.~ Including "flying" applicator engaging moving work
DEFINITION
Classification: 228/26
(under subclass 25) Device whose applicator is moved or guided along a predetermined path, a length of which substantially coincides in location and direction with that of work moving through a zone of fusion-bonding.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass are patents disclosing some relative movement between the applicator and work during fusion along part or all of the applicator path length.
(2) Note. Excluded from this subclass are patents disclosing tangential contact between the applicator and work (e.g., roller applicator).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
29+, for a device comprising a roller or roller-like applicator which makes tangential contact with work.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
72, Metal Deforming, 184+, for a "flying tool" for deforming metal work and see the search class notes thereof.
