(under subclass 256) Processes wherein coating is applied to
limited areas only on a base by covering the other areas.
(1) Note. The mask or stencil may be temporarily adhered to the base during the step of applying the coating.
(2) Note. This subclass provides for a process wherein a discontinuous cover is applied to a base and a different coating material is then applied to the base through the discontinuities. However, if the cover or mask coating is coated while coating through the discontinuities subclass 259 is indicated.
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259, for applying plural superposed coatings including a masking coating and see (2) Note to this subclass 307.
272, for a coating process utilizing a mask which process includes deforming the base or coating or removing a portion of the coating. 595+, a process including irradiating selected areas of a coating by utilizing a mask.
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8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers,
115, for treating a portion of a textile product which may utilizing a mask.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
247, for laminating processes involving stripping of an adhered lamina and subclass 280 for coating subsequent to a laminating step.
