the
spaced secured areas only.
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![]() | Of laminae having opposed facing areas out of contact: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to bonding at least two contacting laminae
which have opposed portions out of contact or spaced from each other.
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![]() | Inserting of lamina in hole, aperture or recess of other lamina and adherence to side walls thereof: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which an element is put into an opening or
recess in a lamina and is bonded to an internal surface of the opening.
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![]() | Core within tube: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Processes directed to telescoping a tube or rod-like member within a tubular body. | |
![]() | Adhesive applying to restricted area and spreading thereof by assembly pressure: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to applying an adhesive to a restricted area of a lamina and subsequent to assembly applying an external force to the assembly to cause the adhesive to cover a greater area of the lamina. | |
![]() | Strands, rods, tubes or sticklike bodies to each other only: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes for bonding individual laminae of finite length
and being of great length relative to cross-section and
of relatively regular cross-section.
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![]() | Of discrete laminae to single face of additional lamina: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which at least two separate and distinct elements
are individually and separately directly united to the same surface
of another lamina.
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![]() | Embedding of laminae within face of additional laminae: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Processes in which at least two of the plural discrete laminae
or a portion thereof are forced into the surface to which they are
bonded.
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![]() | All laminae planar and face to face: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Processes in which all laminae including the discrete laminae are parallel to each other and each surface thereof has an even plane surface. | |
![]() | With covering of discrete laminae with additional lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Processes directed to superposing at least one additional lamina over the discrete laminae. | |
![]() | Opposed laminae are running length webs: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Processes in which the discrete laminae are applied to a continuously moving web of indefinite length and thereafter superposing on the discrete laminae another continuously moving web of indefinite length. | |
![]() | Lamina is running length web: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Processes in which the plural discrete laminae are applied to a continuously moving web of indefinite length. | |
![]() | Feeding of discrete laminae from separate sources: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Processes in which the discrete laminae are supplied to the indefinite length web from a plurality of different sources. | |
![]() | Inserting lamina into preformed plastic body: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include inserting a solid element into the
surface of a preformed plastic body with no reshaping of the plastic
body other than that which is caused by displacement of material
due to the insertion of the solid element.
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![]() | Butt edge joining of laminae: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to uniting laminae edge to edge without
overlapping of the edges.
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![]() | Joining of nonplanar elements; e.g., configured hollow objects, etc.: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.1. Processes directed to uniting laminae edge to edge wherein
the lamina are nonplanar.
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![]() | With joiner member or reinforcement: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.1. Processes directed to joining laminae edge to edge wherein an additional member is applied to add mechanical strength to the joint. | |
![]() | Carpet or fabric joined: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.3. Processes directed to the process of joining carpeting or
fabric edge to edge and which utilize a reinforcement of the joint
area.
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![]() | With preliminary edge treatment or joining of edges of irregular shape; e.g., tongue and groove, beveled, etc.: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.1. Processes in which prior to joining the edges are physically
or chemically treated to perfect the joining operation or in which
the edges are nonplanar or are not perpendicular to the face of
other the lamina.
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![]() | By heat: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.1. Processes directed to the edge to edge joining of lamina
including the use of increased temperature to effect joining.
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![]() | Of carpet or fabric: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 304.1. Processes in which the lamina joined is carpeting or fabric. | |
![]() | By applying after assembly an adhesive, solvent or chemical activiating agent: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which bonding is effected after assembly of
the laminae by subsequent application thereto of the adhesive, per
se, or a solvent or other chemical activating agent to render
tacky or adhesive the uncoated or coated contacting facing surfaces.
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![]() | By pressure or drying only, without tack; e.g., for easy delamination, etc.: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein a bond, often temporary, between
two laminae is accomplished by pressing the laminae together without
an adhesive and without developing tack in either lamina, or
by merely assembling the laminae and drying the laminate in assembled
condition.
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![]() | Using single, preformed, diverse bonding lamina between other laminae: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein a laminate having at least three
plies is assembled, an inner lamina being a self-sustaining
sheet composed of a single lamina which is tackified in the process to
bond the outer laminae together, the inner lamina having
a composition different from either of the outer laminae.
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![]() | Including curing of nonfully polymerized material: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 306.6. Subject matter wherein the bonding process includes a chemical
reaction in which molecules are united to produce material of higher molecular
weight than the starting material.
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![]() | By curing of nonfully polymerized self-sustaining lamina: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein at least one of the self-sustaining
laminae to be bonded has not been completely polymerized, that
is, it contains reactable functional groups, and
the bonding process includes a chemical reaction in which such groups
are reacted to form molecules of higher weight than the starting
material. The reaction takes place within the lamina to
be bonded or involves the uniting of the aforementioned functional
groups with functional groups of another lamina to be bonded or
of another substance which is between the laminae.
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![]() | With coating or impregnating a face to be adhered: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 307.1. Subject matter wherein at least one lamina to be bonded
is treated with a material which penetrates the lamina at least
in part or which forms a coating on a face to be adhered.
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![]() | Indefinite plurality of similar impregnated thin sheets; e.g., "decorative laminate" type, etc.: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 307.3. Subject matter wherein an unspecified number, greater
than two, of sheets are bonded together by curing, each
sheet being of similar material to the others and having at least
one negligible dimension, each sheet having been impregnated
with a fluid material before or after assembly of the stack.
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![]() | Coating solidified; e.g., by drying, etc., before assembly: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307.3. Subject matter in which the material in or on the lamina develops the properties of a solid before being assembled with another lamina. | |
![]() | Including uncurable lamina; e.g., metal, paper, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 307.1. Subject matter wherein one of the laminae to be bonded has no functional groups available for chemical reaction internally or with a lamina bonded to it in the process. | |
![]() | By tackifying substance of self-sustaining lamina to be bonded; e.g., autogenous bonding, etc.: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein bonding is achieved without use of
an extraneous adhesive material by making a portion of a lamina
which is to be bonded, per se, tacky.
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![]() | Only part of contacting laminae surfaces bonded; e.g., seam, seal, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.2. Subject matter wherein precautions are taken to prevent bonding of contacting laminae surfaces at other than selected contacting areas, usually by restricting heat and/or pressure and/or solvent applications to the selected areas. | |
![]() | With treating agent application to a surface: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.2. Subject matter wherein a gaseous or liquid agent is applied
to a surface to be bonded to improve the bonding properties of the
surface.
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![]() | Plural agents applied sequentially or to different laminae or using water as sole agent: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.6. Subject matter wherein water is the sole agent used to cause
tackiness or in which more than one of the laminae to be bonded
are treated with different agents or in which a single lamina is
treated with an agent and then treated with another agent.
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![]() | Diverse laminae: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.6. Subject matter in which one lamina to be bonded has a composition different from another lamina to be bonded. | |
![]() | Involving defined plastic flow or melting of entire lamina: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.2. Subject matter wherein the bonding process includes a specified
flowing or movement of tackified interfacial lamina material or
the melting of an entire lamina.
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![]() | With heating or lamina prior to assembly: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.2. Subject matter wherein a lamina is heated to tackifying
temperature before it is assembled with the lamina to which it is
to be bonded.
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![]() | Of laminae having a different coating on at least two mating surfaces: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes wherein each facing surface of the laminae to
be joined is coated with a material which differs in composition
from the other.
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![]() | Sequential heating and cooling during pressure applying: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which include the step of heating and cooling
in any sequence during the interval in which the laminating pressure
is being maintained.
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![]() | Sequential different pressure applying: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the laminating pressure applied varies
stepwise in intensity or is applied intermittently or sequentially
during the laminating step.
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![]() | Interposing intermediate between non-coated laminae: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes directed to interposing an intermediate laminate
of at least two layers, e.g., a
coated lamina, etc. between noncoated outer laminae.
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![]() | Sequentially applying different liquids or liquefiable materials to adhering face of lamina: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes wherein the adhering face of at least one lamina
is treated one after the other with at least two different liquids
or liquefiable materials.
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![]() | At least two liquids rubber and/or resin-containing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Processes wherein at least two of the sequential liquids are natural or synthetic rubber and/or natural or synthetic resin containing only liquefiable material. | |
![]() | First applied liquid acid-containing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Processes wherein the first treatment of the adhering surface
is with an acidic or acid containing liquid or liquefiable acidic
material.
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![]() | Protein-containing liquid: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Processes in which at least one liquid or liquefiable material
is a protein containing liquid.
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![]() | Carbohydrate-containing liquid: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Processes in which at least one liquid is a carbohydrate
containing liquid or carbohydrate containing liquefiable material.
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![]() | One liquid containing inorganic material only | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Processes in which at least one liquid or liquefiable material
is composed of inorganic constituents only.
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![]() | Heating of dry | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a dry nontacky coating of adhesive on
at least one facing surface of the laminae to be united is heated
prior to assembly contact thereof.
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![]() | Heating adhesive by contacting with heated lamina: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes wherein one lamina is heated prior to assembly and the heat from the lamina is utilized to heat the dry adhesive on the opposed lamina. | |
![]() | Heating lamina prior to assembly or adhesive applying: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes wherein the lamina is heated after coating with
adhesive but prior to assembly, or wherein the lamina or
base is heated prior to application of the adhesive.
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![]() | Interposing subsequently removed flexible element between lamina and a pressure applying surface: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which a removable flexible and/or resilient
element is placed between the laminae to be bonded and pressure
means employed.
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![]() | Running or continuous webs of indefinite length: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes which provide for lamination of running webs or
sheets or those of indefinite length in a continuous operation.
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![]() | By tackifying a single lamina of intermediate laminate: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter wherein an intermediate laminate, e.g., a
coated substrate, is bonded to a single lamina by tackifying
a single lamina of the intermediate laminate.
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![]() | Particular adhesive: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Processes in which the adhesive employed is specifically
named or identified by composition thereof or chemical structure.
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![]() | Organic containing: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 325. Adhesives which contain or consist of organic compounds.
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![]() | Synthetic resin containing: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Adhesives which are resinous materials produced synthetically.
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![]() | With carbohydrate and/or protein or derivatives thereof: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which also contain as an added ingredient carbohydrate and/or protein ingredients or derivatives thereof. | |
![]() | Silicon resin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which contain silicon. | |
![]() | Epoxy resin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which contain epoxy or oxirane groups or are reaction
products of compounds having epoxy or oxirane groups, that
is containing the triatomic ring
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![]() | Nitrogenous resin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter wherein the resin adhesive contains nitrogen. | |
![]() | With polymerization completion, i.e., curing, after assembly: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.9. Subject matter wherein the adhesive is applied in a nonfully
polymerized state and after assembly the sandwich is exposed to
a condition, e.g., heat, air, water, etc., sufficient
to increase the molecular weight of at least some resin component
by reaction of functional groups contained therein.
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![]() | N only in unlinked side-chain or side-ring: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein the finished (e.g., cured, etc.) resin
adhesive has a polymer backbone free of nitrogen, the nitrogen
being found only in side-chains (e.g., polyacrylonitrile, etc.) or
in side-rings (e.g., polyvinylpyridine, etc.) which
are not cross-linked to other polymer backbone material.
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![]() | Derived from aldehyde or ketone: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein the curing or the preparation of
the prefinal-polymer involves the reaction of an moiety.
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![]() | Iso- or thio-cyanate moiety reacted in curing: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein a -N=C=O or -N=C=S moiety in the resin precursor is destroyed in the curing. | |
![]() | N in a ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.1. Subject matter wherein the resin precursor contains a cyclic moiety and the cyclic moiety contains nitrogen. | |
![]() | N only in unlinked side-chain or side-ring; e.g., polyvinyl, pyridine, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.9. Subject matter wherein the resin adhesive has a polymer backbone free of nitrogen, the nitrogen being found only in side-chains (e.g., polyacrylonitrile, etc.) or in side-rings (e.g., polyvinyl pyridine, etc.) which are not cross-linked to other polymer backbone material. | |
![]() | Derived from iso- or thio-cyanate; e.g., polyurethane, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.9. Subject matter wherein the resin has been prepared from a starting material or intermediate containing the -N-C=O or -N=C=S moiety. | |
![]() | Derived from acyclic compound containing N: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 330.9. Subject matter wherein the resin has been prepared from a starting material or intermediate free from cyclic moieties and containing nitrogen. | |
![]() | And aldehyde ketone, or carbocyclic moiety-containing compound: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 331.8. Subject matter wherein the resin has been prepared from
the acyclic nitrogenous compound and from a starting material or
intermediate that contains a carbocyclic ring, a ketone group, or
an aldehyde group.
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![]() | Polycarboxylic acid ester resin: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which contain polycarboxylic ester groups.
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![]() | Halogenated hydrocarbon resin: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which contain at least some halogenated hydrocarbon.
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![]() | Hydrocarbon resin: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which are hydrocarbon resin containing.
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![]() | Phenolic-aldehyde resin: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Resins which contain phenol-aldehyde reaction products. | |
![]() | Protein and/or carbohydrate containing and/or derivatives thereof: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Adhesives which contain protein and/or carbohydrate
and derivatives thereof.
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![]() | Bituminous containing: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Adhesives which contain bituminous products.
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![]() | Natural rubber containing: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Adhesives which contain natural rubber.
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Apparatus under the class definition for contacting a workpiece
with a reactive fluid to chemically erode different portions of
the workpiece at different rates.
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![]() | For liquid etchant: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345.1. Apparatus including means for etching a workpiece with a liquid etchant. | |
![]() | With mechanical polishing (i.e., CMP-chemical mechanical polishing): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 345.11. Apparatus including means for carrying out combined chemical
etching and mechanical abrading to polish a workpiece.
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![]() | With measuring, sensing, detection or process control means: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345.12. Apparatus including means to measure, sense, or detect a process condition, or to automatically control the operation of the apparatus. | |
![]() | With wafer retaining ring: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 345.12. Apparatus including a ring-shaped member for securing a disk-shaped workpiece against movement while the workpiece is etched. | |
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