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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Computer, Data Processor Equipment

2. Facsimile Equipment

3. Telegraph Equipment

4. Recording Medium or Carrier Therefor

5. Generated Image

6. Video or Audio Recording, Transmission or Playing Equipment

7. Miscellaneous

(1) Note. Design patents in this class are classified by what is claimed and shown in full lines only. Broken, hatched, or stippled lines, which may be included in design patent drawings, are considered as environment only.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 218 for belt attached carrier or holder for audio or communications equipment.
D6, Furnishings,   for computer furniture including chair, desk, or work surface; subclasses 407 through 635for audio-visual or information recording media storage cabinet or container; subclass 467 for remote control holder.
D8, Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 307 through 312for knob combined with escutcheon for radio or television.
D10, Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclasses 61-73 for graphic recorder; subclass 105 for lightning conductor or arrestor; subclasses 40-45 for timer; subclasses 46-121 for instrument or meter type apparatus for measuring or testing.
D13, Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 101 for laser or maser; subclasses 133-157 for electrical connector; subclass 168 for generic type, hand-held remote control; subclass 180 for electron tube; subclass 182 for transistor, semi-conductor, or integrated circuit.
D15, Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclass 144.2 for soldering iron.
D16, Photography and Optical Equipment,   subclass 134 for film camera lens; subclass 135 for television type magnifying lens; subclasses 205-207 for cinematic apparatus; subclasses 200-229 for photographic or cinematic apparatus.
D18, Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 1 through 12for word processor or typewriter; subclasses 4.4-4.6 for point-of-sale terminal; subclasses 6-11 for calculator; subclasses 24-33 for type font or display character subclasses 46-49 for document handler (e.g., sorter, feeder or receiver); subclasses 47-48, for sheet or copy sorter; subclasses 50-55 for computer printer, printing machine, or press.
D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 515 for toy computer or television; subclass 516 for toy phonograph, radio, tape or disc player; subclass 517 for toy telephone or communication equipment.
D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 370 through 384for fan.
D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 107 through 213for medical diagnosis or analysis equipment.
D26, Lighting,   subclasses 2 through 5for incandescent lamp.
D34, Material or Article Handling Equipment,   subclasses 12 through 27for cart for television.
D99, Miscellaneous,   subclass 28 for bank transaction terminal.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140]    140Telephone equipment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 496.  Design for system for transmitting sound communication, normally speech, to another location via wire, cord or radio.

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230through 238 , for antenna.
240through 256 , for telephone accessory or element.

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379, Telephonic Communications,   subclass 20 for equipment to measure switchboard element condition; subclass 84 for message storage on switchboard; subclass 313 for multiple section switchboard; subclasses 319 and 320 for single switchboard circuit; subclass 333 for trunk selector.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.1]    140.1Signal processor type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.  Design for equipment for central processing of telephone communication that connects, controls or processes telephone signals from distant terminals.

Example of a design for a telephone mainframe or central processing unit.

Example of a design for a telephone mainframe or centralprocessing unit.

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230through 238, for antenna.
301through 313, for computer mainframe equipment.
314through 340, for desk top terminal.
356through 461, for peripheral computer equipment including monitor, keypad and keyboard.

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D13, Equipment for Production Distribution, or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 184 for generic electrical casings.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.2]    140.2Freestanding console or cabinet:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.1.  Design for enclosed, stand-alone type telephone equipment that includes a permanent or defined work area for standing or seated operator.

Example of a design for a freestanding telephone console or cabinet.

Example of a design for a freestanding telephone consoleor cabinet.

(1) Note. Includes base transceiver cabinet type unit.

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314through 340, for desk top type computer or terminal.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.3]    140.3And vertical louver or detail:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.2.  Design that shows upright slat type openings or other significant detail placed perpendicular to the base.

Example of a handheld design for a telephone console cabinet with a vertical louver or detail.

Example of a handheld design for a telephone console cabinetwith a vertical louver or detail.

(1) Note. Excludes door or panel.

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312,for computer mainframe cabinet with vertical louver or detail.
240.1,for door or panel.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.4]    140.4Rack mounted or stacked type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.2.  Design for module that shows a provision for attaching to a frame type support structure or can be placed or positioned on top of similar type modules.

Example of a design for a rack mounted or stacked type telephone mainframe module.

Example of a design for a rack mounted or stacked type telephonemainframe module.

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313,for rack mounted or stacked type computer mainframe equipment.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.5]    140.5Pedestal or exterior type:
 Design under subclass under subclass140.2 for equipment for outdoor installation.

Example of a design for a pedestal type telephone module.

Example of a design for a pedestal type telephone module.

  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.6]    140.6Pole mounted:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.5.  Design that can be attached to a telephone pole.

Example of a design for a pole mounted telephone module.

Example of a design for a pole mounted telephone module.

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230through 238, for antenna

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D25, Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 126 through 132for post or beam.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.7]    140.7Switchboard or multiple line access:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.1.  Design for freestanding or desktop unit that includes switches for manually routing telephone or connections.

Example of a design for a telephone switchboard.

Example of a design for a telephone switchboard.

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140.2,for fully enclosed freestanding telephone switch type cabinet.

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361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices,   subclasses 627 and 823 for switchboard connector.
379, Telephonic Communications,   subclass 20 for equipment to measure switchboard element condition; subclass 84 for message storage at switchboard; subclass 242 for centralized switching system; subclass 308 for switching apparatus; subclass 313 for multiple section switchboard; 319 and 320 for single switchboard circuit; subclass 333 for trunk selector.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.8]    140.8Desktop type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.7.  Design for telephone switchboard device designed to be placed on a table type surface.

Example of a design for a desktop type telephone switchboard.

Example of a design for a desktop type telephone switchboard.

(1) Note. If a design includes a provision for placing or receiving telephone calls it is classified as a telephone.

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D6, Furnishings,   for computer furniture including chair, desk or work surface.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.9]    140.9With provision for telephone set attachment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.8.  Design for small telephone switchboard device designed to be attached or connected to a telephone set or base unit.

Example of a desktop switchboard with a provision for telephone set.

Example of a desktop switchboard with a provision for telephoneset.

(1) Note. If a design includes a provision for dialing or call making it is classified as a telephone.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 140.11]    140.11Includes screen:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.8.  Design that includes a display area for information.

Example of a design for a desktop type telephone switchboard that includes a screen.

Example of a design for a desktop type telephone switchboardthat includes a screen.

(1) Note. Excludes label area for individual buttons.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 141.1]    141.1Answering machine:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.  Design for device that automatically records and plays telephone messages.

Example of a design for a telephone answering machine.

Example of a design for a telephone answering machine.

(1) Note. If a design for an answering machine includes both a base unit and a headset it is classified as a telephone.
(2) Note. Includes LCD display.

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348, Television,   subclass 14.06 for answering machine.
379, Telephonic Communications,   subclass 67.1 for answering machine; subclass 902, Cross Reference Art Collection for patents relating to auto-switch devices for incoming voice data.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 141.2]    141.2Includes screen:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 141.  Design that includes a display area for information.

Example of a design for a telephone answering machine with screen.

Example of a design for a telephone answering machine withscreen.

  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 141.3]    141.3Caller Identification machine:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 140.  Design that indicates information pertaining to the source of a recovered call.

Example of a design for a telephone caller identification machine.

Example of a design for a telephone caller identification machine.

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191,for paging device.

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379, Telephonic Communications,   subclasses 88.19 through 88.21for caller identification equipment.
455, Telecommunications,   subclass 415 for radiotelephone type caller identification equipment.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 301]    301Mainframe, central processing, or server type:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for large, powerful computer serving connected, distant terminals or central processing unit exclusive of peripheral and remote devices.

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314through 340, for desktop terminal.
356through 461, for peripheral computer equipment including monitor, keypad and keyboard.
361through 369, for tape or disc drive.

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D18, Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 4.4 through 4.6for point-of-sale terminal; subclasses 6-11 for calculator.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 302]    302Freestanding console:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 301.  Design that includes a permanent or defined work area for standing or seated operator.

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314through 340, for desktop type computer or terminal.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 303]    303And paper printout:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 302.  Design that includes equipment for hard copy or printed data.

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359,360, for paper tape apparatus.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 304]    304Provision for seated operator:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 302.  Design that provides a defined work area that includes knee space.

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D6, Furnishings,   for computer furniture including chair, desk, or work surface.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 305]    305And Monitor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 304.  Design that includes screen display or receiver:
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 306]    306Plural:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 305.  Design that includes two or more monitors or screen type receivers.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 307]    307And Monitor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 302.  Design that includes screen display or receiver:
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 308]    308Cabinet:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 301.  Design for enclosed mainframe equipment or server that does not include a defined area for operator.

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313,for rack mounted or stacked module.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 309]    309Drum unit:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 308.  Design for housing the memory for a computer that includes a barrel-shape core.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 310]    310Plural identical units:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 308.  Design with duplicate or repeating cabinets or housing units that are substantially identical.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 311]    311And horizontal louver detail:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 308.  Design that includes slat type openings placed parallel to the base.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 312]    312And vertical louver detail:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 308.  Design that includes upright slat type openings placed perpendicular to the base.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 313]    313Rack mounted or stacked type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 301.  Design for module that attach to a mainframe support or stacked on top of one another.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 314]    314Desktop type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for small computer or computer terminal designed to be placed upon a desk or other work surface.

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300through 313, for mainframe computer.
341through 347, for pocket computer.
355through 433, for peripheral unit including monitor or keyboard.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 315]    315Laptop type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design for microcomputer that is portable, small enough for use with a user s lap, and folds into a compact position.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 316]    316Swivel display support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that includes a screen display or receiver that twists, pivots, or adjusts from side to side.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 317]    317Combined with camera:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that includes an optical lens member.

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D16, Photography and Optical Equipment,   subclass 134 for film camera lens; subclasses 200-229 for photographic or cinematic apparatus.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 318]    318And touch type courser pad:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that includes a control wherein movement of a finger tip controls the placement of the cursor member.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 319]    319Provision for compact disc (e.g., CD-ROM, etc.):
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that includes a built-in drive for CD-ROM.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 320]    320Distended or keyboard type compartment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that permits the set of key members or key pad to slide or lift from the body of the design.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 321]    321Front loading:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that accepts a floppy disk from a panel of the design facing the user.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 322]    322Screen attached at rear edge:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 321.  Design wherein the folding display area hinges or attaches to the body of the design at the back edge of the body.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 323]    323Side loading:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design that accepts a floppy disk from a panel on either the left or right ends of the design with respect to the user.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 324]    324And handle or extending support or foot member:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design with a carrying member or a support brace that distends from the body of the design.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 325]    325And trackball:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design that includes a spherical member that is rolled against the hand to place the cursor.

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417,for trackball.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 326]    326Screen attached at rear edge:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 323.  Design wherein the folding display area hinges or attaches to the body of the design at the back edge of the body.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 327]    327Screen attached at rear edge:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 315.  Design wherein the folding display area hinges or attaches to the body of the design at the back edge of the body.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 328]    328And handle or carrying means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes a member or support for lifting by the hand.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 329]    329And handset or acoustic coupler:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes a handle-shaped part of a telephone that contains a receiver and transmitter or a modem.
(1) Note. Design must include a computer type display member.

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242,for modem or acoustic coupler or data set.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 330]    330Acoustic coupler:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 329.  Design that includes a modem only.

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242,for modem or acoustic coupler or data set.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 331]    331Separable, sliding, or folding keyboard:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes a set of keys for typing that may be removed from the body of the design or that folds into a compact position.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 332]    332And printing means:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes means to produce hard copy or print.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 333]    333And standard keyboard:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes a conventional typewriter key arrangement for typing.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 334]    334And display:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 333.  Design that includes a screen or screen type receiver.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 335]    335And monitor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 334.  Design that includes a full-size screen type receiver.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 336]    336Monitor type (e.g., without keyboard, etc.):
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes a full-size screen type receiver.

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371through 382, for monitor.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 337]    337And provision for disk drive:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 336.  Design that includes a disk drive.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 338]    338Keypad type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 314.  Design that includes key members in an arrangement unlike that of a standard typing keyboard.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 339]    339And display:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 338.  Design that includes a screen or screen type receiver.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 340]    340And monitor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 339.  Design that includes a full-size screen type receiver.

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371through 382, for monitor.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 341]    341Pocket type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for small portable computer that is hand held or attached to the body.
(1) Note. Must be a complete integral unit.

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315through 327, for laptop.
426through 431, for hand-held scanner.

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D19, Office Supplies: Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclasses 26 through 31for electronic book, speller, or dictionary.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 342]    342And stylus or provision therefor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 341.  Design with pen type apparatus for entering data.

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432,for stylus type bar code reader or scanner.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 343]    343And antenna:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 341.  Design with projecting aerial for sending or receiving transmitted data.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 344]    344Wrist or body attached:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 341.  Design with provision to attach between the hand and arm or other portion of the body.

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426through 313, for hand held scanner or bar code reader.
427,for hand or finger attached scanner.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 345]    345Folding or integral cover:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 341.  Design that shows plural elements that fold into a compact size, or includes a lid or top member.

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315through 327, for laptop type computer.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 346]    346And keypad:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 341.  Design that includes an array of key members.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 347]    347Housing flared at one end:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 346.  Design wherein the body of the design narrows at the center or is wider at one end than at the center.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 348]    348Hard drive for personal computer:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 300.  Design for desktop type personal microcomputer mainframe.

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361,362, for tape reader or drive.
363through 369, for disc drive.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 349]    349Tower type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 348.  Design for desktop type personal microcomputer mainframe that rests on the narrow side and the height is greater than the width.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 350]    350And wheels:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 349.  Design that includes wheel members.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 351]    351Flared or protruding base:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 349.  Design wherein the edge that rests on the floor surface is wider that the top of the design.
  
[List of Patents for class D14 subclass 352]    352Footed (e.g., extended foot members, etc.):
 This subclass is indented under subclass 351.  Design that includes small support members that extend