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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. China, Glassware, Serving Vessel, or Tray

2. Beverage or Liquid Serving and Dispensing

3. Measured or Sequential Dispenser

4. Condiment Dispenser, Coaster, or Caddy

5. Holder or Storage Receptacle

6. Place Setting, Table Service Utensil, or Handle Therefor

7. Warming or Cooking

8. Processing, Preparing, or Handling

9. Element or Attachment

10. Fire Starter or Igniter

11. Miscellaneous

(1) Note. Design in this class is classified by both full-line and broken-line disclosure.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 202 for canteen or body attached beverage container, subclasses 273-303 for fully enclosed travel-type beverage service case, subclasses 304-314 for basket, and subclasses 315-317 for generic carrier or caddy.
D4, Brushware,   subclass 118 for scraper combined with brush.
D6, Furnishings,   subclasses 396 through 490for food display unit; subclasses 406.1-406.6 for lap tray, table, or desk; subclass 408 for sequential dispenser for dishes; subclasses 449-490 for wire dish rack; subclass 515 for measuring dispenser for powdered or granular material; subclasses 531 and 534 for bathroom-type cup holder; and subclasses 613-616 for place mat.
D8, Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 33 through 43for bottle or can opener; subclass 93 for knife sharpener attachment for food processor; subclasses 98-100 for sculpting tool, knife, or spatula; and subclasses 307-312 for handle or knob for stove.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 424 through 429for packaging tray and subclasses 523-528 for bottle or decanter.
D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instrument,   subclasses 46.2 and 46.3 for measuring implement.
D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 156for vase.
D12, Transportation,   subclasses 419 and 420 for vehicle-type cup holder and subclass 425 for vehicle specific food service tray.
D15, Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclass 82 for ice cream freezer and subclass 89 for refrigerator crisper drawer.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 1 through 9for vending machine and subclass 5 for vending machine for bottle, can, or carton.
D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 523 through 527for toy appliances.
D22, Arms, Pyrotechnics, Hunting and Fishing Equipment,   subclass 136 for minnow bucket or pail and subclass 118 for machete or hunting knife.
D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclass 201 for display-type beverage fountain and subclasses 238-243 for faucet-type fixture.
D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 197 through 199for nursing bottle and holder and subclass 224 for medical therapy-type liquid dispenser or vessel.
D27, Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies,   subclass 109 for ashtray combined with coaster and subclasses 173-179 for match or matchbook holder.
D28, Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclass 63 for brush or sponge for corporal use and subclass 64 for toothpick holder.
D29, Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclasses 125 through 130for fire extinguisher or element thereof.
D32, Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclasses 2 through 13for washing or cleaning machine and subclass 74 for crumb collector.
D34, Material or Article Handling Equipment,   subclass 3 for trash compactor.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 213]    213MISCELLANEOUS:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design under the Class Definition for subject matter pertaining to this class not elsewhere provided for.

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D28, Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclass 63 for brush or sponge for corporal use.
D29, Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclass 119 for pot holder.
D34, Material or Article Handling Equipment,   subclass 3 for trash compactor.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 300]    300BEVERAGE OR LIQUID SERVING OR DISPENSING:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design under the Class Definition for vessel for setting out fluids for consumption such as siphon bottle, coffeemaker, drinking fountain, pitcher, teapot, drink machine, beer keg or the like.
(1) Note. Classified by full-line disclosure.
(2) Note. Includes casing; excludes element.
(3) Note. Excludes element.

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300.1,for cocktail shaker.
387through 415, for element or attachment.
412through 415, for bowl or vessel specifically designed for blender.
510through 511, for sports bottle.
590through 599, for condiment dispenser, caster or caddy.
598,for cruet, decanter, or pitcher for condiment.
605,for insulated storage receptacle (e.g., vacuum bottle).

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 202 for canteen or body attached beverage container and subclasses 304-314 for industrial-type beverage container carrier or holder.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 5 for vending machine for bottle, can, or carton.
D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclass 201 for display-type beverage fountain.
D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 197 through 199for nursing bottle and holder and subclass 224 for medical therapy-type liquid dispenser or vessel.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 300.1]    300.1Shaker or siphon bottle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for pressurized beverage receptacle with a narrow neck or container used to shake or mix a beverage.

Example of a siphon type bottle.

Example of a siphon type bottle.

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D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 516 through 575for bottle, jug, jar, or can.
220, Receptacles,   subclass 568 for cocktail shaker.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 300.2]    300.2Stirrer or straw:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for slender rod for mixing beverage or a slender hollow tube used to suck beverage.

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507,for drinking vessel combined with diverse article.
635,for stirrer, straw or toothpick holder or storage receptacle.
643,for spoon combined with straw.
683,for cocktail pick.

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215, Bottles and Jars,   subclass 388 for drinking device with straw or drinking tube.
220, Receptacles,   subclass 705 for drinking device with straw.
239, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Equipment,   subclass 33 for straws.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 301]    301Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design that includes an ornamental appearance of another article as surface ornamentation or in three-dimensional representation.
(1) Note. Includes barrel simulation.

Example of a design for a serving a beverage with a simulative appearance.

Example of a design for a serving a beverage with a simulativeappearance.

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514through 521, for simulative drinking vessel.
599,for simulative cruet, decanter or pitcher for condiment.

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D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 307 through 336for simulative package or container.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 302]    302Handheld:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 301.  Design that includes an appendage for ease in lifting.

Example of a handheld design for serving a beverage with a simulative appearance.

Example of a handheld design for serving a beverage witha simulative appearance.

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600,for simulative cruet, decanter or pitcher for condiment with carrying handle.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 303]    303With rim-mounted pouring lip:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 302.  Design that includes a top edge with a flow director.

Example of a handheld design for serving a beverage with a simulative appearance and a rim-mounted pouring lip.

Example of a handheld design for serving a beverage witha simulative appearance and a rim-mounted pouring lip.

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598,for simulative cruet, decanter or pitcher for condiment.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 304]    304Upwardly directed beverage stream with catch basin:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design with dispensing spout that sends the flow in an upward direction such as a drinking fountain.

Example of a design with an upwardly directed beverage stream with catch basin.

Example of a design with an upwardly directed beveragestream with catch basin.

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D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclass 201 for water fountain.
239, Fluid Sprinkling Spraying and Diffusing,   subclasses 24 through 33for drinking fountain.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 305]    305Combined with diverse article:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design that includes has an additional feature or features such as a cup, condiment dispenser, grinder, clock, or the like.

Example of a design combined with a diverse article.

Example of a design combined with a diverse article.

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309through 311, for coffee maker including combined with coffeepot or cappuccino machine.
373,for coffee grinder.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 306]    306Console or floor type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for a valve type beverage dispenser that rests on the ground.

Example of a console or floor type beverage dispenser.

Example of a console or floor type beverage dispenser.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 275 for beverage.
222, Dispensing,   subclass 129.1 for cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 307]    307Provision for plural valve:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 306.  Design that has more than one spout, spigot, or stream director.

Example of a console type beverage dispenser with plural valve.

Example of a console type beverage dispenser with pluralvalve.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 275 for beverage.
222, Dispensing,   subclass 129.1 for cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 4 for vending machine with multiple diverse article or plural component such as a beverage or food vending machine.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 308]    308Provision for plural valve:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design that has more than one spout, spigot, or stream director.
(1) Note. Most items in this subclass are tabletop type.

Example of a console type beverage dispenser with plural valve.

Example of a console type beverage dispenser with pluralvalve.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 275 for beverage.
222, Dispensing,   subclass 129.1 for cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 309]    309Automatic drip or pressure brewing type, or having decanter-warming surface:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for coffee machine.
(1) Note. Includes cappuccino machine.

Example of a drip type beverage dispenser with a decanter-warming surface.

Example of a drip type beverage dispenser with a decanter-warmingsurface.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 292 for pressure vacuum; subclass 293 steamer or condenser type, subclasses 275-323.3 for beverage maker.
222, Dispensing,   subclasses 129.1 through 129.4for cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 310]    310Superimposed components:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design where the elements of the machine are stacked on top of each other such as a vacuum or drip type coffee maker.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 292 for pressure vacuum; subclass 293 steamer or condenser type, subclass 275-323.3 for beverage maker.
219, Electric Heating,   subclass 432 for vessel separable from stand.
222, Dispensing,   subclasses 129.1 through 129.4for cabinet-type dispenser for single mixed drinks.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 311]    311With Support or Overflow Tray for Receiving vessel:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design that shows a receptacle for misdirected beverage drippings.

Example of a beverage dispenser with a support or overflow tray for receiving vessel.

Example of a beverage dispenser with a support or overflowtray for receiving vessel.

  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 312]    312Provided with flow director:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design that includes a means for beverage liquid focus such as a spout or the like.

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354through 361, for cooking vessel.
589,for measured or sequential dispenser.
590through 600, for condiment dispenser.

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D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signaling Instruments,   subclass 46.2 for measuring cup/spoon.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 279 for infusers.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 313]    313Tap or valve actuated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design includes a spout with an on or off switch type mechanism.

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D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclass 325 barrel simulating.
D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclass 205 for cylindrical storage tank.
D34, Material or Article Handling Equipment,   subclass 39 for barrel, cask, or drum.
220, Receptacles,   subclass 592.19 for keg or barrel.
222, Dispensing,   subclass 146.4 for dispensing device with cooling means.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 314]    314Pivotally mounted for pouring:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design where the spout or cover can rotate or turn.

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320,for handle that pivots.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 315]    315Plural:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design that includes more than one flow director or spout.

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513,for drinking vessel with plural cavity.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 316]    316Rim-mounted pouring lip:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design where the spout is attached along the top edge of the beverage server.

Example of a design with a rim-mounted pouring lip.

Example of a design with a rim-mounted pouring lip.

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598,for cruet, decanter, or pitcher type condiment dispenser.

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99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus,   subclass 323.3 for hot beverage means.
D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signaling Instruments,   subclass 46.2 for measuring cup or spoon.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 317]    317With closure:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 316.  Design that shows a lid or cover.

Example of a design with rim-mounted pouring lip with closure.

Example of a design with rim-mounted pouring lip with closure.

  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 318]    318With handle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 316.  Design that shows a hand gripping means.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with rim-mounted pouring lip and handle.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with rim-mountedpouring lip and handle.

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210, Liquid Purification or Separation,   subclass 282 for removable cartridge or hand-manipulated container.
D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signaling Instruments,   subclass 46.2 for measuring cup or spoon.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 319]    319Plural attachment points or with finger opening:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 318.  Design with a hand gripping means that is a closed loop type or with hole for fingers.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with rim-mounted pouring lip and handle attaching plural at points.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with rim-mountedpouring lip and handle attaching plural at points.

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D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signaling Instruments,   subclass 46.2 for measuring cup or spoon.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 320]    320With pivoted handle or provision therefore:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design that shows a gripping means that turns or rotates.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with a pivoted handle.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with a pivotedhandle.

  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 321]    321With Closure:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 312.  Design that shows a lid.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 322]    322Latch or lever operated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 321.  Design with mechanism to lift lid or cover.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with a lever operated closure.

Example of a design for a liquid dispenser with a lever operatedclosure.

  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 323]    323WARMING OR COOKING:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design to prepare food by heating.
(1) Note. Classified by full-line disclosure.
(2) Note. Excludes element.

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402through 411, for element.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 324]    324Solar:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design that includes a heating device dependent upon energy from the sun.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 325]    325Popcorn:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design for cooking or popping kernels of corn or similar type food.

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376,for coating machine.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 326]    326Bottle or baby food warmer:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design for heating food or nursing liquid for infant.

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D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 197 through 199for nursing bottle or container.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 327]    327Invertible or convertible:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design that can be converted or adapted for another use or intended to be turned upside down for use.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 328]    328Radiant toaster:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design for mechanical device that glows or emits heat for toasting slices of bread or similar food product.

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350.1through 350.4, for counter top toaster oven.
601,for toast holder.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 329]    329Combined:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 328.  Design that includes a design for another article.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 330]    330Top loading:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 328.  Design the provides for food product to be inserted from above.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 331]    331Vertically disposed heating element:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design showing the warming coils aligned in a top to bottom direction.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 332]    332Solid or liquid fuel outdoor type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design intended for use outside and adapted to burn charcoal or light fuel such as a grill or barbecue.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 333]    333Masonry type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 332.  Design constructed of stonework or brickwork or similar block type material.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 334]    334Mobile unit:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 332.  Design showing wheels or the like.

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D12, Transportation,   subclasses 500 through 603for wheel or tire.
D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 563 for toy wheel.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 335]    335Unitary vertical support column:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 332.  Design with a single shaft type, bearing member.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 336]    336Cantilevered cooking service:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 335.  Design with the grill surface projects from the body of the design.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 337]    337Table top type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 332.  Design that may be portable or for use on a flat surface such as a table.

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350.1through 350.4, for counter top toaster oven.
351,for microwave oven.
363,for griddles.
366,for chafing dish with heat source.
367,for hot plate.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 338]    338With rotating or conveying feature:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design with a grill or cooking device that turns or oscillates food.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 339]    339Freestanding or built-in type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design that is self-contained or is designed to be inserted into wall or other support type structure.

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D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 524 for toy stove.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 340]    340Combined oven and surface unit:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 339.  Design that includes both an open cooking area and an enclosed baking area or unit.

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350.1through 350.4, for counter top oven.
351,for microwave oven.

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D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 524 for combined toy-cooking appliance.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 341]    341Cantilevered shelf or warming oven over burner area:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 340.  Design that shows a support or enclosed baking chamber or compartment that projects above an open cooking surface.
  
[List of Patents for class D7 subclass 342]    342Simulative of baroque motif:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 340.