(under the class definition) Processes wherein the article is formed by the free and unconfined pulling out of a plastic mass.
(1) Note. The surface configuration of the article formed is imparted solely by the extension and not by coaction of the plastic mass with a shape imparting mold surface.
(2) Note. Kneading or mulling operations, per se, e.g., taffy pulling type are not included herein in that a shaped article is not produced. See subclass 349 and the notes thereto for such subject matter.
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165+, for process of forming indefinite length work by other than unconfined extension of a plastic mass.
288+, and 291+, for processes relating to stretching, per se, of a previously shaped article.
349, for kneading or mulling operations and see (2) Note above.
