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CLASS 217,	WOODEN RECEPTACLES
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class contains wooden receptacles of all kinds and their accessory parts, except special receptacles for special articles, as, for example, hat-boxes, musicians" cases, etc.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 404 for hardware devices of the type there provided for to space stacked wooden receptacles for shipping or the like.
34,	Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, particularly subclass 233 , 237+ for drying trays or receptacles.
49,	Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for closures of the type provided for, and see the search notes thereto in Section IV for the loci of closures in other classes.
62,	Refrigeration, subclasses 371+ for a portable commodity containing a refrigerator, and see the reference to Class 217 in the class definition of Class 62.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses for a container particularly configured to hold a specific article or material including an article(s) or material(s) put up as a mercantile unit.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 200+ and see the notes thereto for receptacle closures in general.
294,	Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, appropriate subclass, particularly subclass 137 for hand-held article carriers which are not receptacles.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 31+ for wooden receptacles combined with gas or vapor treatment of contained material.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 1]

BENT:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Receptacles in which the side walls are formed of strips or sheets bent into the proper shape.

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229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, for bent-wood vessels in which the form, method of manufacture, etc., do not differ essentially from paper vessels.

2	Angular:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Receptacles having pieces forming the side walls bent at an angle, so that the receptacle is angular and not curved, in contour.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 3]

LININGS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising linings of various materials for boxes, barrels, crates, etc.

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106,	Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate subclasses for compositions and paints for coating the interior of such receptacles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 4]

TANKS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter relating to the structure of a simple wooden tank independent of the various attachments, filling or emptying means, valves, etc.

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137,	Fluid Handling, appropriate subclass for fluid handling apparatus including tanks in combination with other fluid handling devices.
220,	Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for tanks generally, subclasses 200+ for tank closures and subclasses 694+ for miscellaneous tank attachments.

5	BOXES:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising wooden boxes not classifiable elsewhere.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 6]

Block:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Boxes made from solid blocks by cutting or boring out the interior.

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25.5,

and see notes thereunder, for analogous structures.

7	Compartment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Boxes divided into compartments.

8	Folding:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Compartment-boxes in which the compartments can be folded or knocked down.

9	Display:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Boxes for displaying the contents.

10	Display:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Compartment-boxes specially adapted for displaying the contents.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 11]

Display:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Boxes specially adapted for displaying the contents.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 736+ for a container convertible to or from a display device and see search notes thereunder for the locus of other display means.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 12]

Knockdown:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Boxes which fold, collapse, or knock down to form a compact package.

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43,	for knock down crates.

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220,	Receptacles, subclass 6 for sectional folding receptacles of the type there provided for.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 13]

Sectional:

This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Subject matter comprising two or more sections assembled to form a package, each section being itself a receptacle or box.

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45,	for sectional crates.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 14]

Horizontal and vertical pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Folding. Folding boxes whose walls and base have a hinged connection with each other to permit folding without complete disengagement. In this subclass each box has one or more sides hinged to the base by a pivot whose axis is horizontal. To these are hinged the remaining sides on vertical pivots.

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46,	for similarly hinged folding crates.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 15]

Horizontal pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Folding. Folding boxes in which the sides are connected with the base by horizontal hinges and have no hinged connection with each other.

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47,	for similarly hinged folding crates.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 16]

Vertical pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Folding. Folding boxes in which the sides are connected to each other by vertical hinges and have no hinged connection to the base.

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48,	for similarly hinged folding crates.

17	Walls:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter comprising box-walls distinct from the manner of assembling the same, the form of the receptacle, etc.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 18]

Cells:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Boxes fitted with a series of compartments identical or similar in form, each for holding a single article as an egg, fruit, bottle, etc., of which the commercial egg-case is typical; also the structure of such a series of compartments irrespective of the means for supporting them in the receptacle. This group of subclasses also include means for holding a single article when such means is similar structurally to those covered by the subclass definitions.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 139+ for a portable segregating carrier for plural cylindrical beverage type receptacles and see search notes thereunder for the loci of similar containers.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 120.36 for other cell structures.

19	Bottle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells peculiarly adapted for holding bottles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 20]

Cord:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Bottle-cells formed by cord or wire partitions.

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25,	for other cord or wire cells.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 21]

Plate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Bottle-cells formed by cutting openings in a thin plate in which the bottles fit

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26,	for other cells formed by plates.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 22]

Strip:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Bottle-cells formed of partitions consisting of crossed flat strips.

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30+,	for other cells formed of flat strips.

23	Bent:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells made by bending a strip of flexible material to form one or a series of cells.

24	Clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells formed of spring metal, which hold the article with a positive grip.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 25]

Cord:

This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells formed of crossed cords or wires.

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20,	for similar cells for holding bottles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 25.5]

25.5

Block:

This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells formed by depressions in a block of substantial depth.

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6,	21, 26, 26.5, and 27, for analogous cells.

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224,	Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses, particularly 239 and 245 for similar structure.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 26]

Plate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells in which the articles are supported by relatively thin plates so disposed that the plane of the plate lies intermediate the planes defined by the ends of the objects supported.

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21,	for plate type bottle cells.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 9 for analogous supports for head-wear.

26.5	Cupped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Plate-cells having cups as means for receiving the objects supported.

27	Cushioned:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Plate-cells having cushioning means to prevent breakage or damage to the fragile articles therein.

28	Pocket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells of flexible material forming pocket-like receptacles in which the articles rest.

29	Separable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells of various kinds, each being separate and detachable from the others.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 30]

Strip:

This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells formed of flat strips crossed or otherwise disposed so that each strip forms part of a series of cells.

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22,	for bottle cells formed of flat strips.

31	Locking:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Cell-strips having means by which the strips are secured together to prevent disengagement.

32	Angular:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Cell-strips in which the slits by which the strips are interlocked are angular or otherwise varied from the straight form to provide more positive engagement.

33	Bent:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Cell-strips bent to form the cells and locked in position.

34	Cushioned:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Locking-cells having cushioning means to prevent breakage.

35	Cushioned:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Cells having cushioning means of various forms to prevent breakage of the fragile articles held therein.

36	Crates:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Miscellaneous crates not classifiable elsewhere.

37	Bicycle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates which are by their form, peculiarly adapted for holding bicycles.

38	Folding:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Bicycle-crates which can be collapsed or folded into a compact package.

40	Fruit box:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates for holding a number of small boxes of fruit, berries, etc.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 42]

Ventilating:

This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates having means by which ventilation of the crate and its contents is effected.

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454,	Ventilation, subclass 77 for ventilation of an aircraft cargo cabin, subclass 79 for ventilation of a cargo hold on-board a ship, subclass 88 for ventilation of a freight-carrying railcar or trailer, and subclass 118 for the ventilation of other freight-carrying vehicles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 43]

Knockdown:

This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates which knock down into a compact package.

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12+,	for knockdown boxes.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 4.01+ for other sectional receptacles.

44	Cylindrical and bilge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Knockdown crates which are cylindrical or bilge in form, including knockdown barrels.

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Sectional:

This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Knockdown crates formed by assembling a number of sections, each section being itself a receptacle.

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13,	for sectional, knockdown boxes.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 4.01+ for other sections receptacles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 46]

Horizontal and vertical pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Knockdown. Knockdown crates whose walls have a hinged connection with each other to permit folding without complete disengagement. In this subclass each crate has one or more sides hinged to the base by a pivot whose axis is horizontal. To these are hinged the remaining sides on vertical pivots.

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14,	for similarly pivoted boxes.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 6+ for other folding sectional receptacles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 47]

Horizontal pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Knockdown. Knockdown crates in which the sides are connected with the base only by horizontal hinges and have no hinged connection with each other.

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15,	for similarly hinged folding boxes.

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220,	Receptacles, subclass 6 for other folding sectional receptacles.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 48]

Vertical pivot:

This subclass is indented under the unnumbered subclass, Knockdown. Knockdown crates in which the sides are connected with each other only by vertical hinges and have no hinged connection with the base.

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16,	for similarly hinged folding boxes.

49	Cylindrical:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates which are cylindrical in form.

51	Wired slats:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates in which sides are made of slats interwoven with wire.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 52]

Cushioned:

This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Crates having various cushioning means to prevent injury to the contents.

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127,	for similar boxes.

53	Padded:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Cushioned crates in which the cushioning is effected by padding the interior of the crate in various ways.

54	Spring:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Crates cushioned by means of springs of various kinds.

55	Spiral:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Crates cushioned by means of spiral springs.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 56]

Closures:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter comprising closures of various forms for wooden boxes and crates.

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70,	and 71, for closure fastening devices which are driven into place.

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292,	Closure Fasteners, subclasses 137 and 194 for fastening devices for such closures.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 57]

Hinged:

This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Closures for boxes having hinged connection thereto and mechanism for operating such closures for opening and closing.

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4,	Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 267+ for similar closures for spittoons.

58	Display:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Hinged closures having means for displaying the contents of the box or a sample thereof.

59	Sliding:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Hinged closures having also a sliding motion in opening or closing the box.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 60]

Supports:

This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Devices forming no part of the hinge for holding open a hinged closure.

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200,	Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 61.62 for closure supports of the type associated with an electric circuit-controller which is responsive to the opening and closing movements of the closure.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 61]

Detachable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Supports having no permanent connection with the box and being readily detachable, so as to be used on other than the original box.

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40,	Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 313 for box supports having indicia or means to mount indicia thereon.

62	Sliding:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Closures which are opened or closed by a sliding movement.

63	Display:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 62. Sliding closures having means for displaying the contents of the box or a sample thereof.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 64]

Followers:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Devices in the nature of movable partitions, usually with means for fastening the same against the contents of a partly-filled box to prevent displacement of such contents.

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86,	for similar followers for barrels.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 36 for similar followers in trunks.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 65]

Joints:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Receptacles in which the meeting edges of all the walls, including top and bottom, are modified in various ways or provided with fastening means to secure a firm joint.

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403,	Joints and Connections, appropriate subclasses for joints in general.

66	Straps:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Subject matter comprising straps of wood or metal for binding the sides of the box firmly together.

67	Corrugated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Straps having strengthening corrugations, flutings, etc.

68	Wire:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Straps formed of a single wire or a number of wires twisted or woven together.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 69]

Stays:

This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Devices for bracing, strengthening, or protecting the corners and edges of boxes, crates, etc.

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403,	Joints and Connections, appropriate subclasses for joints in general.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 70]

Driving:

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Stays and fastening devices which are fastened in place by driving, having nails, tacks, integral prongs, etc., for that purpose.

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292,	Closure Fasteners, subclasses 137 and 194, for fastenings in the nature of latches which lock and unlock.

71	Wire:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 70. Driven stays and fastenings made of wire.

72	BARRELS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising bilge or staved vessels, including buckets, tubs, etc.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 73]

Cases:

This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Barrels having outside casings for protecting or strengthening purposes.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 23.91 and 62.11+, for similar receptacles having spaced walls or jackets.

74	Ventilated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Barrels having means by which ventilation of the interior and contents is effected.

75	Compartment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Barrels having compartments of various kinds.

76	Closures:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter comprising closures for barrels.

77	Braced:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Barrel-closures having a rod extending from head to head to brace the same.

[List of Patents for class 217 subclass 78]

Expanding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Closures held in position by expanding part or parts of the head.

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108,	and 109, for expanding bungs.

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215,	Bottles and Jars, subclasses 358+ for expanding stoppers.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 233+ for expansible plugs.

79	Wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 78.