(under subclass 24.1) Process of comminuting and separating including sorting a component in the flowable state from a component in the nonflowable state.
(1) Note. Pelletized solid material is not a liquid since it is not "in the flowable state" even though it may flow.
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19, for comminuting combined with sorting by use of material in the gaseous state wherein the gaseous material is utilized to enhance the sorting operation.
20, for comminuting combined with sorting by use of material in the liquid state wherein the liquid material is utilized to enhance the sorting operation.