(under subclass 6) Processes in which the solid agent that treats the work is in particulate or comminuted form, such as pieces of sponge balls, absorbent powders, etc.
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15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,
95+, for shotting apparatus, subclasses 3.5, 302 and 320 for the type of particulate material application there provided.
451, Abrading, particularly
29+, for a process of abrading using a shield, subclasses 32+ for a process of tumbling to abrade, and subclasses 36+ for a process of abrading using a fluent abradant. 502, Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product or Process of Making,