(under subclass 764) Subject matter wherein two or more opposing surfaces are permanently joined together by dielectric heating.
(1) Note. This subclass relates, for example, to the bonding of wood, plastic, or paper by thermal-sensitive glue.
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603, for bonding by inductive heating in which the object or material bonded is metallic.
633, for bonding by inductive heating in which an intermediate member transfers heat (heat exchange) to the material or objects (usually nonmetallic) being bonded.
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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
272.2+, for laminating processes which include heating or other effects produced by electrical energy; see subclasses 379.6+ for apparatus therefor. 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes,
405+, for direct application of electrical or wave energy to work.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus,
174+, for a device with means for applying electrical or wave energy directly to work.
