.~ Subdivides continuous item stream into longitudinally spaced groups {4}
418.9
.~.~ And imbricates items within group
DEFINITION
Classification: 198/418.9
And imbricates items within group:
(under subclass 418.7) Apparatus wherein the articles are delivered to the group in such a manner that the leading edge of each article in the group both (1) overlaps or underlies the trailing edge of the adjacent previously delivered article and (2) travels ahead of the leading edge of all articles subsequently placed within the group.