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CLASS D01,	EDIBLE PRODUCTS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Mineral block-type edible products

2. Food products composed of distinct composite ingredients

3. Simulative food products

4. Ice cream cone or cup

5. Food products with enclosed openings

6. Food products scored for portion control

7. Food products with a visible concavity for food

8. Food products with a convoluted exterior

9. Pasta-type foods

10. Candy

11. Cracker- or cookie-type foods

12. Bread or cake type

13. Substantially circular in plan

14. Miscellaneous

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

100	MINERAL BLOCK:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible solid compressed salt mass. (1) Note. An example of a design classified in this subclass is a "salt lick". SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 100 through 104for pharmaceutical product, including suppository; and subclass 117 for ampoule. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 113 through 118for construction block.

101	DISTINCT COMPOSITE INGREDIENTS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible food product composed of separate or combined food forms. (1) Note. Examples of design classified in this subclass are "hot dog and bun" or "ice cream and cone". (2) Note. Included in this subclass is a food holder when molded integrally or formed with an edible product. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 426,  Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products,   subclass 95 for dough or batter food containing frozen food product, subclass 101 for combined ice cream and edible covering, subclass132 for food with an inedible feature that constitutes a package, subclass 139 for edible material or casing for a frozen food, subclass 143 for food product having an open-ended cavity, or subclass 514 for hollow mold or casing for food. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 500 through 588for china, glassware, serving vessel or tray; subclasses 590-600 for condiment dispenser, caster, or caddy; and subclasses 601-641 for a food holder or storage receptacle. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   for disposable food wrappers, boxes, and bottles. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 100 through 104for pharmaceutical products. D27,  Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies,   subclasses 100 and 101 for designs for cigarette. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclasses 4 through 8.2for designs for cosmetic products, including soap, dyes, lipstick, and lip balm.

102	With inedible holder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 101.  Design that includes inedible support such as frozen confection or candy that includes stick-type handle. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 500 through 588for china, glassware, serving vessel, or tray; subclasses 590-600 for condiment dispenser, caster, or caddy; and subclasses 601-641 for a food holder or storage receptacle. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   for disposable food wrappers, boxes, and bottles.

103	Plural holder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102.  Design that includes plural inedible supports.

104	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. (1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

105	Holder, per se:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102.  Design for inedible support for food product such as stick or handle for candy or frozen desert. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 426,  Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products,   subclasses 91 , 134, and 421. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 500 through 588for china, glassware, serving vessel or tray; subclasses 590-600 for condiment dispenser, caster, or caddy; and subclasses 601-641 for a food holder or storage receptacle. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   for disposable food wrappers, boxes, and bottles.

106	SIMULATIVE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an edible food product that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. (1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated. (2) Note. An example of a simulative food product classified in this subclass is an "animal cracker".

107	Animate:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal-type figure. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 576 through 657for toy animal figures.

108	Humanoid:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 107.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a human or humanoid-type animal figure.

109	Head or other appendage:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 108.  Design that simulates a portion or portions of a human or humanoid figure such as the head, arm, or leg, or part or parts thereof. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 659 for toy head, mask, or feature.

110	Quadruped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 107.  Design wherein the animal simulated has 4 feet. (1) Note. The entire animal does not have to be shown.

111	Marine life:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 107.  Design wherein the simulative feature shows a sea creature as fish or sea horse.

112	Heart shaped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 107.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to the configuration or form of a heart.

113	Vehicle or component thereof:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a means or conveyance for transportation such as a motor car, bicycle, boat, airplane, or the like. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D12,  Transportation,   for vehicles. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 424 and 425 for toy riding-type vehicles and subclasses 533-560 for representations or toy vehicles.

114	Alpha or numeric:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106.  Design wherein the simulative feature shows a number or letter of the alphabet. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D18,  Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 24 through 31for type font.

115	Plant life:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106.  Design wherein the simulative feature shows a living organism such as a tree, shrub, vine, or part thereof such as a leaf, flower, or seed.

116	ICE CREAM CONE OR CUP:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible holder for an individual portion of a frozen dairy confection or dessert.

117	Square or rectangular orifice:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.  Design wherein the dessert placement area is substantially square or rectangular.

118	Circular orifice:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 116.  Design wherein the dessert placement area is substantially round.

119	Provision for juxtaposed scoops:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 116.  Design that provides for plural portions placed beside one another.

120	WITH ENCLOSED OPENINGS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible food forms that include visible holes or pierced areas. (1) Note. An example of a food product classified in this subclass is a "pretzel", "doughnut", etc.

121	SCORED FOR PORTION CONTROL:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an edible food form that includes visible indentations or marks indicating or suggesting portion size.

122	WITH VISIBLE CONCAVITY FOR FOOD:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an edible food form that shows a depression or depressions for holding another edible product.

123	Scoop or dip type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 122.  Design that includes a "shovel-like" depression with a finger area for lifting or picking up food.

124	With circular orifice:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 122.  Design wherein the food holding area is substantially round such as a pizza or pie pastry.

125	CONVOLUTED EXTERIOR:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an edible food product with coiled, twisted, braided, or knotted configuration.

126	PASTA:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an edible food product formed into various shapes for cooking such as macaroni, spaghetti, etc. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 119 through 135for extruded shapes.

127	CANDY:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible sweets. (1) Note. Includes chewing gum.

128	CRACKER OR COOKIE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for thin, dry, or sweet biscuit. (1) Note. Includes cereal bar and cereal piece.

129	BREAD OR CAKE TYPE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for baked yeast, or raised flour or meal food product. (1) Note. Includes cheesecake or pancake.

130	SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR IN PLAN:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for edible food form that is substantially round. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 124, for pasta. 128, for cookie.

199	MISCELLANEOUS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design directed to edible food product not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Includes coffee, infusion, or tea bag. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 426,  Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products,   subclasses 77 through 84for tea bag. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 300 through 322for a beverage serving vessel and subclasses 601-604 for food holder or storage receptacle. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   for disposable food wrappers, boxes, and bottles. D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclass 184 for inedible cake or pastry decoration. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 100 through 104for pharmaceutical products, including suppository. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclasses 4 through 8.2for cosmetic products, including soap, dyes, lipstick, and lip balm. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclass 160 for dog chew-type toy.

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