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CLASS D99,	MISCELLANEOUS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Casket

2. Tombstone, Grave Marker, or Monument

3. Religious Article Not Elsewhere Specified

4. Vault, Safe, or Depository

5. Miscellaneous

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

1	CASKET:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for burial type container or coffin for interment of remains or container for ashes. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 1 through 16 , for element or attachment. 20, for burial vault. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 272 for trunk or shipping container; Cross-Reference Art Collection 903 for jewelry box or tableware case.

2	Combined with support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes a holder or legs to bear weight or to keep from falling or slipping.

3	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. (1) Note. The search for caskets that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

4	With transparent panel:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes a window like opening for viewing.

5	Urn:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design for a vase like container for holding ashes. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 163for flower holder. Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn.

6	Converging sides in plan:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes surfaces that join the top and bottom which bend or come together.

7	With handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes member or members for lifting. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   Dig. 1-10, handle digests. Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn with handle.

8	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design for part or accessories for casket or coffin or burial urn or the like.

9	Pedestal or bier:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for a stand on which a coffin is placed before burial.

10	Lining:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for the covering for the interior surface of a coffin.

11	Handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for member or lifting a coffin or burial container. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   Dig. 1-10, handle digests

12	Cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for to top or lid of a burial container. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 20, for grave or vault cover.

13	Corner plate:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for support member used at the point of intersection of planes in a burial container. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 354 through 381for generic support, guide or spacer; subclass 403 corner protector for door, window, etc.

14	Coffin screw or element thereof.
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical of advancing spiral threads for a burial container. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclass 387 , for screw.

15	Casket name or handle plate:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for an attachment for burial container for engraving information.

16	Handle mounting type, e.g., escutcheon, etc.:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 15.  Design for escutcheon for lifting member. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 350 through 353for escutcheon.

17	TOMBSTONE, GRAVE MARKER, OR MONUMENT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for memorial for burial place or formal memorial to celebrate an event or person. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 12, for casket cover. 27, for crucifix. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 10 through 44for sign.

18	With ground insertion provision.
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes provision for being held in the earth.

19	Combined with urn or flower holder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes provision for vase or flower support. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 163for flower holder. Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone combinedwith an urn or flower holder.

20	Grave surround or cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design for edge for grave area or grave surface cap.

21	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 12, for casket cover.

22	Animate representation:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof. Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone with an animaterepresentation.

23	Cross:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a symbolic representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified.

24	Vertically elongated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design where the length is exaggerated with respect to the width.

25	RELIGIOUS ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for article used for religion, spiritual belief or worship not elsewhere specified. (1) Note. Includes appliance used in the celebration of a religious ceremony, such as a baptismal font, tabernacle, monstrance, or similar article. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 117 through 129for holiday season decoration; subclass 130.1 for Christmas tree stand; subclass 131.1 for incense burner; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 95-116 for religious medal; subclass 122 for religious table shine; subclass 123 for cr\"e8che; subclasses 131-164 for religious sculpture or wall ornament. D26,  Lighting,   subclasses 9 through 23for candleholder or candelabrum.

26	Rosary:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25.  Design for a string of beads on which prayers may be counted. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D11,  Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclass 11 for strung jewelry. Caption: Example of a design for a rosary.

27	Cross or crucifix:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25.  Design for a religious symbol with a "T" structure. Caption: Example of a design for a cross or crucifix.

28	VAULT, SAFE, OR DEPOSITORY:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for security-type, reinforced container for valuables or secure means to entrust valuables. (1) Note. Includes coin holder or tray. (2) Note. Includes bank type depository deposit or withdrawal apparatus. (3) Note. Includes radioactive protective type vault SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 294 through 302for jewel or storage box. D18,  Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 3.1 for coin or money counter type machine.

29	Mailbox:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design for a container for deposit of mail. (1) Note. Includes newspaper receptacle. (2) Note. Includes element. Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox.

30	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. (1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 270 through 271.12for simulative storage box. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 600 through 681for simulative disposable packaging.

31	Combined:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.

32	With post:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31.  Design that includes the disclosure of a vertical, elongated support. (1) Note. Includes post, per se. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 126 through 135for post or beam. Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox with post.

33	Attachable to a vertical surface:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes a provision for being secured to an upright member or plane.

34	Coin holder or bank:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design for securing or supporting small pieces usually flat and circular authorized by a government for use as money. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 232 through 246for handbag or purse; subclasses 247-253, for wallet. D18,  Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 3.1 through 4.3for coin handling machine or cash register. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 1 through 9for vending machine.

35	Bank:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 34.  Design for container for holding money. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 294 through 302for jewel or storage box. D18,  Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 3.1 through 4.6for coin handling machine, cash register and point-of-sale terminal. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 1 through 9for vending machine. Caption: Example of a design for a bank.

36	Combined:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35.  Design that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.

37	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. (1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

38	Animate:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 271.2 through 271.3for storage box simulating an animal. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 601 through 630for disposable packaging simulating an animal. D21,  Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 576 through 657for toy animal figure. Caption: Example of a design for a band that simulatesan animal.

39	Humanoid:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 38.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a human animal or part thereof. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.3 for storage box simulating a human being. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 614 through 629for disposable packaging simulating a human being. D21,  Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 585 through 595for toy action figure; subclasses 621-649 for doll or toy human figure.

40	Quadruped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 38.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a four legged animal. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.2 for storage box simulating an animal. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 607 through 613for disposable packaging simulating a quadruped. D21,  Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 576 through 657for toy animal figure.

41	Building:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a construction such as a house, bridge or similar structure. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.6 for storage box simulating a building. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 636 through 641for disposable packaging simulating a building or part thereof. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 834 through 838for tent. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 1 through 34for structure or building; subclass 58 for stage set.

42	Vehicle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a means of transportation. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.11 and 271.12 for storage box simulating a vehicle. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 672 through 678for disposable packaging simulating a vehicle. D12,  Transportation, 1-132 for vehicles, per se.,   D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 424 through 435for toy vehicle; subclasses 533-560 for toy representation of vehicle.

43	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design directed to parts or accessories for designs not elsewhere specified.

99	MISCELLANEOUS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for miscellaneous ornamental designs not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Includes lamp lighter. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 58 for stage set.

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