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CLASS D06,	FURNISHINGS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Mirror, frame, picture mount, or easel-type support

2. Apparel support

3. Furniture, freestanding support, or frame therefore

4. Article support, holder, or dispenser not otherwise provided for

5. Window covering

6. Carpet, floor mat, or rug

7. Household linen, mattress, or cushion

8. Elements or attachments specific to the above listed subject matter

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

300	MIRROR, FRAME, PICTURE MOUNT, OR EASEL TYPE SUPPORT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for decorative edges or surround for reflective mirror, frame or art or an three-leg type holder or support for this subject matter. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 396 through 490, for combination with freestanding furniture. 419, for furniture type book reading stand. 568, for combination with horizontal support surface. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 354 through 372for hook or support for mirror or picture. D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 132 through 140for plaque or wall decoration. D12,  Transportation,   subclasses 187 through 189for vehicular rear view mirror. D19,  Office Supplies; Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclass 52 for blackboard or bulletin board. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 10 through 44for sign. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 119 through 137for extrusion or molding for picture frame or mirror. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclasses 64.1 through 64.7for hand held mirror.

315	APPAREL SUPPORT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for holding or hanging clothing. (1) Note. Apparel support in combination with free-standing furniture excluded. (2) Note. A hook comprised of a furniture-like mount attachable to a vertical surface is classified in the following subclasses. A generic type hook, such as one designed for a wall or door, is classified in Class D8. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 343, for hook in combination with seat. 410, for freestanding towel support. 411 through 415, for freestanding apparel support. 419, for furniture type book reading stand. 568, for combination with horizontal support surface. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 349 through 372for wall-mounted coat hook .

329	FURNITURE, FREESTANDING SUPPORT, OR FRAME THEREFOR:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for movable contents articles for household or office use such as seating, tables, desks, display and storage cabinets. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 512 through 595, for wall-mounted desk, shelf or similar support SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 719 for sleeping bag. D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 20 through 27for sewing supply caddy or carrier. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   for generic hardware such as hinge, pull, handle, glide; subclass 375 for caster; subclass 403 for furniture corner protector. D12,  Transportation,   subclass 115 for bicycle rack or holder; subclasses 128-133 for perambulator, invalid chair or stretcher; subclasses 415 – 426.1 for vehicle integrated holder for disc. D13,  Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 184 for casing or enclosure for electronic equipment not elsewhere specified. D14,  Recording, Communication, or Informational Retrieval Equipment,   subclass 133 , and 175-184 for cabinet for radio, television or stereo. D15,  Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 66 through 78for sewing machine cabinets and parts; subclasses 151 and 152 for oil collecting cabinets. D19,  Office Supplies; Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclass 52 for blackboard, bulletin board or drawing board; subclasses 75-80 for card file. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 30 for mannequin. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 397 for game or card table; subclasses 416-417 for rocking horse; subclasses 519-522 for toy furniture; subclasses 686-691 for bench or body support for physical exercise; subclasses 783-784 for billiard or pool table; subclasses 823-825 for playground type swing. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclass 59 for sink combined with cabinet; subclasses 296-297 for toilet training chair; subclass 303 for support for plumbing fixture. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclass 183 for physician s examination table; subclass 234 for laboratory ventilation hood. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 64 for stepladder. D26,  Lighting,   subclass 58 for table combined with lamp. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclass 15 for hair dryer combined with chair. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclasses 134 through 143for saddlery. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclass 25 for altar; subclass 28 for bank depository.

512	ARTICLE SUPPORT HOLDER OR DISPENSER NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for mounting-type device or device that dispenses contents in prescribed amounts not otherwise provided for. (1) Note. Includes only those supports that are comprised of a horizontal supporting surface such as a shelf, a partially or fully enclosed structure, or combination thereof. (2) Note. Generic type support or bracket in the form of a hook, clip, clamp, brackets or the like, or any lesser article than a shelf-like article, is classified in Class D8. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 20 through 27for sewing supplies holder or case; subclasses 276-292, 900, 902 and 905 for suitcase, brief case and tool box; subclasses 304-314 for basket or open bin. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclass 590 for kitchen condiment container holder or spice rack; subclass 616 for drinking glass or bottle holder; subclass 637 for food processor blade support. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclass 71 for tool holder including bagging tool for packing groceries; subclass 303 for hand grip; subclasses 349-399 for fastener, support or mount. D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 156for flowerpot or plant holder including topiary type plant form. D12,  Transportation,   subclasses 415 through 426.1for vehicle integrated holder for CD type disc. D16,  Photography and Optical Equipment,   subclass 129 holder or support for eyeglasses. D19,  Office Supplies; Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclasses 86 through 92for desk tray document holder. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 30 for mannequin. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclass 128 for holder or support rack for medical type equipment; subclasses 224-226 for vessel for reagent material; subclasses 227-230 for medical tray, rack or vessel holder; subclass 199, for nursing bottle support. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 55 for rigid drapery valance or cornice. D27,  Tobacco and Smokers Supplies,   subclass 102 for ash receiver, snuffer or support; subclass 184 for cigarette dispenser; subclass 186 for cover for cigarette pack. D34,  Material of Article Handling Equipment,   subclasses 12 through 27for cart or dolly including wheeled television support stands.

575	WINDOW COVERING:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for a shade or decorative hanging for opening in a wall or roof in a building or vehicle such as a curtain, swag, valence or Venetian blind. (1) Note. Includes shower curtain. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 354 through 372for mounting hardware for curtain; subclass 358 for tilter or control unit for Venetian blind; subclass 394 for Venetian blind type cord latch; subclass 499 for shade locking or ratchet mechanism. D12,  Transportation,   subclass 183 for window or curtain deflector for vehicle. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 52 for window; subclass 53 for window screen or guard; subclass 54 for window well cover; subclass 55 for rigid drapery valance or cornice.

582	CARPET, FLOOR MAT, OR RUG:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for a floor covering. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D12,  Transportation,   subclass 203 , for vehicular mat, step or step plate. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 706 for court boundary; 792 for golf training mat. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machines,   subclass 57 for sink mat.

595	HOUSEHOLD LINEN, MATTRESS, OR CUSHION:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Designs for household textile articles, bedding or pillow. (1) Note. Includes napkin. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 719 for sleeping bag. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclass 388 for insulating mat for cooking range. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclass 63 for bath mitt or cloth. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclass 145 for animal blanket. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machines,   subclass 57 mat for sink or bathtub.

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