This class includes built-up open framework structures designed
to support articles. Racks in the nature of upright stands
or standards carrying article supports are also included, and
also self-supporting articles supports, frequently
built up of sheet material.
The term "racks" includes frame structures
and supports having flexible supporting elements, such
as strands or straps, as the article-supporting
elements.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
For racks involving devices for holding rolls where the material
on the roll can be wound or unwound therefrom by operation of the
roll see Class 242, Winding, Tensioning, or
Guiding. See also Class 226, Advancing Material
of Indeterminate Length, for roll holders in which there
are also involved devices for feeding or removing the material from
the roll other than by operation of the roll, and Class
83, Cutting, in such cases where there is also
involved means for cutting the material unrolled.
Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate subclasses for racks combined with means
in addition to the movable or immovable rack structure to promote
drying and/or gas or vapor contact with the material supported.
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses for racks designed to support matter only
for advertising, as cards, pictures, signs
or dummies, or constituting a display machine; and
especially
subclass 120 for stands to hold calendars.
Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses for a rack combined with
a crating or shipping container and generally having article holding
or securing means.
Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article dispensing devices, including
rack type structures claimed or disclosed in connection with a cabinet-type
support or other cabinet feature as the source of supply for the
articles to be dispensed. Class 211 has rack structures including
features recognized as dispensing features by Class 221 (see
Class Definition and Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class
in Class 221). Until further steps can be taken
to clear the line between Classes 211 and 221, patents
and applications will be disposed in accordance with the present
disposition of the art.
Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate subclasses for methods of, and apparatus
for, feeding material without utilizing the leading or
trailing ends to effect movement of the material.
Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line
Implements,
subclass 5.5 for tobacco hangers and subclasses 87.1-87.28
and 159 for racks in the form of article carriers having handles.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Racks which are movable into or out of a housing, or which
are merely removable from a housing, and which cannot function as
racks when in housed position.
Supports: Cabinet Structure, for patents claiming cabinet storage space in addition
to that required for a rack housing, or for cabinets having a rack that
can support articles when the rack is in housed position.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means to utilize stored energy to reposition
the article with respect to a load bearing stand.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.52. Device comprising a generally rigid article support mounted
for turning about an axis on a central bearing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.53. Device wherein the article support comprises an elongate
member extending generally perpendicularly from the axis.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices not in the form of cabinet structures, combined
with a lock controlled by a key, check, electric or other means
for the purpose of safely locking articles in place.
Locks,
subclass 62 for supporting stands with locks wherein the support features
claimed are only those sufficient for the accommodation of the lock
mechanism.
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices designed to hold a supply of towels or toweling
locked in position where they may be used progressively, but not
removed without proper operation of the lock.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 27+ for similar devices including a dispensing feature,
and see the definition of subclass 27 and the Notes thereto for
a statement of the class line.
Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 555+ for a plate or sheet container including an access
aperture for manual removal of content, and subclasses 557+ for
a tray-type container with article holding or positioning means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Devices provided with means to support bags, for instance
mail bags, in open position to receive the sorted articles.
Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for similar devices having
a dispensing feature as defined in the class definition of Class
221, and see the class definition of this class (211) for a statement
of the class line.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 27+ for cabinets or other supply sources for holding
a supply of towels in position to be used progressively and including
dispensing means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support an article which is
caused to operate by electricity (e.g., an electric appliance).
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device designed to support a hand held electrically powered
controller for equipment not directly connected thereto (e.g., for
a television set, a video cassette recorder, a phonograph etc.).
Supports,
subclass 176.1 for stand to hold a particular-type article,subclass 205.2
for brackets using a fabric hook and loop type fastener and subclass 309.1
for an article holding bracket.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device designed to support an element or component of the
electrically powered article (e.g., light bulb, fuse, battery etc.).
Apparel Apparatus,
subclasses 24+ for devices of hat form to hold a hat in shape
for pouncing and other operations and to impart a definite shape
in forming, subclass 66 for hat supports fitting inside of a hat
and having form or shape imparting characteristics, and subclasses
85+ for garment hangers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Devices for supporting the articles, beneath a substantially
horizontal surface, such as the ceiling of a car or the under side
of a seat.
Chairs and Seats,
subclass 188.03 for a seat with an apparel holder or receptacle
and subclasses 188.09+ for the combination of a chair with
a holder or receptacle located directly under the seating portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices designed to support phonograph records so that any
selected record may be removed without removing other records.
Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 307+ for a container under the class definition for
removably containing an article which includes machine readable
information registered thereon, and particularly subclasses 309+ for
a container for holding a phonographic record.
Supports: Cabinet Structure,
subclasses 9.1+ for cabinets for supporting data storage media,
including such a cabinet in combination with a data storage rack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.15. Device specially designed to support panel which is used
to block opening in static structure (e.g., door, window, screen
etc.).
(1)
Note. The device supported by the rack of this subclass may
be intended for use in cleaning, polishing, painting etc. (e.g., may
comprise a broom, comb, mop, roller etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device specially designed to support a plate-like member
comprising an electrical circuit mounted on a planar substrate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device specially designed to directly support the plate
type article (e.g., dinner plate, dish, etc.) which is used to support
comestible product.
(1)
Note. A rack for supporting a culinary article (dish) that
is not "platelike", e.g., a cup, is included herein
because of the similarity of the rack to one for holding a plate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.4. Device which may be altered in shape or size by moving one
portion in relation with another attached portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.3. Device which may be altered in shape or size by moving one
portion in relation with another attached portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.2. Device specially designed to support a single article or
disparate articles which form a group (e.g., place setting including
a plate, cup, bowl, etc.), particularly for viewing purposes.
Supports,
subclasses 469 and 473 for a stand for supporting an individual framed
(platelike) article, subclass 488 for a bracket for supporting an individual
framed (platelike) article, and subclass 490 for a suspended support
for an individual framed (plate type) article.
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.2. Device specially designed to support a culinary article
for cleansing in a power-operated dishwashing machine.
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Devices in which the book supports can follow the end book
of a row or be adjusted to book rows of various lengths.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices designed to support sheets of paper or textile material,
such as sample sheets or books of wall paper, or rugs, curtains,
etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices provided with a trackway or guideway upon which
the paper or textile sheets are mounted for movement.
Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,
subclasses 530+ for racks to support sheets having intangible matter thereon,
such as signs, maps, charts, drawings, blue prints, etc., subclass 388
for hinge mounted files.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device designed to support a group of articles which (a)
are in a superposed or juxtaposed relationship with each other,
or (b) have one of the articles either at least partially supporting or
constructed to align with complementary portions of, another one
of the articles in the group.
(1)
Note. In this and the indented subclasses it is not essential
that the stack be formed from specifically named or shaped articles,
since a stacked group of nondistinct article is itself considered
a "special article".
Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article dispensers both otherwise
provided for, including cabinet structures, and see particularly
subclasses 282+ for casings or supports combined with article dispensing devices.
See the class definition of this class (211) for a statement of
the class lines.
Special Receptacle or Package,
subclass 215 for a container for stationery or carbon paper,
subclass 425 for file for plural cards or sheets, and subclasses
555+ for a plate or sheet container including an access
aperture for manual removal of content.
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices provided with a follower to press against and maintain
the articles in superposed or juxtaposed relation.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 56+ for dispensers for flexible articles including
follower structures, and subclasses 226+ and 279+ for
other article dispensers having followers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Devices in which the holding means for the sheet-like article
are terraced or placed one above and behind the one next below it
and provided each with a follower.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 113 and 119+ for article dispensers not otherwise
provided for comprising plural sources, stacks or compartments which
are rotatably mounted.
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Devices provided with a spike-like or otherwise relatively
sharp supporting structure on which the articles are to be strung
or otherwise impaled.
Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or
Notch of Sheet, appropriate subclasses for loose-leaf binder including
sheet retainer means, which means passes through a sheet and releasably
secures such sheet so as to avoid destruction of the sheet upon removal
therefrom.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 113 and 119+ for article dispensers not otherwise
provided for comprising plural sources, stacks or compartments which
are rotatably mounted.
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices provided with a spike-like or otherwise relating
sharp supporting structure on which the articles are to be strung
or otherwise impaled.
Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or
Notch of Sheet,
subclass 25 for a device of that class including a sheet retainer
with means to force a sheet thereon, and subclasses 70+ for a
device of that class including a sheet retainer with base.
Devices under subclasses 49.1+ provided with a
spike-like or otherwise relatively sharp supporting structure on
which the articles are to be strung or otherwise impaled.
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Device having a specific structural modification which utilized
in the discharging of the articles from the device.
Supports: Cabinet Structure,
subclasses 15+ for a cabinet having structure which allows selective
ejection of records therefrom, and subclasses 42+ for a
cabinet including structure which facilitates the removal of stacked
articles therefrom.
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.2. Device including means which (a) moves relative to the structure
supporting the articles, and (b) exerts a force directly on one
of the articles to maintain them in a superposed or juxtaposed relationship
with each other during or after dispensing.
Article Dispensing,
subclasses 56+ for dispensers for flexible articles including
follower structures, and subclasses 226+ and 279+ for
other article dispensers having followers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Device in which at least two of the articles in the group
have structurally distinct means located between them separating
portions of their structure form contact with each other.
(1)
Note. Stacks having a separator placed between individual
articles are considered proper for this subclass when at least part
of the weight of one of the articles is transmitted through the
separator to the another article. See subclasses 211-194 for nonweight
transmitting separating units which are in a stack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device designed to support in a stored or nonuse position
at least one article which either (a) is slender along its total
length or (b) has an predominate component slender along its total length
(e.g., tool handle).
(1)
Note. To be proper for this subclass, an article must be
in either a stored or nonuse position when supported by the device.
On the other hand, articles are considered to be in either nonstored or use position
when the device supporting them (a) is mounted on a structure associated
with their work function (e.g., a spoon support mounted on a pan),
(b) is carried by the article when doing its work function (e.g.,
a stand attached to pipe being smoked), (c) is intended to be placed
adjacent to a work area and receive the article only for intervals
in the work operation (e.g. a spoon support located near a plate
during meals), (d) holds the article in a position in which it is
intended to operate (e.g., a fishing pole having its line extended),
or (e) has a structural feature which enhances the ability of the
article to remain ready for use (e.g., a pipe held in a particular
attitude which allows it to remain lit). In addition, although
the mere display of an article is normally considered a nonuse position
in this and the indented subclasses, in the case of articles having only
visual utility (e.g., flag pole Christmas tree), it is considered
as a use position.
Supports,
subclasses 511+ for a support staff type means which either (a) hold
the staff in at least one position in which it is intended to be
used or (b) is intended to be placed adjacent to the work area of
the staff (e.g., fishing seat) and receive the staff (e.g., fishing
rod) only for intervals in the work operation (e.g., fishing).
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support
a supply of short lengths of thread-like articles, as shoe laces,
cut cords, etc., so that some or one may be removed without disturbing
the remainder.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device designed to support an article consisting of a handle
and working bristiles or other flexible working surface.
Coating Implements With Material Supply,
subclasses 118+ for the combination of a receptacle to hold a supply
of coating material and to also support a separable brush applicator.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device including (a) an ink supply receptacle and (b) structure
for supporting a writing implement, which structure is so displaced from
the supply of ink as to required removal of the implement from the
support structure and manual carriage thereof to the location where
it receives the ink.
Coating Implements With Material Supply,
subclasses 118+ for the combination of a material supply receptacle,
a coating implement support, and the coating implement; see, in
particular, subclasses 123+ for this combination wherein
the implement is supported out of communication with the supply.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.2. Device wherein the implement support is so related to a
closure for the supply receptacle that the positioning of the implement
on the support overcomes the normal tendency (due to, for example,
a counterweight or spring means) of the closure to assume the position affording
access to the receptacle, and the removal of the implement from
the support causes the closure to move according to its normal tendency.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.2. Device further including an underlying support for the ink
supply receptacle, which support includes the structure for supporting
the implement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein the support for the writing implement includes
a hollow receptacle dimensioned to enclose an end portion of only
a single implement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.6. Device wherein the support for the socket includes means
limiting the swinging movement of the socket to that about a single
axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein the support includes an element, spring-biased
in a direction to exert a gripping force on the implement.
for a device which has a series of resilient members
to retain an article other than a writing implement, by a spring-grip
action between an adjacent pair of elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein the implement support includes two projections,
spaced from one another, which are adapted to engage the implement
at portions spaced along the length thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device which is constructed from relatively thin planner
rigid or semirigid material and will support a special article having
an elongated portion.
Tobacco,
subclasses 240+ and 257-260 for a cigar, cigarettes, or pipe support
which either (a) is in combination with additional structure associated with
tobacco smoking (e.g., ashtray, tobacco compactor), (b) is fixedly
or removably attached to a stays with the tobacco smoking device
during the smoking operation, or (c) has a structural feature which
allow, or enhances the ability of, the smoking device to remain
lit during intervals in the smoking operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device designed to support a pipe or pump sucker rod disclosed
as being used with well drilling apparatus.
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device designed to support a ski when the ski is not in
use (e.g., not being carried by hand or vehicle and not being used
in skiing).
Package and Article Carriers, cross-reference art collection 917 for ski carriers
and cross-reference art collection 917.5 for a ski carrier attached
to a vehicle.
Cutlery,
subclasses 198 and 231 for a hand shear having support; subclass 298.4
for a cutting tool having a nonuse support or attaching means therefor
in general, subclass 323 for a fork with a support therefor and
subclass 327 for a spoon with a support therefor.
Supports,
subclasses 37.3+ for a cutlery type support for wither on structure
associated with the use of the cutlery (e.g., pans, plates, chopping blocks),
(a) is carried by the cutlery while the latter is being used, or
(b) is intended to be placed adjacent to the work area (e.g., a
pan) of the cutlery and receive the cutlery only for intervals in
the work operation (e.g., cooking).
Special Receptacle or Package,
subclasses 139+ for a carrier, for potable beverage containers
in a desired arrangement, and additionally having hand or finger
engaging means to pendulously support the containers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices in which the means for supporting the receptacles
is reciprocable relative to the rack in a straight line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Devices provided with means to close the top of the receptacle
or to assist in the operation of its closure into closed position
upon movement of the receptacle to normal position within the rack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices designed with means to operate the closure of the
receptacle as it is moved to or from its normal position in the
rack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use,
vision adjustment lenses with a frame intended to be worn over the
eyes of the user.
(1)
Note. Included among the special articles of this subclass
are prescription glasses, sun glasses etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, rider
seating equipment for equestrian activities.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, an
article used in care or treatment of a life form.
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device wherein the receptacle is specially designed to have
the form of a rectangular container covered by a lid.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support when not in use, an
article generally composed of real or similated precious metal or
stone which is intended to be worn upon a person as ornament (e.g.,
earring, bracelet, necklace etc.).
Special Receptacle or Package,
subclass 6.1 for a special package for jewelry, subclass 495
for a panel having jewelry pinned or wrapped thereon, and subclass
566 for a tray for jewelry.
This subclass is indented under subclass 85.18. Device wherein the cylindrical receptacle is made of wooden
staves bound together with hoops and has a flat top and bottom of
equal diameter.
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device wherein the receptacle is specially designed to support
soiled clothes before laundering and clean clothes subsequent to
laundering.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, clothing
(e.g., shirt) or accessory (e.g., tie, belt, glove etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support an article having a
cylindrical surface for receiving flexible material removably wrapped
thereon.
(1)
Note. A support for a reel, beam, coil etc. is included herein.
Also, a support for a wound package of freely coiled flexible material
is included herein since the same support will receive a spool or wound
package.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, an
article used in producing live music (e.g., drum, cymbal, saxophone
etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, equipment
for game, sport, exercise, or amusement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device specially designed to support, when not in use, an
article which is used to open or close a lock.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device which is specially designed to be attached or secured
to a definite locus (e.g., wall, window, stovepipe, column, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device specially designed to have a bottom surface and at
least one side extending upwardly therefrom to at least partially
contain article located therein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device in which the article supporting element is a horizontally
rectangular surface fixed at right angles to a wall or other vertical
surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 94.01. Device which comprises horizontally spaced guides for article
carrying bars (e.g., garment hangers etc.) which are supported at
each end by the guides and are movable therealong.
This subclass is indented under subclass 94.01. Device wherein the article supporting element is specially
designed to support fabric material to be dried.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Devices in which the article support is mounted for pivotal
movement about both a vertical and horizontal axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Devices in which the article supports are bars or arms mounted
for pivotal movement about a practically horizontal axis to swing
or to swing and slide into a position closely adjacent the wall
surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices specially designed to be folded or collapsed or
in which the article supports are relatively fixed when in use but
may be moved or folded to hang down close to the base or wall section
of the rack.
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Devices embodying lazy tongs to make them foldable.
(1)
Note. For the applications of lazy tongs, see the Index to
the Classification of Patents, at the back of the Manual, under
the title, "Lazy tongs".
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, particularly
subclasses 330+ and the places noted in the search notes thereunder,
for this type of rack having also claimed means for fastening or
operating a hanging or drape type fabric.
Supports,
subclasses 251+ for rod type brackets even though claimed in combination
with the rod where only such characteristics of the rod structure
as combine with the bracket are claimed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Devices in which (a) the ends of the rod are curved or directed
angularly relative to the body of the rod or (b) the support means
has a projecting portion, the end of which is curved or directed
angularly toward the rod.
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.3. Devices in which the rod is in the form of a spring or other
elastic element or such means are provided to cause or assist in
change of rod length.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device comprising a free projecting element which is bent
upwardly to constitute retaining tip for loosely receiving article
in suspended relationship.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a long
narrow padded board used as a working surface for ironing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a horizontally
rectangular surface fixed at right angle to a wall or other vertical surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a movable
panel used to close off an entrance or on its pivoting part.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted upon a
horizontal surface supported by one or more legs, or upon a supporting structure
with a horizontal surface for writing and drawers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a supporting
structure for sleeping on a child"s bed with high sides.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a means
for supporting the weight of a person in a seated position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a heating
means consisting of a series of connected pipes for the circulation
of steam or hot water.
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which is specially designed to be mounted on a component
of facility for taking bath or shower (e.g., shower pipe, curtain
rod, bathroom wall, etc.).
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices which comprise isolated supports with a flexible
article supporting strand or strands joining the supports.
(1)
Note. For means for gripping and holding a clothesline or
for coupling the ends of a looped line see Class 24, Buckles, Buttons,
Clasps, etc., subclasses 115+, and Class 188, Brakes, subclass
64 and subclasses 65.1+.
(2)
Note. For devices for supporting rods or tubes from a messenger
cable see Class 248, Supports, subclass 61 and Class 191, Electricity:
Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses 40+.
Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, appropriate subclasses, for strand cleaners, particularly
subclass 246 for strand guides having cleaner attachments.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in which the looped strand has its runs arranged
so that a plane passing through the runs is out of the vertical.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in which the looped strands pass through a building
opening and about a pulley within the building to enable the loading of
the strand within the building.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in which the looped strands pass through a building
opening and about a pulley in the building and in which the pulley is
shiftable to a position outside of the opening to enable the closing
of the building opening with the strands wholly outside of the building.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.06. Devices in which the support for the pulley is mounted on
a vertical axis and is swingable through the opening.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.06. Devices in which the support for the pulley is mounted on
a horizontal axis and is swingable through the opening.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices comprising means for tightening and preventing sagging
of a looped strand, usually by shifting one of the pulleys about
which the strand is trained.
Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or
Pulling Force,
subclass 388 for means to prevent sagging of looped lines by
devices interengaging the runs of the lines.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices in which the strands are provided with article gripping
means and in which means are provided for moving the gripping means
along the supporting strand or for separating the jaws of the gripping
means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices in which there is provided means suspended from
a strand and which function to support articles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices mounted so that they may be bodily displaced for
convenience in loading or for subsequent positioning for ready drying
of clothes suspended from the line.
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.01. Devices comprising means for covering strands to prevent
transfer of soil accumulated during nonuse of the strands to the
object supported thereby.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices having a series of projecting members between which
an article may be placed and retained by a spring-grip action.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices whose article-supporting elements are mounted on
flexible endless carriers designed for travel over guides ordinarily
rotatable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Devices having the flexible endless carrier mounted in a
horizontal plane or in which the article-supporting elements have
a horizontal travel.
Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces,
subclasses 29+ for a rod type support combined with a horizontal planar
surface, and subclass 31 for a similar device in which the rod is positioned
above the surface.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices designed to support articles by means of spikes,
spurs, or prongs, upon which they are to be speared.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device having a botto surface and at least one side extending
upwardly therefrom to at least partially contain article located
therein.
Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, for a traylike planar support, i.e., a horizontally supported
planar surface having an upstanding flange around the perimeter
thereof when the flange is not involved in the relationship between
the surface and the support, particularly
subclasses 44+ for a vehicle supported horizontal planar surface,
and subclasses 59+ for plural related horizontally supported
surfaces. The device of class 108 is of the type structure to be
held by the support structure of this subclass.
Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, for a device of that class including, in
subclass 144 a tray provided with legs and in subclass 172 an article
carrier in the form of a tray, generally.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.9. Device wherein the second tray includes means for sole purpose
of receiving the first tray in the nonuse position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device wherein second tray includes the means for sole purpose
of receiving the first tray in the nonuse position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device comprising a tray for receiving a paper sheet container
having opposing planar sides hingedly connected at their lower edges.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device wherein the first tray is capable of engaging the
second tray in more than one selectable site thereon.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device wherein the first tray is generally superimposed
over the second, with one tray overhanging the other to extend a
greater lateral extent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device which may be altered in shape and/or size
by moving one portion in relation with another, attached portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device designed so that at least a portion of the first
tray may be located within a portion of the second tray in a nonuse
position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Device which may be altered in shape and/or size
by moving one portion in relation with another, attached portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device which may be altered in shape and/or size
by moving one portion in relation with another, attached portion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device wherein the tray is arranged on a single upright
element at a point substantially coincident with the center of the
tray.
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device which is not designed to be used in conjunction with
another tray or is distinguished by the specific details of construction thereof.
Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces,
subclasses 94+ for terraced horizontal planar surfaces which are rotatable,
subclasses 103+ for plural related horizontal planar surfaces which
are rotatable about a vertical axis, and subclasses 139+ for
a horizontal planar surface which rotates about a vertical axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Devices in which the article-supporting element is pivotally
mounted or in which the rotatable part is itself mounted for independent pivotal
movement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Devices in which the article-supporting element is the form
of an open-work frame or a planar surface member, with or without
a surrounding frame.
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Devices in which the article-supporting element moves between
vertical and horizontal positions of adjustment about a horizontally disposed
axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Devices in which the article supports are bars or arms which
swing, or swing and slide into a position closely adjacent the main
support or standard.
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Devices comprising adjustable partition adapted to separate
articles or stacks of articles, usually on a flat surface, as for
instance, a shelf.
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Device wherein significance is attributed to a construction
of a built-up open framework for supporting a shelf, which construction
is readily assembled or erected to a form that is usable as a shelf
support, or is readily disassembled or collapsed to a form that
is not so usable but occupies less space, any of the operations
being capable of performance without the use of tools.
(1)
Note. The limitation "without the use of tools" applies
to the constructing of a framework that is "assembled" by
connecting together previously separate members or that is "erected" by
positioning members that were previously loosely connected and tightening
the connection between the properly positioned member, and also
applies to the "knockdown" of a framework that
is "disassembled" by disconnecting the members
and separating them or that is "collapsed" by
loosening the connection between the members and moving them together
into a smaller space with the members still loosely connected together.
However, the disclosed use of a common, multi-purpose tool such
as, for example, a wrench, screwdriver or pair of pliers to tighten
or loosen a nut-and-bolt arrangement would not bar a patent having
such disclosure from this or an indented subclass.
Horizontally Supported Planar Surface,
subclasses 162+ or 180+ for shelf structure having plural
related horizontal surfaces with separable or folding components;
and subclass 157.13 for shelf structure having a horizontal planar
surface with separable components.
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Device wherein the shelf, or a member that supports the
shelf, is repositionable within the framework in an up and down
direction to one of a plurality of usable positions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Device provided with a plurality of shelves, or a plurality
of members that support the shelves, each of which plurality resembles
the other(s), the plurality being arranged one above the other(s),
and each shelf or members above the lowermost being supported by
the shelf or member immediately therebelow.
(1)
Note. The units may also be arranged in plural side-by-side
vertical columns, or in staggered array wherein one unit is only
partly over an underlying unit.
(2)
Note. The units may be interconnected by separate means that
facilitate the stack arrangement. In the instance of stacked similar
shelves those above the lowermost include interconnecting means
that maintain the shelves apart.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device wherein significance is attributed to a construction
of a built-up open framework for supporting an article, which construction
is readily assembled or erected to a form that is usable as an article
support or is readily disassembled or collapsed to a form that is
not so usable but occupies less space, any of the operations being
capable of performance without the use of tools.
for a knockdown shelf rack. Also see the (1) Note
to subclass 186 for a discussion of the phrase "without
the use of tools", and of the terms "assembled", "erected", "disassembled" and "collapsed".
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein an article-supporting member or portion of
the framework is repositionable within the framework in an up-and-down
direction to one of a plurality of usable positions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Device wherein the framework is constructed of at least
two connected sets of interconnected members each interconnected
set including two vertically-disposed members and a horizontally-disposed
member connected adjacent each of its two ends to one of the two
vertical members, and one interconnected set being connected to
a similar interconnected set spaced therefrom, whereby the horizontal members
of two spaced sets of members form an article support, and wherein
the horizontal members are repositionable in an up-and-down direction
relative to their vertical members.
(1)
Note. In practice, one vertical upright may be a common support
for a plurality of horizontal beams so that a plurality of interconnected
sets may be connected together using fewer uprights than the number
of interconnected sets.
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Devices provided with element(s) separate and distinct from
any of said members, which element(s) fasten the connected members
one to another in the assembled framework, and which elements may
be unfastened to permit disassembly of the framework.
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Device wherein the article-supporting member is connected
to the framework at only one end of said member and extends from
the framework substantially perpendicular thereto.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device provided with a plurality of article-supporting members,
each of which members resembles the other(s), the members being arranged
one above the other(s), and each member above the lowermost being
supported on the member therebelow.
(1)
Note. The units may also be arranged in plural side-by-side
vertical columns, or in staggered array wherein one unit is only
partly over an underlying unit.
(2)
Note. The units may be interconnected by separate means that
facilitate the stack arrangement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein the framework is erected to usable form by
positioning framework members that were previously loosely connected and
tightening the connection(s) between the members after they have
been properly positioned, or wherein the framework is collapsed to
space saving form by loosening connection(s) between the framework
members and moving them together into a smaller space with the members
still loosely connected together.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework includes a generally vertically-disposed
member located approximately midway of the outward extremes of the
framework, and further includes article-supporting elements extending outwardly
of said member.
(1)
Note. Usually the article-supporting elements extend generally
radially of the central member or lie in generally radial plane(s)
relative to the central member, and the article-supporting elements approximately
resemble a tree.
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Device wherein the article-supporting elements are pivotally
connected to a ring component that surrounds and is slidably movable
relative to the central member to facilitate the erecting and collapsing
of the article-supporting elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework includes two or more framework
sections, each of which sections includes article-supporting element(s) and
element-connecting members lying in a common plane surrounded by
an edge or border and each of the sections resembling the other(s)
in appearance and construction, which sections are connected each
to the other(s) by an articulated connection located at a portion
of the border of each section, whereby the sections meet one another
along an axis of articulation common to all the sections.
(1)
Note. The framework taken as a whole resembles a letter "A" or
letter "V" when it is viewed along the pivot axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework includes two or more framework
sections, each of which sections includes article-supporting element(s) and
element-connecting members lying in a common plane surrounded by
an edge or border and each of the sections resembling the other(s)
in appearance and construction, which sections are connected each
to the other(s) by an articulated connection located within nonadjacent
portions of the border of each section, whereby the sections intersect
one another along an axis of articulation common to all the sections.
(1)
Note. The framework taken as a whole resembles a letter "X" when
it is viewed along the pivot axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework included two or more framework
sections, each of which sections includes article-supporting elements
and element-connecting members lying in a common plane, which sections
are disposed in parallel relationship one with another, that is,
the planes in which the sections lie are equidistant one from another
at all corresponding points, and which sections are connected one
to another so as permit movement relative to each other while maintaining
their parallel relationship.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework comprises a series of pairs
of crossing members, each pair of members lying in a plane and being
pivotally connected at approximately the midpoints of each of the
members, each pair being pivotally connected to at least one adjacent
pair of crossing members at approximately the extremities of adjacent
members, and the pairs all lying in a common plane.
(1)
Note. The term "lazy-tong" is illustrated in
some college dictionaries.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework includes at least three supporting
members, one portion of each of the members meeting and being articulated at
a connection common to all the members.
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein the framework includes at least one elongated,
slender, horizontally-disposed, article-supporting element connected
to an held by one or more vertically-disposed members.
(1)
Note. This subclass is for a single upright from which a
cantilevered arm extends, as well as for a pair of uprights between
which a pole is supported.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein the framework includes a generally vertically-disposed
member located approximately midway of the outward extremes of the
framework, and further includes article-supporting elements extending outwardly
of said member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein the framework includes at least one elongated,
slender, horizontally-disposed, article-supporting element connected
to and held by at least two vertically-disposed members adjacent
the opposite ends of said element.
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Device wherein the article-supporting element is repositionable
within an element-supporting framework in an up-and-down direction
to one of a plurality of usable positions.
(1)
Note. In this subclass an article-supporting element is positioned
manually in one of an infinitely variable (within the limits of
vertical adjustment) positions, and is locked in place, usually
by friction means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device wherein the element-supporting framework is provided
with a pre-determined number of element-supporting stops, detents
or apertures that cooperate with the article-supporting elements
to position the elements in one of a finite number of up-and-down
positions.
(1)
Note. Usually the positioning means includes a slidable pin
receivable into one of a number of vertically spaced apertures.
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device wherein repositioning means includes a mechanical-advantage
linkage or movement-converting system by which the article-supporting
element is raised or lowered.
(1)
Note. Included in this subclass is a device using a hoist
comprising a screw and nut arrangement wherein relative rotation
of the elements produces a relative axial travel of the elements,
and a device using a hoist comprising a cable trained over a pulley
(or a plurality of pulleys).
The definitions for FOR 100-FOR 107 below correspond to
the definitions of the abolished subclasses under Class 211 from
which these collections were formed. See the Foreign Art Collection
schedule for specific correspondences. [Note: The titles
and definitions for indented art
collections include all the details of the one(s) that are hierarchically
superior.]
Racks which comprise horizontally spaced guides
or tracks for article carrying bars, such as garment hangers, which
are supported at each end by the guides and are movable therealong.
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