(under subclass 123) Method or apparatus wherein the compressive manipulation occurs while the nonplanar item or structure is mounted on a shaping or forming member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
19, Textiles: Fiber Preparation,
148, for depositing fibers by means of an air current on a screen of the shape of the object desired.
223, Apparel Apparatus,
7+, for apparatus for forming hats, including felting apparatus, wherein structure is provided for making a specific hat feature, such as a brim.