.~ Deforming the base or coating or removing a portion of the coating {5}
272
.~.~ Mask or stencil utilized
DEFINITION
Classification: 427/272
(under subclass 271) Processes wherein a nonuniform coating is obtained by covering selected areas of the base being coated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
259, for applying a masking coating plus another coating.
282, for processes employing masks or stencils to obtain nonuniform coatings and not involving surface deformation or the selective removal of portions of the coating.