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Class 524
SYNTHETIC RESINS OR NATURAL RUBBERS -- PART OF THE CLASS 520
SERIES
Class Definition:
Class 524 is a continuation of Class 523. Class 523,
subclass 1 is the parent subclass of all the Class 524
subclasses.
The Class 523 Class Definition is applicable to both Class
523 and Class 524.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
Adding a NRM to a preformed solid polymer or preformed
specified intermediate condensation product, composition
thereof; or process of treating or composition thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein a nonreactant material (NRM) is
admixed with a preformed solid polymer (SP) or preformed
specified intermediate condensation product (SICP), or the
product of such an admixing process.
(1) Note. In many instances wherein a composition is
claimed the claims do not indicate the mode of production of
the composition. In the absence of such information it is
necessary to review the disclosure to determine the mode of
preparation of the composition. If it is disclosed that the
composition can be prepared by admixing a NRM with a
preformed solid polymer or specified intermediate, a notation
into this area is required.
(2) Note. This subclass and the indented subclasses
hereunder provide for chemical or physical treatments and the
products thereof of compositions containing a solid polymer
or a preformed specified intermediate composition and a NRM
when the claims fails to recite the mode of preparation of
the composition and the specification is as noted in the (1)
Note, above.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
588, Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment,
subclass 255 for polymer or resin containing compositions
which contain hazardous or toxic waste to prevent its release
into the environment.
Subclass:
2
Water settable inorganic compound as nonreactive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the added nonreactant material is an inorganic
material hardenable by hydration to produce a solid mass,
e.g., Portland cement, gypsum cement, etc.
(1) Note. This subclass takes an inorganic material claimed
or disclosed by the term "cement" or "setting agent", e.g.,
aluminum oxide cement, etc.
Subclass:
3
Solid polymer or specified intermediate condensation product
derived from reactant-containing atom other than C, H, O, N,
or halogen and which is devoid of a fused or bridged ring
system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product derived from at least one reactant
containing an atom other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, or halogen, and which reactant is devoid of fused
or bridged-ring system is present.
(1) Note. See Class 520 Glossary for a definition of the
term "fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
4
Solid polymer or specified intermediate condensation product
derived from at least one oxygen-containing reactant and
which is devoid of a fused-ring or bridged-ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is derived from at least one oxygen
containing reactant and devoid of fused-or bridged-ring
system is present.
Subclass:
5
Derived from carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the oxygen reactants of the solid
polymer or specified intermediate product is a carboxylic
acid or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
6
Derived from phenolic compound or aldehyde-containing
reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the oxygen reactants of the solid
polymer or specified intermediate condensation product is an
aryl-OH containing compound or a compound containing an
aldehyde group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "aldehyde".
Subclass:
7
Solid polymer derived from halogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from a halogen containing
reactant is present.
Subclass:
8
Solid polymer derived from ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbon only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from ethylenically
unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer only is present.
Subclass:
9
Cellular material derived from plant or animal source DNRM
other than cotton, farinaceous meals or flours, blood,
diatomaceous earth, chalk, or other fossilized matter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
naturally occurring material or chemically modified naturally
occurring material and wherein the natural or modified
material still retains a certain amount of the original
tissue structure of the animal or plant.
(1) Note. Included within the term are materials which are
chopped, cut, comminuted, pulverized, milled, sliced, etc.
Included herein is soybean and wood flour.
(2) Note. An extract is considered to be devoid of original
cellular structure.
(3) Note. Although cotton, whole blood, farinaceous meals
and flours, and diatomaceous earth or chalk may have cellular
structure they have been specifically excluded from this
subclass and are to be found in other subclasses in this
schedule.
(4) Note. In the absence of information to the contrary a
protein is presumed to be devoid of cellular structure unless
indicated otherwise.
(5) Note. In the absence of information to the contrary a
cellulose or cellulose derivative is considered to be devoid
of cellular structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for a proteinaceous extract.
21 for whole blood.
34 for cotton.
35 for a cellulosic extract.
47 for starch, starch derivatives, farinaceous meal or
flour.
448 for diatomaceous earths.
702 wherein cellular material from biological source is
present as DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
10
Animal derived:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is derived from a plant source.
Subclass:
11
Leather:
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is the hide or skin of an animal,
i.e., leather.
Subclass:
12
Hair removed from pelt, e.g., wool, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is hair that has been removed from
the skin or pelt of an animal, e.g., wool, etc.
Subclass:
13
Wood or wood cellulose fiber, or flour:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is wood or wood cellulose fiber or
flour derived from wood cellulose.
(1) Note. In the absence of information of the contrary
cellulose or derivatives thereof will be assumed to be devoid
of cellular structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35 for a cellular product devoid of cellular structure.
Subclass:
14
At least one solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one
nonethylenic reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Subject matter
wherein the wood or wood cellulose fiber or flour is admixed
with a solid polymer or specified intermediate condensation
product derived from at least one nonethylenic reactant.
Subclass:
15
Vegetable shell, hull, or cob ingredient, e.g., nut shells,
pits, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is a vegetable shell, hull, or cob
ingredient.
(1) Note. Included herein are shell, hull, or cob materials
which need not be specifically removed from the original
vegetable material, as well as materials which have been
removed from the vegetable and then admixed with the polymer
or SICP.
Subclass:
16
Bark or cork:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
wherein the cellular DNRM is bark or cork.
(1) Note. Bark is any portion of a stem or root of a tree
outside of the cambrium circle.
(2) Note. Cork is the exterior layer of the bark of certain
trees.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
13 for wood to which the bark or cork is still attached.
Subclass:
17
Protein or biologically active polypeptide DNRM excluding
wheat flour or natural cereals which may contain protein
ingredient:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is a protein or a biologically active
polypeptide.
(1) Note. Cereal flours which may contain protein have been
excluded herefrom.
(2) Note. Glue absent disclosure to the contrary is
considered as being animal derived and is classified in
subclass 21.
(3) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "protein" and "biologically active polypeptide".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 for glue.
47 for cereal flours which may contain protein.
Subclass:
18
With natural resin or carbohydrate DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the protein or polypeptide DNRM is admixed with an
additional DNRM which is a natural resin or a modified form
thereof or carbohydrate.
(1) Note. Included herein is shellac, copal, rosin, etc.
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "carbohydrates" or "natural resin".
Subclass:
19
Hydrocarbon material DNRM which is nonsolid polymer, e.g.,
wax, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the protein or polypeptide DNRM is admixed with a
hydrocarbon DNRM and which hydrocarbon DNRM is other than a
solid polymer, e.g., hydrocarbon wax, etc.
Subclass:
20
Two or more diverse proteins or polypeptides:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM contains at least two proteins, two
polypeptides, or at least one protein and at least one
polypeptide NRM.
Subclass:
21
Animal derived protein or polypeptide other than casein,
e.g., blood, egg albumin, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the protein or polypeptide DNRM is other than casein
or a derivative thereof and is derived from an animal
source.
(1) Note. Included herein is blood, egg albumin, glue,
etc.
(2) Note. Glue absent disclosure to the contrary is
considered as being animal derived and proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
25 for a casein or derivative.
Subclass:
22
Gelatin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter
wherein the protein is gelatin or a derivative thereof.
(1) Note. Gelatin is a protein obtained from collagen by
usually boiling skin, ligaments, tendons or bones with
water.
Subclass:
23
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter
wherein the gelatin DNRM is admixed with a solid polymer
derived form ethylenic reactants only.
Subclass:
24
Derived from carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic reactants is a
carboxylic acid or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative.
Subclass:
25
Casein or derivative or soy protein:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the protein or polypeptide DNRM is casein or
derivative or a protein or polypeptide derived form the
soybean plant.
(1) Note. Casein is the principal protein in milk. It is a
phosphoprotein consisting of about 15 amino acids and has a
molecular weight ranging from 75,000 to 375,000.
Subclass:
26
Solid polymer or SICP derived from carboxylic acid or
derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter
wherein the casein or soy protein DNRM is admixed with at
least one solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation derived from at least one carboxylic acid or
derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
27
Carbohydrate or derivative DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is a carbohydrate, or derivative.
(1) Note. Included within the definition are cellulose,
starch, farinaceous meals or flours, sugars, 0-glycosides,
n-glycosides, and s-glycosides.
(2) Note. Tannins, lignins, and derivatives thereof have
been excluded herein from being carbohydrates.
(3) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term carbohydrate or derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 for lignins or tannins utilized as DNRM's materials and
appropriate subclasses below for sugar acids or sugar
alcohols as well as carbohydrate reaction products which
contain fewer than five carbon atoms, or for carbohydrate
reaction products wherein the carbohydrate nucleus has been
destroyed.
Subclass:
28
Algin or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate DNRM is algin or a derivative
thereof.
(1) Note. Algin is a carbohydrate product usually extracted
from giant brown seaweed (e.g., giant kelp, etc.).
Subclass:
29
Atom other than O, H, C, S, or Group IA metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate DNRM contains an atom other than
oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, sulfur, or a group IA metal atom
(Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs).
Subclass:
30
Atom other than N, O, H, C, S, or Group IA metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate DNRM contains an atom other than
nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, hydrogen, carbon, or a Group IA
metal atom.
Subclass:
31
Cellulose derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is a nitrogen compound containing
repeating glucose units, which repeating units have the
following structure: [figure]
Subclass:
32
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is mixed with a solid polymer
derived from only ethylenic reactants.
Subclass:
33
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one aldehyde or
aldehyde derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is admixed with a solid polymer or
specified intermediate condensation product derived from at
least one aldehyde or aldehyde derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "aldehyde" and "aldehyde derivative".
Subclass:
34
Paper plant solid waste material or cotton, e.g., white
liquor, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is a material in a paper making
process, e.g., paper, etc., or is cotton.
Subclass:
35
Cellulose:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate contains repeating glucose units,
which repeating units have the following structure: [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
31 for a NRM which is a nitrogen containing cellulose
compound.
Subclass:
36
Sulfur containing ester, e.g., viscose, xanthate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose DNRM contains at least one sulfur
atom.
(1) Note. Included herein is viscose as a DNRM and which is
usually made by reacting carbon disulfide with the sodium
salt of cellulose to yield a xanthate, which forms a viscous
collodial solution in dilute aqueous alkali.
(2) Note. This subclass provides for the colloidal solution
as well as the cellulose xanthate. [figure]
Subclass:
37
Carboxylic acid ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose contains at least one carboxylic acid
ester group therein.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary wherein the term
"carboxylic acid ester group" is defined under "carboxylic
acid or derivative".
Subclass:
38
Mixed carboxylate ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose contains at least two diverse
carboxylic acid ester groups.
(1) Note. Included herein are, e.g., cellulose acetate
butyrate, cellulose butyrate benzoate, etc.
Subclass:
39
Acetate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the carboxylic acid ester groups of
the cellulose is a -O - - CH[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt] group.
Subclass:
40
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter
wheren the carbohydrate is mixed with a solid polymer derived
from only ethylenic reactants.
Subclass:
41
Acetate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose contains at least one -O--
CH[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt] group.
Subclass:
42
Ether group containing, other than solely linking of
carbohydrate groups directly to each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose has the general formula R-O-R', wherein
R-O- is a cellulose moiety and R' is a carbon atom of a
noncarbohydrate containing organic radical.
Subclass:
43
Hydroxyalkyl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose has the general formula R-O-R'-OH
wherein R-O- is a cellulose moiety and -R'-OH is a
noncarbohydrate containing organic radical wherein a carbon
of the R' group is directly bonded to an oxygen of the O-R
group.
Subclass:
44
Hydroxyethyl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter
wherein the R'-OH group of the cellulose DNRM contains the
-O-C-C-OH group.
Subclass:
45
Carboxyalkyl or alkali metal salt thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose DNRM has the general formula R-O-R'--OH
or R-O-R'- metal, wherein R-O- is a cellulose moiety and -
R'--OH or -R'- metal are noncarbohydrate containing organic
radicals and wherein a carbon of the R' group is directly
bonded to an oxygen atom of the O-R group.
Subclass:
46
Alkyl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter
wherein the cellulose DNRM has the general formula R-O-R',
wherein R-O- is a cellulose moiety and R' is a carbon atom of
a noncarbohydrate containing acyclic organic moiety.
Subclass:
47
Starch or derivative or farinaceous meal or flour:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate DNRM is a compound containing
amylose and amylopectin as its main components or derivatives
thereof; or wherein the DNRM is a farinaceous meal or flour.
(1) Note. Starches are heterogenous in that the amylose and
amylopectin occur in different ratios to each other.
(2) Note. Starches yield dextrin upon extensive degradation
and yield glucose upon complete hydrolysis.
(3) Note. Farinaceous meal or flour is intended to include
the starch products derived from cereal grains and cereal
grasses (e.g., corn, wheat, rice, oats, barley, sorghum,
etc.) and starch materials derived from tuber plants (e.g.,
potato, yams, arrowroot, etc.).
(4) Note. Included herein are starch fractions such as
amylose and amylopectin as well as modified starches (e.g.,
thin boiling starches, etc.).
(5) Note. Although some farinaceous materials, e.g., flour,
contain minor amounts of proteinaceous materials, such
materials will be considered proper for this area rather than
in the protein area.
Subclass:
48
Dextrin or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the starch is a gummy polysaccharide produced by
thermal or acid degradation of starch, and derivatives of
such compounds.
(1) Note. Dextrins are carbohydrates, intermediate between
starch and sugars. Degradation of dextrin yields maltose and
glucose.
Subclass:
49
Aldehyde reaction product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the starch contains at least two aldehyde groups and
is the product generally resulting from the reaction between
starch or a derivative thereof and a reactant containing the
functional group --OH and derivatives of such compounds.
Subclass:
50
Ether group, other than solely linking of carbohydrate groups
directly to each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the starch has the general formula R-O-R', wherein
-R-O is a starch moiety and R' is a carbon atom of a
noncarbohydrate containing organic radical and which carbon
is not directly bonded to a chalcogen atom by a double bond.
Subclass:
51
Ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the starch is a compound resulting from the reaction
of a hydroxyl group of a starch and an acid.
Subclass:
52
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is mixed with a solid polymer
derived from only ethylenic reactants.
Subclass:
53
At least one carboxylic acid ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only is derived from at least one carboxylic acid ester.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary wherein the term
"carboxylic acid ester" is defined under "carboxylic acid or
derivative".
Subclass:
54
Dextran or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is higher molecular weight
polysaccharide containing D-glucose units linked
predominately as D (1! 6).
(1) Note. Dextrans yield only glucose on hydrolysis but
differ from starch and glycogen as to molecular structure.
(2) Note. Dextrans are a group of compounds differing
according to the bacteria used to ferment the sugar.
Subclass:
55
Gum or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is a highly branched polysaccharide
composed of two or more monosaccharides and which are
exudations of plants which are produced by the plant to cover
wounds and to prevent attack by organisms.
Subclass:
56
Disaccharide or trisaccharide, e.g., sucrose, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate contains only two or three monomeric
units each of which contains at least five carbon atoms.
(1) Note. Included within the definition of the di- and
tri- saccharides are, e.g., sucrose, lactose, maltose,
cellobiose, etc.
Subclass:
57
Ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Subject matter
wherein the di or trisaccharide is a compound resulting from
the reaction of a hydroxyl group of a di or trisaccharide and
an acid.
Subclass:
58
Monosaccharide, e.g., glucose, fructose, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate contains only a single unit
containing at least five or more carbon atoms.
(1) Note. Included within the definition of a
monosaccharide are, e.g., glucose, fructose, ribose, etc.
Subclass:
59
Coal, bituminous additive, extract, or derivative thereof; or
oil shale; or fatty still residue DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is coal or a derivative or extract thereof; or
is a bituminous material or a derivative or extract thereof;
or is a fatty still residue.
(1) Note. Included within the subclass are oil shale or
shale material from which oil has or has not been recovered
as well as stearine pitch, coke products, coal tar and
pitches.
(2) Note. Chemical compounds which are the result of a
synthesis reaction utilizing a petroleum or coal source as a
reactant are not the type of material which will generally
qualify as a DNRM under this subclass.
(3) Note. Included within this subclass are materials
generally described as asphalt. Asphalt derived from natural
deposits, e.g., gilsonite, etc., coal or petroleum is
included herein.
(4) Note. Bitumen refers to solid or semisolid materials
which are often black or dark brown and which occur naturally
or are obtained by refining petroleum or are the components
of coal which are soluble in organic solvents. The term also
applies generically to include natural and synthetic
asphalts, tar and pitches. For example, natural asphalts
such as Trinidad, Bermuda, glisonite, grahamite and Cuban,
etc. Petroleum asphalt may be used such as these obtained
from California crudes, Smack over Arkansas crudes,
Mid-Continental air-blown oils, Mexican petroleum asphalts,
tarry residues known as cracked asphalts by-products during
the cracking of gas oil, or other heavier petroleum fractions
to obtain gasoline or other lighter fractions, etc. Further
still, bituminous materials may be used such as coal tar,
wood tar, petroleum pitches, and pitches obtained from
various industrial processes such as a fatty acid pitch,
etc.
(5) Note. Materials which are substantially known as to
chemical constitution are excluded from this subclass and are
classified below in the schedule on the basis of chemical
constitution. If any doubt exists as to whether a material
is of sufficient chemical identify so as to be classified as
a specific DNRM, then such doubt is to be resolved by
classifying the claim as an original in this area and
cross-referencing to the appropriate DNRM area. Certain
hydrocarbon materials which have been designated as not being
proper herein are hydrocarbon waxes, fluxing oils, low
molecular weight addition polymers, hydrocarbon petroleum
distillation products, petroleum and petroleum crude oils.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
64 for a material designated as asphaltene.
474 for a hydrocarbon DNRM which is derived from coal.
Subclass:
60
With water additive DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is in admixture with free water as a DNRM.
Subclass:
61
With nitrogen containing additive DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Subject matter
wherein a nitrogen containing DNRM is in admixture with the
DNRM and water DNRM.
Subclass:
62
With hydrocarbon DNRM additive which is nonresinous and which
is nonbituminous, or noncoal derived, e.g., cutback asphalt,
kerosene, paraffin wax, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with a DNRM which is a
hydrocarbon material and which is other than coal or a
bituminous material or a hydrocarbon material proper for this
subclass as a designated nonreactant material.
(1) Note. Included within this subclass as hydrocarbon
materials are hydrocarbon waxes, fluxing oils, low molecular
weight hydrocarbon addition polymers, hydrocarbon petroleum
distillation products, petroleum, petroleum crude oils, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
59 for substances derived from coal or bituminous material.
Certain special hydocarbon compounds specifically excluded
from subclass 59 (see notes 2 and 5 therein) will qualify for
this subclass when in admixture with a designated nonreactant
material proper under the definition of subclass 59.
Subclass:
63
Coke additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is coke.
(1) Note. Coke for purposes of this subclass is the
carbonaceous reside (70-78%) remaining after the volatile
constituents have been removed by destructive distillation
from coal, petroleum, pitch, or other carbonaceous material.
Subclass:
64
Asphaltene or maltene additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is asphaltene or a maltene additive.
(1) Note. It is recognized that asphaltene or maltene occur
in asphalt and that therefor every asphaltene product would
have these constituents. For purposes of this subclass,
there must be an expressed desire to limit other than
completely removed or increase or in some other way select
that added material for its critical maltene or asphaltene
content.
(2) Note. Asphalt is a collodial system which has a
disperse phase and a continuous phase. The components of
highest molecular weight, i.e., micelles constitute the
disperse phase and are known as asphaltenes. The continuous
or intermicellular phase represents the compounds of lower
molecular weight and are called maltenes.
Subclass:
65
Coal derived additive, e.g., lignite, etc:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is coal or a material derived therefrom.
(1) Note. Solid resin materials produced by subjecting coal
tar distillate fractions to elevated temperature and pressure
are not deemed to be resins for purposes of the Class 520
series of classes and therefore can be a DNRM when admixed
with a solid polymer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
474 appropriate subclasses for specific chemical compounds
or mixtures which are coal derived.
498 through 612, for a solid polymer or specified
intermediate condensation product in admixture with a
hydrocarbon derived from coal and which hydrocarbon fails to
meet the definition of subclasses 474+.
Subclass:
66
Tar or pitch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is a mixed aromatic hydrocarbon product
obtained by the distillation of bituminous coal.
Subclass:
67
Oil shale:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is oil shale rock.
(1) Note. Oil shale is a sedimentary rock that contains
little or no oil and contains organic material derived from
aquatic organisms, waxy spores, and pollen grains which are
converted to oil by thermal cracking. The pyrobituminous
organic material which forms oil by pyrolysis is called
kerogen.
(2) Note. Included herein is oil shale which contains the
organic material as well as spent oil shale rock.
Subclass:
68
Two or more solid polymers, or graft or graft-type, or block
or block-type solid copolymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with two or more solid polymers,
or with a block, block type, graft or graft type solid
copolymer.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "block, block type, graft, or graft type solid
copolymer".
(2) Note. For purposes of this subclass, a SICP is treated
as a solid polymer.
Subclass:
69
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only at least
one of which contains a carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with a solid polymer derived from
only ethylenic reactants at least one of which is a
carboxylic acid or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
70
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only, at least
one of which is propylene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with a solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only, at least one of which is
propylene.
Subclass:
71
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only, at least
one of which is a hydrocarbon other than ethylene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with a solid polymer derived form
ethylenic reactants only at least one of which is a
hydrocarbon other than ethylene.
Subclass:
72
Lignin or tannin or derivative DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is lignin or tannin or derivative thereof:
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "lignin or derivative".
(2) Note. Chemically, tannins appear to be esters of Gallic
acid whose -COOH is estrified by a second Gallic acid
molecule or glucosioes thereof.
(3) Note. Lignin derivatives include those generally
recovered from sulfite spent liquors of the wood-pulping
industry, e.g., lignosulfonate, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
13 for compositions wherein the lignin is associated with a
carbohydrate which contains some cellular structure, e.g.,
wood flour, hydrolyzed wood, etc.
Subclass:
73
Reaction product of lignin or tannin or derivative with an
oxygen or nitrogen containing organic reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is a reaction product of a lignin or tannin
or derivative and an organic reactant containing an oxygen or
nitrogen atom, e.g., formaldehyde reacted lignin, etc.
Subclass:
74
Solid polymer or specified intermediate condensation product
derived from a phenolic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or a specified intermediate
condensation product derived from a phenolic monomer is
present, e.g., resole resin, etc.
Subclass:
75
Solid polymer contains halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM is admixed with a halogen-containing solid
polymer.
(1) Note. To be proper herein, the solid polymer need not
be derived from a halogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
76
Solid polymer derived from ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbon only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from ethylenically
unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer only is present.
Subclass:
77
Natural resin or modified forms thereof other than rosin or
its modified forms DNRM, e.g., shellac, dammar, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is a natural resin and is other than a rosin
or a modified form thereof, e.g., shellac, dammar, copal,
etc.
(1) Note. The material "vinsol" is included herein as a
natural resin since rosin has been separated from the
resinous pinewood extract which is the raw material. Wood
tar, wood pitch, or pine tar are excluded herefrom unless
disclosure specifically denotes these materials as being
resinous.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
78 for wood tar, wood pitch, or pine tar not disclosed as
being resinous.
270 for rosin or tall oil as a DNRM, e.g., colophony,
abietic acid, etc.
485 for a DNRM which is turpentine, turpentine oil, oil of
turpentine, or spirits of turpentine.
Subclass:
78
Residue of undetermined constitution derived from destructive
distillation of a plant or animal source or plant or animal
extract of undetermined constitution DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material, which material is a residue of undetermined
constitution and is obtained from a destructive distillation
process or from solvent extraction of a plant or animal
source, e.g., pine tar, wood tar, or pitch, etc.
(1) Note. The residue obtained must be the material
obtained directly by the destructive distillation or solvent
extraction step. Any subsequent step to remove by solvent
extraction or by any other means in order to obtain a
fraction which may yield a residue, such as by evaporation of
the solvent, is not proper herein and will be classified
below on the particular fraction obtained.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
485 for a DNRM which is turpentine, turpentine oil, oil of
turpentine, or spirits of turpentine.
Subclass:
79
DNRM is derived from pyrolysis of previously formed solid
synthetic polymer:
Subject matter or specified intermediate condensation product
is admixed with a designated nonreactant material which is
the product resulting from the decomposition of a solid
synthetic polymer by heat.
Subclass:
80
DNRM which is other than silicon dioxide, glass, titanium
dioxide, water, halohydrocarbon, hydrocarbon, or elemental
carbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the added nonreactant material is a designated
nonreactant material (DNRM), and wherein the designated
nonreactant material is other than silicon dioxide, glass,
hydrated silicon dioxide, water in any of its physical
states, elemental carbon in any of its physical states,
compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen, or compounds
containing only carbon, hydrogen, and halogen, or only carbon
and halogen.
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 523 for a
definition of the term "designated nonreactant material".
(2) Note. Mixtures of the excluded DNRM materials are also
excluded herefrom and are searchable in the appropriate
subclasses below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
462 for a DNRM organic compound containing a fluorine or
iodine atom, and only carbon and/or hydrogen atoms.
464 for a DNRM organic compound containing a chlorine or
bromine atom, and only carbon and/or hydrogen atoms.
474 for a mixture of hydrocarbons or a numerically described
hydrocarbon DNRM.
492 for a numerically defined inorganic silicon-containing
DNRM.
495 for an elemental carbon DNRM which is numerically
defined.
497 for titanium dioxide DNRM which is numerically defined.
498 thru 612, for a solid polymer or SICP admixed with a
nonreactant material and for a solid polymer or SICP admixed
with DNRM's which are excluded from subclasses 80+.
Subclass:
81
Organic DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an organic
material.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "organic compound".
Subclass:
82
Sulfur atom as part of a hetero ring DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a hetero ring with at least one sulfur
atom in the ring.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"heterocyclic".
(2) Note. The hetero ring herein may be fused or bridged to
a ring system.
Subclass:
83
Hetero ring contains sulfur and at least one diverse hetero
atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring contains at least one hetero atom
other than sulfur, i.e., oxygen, nitrogen, selenium, or
tellurium.
Subclass:
84
Five-membered sulfur ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a five-membered ring.
Subclass:
85
Three-memered sulfur ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a three-membered ring.
Subclass:
86
Nitrogen atom as part of a hetero ring DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a hetero ring with at least one nitrogen
atom in the ring.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"heterocyclic".
Subclass:
87
Nitrogen ring directly fused or bridged to a ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the hetero nitrogen ring is directly fused or bridged
to a ring system.
(1) Note. A ring system herein may contain more than one
ring.
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
88
Tetrabenzoporphyrazine nucleus containing, e.g.,
phthalocyanine, etc:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the fused or bridged nitrogen ring system contains a
tetrabenzoporphyrazine nucleus (four benzopyrrole nuclel
joined by four nitrogen atoms, e.g., phthalocyanine pigment
[figure]
Subclass:
89
Nitrogen ring is part of a ring system having three or more
rings fused or bridged together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the fused or bridged nitrogen ring system contains at
least three rings.
Subclass:
90
Nitrogen ring is part of a ring system having five or more
rings fused or bridged together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter
wherein the fused or bridged nitrogen ring system has at
least five rings.
Subclass:
91
Three or more nitrogen atoms in the fused or bridged ring
system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the fused or bridged hetero nitrogen ring containing
ring system contains three or more nitrogen atoms.
(1) Note. The nitrogen atoms may be in the same ring or
different rings.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
92 for a compound containing two or more fused- or
bridged-ring nitrogen containing systems wherein each of the
fused or bridged ring systems contains no more than two
hetero nitrogens.
Subclass:
92
Two nitrogen atoms in the fused or bridged ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the fused- or bridged-hetero ring containing ring
system contains only two nitrogen atoms.
Subclass:
93
1,3-diazole:
This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Subject matter
wherein the fused- or bridged-hetero ring containing ring
system contains a 1,3-diazole ring, e.g., imidazole;
[figure]
Subclass:
94
Five-membered nitrogen containing ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the fused- or bridged-hetero ring is a five-membered
nitrogen containing ring.
Subclass:
95
At least one diverse hetero atom in same ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring contains at least one hetero atom
other than nitrogen, i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or
tellurium.
Subclass:
96
Six-membered nitrogen ring having at least one diverse hetero
atom, e.g., morpholine, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a six-membered nitrogen containing
ring, e.g., morpholine, etc.
Subclass:
97
Two or more nitrogen rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound contains at least one
nitrogen hetero-containing ring in addition to the
six-membered hetero ring.
Subclass:
98
Nitrogen ring having at least seven ring members:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen hetero ring contains at least seven ring
members, e.g., caprolactam, etc.
Subclass:
99
Six-membered nitrogen ring, e.g., pyridine, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen hetero ring is a six-membered ring,
e.g., pyridine, etc.
Subclass:
100
Six-membered nitrogen ring having two or more ring nitrogen
atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter
wherein the six-membered N hetero ring contains two or more
ring nitrogen atoms.
Subclass:
101
Three oxygen atoms are directly bonded to three nuclear
carbon atoms of the nitrogen ring, e.g., (iso) cyanurate,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein three nuclear carbon atoms of the six-membered hetero
ring are directly bonded to three oxygen atoms, e.g., as
illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
102
Two or more nitrogen rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound contains at least one
hetero nitrogen containing ring in addition to the
six-membered hetero ring.
Subclass:
103
Nonhetero nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound contains a nitrogen atom
other than the nitrogen atom in a hetero ring.
Subclass:
104
Five-membered nitrogen ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen hetero ring is a five-membered ring.
Subclass:
105
Two or more nitrogen rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound contains at least one
nitrogen hetero ring in addition to the five-membered hetero
ring.
Subclass:
106
Five-membered nitrogen ring having two or more ring nitrogen
atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter
wherein the five-membered hetero ring contains at least two
ring nitrogen atoms, e.g., as illustrated below, etc.
[figure]
Subclass:
107
At least one chalcogen atom as part of a hetero ring
(chalcogen=O, Se, Te) DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a hetero ring with at least one chalcogen
atom (i.e., oxygen, selenium, or tellurium) in the ring.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"heterocyclic".
(2) Note. The hetero ring herein may be fused or bridged to
a ring system; and see the Class 520 Glossary for a
definition of "fused or bridged ring system".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
277 for a beeswax containing a lactone.
Subclass:
108
Two or more chalcogen atoms in the same hetero ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring contains at least two chalcogen atoms
therein.
Subclass:
109
Two or more chalcogen rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound contains two or more hetero
rings.
(1) Note. Fused or bridged rings sharing one or more hetero
chalcogen atoms are viewed as containing two heterocyclic
rings.
(2) Note. Epoxidized plural unsaturated fatty acids or
esters, in the absence of information to the contrary, are
viewed as containing at least two epoxy rings, e.g.,
epoxidized soybean oil, and are therefore proper for this
subclass.
Subclass:
110
Six-membered chalcogen ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a six-membered ring.
Subclass:
111
Five-membered chalcogen ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a five-membered ring.
Subclass:
112
Cyclic polycarboxylic acid anhydride:
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter
wherein the five-membered hetero ring contains an oxygen
hetero atom as part of a cyclic polycarboxylic acid
anhydride, e.g., illustrated below, etc.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary under carboxylic acid
or derivative for the definition of an "anhydride".
Subclass:
113
Tetrahydrofuran per se:
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Subject matter
wherein the five-membered hetero ring is tetrahydrofuran, per
se, i.e., C[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt]H[subscrpt]8[end
subscrpt]O.
Subclass:
114
Three-membered chalcogen ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the hetero ring is a three-membered ring.
(1) Note. Included herein are epoxidized monounsaturated
fatty acid oils.
Subclass:
115
Phosphorus organic compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a phosphorus atom.
Subclass:
116
Phosphorus is part of a covalent ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus atom is covalently bonded in a ring
system.
(1) Note. For purposes of this subclass, a ring system may
contain a ring atom other than carbon or phosphorus.
(2) Note. See appropriate subclasses below for a phosphorus
atom as part of a chelation ring.
Subclass:
117
Oxygen ring atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus ring contains at least one oxygen ring
atom, e.g., as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
118
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus ring compound contains a halogen
atom.
Subclass:
119
Two or more phosphorus rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus ring compound contains two or more
phosphorus rings, e.g., as illustrated below, etc.
[figure]
Subclass:
120
Spiro ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a spiro ring system,
e.g., distearyl pentaerythritol diphosphite, as illustrated
below, etc. [figure]
(1) Note. A spiro ring denotes the sharing of one common
ring member only by exactly two rings.
Subclass:
121
Two or more phosphorus atoms directly or indirectly bonded
together by only covalent bonds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains two or more
phosphorus atoms bonded directly or through other atoms to
each other by only covalent bonds, e.g., as illustrated
below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
122
Phosphorus double bonded to an atom other than C or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the phosphorus atoms is double bonded
to an atom other than carbon or oxygen.
Subclass:
123
Phosphorus bonded directly to three chalcogen atoms and
having only one P-C linkage e.g., phosphonate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to three chalcogen
atoms (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium), and a
single carbon atoms, e.g., 1-hydroxyethane, 1,1-diphosphonic
acid, as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
124
Nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
125
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
126
Phosphorus bonded directly to only two chalcogen atoms and
having at least one P-C linkage, e.g., phosphinate,
phosphonite, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein a phosphorus is directly bonded to only two chalcogen
atoms (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium) and at
least one carbon atom, e.g., as illustrated below, etc.
[figure]
Subclass:
127
Phosphorus bonded directly to four chalcogen atoms, e.g.,
phosphate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein a phosphorus is directly bonded to four chalcogen
atoms only (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium or tellurium),
e.g., a bis-phosphate compound, as illustrated below, etc.
[figure]
Subclass:
128
Phosphorus bonded directly to three chalcogen atoms only,
e.g., phosphite, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein a phosphorus is directly bonded to three chalcogen
atoms only (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium),
e.g., as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
129
Phosphorus directly bonded to at least one chalcogen and only
H or C, e.g., phosphine oxide, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter
wherein a phosphorus is directly bonded to at least one
chalcogen atom (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium)
and only to hydrogen or carbon atom s, e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
130
Phosphorus bonded to three chalcogen atoms and having only
one P-C linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to three chalcogen
atoms (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium) and a
single carbon atom.
Subclass:
131
Chalcogen other than directly bonded to P:
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a chalcogen atom
other than the chalcogen directly bonded to phosphorus.
Subclass:
132
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
133
Phosphorus bonded to only two chalcogen atoms and having at
least one P-C linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to two chalcogen
atoms only (i.e., oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium) and
at least one carbon atom.
Subclass:
134
Sulfur:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a sulfur atom, e.g.,
as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
135
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
136
Pentavalent phosphorus atom directly bonded to at least one
oxygen atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is a pentavalent phosphorus atom
directly bonded to at least one oxygen atom.
Subclass:
137
P directly bonded to S:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to a sulfur atom.
Subclass:
138
P Directly Bonded to Two or More N:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to two or more
nitrogen atoms, e.g., as illustrated below, phosphorus
acid-tris-dimethyl amide, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
139
Phoshorus directly bonded to at least one O and at least one
H or C only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to at least one
hydrogen or carbon atom and no other atom, e.g., as
illustrated below, bis(p-dodecylphenyl) phosphite, etc.
[figure]
Subclass:
140
P directly bonded to oxygen only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus is directly bonded to oxygen atoms
only.
Subclass:
141
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
142
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
143
Cresyl phosphate, e.g., di, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound is a cresyl phosphate, e.g.,
dicresyl phosphate, etc.
Subclass:
144
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
145
-C-O-P-O-C or C-O-P-OH group, e.g., phosphate ester,
lecithin, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound is a phosphorus ester having
at least two ester groups (i.e., C-O-P-O-C), or a phosphorus
ester having a single ester group (i.e., C-O-P-OH).
(1) Note. Included herein is lecithin.
Subclass:
146
Phosphorus directly bonded to sulfur:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus atom is directly bonded to a sulfur
atom, e.g., tris (octadecyl thioglycolyl) phosphite, etc.
Subclass:
147
Phosphorus directly bonded to oxygen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus atoms is directly bonded to an oxygen
atom.
Subclass:
148
Atom other than C, O, H, P, or Hal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an atom other than
C, O, H, P, or halogen.
Subclass:
149
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
150
Five or more aryl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains five or more aryl
groups.
(1) Note. The aryl group herein may be part of a fused- or
bridged-ring system, e.g., naphthalene contains two aryl
groups, etc.
Subclass:
151
Two or more aryl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains two or more aryl
groups.
(1) Note. The aryl group herein may be part of a fused- or
bridged-ring system, e.g., naphthalene contains two aryl
groups.
Subclass:
152
OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains a hydroxyl group
(i.e., -OH).
Subclass:
153
Triphenyl phosphite per se:
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound is triphenyl phosphite, per
se (i.e., C[subscrpt]18[end subscrpt]H[subscrpt]15[end
subscrpt]O[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt]P).
Subclass:
154
Phosphorus directly bonded to carbon atoms only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus atom is directly bonded to carbon
atoms only.
Subclass:
155
Organic compound having a sulfur bonded directly ot oxygen
DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a sulfur atom directly bonded to at least
one oxygen atom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
280 for a thio carbonic acid.
282 for a thio acid.
Subclass:
156
Sulfur bonded directly to four oxygen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein a sulfur atom is directly bonded to four oxygen
atoms.
Subclass:
157
Sulfur bonded directly to three oxygen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein a sulfur atom is directly bonded to three oxygen
atoms.
Subclass:
158
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
159
Nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
160
Fused or bridged ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a fused- or bridged-ring
system.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
161
Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
162
At least two separate aryl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter
wherein the metal containing sulfur compound contains at
least two aryl groups.
Subclass:
163
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 162. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
164
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
165
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
166
Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
167
Sulfur bonded directly to two oxygen atoms, e.g., sulfones,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein a sulfur atom is directly bonded to two oxygen atoms,
e.g., sulfone, etc.
Subclass:
168
Sulfur bonded directly to nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter
wherein a sulfur atom is directly bonded to a nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
169
Aryl group which is not fused or bridged:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains at least one aryl group
which is not part of a fused or bridged ring system.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
a "fused- or bridged-ring system".
Subclass:
170
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains an aryl group.
Subclass:
171
Oxygen atom other than as part of a sulfur bonded directly to
two oxygen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter
wherein the aryl sulfur compound contains an oxygen atom
which is other than as part of a SO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]
group.
Subclass:
172
Atom other than C, H, S, O, or metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Subject matter
wherein the aryl containing sulfur compound contains an atom
other than carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, or a metal.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
173
Sulfur directly bonded to oxygen and devoid of an aryl group,
e.g., dimethyl sulfoxide, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound is devoid of an aryl group, e.g.,
dimethyl sulfoxide, etc.
Subclass:
174
Organic compound having at least one metal atom directly
bonded to a carbon or hydrogen atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material compound
is a compound containing at least one metal to hydrogen bond
or at least one metal to carbon bond.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definiiton of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
175
Heavy metal directly bonded to carbon or hydrogen atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter
wherein the heavy metal compound contains at least one heavy
metal to carbon or heavy metal to hydrogen bond.
Subclass:
176
Transition metal (at no. 21-29, 39-47, 57-79):
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Subject matter
wherein the heavy metal compound contains at least one
transition metal atom.
(1) Note. Transition metal for purposes of this subclass is
limited to those elements of atomic number 21-29, 39-47,
57-79.
(2) Note. The transition metal for purposes of this
subclass need not be bonded to the C or H atom. It is
sufficient that a transition metal atom be in a compound
wherein at least one heavy metal atom is bonded to a carbon
or hydrogen atom.
Subclass:
177
Group VA metal (Sb, Bi, As):
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Subject matter
wherein the heavy metal compound contains at least one Group
VA metal atom (Sb, Bi, As).
(1) Note. The Group VA metal atom for purposes of this
subclass need not be bonded to the C or H atom. It is
sufficient that a Group VA metal atom be in a compound
wherein at least one heavy metal atom is bonded to a carbon
or hydrogen atom.
Subclass:
178
Tin atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Subject matter
wherein the heavy metal compound contains at least one atom
of tin.
(1) Note. The tin atom for purposes of this subclass need
not be bonded to a carbon or hydrogen atom. It is sufficient
for purposes of this subclass that a tin atom be in a
compound wherein a heavy metal is bonded to a carbon or
hydrogen atom.
Subclass:
179
At least one sulfur atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Subject matter
wherein the tin compound contains at least one sulfur atom.
Subclass:
180
Sulfur directly bonded to tin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Subject matter
wherein at least one tin atom is directly bonded to a sulfur
atom.
(1) Note. The tin atom bonded to sulfur need not be bonded
directly to carbon or hydrogen.
Subclass:
181
With additional tin compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur containing tin compound is admixed with a
tin compound DNRM.
Subclass:
182
At least two tin atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur tin compound contains at least two tin
atoms.
Subclass:
183
Boron organic compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one boron atom.
Subclass:
184
Atom other than B, O, H, or C:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter
wherein the boron compound contains at least one atom which
is other than boron, carbon, oxygen, or hydrogen.
Subclass:
185
Atom is N:
This subclass is indented under subclass 184. Subject matter
wherein the boron compound contains at least one nitrogen
atom.
Subclass:
186
Organo nitrogen compound other than unsubstituted ammonium
salt as sole nitrogen atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
nitrogen compound containing at least one nitrogen atom other
than as an unsubstituted ammonium (NH[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt]+) salt.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for an unsubstituted ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid
as a designated nonreactant material.
Subclass:
187
Contains rosin or derivative DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the organic nitrogen DNRM contains an abietyl moiety
therein or wherein the nitrogen DNRM is admixed with an
abietyl DNRM containing compound.
(1) Note. See subclass 270 for a definition of the term
"abietyl moiety".
Subclass:
188
Silicon atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains a silicon atom.
Subclass:
189
Nitrogen to nitrogen bond:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two nitrogen
atoms which are bonded directly to one another.
Subclass:
190
N=N group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains a N=N group.
Subclass:
191
X=C-N group wherein X is a chalcogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains a X=C-N group wherein
X is a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
(2) Note. The C-N group may be a separate group from the
N-N group or the C-N group can be part of the N-N group as in
C-N-N-.
Subclass:
192
Two or more N-N bonds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two N-N
groups.
Subclass:
193
Aryl-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 192. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one aryl ring
and wherein at least one nuclear carbon atom of the aryl ring
is directly bonded to an oxygen atom of the hydroxyl group.
Subclass:
194
Aryl-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound containing a N-N group also
contains at least one aryl ring; and wherein at least one
nuclear carbon atom of an aryl ring is bonded to an oxygen
atom of a hydroxly group.
Subclass:
195
N=C=N or N=C-N group, e.g., carbodiimide, isourea, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one N=C=N or
N=C-N group, e.g., carbodiimide, isoureas, etc.
Subclass:
196
N=C=X group wherein X is a chalcogen, e.g., isocyanate,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one N=C=X
group wherein X is a chalcogen atom, e.g., isocyanate, etc.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
Subclass:
197
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound is mixed with at least one
solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only.
Subclass:
198
N-(C=O)-O-, e.g., urethane, carbamate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherien the nitrogen compound contains at least one N--O-
group, e.g., urethane, carbamate, etc.
Subclass:
199
Oxygen other than as part of a N(C=O)-O- group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains an additional oxygen
atom which is not the oxygen of a N--O- group.
(1) Note. Included herein are -N-C(=O)O- compounds
containing phenol oxygen groups, ketone oxygen groups, etc.
Subclass:
200
Atom other than N, H, C, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains an atom which is other
than N, C, O, or H.
Subclass:
201
N(C=X)X wherein X is a chalcogen, e.g., thiocarbamate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one N--X-
group wherein X is a chalcogen atom, e.g., thiocarbamate,
etc.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
198 for a N--X compound as a DNRM wherein both of the X
atoms are oxygens.
Subclass:
202
Metal or ammonium group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains a metal or ammonium
group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
203
With chalcogen nonreactive organic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound containing at least one metal
or ammonium group is admixed with an additional NRM
containing a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are mixtures of two or more -X
compounds at least one of which is a metal or ammonium
containing, or the use of phenol, or other chalcogen
containing NRM in admixture with a -X metal or ammonium
compound.
Subclass:
204
Heavy metal or aluminum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one heavy
metal or aluminum atom.
Subclass:
205
Nitrile group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one C=N
group.
Subclass:
206
Nitrogen atom other than as part of a nitrile group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains a nitrogen atom which
is not part of the C=N group.
Subclass:
207
Atom other than C, H, or N:
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains an atom which is other
than C, H, or N.
(1) Note. Included herein are C=N compounds containing
oxygen such as in amide or ether form.
Subclass:
208
Atom other than C, H, or N:
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains an atom other than C,
H, or N.
(1) Note. Included herein are C=N compounds containing
atoms such as oxygen, sulfur, etc.
Subclass:
209
Two or more nitrile groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains two or more C=N
groups.
Subclass:
210
N-C=X group wherein X is a chalcogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one N-- group
wherein X is a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
Subclass:
211
N-(C=X)N, e.g., Urea, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one N--N
group.
(1) Note. The N--N group may be in X addition to a -N-
group or the -N--N group may be part of the N- group.
Subclass:
212
Two or more -N-(C=X)N groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two -N--N-
groups.
Subclass:
213
Atom other than C, N, H, or chalcogen; or contains nitrogen
or chalcogen atom other than as part of a N(C=X)N group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter
whereinthe N--N compound contains an atom other than H, N, C,
or chalcogen; or contains a chalcogen or nitogen atom which
is not part of the -N--N group.
Subclass:
214
Carboxyclic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter
wherein the N--N compound contains a ring composed solely of
carbon atoms.
Subclass:
215
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter
wherein the N--N compound is in admixture with free water as
a nonreactant material.
Subclass:
216
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Subject matter
wherein the N--N compound is mixed with at least one solid
polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only.
Subclass:
217
N atom other than as part of a N-C=X group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains at least two nitrogen atoms
and wherein at least one of the nitrogen atoms is not part of
the N- groups.
Subclass:
218
C=X group other than as part of a N-C=X group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains a -- group which is not part
of the -N- group.
Subclass:
219
(C=X)X group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 218. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains a --X group.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
198 for a N--O NRM.
201 for a N--X NRM.
Subclass:
220
C-O-C group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains a -C-O-C- group.
Subclass:
221
C-OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains a C-OH group.
Subclass:
222
Aryl -OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains at least one aryl ring and
wherein at least one of the nuclear carbons of the aryl ring
is directly bonded to the oxygen atom of a hydroxyl group.
Subclass:
223
Two or more N-C=X groups or two or more C-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the -N- compound contains two or more N- groups or
two or more C-OH groups.
Subclass:
224
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound is mixed with at least one solid
polymer derived form ethylenic reactants only.
Subclass:
225
Atom other than N, C, H, or oxygen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains at least one atom which is
other than N, C, H, or oxygen.
Subclass:
226
Carbocyclic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N-- compound contains at least one ring composed
solely of carbon atoms, e.g., aryl, etc.
Subclass:
227
Two or more N-C=O groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N- compound contains two or more N- groups.
Subclass:
228
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Subject matter
wherein the -N- compound is mixed with at least one solid
polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only.
Subclass:
229
At least one solid polymer derived from acyclic monoethylenic
hydrocarbon reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the reactants used in the preparation
of the solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only is
an acyclic monoethylenic hydrocarbon reactant.
Subclass:
230
N-(C=O)alkyl wherein alkyl group contains eight or more
carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N-- compound contains an N--R group, wherein the
R group is an alkyl radical and wherein the alkyl radical has
at least eight carbon atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 wherein the N- compound contains an aryl or
cycloaliphatic ring.
Subclass:
231
Two or more organo N-C=O compounds DNRM or with nonreactant
organo nitrogen compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter
wherein the N--R compound is in admixture with another
designated nonreactant material which is organic and contains
at least one nitrogen atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are mixtures of two or more N--R
compounds or the admixture of one N--R compound and a diverse
nonamide organo nitrogen compound.
Subclass:
232
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic hydrocarbon
reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Subject matter
wherein the N--R compound is mixed with at least one solid
polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only and at least
one of the ethylenic reactants of the solid polymer is an
unsaturated hydrocarbon reactant.
Subclass:
233
Dialkyl amides, e.g., dimethyl formamide, dimethyl acetamide,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the N-- compound is a dialkyl amide, e.g., dimethyl
formamide, dimethyl acetaminde [figure]
Subclass:
234
Two or more N-C nitrogen nonreactant materials or with an
organo oxygen or nitrogen-containing nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Subject matter
wherein the amide is admixed with an organo oxygen or
nitrogen containing NRM.
(1) Note. Included herein are mixtures of two or more -N--R
compounds at least one of which is a dialkyl amide or the
admixtrue of a dialkyl amide and a diverse nonamide organo
nitrogen or oxygen containing NRM.
Subclass:
235
At least one solid polymer derived from nitrile-containing
ethylenic reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound is mixed with at least one
solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only and at
least one of the ethylenic reactants contains a nitrile
group, i.e., C-C=N.
Subclass:
236
Trivalent or tetravalent nitrogen atom other than
unsubstituted ammonium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one nitrogen
atom having either a valency of three or four and is other
than an unsubstituted ammonium (NH[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt]+)
salt, e.g., dimethyl glyoxime, pyridine N-oxide, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for an unsubstituted ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid
as a designated nonreactant material.
Subclass:
237
C(N)[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt], -C=NH, or C=N-C group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one carbon
atom bound directly to three nitrogen atoms; or contains at
least one NH or NC group wherein the nitrogen atom of said
group is bound to a carbon atom through a double bond.
Subclass:
238
(C=X)X group wherein X is chalcogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one-X group
wherein X is a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
(2) Note. Included herein is (R[subscrpt]3[end
subscrpt]NH)[supscrpt]+[end supscrpt]
(acetate)[supscrpt]-[end supscrpt].
Subclass:
239
Two or more (C=X)X groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two-X
groups.
Subclass:
240
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one aryl
group.
Subclass:
241
C=X group where X is chalcogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one group
wherein X is chalcogen.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulphur, selenium,
and tellurium.
Subclass:
242
Two or more C=X groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two groups.
Subclass:
243
C-O-C group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least oneC-O-C
group.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
238 for a N compound containing a -O group.
Subclass:
244
C-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains both a C-O-C group and
a C-OH group.
Subclass:
245
Two or more C-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two-C-OH
groups.
Subclass:
246
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherien the nitrogen compound contains at least one aryl
group.
Subclass:
247
C-OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least oneC-OH
group.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
238 for a nitrogen compound containing a-O group.
Subclass:
248
Aryl-OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one aryl ring
and wherein at least one of the nuclear carbons of the aryl
ring is directly bonded to the oxygen atom of a hydroxyl
group.
Subclass:
249
Two or more nitrogen atoms or two or more C-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter
the nitrogen compound contains at least two nitrogen atoms or
two or more C-OH groups.
Subclass:
250
Four or more C-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least fourC-OH
groups.
Subclass:
251
N, C, and H atoms only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains only atoms of carbon,
nitrogen, and hydrogen.
Subclass:
252
Two or more nitrogen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two nitrogen
atoms.
Subclass:
253
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein the plural nitrogen compound is admixed with free
water as a nonreactant material (NRM).
Subclass:
254
Aryl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Subject matter
wherein the plural nitrogen compound contains at least one
aryl group.
Subclass:
255
Two or more separate aryl ring systems:
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Subject matter
wherein the plural nitrogen compound contains at least two
separate aryl ring systems.
(1) Note. To be proper for this subclass, there must be at
least two separate ring systems, each of which contains an
aryl group. A naphthalene or polyaromatic ring system is not
to be considered as having separate aryl ring systems.
Subclass:
256
At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged
ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Subject matter
wherein the plural nitrogen compound contains an aryl ring as
part of a bridged- or fused-carbocyclic ring system.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ethylenically unsaturated".
Subclass:
257
Aryl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one aryl
group.
Subclass:
258
Two or more separate aryl ring systems:
This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least two separate
aryl ring systems.
(1) Note. To be proper for this subclass, there must be at
least two separate systems, each of which contains an aryl
group. A naphthalene or polyaromatic ring system is not to
be considered as having separate ring systems.
Subclass:
259
Nitrogen as part of a nitro group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen compound contains at least one nitrogen
atom which has a valence of five and wherein the pentavalent
nitrogen is part of a nitro group, i.e., -C-NO[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt].
Subclass:
260
Nitro compound has an atoms other than C, H, N, or O; or has
an oxygen or nitrogen atom other than as part of a nitro
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Subject matter
wherein the pentavalent compound contains at least one atom
which is other than C, H, N, or oxygen; or contains an atom
of oxygen or nitrogen which is not part of the pentavalent
C-NO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] group.
Subclass:
261
Organic silicon compound having at least one oxygen atom
DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one silicon atom and at least
one oxygen atom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 for an organic silicon designated nonreactant material
containing only silicon, carbon, and hydrogen atoms.
Subclass:
262
Atom other than Si, O, C, of H:
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter
wherein the silicon compound contains an atom therein which
is other than silicon, oxygen, carbon, or hydrogen.
Subclass:
263
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Subject matter
wherein the silicon compound contains at least one halogen
atom.
Subclass:
264
Ethylenic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter
wherein the silicon compound contains at least one ethylenic
unsaturated group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ethylenic group."
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
523, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, subclass 203 for
an ethylenic silicon reactant which is coated onto a
nonreactant material and is intended to couple a polymer with
the nonreactant material.
Subclass:
265
Oxygen atom other than as Si-O-Si and at least one Si-C or
Si-H group:
Subject matter under subclas 261 wherein the silicon compound
contains at least one silicon atom bonded to a hydrogen or
carbon atom, and contains an oxygen atom other than as
directly linking two silicon atoms together.
(1) Note. Included herein are compounds such as:
[figure]
Subclass:
266
Silicon containing SICP or solid polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product (SICP) derived from a silicon containing
reactant is mixed with the silicon compound. See the Class
520 Glossary for a definition of the term "specified
intermediate condensation product (SICP)".
Subclass:
267
Two or more si atoms and at least one Si-C or Si-H group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Subject matter
wherein the silicon compound contains at least two silicon
atoms and has at least one silicon atom bonded to a hydrogen
or carbon atom.
Subclass:
268
Silicon containing SICP or solid polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product (SICP) derived from a silicon containing
reactant is mixed with the silicon compound.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definiton of the
term "specified intermediate condensation product".
Subclass:
269
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only
is mixed with the silicon compound.
Subclass:
270
Rosin or tall oil or modified forms thereof as DNRM, e.g.,
colophony, abietic acid, ester gum, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing an abietyl or modified abietyl moiety,
e.g., rosin ester, metal salt of rosin, colophony, etc.; or
is tall oil or a modified form thereof.
(1) Note. Rosin is the distilled or extracted residue from
the exudation of certain species of pine, and its principal
constituent is abietic acid.
(2) Note. This subclass includes tall oil which contains
abietic acid and fatty acids.
(3) Note. All abietyl or substituted abietyl moieties are
considered as being modified forms of rosin and as such are
properly classified herein.
(4) Note. Abietyl as used herein includes the modified,
e.g., hydrogenated, etc., as well as the nonmodified abietyl
ring compounds.
Subclass:
271
Two or more solid polymers or at least one solid polymer and
at least one specified intermediate condensation product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Subject matter
wherein the abietyl containing compound is mixed with two or
more solid polymers or specified intermediate condensation
products; or with at least one solid polymer and at least one
specified intermediate condensation product.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "specified intermediate condensation product
(SICP)".
Subclass:
272
Solid polymer derived from at least one ethylenic compound
containing a carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Subject matter
wherein the abietyl containing compound is mixed with a solid
polymer derived form at least oen ethylenic monomer which is
a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the term carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
273
Solid polymer contains halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Subject matter
wherein the abietyl containing compound or tall oil is mixed
with a solid polymer derived from a halogen containing
monomer or with a nonhalogen derived polymer which has been
modified by a halogen-containing material so as to
incorporate halogen atoms therein.
Subclass:
274
Solid polymer derived from ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbon only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Subject matter
wherein the abietyl containing compound or tall oil is mixed
with a solid polymer derived from ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbon monomers.
Subclass:
275
Oxygen wax DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a wax
which contains an oxygen atom or an oxygen containing
component.
(1) Note. A wax is an ester of a high molecular weight
monocarboxylic acid and a monohydric alcohol, or a mixture
containing an oxygen compound disclosed as being a wax.
(2) Note. This subclass includes naturally occurring waxes,
e.g., beeswax which contains lactones, etc., and carnauba wax
and candelilla wax which contains resins.
(3) Note. Oxidized microcrystalline wax is classified
herein.
(4) Note. To be classified herein, a material must be
disclosed or claimed as being a wax.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84 for a carboxylic acid ester not disclosed or claimed as
being a wax.
487 for a hydrocarbon containing wax.
Subclass:
276
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Subject matter
wherein water as a nonreactant material is present in
addition to the oxygen containing wax.
Subclass:
277
Carnauba wax, beeswax, montan wax, or oxidized
microcrystalline wax or modified forms thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Subject matter
wherein the oxygen containing wax is carnauba wax, beeswax,
montan wax, or oxidized microcrystalline wax or chemically
modified forms thereof.
(1) Note. This subclass includes chemically modified
carnauba wax, beeswax, montan wax, or oxidized
microcrystalline wax which are still disclosed as being
waxes.
Subclass:
278
Solid polymer contains halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter
wherein the wax is mixed with a solid polymer derived from a
halogen containing monomer, or with a nonhalogen derived
polymer which has been modified by a halogen containing
material so as to incorporate halogen atoms therein.
Subclass:
279
Solid polymer contains nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Subject matter
wherein the wax is mixed with a solid polymer derived from a
nitrogen containing monomer, or with a nonnitrogen derived
solid polymer which has been modified by a nitrogen
containing material so as to incorporate nitrogen atoms
therein.
Subclass:
280
X(C=X)X wherein X is chalcogen DNRM, e.g., carbonate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactive material is a
compound containing at least one X--X group and wherein the x
atom may be the same or different chalcogen atom, i.e.,
oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium.
(1) Note. Included herein are carbonates.
Subclass:
281
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Subject matter
wherein the X--X compound contains at least one aryl group.
Subclass:
282
C(C=X)X wherein at least one X is a chalcogen other than
oxygen DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material contains
at least one C--X group, wherein X is a chalcogen atom (i.e.,
oxygen, sulfur, selenium, or tellurium), and wherein at least
one of the X atoms is other than oxygen, e.g., n-butyl
dithlofumarate, etc.
Subclass:
283
Oxygen atom which is not part of the -C(C=X)X group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM having at least one C--X group contains at
least one oxygen atom which is not part of the C--X group.
Subclass:
284
Carboxylic acid or derivative and wherein the derivative is
other than a metal salt DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
carboxylic acid or its derivative which is other than a metal
salt.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
a "carboxylic acid or derivative".
(2) Note. A carboxylic acid derivative for purposes of this
subclass is limited to carboxylic acid esters, carboxylic
acid linear anhydrides, carboxylic acid halides, and nonmetal
salts of a carboxylic acid.
(3) Note. For purposes of this subclass, a metal salt of a
carboxylic acid includes a metal salt having an organic
substituent directly attached to the metal atom, e.g.,
R-O-Pb-O--R, and therefore such compound is excluded
herefrom, see in particular subclass 330 for such a compound
when the R of the RO group is aryl.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
381 for the metal salts of hydroxy carboxylic acids, which
are excluded from this subclass and its indents.
394 for sodium stearate.
Subclass:
285
Cycloaliphatic group or bridged or fused ring system, e.g.,
camphoric acid, etc:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains a
carbocyclic ring other than as aryl; or contains a bridged-
or fused-ring system, e.g., camphoric acid, etc.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused or bridged ring".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
270 for abietic acid (rosen) or a modified form thereof.
Subclass:
286
Naphthenic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 285. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid is a mixture of monocyclic or
fused or bridged monocarboxylic hydrocarbon acids described
as naphthenic acid or derivatives thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 for a purified monocyclic or fused or bridged
hydrocarbon carboxylic acid.
Subclass:
287
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains an aryl
group, e.g., benzolc acid, etc.
(1) Note. The aryl group herein may be in the carboxylic
acid or in the derivative moiety or in both the carboxylic
and the derivative moiety.
Subclass:
288
Atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains an atom
other than carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen, e.g., butyl benzyl
tetrachlorophthalate, etc.
Subclass:
289
Sulfur:
This subclass is indented under subclass 288. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains a sulfur
atom.
Subclass:
290
Oxygen atom other than as part of a carboxylic acid or ester
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains an oxygen
atom other than as part of a COOH or COOR group.
(1) Note. This subclass includes a linearacid anhydride
group (i.e., - O -).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
112 for a cyclic anhydride.
Subclass:
291
OH group other than as part of a COOH Group, e.g., salicyclic
acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Subject matter
wherein the oxygen atom is part of a hydroxyl group which is
other than the hydroxyl group of a COOH group, e.g., propyl
gallate, phenyl salicylate, etc.
Subclass:
292
Carbonyl of a carboxylic acid or ester group directly
attached to an aryl group, e.g., dipropylene glycol
dibenzoate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 290. Subject matter
wherein a carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains a COOH
or COOR group directly attached to the aryl group through the
carbonyl of the COOH or COOR group, e.g., dipropylene glycol
dibenzoate, etc.
Subclass:
293
Carboxylic acid or ester groups each directly attached to
separate aryl groups through the carbonyl of the carboxylic
acid or ester group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein a carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains two or
more discrete aryl groups each aryl having one or more COOH
or COOR group directly attached thereto through the carbonyl
group of the COOH or COOR group, e.g., glycerol tribenzoate.
[figure]
Subclass:
294
Two or more carboxylic acids or esters groups each directly
attached to a nuclear carbon of the same aryl group through
the carbonyl of the carboxylic acid or ester group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein a carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains a
single aryl group having two or more COOH or COOR groups each
directly attached to the aryl ring through the carbonyl group
of the COOH or COOR group.
Subclass:
295
A single aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 294. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains only
one aryl group, e.g., trilsodecyl trimellitate, etc.
Subclass:
296
Only two carboxylic acid or ester groups directly attached to
an aryl group, e.g., phthalic acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Subject matter
wherein the single aryl group contains only two COOH or COOR
groups each of which are directly attached through the carbon
atom of the COOH or COOR group to the aryl ring, e.g.,
di(2-ethyl hexyl phthalate, etc.).
Subclass:
297
Dioctyl or dibutyl ester, e.g., di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate,
etc:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Subject matter
wherein the ester derivative is dioctyl or dibutyl
phthalate.
(1) Note. The term "octyl" or "butyl" for the purposes of
this subclass includes all the branched isomers, e.g.,
2-ethylhexyl, etc.
Subclass:
298
Three or more carboxylic acid or ester groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains
three or more COOH or COOR groups, only two of which are
directly attached through the carbon atom of the COOH or COOR
group to the aryl ring, e.g., etc. [figure]
Subclass:
299
Two or more aryl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or ester derivative contains two
or more aryl groups, e.g., dibenzyl alkenyl succinate, etc.
Subclass:
300
Two or more carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains at least
two carbon atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for formic acid.
Subclass:
301
Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains a metal
atom.
Subclass:
302
Sulfur, e.g., factice, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains a sulfur
atom, e.g., thioglycolic acid, etc.
(1) Note. Included herein is factice which is vulcanized
drying oil usually produced by treatment of drying oil with
sulfur or SC1[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt].
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 for a sulfur containing organic compound having a sulfur
atom directly bonded to oxygen.
280 for thio carbonic acids.
282 for thio acids.
Subclass:
303
Only two carboxylic acid or ester groups, e.g., distearyl
thiodipropionate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur-containing carboxylic acid or ester
contains only two COOH or COOR groups, e.g., distearyl
thiodipropionate, etc.
Subclass:
304
With a nonreactive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter
wherein a nonreactive material is in addition to the
sulfur-containing carboxylic acid or derivative.
Subclass:
305
Nonreactive material contains atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Subject matter
wherein the nonreactive material contains an atom other than
carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen.
Subclass:
306
Ester having at least two carboxylic acid ester groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid derivative is a carboxylic acid
ester having at least two COOR groups.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
a "carboxylic acid ester".
Subclass:
307
Atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains an atom other than
carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen.
Subclass:
308
Oxygen atom other than as part of a carboxylic acid ester
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains an oxygen atom
other than as part of a carboxylic acid ester group, e.g.,
diethylene glycol dipropionate, ethoxyethyl maleate, etc.
Subclass:
309
C=O Group other than as part of COO group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains a carbonyl group
other than as part of a COO group, e.g., a diester of
levulinic acid, etc.
Subclass:
310
OH group other than as part of a COOH Group, e.g., castor
oil, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 308. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains a hydroxyl group
which is other than part of a carboxylic acid group, e.g.,
ricinoleic acid, castor oil, etc.
Subclass:
311
Three or more carboxylic acid ester groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains three or more
carboxylic acid ester groups.
Subclass:
312
Derived from glycerol:
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester is derived from glycerol.
Subclass:
313
Fatty acid triglyceride, e.g., drying oil, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester is a fatty acid
triglyceride, e.g., drying oil, linseed oil, tung oil, etc.
Subclass:
314
Ester derived from dicarboxylic acid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester is an ester of a
dicarboxylic acid, e.g., dialkyl fumarate, di-n-hexyl
adipate, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
306 for a compound containing two carboxylic acid ester
groups which is the reaction product of a diol and a
monocarboxylic acid.
Subclass:
315
Carboxylic acid ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid derivative is a carboxylic acid
ester.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a carboxylic
acid ester.
Subclass:
316
Atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains an atom other than
carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen.
Subclass:
317
Oxygen atom other than as part of a carboxylic acid group,
e.g., glycolic ester, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester contains an oxygen atom
other than as part of a carboxylic acid ester group.
Subclass:
318
Acyl group of the carboxylic acid has at least fifteen carbon
atoms, e.g., butyl stearate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid ester is derived from a
carboxylic acid having at least fifteen carbon atoms, e.g.,
stearic acid esters, etc.
Subclass:
319
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains a halogen
atom.
Subclass:
320
Oxygen atom other than as part of a COOH or derivative
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains an oxygen
atom other than as part of a COOH or derivative group, e.g.,
lactic acid, tartaric acid, etc.
Subclass:
321
Two or more carboxylic acid or derivative groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains two or
more -COO- groups, e.g., fumaric acid, maleic acid, etc.
Subclass:
322
Acyl group of the carboxylic acid or derivative has at least
fifteen carbon atoms, e.g., stearic acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative is derived from a
carboxylic acid having at least fifteen carbon atoms, e.g.,
stearic acid, etc.
Subclass:
323
Aryl-OH or salt or aryl-o-metal bond DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is (a) a
phenolic compound containing a hydroxyl group directly
attached to the nuclear carbon of an aryl group or its salt,
or (b) a compound containing an aryl-O-M (M-metal) group,
e.g., aryl-O-Pb-O-, etc.
(1) Note. A cyclic salt of a phenolic compound, e.g., etc.,
is not considered a heterocyclic ring system and therefor is
properly classified here. [figure]
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
324
Fused or bridged ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a fused-
or bridged-ring system, e.g., butyl-4-methyl-6-indanyl
phenol, etc.
(1) Note. A fused or bridged ring system for this subclass
requires at least two fused or bridged carbocyclic rings. See
the Class 520 Glossary.
(2) Note. In the absence of information to the contrary,
the reaction product of a phenolic compound and a material
containing a fused or bridged ring system is presumed to form
a compound containing a fused- or bridged-ring system and is
properly classifiable herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327 for a cyclic metal salt of a phenolic compound, e.g.,
antimonyl p-phenyl catecholate, etc.
Subclass:
325
Fused or bridged ring system having at least three rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Subject matter
wherein a fused- or bridged-ring system contains three or
more rings.
Subclass:
326
Cycloaliphatic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
carbocyclic ring other than as aryl.
Subclass:
327
Metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a metal
atom, e.g., triphenyl arsenite, etc.
Subclass:
328
Group VIII metal (i.e., Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt):
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter
wherein the metal is a Group VIII metal atom (i.e., Co, Fe,
Ru, Os, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt).
Subclass:
329
Group IVA metal (i.e., Ge, Sn, Pb):
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Subject matter
wherein the metal is a Group IVA metal atom
(i.e., Ge, Sn, Pb), e.g., Ar-O-Pb-O--R, etc.
Subclass:
330
Atom other than C, H, O, or halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant contains an atom other
than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, or halogen.
Subclass:
331
Two or more sulfur atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant contains at least two
sulfur atoms.
Subclass:
332
S-S linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 331. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains a sulfur-sulfur
linkage.
Subclass:
333
Two or more separate aryl-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant contains two or more
separate aryl-OH groups.
Subclass:
334
Oxygen other than as part of an aryl-OH group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains an
oxygen atom which is other than as part of an aryl-OH group.
Subclass:
335
C=O group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
carbonyl group.
Subclass:
336
A single C=O group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Subject matter
wherein the carbonyl compound contains only one carbonyl
group, e.g., 2-hydroxy-benzophenone, etc.
Subclass:
337
Aryl group having two or more OH groups directly attached to
nuclear carbons thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter
wherein the carbonyl compound contains an aryl group having
two or more hydroxyl groups directly attached to nuclear
carbons of the aryl group, e.g.,
2,4,5-trihydroxy-acetophenone, etc.
Subclass:
338
Two or more aryl-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Subject matter
wherein the carbonyl compound contains two or more aryl-OH
groups, e.g., 2,2-dihydroxybenzophenone, etc.
Subclass:
339
C-O-C linkage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 334. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains an ether
linkage (i.e., C-O-C-).
Subclass:
340
Aryl compound having only one aryl ring and having one or
more oh groups directly attached to nuclear carbons of the
aryl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Subject matter
wherein the ether compound contains only one aryl ring and
wherein at least one of the nuclear carbons of the aryl ring
is directly attached to the oxygen atom of a hydroxyl group.
Subclass:
341
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
halogen atom.
Subclass:
342
Two or more separate aryl-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains two or
more separate aryl-OH groups.
Subclass:
343
Only two aryl-OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains only two
aryl-OH groups.
Subclass:
344
Aryl group other than as part of an aryl-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains in
addition to the two aryl-OH groups an aryl group which is
other than as part of an aryl-OH group.
Subclass:
345
Polyhydric aryl-OH compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains two or
more hydroxyl groups directly attached to the nuclear carbon
of the same aryl group, e.g., catechol, etc.
Subclass:
346
1,3-dihydroxy, e.g., resorcinol, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains only two
hydroxyl groups and where the hydroxyl groups are directly
attached to the 1,3 position of the same aryl group.
Subclass:
347
1,4-dihydroxy, e.g., hydroquinone, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 345. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains only two
hydroxyl and wherein the hydroxyl groups are directly
attached to the 1,4 position of the same aryl group, e.g.,
hydroquinone, etc.
Subclass:
348
Two or more aryl-OH DNRM compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein two or more compounds each containing aryl-OH groups
are utilized as designated nonreactant materials, e.g., a
mixture of m-cresol and p-cresol, etc.
Subclass:
349
Three or more substituents on the aryl-OH compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
substituted aryl wherein three or more of the hydrogen atoms
of the aryl have been substituted by other than a hydroxy
group and wherein one of the hydrogen atoms of the aryl has
been substituted by a hydroxy group, e.g., 2,6-di-t-p-cresol,
etc.
Subclass:
350
With other nonreactive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the substituted aryl there is also
present another nonreactive material.
Subclass:
351
Two substituents on the aryl-OH compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
substituted aryl wherein two of the hydrogen atoms of the
aryl have been substituted by other than a hydroxy group and
wherein one of the hydrogen atoms of the aryl has been
substituted by a hydroxy group.
Subclass:
352
A single substituent on the aryl-OH compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
substituted aryl wherein one of the hydrogen atoms of the
aryl has been substituted by other than a hydroxy group and
wherein one of the hydrogen atoms of the aryl has been
substituted by a hydroxy group.
Subclass:
353
With nonreactive organic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the substituted aryl compound there is
also present a nonreactive organic material.
Subclass:
354
Aldehyde DNRM, i.e., C-(C=O) H:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactive material is a compound
containing at least one aldehyde group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "aldehyde".
Subclass:
355
Aryl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Subject matter
wherein the aldehyde compound contains at least one aryl
group herein.
Subclass:
356
Ketone or ketene DNRM, i.e., C(C=O) or C=C=O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactive material contains at least
one ketone or ketene group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ketone". Ketone is CH[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]=C=O.
Subclass:
357
Two or more C(C=O)C groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant compound contains at least
two ketone groups.
(1) Note. For purposes of this class, acompound containing
a -C-[subscrpt]n[end subscrpt]-C- group, wherein n is two or
more, is considered as being a plural ketone containing
compound. Additionally, a compound containing a -C--C-C-
group is considered as having two ketone groups.
Subclass:
358
Carbocyclic ring wherein at least two of the nuclear carbons
thereof are double bonded directly to oxygen atoms so as to
form two or C=O groups therewith, e.g., quinone, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 357. Subject matter
wherein the plural ketone compound contains at least one
carbocyclic ring wherein at least two of the nuclear carbon
atoms of the ring are double bonded directly to oxygen so as
to form ketone groups therewith, e.g., quinone, benzoquinone,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
357 for a plural ketone containing compound having a fused-
or bridged-ring system wherein plural oxygen atoms are double
bonded to the individual rings of the ring system that
comprises the overall fused- or bridged-ring system and
wherein no single individual ring is double bonded to two or
more oxygen atoms.
Subclass:
359
Carbocyclic ring, e.g., benzophenone, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains at least
one ring system composed solely of carbon atoms.
(1) Note. Included herein are aryl or cycloaliphatic ring
systems wherein a ketone or ketene group is bonded directly
or indirectly thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
360 for a ring system wherein one of the nuclear carbon
atoms of the carbocyclic ring is double bonded directly to an
oxygen atom so as to form a C=O group therewith.
Subclass:
360
Carbocyclic ring wherein one of the nuclear carbons thereof
is double bonded directly to an oxygen atom so as to form a
C=O group therewith, e.g., cyclohexanone, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains a
carbocyclic ring wherein a single nuclear carbon atom of the
carbocyclic ring is bonded directly to an oxygen atom by a
double bond so as to form a C=O group therewith.
Subclass:
361
Only C, H, and oxygen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Subject matter
wherein the ketone or ketene is composed solely of carbon,
hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
Subclass:
362
Ten or more carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
wherein the ketone or ketene contains at least ten carbon
atoms.
Subclass:
363
Two or more C=O DNRM containing compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
wherein the ketone or ketene is admixed with an additional
ketone or ketene nonereactive material.
Subclass:
364
With water, hydrocarbon, halohydrocarbon, or organic oxygen
containing nonreactive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
wherein the ketone or ketene is admixed with an additional
nonreactant material which is water, hydrocarbon,
halohydrocarbon, or an organic oxygen containing material.
Subclass:
365
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 361. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only
is mixed with the ketone or ketene compound.
Subclass:
366
C-O-C compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a C-O-C group, e.g., ether, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
107 for a cyclic ether or an epoxide.
284 for a carboxylic acid or ester or noncyclic anhydride.
Subclass:
367
Fused or bridged ring system or a cycloaliphatic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains a fused or bridged ring
system or a cycloaliphatic ring.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of a
"fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
368
Atom other than C, H, O, or halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains an atom other than
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, or halogen.
Subclass:
369
Aryl group other than as part of a phenoxy group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains an aryl group other than
the nuclear carbon of an aryl directly attached to an oxygen
atom, e.g., as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
370
Aryl-o-aryl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains an aryl-O-aryl group,
e.g., diphenyl oxide, etc.
Subclass:
371
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the aryl-O-aryl compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
372
Two or more phenoxy groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains two or more discrete
aryl-O- groups.
Subclass:
373
Halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains a halogen atom.
Subclass:
374
At least two diverse halogen atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Subject matter
wherein the halogen compound contains at least two diverse
halogen atoms.
Subclass:
375
Phenoxy group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains an aryl-O group.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327 for a metal salt of a phenolic compound wherein the
oxygen atom of the aryl-O- group is directly attached to a
metal atom, e.g., C[subscrpt]6[end subscrpt]H[subscrpt]5[end
subscrpt]ONa, etc.
Subclass:
376
OH group, e.g., cellosolve, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains a hydroxyl group.
Subclass:
377
Two or more OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subject matter
wherein the hydroxyl containing compound contains two or more
hydroxyl groups.
Subclass:
378
Only C, H, and O atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 366. Subject matter
wherein the C-O-C compound contains only carbon, hydrogen,
and oxygen atoms.
Subclass:
379
Carbon atom single bonded to an oxygen atom and wherein the
carbon atom is not double bonded to a chalcogen atom DNRM,
e.g., alcohols, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant is a compound
containing at least one carbon atom which is bonded directly
an oxygen atom by a single bond and wherein the carbon atom
is not double bonded to a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are alcohols, alcoholates, etc.
Subclass:
380
Halogen or ethylenic unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains at least one halogen atom
or at least one ethylenic group.
Subclass:
381
Non C-OH oxygen atom, or element other than, c, o, or h,
e.g., tartaric acid metal salt, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains at least one oxygen atom
which exist other than as part at a C-OH group, or wherein
the C-O compound contains at least one element which is other
than carbon, oxygen, or hydrogen.
Subclass:
382
Heavy metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 381. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains a heavy metal atom.
Subclass:
383
Carbocyclic ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains at least one ring system
composed solely of carbon atoms.
Subclass:
384
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains an aryl ring system.
Subclass:
385
Only a single -C-OH group and at least six carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains only one -C-OH group and at
least six carbon atoms.
Subclass:
386
At least two -OH groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains at least two -OH groups.
Subclass:
387
At least four -OH groups, e.g., pentaerythritol, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound contains at least four -OH groups,
e.g., pentaerythritol, sorbitol, etc.
Subclass:
388
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only
is mixed with the -OH compound.
Subclass:
389
Two or more compounds containing -OH groups or with water
NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein there are present two or more C-O compounds or
wherein the C-O compound is admixed with water as a
nonreactant material.
Subclass:
390
With hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the C-O compound is in admixture with a nonreactant
hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon material.
Subclass:
391
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one nonethylenic
reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from at least one
nonethylenic reactant or a specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with the C-O compound.
Subclass:
392
Organic chalcogen other than oxygen as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one chalcogen atom which is
other than oxygen.
Subclass:
393
Atom other than S, C, H, or a metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material contains at least
one atom which is other than sulfur, carbon, hydrogen, or a
metal.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
394
Oxygen atom or metal atom DNRM, e.g., metal stearate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter
wherein the organic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one oxygen or metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
395
Atom other than C, O, H, or a metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the oxygen or metal compound contains at least one
atom which is other than carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, or a
metal.
(1) Note. Included herein are halogen containing salts,
etc.
Subclass:
396
Carbocyclic group, e.g., aryl, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the oxygen or metal compound contains at least one
ring system composed solely of carbon atoms.
Subclass:
397
Ethylenic group, or at least two (C=O)O groups bonded to each
other directly or only by carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the oxygen or metal compound contains at least one
ethylenic group, or at least two O-O groups bonded to each
other directly or bonded solely by carbon atoms.
(1) Note. Included herein are oxalic acid salts or salts of
polycarboxylic acids.
Subclass:
398
Transition metal atom (atomic no. 21-29, 39-47, 57-79):
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the metal compound contains at least one transition
metal atom.
(1) Note. The transistion metals for this subclass are
limited to atomic numbers 21-29, 39-47, and 57-79.
Subclass:
399
Heavy metal or aluminum (atomic no. 13, 30-33, 48-51,
80-83):
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the metal compound contains at least one heavy metal
or aluminum atom.
(1) Note. The metal atoms limited to this subclass have
atomic numbers 13, 30-33, 48-51, and 80-83.
Subclass:
400
Group IIA metal atom (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba):
This subclass is indented under subclass 394. Subject matter
wherein the metal compound is a Group IIA metal atom (Be, Mg,
Ca, Sr, Ba).
Subclass:
401
Inorganic compound devoid of a silicon atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an inorganic
compound which is devoid of any silicon atoms.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80 for an elemental nonmetal designated nonreactant
material.
439 for an elemental metal or metal alloy designated
nonreactant material.
442 for a silicon containing designated nonreactant
material, e.g., clay, etc.
492 for glass or silicon dioxide designated nonreactant
material having numeric limitations.
Subclass:
402
Chalcogen atom other than sulfur or oxygen DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic nonreactant material is a compound
containing at least one chalcogen atom which is other than
sulfur or oxygen.
(1) Note. Included herein is subject matter relating to
selenium or tellurium inorganic compounds.
Subclass:
403
At least one element of the lanthanide series (atomic no.
57-71) or contains a noble metal atom (i.e., Au, Ag, Hg, Pt,
Pd, Ir, Rh, Ru, Os) DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material
contains at least one lanthanide atom (at, no. 57-71) or at
least noble metal atom (Au, Ag, Hg, Pt, Pd, Ir, Rh, Ru, Os).
Subclass:
404
Boron atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one boron atom.
Subclass:
405
Boron directly bonded to oxygen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material
contains at least one boron atom directly bonded to an oxygen
atom.
Subclass:
406
Group VIB metal atom DNRM (i.e., Cr, Mo, W):
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one Group VIB metal (Cr, Mo,
W).
Subclass:
407
Chromium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Subject matter
wherein the Group VIB metal atom is chromium in a chromium
compound.
Subclass:
408
Group V metal atom DNRM (i.e., V, Nb, Ta, As, Bi, Sb):
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one Group V metal atom (V, Nb,
Ta, As, Bi, Sb).
Subclass:
409
Antimony:
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Subject matter
wherein the Group V metal atom is antimony in an antimony
compound.
Subclass:
410
Atom other than Sb and oxygen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter
wherein the antimony compound contains at least one atom
which is other than oxygen and antimony.
Subclass:
411
With halogenated nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Subject matter
wherein the antimony compound is admixed with an additional
halogenated nonreactant material.
Subclass:
412
Halogen atom other than Cl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Subject matter
wherein the halogenated nonreactant material contains a
halogen atom other than chlorine.
Subclass:
413
Transition metal other than Group VIII DNRM, i.e., Sc, Ti,
Mn, Cu, Y, Zr, Tc, Hf, Re):
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorgnic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a transition metal other than a Group
VIII transition metal atom.
(1) Note. By schedule exclusion, the transition metal atoms
proper for this subclass are limited to atomic numbers 21,
22, 25, 29, 39, 40, 43, 72, and 75 and reflect as such; Sc,
Ti, Mn, Cu, Y, Zr, Tc, Hf, and Re.
(2) Note. The Group VIII transition metal atom excluded
herein are Fe, Co, and Ni.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
431 for a Group VIII transition metal oxide.
435 for other Group VIII transition metal compounds as
designated nonreactant materials.
Subclass:
414
Phosphorus atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a phosphorus atom.
Subclass:
415
Atom other than P, O, H, or a metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic nonreactant material contains at least
one atom which is other than phosphorus, oxygen, hydrogen, or
a metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
416
Ammonium phosphate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound is ammonium phosphate, i.e.,
(NH[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt])[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]HPO[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt].
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
415 for phosphate monobasic, i.e., NH[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt]H[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]PO[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt] and phosphate tribasic, i.e., (NH[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt])[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt]PO[subscrpt]4[end
subscrpt].
Subclass:
417
Phosphorus atom directly bonded to four oxygen atoms, e.g.,
phosphoric acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains at least four oxygen
atoms directly bonded to a single phosphorus atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are phosphoric acid and phosphate
salts thereof.
Subclass:
418
Sulfur atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one sulfur atom.
Subclass:
419
Two or more sulfur atoms, or at least one atom other than S,
O, H, or a metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains at least two sulfur
atoms or at least one atom which is other than sulfur,
oxygen, hydrogen, or a metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
Subclass:
420
Devoid of an oxygen atom, e.g., sulfide, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound is devoid of an oxygen atom.
Subclass:
421
At least one hydrogen atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains at least one hydrogen
atom.
Subclass:
422
Sulfuric acid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 421. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound is sulfuric acid.
Subclass:
423
Sulfate group, e.g., calcium sulfate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur compound contains at least one sulfate
group, i.e., (SO[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt]).
Subclass:
424
Carbon atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated material is a compound
containing at least one carbon atom.
Subclass:
425
Calcium carbonate, e.g., limestone, marble, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 424. Subject matter
wherein the carbon compound is calcium carbonate.
(1) Note. Limestone is proper herein in that it consists
mainly of calcium carbonate.
Subclass:
426
Solid polymer derived from at least one diene monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from at least one monomer
containing at least two ethylenic groups is admixed with the
calcium carbonate.
Subclass:
427
Solid polymer derived from unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 425. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived form at least one unsaturated
hydrocarbon monomer is admixed with the calcium carbonate.
Subclass:
428
Nitrogen aton DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing at least one nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
429
Nitrogen directly bonded to an oxygen atom, e.g., nitric
acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen atom is directly bonded to at least one
oxygen atom, e.g., nitric acid, etc.
Subclass:
430
A single type of metal atom and only oxygen atoms DNRM, e.g.,
metal oxide, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound solely of oxygen and a single type of metal atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are metal oxides, peroxides,
etc.
Subclass:
431
Transition metal atom (i.e., Fe, Co, Ni):
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the single type of metal atom is a Group VIII
transition metal atom.
(1) Note. By schedule exclusion the only type of transition
metals proper for this subclass are Fe, Co, and Ni.
Subclass:
432
Group IIB metal atom (i.e., Zn or Cd):
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the single type of metal atom is a Group IIB metal
atom.
(1) Note. By schedule exclusion only Zn and Cd can be found
in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
403 for Hg compounds.
Subclass:
433
Group IIA metal atom (i.e., Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba):
This subclass is indented under subclass 430. Subject matter
wherein the single type of metal atom is a Group IIA metal
atom (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba).
Subclass:
434
Heavy metal atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a heavy metal atom.
(1) Note. By schedule exclusion the only type of heavy
metals proper for this subclass are Fe, Co, Ni, Zr, Cd, Ge,
Sn, Pb, Po.
Subclass:
435
Transition metal atom (i.e., Fe, Co, Ni):
This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Subject matter
wherein the heavy metal atom is a transition metal atom (Fe,
Co, Ni) containing compound.
Subclass:
436
Group IIA metal DNRM (i.e., Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba):
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing a Group IIA metal atom (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr,
Ba).
Subclass:
437
Aluminum DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic designated nonreactant material is a
compound containing an aluminum atom.
Subclass:
438
Nonmetal compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Subject matter
wherein the inorgnaic designated nonreactant material is a
compound which is devoid of any metal atoms.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definiiton of
the term "metal".
Subclass:
439
Elemental metal DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an elemental
metal atom.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "metals".
(2) Note. Alloys are considered to be mere mixtures of
elemental metals for instance brass (Cu and Zn) or bronze (Cu
and Sn).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80 wherein the designated nonreactant is an elemental
nonmetal.
Subclass:
440
Transition metal atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an elemental
transition metal atom, e.g., brass, bronze, etc.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "transition metal".
Subclass:
441
Aluminum DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 439. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is elemental
aluminum.
Subclass:
442
Soil or inorganic silicon DNRM (other than silicon dioxide,
glass, quartz, novaculite or silicon dioxide type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer or specified intermediate
condensation product is admixed with a designated nonreactant
material which is an inorganic compound containing silicon.
(1) Note. Soil is by definition an inorganic silicon
containing material although it may contain certain organic
values.
(2) Note. SiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] (quartz, novaculite
and other silica type material) and glass have been excluded
from this subclass and have been classified below on some
other basis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
492 for glass or silica having numeric limitations, and
appropriate subclasses for the admixture of a nonnumerically
defined glass or SiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], and a solid
polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
443
Atom other than Si, O, H, Al, Fe, or a Group IA or IIA metal
atom DNRM, e.g., slag, mineral wool, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon material is a compound
containing at least one atom which is other than silicon,
oxygen, hydrogen, aluminum, iron, or a Group IA (Li, Na, K,
Rb, Ca) or Group IIA (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba) metal atom.
Subclass:
444
Aluminum atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon compound contains at least one
aluminum atom.
Subclass:
445
Clay, e.g., fullers earth, fire clay, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon-aluminum nonreactant material
is a clay.
(1) Note. Clays are aluminum silicate-bearing rocks which
harden when fired and are plastic when wet. Included within
the term clay are kaolin or china clay, ball clay, bentonite,
fullers earth, dusting clay, calcined clays, fire clay, etc.
For purposes of this subclass, a material will be considered
a clay when it is named as such or is accepted in the art as
a clay material.
Subclass:
446
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Subject matter
wherein the clay is admixed with free water as a nonreactant
material (NRM).
Subclass:
447
Kaolin or bentonite:
Subject matter under sublcass 445 wherein the clay DNRM is
kaolin or bentonite.
(1) Note. Kaolin clay is primarily composed of kaolinite.
Kaolin has a wide variety of names which include china clay,
white bole, bolus alba, argilla, porcelain clay, white clay,
and terra alba.
(2) Note. Bentonite contains a substantial amount of the
clay mineral montmorillonite and has the ability to swell
gently by absorption of water. Other names for bentonite are
wilkenite and colloidal clay.
Subclass:
448
Diatomite or diatomaceous earth, e.g., kieselguhr, infusorial
earth, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Subject matter
wherein the silicon-aluminum nonreactant material is
diatomite or diatomaceous earth.
(1) Note. Diatomite or diatomaceous earth is a soft earthy
rock composed of the siliceous skeletons of small aquatic
plants called diatoms. Included within the term are
kieselguhr, siliceous earth, tripolite, and infusorial
earth.
Subclass:
449
Mica:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Subject matter
wherein the silicon-aluminum DNRM is mica.
(1) Note. Mica is a group of silicates characterized
physically as flat, six-sided monoclinic crystals, all of
which contain hydroxy, an aluminum silicate, and an alkali.
Included within the term mica are biotite, muscovite,
phlogopite, zinnwaldite, isinglass, and muscovy glass.
Subclass:
450
Metal atom other than aluminum, e.g., zeolites, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 444. Subject matter
wherein the silicon-aluminum nonreactant material contains a
nonaluminum metal atom, e.g., zeolites, etc.
Subclass:
451
Talc (soapstone) DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon material is talc.
(1) Note. Talc is a magnesium silicate
(3MgO.4SiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt].H[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]O). Included within the term talc are talcum,
steatite, mineral graphite, soapstone, rensselaerite,
potstone, and French chalk.
Subclass:
452
Asbestos DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon material is asbestos.
(1) Note. Asbestos is a group of impure magnesium silicate
minerals which occur in fibrous form. Included within the
term asbestos are amianthus, earth flax, mountain cork, stone
flax, fibrous actinolite, amphibole, and chrysolite.
(2) Note. Serpentine asbestos is the mineral chrysotile.
(3) Note. Amphibole asbestos includes the minerals:
tremolite, actinolite, amosite, crocidolite, and
anthophyllite.
Subclass:
453
Aldehyde-nitrogen SICP or solid polymer thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter
wherein an asbestos DNRM is admixed with aldehyde-nitrogen
SICP or solid polymer thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a further
elaboration of the term "SICP" (specified intermediate
condensation product).
Subclass:
454
SICP or solid polymer thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter
wherein an asbestos DNRM is admixed with a SICP or solid
polymer thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for an elaboration of
the term "SICP" (specified intermediate condensation
product).
Subclass:
455
Halogen containing polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 452. Subject matter
wherein an asbestos DNRM is admixed with a halogen containing
solid polymer.
(1) Note. The halogen herein may be introduced into the
polymer subsequent to its formation as by halogenation or the
halogen atom may be part of the original reactant or
monomers, e.g., vinyl chloride, etc.
Subclass:
456
Group IIA metal atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon containing material
additionally contains a Group IIA metal atom (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr,
Ba).
Subclass:
457
Polymerizing an ethylenic monomer in the presence of a
preformed SICP or solid polymer and in the presence of a
nonreactive material so as to form an aqueous dispersion,
latex, suspension, or emulsion therewith; or product
thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein a desired aqueous dispersion, latex, suspension, or
emulsion is formed by polymerization of ethylenically
unsaturated monomer only in the presence of a preformed solid
polymer or SICP and at least one nonreactive material.
(1) Note. The nonreactive material can be water or any
other NRM.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 9 for continuous liquid phase colloid systems
(e.g., foams, emulsions, suspensions, dispersions) or agents
for such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or
agents, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
525, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses for treatment of a preformed solid polymer or SICP
with an ethylenically unsaturated reactant.
526, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, 201 for
preparation of solid polymer from ethylenic reactants only by
polymerization in the presence of a previously formed solid
polymer as a specified material.
Subclass:
458
Polymerizing in the presence of water and in the presence of
a solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Subject matter
wherein water is a nonreactive material present during said
polymerization and the said preformed solid polymer is from
ethylenically unsaturated monomers only.
Subclass:
459
Solid polymer utilized contains vinyl alcohol units:
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Subject matter
wherein a preformed solid polymer contains vinyl alcohol
units.
(1) Note. A vinyl alcohol unit is -CH[subscrpt]2-[end
subscrpt]CH(OH)-.
Subclass:
460
Solid polymer utilized is derived from an unsaturated
carboxylic acid or salt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Subject matter
wherein said preformed solid polymer is derived from an
ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or salt.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or or derivative" which includes
salt.
Subclass:
461
Polymerizing in the presence of a solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 457. Subject matter
wherein said preformed solid polymer is from ethylenically
unsaturated reactants only.
Subclass:
462
Mixing with fluorine- or iodine-containing organic compound
or composition; or product thereof DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an organic
compound containing at least one fluorine or iodine atom.
Subclass:
463
Contains two or more fluorine or iodine DNRM organic
compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 462. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains two or more DNRM organic
compounds containing fluorine or iodine atoms.
Subclass:
464
Mixing with chlorine- or bromine-containing organic
compound-hydrocarbon mixture or composition or product
thereof DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is a composition
containing nonreactive chlorine or bromine organic material
admixed with at least one hydrocarbon nonreactant material.
Subclass:
465
Mixing with two or more chlorine- or bromine-containing
organic compounds; or with a chlorine- or bromine-containing
organic compound other than carbon tetrachloride, chloroform,
or methylene chloride, and having numerical limitations other
than amount, e.g., included herein are m.p., b.p., m.w.,
structure, etc., or composition or product thereof, DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactive material is either a
combination of two or more chlorine- or bromine-substituted
organic compounds; or is a single chlorine- or bromine-
substituted organic compound with numerical limitations other
than amount.
(1) Note. A numerical limitation is one which limits the
compound in some way, e.g., density, optical rotation, m.p.
b.p., etc. If the name or structure only are given then the
numerical limitation is inherent, e.g., 1,2-dichloroethane
possesses 70% chlorine. Also, "an organic compound containing
70% chlorine" is sufficient to classify here.
(2) Note. The use of carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, or
methylene chloride alone is not classified herein although
they have inherent numerical limitations (see (1) Note
above), but any combination of them are.
(3) Note. A combination of two or more chlorine- or
bromine-containing organic compounds does not require, per
se, any numerical limitation.
(4) Note. An amount of materials, e.g., 2 per cent of a
halogenated hydrocarbon, is not sufficient for this subclass,
and see subclasses 498-612 below for such subject matter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 through 612, for the admixture of a solid polymer or
specified intermediate condensation and carbon tetrachloride,
chloroform, or methylene chloride, or for the combination of
a solid polymer or specified intermediate condensation
product and a chlorinated or brominated organic compound not
described by numerical limitations which identify the
halogen-containing compound.
Subclass:
466
Two or more chloring- or bromine-containing organic
compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is a composition
containing at least two chlorine- or bromine-substituted
hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof, e.g., chlorinated paraffin
wax mixed with chloroform, etc.
Subclass:
467
Chlorine or bromine organic compound containing a bridged,
fused, or cycloalphatic ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the chlorine or bromine organic compound contains a
bridged or fused or cycloaliphatic ring, e.g., chlorinated
naphthalene, etc.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "bridged or fused ring system".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
470 for an aromatic chlorine or bromine compound.
Subclass:
468
Chlorine or bromine organic compound containing ethylenic
unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the chlorine or bromine organic compound contains
ethylenic unsaturation.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ethylenically unsaturated".
Subclass:
469
Bromine-containing organic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound contains at least one bromine
atom.
Subclass:
470
Chlorine-containing aromatic compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound contains at least one chlorine
atom and at least one aryl ring, e.g., chlorobenzene, etc.
Subclass:
471
Aromatic compound containing two or more aromatic rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound is a chlorine compound
containing at least two aromatic rings.
Subclass:
472
Chlorine-containing wax:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains a chlorinated wax.
(1) Note. To be classified herein, a material must be
disclosed or claimed as being a wax.
Subclass:
473
Organic compound containing two or more chlorine atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is a composition
wherein two or more chlorine atoms are present in an organic
compound, e.g., o-dichlorobenzene, etc.
Subclass:
474
Mixing two or more hydrocarbons; or a hydrocarbon other than
benzene, toluene, or xylene per se and having numerical
limitations other than amount, e.g., included herein are
m.p., b.p., viscosity, structure, m.w., etc., or composition
or product thereof, DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains two or more designated
nonreactive hydrocarbons or wherein the composition contains
a single hydrocarbon excluding benzene, toluene, or xylene
with numerical limitations other than merely an amount, etc.
(1) Note. Benzene, toluene, or xylene alone are not
classified here despite their inherent numerical limitations,
i.e., percentage composition. Mixtures, however, of the above
ingredients would be proper in subclass 476.
(2) Note. A numerical limitation is one which limits the
compound in some way, e.g., refractive index, b.p., m.p.,
viscosity, molecular weight, aniline number, etc. If the
name or structure only are given then the numerical
limitation is inherent, e.g., naphthalene possesses 94%
carbon or 6% hydrogen, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
476 for mixtures of two or more of benzene, toluene, or
xylene.
485 for a DNRM which is turpentine, turpentine oil, oil of
turpentine, or spirits of turpentine.
498 through 612, for compositions which contain an inert
hydrocarbon described only by amount or nominal terms, e.g.,
naphtha, paraffin, kerosene, etc.
Subclass:
475
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains water as a nonreactant
material.
(1) Note. The water may be introduced in any manner, e.g.,
solution, dispersion, emulsion, steaming, humidifying,
hydration of a chemical compound, etc.
Subclass:
476
Two or more hydrocarbons:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains at least two designated
nonreactive hydrocarbons, e.g., naphthalene and toluene,
etc.
(1) Note. Naturally occurring mixtures per se, e.g.,
naphthenics, raffinates, aromatics, white spirit, naphthas,
paraffins, xylenes, kerosenes, paraffin wax, high and low
melting waxes, turpentine, etc., are classified only when
there is some limitation, e.g., 75% ortho and 25% para xylene
mixture, a paraffin oil containing 20% aromatic hydrocarbon,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
525, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses for mixtures containing solid polymeric
hydrocarbons and a solid polymer, specified intermediate
condensation product, specified polymer-forming ingredients
or process of preparing or treating said composition.
Subclass:
477
At least two solid hydrocarbons:
This subclass is indented under subclass 476. Subject matter
wherein at least two of the designated nonreactant
hydrocarbons are solids at ambient temperature.
Subclass:
478
At least one microcrystalline wax:
This subclass is indented under subclass 477. Subject matter
wherein one of the solid hydrocarbons is a microcrystalline
wax.
(1) Note. The term "microcrystalline wax" refers to a wax
material which is obtained usually from the residual product
of the vacuum distillation of lubricating oils. In general,
microcrystalline waxes contain very minor quantities of
straight chain paraffinic hydrocarbons.
(2) Note. To be place herein, the disclosure or claim must
recite a "microcrystalline wax".
Subclass:
479
Mixture contains three or more waxes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains three or more hydrocarbon
waxes.
Subclass:
480
Mixture contains microcrystalline wax having specified
melting point:
This subclass is indented under subclass 478. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains a microcrystalline wax
having a specified melting point.
(1) Note. A range of melting points is included within the
term specified melting point.
Subclass:
481
Unsaturated hydrocarbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains an ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbon as a designated nonreactant material.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ethylenically unsaturated".
Subclass:
482
Unsaturated hydrocarbon contains a bridged or fused ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an unsaturated
hydrocarbon which contains a bridged or fused ring, e.g.,
indene, etc.
(1) Note. Included herein is to be found the various types
of turpentines, usualy a mixture of aplha and beta pinenes,
diterpene, etc.
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for or a definition of
the term "bridged and fused ring system".
Subclass:
483
Unsaturated hydrocarbon contains plural unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 481. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant is an unsaturated
hydrocarbon which contains plural unsaturation, e.g., liquid
polybutadiene, etc.
Subclass:
484
Aromatic hydrocarbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant is an aromatic hydrocarbon
other than benzene, toluene, or xylene per se.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
476 for a mixture of benzene and toluene as designated
nonreactants.
Subclass:
485
Aromatic hydrocarbon contains a bridged or fused ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant contains a bridged or
fused ring, e.g., naphthalene, etc.
Subclass:
486
Aromatic hydrocarbon contains two or more aromatic rings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 484. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant is a hydrocarbon
containing two or more aromatic rings. e.g., biphenyl,
terphenyl, etc.
Subclass:
487
Hydrocarbon wax:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant is a hydrocarbon wax.
(1) Note. To be classified herein, a material must be
disclosed or claimed as being a wax.
(2) Note. The term "microcrystalline wax" refers to a wax
material which is obtained usually from the residual product
of the vacuum distillation of lubricating oils. In general,
microcrystalline waxes contain very minor quantities of
straight chain paraffinic hydrocarbons.
Subclass:
488
Microcrystalline wax:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains a microcrystalline wax.
(1) Note. The term "microcrystalline wax" refers to a wax
material which is obtained usually from the residual product
of the vacuum distillation of lubricating oils. In general,
microcrystalline waxes contain very minor quantities of
straight chain paraffinic hydrocarbons.
Subclass:
489
Wax having melting point about 120 deg.F (40 deg.C):
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains a hydrocarbon wax with a
claimed melting point above 120 deg.F or 49 deg.C.
Subclass:
490
Hydrocarbon having a specified name molecular weight or chain
length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is named a
hydrocarbon, or one having either a claimed numerical weight
or a claimed specified chain length (the number may also
reflect a range or average).
(1) Note. The molecular weight may be expressed in any of
the art-recognized terms or units, e.g., viscosity-average
vapor pressure osmometry, weight average, etc., and the chain
length may be linear, cyclic, or branched.
Subclass:
491
Hydrocarbon having a specified viscosity:
This subclass is indented under subclass 474. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is a liquid
hydrocarbon having a claimed specific viscosity expressed in
any of the units generally recognized in the art, e.g.,
centistokes, Saybolt universal seconds, etc.
Subclass:
492
Mixing inorganic silicon-containing material having color or
numerical limitations other than amount, e.g., included
herein are m.p., chemical composition, particle size, surface
area, etc., or composition or product thereof, DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is an inorganic
silicon-containing material having claimed numerical
limitations other than amount, e.g., m.p., particle size,
etc., or wherein the claim recite a special color or
composition or product thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 through 612, for a particular crystalline structure of a
silicon inorganic compound, e.g., novaculite, quartz, etc.,
wherein the claims fail to recite a numerical limitation.
847 for a process of polymerizing in the presence of a
silicon inorganic DNRM which may be novaculite, quartz, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
523, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, 200 for inert
inorganic silicon-containing materials that have been surface
coated, impregnated, or encapsulated.
Subclass:
493
Inorganic silicon-containing material having specified
dimension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 492. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is a silicon
compound having specified dimension, e.g., silicon monoxide
having a particle size of from 10-100 millimicrons, etc.
Subclass:
494
Material contains glass:
This subclass is indented under subclass 493. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant inorganic
silicon-containing material having specified dimensions is
glass, e.g., fiber glass 2cm in length, etc., or it may be a
glass per se without any special limitations but admixed with
at least one inorganic silicon-containing compound which does
recite a numerical limitation proper for this subclass.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "glass".
Subclass:
495
Mixing with carbon, e.g., graphite, etc., having numerical
limitations other than amount, e.g., included herein are
particle size, surface area, etc., or composition or product
thereof, DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant material is carbon in any
of its allotropic forms, having claimed numerical limitations
other than amount, e.g., carbon particles with surface area
of about 200 square millimicrons, or a tensile stength of
100,000 psi at 25 deg.C, etc.
(1) Note. Included within the term "claimed numerical
limitations" are, e.g., size, cross-sectional area, etc.
However, since carbon is an element, terms such as density,
atomic number, and other terms which are inherent, are
excluded from this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 through 612, for the admixture of a preformed solid
polymer or SICP with carbon having no claimed numerical
limitations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
523, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, 200 for a carbon
particle that has been surface coated, impregnated, or
encapsulated.
Subclass:
496
Carbon particle having specified dimension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 495. Subject matter
wherein teh designated nonreactant material is a carbon
particle having specified dimensions, e.g., carbon particles
of about 1,000 millimicron is size, etc.
Subclass:
497
Mixing with titanium dioxide material having numerical
limitations other than amount, e.g., included herein are
particle size, etc., composition or product thereof, DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant is TiO[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt] having claimed numerical limitations other than
amount.
(1) Note. Included within the term numerical limitations
are, e.g., size, dimension, cross-sectional area, etc., but
not m.p., or density.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for TiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] that has been surface
coated, impregnated, or encapsulated.
498 through 612, for the admixture of a preformed solid
polymer or SICP with TiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] having no
claimed numerical limitation.
847 for a process of polymerizing in the presence of anatase
as a DNRM.
Subclass:
498
Solid polymer or solid SICP derived from or reacted with
protein or biologically active polypeptide or product
thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the addition of a nonreactant material to a
solid polymer or SICP derived from a protein or polypeptide
or wherein a nonreactant material is added to a polymer which
has been modified by chemical interaction with a protein or
biologically active polypeptide.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a further
elaboration of the terms "protein" and "biologically active
polypeptide".
Subclass:
499
Solid polymer derived from monomer from unsaturated petroleum
hydrocarbon fraction or product thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the addition of a nonreactant material to a
solid polymer derived from a mixture of hydrocarbons which
have been obtained from a petroleum hydrocarbon fraction.
Subclass:
500
Containing two or more solid polymers; solid polymer or SICP
and a SICP, SPFI, or an ethylenic reactant or product
thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with two
or more solid polymers; or with a solid polymer and an
ethylenic reactant, specified intermediate condensation
product (SICP), or specified polymer-forming ingredients
(SPFI); or with two specified intermediate condensation
products (CISP); or with a specified intermediate
condensation product and specified polymer-forming
ingredients or ethylenic reactant.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
543 through 612, for an admixture of a NRM and a solid
polymer or SICP modified by a chemical reactant which
chemical reactant is other than a solid polymer, SICP, SPFI,
or ethylenic reactant.
Subclass:
501
Producing an aqueous system by mixing two or more aqueous
emulsions, suspensions, dispersions, or solutions, or any of
the above in admixture with one another and wherein each
individually contains a solid polymer or SICP:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Process of
producing an aqueous composition by admixing at least two
aqueous systems each containing a solid polymer or SICP, said
aqueous systems being in the form of an emulsion, suspension,
dispersion, or solution.
(1) Note. A rubber latex is deemed to be an aqueous system
for purposes of this subclass.
(2) Note. This subclass includes, e.g., blends of natural
rubber latex with synthetic rubber latex, etc.
Subclass:
502
At least one solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only.
(1) Note. A chemically modified ethylenic polymer, e.g.,
halogenated butadiene, etc., is considered as being proper
herein in that initially a solid polymer from only ethylenic
reactants is present. No weight for purposes of
classification herein has been given to polymers which have
been treated chemically to introduce atoms or to remove atoms
which were part of the original polymer derived from
ethylenic monomers.
Subclass:
503
Polyvinyl alcohol:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer containing vinyl alcohol units and an
additional solid polymer, SICP, SPFI, or ethylenic reactant
is admixed with a NRM.
(1) Note. A vinyl alcohol-containing polymer requires at
least three CH[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]-CH-OH groups in the
polymer chain.
(2) Note. Vinyl alcohol polymers for the most part herein
are prepared by the partial hydrolysis or saponification of
polymers of vinyl esters, particularly homo- or
interpolymeric-vinyl acetate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
557 for a NRM in admixture with polyvinyl alcohol when there
is no additional solid polymer, SICP, SPFI, or ethylenic
reactant.
Subclass:
504
Solid graft or solid graft-type copolymer with other solid
polymer, SICP, or SPFI:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein a NRM together with a solid graft or solid graft-type
copolymer and an additional solid polymer, SICP, or SPFI is
present.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "graft or graft type copolymer".
(2) Note. For purposes of this subclass, the graft or
graft-type copolymer need not be derived from ethylenic
reactants only. It is sufficient for purposes of this
subclass that a solid polymer derived from ethylenic
reactants only be present.
Subclass:
505
Solid block or solid block-type copolymer with other solid
polymer, SICP or SPFI:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein the NRM together with a solid block or block-type
copolymer and an additional solid polymer, SICP, or SPFI is
present.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "block or block type copolymer".
(2) Note. For purposes of this subclass, the block or
block-type copolymer need not be derived from ethylenic
reactants only. It is sufficient for purposes of this
subclass that a solid polymer derived from ethylenic
reactants only be present.
Subclass:
506
With solid polymer derived from at least one Si-H or Si-C
reactant wherein at least one of the reactants forming the
solid polymer is saturated; or with SPFI or SICP derived from
a Si-H or Si-C reactant wherein at least one of the necessary
reactants is saturated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived form
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived from a saturated Si-H or Si-C reactant,
or (b) a solid copolymer derived from a Si-C or Si-H reactant
wherein at least one of the reactants forming the solid
copolymer is saturated, or (c) specified polymer-forming
ingredients wherein at least one of the necessary
polymer-forming ingredients contains a Si-C or Si-H bond and
at least one of the necessary polymer-forming ingredients is
saturated or a reaction product thereof, or (d) a specified
intermediate condensation product containing a Si-C or Si-H
bond.
Subclass:
507
With solid polymer derived from at least one -N=C=X (X is
chalcogen) reactant wherein at least one of the reactants
forming the solid polymer is saturated; or with SPFI or SICP
derived from a -N=C=X reactant wherein at least one of the
necessary reactants is saturated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived from a saturated -N=C=X (X is
chalcogen) reactant, or (b) a solid copolymer derived from a
-N=C=X containing reactant wherein at least one of the
reactants forming the solid copolymer is saturated, or (c)
specified polymer-forming ingredients wherein at least one of
the necessary ingredients contains a -N=C=X group and at
least one of the necessary polymer-forming ingredients is
saturated or a reaction product or condensate thereof, or (d)
a specified intermediate condensation product which contains
a -N=C=X group.
Subclass:
508
With solid polymer derived from at least one reactant wherein
at least one of the reactants forming the solid polymer is a
phenol or inorganic phenolate; or with SPFI or SICP derived
from phenol or inorganic phenolate wherein at least one of
the necessary reactants is saturated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived form a saturated phenol or inorganic
phenolate, or (b) a solid copolymer derived from a
phenolic-containing reactant wherein at least one of the
reactants forming the solid copolymer is saturated, or (c)
specified polymer-forming ingredients wherein at least one of
the necessary ingredients is a phenol or inorganic phenolate,
and at least one of the necessary polymer-forming ingredients
is saturated, or a reaction product or condensate thereof, or
(d) a specified intermediate condensation product containing
a phenolic group.
(1) Note. See Class 528, subclass 86 (Note 1A and 1C) for a
definition of the terms "phenol" and "inorganic phenolate".
Subclass:
509
With aldehyde or aldehyde-type reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 508. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP derived from a phenol or
inorganic phenolate is also derived from an aldehyde or
derivative, or wherein one of the solid polymer-forming
ingredients is a phenol or inorganic phenolate and at least
one of the other necessary ingredients is an aldehyde or
derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "aldehyde" and aldehyde derivative".
Subclass:
510
Water DNRM containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Subject matter
wherein water is utilized as a designated nonreactant
material.
Subclass:
511
Ethylenic polymer derived from at least one reactant
containing two or more ethylenic groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 509. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer from ethylenic reactants only is
derived from at least one reactant containing two or more
ethylenic groups.
Subclass:
512
With solid polymer derived from at least one reactant wherein
at least one of the reactants forming the solid polymer is an
aldehyde or derivative; or with SPFI or SICP derived from an
aldehyde or derivative wherein at least one of the necessary
reactants is saturated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived from a saturated aldehyde or derivative
(including methylol ethers or condensate thereof), or (b) a
solid copolymer derived from an aldehyde or aldehyde
derivative reactant wherein at least one of the reactants
forming the solid copolymer is saturated, or (c) specified
polymer-forming ingredients wherein at least one of the
necessary polymer-forming ingredients contains an aldehyde or
derivative group and at least one of the necessary
polymer-forming ingredients is saturated or a reaction
product or condensate thereof, or (d) a specified
intermediate condensation product which contains an aldehyde
or aldehyde derivative group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the terms "aldehyde" and "aldehyde derivative".
Subclass:
513
With polycarboxylic acid or derivative and a polyol at least
one of which is saturated or with solid polymer thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived from at least one polycarboxylic acid
or derivative and at least one polyol and wherein at least
one of the reactants forming the solid polymer is saturated,
or (b) polymer-forming ingredients wherein at least one of
the necessary reactants is a polycarboxylic acid or
derivative and at least one of the necessary reactants is a
polyol and at least one of the necessary polymer-forming
ingredients is saturated, or a reaction product thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of polycarboxylic acids.
Subclass:
514
With polycarboxylic acid or derivative and a polyamine, or
with nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or derivative
reactant at least one of which is saturated or with solid
polymer thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM and solid polymer derived from
ethylenic reactants only there is additionally present (a) a
solid polymer derived from a saturated imide, lactam,
aminocarboxylic acid, or amine salt of a saturated carboxylic
acid, or (b) a solid polymer derived from at least one imide,
lactam, aminocarboxylic acid, or amine salt of a
polycarboxylic acid, or polycarboxylic acid and a polyamine
and wherein at least one of the reactants forming the solid
polymer is saturated, or (c) polymer-forming ingredients
wherein at least one of the necessary reactants is a
polyamine and at least one of the necessary reactants is a
polycarboxylic acid or derivative and at least one of the
necessary polymer-forming ingredients is saturated.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of polycarboxylic acids.
Subclass:
515
Two or more solid polymers derived from ethylenic reactants
only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the NRM there is additionally present
two or more solid polymers derived from ethylenic reactants
only.
(1) Note. A reaction product of two or more solid polymers
derived from ethylenic reactants admixed with a NRM is
considered as being equivalent to a blend of two or more
solid ethylenic polymers and as such is properly classifiable
herein.
(2) Note. A blend of three or more solid polymers at least
two of which are derived from ethylenic reactants only is
properly classifiable herein on the basis of the two
ethylenic polymers. Classification in this area is solely on
the basis of reactants utilized in preparing the ethylenic
polymers.
(3) Note. This area provides for blends or reaction
products of two or more ethylenic polymers which have been
chemically modified. Classification in this area, however, is
solely on the basis of the ethylenic monomers utilized in
preparing the ethylenic polymers.
(4) Note. Placement in this subclass is on the basis of the
ethylenic reactants used in the preparation and not on the
basis of ethylenic reactants which may be reacted with a
mixture of solid polymers from ethylenic reactants only.
(5) Note. Excluded from this subclass are multistep
polymerization-postpolymerization processes which occur in
the presence of a single preformed solid polymer from
ethylenic reactants only and an ethylenic reactant which
affords a polymeric mixture. This subclass, however, does
include in subclass 525 metalation of polystyrene blended
with polybutadiene which is subsequently contacted with
butadiene.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
519 for the lithiation of styrene in the presence of
polyethylene to yield solid lithium-terminated polystyrene
followed by its reaction with butadiene to produce block
(polybutadiene-polystyrene) in admixture with polyethylene.
525 for metalation of polyethlene blended with polybutadiene
which is subsequently contacted with butadiene.
Subclass:
516
Solid polymer derived from nitrogen heterocycle monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic compound containing a nitrogen
heterocycle.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "heterocycle".
Subclass:
517
Solid polymer from oxygen heterocycle monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic compound containing an oxygen heterocycle.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "heterocycle".
Subclass:
518
Solid polymer derived from fused or bridged ring monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing a fused- or bridge-ring
system.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused- or bridged-ring system".
Subclass:
519
Solid polymer derived from halogen-containing monomer other
than vinyl or vinylidene chloride:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing at least one halogen
atom other than as vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
527 for a solid polymer derived from vinyl or vinylidene
chloride.
Subclass:
520
Fluorine containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic reactants contains a
fluorine atom.
Subclass:
521
Solid polymer derived from a monomer containing an atom other
than C, O, H, or chlorine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing at least one atom other
than carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, or chlorine.
Subclass:
522
Solid polymer derived from carboxylic acid- containing
monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing at least one carboxylic
acid group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative.
Subclass:
523
Solid polymer derived from carboxylic acid ester monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant which contains a carboxylic acid
ester group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid ester.
Subclass:
524
Ester derived from an unsaturated alcohol and a saturated
acid, e.g., vinyl acetate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 523. Subject matter
wherein the ester reactant is derived from an unsaturated
alcohol and a saturated carboxylic acid, e.g., vinyl acetate,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
523 for an acrylic ester as a reactant.
Subclass:
525
Solid polymer derived from monomer containing two or more
ethylenic groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing two or more ethylenic
groups.
Subclass:
526
Two or more polymers derived from reactant containing two or
more ethylenic groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. Subject matter
wherein at least two polymers are derived from reactants
containing two or more ethylenic groups.
(1) Note. The reactant containing two or more ethylenic
groups may be the same or different. For instance, a blend
of two different polybutadiene polymers would be proper
herein.
Subclass:
527
Solid polymer derived from chlorine-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from vinyl chloride or vinylidene chloride.
Subclass:
528
Solid polymer derived from acyclic hydrocarbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the ethylenic polymers is derived
from an ethylenic reactant containing only carbon and
hydrogen atoms and which reactant is devoid of a carbocyclic
ring.
Subclass:
529
Solid polymer drived from ethylenic monomers only admixed
with ethylenic monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of an NRM and a solid polymer,
which polymer has been derived from ethylenic monomers only
and has been further reacted with an ethylenic monomer; or
wherein a NRM is admixed with a solid polymer derived from
ethylenic monomers only and a separate ethylenic monomer.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses generally contain
subject matter relating to graft and block copolymers.
(2) Note. Patents in this area are placed in the first
subclass that provides for the solid polymer or ethylenic
monomer. No distinction has been made as to whether the
monomer is part of the substrate polymer or the superstrate
monomer. No distinction has been made as to amounts of
materials.
(3) Note. This and indented subclasses also contain those
products and compositions derived from contacting of solid
polymers from ethylenic reactants only with ethylenic
materials wherein the ethylenic reactant interacts with the
polymer without undergoing simultaneous or subsequent
polymerization.
Subclass:
530
Ethylenic monomer contains a nitrogen heterocycle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant is a nitrogen heterocycle.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "heterocyclic".
Subclass:
531
Ethylenic monomer contains a chalcogen heterocycle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant is a chalcogen (S, O, Se, Te)
containing heterocycle.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "heterocyclic".
Subclass:
532
Ethylenic monomer contains a fused or bridged ring system:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant contains a fused or bridged
ring system.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
533
Ethylenic monomer contains at least one carboxylic acid ester
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant contains a carboxylic acid
ester group.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid ester.
Subclass:
534
Ethylenic monomer contains at least two ethylenic groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant contains at least two
ethylenic groups.
Subclass:
535
Ethylenic monomer contains at least one atom which is other
than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant contains at least one chemical
atom which is other than carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen.
Subclass:
536
Ethylenic monomer is an acyclic hydrocarbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 529. Subject matter
wherein the ethylenic reactant is a hydrocarbon which is
devoid of a ring system.
Subclass:
537
Solid polymer or SICP derived from an-O-(C=O)O- or
hal-(C=O)-O-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM together with a solid
polymer or SICP derived from a -O-(C=O)O- or hal-(C=O)-O
containing reactant and an additional solid polymer, SICP,
SPFI, or an ethylenic reactant is present.
Subclass:
538
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one
nitrogen-containing carboxylic acid or derivative reactant or
from a carboxylic acid or derivative and a polyamine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM together with a solid
polymer or SICP derived from a nitrogen-containing carboxylic
acid or derivative or from a carboxylic acid or derivative
and a polyamine containing reactant and an additional solid
polymer SICP, SPFI, or an ethylenic reactant is present.
(1) See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of the term
"carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
539
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one carboxylic
acid or derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM together with a solid
polymer or SICP derived from a carboxylic or derivative
reactant and an additional solid polymer SICP, SPFI, or an
ethylenic reactant is present.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
540
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one phenol or
inorganic phenolate reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM together with a solid
polymer or SICP derived from a phenol or inorganic phenolate
containing reactant and an additional solid polymer, SICP,
SPFI, or an ethylenic reactant is present.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
528, Synthetic Resins or Rubbers, subclass 86, (1) Note, A
and C for a definition of the term "phenol or inorganic
phenolate".
Subclass:
541
Aldehyde or derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 540. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is derived from a phenol or
inorganic phenolate and an aldehyde or aldehyde derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "aldehyde or aldehyde derivative".
Subclass:
542
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one aldehyde or
derivative or ketone reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 500. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM with a solid polymer or
SICP derived from an aldehyde or derivative or ketone
containing reactant, and an additional solid polymer SICP,
SPFI, or an ethylenic reactant is present.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "aldehyde or derivative".
Subclass:
543
Polymer derived from ethylenic reactants only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a NRM with a solid polymer
derived from ethylenic reactants only.
(1) Note. In the absence of a subclass specifically reciting
chemical modified polymer derived from ethylenic reactants
only, a modified polymer is classified as if it were
untreated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
572 for admixing a chlorinated polybutadiene with a NRM.
Subclass:
544
From fluorine-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from at least one
fluorine-containing ethylenic monomer.
Subclass:
545
Fluorine-containing monomer contains F and C only or only F,
C, and H:
This subclass is indented under subclass 544. Subject matter
wherein the fluorine monomer contains only fluorine and
carbon atoms; or only fluorine, carbon, and hydrogen atoms.
Subclass:
546
Four or more fluorine atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 545. Subject matter
wherein the fluorine monomer containing only carbon and
fluorine atoms, or only carbon, fluorine, and hydrogen only,
contains at least four fluorine atoms.
Subclass:
547
From reactant-containing atom other than O, N, C, halogen, or
hydrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer containing an atom other than carbon, hydrogen,
halogen, nitrogen, or oxygen.
Subclass:
548
From heterocyclic monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer containing at least one heterocyclic ring.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the term "heterocyclic".
Subclass:
549
Five-membered oxygen ring, e.g., coumarone-indene, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 548. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic monomer contains at least one
five-membered heterocyclic ring having at least one oxygen
atom in the ring.
Subclass:
550
From acetylenic monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from a monomer
containing a C=C moiety.
Subclass:
551
From halogen-containing monomer containing three or more
carbon atoms and wherein at least one halogen atom is present
in other than salt form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer containing at least three carbon atoms and at least
one halogen atom with the proviso that at least one of the
halogen atoms present is not part of a salt.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
567 for a solid polymer derived from vinyl or vinylidene
halide.
Subclass:
552
Diene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Subject matter
wherein the halogen monomer contains at least two ethylenic
groups.
Subclass:
553
From cycloaliphatic or fused or bridged ring monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer which contains a carbocyclic ring which is other than
as an aryl ring, or is derived from a fused- or bridged-ring
containing monomer.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "fused or bridged ring system".
Subclass:
554
Cycloaliphatic, fused, or bridged monomer contains at least
two unsaturated groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 553. Subject matter
wherein the cycloaliphatic, fused, or bridged monomer
contains at least two ethylenic groups.
Subclass:
555
From nitrogen-containing monomer other than acrylonitrile or
methacrylonitrile:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer containing at least one nitrogen atom and which is
other than acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
565 for a solid polymer derived from acrylonitrile or
methacrylonitrile monomer.
Subclass:
556
From carboxylic acid or ester thereof monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an ethylenic
monomer which is a carboxylic acid or carboxylic acid ester.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid ester.
Subclass:
557
Polyvinyl alcohol or modified forms thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer derived from a carboxylic or
derivative is modified so as to produce polyvinyl alcohol.
(1) Note. See Class 525, subclass 56 for a definition of
the term "polyvinyl alcohol".
(2) Note. The polyvinyl alcohol may be added to the NRM or
may be produced subsequently to the addition of the NRM to
the solid polymer.
Subclass:
558
Acid or ester contains an oxygen atom which is other than
part of a free carboxyl group or carboxylic acid ester
group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or ester monomer contains at
least one oxygen atom which is not part of a --OH or -O-R
group.
Subclass:
559
Ester contains two or more ester groups or at least one
carboxylic ester group and at least one free acid group; or
carboxylic acid contains two or more free carboxyl groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the monomer contains at least two carboxylic acid
ester groups, two or more carboxylic acid groups, or at least
one carboxylic acid group and at least one carboxylic acid
ester group.
Subclass:
560
From ester derived from at least one unsaturated carboxylic
acid and a saturated alcohol, e.g., methyl methacrylate,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the monomer is a carboxylic acid ester derived from
an unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a saturated alcohol.
Subclass:
561
Interpolymerized with diverse carboxylic acid ester:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Subject matter
wherein an ester derived from an unsaturated monocarboxylic
acid and a saturated alcohol is interpolymerized with a
diverse carboxylic acid ester.
(1) Note. The diverse ester may be derived from an
unsaturated acid and a saturated alcohol, or may be derived
form a saturated carboxylic acid and an unsaturated alcohol,
or the acid and alcohol may both be unsaturated.
Subclass:
562
Interpolymerized with hydrocarbon containing a single
ethylenic group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Subject matter
wherein an ester derived from an unsaturated monocarboxylic
acid and a saturated alcohol is interpolymerized with a
hydrocarbon monomer containing only one ethylenic group.
Subclass:
563
From ester derived from ethylenically unsaturated alcohol and
saturated carboxylic acid, e.g., vinyl acetate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 556. Subject matter
wherein the monomer is a carboxylic acid ester derived from a
saturated monocarboxylic acid and an unsaturated alcohol.
Subclass:
564
Interpolymerized with diverse carboxylic acid ester or with
carboxylic acid reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 563. Subject matter
wherein an ester derived form a saturated carboxylic acid and
an unsaturated alcohol is interpolymerized with a
monocarboxylic acid ester or with a carboxylic acid
containing monomer.
(1) Note. The diverse ester may be derived from a saturated
monocarboxylic acid and an unsaturated alcohol, or may be
derived from an unsaturated acid and an unsaturated alcohol.
Subclass:
565
From acrylonitrile or methacrylonitrile monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from acrylonitrile or
methacrylonitrile monomer.
Subclass:
566
Inorganic nonreactive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 565. Subject matter
wherein an inorganic NRM is admixed with the solid polymer.
Subclass:
567
From halogen-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from a halogen monomer
containing two carbon atoms.
Subclass:
568
Vinylidene chloride:
This subclass is indented under subclass 567. Subject matter
wherein the halogen monomer is vinylidene chloride.
Subclass:
569
Plasticizer additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 567. Subject matter
wherein the composition contains a plasticizer.
(1) Note. A plasticizer is any chemical agent which is
added to a synthetic resin in order to impart flexibility,
workability, stretchability or a related property to the
synthetic resin.
(2) Note. The mere use the term "plasticizer" in the
absence of information to the contrary is presumed to lie
within the definition of this subclass.
Subclass:
570
From hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 543. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from at least one
hydrocarbon monomer.
Subclass:
571
Conjugated diene hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the hydrocarbon monomer contains at least two
ethylenic groups and at least two of the ethylenic groups
exist as -C=C-C=C- in the compound.
Subclass:
572
Adding nonreactive material to chemically modified solid
polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer derived from a -C=C-C=C- hydrocarbon
containing monomer is chemically modified prior to admixing
with the NRM.
Subclass:
573
Interpolymer of two or more diene monomers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein a -C=C-C=C-hydrocarbon monomer has been
interpolymerized with at least one hydrocarbon containing at
least two ethylenic groups.
(1) Note. The hydrocarbon containing at least two ethylenic
groups may be a conjugated or nonconjugated diene.
Subclass:
574
Interpolymer with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon monomer,
e.g., butyl rubber, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein a -C=C-C=C- hydrocarbon monomer has been
interpolymerized with at least a hydrocarbon monomer which is
devoid of a carbocyclic ring, e.g., butyl rubber, etc.
Subclass:
575
Interpolymer with at least one aromatic hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein a -C=C-C=C- hydrocarbon monomer has been
interpolymerized with at least one hydrocarbon monomer which
contains an aryl ring.
Subclass:
575.5
Natural rubber:
This subclass is indented under subclass 571. Subject matter
wherein the polymer derived from a conjugated diene
hydrocarbon monomer is natural rubber.
Subclass:
576
Adding nonreactive material to chemically modified solid
polymer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer derived from at least one
hydrocarbon monomer is chemically modified prior to admixing
of the nonreactant material therewith.
(1) Note. It is not necessary for this subclass that a
positive process step of chemically modifying the polymer be
claimed. It is sufficient if the polymer has been chemically
reacted (e.g., halogenated polymer, sulfonated polymer, etc.)
prior to the admixing step.
Subclass:
577
From aromatic hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from an aryl containing
hydrocarbon monomer.
Subclass:
578
Interpolymer with at least one aliphatic hydrocarbon
monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 577. Subject matter
wherein an aryl containing hydrocarbon monomer has been
interpolymerized with a hydrocarbon monomer which is devoid
of a carbocyclic ring.
Subclass:
579
From hydrocarbon containing four or more carbon atoms:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from a hydrocarbon
monomer containing at least four carbon atoms.
Subclass:
580
Adding nonreactive material to solid polymer and subsequently
chemically modifying the polymer or product:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer derived from at least one
hydrocarbon monomer is admixed with a nonreactant material
prior to a chemical modification of the solid polymer, e.g.,
curing, vulcanizing, etc.
Subclass:
581
Solid polymer derived from ethylene:
This subclass is indented under subclass 580. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from ethylene.
Subclass:
582
From propylene as sole reactant monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is solely derived from propylene.
Subclass:
583
Organic NRM additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 582. Subject matter
wherein an organic nonreactant material is admixed with the
solid polypropylene.
Subclass:
584
Inorganic additive other than water or NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 582. Subject matter
wherein an inorganic nonreactant material which is other than
water is admixed with the solid polypropylene.
Subclass:
585
From ethylene as sole reactant monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 570. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is solely derived from ethylene.
Subclass:
586
Inorganic NRM additive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 585. Subject matter
wherein an inorganic nonreactant material is admixed with the
solid polyethylene.
Subclass:
587
High density polymer:
Subject matter under sublcass 585 wherein the density of the
formed polyethylene polymer is more than 0.935.
(1) Note. The term density refers to density as measured by
ASTMD 1505 or specific gravity and is not to be confused with
terms such as "apparent density" or "bulk density".
(2) Note. In the absence of a specific disclosure of
density, all polymers produced by a free radical-yielding
catalyst, e.g., peroxy, azo, or redox, etc., are presumed to
be low density and are excluded herefrom.
Subclass:
588
From silicon-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one silicon
containing reactant.
Subclass:
589
From -N=C=X reactant or blocked N=C=X reactant (X is
chalcogen):
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one reactant
containing a -N=C=X group wherein X is a chalcogen atom.
(1) Note. This subclass also provides for those functional
derivatives of isocyanates which are generally known as
blocked, masked, or hidden isocyanates. These materials are
those which revert on heating to the -N=C=X group (e.g.,
urethanes or ureides of phenols, alkanols, etc.).
Subclass:
590
With reactant containing at least one C-OH, (C=O)-OH or
-C-O-C- Group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 589. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is derived from the -N=C=X
reactant and a reactant containing at least one C-OH, -OH, or
-C-O-C- group.
Subclass:
591
Water DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 590. Subject matter
wherein water as a DNRM is admixed with the solid polymer or
SICP.
Subclass:
592
From ketone or ketene reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer or SICP derived form at least one ketone
reactant.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "ketone".
(2) Note. For purposes of this subclass, a reactant having
a ketene (C=C=O) group is considered as being a ketone.
Subclass:
593
From aldehyde or derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one aldehyde or
aldehyde derivative reactant.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "aldehyde" and "aldehyde derivative".
Subclass:
594
With phenol or inorganic phenolate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 593. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is derived from the
aldehyde or aldehyde derivative reactant and at least one
phenol or inorganic phenolate reactant.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
528, Synthetic Resins and Rubbers, subclass 86, (1) Note, A
and C for a definition of the terms phenol or inorganic
phenolate.
Subclass:
595
Containing reactant having atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is derived from at least
one reactant containing an atom other than carbon, hydrogen,
or oxygen.
(1) Note. The reactant containing the atom which is other
than carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen can be the phenol or the
aldehyde or another reactant.
Subclass:
596
Water DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Subject matter
wherein water as a DNRM is admixed with the solid polymer or
SICP.
Subclass:
597
Nitrogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 593. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is derived form the
aldehyde or aldehyde derivative reactant and at least one
nitrogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
598
Water DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 597. Subject matter
wherein water as a DNRM is admixed with the solid polymer or
SICP.
Subclass:
599
From carboxylic acid or derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from at least one carboxylic acid or
derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
600
Carboxylic acid contains three or more acid groups or
derivative thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from a carboxylic acid
containing three or more --OH groups or three or more
derivative groups, or a combination of -OH and derivative
groups which is three or more.
Subclass:
601
From dicarboxylic acid or derivative and at least one polyol;
or from a diester of a polycarboxylic acid as sole reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from a polyol and from a
carboxylic acid containing two carboxylic acid groups, or
from a derivative containing two carboxylic acid derivative
groups, or from a reactant containing a carboxylic acid group
and a derivative group; or wherein the solid polymer is
derived from a dicarboxylic acid diester as the sole solid
polymer-forming reactant.
Subclass:
602
Nitrogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 601. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the reactant forming the solid
polymer contains a nitrogen atom.
(1) Note. The nitrogen reactant may be a third reactant
which is not a carboxylic acid or derivative group reactant
or the polyol containing reactant.
Subclass:
603
Reactant contains atom other than C, H, or O:
This subclass is indented under subclass 601. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the reactants forming the solid
polymer contains an atom other than carbon, hydrogen, or
oxygen.
(1) Note. The reactant containing an atom other than
carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen may be a third reactant which is
not a carboxylic acid or derivative reactant or the polyol
containing reactant.
Subclass:
604
At least one polyol containing only two -C-OH groups
reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 601. Subject matter
wherein the polyol reactant contains only two C-OH groups.
Subclass:
605
Derived from terephthalic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 604. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative contains two
carboxylic acid or derivative groups in para-position to each
other and which carboxylic acid or derivative groups are
directly bonded to nuclear carbon atoms of the same aryl
ring.
Subclass:
606
Nitrogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 599. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived form at least one
nitrogen-containing reactant, e.g., nylon, etc.
(1) Note. The carboxylic acid or derivative need not be the
nitrogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
607
Two or more carboxylic acids or derivatives, or two or more
nitrogen-containing compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 605. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer is derived from at least two
carboxylic acids, two carboxylic acid derivatives, or at
least one carboxylic acid and at least one carboxylic acid
derivative; or wherein the solid polymer is derived from at
least two nitrogen-containing reactants.
Subclass:
608
Water DNRM containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 606. Subject matter
wherein water as a DNRM is admixed with the solid polymer.
Subclass:
609
From sulfur-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from at least one sulfur-containing
reactant.
Subclass:
610
From reactant-containing atom other than N, C, H, O, or
halogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from at least one reactant containing
an atom other than nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, or a
halogen.
Subclass:
611
From phenol reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from at least one phenol reactant.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
528, Synthetic Resins and Rubbers, subclass 86, (1) Note, A,
for a definition of the term "phenol".
Subclass:
612
From at least one oxygen or nitrogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
which involves the mixing of a nonreactant material with a
solid polymer derived from at least one oxygen or
nitrogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
650
Inorganic water settable material containing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein an inorganic water settable
ingredient hardenable by hydration to produce a solid mass is
present during formation of at least one solid polymer or
SICP, e.g., Portland cement, gypsum cement, etc.
(1) Note. In the instant subclass the inorganic water
settable ingredient can be a reactant with the solid polymer
or SICP forming system so long as there is present at least
one material which is nonreactive (NRM).
Subclass:
700
Preparation of intentional or desired composition by
formation of a solid polymer (SP) or SICP in presence of a
designated nonreactant material (DNRM) other than solely
water, hydrocarbon, silicate dioxide, glass, titanium
dioxide, or elemental carbon, composition thereof; or process
of treating or composition thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein the desired or intentional
composition has been produced by formation of at least one
solid polymer or SICP in the presence of a designated
nonreactant material other than solely H[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt]O, hydrocarbon, SiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], glass,
TiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], or element carbon.
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 523 for a
definition of DNRM.
(2) Note. Included herein are processes of preparing the
composition, the composition itself, as well as processes of
chemically reacting or purifying a composition, and the
product of such a process when a composition is the result.
(3) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
"glass".
(4) Note. Mixtures of the excluded DNRM materials are also
excluded herefrom and are to be found below in subclasses
797-881.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
797 through 881, for mixtures of the excluded DNRM
materials.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
588, Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment,
subclass 255 for polymer or resin containing compositions
which contain hazardous or toxic waste to prevent its release
into the environment.
Subclass:
701
Boron-containing DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein elemental boron or at least one boron compound is
present as a designated nonreactant material during formation
of the solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
702
Cellular material derived from biological source as DNRM
other than farinaceous flour or cotton or diatomaceous
earth:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein there is present, during formation of a solid polymer
or SICP, at least one designated nonreactant material which
is derived from a biological source and which retains at
least some cell structure, and excluding farinaceous flour,
cotton, or diatomaceous earth.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for a complete definition of this material, including all
the excluded cellular substances.
Subclass:
703
Corncob, bark, or cork:
This subclass is indented under subclass 702. Subject matter
wherein the biological material which retains cell structure
is corncob, bark, or cork.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
15 and 16, for the definition of "corncob, bark, and cork".
Subclass:
704
Protein or biologically active polypeptide as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a protein or a biologically active polypeptide is
present as a designated nonreactant material during formation
fo a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "protein" and "biologically active polypeptide".
Subclass:
705
Coal or bituminous material, extract or derivative thereof,
oil shale, or fatty still residue thereof, as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein coal, bituminous material, extract or derivative
thereof, oil shale, or fatty still residue is present as a
designated nonreactant material during formation of a solid
polymer or SICP.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
59 for the definition of these DNRM materials.
Subclass:
706
P-containing DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein elemental phosphorus or a phosphorus containing
compound is present as a designated nonreactant during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
707
Nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound also contains at least one
nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
708
Phosphorus bonded directly to nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 707. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one phosphorus atom bonded directly
to nitrogen in the DNRM compound.
Subclass:
709
Tri organo phosphine or phosphonium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound is R--R where each R is an
organic group bound to P through a carbon linkage, e.g.,
P(CH[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt])[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt],
etc., or (PR'[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt])X where X is any anion
and R' is H or an organic group bound to P through a + -
carbon linkage, e.g., P(CH[subscrpt]3[end
subscrpt])[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt] Cl, etc.
Subclass:
710
Organic compound having phosphorus bonded directly to oxygen
or sulfur:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one designated nonreactive organic
compound which contains at least one phosphorus atom bonded
directly to oxygen or sulfur, i.e., P-(O) or P-(S).
Subclass:
711
Containing a metal atom DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 710. Subject matter
wherein the designated nonreactant P-(O) or P-(S) containing
organic compound has at least on metal atom bonded thereto,
or where there is present an additional metal atom containing
DNRM.
Subclass:
712
Containing halogen DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 710. Subject matter
wherein the nonreactive organic P-(O) or P-(S) compound has
at least one halogen atom bonded thereto; or where there is
present an additional halogen containing DNRM.
Subclass:
713
Containing phenol or carboxylic acid or derivative DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. Subject matter
wherein the phosphorus compound contains an aryl-OH or salt
thereof, or -OH group or derivatives; or where there is
present an additional DNRM which is an aryl-OH or salt or
carboxylic acid or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definiiton of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
714
N-containing organic compound excluding unsubstituted
ammonium as sole nitrogen in DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a nitrogen containing organic compound having N other
than NH[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt][supscrpt]+[end supscrpt] as
the sole nitrogen is present as a designated nonreactive
material during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
715
N=N linkage, e.g., azo dyes, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound containing nitrogen has at least
one N=N linkage.
Subclass:
716
Carbohydrate or derivative. e.g., nitrocellulose, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen-containing organic compound is a
nitrogen-containing carbohydrate or derivative, e.g.,
nitrocellulose, chitin, etc.
Subclass:
717
Heterocyclic structure other than per se N-alkyl
pyrrolidone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound containing nitrogen has at least
one heterocyclic structure other than N-alkyl pyrrolidone.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"heterocyclic".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
726 for N-alkyl pyrrolidone, per se, as DNRM.
Subclass:
718
Hetero nitrogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 717. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic compound containing nitrogen has at
least one heterocylic ring having at least one nitrogen as a
heteroatom.
Subclass:
719
Containing hetero chalcogen DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 718. Subject matter
wherein the compound containing nitrogen in a heterocyclic
ring further contains at least one chalcogen atom in a hetero
ring, or wherein there is an additional heterocyclic
chalcogen compound as a DNRM.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulfur, selenium,
or tellurium.
Subclass:
720
Plural hetero N, i.e., same or different ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 718. Subject matter
wherein the compound containing nitrogen in a heterocyclic
ring contains more than one heterocyclic nitrogen atom as
either members of one ring or in two or more rings.
Subclass:
721
Containing aryl-OH or salt thereof DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the organic compound containing nitrogen has an
aryl-OH or salt thereof attached thereto, or where there is
present an additional DNRM which is a compound having aryl-OH
or salt thereof.
(1) Note. "Aryl" denotes a monovalent aromatic hydrocarbon
radical, e.g., as illustrated below. Included herein are
phenyl, naphthyl, tolyl, etc. [figure]
(2) Note. The OH or salt group is directly attached to the
aromatic ring, e.g., as illustrated below, etc. [figure]
Subclass:
722
Amine nitrogen directly bonded to aromatic ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen containing organic compound has an amine
nitrogen directly bonded to an aromatic ring, e.g., as
illustrated below, etc. [figure]
(1) Note. Amine is defined in the Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
723
Sulfur e.g., sulfonamides, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen containing organic compound has at least
one sulfur atom, e.g., R-SO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]-N, etc.
Subclass:
724
ROH or COOH or salt thereof, e.g., alkanol amine or amino
acid, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the N-containing organic compound has at least
one-OH, C-OH, or salt (e.g., alkoxide or carboxylate)
attached thereto.
(1) Note. The R group in the R-OH refers to the nitrogen
containing residue. Similarly, the COOH group is attached to
a nitrogen containing residue.
Subclass:
725
Nitrile:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen containing organic compound has at least
one -C N group.
Subclass:
726
Formamide or N, N-dialkyl amide or N-alkyl pyrrolidone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen containing organic compound is as
illustrated below where alkyl is an aliphatic hydrocarbon
moiety. [figure]
Subclass:
727
With metal-containing material DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 726. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present a metal containing
material as a DNRM.
Subclass:
728
(C=O)N:
This subclass is indented under subclass 714. Subject matter
wherein the nitrogen containing organic compound has at least
one -N group.
Subclass:
729
X(C=X)X wherein X is chalcogen DNRM, e.g., carbonate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein an organic compound having at least one X--X group
where X is chalcogen, e.g., organic carbonates, etc., is
present as a DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or
SICP.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulfur, selenium,
or tellurium.
Subclass:
730
DNRM contains Si-C, Si-H, contains DNRM metal-C or metal-H
bond or organic compound containing Si:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a compound having at least one Si-C, Si-H, metal-C or
metal-H bond or an organic compound containing Si is present
as DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
731
Diorgano siloxane contains units of -{(R)Si(R)-O-} * where *
is subscript two or more:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. Subject matter
wherein the organic silicon compound contains two or more
units, e.g. polydimethyl siloxane oil, etc., as illustrated
below. [figure]
(1) Note. R is preponderately a hydrocarbon radical.
Subclass:
732
Carbohydrate or derivative as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a carbohydrate or derivative is present as DNRM
during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
"carbohydrates' and "carbohydrate derivative".
Subclass:
733
Cellulose or derivative, e.g., cotton, paper pulp, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 732. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is cellulose or a derivative.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35 for the definition of "cellulose".
Subclass:
734
Starch or derivative, farinaceous flour or meal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 732. Subject matter
wherein the carbohydrate is a starch or a derivative, or
farinaceous flour or meal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for the definition of "farinaceous flour or meal".
47 for the definition of "starch".
Subclass:
735
Lignin, tannin, or derivative as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein lignin, tannin, or a derivative of these is present
as DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the terms "lignin" and "lignin derivative".
(2) Note. Tannins appear to be esters of gallic acid whose
carboxyl group is esterified by the hydroxyl group of a
second molecule of gallic acid or the glucosides thereof.
Subclass:
736
Aryl-OH or salt thereof as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a compound having at least one -OH group or salt
thereof directly bonded to an aromatic carbocyclic nucleus,
i.e., phenol compound, is present as DNRM during formation of
a solid polymer or SICP, e.g., [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
755 for DNRM having aryl ether linkages.
Subclass:
738
Plural separate aryl-OH groups or polyhydric aryl-OH, or
salts thereof, e.g., resorcinol, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. Subject matter
wherein the phenol compound or salt thereof contains two or
more -OH groups or salts directly bonded to the same of
separate aromatic carbocyclic nucleus.
(1) Note. Included herein are, e.g., resorcinol, bisphenol
A, etc.
Subclass:
739
Plural separate aryl-OH or salt groups bonded through carbon
or a chalcogen-containing radical, e.g., bisphenol A, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 738. Subject matter
wherein the phenol compound or salt thereof has plural
separate aryl-OH groups or salts thereof bonded together
through carbon or a chalcogen containing radical.
Subclass:
740
Aryl-OH or salt compound having at least one chalcogen
containing substituent, e.g., hydroxy anisole, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. Subject matter
wherein the phenol compound or salt thereof has at least one
chalcogen containing substituent, e.g., as illustrated below,
etc. [figure]
Subclass:
741
Aryl-OH or salt compound having two or more substituents:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. Subject matter
wherein the phenol compound or salt has two or more
substituents bonded to the aromatic carbocyclic nucleus,
e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
742
Elemental or organic sulfur compound as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein elemental sulfur or an organic compound containing at
least one sulfur atom is present as DNRM during formation of
a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
743
Sulfone, e.g., sulfolane, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 742. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur containing organic compound is a sulfone,
e.g., [figure]
Subclass:
744
DMSO with additional oxygen or halogen compound DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 742. Subject matter
wherein dimethyl sulfoxide is mixed with an additional oxygen
or halogen containing DNRM.
Subclass:
745
Sulfate, sulfonate ester, sulfonic acid, or salt thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 742. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur containing organic compound is a sulfate
ester, e.g., ROOR or ROH, etc., sulfonic acid or ester, e.g.
R-OH, etc., or a salt of these materials.
Subclass:
746
Halogenated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 745. Subject matter
wherein the organic sulfate, sulfonic, sulfonate, or salt has
at least one halogen atom.
Subclass:
747
Containing ether or hydroxyl group DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 745. Subject matter
wherein the organic sulfate, sulfonic acid, sulfonate, or
salt thereof has an ether or OH group bonded thereto; or
wherein there is present an additional DNRM which has an
ether group or hydroxyl group.
(1) Note. Hydroxyl group is C-OH wherein the carbon is not
doubly bonded to a chalcogen.
Subclass:
748
Containing COOH or salt thereof or ester thereof DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 745. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur containing organic compound has a
-OH, -O[supscrpt]-+[end supscrpt]salt or -OR group where R is
an alcohol residue bonded thereto, or wherein there is
present as an additional DNRM at least one carboxylic acid,
salt, or ester.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid salts and esters.
Subclass:
750
Mercaptan, mercaptide or thioether, e.g., aryl-SH, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 742. Subject matter
wherein the sulfur containing organic compound is R-SH, R-SX
or R-S-R wherein X is a cation, e.g., metal or
NH[supscrpt]+[end supscrpt], etc., and R is the carbon of an
organic radical.
Subclass:
751
Heterocyclic chalcogen compound as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a heterocyclic chalcogen ring containing material is
present as DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. By schedule exclusion, the remaining chalcogen
atoms proper for this subclass are oxygen, selenium, or
tellurium.
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "heterocyclic".
Subclass:
752
With organic chalcogen compound, hydrocarbon, or halogenated
hydrocarbon DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. Subject matter
wherein there is present as an additional DNRM an organic
chalcogen compound, hydrocarbon, or halogenated hydrocarbon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
753 for the TWEEN [supscrpt]R[end supscrpt] and SPAN
[supscrpt]R[end supscrpt] materials which are mixtures of
heterocyclic chalcogen compounds.
Subclass:
753
Carboxylic acid ester linkage, e.g., oxyalkylated sorbitan
ester, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. Subject matter
wherein said heterocyclic chalcogen compound has at least one
carboxylic acid ester linkage.
(1) Note. Included herein are SPAN [supscrpt]R[end
supscrpt] which is a mixture of esters of fatty acids with
various hexitol anhydrides (e.g., sorbitan, etc.) derived
from sorbitol, as illustrated below (TWEEN [supscrpt]R[end
supscrpt] is oxyalkylated SPAN [supscrpt]R)[end supscrpt]:
[figure]
Subclass:
754
Plural hetero oxygen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. Subject matter
wherein the heterocyclic chalcogen compound contains two or
more oxygen atoms in the same heterocyclic ring or two or
more oxygen containing heterocyclic rings.
Subclass:
755
Ether compound DNRM, e.g., aryl ether, dimethylether, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a compound having at least one C-O-C linkage where
neither carbon is doubly bonded to chalcogen, e.g., as
illustrated below, or CH[subscrpt]3[end
subscrpt]-O-CH[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt], etc., is present as
DNRM during formation of a solid polymer or SICP. [figure]
Subclass:
757
Mixture of ether compounds; or only two ether oxygens bonded
to a carbon atom, e.g., formal acetal, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 755. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two ether compounds as DNRM; or
wherein the ether compound has at least one carbon atom which
has only two ether linkages attached to the carbon, e.g.,
-C-O--O-C-, etc.
Subclass:
758
Halogenated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 755. Subject matter
wherein the ether compound has at least one halogen atom
attached thereto.
Subclass:
759
Containing carboxylic acid or derivative DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 755. Subject matter
wherein the ether compound has at least one carboxylic acid
or derivative group attached thereto, or wherein there is
present an additional DNRM which is a carboxylic acid or
derivative:
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative:.
Subclass:
760
Carboxylic acid or derivative has two or more ether
linkages:
This subclass is indented under subclass 759. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative has at least two
ether linkages attached thereto.
Subclass:
761
Containing hydroxyl group DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 755. Subject matter
wherein the ether compound has at least one hydroxyl group
attached thereto, or wherein there is present as an
additional DNRM a hydroxyl bearing compound other than
water.
Subclass:
762
Two or more ether linkages in the hydroxyl group bearing
molecule:
This subclass is indented under subclass 761. Subject matter
wherein the hydroxyl group bearing molecule has two or more
ether linkages, e.g., hydroxyl terminated polyether, etc.
Subclass:
763
Oxygen containing wax as DNRM, e.g., carnauba, montan,
ceresin, bees wax, oxidized petroleum wax, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein an oxygen containing wax is present as DNRM during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. To be classified herein, a material must be
disclosed or claimed as being a wax.
Subclass:
764
Natural resin or derivative as DNRM, e.g., rosin, shellac,
etc., excluding tall oil per se:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a natural resin or derivative including rosin and
derivatives is present as DNRM during formation of a solid
polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. Resin or its derivatives is included herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for a discussion on what constitutes natural resin
Subclass:
765
Alcohol compound as DNRM, i.e., R-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein an alcohol compound is present as DNRM during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. Alcohol is R-OH where R is-- not having chalcogen
double bonded directly thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
736 for phenol compounds.
779 for metal alkoxides.
Subclass:
766
Two or more alcohols:
This subclass is indented under subclass 765. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two alcohols as DNRM's.
Subclass:
767
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 765. Subject matter
wherein water is present as an additional NRM.
Subclass:
768
With hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 765. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present a hydrocarbon or
halogenated hydrocarbon as a NRM.
Subclass:
769
Chalcogen other than as R-OH:
This subclass is indented under subclass 765. Subject matter
wherein the alcohol compound has a chalcogen atom in addition
to the oxygen in the hydroxy group.
Subclass:
770
Ketone or aldehyde as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a ketone or aldehyde is present as DNRM during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. "Aldehyde and ketone" are defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
771
With hydrocarbon or halogenated hydrocarbon NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 770. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present a hydrocarbon or
halogenated hydrocarbon NRM.
Subclass:
772
Carboxylic acid or derivative, e.g., acetoacetic acid or
ester or salt thereof, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 770. Subject matter
wherein the ketone or aldehyde has attached thereto a
carboxylic acid group or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
773
Carboxylic acid or derivative not containing a heavy metal
atom as DNRM, e.g., anhydride, acyl halide, ester or salt,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein a carboxylic acid or derivative not having a heavy
metal atom attached thereto is present as DNRM during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition for
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
780 for heavy metal compounds having therein carboxylic acid
or derivative groups.
Subclass:
774
Cycloaliphatic group, e.g., dimer acids containing thirty six
carbon atoms, tall oil, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 773. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative has attached
thereto a cycloaliphatic group.
(1) Note. The C[subscrpt]36[end subscrpt] dimer acids are
typically derived by polymerization of C[subscrpt]18[end
subscrpt] fatty acids.
Subclass:
775
Aryl group:
This subclass is indented under subclass 773. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic acid or derivative has attached
thereto an aryl group.
Subclass:
776
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic monomers only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer produced is from ethylenically
unsaturated monomers only.
Subclass:
777
Group IA, unsubstituted ammonium, or Group IIA salt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 773. Subject matter
wherein the carboxylic derivative is a Group IA,
NH[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt]+ or Group IIA salt.
(1) Note. The IA and IIA metals proper herein are Li, Na,
K, Rb, Be, Ca, Sr, and Ba.
Subclass:
778
Solid polymer or SICP derived from at least one nonethylenic
monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 777. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP which is produced is
derived from at least one monomer which is not ethylenically
unsaturated.
Subclass:
779
Elemental metal or metal compound not containing silicon
DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein an elemental metal or metal compound which does not
contain a silicon atom is present as DNRM during formation of
a solid polymer or SICP.
(1) Note. The term "elemental metal" includes alloys, e.g.,
steel, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
789 for silicon containing inorganic metal compounds as
DNRM.
Subclass:
780
Heavy metal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 779. Subject matter
wherein the metal or metal compound is or contains a metal
atom having a specific gravity greater than four.
Subclass:
781
Copper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 780. Subject matter
wherein the metal atom is copper in elemental or compound
form.
Subclass:
783
Group IV or Group IIB, i.e., Ge, Sn, Pb, Zr, Ti, Hf, Zn, Cd,
Hg:
This subclass is indented under subclass 780. Subject matter
wherein the metal atom is Ge, Sn, Pb, Ti, Zr, Hf, Zn, Cd, or
Hg, in elemental or compound form.
Subclass:
784
Tin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 783. Subject matter
wherein the metal atom is tin in elemental or compound form.
Subclass:
785
Group VIII, i.e., Fe, Ru, Os, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Pt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 780. Subject matter
wherein the metal atom is Fe, Co, Ni, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, or
Pt in elemental or compound form, i.e., Group VIII.
Subclass:
786
Al:
This subclass is indented under subclass 779. Subject matter
wherein the metal atom is aluminum in elemental or compound
form.
Subclass:
787
Inorganic metal compound having S, C, or N, e.g., KSCN,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 779. Subject matter
wherein the metal compound is inorganic and has at least one
atom of carbon, sulfur, or nitrogen.
Subclass:
788
Calcium, e.g., CaCO[subscrpt]3[end subscrpt], etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 787. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic metal compound contains calcium.
Subclass:
789
Elemental silicon, soil, or inorganic silicon compound as
DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein elemental silicon, soil, or an inorganic silicon
compound is present as DNRM during formation of a solid
polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
790
With reactive coupling agent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 789. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP is formed in the additional
presence of a coupling agent which has sites reactive with
both a portion of the elemental silicon, soil, or inorganic
silicon compound DNRM and with the solid polymer, or
SICP-forming system.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for systems wherein an inorganic filler is surface
modified with a coupling agent prior to admixture with the
solid polymer, SICP, or solid polymer-forming system.
Subclass:
791
Alkali or alkali earth silicate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 789. Subject matter
wherein the inorganic silicon DNRM is an alkali or alkali
earth silicate.
Subclass:
792
Halogenated hydrocarbon DNRM:
Subject matter under subclas 700 wherein a compound which
contains only carbon and halogen atoms or only carbon,
halogen, and hydrogen atoms is present as DNRM during
formation of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
793
Halogenated hydrocarbon contains ethylenic unsaturation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 792. Subject matter
wherein the halogen DNRM contains ethylenic unsaturation.
(1) Note. The ethylenically unsaturated halogen material is
presumed to be a reactant during formation of a solid
polymer; therefore, to be placed herein there must be
specific disclosure that the material is a nonreactant.
Subclass:
794
With water NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 792. Subject matter
wherein in addition to the halogen DNRM there is present
water as a NRM.
Subclass:
795
Fluorinated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 792. Subject matter
wherein the DNRM contains a fluorine atom.
(1) Note. Included herein are perfluorinated hydrocarbons,
fluro, chloro-hydrocarbons, etc.
Subclass:
796
Nitrogen, halogen, or compounds thereof DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 700. Subject matter
wherein nitrogen, halogen, or a compound having at least one
nitrogen or halogen atom is present as DNRM during formation
of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
797
Solid polymer or SICP derived from protein or biologically
active polypeptide and ethylenic monomer or SPFI:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
wherein the desired or intentional composition is produced by
formation of a solid polymer or SICP by reaction of protein
or biologically active polypeptide with an ethylenic monomer
or SPFI in the presence of at least one nonreactant material
(NRM).
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 523 for the
definition of nonreactant material.
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the terms "protein" and "biologically active polypeptide".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 for systems of the instant subclass subsequently admixed
with solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
798
Solid polymer or SICP derived from natural resin or natural
resin derivative and ethylenic monomer or SPFI, e.g.,
shellac, rosin, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein the desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP by reaction of a natural resin or natural resin
derivative with an ethylenic monomer of SPFI in the presence
of at least one nonreactant material (NRM).
(1) Note. See Class 523, class definition for the
definition of nonreactant material (NRM).
(2) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the definition of
the term "natural resin" and "natural resin derivative".
Subclass:
799
Solid polymer or SICP derived from lignin or tannin and
ethylenic monomer or SPFI:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein the desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP in the presence of at least one nonreactant material
(NRM) by reaction of lignin, tannin, or derivatives with
ethylenic monomer or specified polymer- forming ingredients
(SPFI).
(1) Note. See the class definition of Class 523 for the
definition of nonreactant material NRM.
(2) Note. See Class 520 Glossary for the definition of the
terms "lignin" and "lignin derivative".
(3) Note. Tannins appear to be esters of gallic acid whose
carboxyl group is esterified by the hydroxyl group of a
second molecule of gallic acid or the glucosides thereof.
(4) Note. Placed herein are aqueous systems of reaction
products of ligning, tannins, or lignosulfonates with SPFI.
For this purpose, terms such as "tanning extract" or
"reaction product" are assumed to result in aqueous systems
unless the claim recites removal of water.
Subclass:
800
Preparation of intentional or desired composition by
formation of solid polymer or SICP in the presence of water
as a designated nonreactant material (DNRM), or products
thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein a desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP in the presence of water as a designated nonreactant
material or products thereof.
(1) Note. Included herein are chemically aftertreated
products and the process of chemically aftertreating where no
NRM is added subsequent to the initial in situ solid polymer
formation.
Subclass:
801
Process of preparing water-in-oil emulsion or dispersion or
product thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein the process of forming a solid polymer or SICP in the
presence of water results in the formation of a water-in-oil
emulsion or dispersion or products thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 21 for primarily organic continuous liquid phase
colloid systems with discontinuous phase primarily
inorganic liquid (e.g., water-in-oil emulsions or
dispersions) or agents for such systems or making or
stabilizing such systems or agents, when generically claimed
or when there is no hierarchically superior provision in the
USPC for the specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
802
Aqueous carboxyl-bearing solid polymer or SICP composition
chemically treated with aziridine, mono 1,2-epoxide, or
cyclic sulfonium compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein the solid polymer or SICP which has been prepared in
the presence of water is a carboxyl-bearing polymer which is
subsequently chemically treated with an aziridine (i.e., ),
or mono 1,2-epoxide (i.e., ) or cyclic sulfonium compound
Subclass:
803
Polyvinyl alcohol or partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate
or chemically modified forms thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein the intentional or desired composition, which is
prepared by formation of a solid polymer or SICP in the
presence of water, contains polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or
chemically modified PVA.
(1) Note. A vinyl alcohol polymer requires at least three
CH[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt]-CH-OH groups in the polymer
chain.
Subclass:
804
Solid polymer derived from ethylenic monomers only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein a solid polymer from ethylenically unsaturated
monomers only is formed in the presence of water as a
designated nonreactive material.
(1) Note. "Ethylenically unsaturated" is defined in the
Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
805
Fluorine containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer containing fluorine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
526, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, 242 for solid
polymer obtained only from ethylenic monomers, at least one
of which contains fluorine.
Subclass:
806
Silicon-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer containing silicon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
526, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, subclass 279 for
solid polymers obtained only from ethylenic monomers, at
least one of which contains silicon.
Subclass:
807
Monomer-containing element other than C, H, O, N, S, Hal, or
Group IA metal atom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer containing an atom other than S, C, O, N, H, halogen,
or Group IA metal atom (Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs).
(1) Note. Included herein are monomers containing, e.g.,
phosphorus, etc.
Subclass:
808
Monomer contains nitrogen atom as part of a heterocyclic
ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer which contains at least one nitrogen atom as part of
a heterocyclic ring.
(1) Note. "Heterocyclic" is defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
809
Two or more nitrogen atoms in a single ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 808. Subject matter
wherein there are two or more nitrogen atoms in the same
heterocyclic ring.
Subclass:
811
Monomer contains chalcogen atom as part of heterocyclic
ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer
contains at least one chalcogen atom as a member of a
heterocyclic ring.
(1) Note. "Heterocyclic" is defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
812
N-containing monomer other than unsubstituted ammonium as
sole nitrogen, acrylamide, methylol acrylamide, acrylonitrile
and the corresponding methacryl compounds or mixtures
thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one nitrogen containing monomer
which is other than acrylamide, methylol acrylamide,
acrylonitrile, methacrylamide, methylol methacrylamide,
methacrylonitrile, monomer having NH[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt]
as the sole nitrogen, or mixtures of any of these.
Subclass:
813
Nitrogen-carbon-oxygen bond containing monomer, e.g., allyl
isocyanate, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 812. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one monomer containing nitrogen
directly bonded to carbon and which carbon is directly bonded
to oxygen.
(1) Note. Any possible number of bonds are included, e.g.,
-N=C=O, -N--, etc.
Subclass:
814
N-monomer contains S:
This subclass is indented under subclass 812. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one monomer containing both
nitrogen and sulfur atoms.
Subclass:
815
Quaternary nitrogen-containing monomer, e.g., tetramethyl
ammonium, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 812. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one monomer containing
NR[subscrpt]4[end subscrpt] wherein each R is linked to the
nitrogen through a carbon atom.
Subclass:
816
N-monomer contains carboxylic acid or salt thereof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 812. Subject matter
wherein at least one nitrogen containing monomer contains a
carboxylic acid or salt thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid salt.
Subclass:
817
S-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein at least one monomer contains sulfur.
Subclass:
818
Aldehyde or ketone containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein at least one monomer contains an aldehyde or ketone
group.
(1) Note. "Aldehyde" "aldehyde derivative" and "ketone" are
defined in the Class 520 Glossary.
(2) Note. Search appropriate subclasses hereinbelow for
monomers which are aldehyde derivatives.
Subclass:
819
Hydrocarbon monomer with carboxylic acid, salt, or
nonnitrogen containing derivative monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one hydrocarbon monomer in
combination with at least one monomer which has a carboxylic
acid group, salt, or is a nonnitrogen containing derivative
thereof.
(1) Note. The nonnitrogen containing derivatives of
carboxylic are esters and acyclic anhydrides.
Subclass:
820
With N monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 819. Subject matter
wherein at least one nitrogen containing monomer is present
in addition to said hydrocarbon monomer and said carboxylic
acid, salt, or derivative monomer.
Subclass:
821
Hydrocarbon monomer contains at least two ethylenic groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 820. Subject matter
wherein at least one hydrocarbon monomer contains at least
two ethylenically unsaturated groups.
Subclass:
822
Two or more hydrocarbon monomers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 819. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two different ethylenically
unsaturated hydrocarbon monomers.
Subclass:
823
Two or more monomers-containing carboxylic acid or
derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 819. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two different carboxylic acid or
derivative monomers.
Subclass:
824
Aromatic monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 823. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one aromatic ethylenically
unsaturated monomer, e.g., styrene, etc.
Subclass:
825
With halogenated hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 819. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present at least one
ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing at least one
halogen atom.
Subclass:
827
N-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one nitrogen containing
ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Subclass:
828
With hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 827. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present at least one
ethylenically unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer.
Subclass:
829
Two or more N monomers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 827. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two different ethylenically
unsaturated nitrogen containing monomers.
Subclass:
831
With unsaturated carboxylic acid or ester monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 827. Subject matter
wherein there is additionally present at least one monomer
which is an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid or
ester thereof.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative" which includes a
discussion of carboxylic acid ester.
Subclass:
832
Monomer is carboxylic acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there are at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer which is a carboxylic acid or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
833
Two or more carboxylic acids or derivatives:
This subclass is indented under subclass 832. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two different monomers which are
ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives
thereof.
Subclass:
834
Halogenated hydrocarbon monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated,
halogenated hydrocarbon monomer.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "halogenated hydrocarbon".
Subclass:
835
Two or more halogenated hydrocarbon monomers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 834. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two different ethylenically
unsaturated, halogenated hydrocarbon monomers.
Subclass:
836
Hydrocarbon monomer only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 804. Subject matter
wherein all monomers are ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
Subclass:
837
Solid polymer or SICP derived from Si-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one silicon-containing reactant in
the solid polymer or SICP formed in the presence of water as
a DNRM:
Subclass:
838
N-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 837. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one nitrogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
839
Solid polymer or SICP derived from -N=C=X containing
reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one N=C=X containing reactant in
the solid polymer or SICP formed in the presence of water as
a DNRM.
(1) Note. X is chalcogen and is limited to oxygen, sulfur,
selenium, or tellurium.
(2) Note. Included herein are, e.g., isocyanate reactants,
etc.
Subclass:
840
N=C=X reactant has ionic group attached thereto, e.g.,
carboxyl, sulfonic, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 839. Subject matter
wherein at least one N=C=X reactant has ionic groups attached
thereto.
(1) Note. Ionic groups included herein are, e.g.,
(-O)[supscrpt]-[end supscrpt], (SO[subscrpt]3[end
subscrpt])[supscrpt]-[end supscrpt], etc.
Subclass:
841
Solid polymer or SICP derived from a phenolic reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one phenolic reactant in the solid
polymer or SICP formed in the presence of water as DNRM.
(1) Note. "Phenolic reactant" is defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
842
With carbohydrate reactant, e.g., starch, cellulose, or
sugar, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 841. Subject matter
where there is at least one carbohydrate or derivative as a
reactant in addition to said phenolic reactant.
(1) Note. "Carbohydrates" and "carbohydrate derivative" are
defined in the Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
843
Solid polymer or SICP derived from an aldehyde or aldehyde
derivative reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one aldehyde or derivative reactant
in the said solid polymer or SICP formed in the presence of
water as DNRM.
(1) Note. "Aldehyde" and "aldehyde derivative" are defined
in the Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
844
With carbohydrate reactant, e.g., starch, cellulose, cork,
etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 843. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one carbohydrate or derivative as a
reactant in addition to said aldehyde or derivative.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for the terms
"carbohydrateS" and "carbohydrate derivatives".
Subclass:
845
Solid polymer derived from a reactant which is a carboxylic
acid or derivative:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one carboxylic acid or derivative
reactant in said solid polymer formed in the presence of
water as DNRM.
(1) Note. "Carboxylic acid or derivative" is defined in the
Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
846
Polymer of an ethylenic reactant with a saturated reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 800. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one solid polymer of an ethylenic
unsaturated reactant with a saturated reactant, said solid
polymer formed in the presence of water as DNRM.
Subclass:
847
Carbon, titanium dioxide, glass, or silicon dioxide having
specified crystalline form or numerical limitation other than
amount, e.g., included herein are particle size, shape, etc.,
as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP in the presence of a designated nonreactive material
which is carbon, TiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], glass, or
SiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt] having specified form or
numerical limitations other than amount.
(1) Note. Designation of a particular crystalline form,
e.g., anatase, cristobalite, diamond, graphite, etc., is
treated in the same way as a designation of a material having
a specified family of physical properties and is therefore
sufficient for inclusion herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
849 through 881, for compositions produced by formation of a
solid polymer or SICP in the presence of a specified amount
of a designated nonreactive material which is carbon,
TiO[subscrpt]2[end subscrpt], glass, or SiO[subscrpt]2[end
subscrpt].
Subclass:
848
Hydrocarbon material other than solely a fused ring or
cyloaliphatic hydrocarbon, benzene, toluene, or xylene or
mixture thereof; said material or mixture of materials having
specified numerical limitations other than amount, e.g.,
included herein are m.p., b.p., viscosity, particle size,
etc., as DNRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP in the presence of a designated nonreactive material
which is at least one hydrocarbon material having specified
numerical properties other than amount and other than
benzene, toluene, xylene, or solely a fused ring or
cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon or mixtures solely consisting of
the excluded species.
(1) Note. Designation of a hydrocarbon compound by name,
e.g., heptane or n-heptane, etc., is treated as a designation
of a material having a specified family of physical
properties and is therefore sufficient for inclusion herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
849 through 881, for compositions produced by formation of a
solid polymer or SICP in the presence of a fused ring or
cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, benzene, toluene or xylene or a
specified amount of a designated nonreactive hydrocarbon
material or for mixtures solely consisting of the excluded
species.
Subclass:
849
Solid polymer from ethylenic monomer only, said polymer
formed in the presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer from
ethylenically unsaturated monomers only in the presence of at
least one nonreactant material.
Subclass:
850
N-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 849. Subject matter
wherein at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer
contains nitrogen.
Subclass:
851
Halogen-containing monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 849. Subject matter
wherein at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer
contains halogen.
Subclass:
852
Chalcogen atom containing monomer other than ether oxygen as
sole chalcogen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 849. Subject matter
wherein at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer
contains a chalcogen atom other than ether oxygen as the sole
chalcogen.
(1) Note. Chalcogen is limited to oxygen, sulfur, selenium,
or tellurium.
Subclass:
853
Carboxylic acid or derivative monomer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 852. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
carboxylic acid or derivative as monomer.
(1) Note. See the Class 520 Glossary for a definition of
the term "carboxylic acid or derivative".
Subclass:
854
Monomer containing at least two carboxylic acid or derivative
groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 853. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
monomer which has two or more carboxylic acid or derivative
groups.
Subclass:
855
From unsaturated hydrocarbon monomer solely:
This subclass is indented under subclass 849. Subject matter
wherein all monomers are ethylenically unsaturated
hydrocarbons.
Subclass:
856
Contains two or more ethylenic unsaturated groups:
This subclass is indented under subclass 855. Subject matter
wherein at least one monomer has two or more ethylenically
unsaturated groups.
Subclass:
857
Boron or metal-containing reactant forming a solid polymer or
SICP in the presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP from at least one boron or metal-containing reactant in
the presence of a nonreactant material.
Subclass:
858
Si-containing reactant forming a solid polymer or SICP in the
presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP from at least one silicon-containing reactant in the
presence of a nonreactant material.
Subclass:
859
Silicate containing compound as sole Si-containing reactant,
e.g., ortho silicate esters, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 858. Subject matter
wherein all silicon-containing reactants contain at least one
-O--O- structure.
(1) Note. Included are, e.g., ortho silicate esters, etc.
(2) Note. Silicate structure in siloxane material is
conventionally depicted as SiO[supscrpt]4/2[end supscrpt] to
indicate four-shared oxygens.
Subclass:
860
Poly (di organo siloxane) reactant, i.e., {R-Si(R)-O}-* where
R is an organic radical and * is subscript two or more:
This subclass is indented under subclass 858. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one reactant containing the
following, illustrated below, where R is an organic radical
and the subscript * is two or more. [figure]
Subclass:
861
Si-H containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 860. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one Si-H containing reactant.
Subclass:
862
With ethylenically unsaturated reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 861. Subject matter
wherein at least one ethylenically unsaturated reactant is
present in addition to the Si-H reactant.
Subclass:
863
Poly (di organo siloxane) reactant has at least one SiO other
than as Si-O-Si, e.g., Si-O-C, or SiOH group, etc.:
This subclass is indented under subclass 860. Subject matter
wherein said poly(di organo siloxane) reactant has at least
one Si-O-A linkage where A is an atom other than Si.
(1) Note. Included are, e.g., Si-O-C, Si-OH, etc.; these
are the so-called hydrolyzable groups.
Subclass:
864
With N-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 863. Subject matter
wherein at least one nitrogen-containing reactant is present
in addition to the Si-O-A reactant.
Subclass:
865
With ethylenic unsaturated reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 863. Subject matter
wherein an ethylenically unsaturated reactant is present in
addition to the Si-O-A reactant.
Subclass:
866
Ethylenically unsaturated reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 860. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one ethylenically unsaturated
reactant.
Subclass:
868
Heterocyclic reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 858. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one heterocyclic reactant.
(1) Note. "Heterocyclic" is defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
869
N-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 858. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one reactant which contains
nitrogen.
Subclass:
871
N=C=X containing reactant forming a solid polymer or SICP in
the presence of a nonreactant material (X is chalcogen):
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP from at least one N=C=X containing reactant in the
presence of a nonreactive material.
(1) Note. X is chalcogen, i.e., O, S, Se, or Te, e.g.,
isocyanate, etc.
(2) Note. Included herein are the so-called "blocked"
isocyanates which regenerate free isocyanate during the
course of the reaction, e.g., phenol blocked isocyanates,
etc.
Subclass:
872
Two or more N=C=X containing reactants (other than
conventional isomer mixtures):
This subclass is indented under subclass 871. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two N=C=X containing reactants.
(1) Note. Commercially conventional isomer ratios such as
80:20 2,4-; 2,6- toluene diisocyanate are excluded herefrom
since these isomer mixtures are inherent in the method of
isocyanate preparation.
Subclass:
873
Aliphatic or cycloaliphatic N=C=X compound:
This subclass is indented under subclass 871. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one compound where the -N=C=X group
is linked to a carbon which is a member of an aliphatic or
cycloaliphatic group.
Subclass:
874
With N-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 871. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one nitrogen-containing reactant
present in addition to the -N=C=X reactant.
Subclass:
875
With two or more alcohol hydroxyl compounds:
This subclass is indented under subclass 871. Subject matter
wherein there are at least two C-OH compounds where the
carbon is not doubly bonded to chalcogen present in addition
to the -N=C=X reactant.
Subclass:
876
Phenolic reactant forming a solid polymer or SICP in the
presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP from at least one phenolic reactant in the presence of a
nonreactant material.
(1) Note. "Phenolic reactant" is defined in the Class 520
Glossary.
Subclass:
877
Aldehyde or derivative or ketone as reactant forming a solid
polymer or SICP in the presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer or
SICP from at least one aldehyde or derivative or ketone
reactant in the presence of a nonreactant material.
(1) Note. "Aldehyde" "aldehyde derivative" and "ketone" are
defined in the Class 520 Glossary.
Subclass:
878
Carboxylic acid or derivative, excluding nitrile as sole
derivative as reactant forming a solid polymer in the
presence of a nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer from
at least one carboxylic acid or derivative excluding nitrile
derivative as reactant in the presence of a nonreactant
material.
(1) Note. "Carboxylic acid or derivative" is defined in the
Class 520 Glossary.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
523, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, subclass 1 for a
nitrile containing reactant.
Subclass:
879
Nitrogen-containing reactant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 878. Subject matter
wherein there is at least one nitrogen-containing reactant.
Subclass:
881
Ethylenically unsaturated compound or compound containing
element other than C, H, O, or N (e.g., P, S, etc.) as
reactant forming a solid polymer in the presence of a NRM:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Subject matter
under Class 523, ... wherein said desired or intentional
composition is produced by formation of a solid polymer from
at least one compound containing an atom other than C, H, O,
or N in the presence of a nonreactant material or from at
least one ethylenically unsaturated compound with at least
one non(ethylenically unsaturated) compound in the presence
of a nonreactant material.
(1) Note. Included are reactants containing, e.g., P, S,
etc.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
The following subclasses are collections of published
disclosure pertaining to various aspects of art relating to
intentional compostions involving solid polymers or specified
intermediate condensation products, and which aspects do not
form an appropriate base for subclass classification in the
classification schedule.
(1) Note. Disclosures are placed for value as a search aid
and in no instance do they represent the entire extent of the
prior art.
Subclass:
900
ANTIGEN-ANTIBODY:
Subject matter involving polymer-protein compositions having
antigen or antibody activity.
Subclass:
901
ELECTRODEPOSITABLE COMPOSI- TIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions which are depositable
upon application of an electric field.
Subclass:
902
ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY:
This subclass is indented under subclass 901. Subject matter
involving electrostatic spray compositions.
Subclass:
903
AEROSOL COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for use as
aerosols.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 1 for continuous gas or vapor phase colloid
system (e.g., smoke, fog, aerosol, cloud, mist) or agents for
such systems or making or stabilizing such systems or agents,
when generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
904
POWDER COATING COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter wherein the composition is suitable for
application as a powder coating, e.g., fluidized bed, etc.
Subclass:
905
ETCH MASKING COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving composition suitable as an etch
mask.
Subclass:
906
MULTIPACKAGE COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter wherein the various components of a
composition are arranged in separate packages or compartments
intended for subsequent admixture.
Subclass:
907
ADDITIVE OF SPECIFIED SHAPE OTHER THAN FIBER, PARTICLE, OR
POWDER:
Subject matter wherein the composition contains an additive
of specified shape.
Subclass:
908
COMPOSITION HAVING SPECIFIED SHAPE, E.G., ROD, STICK, OR
BALL, ETC., AND OTHER THAN SHEET, FILM, OR FIBER:
Subject matter wherein the overall composition has a
specified shape, e.g., rod, stick, or ball, etc., and is
other than a sheet, film, or powder.
Subclass:
909
REVERSE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE COMPOSITIONS, E.G., DESALINIZATION,
ETC.:
Subject matter wherein the composition is suitable for use in
a reverse osmosis membrane.
Subclass:
910
ANTISTATIC COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter wherein the composition has antistatic
property.
Subclass:
911
Composition to apply to a substrate to be destaticized:
This subclass is indented under subclass 910. Subject matter
involving compositions to apply to a substrate to be
destaticized.
Subclass:
912
Contains metal, boron, phosporus, or silicon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 910. Subject matter
involving antistatic compositions containing metal, boron,
phosphorus, or silicon atoms.
Subclass:
913
Contains nitrogen nonreactant material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 910. Subject matter
involving antistatic compositions containing nitrogen atoms
in the nonreactant material.
Subclass:
914
FLOOR COVERING COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for use as
floor coverings.
Subclass:
915
CARPET BACKING ADHESIVES:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for use as
carpet backing adhesives.
Subclass:
916
HYDROGEL COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving hydrogel compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
917
OIL SPILL RECOVERY COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for use in oil
spill recovery.
Subclass:
918
WOOD PATCHING COMPOSITION:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for patching
wood, e.g., wood putty or filler, etc.
Subclass:
919
METAL PATCHING COMPOSITIONS, E.G., BODY SOLDER, ETC.:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for metal
patching, e.g., body putty, etc.
Subclass:
920
COILABLE PIPE COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for making
coilable pipe, e.g., coilable pvc pipe, etc.
Subclass:
921
ELASTIC MEMORY OR HEAT SHRINKABLE COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions which are heat
shrinkable or have elastic memory.
Subclass:
922
FLOCCULATING, CLARIFYING, OR FINING COMPOSITIONS:
Subject matter involving compositions suitable for
flocculating, clarifying, or fining.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, 98 for colloid systems of continuous or
semicontinuous solid phase with discontinuous liquid phase
(gels, pastes, flocs, coagulates) or agents for such systems
or making or stabilizing such systems or agents, subclasses
113+ for compositions for or subcombination compositions for
or breaking of or inhibiting of colloid systems (e.g., foam
breaking, emulsion breaking, dispersion inhibiting,
suspension settling, gel breaking, smoke suppressing
coagulating, flocculating); in each instance, when
generically claimed or when there is no hierarchically
superior provision in the USPC for the specifically claimed
art.
Subclass:
923
TREATING OR PREPARING A NONAQUEOUS DISPERSION OR EMULSION OF
A SOLID POLYMER OR SPECIFIED INTERMEDIATE CONDENSATION
PRODUCT:
Subject matter involving treating or preparing nonaqueous
dispersions or emulsions of solid polymer or SICP.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
516, Colloid Systems and Wetting Agents; Subcombinations
Thereof; Processes of Making, Stabilizing, Breaking, or
Inhibiting, subclass 20 for primarily organic continuous
liquid phase colloid systems with discontinuous phase
primarily organic liquid (e.g., oil-in-oil emulsions or
dispersions), subclass 31 primarily organic continuous liquid
phase colloid systems with discontinuous phase primarily
organic solid or semisolid (e.g., polyetrafluoroethylene
dispersed in organic liquid), or agents for such systems or
making or stabilizing such systems or agents; in each
instance, when generically claimed or when there is no
hierarchically superior provision in the USPC for the
specifically claimed art.
Subclass:
924
TREATING OR PREPARING A NONAQUEOUS SOLUTION OF A SOLID
POLYMER OR SPECIFIED INTERMEDIATE CONDENSATION PRODUCT:
Subject matter involving treating or preparing a nonaqueous
solution of a solid polymer or SICP.
Subclass:
925
NATURAL RUBBER COMPOSITIONS HAVING NONREACTIVE MATERIALS
(DNRM) OTHER THAN: CARBON, SILICON DIOXIDE, GLASS TITANIUM
DIOXIDE, WATER, HYDROCARBON:
Subject matter involving natural rubber compositions having a
DNRM.
Subclass:
926
With water as NRM, exemplified:
This subclass is indented under subclass 925. Subject matter
involving rubber compositions containing water as well as a
DNRM. The system is either claimed or appears in an
operative embodiment.
Subclass:
927
Before 1930:
This subclass is indented under subclass 926. Subject matter
wherein the patent is before 1930.
Subclass:
928
Before 1930, exemplified:
This subclass is indented under subclass 925. Subject matter
wherein the patent is before 1930 and the system is either
claimed or appears in an operative embodiment.
Subclass:
929
Natural rubber broadly disclosed, nonclaimed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 925. Subject matter
wherein there is no claim or exemplification of a natural
rubber containing composition.
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