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CLASS D08,	TOOLS AND HARDWARE
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Tools and implements for agriculture forestry and horticulture

2. Other tools and implements

3. Handle, knob and pull

4. Hinge

5. Locking and closing device

6. Fastener, support and mount not elsewhere specified

7. Fitting for door, window and furniture not elsewhere specified

8. Miscellaneous

9. Digests for Handle Configurations

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

1	TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS FOR AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND HORTICULTURE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for hand-held articles used for cultivating plants, gardening or caring for forests. (1) Note. Includes plant stake. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D15,  Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclass 11 for plow. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 472 for sand toy including toy mold; subclass 532 for toy tool.

14	OTHER TOOLS AND IMPLEMENTS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for additional hand-held simple machine. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 1 through 13, Tools and Implements for Agriculture, Forestry, and Horticulture. 107, handle for tool. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 7,  Compound Tools,   for pertinent subclass(es) as determined by schedule review. 15,  Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,   subclasses 104.001 through 245.1for implements. 16,  Miscellaneous Hardware,   subclasses 110 R-116A for miscellaneous tool handles; Digest 12 for hand grips; Digest 18 for composition handles; Digest 19 for cast or molded handles. 30,  Cutlery,   subclasses 165 through 313for cutting tools; subclasses 340-344 for handles and blade connections. 80,  Tools,   for pertinent subclass(es) as determined by schedule review. 81,  Surgery Instruments,   for pertinent subclass(es) as determined by schedule review. D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 317 cleat or spike for shoe. D4,  Brushware,   for pertinent subclass(es) as determined by schedule review. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 642 through 664for place setting, table service utensil. D15,  Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 138 through 143for machinery parts (e.g., drill bit, die, reamer, etc.); subclass 144 for power source for soldering or welding equipment. D22,  Arms, Pyrotechnics, Hunting and Fishing Equipment,   subclass 137 for fishing reel; subclass 149 for fisherman s tool. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling, Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 250 through 254for faucet or valve handle; subclasses 259-265 for fitting or conduit for fluid handling; subclass 269 for internal washer, gasket or packing for valve or faucet; subclasses 403-409 for fireplace equipment. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 133 through 154for hand manipulated medical or dental type tool; subclass 199 for holder for baby bottle; subclasses 224 – 231 for specimen handling, preparation or testing type tool. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 67 for sawhorse subclasses 68-69 for scaffold element or coupling; subclasses 126-132 for architectural post beam or column; subclass 135 for fence post or cap; subclass 164 for reinforcing bar for concrete form. D26,  Lighting,   subclasses 142 through 156for stand supported holder for flashlight. D27,  Tobacco and Smokers Supplies,   subclasses 195 through 196for cigar cutting or smoker s tool. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclass 99 for horseshoe caulk. Subclasses for 138-143 for saddle type hardware including harness and yoke; subclass 162 for animal waste collector type rake or scoop. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclasses 35 through 75for laundering, cleaning, or drying tools or implements

300	HANDLE, KNOB OR PULL:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for attachment for an article to aid grasping or holding. (1) Note. The subclass and its indented subclasses are restricted to handle, knob or pull which provide a grip for lifting or grasping, closing a door or panel. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 107, handle for tool. 331 through 348, for lock or closing device. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: 16,  Miscellaneous Hardware,   subclasses 110 R-116A for miscellaneous tool handles; Digest 12 for hand grips; Digest 18 for composition handles; Digest 19 for cast or molded handles. D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 324 for handbag frame. D4,  Brushware,   subclasses 104 through 113for toothbrush handle; subclass 138 for handle or handle and back for brushware. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 393 through 395for handle attachment for drinking cup or pitcher; subclasses 393-395 for handle for cooking vessel; subclasses 662-664 for handle for place setting (e.g., knife, fork, spoon). D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclass 434 for handle type attachment for shopping bag; subclass 437 for can or bottle and pouring attachment for can. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling, Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 250 through 254for faucet or valve handle. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machines,   subclasses 35 through 75handle for cleaning equipment. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclasses 15 through 16for coffin handle.

323	HINGE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for joint member on which lid or door swings (1) Note. Element included. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 387, screw. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 324 for handbag frame. D16,  Photography and Optical Equipment,   subclass 334 for hinge for eyeglass.

330	LOCKING OR CLOSING DEVICE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for mechanism to fasten or secure an article. (1) Note. Includes door closer. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 499, for roller shade locking or ratchet mechanism.

349	FASTENER, SUPPORT OR MOUNT NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for attaching, holding articles not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Element included. (2) Note. Includes end or swivel for rope or cable. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 317 for cleat or spike for shoe. D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 503 through 508for bed frame component; subclasses 553-574 for wall mounted support structure for vertical surface; subclasses 567-574 for shelf; subclass 578 for drapery tieback; subclass 579 for fabric type cornice; subclass 581 for shade pull or tassel; subclass 607 for clip for holding blanket or sheet. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclass 437 for can or bottle and pouring attachment for can. D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclass 13 for chain type jewelry; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 86-88 for jewelry clasp, clamp, clip, etc.; subclasses 182-183 for flagpole holder; subclasses 200-241 for apparel type fastener. D12,  Transportation,   subclass 51 for railway tie clamp. D13,  Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 120 for battery terminal clamp; subclass 129 for electrical insulator; subclasses 133-157 for electrical connector; subclasses 139.1- 139.8 for electrical receptacle; subclass 152 for junction or outlet box; subclass 155 for electrical conductor. D19,  Office Supplies; Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclass 56 for clip for pen or pencil; subclass 86 for paper clip or fastener. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 840 for tent stake or peg. D22,  Arms, Pyrotechnics, Hunting and Fishing Equipment,   subclass 137 for fishing reel. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 259 through 265for fitting or conduit for fluid handling; subclass 269 for internal washer, gasket or packing for valve or faucet; subclass 303 for support for bathtub or sink. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclass 199 for holder for baby bottle. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 67 for sawhorse; subclasses 68-69 for scaffold element or coupling; subclasses 126-132 for architectural post beam or column; subclass 135 for fence post or cap; subclass 164 for reinforcing bar for concrete form. D26,  Lighting,   subclasses 142 through 156for stand supported holder for flashlight; subclass 144 for lamp mantel support. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclass 99 for horseshoe caulk. D34,  Material or Article Handling Equipment,   subclass 33 for capstan. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclass 14 for coffin screw.

400	FITTING FOR DOOR, WINDOW OR FURNITURE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for a hardware for hinged, sliding or revolving barrier or furniture not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Includes sash weight. (2) Note. Includes trunk fitting not provided for above. (3) Note. Includes casement window operating mechanism. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 330, for door opener or closer. 360, for window pulley. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 315 through 328for garment hanger; subclasses 503-508 for bed frame component; subclasses 553-574 for wall mounted support structure for vertical surface; subclasses 567-574 for shelf; subclasses 575-581 for window shade; subclass 578 for drapery tieback; subclass 579 for fabric type cornice; subclass 581 for shade pull or tassel.

499	MISCELLANEOUS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for tool or hardware not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Includes chain. (2) Note. Includes roller shade locking or ratchet mechanism. (3) Note. Includes show guard for roof.

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