(under subclass 215) Method of apparatus including a step of, or means for, removing short fibers and foreign matter from any portion of the tuft combing apparatus.
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262, for clearing means in combination with drafting means.
263, for pneumatic clearers.
264, bottom roll(s) clearers.
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15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 256.5+, for cleaning means which through contact scrapes, wipes, or brushes a machine element, subclasses 256.6+ for cleaning means acting upon a strand and subclasses 300.1+ for air blast or suction cleaning.