(under subclass 80.01) Device wherein the strand inserting means has an elongated portion which penetrates the material to pass the strand or strands therethrough, the elongated portion having strand engaging structure other than a hole therethrough substantially transverse to the direction of elongation.
(1) Note. The elongated portion usually has a reentrant or planar surface which engages the strand or strands.
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80.02, for tufting devices which root hair in a doll or wig and which include a noneyed needle.
80.06, for hand tufting implements which have a noneyed needle.