CPC Definition - Subclass B43M

Last Updated Version: 2017.08
BUREAU ACCESSORIES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (stapling devices B25C 5/00; devices for temporarily attaching sheets together B42F)
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Bureau devices and methods for applying seals to usual postal envelopes and the like;
  • bureau devices and methods for inserting documents into usual postal envelopes and the like;
  • bureau devices and methods for closing usual postal envelopes and the like;
  • bureau devices and methods for opening usual postal envelopes and the like;
  • objects for keeping loose papers in place on desks;
  • bureau devices and methods for applying liquid, other than ink, by contact to article surfaces;
  • bureau devices and methods for applying postage or trading stamps to articles;
  • pins used to fasten paper or other thin objects to boards and the like;
  • bureau devices such as desk sets, pen holders, desk-receptacles, paperclip holders, desktop organizers, desktop stands and the like.
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Writing implements, in particular:

B43K

Holders for writing implements

B43K 23/00 - B43K 23/04

Accessories for writing or drawing, in particular:

B43L

Writing underlays

B43L 3/00

Erasing devices with fluids

B43L 19/00

Blackboard or slate cleaning devices

B43L 21/00

Ink receptacles

B43L 25/00

Ink stands

B43L 27/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Processes for applying liquids to surfaces in general

B05D

Embossing

B44B 5/00

Glossary of terms

In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Bureau

office, a room in which business, professional or private duties are carried out for non-manual work

Fixing seals on documents (embossing dies B44B; seals per se G09F 3/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

bureau devices and methods for applying wax or adhesive seals to usual postal envelopes and the like

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Devices for closing envelopes

B43M 5/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Label dispensers

B65C 11/00

Article or web delivery apparatus

B65H 37/00 - B65H 37/04

Locks with destructible seal closures

E05B 39/02

Devices for inserting documents into envelopes (combined devices for inserting documents into and closing envelopes B43M 5/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices and methods for inserting documents into usual postal envelopes and the like, said envelopes having openings, closed sides and flaps.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Making envelopes

B31B 70/00

Letter-cards

B42D 15/08

Wrapping of articles

B65B 11/00

Envelopes

B65D 27/00

Handling thin material

B65H 1/00 - B65H 47/00

Devices for closing envelopes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices and methods for closing usual postal envelopes and the like, mostly by moistening, by heating or by pressuring.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Fixing seals on documents

B43M 1/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Devices for applying liquid e.g. adhesive

B43M 11/00

Making envelopes

B31B 70/00

Letter-cards

B42D 15/08

Sealing wrappers by applying adhesive

B65B 51/00 - B65B 51/02, B65B 51/10 - B65B 51/30

Closures of envelopes

B65D 27/12 - B65D 27/30

Handling thin material

B65H 1/00 - B65H 47/00

Adhesives

C09J

Devices for opening envelopes (cutting tools in general B26)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices and methods for opening usual postal envelopes and the like.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Making envelopes

B31B 70/00

Letter-cards

B42D 15/08

Unpacking of articles

B65B 69/00

Opening devices in envelopes

B65D 27/32 - B65D 27/38

Handling thin material

B65H 1/00 - B65H 47/00

Paper-weights
Definition statement

This place covers:

Objects for keeping loose papers in place on desks.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Sheets temporarily attached together, filing appliances, file cards, indexing

B42F

Hand or desk devices of the office or personal type for applying liquid, other than ink, by contact to surfaces, e.g. for applying adhesive (combined with envelope-closing devices B43M 5/02; reservoir brushes A46B 11/00; devices for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05C; liquid receptacles B65D)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices and methods for applying liquid, other than ink, by contact to article surfaces, e.g. adhesive, water, paint.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Devices for handling liquid cosmetic substances

A45D 34/00

Cleaning footwear

A47L 23/00 - A47L 23/14

Surgical glue applicators

A61B 17/00

Pads for applying media to human body

A61F 13/15

Devices for applying media on human body

A61M 35/00

Spraying devices

B05B 11/00

Hand-tools for applying liquids to surfaces

B05C 17/00

Processes for applying liquids to surfaces in general

B05D

Cleaning in general

B08B

Devices for use in connection with painting or artistic drawing

B44D 3/00

Container closures with pads or like contents-applying means

B65D 47/42 - B65D 47/44

Coating compositions e.g. paints

C09D

Adhesives

C09J

Dispensers without mechanisms for single stamps modified for the application of stamps to articles (manually-controlled or manually-operable label or stamp dispensers B65C 11/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices and methods for applying postage or trading stamps to articles.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Franking apparatus

G07B 17/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Postal sorting

B07C

Stamping or numbering devices

B41K

Addressing machines

B41L 45/00

Drawing-pins, Thumb-tacks (extractors B25C 11/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Pins, usually with a head, used to fasten paper or other thin objects to a board, a desk and the like.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Wire-working in the manufacture of fastening devices

B21F 45/16 - B21F 45/24

Making pins or nails

B21G 3/00

Devices for fastening

F16B

Boards

G09F 15/00

Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bureau devices such as desk sets, pen holders, desk-receptacles, paperclip holders, desktop organizers, desktop stands and the like.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Receptacles for pencils and drawing instruments

A45C 11/34, A45C 11/36

Office furniture

A47B

Wire-working in the manufacture of fastening devices

B21F 45/16 - B21F 45/24

Devices for use with printed matter

B42D

Sheets temporarily attached together, filing appliances, file cards, indexing

B42F

Containers for storage of articles

B65D

Article or web delivery apparatus

B65H 35/00, B65H 37/00

Lighting devices

F21S 6/00

Displaying

G09F