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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Camera or Body Therefor

2. Projector or Viewer

3. Photographic Accessory

4. Ophthalmic Article

5. Optical Article Not Elsewhere Specified

(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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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 263 through 268for subject matter specifically directed to optical equipment; subclass 264 for contact lens case; subclass 265 for eyeglass case; subclass 266 for eyeglass holder; subclasses 267-268 for camera or photographic equipment case.
D10Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclasses 46 through 103for measuring or testing instrument embodying optical device (camera range finder excluded); subclasses 61-74 for transit or optical surveyor s instrument.
D12Transportation,   subclass 417 for vehicle visor-attached case for eyeglasses.
D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclasses 300 through 355for computer or data processing equipment; subclasses 420-431 for scanner or bar code reader; subclasses 474-482 for cassette for film or magnetic tape; subclass 484 for reel for film or magnetic tape.
D15Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 124 through 126for grinder for lens.
D18Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 36 for video image printer or copier; subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera; subclasses 50-59 for photolithography-type printing equipment.
D21Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 403 for kaleidoscope; subclass 514 for toy camera or projector; subclasses 660-661 for face mask or disguise.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 110.2 through 100.3for eyewear including provision to occlude or filter air (e.g., diving mask); subclass 120 for eye cup; subclasses 137, 150, and 172 for optical medical instrument; subclass 157 for ocular lens or implant; subclasses 158-161 for x-ray equipment.
D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight, or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture.
D29Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclasses 108 through 112for protective-type face mask or eye shield; subclass 109 for blinder-type sun visor, eye shade, or vision inhibitor; subclass 110 for eye shield attachment for helmet.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 100]    100OPHTHALMIC ARTICLE:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for spectacles or optical articles for improving vision.

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900,for Cross-Reference Collection of clip-on-type eyewear.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 263 through 268for case specifically directed to optical equipment; subclass 264 for contact lens case; subclass 265 for eyeglass case; subclass 266 for eyeglass holder.
D10Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclasses 46 through 103for measuring or testing instrument embodying optical device (camera range finder excluded).
D12Transportation,   subclass 417 for vehicle visor-attached case for eyeglasses.
D15Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 124 through 126for lens grinder.
D21Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 660 for costume or novelty-type mask.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 110.2 through 100.3for eyewear including provision to occlude or filter air (e.g., diving mask); subclass 120 for eye cup; subclasses 137, 150, and 172 for optical-type medical instrument; subclass 157 for ocular lens or implant.
D26Lighting,   subclasses 120 through 124for lens or glass for lighting fixture.
D29Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclasses 108 through 112for protective-type face mask or eye shield; subclass 109 for blinder-type sun visor, eye shade or vision inhibitor; subclass 110 for eye shield attachment for helmet.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 101]    101Lens:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 100.  Design for a ground or molded piece of transparent material with surfaces either configured or shaped to refract light for purposes of correcting or aiding vision.
(1) Note. Includes flip-up lens and multiple lens type.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 130]    130OPTICAL ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for device to enhance human vision not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. Includes element.
(2) Note. Classified by full line disclosure only.

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900,for Cross-Reference Collection of clip-on-type eyewear.

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D10Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclasses 46 through 103for measuring or testing instrument embodying optical device (camera range finder excluded); subclasses 61-74 for transit or optical surveyor s instrument.
D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclasses 301 through 355for computer or data processing equipment; subclasses 420-431 for scanner or bar code reader.
D15Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 124 through 126for lens grinder.
D18Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 36 for video image printer or copier; subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera; subclasses 50-59 for photolithographic printing equipment.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 110.2 through 100.3for eyewear including provision to occlude or filter air (e.g., diving mask); subclass 120 for eye cup; subclasses 137, 150, and 172 for optical-type medical instrument; subclass 157 for ocular lens or implant.
D29Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclasses 108 through 112for protective-type face mask or eye shield; subclass 109 for blinder-type sun visor, eye shade or vision inhibitor; subclass 110 for eye shield attachment for helmet.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 131]    131Microscope:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design for optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 132]    132Telescope:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design for optical instrument that employs an arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both to gather visible light of distant objects and permits direct observation.

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D22Arms, Pyrotechnics, Hunting and Fishing Equipment,   subclass 101 for telescope combined with firearm; subclass 109-110 for gun sight or mount.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 133]    133Binocular:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 132.  Design for optical device consisting of two small telescopes designed for simultaneous use by both eyes.
(1) Note. Includes field glasses and opera glasses.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 134]    134Lens or objective:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design for a ground or molded piece of transparent material with surfaces either configured or shaped to refract light for purposes of aiding vision.

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248,for head for photographic-type enlarger.

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D26Lighting,   subclasses 120 through 124for lens or glass for lighting fixture.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 135]    135Magnifying or reducing glass:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 134.  Design OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK1for a lens or combination of lenses for visually enlarging or compacting an object.

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248,for head used in enlarging transparency for making prints.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 136]    136Element or attachment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 134.  Design for part or accessory.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 137]    137Prism:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design for transparent object, usually with triangular ends, used for separating white light passed through it into a spectrum or for reflecting beams of light.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 200]    200CAMERA OR BODY THEREFOR:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for apparatus for taking photographs, moving or television pictures or housing therefor.
(1) Note. Includes camera-type computer accessory.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 263 through 268for case specifically directed to optical equipment; subclasses 267-268 for camera or photographic equipment case.
D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclasses 301 through 355for computer or data processing equipment; subclasses 420-431 for scanner or bar code reader.
D18Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera.
D21Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 514 for toy camera; subclasses 660-661 for costume-type mask or disguise.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 158 through 161for x-ray equipment.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 201]    201Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 202]    202Video type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design designed for use with magnetic tape or disc-type media.
(1) Note. Includes magnetic disc still camera.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 203]    203Security surveillance type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design specific to detecting danger or risk.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 204]    204Underwater:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design for use in or beneath liquid.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 205]    205Cinematographic:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design for taking motion pictures.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 206]    206With handgrip:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 205.  Design that includes means for holding in the hand.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 207]    207With multiple lens:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 205.  Design that includes plural lens or magnification members.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 208]    208Combined:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that includes the disclosure of another article.
(1) Note. Includes case.

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214,for stand mounted-type camera.
215,for booth or cabinet-type camera.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 263 through 268for case specifically directed to optical equipment; subclasses 267-268 for camera or photographic equipment case.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 209]    209With flash or flood light:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 208.  Design that includes lamp members.

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239,for camera mounted light or flash unit, per se.

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D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight or spotlight for photography.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 210]    210Plural objective lens:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design with more than one transparent optical material such as stereoscopic members to manipulate light.
(1) Note. Viewfinder or range finder excluded.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 211]    211Folding or extending case or lens:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that provides for multiple positions of the exterior case member or of the magnification lens.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 212]    212Laterally opening divided body:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 211.  Design that opens across the length of the exterior case.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 213]    213Lens on narrow side of body:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that includes the light-accepting member on the thin side of the case.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 214]    214Stand mounted:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that includes a support member.
(1) Note. Includes photo-identification-type camera.

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244,for tripod or unipod.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 215]    215Cabinet or booth type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that is mounted within in a furniture-type enclosure or surround.

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D25Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 16 for single occupant-type structure.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 216]    216Reflex viewing type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that is fitted with a mirror that reflects the image of object onto a viewing screen so that focus, lighting, and composition may be evaluated.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 217]    217Single lens:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 216.  Design that is fitted with one light-admitting lens.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 218]    218Separate lens and viewfinder:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design that includes individual optical members for the rangefinder-type apparatus.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 219]    219Element:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 200.  Design for part for camera.

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134through 135, for lens.
237through 249, for tripod, handgrip, or flash unit.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 219 for camera case attachable to user’s body; subclasses 267-268 for generic camera case.
D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclasses 474 through 481for cassette for film or magnetic tape; subclass 482 for transparency mount; subclass 484 for reel for film or magnetic tape.
D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 220]    220Rangefinder or viewfinder:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 219.  Design for instrument used to determine the distance on object from the camera lens or indicated what will appear in the field of view of the lens.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 221]    221PROJECTOR OR VIEWER:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for apparatus for projecting photographs or pictures images onto a screen.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 267 through 268for camera or photographic equipment case.
D18Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 36 for video image printer or copier; subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera; subclasses 50-59 for photolithographic printing equipment.
D21Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 514 for toy projector.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 158 through 161for x-ray equipment.
D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 222]    222Stereoscopic:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design for instrument with two eyepieces used to impart a three-dimensional effect to two images of the same scene taken as slightly different angles.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 223]    223Combined with printer:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design that includes a mechanism for producing paper-type copy.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 224]    224Combined with splicer:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design that includes a mechanism for cutting or editing film.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 225]    225Integrated unit:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design that is a self-contained for image viewing and reflection or projection.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 226]    226Coin operated or arcade type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 225.  Design that includes a mechanism to accept money.

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D21Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 325 through 327for arcade-type game.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 227]    227With eyepiece:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 225.  Design that includes an ocular member that fits close to the eye of the viewer.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 228]    228Plural screen:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 225.  Design that includes more than one viewing area for image display.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 229]    229Foldable, collapsible or articulated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 225.  Design that bends or can be repositioned into a compact configuration.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 230]    230Motion picture type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design specific to movie projector.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 231]    231With carrying handle or case:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 230.  Design that includes a grip for holding or storage type enclosure.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 267 through 268for camera or projector binocular case.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 232]    232Overhead or opaque type:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 230.  Design for displaying images at a right angle to the projector.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 233]    233With provision for transparency magazine:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design that provides for shuttling slides out of and into a case or holder.

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236,for magazine or cartridge.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 234]    234With carrying handle or case:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 233.  Design that includes a grip for holding or storage-type enclosure.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 267 through 268for camera or projector binocular case.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 235]    235Element or attachment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 221.  Design for part or accessory.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 236]    236Transparency holder:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 235.  Design for magazine or cartridge.

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D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclass 482 for transparency mount.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 237]    237PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORY:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for camera attachment or support equipment for taking, processing, or developing photographs or pictures.

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219,for camera combined with photo meter.

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D3Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 263 through 268for case specifically directed to optical equipment; subclasses 267-268 for camera or photographic equipment case.
D10Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclasses 46 through 103for measuring or testing instrument embodying optical device (camera range finder excluded).
D14Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment,   subclasses 474 through 482for cassette for film or magnetic tape; subclass 484 for reel for film or magnetic tape.
D18Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 36 for video image printer or copier; subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera; subclasses 50-59 for photolithographic printing equipment.
D24Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclasses 158 through 161for x-ray equipment.
D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight, or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 238]    238Photometer, color, or exposure meter:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 237.  Design for device to measure and indicate the degree or property of color or light.

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219,for meter coupled to camera body.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 239]    239Camera mounted movie light or flash unit:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 237.  Design for lamp bracket to hold flood or flash bulb.

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D26Lighting,   subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight, or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 240]    240Provision for angle adjustment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 239.  Design that includes means to adjust the position of the light member or members.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 241]    241Screen or element thereof:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 237.  Design for display of light images or part thereof.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 242]    242Support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 237.  Design for holding camera or projector.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 243]    243Handgrip or shoulder support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 242.  Design for holding in the hand or holding on the body between the neck and arm.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 244]    244Tripod or unipod:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 242.  Design that supports a camera with three legs or one leg.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 245]    245Element:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 244.  Design for part of tripod or unipod.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 246]    246Film processing equipment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 237.  Design for developing photographic-type transparencies.
(1) Note. Includes photo processing or printing machine.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 247]    247Medical image film:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 246.  Design specific to medical-type pictures.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 248]    248Enlarger, printer or head therefor:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 246.  Design for expanding the size of images for making prints, making copies of prints, or lens apparatus therefor.

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134,for lens.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 249]    249Tray, tank or drum
 This subclass is indented under subclass 246.  Design for the enclosure used to chemically process or develop camera-type images.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 250]    250Element or accessory:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 246.  Design for part or accessory not elsewhere specified.
  
[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 300]    300Eyeglasses, eyewear, or frame therefor: