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U.S. Patent Classification System - Classification Definitions
as of June 30, 2000

[Explanation of Data]

Patents classified in a subclass may be accessed by either clicking on the subclass number
preceding each subclass definition or on the " [Patents] " icon, below.
( please note that patents for some subclasses may not be available )

For classification search strategies, please refer to the Classification Index Explanation of Data web page.

(definitions have been obtained from the Patents ASSIST CD-ROM which is produced by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Electronic Products Branch)


Class 007

COMPOUND TOOLS


Class Definition:
This class includes a hand-held tool which has thereon miscellaneous combinations of diverse tools, not properly classifiable in any other tool class.
(1) Note. Novel features of specific tools forming part of a structure proper for this class are cross-referenced to the appropriate tool classes.

LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Class 401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, is the locus of patents to implements which include plural tools. See the references to Class 401, below, for a definition of the subclasses of that class.
Search the classes below for tools to perform a given function combined with additional tool structure to perform an additional function, all within the definition of the noted classes.

REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, 103.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 105.
29, Metal Working, 270 for compound assembly hand tools, subclasses 592+ for a process of applying a nail, staple or clip, and subclass 560.1 for a convertible machine of the vise type, not elsewhere provided for.
30, Cutlery, 123 for cutlery combined with other devices provided for in that class definition and subclass 452 for a static implement having plural tools for performing successive dissimilar operations; e.g., rough-cut and finishing or wood cutting and graphite cutting operations.
33, Geometrical Instruments, appropriate subclasses, especially 626.
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, 89.1 for a blotting tool combined with another tool for a purpose other than drying.
42, Firearms, subclass 53 for pistol swords, subclass 86 for bayonets, and subclass 90 for wirecutters combined with guns or bayonets.
47, Plant Husbandry, appropriate subclasses.
56, Harvesters, 400.04 for hand rakes combined with other tools.
69, Leather Manufactures, subclass 20 for tools under that class definition.
72, Metal Deforming, subclass 460 for disclosure of a work-gripping clamp having an adjacent deforming tool face, and subclasses 71, 186, 204, 325+, and 464 for disclosure of a deforming tool and a cutting tool in one structure.
81, Tools, appropriate subclasses for specific tool detail.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, subclass 22 for combined tools adapted for preparing a fuse for application to a cap.
114, Ships, 221 for implements and tools used with ships.
131, Tobacco, subclass 233 for combinations of ash receivers and a cigar tip cutters, subclass 243 for combined or compound smoking device cleaning tools, and subclasses 248 and 253+ for combined cigar tip cutters, perforators and slitters.
132, Toilet, 75.3 for compound manicuring implements.
140, Wireworking, 123 for wireworking implements and tools under that class definition.
168, Farriery, 45 for compound tools employed by blacksmiths in fitting and securing in place the shoes of cattle and horses.
172, Earth Working, 371, especially subclass 375 for compound earth working tools, such as a tool with two hoe portions.
175, Boring or Penetrating the Earth, subclass 327 for compound earth boring tool, such as a tool composed of rolling and nonrolling cutters or for a combined bit and reamer.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 234 for a pocket-carried receptacle having diverse tools therein.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, subclass 96.5 for glass scoring means combined with breaking means.
227, Elongated-Member-Driving Apparatus, 12 for combined apparatus for stretching and attaching flaccid material to a rigid supporting surface by applying a member, e.g., nail, staple, etc.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, 2 and 51+ for combined handling implements.
299, Mining and In Situ Disintegration of Hard Material, appropriate subclasses.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 9 for plural, generally simultaneously operable coating tools for plural or curved surfaces, subclasses 16+ for diverse coating tools, subclasses 29+ for plural coating tools, including one which is projectable and retractable, subclasses 34+ for plural, simultaneously exposed, coating tools, each with individual supply, subclasses 37+ for plural coating tools with supply to less than all, sbuclass 52 for a tool which is a piece of solid coating material for rubbing contact with a surface, and a noncoating tool, subclass 195 for a tool which applies or spreads fluent coating material, and a noncoating tool.
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 223 for a tool including cutting edges for drilling and additional cutting edges for reaming or counter sinking.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus, subclass 183 for a compound hand tool having alternatively used plural shaping surfaces mounted on a common handle, and subclass 184 for a compound implement including distinct shaping and severing means.
452, Butchering, appropriate subclasses for compound tools used in butchering, particularly 2 for a shrimp processing tool, subclasses 6+ for a hand tool used to process other crustaceans, subclass 17 for a bivalve opening tool, subclass 103 for a compound hand tool used for fish scaling, hair or feather removal, subclasses 132+ for a hand-held skinning tool, subclass 137 for a hand-held deboning tool, subclasses 145-147 for hand held meat tenderizers, and subclasses 161 and 166+ for fish processing hand tools.
463, Amusement Devices: Games, subclass 47.4 for a striking type of weapon for use on a human being (e.g., a police club, etc.) which is combined with a cutter.


SUBCLASSES


Subclass: 100 [Patents]

AUTOMOBILE REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized for the task or repair or maintenance of automotive vehicles or specific parts thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 104.011 for cylinder piston and plug cleaners.
81, Tools, subclass 9.24 for engine tappet adjusters.

Subclass: 101 [Patents]

WATCHMAKING OR REPAIR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized for the task of repair, making or maintenance of clocks, watches, or the like.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, 700 for assembling tools for watches, especially subclass 807 for a tool for assembling a crystal to a watch or clock.
81, Tools, subclass 6 for watchmakers' tools provided for under that class definition.
968, Horology, 651 for an alternative search for U.S. patents, based upon a modification of the European Patent Office Classification.

Subclass: 102 [Patents]

SHOEMAKING OR LEATHER WORKING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized or specialized to the task of shoe repair or leather working.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
12, Boot and Shoe Making, 103 for boot and shoe making tools.
69, Leather Manufactures, subclass 20 for leather working tools under that class definition.

Subclass: 103 [Patents]

CARPET INSTALLATION, FINISHING, OR TRIMMING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized to the problems of carpet installation, edge finishing, or edge trimming.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, 200 for implements or apparatus utilizing mechanical advantage to stretch a carpet when installing it.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 8.6 for devices to aid in stretching a carpet when installing it.

Subclass: 104 [Patents]

SPECIALIZED TO MINING OR MINER'S USE, E.G., MINER'S CANDLESTICK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized to the various tasks encountered by a miner and which may include a candlestick or means to support a candle.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
431, Combustion, subclass 296 for a miner's candlestick holder and a hook, clamp, or spike for securing the holder to a wall or other external structure.

Subclass: 105 [Patents]

HOUSE PAINTING, PAPER HANGING, OR GLAZING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are specialized to the task of (1) interior or exterior house painting, (2) hanging of wallpaper, (3) installation of window glass, or (4) any combination of the above.

Subclass: 106 [Patents]

FISHING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized to the catching, landing or cleaning of fish.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, 4 for the various devices, therein classified, used in the art of fishing.

Subclass: 107 [Patents]

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FORMING OR WIRE PREPARATION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools specialized to (1) the forming of a connection between a conductor wire and another conductor element, or (2) the preparation of a conductor wire prior to forming a connection.

Subclass: 108 [Patents]

With screwdriver:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Tools wherein one member of the compound tool is a screwdriver.

Subclass: 109 [Patents]

FOR STOVE, RANGE, OR FURNACE USE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein at least one member of the compound tool is specialized to the use or maintenance of a stove, cooking range, or furnace.

Subclass: 110 [Patents]

COOKING, BAKING, OR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or specialized to the task of cooking or baking food or the preparation of food.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 and 151+, for receptacle openers and closure removers, e.g., can openers, bottle crown removers, etc.

Subclass: 111 [Patents]

Rolling pin, combined or convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Tools comprising a food or dough roller having handles at either end (1) combined with an implement or tool having a diverse function, or (2) having interchangeable or rearrangeable parts for conversion to an implement or tool having a diverse function.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, subclass 13 for a rolling pin or a pastry roller which includes only that part of the roller structure and its support which is rotatably mounted except that a cover or a pad, per se, that is disclosed or claimed solely for or in combination with such a roller is included herein.

Subclass: 112 [Patents]

With culinary fork:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Tools wherein one of the tools is kitchen or eating related and is formed of two or more tines or prongs and is used for piercing or otherwise picking up foodstuff.

Subclass: 113 [Patents]

With knife or cutter means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Tools wherein one of the tools is in the form of a knife or cutter.

Subclass: 114 [Patents]

WEEDING, GARDENING, OR LIGHT AGRICULTURAL OR EARTHWORKING USE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools specialized for light agricultural use such as planting, weeding, gardening in general, or light digging, trenching, or the like.
(1) Note. Hand carried military intrenching tools, when combined with another tool, the combination being proper for this class, are provided for in this or an indented subclass.
(2) Note. Pruning tools, such as axes, saws, or other cutting tools are not considered to be "agricultural" for this subclass.

Subclass: 115 [Patents]

Pitch fork:
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Tools wherein at least one of the tools is formed of two or more tines or prongs at the end of an elongate handle and is used for piercing or otherwise picking up material to be moved.

Subclass: 116 [Patents]

Spade or shovel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Tools wherein at least one of the tools has a handle portion attached to a somewhat flattened scoop-like portion which has for its primary purpose that of digging into the earth to move or remove same, and is commonly known as a spade or shovel.
(1) Note. Compound tools having thereon structure which is commonly known as a garden hoe, will be found in subclass 114 above.

Subclass: 117 [Patents]

SPECIALIZED TO WIRE FENCE INSTALLATION OR REPAIR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are organized, assembled, or otherwise specialized to the installation or repair of fences which have wire as a structural component.

Subclass: 118 [Patents]

POCKETKNIFE TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools which are foldable or otherwise retractable into a common handle or sheath and generally resemble a common "pocketknife".

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 151 for pocket tools showing and claiming handles for cutlery implements or showing cutlery and other tools but claiming only features limited to cutlery. This class (7) includes patents showing and claiming cutlery implements combined with other tools and handles for tools showing cutlery implements and other tools.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, 31 for pocket tools specially designed for loading fireworks and bursting charges.

Subclass: 119 [Patents]

With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Tools wherein one of the tools functions to measure size, distance, angle, or any other measurable attribute.

Subclass: 120 [Patents]

With abrasive sharpening means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Tools provided with abrasive means, usually on the handle of the case or sheath, intended to function as a knife or blade sharpener.

Subclass: 121 [Patents]

THIMBLE AND THREAD CUTTER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein a thimble, i.e., a cap or cover used in sewing to protect the finger when pushing the needle, is combined with a means to cut sewing thread.

Subclass: 122 [Patents]

SHINGLE GAUGE OR HATCHET, HAND AXE, OR HAMMER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein a hatchet, hand axe, or hammer is combined with a linear distance gauge which provides the necessary or pertinent distances required when installing roofing shingles.

Subclass: 123 [Patents]

WITH BUTTON HOOK OR SHOE HORN:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein at least one of the tools is (1) a hook-like member designed to facilitate the insertion of a button into a buttonhole, or (2) a member designed to facilitate the insertion of the foot into a shoe or boot.

Subclass: 124 [Patents]

MUTILATING ERASER COMBINED WITH BURNISHER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools for removing markings in the nature of indicia from a sheet, which tool defaces the surface of the sheet in the operation (e.g., rasp, scraper, abradant); and another tool which restores the defaced surface to an acceptably smooth condition.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 105.51 for a burnisher combined with a nonmutilating (i.e., rubber) eraser.
30, Cutlery, 123 for a bladed tool which erases by scraping a surface, combined with a nonerasing device other than a tool.

Subclass: 125 [Patents]

PLIER TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools having the dominant or general structure of pliers.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, particularly 300 for tool-jaw(s) positioned by relatively movable plural handles (e.g., pliers).

Subclass: 126 [Patents]

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. With receptacle opener or closure remover: Tools wherein at least one of the tools is designed to open or remove receptacle closures.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
151 for receptacle openers or closure removers not combined with or in the form of pliers.

Subclass: 127 [Patents]

With tool or plier handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Tools wherein one or more tools are integral with and/or mounted on the manually held operating levers at a point up to, but not including, the lever pivot and/or pivot hubs.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
132 for plier-type tools having cutters formed on the pivot hubs of the pliers handles.

Subclass: 128 [Patents]

With tool pivoted to plier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Tools wherein one or more tools are mounted on a pivot on some part of the plier.
(1) Note. The tool referred to in this definition need not be the tool which is mounted on the manually held operating lever.

Subclass: 129 [Patents]

With cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Tools wherein at least one of the tools is a cutter.
(1) Note. The tool referred to in this definition need not be the tool which is mounted on the manually held operating lever.

Subclass: 130 [Patents]

Nipper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Tools wherein a cutter is in the form of a nipper, i.e., the cutting jaws meet to sever the material between them.

Subclass: 131 [Patents]

Shear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Tools wherein the cutter is in the form of a shear, i.e., the cutting edges of the blades move past and in substantial contact with each other in the cutting operation.

Subclass: 132 [Patents]

With cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Tools wherein at least one of the tools is a cutter.

Subclass: 133 [Patents]

Nipper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Tools wherein the cutter is in the form of a nipper, i.e., the cutting jaws meet to sever the material between them.

Subclass: 134 [Patents]

Shear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Tools wherein the cutter is in the form of a shear, i.e., the cutting edges of the blades move past and in substantial contact during the cutting operation.

Subclass: 135 [Patents]

Scissors:
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Tools wherein the shear-type cutter is in the form of ordinary hand scissors.

Subclass: 136 [Patents]

And comb:
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Tools wherein one of the tools is a scissors and one a comb.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, subclass 233.5 and the Notes thereto for combined shears and combs where the comb comprises a guide, guard, or gauge for the material being cut.
132, Toilet, 219 for combs, per se, and combined with other devices and not elsewhere provided for. See particularly subclass 148 for combs having a guide or rest for scissors.

Subclass: 137 [Patents]

With hammer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Tools wherein one of the tools is a hammer or hammerhead.

Subclass: 138 [Patents]

WRENCH:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is structurally designed to grip a workpiece between opposed jaws in order to exert a twisting strain for turning the workpiece.
(1) Note. Tap wrenches and die stocks are considered wrenches for this and indented subclasses when such devices are combined with diverse tools not elsewhere classified.
(2) Note. Devices of the wrench type which exert a twisting strain on screw-type receptacle closures, for the purpose of opening such closures, will be found in this and the indented subclasses.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 52 for a wrench, per se, particularly subclass 181 for a wrench provided with a cutter attachment or adjunct which is operated by the jaw actuating means (Class 7 takes a wrench combined with a general purpose cutter and not meeting the above criteria), subclass 185.1 for a convertible wrench, subclass 185.2 for a wrench having an additional clamp jaw, and subclass 437 for wrenches or screwdrivers which have a work-turning portion inserted into a cavity and are usable as, or combined with, a diverse wrench.
470, Threaded, Headed Fastener, or Washer Making: Process and Apparatus 8 for methods of making screw threads, per se, and subclasses 57+ for apparatuses making screw threads, per se.

Subclass: 139 [Patents]

Adjustable, e.g., monkey wrench, pipe wrench, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Tools wherein the jaws which grip or contact the workpiece to be twisted are manually adjustable in size.

Subclass: 140 [Patents]

And brace:
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Tools wherein one of the tools comprises a bowed or generally U-shaped handle designed to cooperate with the hand to impart rotation to a bit or other tool.

Subclass: 142 [Patents]

With cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Tools wherein one of the tools is a knife or other cutter means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 181 for wrenches having a cutter attachment.

Subclass: 143 [Patents]

HAMMER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools comprising an impacting instrument having the dominant or general structure of a hammer.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
110 for a hammer used for the purpose of tenderizing meat.
122 for a hammer or hatchet combined with a guide or gauge to aid in placing shingles.
137 for a plier-type tool combined with hammerhead structure.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 26 for claw hammers.

Subclass: 144 [Patents]

With cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Tools wherein one of the tools is a knife or other cutter means.

Subclass: 145 [Patents]

Axe, hatchet, or adz head:
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Tools wherein an impacting head is mounted on the end of a handle member, one end of the head having a cutting edge thereon and such head being of the general structure of a hatchet, axe, or adz.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 308.1 for axes, hatchets and adzes where the hammer surface is not claimed.

Subclass: 146 [Patents]

Fixed form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Tools wherein the relative positions of the various parts are not altered during the various operations of which the device is capable.

Subclass: 147 [Patents]

Integral:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Tools consisting of a single, unitary piece of material.

Subclass: 148 [Patents]

HANDSAW:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is designed for cutting material and comprising a thin flat blade having a continuous series of teeth on an edge of the blade.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 166.3 for handsaw, per se.

Subclass: 149 [Patents]

Hacksaw frame type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Tools wherein the saw blade is stretched between the ends of a generally U-shaped frame.

Subclass: 150 [Patents]

With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Tools combined
with tools which function to measure size, distance, angle, or any other measurable attribute.

Subclass: 151 [Patents]

RECEPTACLE OPENER OR CLOSURE REMOVER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is designed to open or remove receptacle closures.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118 for a pocketknife combined with a closure remover.
126 for a plier-type tool having a closure remover thereon.
166 for crowbars or prybars used to open wooden crates.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 3.07 for receptacle closure removers, per se, or in combination with devices other than tools.

Subclass: 152 [Patents]

Can opener cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Tools wherein the closure remover is a can opener in the form of a cutter.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 400 for can openers, per se, subclass 407 for can openers with spout formers, and subclass 408 for can openers combined with other cutlery.

Subclass: 153 [Patents]

With tear strip puller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Tools combined with a device to pull a tear strip, usually by winding.

Subclass: 154 [Patents]

With corkscrew:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Tools combined
with a helical device for drawing corks from bottles, commonly called a corkscrew.

Subclass: 155 [Patents]

Corkscrew:
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Tools wherein the closure remover is or is combined with a helical device used for drawing corks from bottles.

Subclass: 156 [Patents]

With cutter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Tools combined with a knife blade or other cutter means.

Subclass: 157 [Patents]

PIPE OR TUBE END FORMER AND/OR CUTTER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein (1) one of the tools is specifically designed to cut a pipe or tube-like structure in a direction transverse to its longitudinal axis, or (2) one of the tools is designed to reshape the end of a pipe or tube after it has been cut or otherwise deformed.

Subclass: 158 [Patents]

CUTTER COMBINED WITH OTHER TOOL OR TOOLS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is a knife or other cutter means.
(1) Note. For cutters combined with other structure and specialized to a particular use, search this class (7), subclasses 100-124. For cutters combined with specific tool structure, search this class (7), appropriate tool subclasses.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 123 for cutters combined with other articles of cutlery under that class definition.
56, Harvesters, 400.05 for rakes combined with cutters.
289, Knots and Knot Tying, subclass 17 for combined hand knotters and cutters.

Subclass: 159 [Patents]

Brush hook and axe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Tools wherein the cutter is an axe or the like and is combined with hook-like structure designed to grip or pull tree limbs or brush when clearing land.

Subclass: 160 [Patents]

Desk use tool, e.g., letter opener, pencil sharpener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Tools wherein one of the tools, not necessarily the cutter, is of the stationery type, that is commonly associated with an office or desk.

Subclass: 161 [Patents]

With hook:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Tools wherein the cutter is combined with a hook shape structure designed to handle material or articles.

Subclass: 162 [Patents]

With means specialized to manicure use:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Tools wherein one of the tools, not necessarily the cutter, is specialized to finger or toe nail care.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, 73 for manicure tools, per se.

Subclass: 163 [Patents]

With gauge or other measuring means, e.g., ruler, level, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Tools combined
with tools which function to measure size, distance, angle, or any other measurable attribute.

Subclass: 164 [Patents]

WITH GAUGE OR OTHER MEASURING MEANS, E.G., RULER, LEVEL, ETC.:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools functions to measure size, distance, angle, or any other measurable attribute.

Subclass: 165 [Patents]

WITH SCREWDRIVER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is a flattened blade designed to impart rotation to a common screw-type fastener.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
108 for a tool specialized to electrical connection forming having a screw driver thereon.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 436 for tools which have a force-exerting portion inserted into a cavity (e.g., screwdrivers).

Subclass: 166 [Patents]

CROWBAR OR PRYBAR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools wherein one of the tools is usually wedge-shaped at the working end and is used as a pry or lever.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117 for crowbars combined with other wire fence installation or repair tools.

Subclass: 167 [Patents]

HOLDERS OR HANDLES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices adapted to serve as a handle or holder for tools of
this class type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 151 for pocket tools showing and claiming handles for cutlery implement or showing cutlery and other tools but claiming only features limited to cutlery. This class (7) includes patents showing and claiming cutlery implements combined with other tools and handles for tools showing cutlery implements and other tools.
81, Tools, 177.1 for a wrench or screwdriver handle, and subclasses 489+, the generic locus for a tool handle which is not disclosed for use with a particular tool, particularly subclass 490 for such a tool handle having a storage compartment for another unattached tool which is not claimed.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, 21 for pocket tools especially designed for loading fireworks and bursting charges.

Subclass: 168 [Patents]

For pivoted tools:
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Holders or handles for tools which pivot into and out of a working or use position.

Subclass: 169 [Patents]

INTEGRAL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools consisting of a single piece of material.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
166 for crowbars or prybars which may have the integral feature.

Subclass: 170 [Patents]

MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tools not provided for in any of the preceding subclasses.


CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS


Subclass: 900 [Patents]

RESILIENT PIVOT:
Tools which have two or more parts which move relative to each other about a given point upon the application of pressure, and which return to their original position upon release of that pressure.

Subclass: 901 [Patents]

MAGNETIC FEATURE:
Tools which utilize one or more magnets in their operation or use.


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