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CLASS 215,	BOTTLES AND JARS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class includes receptacles, usually of glass or ceramic material, of the bottle, jar, or jug type, not special to some particular art and not separately classified. It includes features of construction in the receptacle itself, closures for the receptacle, and attachments of a temporary character--that is, which are not a permanent fixture on the receptacle, but may be used repeatedly on different receptacles.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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40,	Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 310+ for bottle labels or mere modification of the bottle to receive a label.
222,	Dispensing, for dispensing containers in general.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 31+ , for bottles and jars combined with gas or vapor treatment of contained material.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 2]

BOTTOM FILLED:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles which are filled from the bottom. These receptacles usually have closed necks, which are adapted to be broken to withdraw the contents from the container.

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47,	for bottles having breakable necks for dispensing contents and not limited to bottom filling.

3	EJECTING:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles having means for positively ejecting the contents.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 4]

Siphon type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Receptacles from which the contents are forced by gas-pressure. The novelty usually lies in the valve mechanism by which the contents are allowed to escape.

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222,	Dispensing, subclasses 394+ for dispensers in which material is discharged by fluids under pressure that directly contact the material.

5	Spring controlled:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Receptacles in which the closure-valve is spring-actuated.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 6]

COMPARTMENT:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles which are divided into compartments.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 600+ for compartmented metallic receptacles.
221,	Article Dispensing, subclasses 92+ for article dispensers not otherwise classified having plural sources, stacks or compartments.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 129+ for dispensers with compartments.
401,	Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 123+ for a receptacle for a coating material supply including an applicator in a separate compartment.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 10]

NESTING:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles which are formed in a manner to particularly adapt them for nesting or stacking with others of the same kind.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 499 through 520for container heating or stacking means.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 503+ for stacking device for containers.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 130+ , and 143 for dispensers with nesting or stacking features.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 11.1]

11.1

NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including bottles and/or nipples intended for use in feeding infants.

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29,	Metal Working, subclass 235.5 for an apparatus for applying nipples to nursing bottles.
248,	Supports, subclasses 102+ for nursing bottle holders or supports.
604,	Surgery, subclasses 77+ for a bottle and/or nipple used for therapeutic purposes wherein significance is attributed to the configuration, structure, or components for engaging part of the head of the user for introducing a body treating material into the oral cavity or esophagus of the user.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 11.2]

11.2

With temperature responsive indicator:

This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including a temperature measuring or responsive device.

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116,	Signals and Indicators, subclasses 207 and 218+ for a temperature responsive indicator which does not give a quantative output.
374,	Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclasses 100+ for a quantative temperature responsive indicator, per se, particularly subclass 150 for a nuring bottle combined with a temperature measuring device wherein significant temperature measuring details are claimed.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 11.3]

11.3

Collapsible liner or wall:

This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including a flexible or flaccid liner for the liquid content, or having a wall or portion thereof which moves inwardly as the liquid content is withdrawn.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 23.9 and 495.01+ for a liner for a receptacle of general utility.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 11.4]

11.4

With valve for liquid:

This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including a flow control device in the path of the liquid.

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251,	Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclass for a valve, per se.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 11.5]

11.5

With vent or valve for air:

Subject matter under 11.1 including a flow control device which affects the entry of air into the bottle in response to the displacement of the liquid content.

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251,	Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclass for a valve, per se.

11.6	With cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter including a protective or insulating cover for the bottle or nipple or both.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 12.1]

12.1

MULTILAYER BARRIER STRUCTURE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. A receptacle wherein at least one of the walls includes substantially coextensive plural piles, laminas, layers, strata or panels.

(1) Note. Included here are spaced or contiguous piles, self-sustaining or nonself-sustaining layers, planar or nonplanar strata, free or secured laminas as well as solid, foraminous, particulate, gas, or liquid layers.

(2) Note. Included here as multilayer barrier structure is a receptacle with an internal or external "lining".

(3) Note. Generally, specific multilayer structure as defined above combined with a specific receptacle characteristic is considered classifiable in this and indented subclasses. However, mere "nominal" inclusion of a receptacle in such combination is not considered "specific"and, as such, is considered merely multilayer barrier structure, per se, for Class 428. See (1) Note of Class 206.

(4) Note. The stated utility of a receptacle multilayer barrier, e.g., reinforcement, insulation, partition "shock protection", etc., will not exclude a patent for such structure (otherwise meeting the above definition) from this or indented subclasses.

(5) Note. Multilayer structure limited to a seam or joint is not provided for here.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 521+ for multilayer shock protection structure.
217,	Wooden, Receptacles, subclass 3 for a wooden container lining.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 23.9 , 23.91, 62.11+, 495.01+, and 908.1+ for a residual locus for patents directed to a container with multilayer barrier structure, and subclass 903 for a cross reference art collection of insulating jackets for beverage containers.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 566+ for a multilayer bottle, jar or jug including claimed spout or pouring lip features.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses 89+ for a bottle wrapper and subclasses 117.27+ and 164.2 for a paperboard box having a lining.
428,	Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses, for multilayer material, per se.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 12.2]

12.2

Coating or lamination:

This subclass is indented under subclass 12.1. Subject matter wherein a wall of the receptacle has been coated (i.e., painted, plated, impregnated, sprayed or overspread) or is laminated (i.e., comprised of firmly united layers of material).

(1) Note. A heat shrunk structure is a type of lamination.

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220,	Receptacles, subclass 903 for a cross reference art collection of insulating jackets for beverage containers.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 13.1]

13.1

Insulating material between spaced wall panels:

This subclass is indented under subclass 12.1. Subject matter wherein a wall of a receptacle includes at least two self sustaining layers separated from one another in face to face relationship, and a material which inhibits the transfer of heat is located between the layers.

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12.1,	for a receptacle having spaced wall panels with air or a vacuum between them.
12.2,	for a receptacle having a coating or lamination.

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NONREFILLABLE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles which have positive means to prevent refilling when the original contents are once withdrawn.

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7,	and 8, for receptacles having means to indicate that the original contents have been tampered with but which do not prevent refilling.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 86.1+ for filling attachments for metallic receptacles.
222,	Dispensing, subclass 147 for dispensers with refill preventing means.

15	Air trap:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable receptacles in which the refilling is prevented by a construction in the form of an air-trap.

16	Ejecting:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable receptacles having means for positively ejecting the contents and which cannot be refilled when the contents have been ejected.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 17]

Guard or valve type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable receptacles in which the invention lies in a peculiar valve construction or in a guard to prevent tampering with a valve.

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251,	Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclasses for valve structures of general utility.

18	Valves:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Nonrefillable receptacles in which the novelty lies particularly in a valve construction. The valves are adapted to allow outflow of the contents, but prevent refilling.

19	Single type spring controlled:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Nonrefillable receptacles having a single spring-actuated valve.

20	Single type float controlled:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter which operate either owing to an inherent ability of float or which are controlled by a separate float member. These float-actuated valves are usually to prevent filling of the bottle while in an inverted position.

21	Single type gravity controlled:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter which are actuated by gravity. These valves depend on their own inherent weight and not on any external weight for their operation.

22	Separate disconnected weight:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter assisted in operation by a separate weight, which is not connected to the valve. This weight may serve either to seat or to unseat the valve.

23	Pendant weight:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter assisted in operation by a weight in the form of a pendant attached to the valve.

24	Pivoted:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter which are pivoted.

25	Multiple type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter in which the novelty lies not in the specific construction of the valve but in the combination of a plurality of valves.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 26]

Guards:

This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Nonrefillable receptacles in which the novelty lies in some form of guard for the purpose of preventing access to and tampering with the valve. The valve is usually conventional.

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18+,	for guard structure with peculiar valve construction, and subclass 30 for guards in a separate receptacle neck.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 27]

Integral with the container:

This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter formed as an integral part of the container and not as a separate organization.

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30,	for guards in separate necks.

28	Cap:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter in the form of a cap, which fits on the bottle-mouth.

29	Fasteners:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter having means by which the guard organization is held in the bottle-neck to prevent removal.

30	Separate neck:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter in which the valve and guard--is mounted in a neck, which is not an integral part of the bottle, but is cemented or otherwise attached thereto.

40	NECK:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle, jug, or jar including specified features of the narrowed top portion of the container.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 41]

Drip-preventing means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter wherein the neck includes a structure to catch dribble.

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393+,

for a drip-catching attachment for a bottle or jar.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 695+ for an attachment having an edge for removing excess material.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 42]

Reinforcing structure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter wherein the neck includes a structure to strengthen it.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 640+ for a receptacle of that class type having an open end edge which is reinforced by a separate reinforcing element and subclasses 656+ for a receptacle wherein the open end edge is integrally strengthened (i.e., does not include a separate reinforcing element).

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Structure to receive a particular closure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter wherein the neck includes a structure for receiving a specified type of closing means.

(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a structure for receiving closures such as snap closures and stoppers.

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222,	for a receptacle-closure interlocking means constructed so that rotation of the closure with respect to the bottle, jug, or jar is less than 360 degrees.
224,	for closure-receptacle interlocking portions, at least one of which is flexibly distorted while traversing the other portion (e.g., snap-type).
317,	for a resiliently distortable cap of general application (i.e., not including closure removal impeding means).
318,	for a snap-on, twist-off cap for a bottle or jar.
324+,	for a crimped cap for a bottle or jar.
355+,	for a stopper-type closure for a bottle or jar.

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222,	Dispensing, subclass 563 for a plug-type closure for a dispenser.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 44]

Structure includes threads:

This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein the structure includes a helical ridge for reception of a screw-type closure.

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214,	for a closure which is attached to the bottle, jug, or jar by means of threads, interrupted threads, or lugs.
217,	for a closure in which threadlike means are provided for permitting simultaneous rotating and reciprocating movement between the bottle, jug, or jar and the closure; the threadlike means being either continuous or discontinuous.
276,	for a closure secured by a screw-threaded ring.
329,	for a cap-type closure secured by threads which have no means to impede closure removal.
356,	for a stopper-type closure secured by threads which have no means to impede closure removal.

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217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclass 107 for a bung hole closure with screw-thread or bayonet locking means.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 288+ for a screw closure for a receptacle of that class type.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 549+ for dispensers with a screw-type closure, particularly subclass 552 for a dispenser with a screw plug.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 220 for a paper box having a screw-threaded closure.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 45]

Structure includes a seal:

This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein the structure includes a member acting at the junction of the closure and closure support or container mouth to oppose the passage of fluid therebetween.

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232,	for a closure sealed or bonded to the bottle, jug, or jar; the sealing or bonding agent having been applied to the closure or receptacle prior to placing the closure in position.
233,	for a closure which is placed in its closed position and subsequently sealed to the bottle, jug, or jar by application of a hardenable liquid or plastic material such as paraffin.
341,	for a closure provided with a definite, identifiable gasket seal or liner, which may or may not be integral with the closure.

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220,	Receptacles, subclass 378 for a receptacle closure of that class type having a gasket or packing.
277,	Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing means or process, subclasses 628+ for a static contact seal for other than an internal combustion engine, or a pipe, conduit, or cable.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 46]

Means to aid in removing closure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter wherein the neck has a specific structure to assist in removing a closure.

(1) Note. The closure is intended to be removed without breaking a portion of the receptacle neck.

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215,	for a closure which requires insertion or use of a handheld instrument or tool to facilitate closure removal.
250+,	for a closure having a portion or a connecting means which must be broken or smashed to give access to the receptacle or secondary closure.
295+,	for a closure with means to facilitate closure removal.

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81,	Tools, subclasses 3.7+ for a closure cap or a cork-removing tool.
220,	Receptacles, subclass 604 for a receptacle of that class type having a one-piece side and end wall.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 47]

Frangible neck:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter in which the neck is specially configured to be broken in order to dispense the container contents.

(1) Note. Usually there is no way to open the container other than to break the neck.

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2,	for a bottle having a breakable neck and adapted to be filled from the bottom.
252,	for a closure which is broken away from its attaching means upon rotation of the closure.
258,	for a closure which when removed leaves a portion with the receptacle.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 45.12 for a receptacle of that class type including a structure to tear or break at least a portion of the receptacle so that it may be subdivided or the content may be removed or exposed and subclass 532 for a unit dose container with means to tear or sever a portion to permit removal of the contents.
401,	Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 132 for a supply cartridge for a hand-manipulable coating implement with material supply, which cartridge has a frangible part which is broken for establishing flow to the tool, and indented subclasses 133+ for such an implement which includes means for cutting or piercing the frangible part.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 48]

Broken by manipulation of closure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter in which the closure portion is maneuvered in order to fracture the neck.

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253,	for structure wherein the closure or bottle, jug, or jar has one or more points of weakness which will fracture upon application of pressure.
258,	for tamper-evident-type closure wherein a portion of the closure remains with the bottle, jug, or jar when the closure is removed.

49	Nonreclosable container:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter in which the bottle, jug, or jar is configured so that once it is opened, it cannot be reclosed.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 50]

Stopper:

This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter having a plug.

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294,	for a stopper with a nonintegral clamp means engaging the interior receptacle surface.
296+,	for a stopper-type closure having means to facilitate removal.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 51]

Multiple stoppers:

This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter having a plurality of plugs.

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251+,

for a closure structure wherein the outer closure breaks or tears away to expose a second closure.

52	Spring retainer:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter having resilient means to secure the stoppers.

53	Seal:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter including means for sealing the stoppers (e.g., cement or wax).

54	Stopper fastener:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter having means for securing a stopper in the container neck so that it cannot be removed without breaking the neck.

55	Spring:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter including a resilient catch to secure the stopper.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 200]

200

CLOSURES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Closures which are movable or removable and not special to some classified art.

(1) Note. Patents prior to 1940 have been classified on disclosure, not necessarily on the claims.

(2) Note. Patents claiming more receptacle detail than necessary to cooperate with the closure structure will not be found in this or any indented subclass. The broad recitation of common elements of a receptacle (bottom, sides, ends etc.) are not considered receptacle detail and are proper for this and the indented subclasses.

(3) Note. Where the closure is claimed with no significant closure structure but merely in terms of the composition or material of which it is composed, it will be classified in the appropriate composition or material class, even though there is no claim to the composition, per se. In this connection Classes 106, 148, 420, 156, 427. and 520, in the search note below, should be considered.

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49,	Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for closures of the type there provided for and see the search notes thereto in section IV for the loci of closures in other classes.
106,	Compositions: Coating or Plastic, note particularly the class definitions for the type of composition within the scope of Class 106.
148,	Metal Treatment, particularly subclasses 400+ for materials which are products of processes of treating metals classifiable in Class 148, or for products distinguished only by the internal structure or characteristics of the metals, metallic composition or alloys comprising such structures.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 200+ and see the notes thereto for receptacle closures in general.
222,	Dispensing, appropriate subclass for dispensing containers or for closures used with such containers where a dispensing feature, e.g., trap chamber, flow guide, etc., is specifically recited as part of the closure.
420,	Alloys or Metallic Compositions, for articles defined solely by their metal or alloy composition.
156,	Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 262 for methods of applying a liner to a closure cap including a cutting or punching operations.
427,	Coating Processes, for processes of coating or impregnating a base and the resultant product or treating such a coated product.
428,	Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material laminate in the form of a web or sheet, particularly subclasses 544+ for such stock which is all metal or has adjacent metal components.
520,	Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate subclasses for synthetic resins or natural rubber and compositions thereof.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 201]

201

Having warning means or means impeding closure removal (e.g., child proof):

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Device provided with means to (1) call the attention of the user to the dangerous character of the contents of the receptacle or (2) otherwise provide obstructive means to negate easy or what would appear normal removal of the closure.

(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses are intended to provide a loci for patents relating to closures designed in such a manner as to make it difficult, if not impossible, for uninformed children or mentally deficient persons to remove the closure. Most, if not all of the patents herein, deal with closures for receptacles containing potentially dangerous or toxic material.

(2) Note. "Tamperproof" closures which involve a breaking or tearing of the closure or a component thereof will be found in this class (215), subclasses 250+.

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7+,	for receptacles having means for indicating that the contents have been tampered with or for indicating the quantity of material in the receptacle.
206,	for closures provided with combination actuated locks.
207,	for closure fasteners provided with key actuated locks.

202	Barbed:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in which the closure comprises pointed prong-like members engageable by the hand to call the attention of the user to the dangerous character of the receptacle contents.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 203]

203

With exhibitive feature:

This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in which the closure is provided with visible means by which attention is directed to the dangerous aspect of the closure contents.

(1) Note. The visible means may include readable matter, distinctive closure shape or any other type of indicia appealing to the sense of sight.

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40,	Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 310+ for bottle carried indicia and see the search notes thereunder for related art areas.

204	Receptacle opening sealed by each of plural closures:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in which there are provided more than one closure for the same receptacle opening, the closures being sequentially removable.

[List of Patents for class 215 subclass 205]

205

Closure at or forms receptacle base:

This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices which (1) form the receptacle base or (2), are located in, at or about the receptacle base.

(1) Note. The devices in this subclass are usually for the purpose of subterfuge in that the top portion of the receptacle may be made to include that which resembles a normal closure.

206	Having registerable indicia to facilitate closure removal:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in which alignable markings are provided on the closure and the receptacle or on relatively movable closure portions to facilitate removal of the closure from the receptacle.