CPC Definition - Subclass B44C

Last Updated Version: 2018.01
PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS (processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces, in general B05D; shaping of plastics or substances in a plastic state B29C; printing processes to produce transfer pictures B41M 3/12; thermographic duplication or marking methods B41M 5/00); MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK (imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns B44F 11/04); PAPERHANGING {(labels G09F; multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags B31D 1/02)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Processes and apparatuses for producing decorative surface effects e.g. decalcomanias, for producing ornamental structures e.g. mosaics, and for producing special ornamental bodies, e. g. ornamental plaques so far as the matter produces an effect or mark meant to be judged by the eye and so far as such processes or apparatus are not specifically provided for elsewhere.

Paperhanging

References
Informative references

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

Processes for applying liquids or other fluent material to a surface

B05D

Shaping of plastics or other substances in plastic state

B29C

Multi-step processes for making paper labels or tags

B31D 1/02

Layered products, manufacture thereof

B32B

Printing processes to produce transfer pictures

B41M 3/12

Thermographic duplication or marking methods

B41M 5/00

Imitation of mosaic or tarsia work patterns

B44F 1/04

Layering of ceramics

C04B 41/00

Coating processes for photomechanical production of textured or patterned surfaces; apparatus therefor

G03F 7/16

Labels

G09F

Glossary of terms

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

Decorative effects

Covers also "information", when used in connection with the expressions "transfer picture" or "decalcomanias",

Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects (decorating textiles D06Q)
Definition statement

This place covers:

processes for altering locally the surface material, for applying flat material, for applying transfer pictures or the like, for applying ornamental structures, for applying plastic materials and superficially modelling their surface, for removing surface material, for pressing or stamping ornamental designs on surfaces, for inlaying with ornamental structures, for uniting ornamental elements on a support.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Paperhanging

B44C 7/00

Decorating or marking of tyres

B60C 13/02

Decalcomanias on ceramics

C04B 41/45

Decorating textiles

D06Q 1/00

Informative references

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

Apparatus for floating transfer sheets

B05C 11/08

Processes for floating transfer sheets

B05D 1/20

Ablation by laser radiation

B23K 26/00

Abrasive blasting

B24C 1/04

Laminates essentially comprising wood layers

B32B 21/00

Laminates characterised by particular surface features

B32B 33/00

Machines for embossing and printing

B41F 19/00

Embossing and printing

B41M 1/24

Transfer pictures or the like

B41M 3/12

After-treatments of prints, e.g. protective layers

B41M 7/00

Elements for body-finishing, identifying or decorating cars

B60R 13/00

Machines or apparatus for applying decalcomanias

B65C 9/00, B65C 11/00

Adhesive foils

C09J 7/00

Producing precipitations by electrolysis

C25D

Holograms

G03H 1/00

Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing ornamental structures
Definition statement

This place covers:

Superimposing layers, modelling plastic materials, sculpturing, stamping or bending, producing and filling perforations, uniting ornamental elements to structures.

References
Informative references

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

Cult objects

A47G 33/00

Coffins, funeral urns and wrappings

A61G 17/00

Toy moulds

A63H 33/00

Producing shaped ceramic or clay articles in moulds

B28B 5/00

Monuments, tombs

E04H 13/00

Processes for producing special ornamental bodies
Definition statement

This place covers:

ornamental bodies comprising inserts, mountings for objects, e.g. pictures and of horns on plates, ornamental plaques, e.g. decorative panels and veneers, natural ornaments and imitations thereof, leaded lights

References
Informative references

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

Furniture panels

A47B 96/20

Mounting for pictures

A47G 1/12

Cult objects

A47G 33/00

Coffins, funeral urns and wrappings

A61G 17/00

Structures applied on surfaces by special manufacturing processes

D21H 27/22

Coverings or linings for walls and ceilings

E04F 13/00

Flooring

E04F 15/00

Monuments, tombs

E04H 13/00

Doors

E06B5/70

Paperhanging
Definition statement

This place covers:

Machines, apparatus, tools and accessories for paperhanging, for applying adhesives, for applying the paper to the surface to be covered, for finishing operations.

References
Informative references

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

Cleaning walls and wall coverings

A47L 11/00

Printing of wallpaper

B41M 3/18

Apparatus for removing paint adhering to a surface

B44D 3/16

Adhesives on paper

C09J 7/21

Coated paper with special visual effects

D21H 19/66

Wallpaper

D21H 27/20