(under subclass 103) Method or apparatus wherein the rearrangement of the component members of the nonwoven textile article or structure is effected by surface penetration thereof to form a permanent aperture or opening therein.
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104+, for perforating a nonwoven textile article or structure utilizing a fluid jet.
163+, for producing an ornamental or surface textured perforated thread interlaced textile fabric.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing,
1, for methods of and apparatus for perforating cloth. 83, Cutting, appropriate subclass for methods of or apparatus for penetrating or cutting work in a manner not provided for elsewhere.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating: Processes,
154+, for a method of shaping with an additional step of
forming holes or apertures in the shaped article.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus,
290+, for shaping means combined with means to perforate the shaped article.
427, Coating Processes,
289+, for a coating step combined with contacting the base with a solid member to remove a portion of the base material, inclusive of pricking of the base with small needle-like devices.
