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CLASS 87, TEXTILES: BRAIDING, NETTING, 245, Wire Fabrics and Structure, particularly sub- AND LACE MAKING classes 7 and 8 for wire fabrics even though for a structure provided for in this class (87) hav- SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION ing claimed additional features of wire fabric structure. Processes and apparatus for forming strands or fabrics 427, Coating Processes, pertinent subclasses as from yarns, filaments or strands, by braiding, knotting determined by schedule review for processes and/or intertwisting the strands; and the corresponding of coating, per se, not combined with a textile products or fabrics. operation.

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The line between this Class (87) and Class 428, Stock 1 Coated or impregnated: Material or Miscellaneous Articles, is that any plural This subclass is indented under the class defini- layer product or stock material which includes a compo- tion. Processes involving the applying of a nent classifiable in this Class (87) will be placed in this coating or impregnating material to the product Class; a plural layer stock material or product in general by application to the strand material at any time with no structure of the Class 87 type will be classified (i.e., before, during and/or after) relative to the in Class 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles. mechanical interrelation of the strands; and the See also reference to Class 87 in the main definition of resulting products. Class 428, Lines With Other Classes, Intermediate Arti- cles, and subclass 592 for metallic stock material having SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- a helical component. CLASS: 5, through 7 for the incorporation of materials other than coating or SECTION III - REFERENCES TO OTHER impregnating materials, particularly CLASSES subclass 6 where the tubular fabric is formed about a soft core into which it SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: may become embedded. 112, Sewing, subclass 415 for braid, netting or lace 23, for apparatus involving means for which includes stitching. coating or impregnating. 140, Wireworking, subclasses 3+ for machines and processes of the type found in this class (87), SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: combined with some additional wireworking 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscella- apparatus or process step. Where wires are not neous Chemical Manufacture, sub- interlooped by merely being placed adjacent classes 51 and 148 for combinations each other and then locally twisted to overlie, of braiding and laminating. so that only the rigidity of the wire holds them 427, Coating Processes, pertinent sub- together, the patent is in Class 140, Wirework- classes as determined by schedule ing. review for processes of coating, per 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemi- se, not combined with a textile opera- cal Manufacture, subclasses 148+ for the com- tion. bination of laminating and braiding and sub- 428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Arti- class 52 for indefinite length conductor making cles, pertinent subclasses as deter- including a step of braiding a covering thereon. mined by schedule review for a stock 174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, particu- material product in the form of a sin- larly subclasses 121, 122 and 124 for insulated gle or plural layer web or sheet when conductors and see the class definition, Section the strand interrelation for this class II- Lines With Other Classes and Within This (87) is not recited. See also main class Class, “Miscellaneous” for the line. definition of Class 428, Section II- Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, “Interengaged Fibers and

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Strands,” for a further statement of the bobbin threads, with which they are line. intertwisted.

2 Elastic: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under the class defini- CLASS: tion. Processes for making the fabric is exten- 27, for corresponding apparatus and see sible either longitudinally, transversely or both the definition thereof for a further due to the presence therein of extensible ele- statement. ments; and the resulting products. 5 With material incorporated in diverse ways: (1) Note. Fabrics that are merely resilient This subclass is indented under the class defini- under compression are not here included. tion. Processes claiming steps for incorporat- ing material in the fabric in diverse ways; and SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: the resulting products. 57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, subclasses 216, 220, 222 (1) Note. This may be by combining two or and 362, for strands other than wire more types of fabric provided for in this used to form the core. class, or one fabric of this class with 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 421 other material incorporated by other through 423 for elastic fabric texture characters of operation. The same elements. strands may be interrelated in two or more different ways. 3 Intertwisted strands: This subclass is indented under the class defini- (2) Note. In general the material incorpo- tion. Processes involving twisting strands rated is independent of the base fabric together and/or intertwisting strands at differ- and does not partake of the fabric form- ent points of junction; and the resulting prod- ing operations. Also, it may be material ucts. of a different character uniting two or more fabrics made according to the SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- methods of this class. CLASS: 10, for processes of braiding in which SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- arresting carrier motion or other CLASS: braiding operations cause a strand to 1, for coated or impregnated fabrics. pass one or more times about another 28, through 30 for corresponding appara- strand; and the resulting products. tus. 24, through 27 for corresponding braid- ing apparatus. 6 Tubular fabric with core: This subclass is indented under subclass 5. 4 Twist or bobbinet lace: Processes in which the fabric is formed about a This subclass is indented under subclass 3. core, which becomes part of the completed Processes wherein the meshes of a net or mesh structure; and the resulting products. fabric are formed by intertwisting the strands, the individual strands comprising one of the 7 Braided with unbraided material: two strand sets never being intertwisted; and This subclass is indented under subclass 5. the resulting products. Processes in which braided material and unbraided material are incorporated in a fabric; (1) Note. These fabrics are distinguished and the resulting products. from braided lace by virtue of the fact that certain threads, known as warp, (1) Note. The unbraided material is usually spool, beam, etc., threads, are not inter- held in or to the fabric by the braided twisted but may be tied together or in strands. position at certain points by means of the

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the basis of pattern or design variation, SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- whereas those in subclass 11 are classi- CLASS: fied on the basis of fabric outline varia- 6, for unbraided material that is the core tion. of a substantially tubular fabric. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 8 Braided: CLASS: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 3, through 4 for other fabrics having a tion. Processes involving the braiding of strand passing one or more times strands together, i.e., in which one or more about another strand where the fabric strands pass alternately over or under one or is formed by other than a braiding more other strands; or in which one or more operation. strands half-twist alternately about two or more adjacent strands; and the resulting products. 11 Variable form: This subclass is indented under subclass 8. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- Processes wherein the outline of the fabric (as CLASS: distinguished from its pattern due to strand 33, through 51 for corresponding appara- spacing, color, etc.) is varied; and the resulting tus. products.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: (1) Note. This may be by forming projec- 24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., sub- tions, eyes or apertures (other than as classes 659 through 661 for braids defined in subclass 10), furcations, by formed into button-hole loops. the addition or subtraction of strands, 245, Wire Fabrics and Structure, sub- etc. classes 7 and 8 for related wire fab- rics. 12 Knotted mesh: 277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, pertinent This subclass is indented under the class defini- subclasses as determined by schedule tion. Processes involving forming a fabric by review for a generic sealing means or tying knots at the junction points of the strands; process; subclass 537 for a dynamic, and the resulting products. circumferential, contact seal for other than a piston contained or compressed (1) Note. The fabric may be of single or plu- by a gland in a packing box having ral strand construction. braided, woven, or twisted material or construction. 13 Miscellaneous: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 9 Tubular: tion. Processes and products not specifically This subclass is indented under subclass 8. provided for above. Processes involving forming a tubular, though not necessarily cylindrical fabric; and the 14 With pattern mechanism: resulting products. This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Apparatus in which a pattern mechanism 10 Lace: (such as a jacquard, a pattern sheet, cam mech- This subclass is indented under subclass 8. anism, etc.) is used to control operation of the Processes involving forming a fabric of the machine for any purpose, such as to produce a well know open work or net construction com- design on or to control the shape of a fabric. monly provided with integral surface patterns or designs, which are formed either by open (1) Note. For other pattern mechanisms, see work differing from the ground fabric, or by the Index to the U.S. Patent Classifica- portions more dense than the ground fabric. tion System, the title “Pattern and Pat- tern Control”. (1) Note. While these fabrics are inherently variation type, they are here collected on

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226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate 15 With electric or fluid operated means: Length, subclass 43 for devices that This subclass is indented under subclass 14. stop movement of material advances Apparatus utilizing electrical or fluid operated upon sensing position of material. means. 19 Electrical: 16 For braiding apparatus with movable switch This subclass is indented under subclass 18. for carrier: Apparatus wherein the strand condition detect- This subclass is indented under subclass 14. ing means operate through electrical means to Apparatus in which the travel of the braiding cause the stopping. carriers is governed by movable switches under the control of the pattern means. (1) Note. The strand condition detector may be an element of a switch or may operate SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- through other elements to effect opera- CLASS: tion of an electrical means. 37, through 38 for such machines with- out pattern mechanism. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, 17 For braiding apparatus of arrestable carrier subclass 127 for material controlled type: electrically operated power stop This subclass is indented under subclass 14. devices. Apparatus in which certain braiding carriers may be stopped in their travel, in predeter- 20 With automatic control: mined sequence, and then permitted to resume This subclass is indented under the class defini- travel, such stopping and resumption of travel tion. Apparatus provided with means that will being under the control of the pattern mecha- sense a condition or change of condition; and nism. will then effect the operation of some other device or portion thereof. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: (1) Note. An example is where the operation 39 through 40 for such machines with- of the machine or a portion thereof is out pattern mechanisms. governed by strand or fabric tension.

18 With stopping or starting: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- This subclass is indented under the class defini- CLASS: tion. Apparatus provided with means, either 14, through 17 for pattern mechanism automatically or manually controlled, for either control. or both stopping or starting the entire appara- 18, through 19 for automatic control of tus. starting or stopping.

(1) Note. Apparatus wherein the operation is SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: initiated by means which sense a condi- 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate tion of a strand, such as absence of Length, subclass 10 for devices that abnormal tension are here classified. sense and control accordingly the movement of material of indetermi- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: nate-length. 192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 116.5 through 150 , partic- 21 Let offs: ularly subclasses 125+ for stop mech- This subclass is indented under subclass 20. anism not restricted to apparatus for Apparatus wherein the automatic control gov- this class (87). erns the paying out of the supply on strand car- riers by releasing the carrier for free rotation.

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(1) Note. The devices in this subclass are SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- those wherein brakes and analogous CLASS: devices are regulated for the most part 3, through 4 for corresponding pro- by strand tension. cesses and products.

22 Ratchet type: 25 Portable: This subclass is indented under subclass 21. This subclass is indented under subclass 24. Apparatus wherein the carrier is provided with Apparatus which may be moved from place to a ratchet or ratchet-like device that prevents place or which may move along the floor or unwinding of the supply except under the oper- ground during fabric production. ation by the automatic control (usually by ten- sion of the strand itself). (1) Note. These devices for the most part are designed to produce wire fences in situ. (1) Note. Discs or drums with pins or holes and holding means coacting therewith 26 With diverse material incorporating: are considered ratchet-like devices. This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Apparatus including means to incorporate in 23 With coating or impregnating: the product some material (of strand or other This subclass is indented under the class defini- form) in addition to the strands that are inter- tion. Apparatus having means for applying a twisted to form the fabric. coating or an impregnating material to the strands and/or to the fabric at any time relative (1) Note. The intertwisted strand fabric to the production of the fabric. would be complete without the addi- tional strands. (1) Note. The coating or impregnating mate- rial may be a non-plastic plasticizeable SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- material which, at some stage of manu- CLASS: facture, or subsequently, is rendered 28, through 30 for other such combina- plastic. tions. 33, through 51 for braiding machines SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- capable of causing a strand to pass CLASS: one or more times about another 1, for corresponding processes and prod- strand by a braiding operation, partic- ucts. ularly subclasses 37 through 40.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 27 Twist or bobbinet lace: 118, Coating Apparatus, pertinent sub- This subclass is indented under the class defini- classes as determined by schedule tion. Apparatus for producing fabrics such as review for coating apparatus, per se. tulle, curtain lace, etc.

24 Intertwisted strand type: (1) Note. These machines are of the general This subclass is indented under the class defini- type of Levers or go-through lace- tion. Apparatus for producing fabric structure machines. A plurality of thin shuttles or by twisting together strands and/or intertwist- “carriages” containing shuttles and/or ing strands at junction points, to form mesh, bobbins passed transversely across a plu- net or lace type of fabric. rality of longitudinal threads including warp, spool, beams, etc. threads. By a (1) Note. These devices for the most part lateral shogging of either the carriages or produce polygonal mesh fence fabrics. the warp threads, one or more carriage spaces between successive carriage pas- sages, the bobbin threads twist about the warp threads and ties them together or in place at predetermined points to form the

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lace pattern. There is no intertwisting of partake of the movements which effect the the longitudinal warp, etc. threads. braiding of the fabric.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- (1) Note. These strands may be “warps”, CLASS: fillers, stuffers, independent selvage 4, for corresponding processes and prod- strands, etc. ucts. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 28 With diverse material incorporating: CLASS: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 7, for corresponding processes and prod- tion. Apparatus including means to incorpo- ucts. rate in the product some material (of strand or other form) which does not partake of the 31 With take up: movements of interrelating of the strands form- This subclass is indented under the class defini- ing the fabric. tion. Apparatus for forwarding the completed fabric through the machine and/or for winding (1) Note. In general, the fabric basically pro- it up. duced is complete without the incorpo- rated material. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, (2) Note. Incorporating independent sel- subclasses 520 through 548.4 for con- vage strand in a fabric is classified here. volute winding in general.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 32 Combined: CLASS: This subclass is indented under the class defini- 1, and subclasses 5 through 7 for corre- tion. Apparatus claiming characteristics in sponding processes and products. addition to the features necessary to the feeding 23, and 26, for other apparatus combina- of the strand material, the interrelation thereof tions. and the appropriate mechanism for operating the machine; and not provided for in the pre- 29 Tubular fabric with core: ceding subclasses. This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Apparatus for forming a substantially tubular (1) Note. For example, here are collected, fabric about a core which becomes a part of the as originals and cross references, combi- complete fabric. nations with gauges, signals or indica- tors, cutters, lubricators, dust shields, oil SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- shields, etc. CLASS: 6, for corresponding processes and prod- 33 Braiding: ucts. This subclass is indented under the class defini- 34, for devices which form a fabric about tion. Apparatus for forming strands or fabrics a mandrel. by the operations commonly known as “braid- ing” or “plaiting”. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclasses 457 (1) Note. Bobbins, or carriers having bob- through 16 , for circular progressive bins thereon, are caused to travel in pre- shedding weaving machines. determined paths and they either pass each other so as to interlace strands, or 30 Braided with unbraided material: strands leading from certain bobbins are This subclass is indented under subclass 28. caused to pass other bobbins to cause Apparatus which include means for introduc- interlacing of the strands. ing strands or other material into a braided fab- ric, which strands or other material do not (2) Note. The May-pole dance is a well known example of the basic operation of

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braiding. Some simple braiding mecha- for directing the carriers in diverse predeter- nisms are known as May-pole braiders. mined paths.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 139, Textiles: Weaving, subclass 457 CLASS: through 16 and indented subclasses 16, for pattern control of such apparatus. for circular progressive shedding weaving machines. 38 Carrier actuated: This subclass is indented under subclass 37. 34 With mandrel or form: Apparatus in which the switches are moved by This subclass is indented under subclass 33. one carrier to direct a following carrier or an Apparatus having fixed or moving guiding oppositely moving carrier in its proper path. devices over which a braid, or some portion thereof, is formed and from which it is subse- 39 Arrestable carrier type: quently removed. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus having means for withdrawing cer- (1) Note. These devices merely maintain the tain carriers from their normal paths and hold- form of the braid during the braiding ing them out of operation, or for stopping operation certain carriers during the operation of other carriers. (2) Note. Such part may be so formed as to effect an additional shaping function. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 35 With die or shaper: 17, for pattern control of such apparatus. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus which condense and compact the 40 With clutch: fabric and/or give it a permanent set or form, This subclass is indented under subclass 39. during production. Apparatus in which each carrier operating or propelling device is provided with an individ- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- ual clutch device to couple it to the driving CLASS: mechanism of the braiding machine. 29, for forming tubular or tube-like braids about a core. 34, for forming about a subsequently SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- removed mandrel that drapes the CLASS: same. 17, for pattern control of such apparatus.

36 With beater or strand layer: 41 With braid variation: This subclass is indented under subclass 33. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus having means for pushing or laying Braiding apparatus in which (1) means are pro- the interrelated strands properly into the fabric. vided for braiding a fabric having other than uniform characteristics (as by having different SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- appearance braid in different areas, having spe- CLASS: cially-formed apertures, having branches, etc.) 24, through 27 and 53 for combinations of or (2) having means to change the braiding beat-up means with intertwisted operation to produce braids of different appear- strand type and knotted mesh-type ance even though the disclosure is that any sin- machines. gle produced fabric is to be of uniform appearance. 37 With movable switch for carrier: This subclass is indented under subclass 33. (1) Note. See appropriate preceding sub- Apparatus including movable controllers classes for particular combinations or mounted adjacent the path of traveling carriers types of apparatus within this definition.

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SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- 46 Intermittently retractible carrier propellers: CLASS: This subclass is indented under subclass 44. 14 through 17 for pattern control combi- Apparatus in which the carrier driving means nations. of one set of carriers is provided with two or 37, through 38 for machines having more “pushers” alternately engaging a carrier switches. to propel it and to permit passage of strands 39 through 40 for apparatus having about the carrier. arrestable carriers. 47 Rotating: 42 Interlocking twist type: This subclass is indented under subclass 46. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus in which the “pushers” rotate to Apparatus in which all carriers travel in the engage the carriers. same directions about an axis and in which (1) each carrier is additionally moved in such a 48 Strand deflecting devices: path as to travel alternately about two adjacent This subclass is indented under subclass 44. carriers; or (2) strands leading from certain car- Apparatus claiming the means for deflecting riers are passed alternately about certain other the strands leading from one set of carriers in carriers adjacent to the path of movement of and out past a second set of carriers. such strands. (1) Note. The organized machine should not (1) Note. The carrier travels about the axis be claimed. Where any features of orga- of the fabric twists all strands about such nization or structure not common to all axis. machines of this type are claimed, the patent is placed in the appropriate pre- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- ceding subclass; i.e., this subclass takes CLASS: those means providing for strand deflec- 33, for braiding apparatus producing tion, per se, or in combination with a interlocked strand type fabrics with- broad statement of general known types out the twist. of machine organization.

43 With reciprocating carrier: (2) Note. Since strand deflection is a neces- This subclass is indented under subclass 33. sary feature of all machines of this type, Apparatus in which certain carriers travel in search on this subcombination must be predetermined reciprocatory paths across the completed in subclass 44 and the other path of travel of carriers travelling in orbital indented subclasses. paths. 49 With strand anti-twist means: 44 Concentric circular orbit type: This subclass is indented under subclass 33. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including means to prevent twisting Apparatus in which the carriers are divided into or to cause untwisting of a strand leading from two or more sets or groups all traveling in con- a carrier as it is laid into the fabric (so that, for centric circular orbits and in which strands example, a flat strand may be laid always with from one set are guided in and out about the the same side out). carriers of another set, means being provided to permit free passage of such strands during 50 Carrier propelling and/or guiding means: travel of the carriers. This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Apparatus including the means for causing 45 Rack and gear carrier propellers: braiding carriers to travel in predetermined This subclass is indented under subclass 44. intersecting paths. Apparatus in which the carriers of one set are provided with interrupted rack and gear driving (1) Note. This subclass includes, for exam- means to permit passage of threads from ple, raceways, horn gears, fixed guides another set about such carriers.

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and other means for causing such travel, not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Devices for applying bobbins to carriers or shuttles, and for removing SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- them therefrom, as well as devices for CLASS: placing strands through shuttle eyes or 16, and 37 through 38 for this subject guides, are in this subclass (54). matter combined with switches. 42, for carrier guiding and propelling for 55 Braiding carriers: interlocking twist type. This subclass is indented under subclass 54. 44 through 47 for circular orbit type. Apparatus for carrying bobbins or spools used on braiding machines. 51 Without race plate: This subclass is indented under subclass 50. 56 With strand tensioning means: Apparatus in which no raceplate or similar This subclass is indented under subclass 55. fixed guiding means is provided and the carri- Apparatus provided with means to apply ten- ers are clutched or clamped to the propelling sion to strands leading from the carrier. devices during travel between points of transfer from one propelling device to another. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 52 Tatting: 61, for miscellaneous tension devices. This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Apparatus in which means are provided 57 Let offs: for forming the lace-like fabric of knotted or This subclass is indented under subclass 56. looped form commonly known as tatting. Apparatus in which the tension is imposed by means retarding or opposing the rotations of (1) Note. This subclass includes manual the spool or bobbin mounted on the carrier. means enabling or assisting the operator to form the loops, through which the tat- SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- ting shuttle is passed, in hand tatting. CLASS: 21, through 22 for let-offs operated or 53 Knotted mesh fabric: controlled in their operation by chang- This subclass is indented under the class defini- ing tension in the strands. tion. Apparatus in which net or mesh fabrics are produced by tying knots in strands at their 58 Tatting type: points of juncture. This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus designed for use in forming tatting, (1) Note. This subclass is distinguished from usually manually operated, and often provided subclass 52 in that those devices are for with hooks and the like to assist the operator in making a lace-like fabric of predeter- making loops. mined design while these are for making regular mesh net-like fabrics, such as, 59 With rewinding means: for example, seines. This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Apparatus having means to wind strand mate- SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: rial on the bobbin without removing the same 289, Knots and Knot Tying, pertinent sub- from the shuttle. classes as determined by schedule review for knot tyers, per se. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 54 Shuttles, carriages and/or threading and subclass 472 for a device for winding loading or unloading devices: strand onto a hand tool, such as a This subclass is indented under the class defini- shuttle. tion. Apparatus for carrying bobbins or spools of strand material movably in the formation of fabrics.

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60 Seine needles: This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus consisting of manual implements usually provided with means to hold a supply of strand material and used in forming seines and other knotted fabrics.

61 Strand tensioners: This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Miscellaneous strand tensioning devices for apparatus coming.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUB- CLASS: 56 through 57 for braiding carriers with strand tensioning means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 146 for strand tensioners combined with knit- ting machines. 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclass 195 for devices for placing tension on material of indeter- minate-length. 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 410 through 423.2 for ten- sion running material.

62 Miscellaneous This subclass is indented under the class defini- tion. Apparatus not particularly provided for above.

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