(under subclass .3) Processes and apparatus which include some treatment, ancillary to the staplizing, of the continuous filaments before they enter the staplizing zone.
(1) Note. The term "treatment" as used herein does not embrace the formation of the filaments of their treatment or working in the uncoagulated state, for which see Class 18, subclasses 8 and 54.
(2) Note. For a more detailed statement of the line with the textile treating classes see (3) Note to subclass .3 and see the reference to each of Classes 8 and 68 under "SEARCH CLASS" in the definition of subclass .56.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.37, for prior treatment apparatus and processes effective to weaken filaments about to be subjected to stretch breaking.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers, appropriate subclasses, for particular processes for chemically treating textiles.
