US PATENT SUBCLASS 28 / 262
.~.~.~ Axial compression

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217  DF  THREAD FINISHING {4}
219  DF  .~ Surface modification of running length {5}
247  DF  .~.~ Texturing, e.g., crimping {10}
262.~.~.~ Axial compression {1}
263  DF  .~.~.~.~> Stuffer box {3}

DEFINITION

Classification: 28/262

(under subclass 247) Method or apparatus wherein texturing is effected by subjecting thread to compression along its longitudinal axis to induce crimps, folds and the like therein.

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254+, for axial compression of thread by jet feed thereof against an impact surface.

289+, for axial compression of thread against a deflecting surface during packaging.

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26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing,

18.6, for shrinking fabric by compacting or compressing the thread components thereof.