.~ Comprising means forming one-piece blank into a tubular shape {1}
17.7
.~.~ Helical tubular shape
DEFINITION
Classification: 228/17.7
(under subclass 17.5) Device including means to shape or
distort a long attenuated web into a tubular coil to juxtapose the faces of opposite side edges along a line running spirally axially along the tube so formed, and means for bonding the resulting seam.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145, for the method of forming a helically bonded tube.