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CLASS D04,	BRUSHWARE
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Powered brush

2. Finger cot type

3. Toothbrush or handle therefor

4. Fluid material dispenser (e.g., fountain brush, etc.)

5. Combined with diverse article

6. Plural brush or buffing pad

7. Relatively moveable components

8. Simulative

9. Circular brush head

10. Handle forms grip opening for fingers

11. Bristled

12. With distinct tine or tooth

13. With pad-like buffing or brushing surface

14. Handle or handle and back

15. Miscellaneous

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

100	POWERED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush or implement with bristles that includes a power source or provision for power. (1) Note. Includes electric toothbrush and handle therefor. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 199, for case or cover. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D13,  Equipment for Production, Distribution or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 108 for charger for electric toothbrush. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 223 through 227for airbrush. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclass 14.1 for shoeshine machine or appliance; subclasses 19-20 for surface treatment cleaning machine with rotary brush(es).

101	Electric toothbrush:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 100.  Design for powered bush for the cleaning of teeth. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 104 through 112, for manual powered toothbrush.

102	Rotary brush:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 100.  Design for powered bristle brush that moves in a circular motion.

103	FINGER COT TYPE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush that covers and attaches to an appendage of the hand. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 612 for muff combined with diverse article; subclass 614 for glove or arm covering combined with diverse article. D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 29 for thimble. D29,  Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,   subclass 114 for finger cot or stall.

104	TOOTHBRUSH OR HANDLE THEREFOR:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for bristle-type brush or handle therefor for cleaning teeth. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 528 through 531for toothbrush holder; subclass 551 for toilet brush holder. D24,  Medical and Laboratory Equipment,   subclass 147 for tongue scraper

105	Plural brush groups:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design that includes more than one bristle brush unit or group.

106	Directly opposed:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 105.  Design wherein the bristle brush groups are placed opposite one another.

107	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that simulate the ornamental appearance of another object either as applied ornamentation or form. (1) Note. The search for a hand fan that simulates the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and subclass(es) for the actual object.

108	Combined with diverse article:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design combined with an article that, if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class. (1) Note. Includes toothbrush combined with toothbrush case. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 205 for case for personal grooming article.

109	Rotary brush:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design for toothbrush intented to be used with a rotated or circular motion.

110	Brush head at right angle to handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design for bristle brush area positioned at 90° with respect to the hand grip area.

111	Circular head:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design for bristle brush area with a round configuration.

112	Asymmetrical in top plan view:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design that is without balance or symmetry as view from above.

113	Attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Design for toothbrush accessory. (1) Note. Includes massage tip for toothbrush

114	FLUID MATERIAL DISPENSER:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for bristle-type brush that includes provision for the application or dispensing of liquid. (1) Note. Includes fountain brush or the like. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 200 , for shoeshine kit. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 223 through 227for airbrush. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,   subclass 7 for cosmetic-type applicator.

115	With hose coupling:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 114.  Design that includes a flexible tube and connection member.

116	COMBINED WITH DIVERSE ARTICLE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for bristle-type brush that includes the disclosure of a diverse article which, if claimed separately, would be classified in a subsequent subclass or class. (1) Note. Includes brush combined with case, holder, or dustpan. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 114 through 115, for brush combined with fluid material dispenser. 119 through 120, for plural brush head or buffing pad. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 200 for shoe brush combined with shoeshine kit. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 338 for brush combined with package. D13,  Equipment for Production, Distribution or Transformation of Energy,   subclass 108 for charger for electric toothbrush. D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Article,   subclass 7 for cosmetic-type applicator. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclass 74 collector or dust pan.

117	Brush and Comb:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 116.  Design that includes a bristle brush and a toothed implement used to smooth, arrange or fasten the hair combined in a single unit. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D28,  Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles Equipment,   subclasses 21 through 33for comb.

118	Brush and scraper:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 116.  Design that includes a bristle brush and a tool for abrading combined in a single unit. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclasses 40 through 49for scraper.

119	PLURAL BRUSH OR BUFFING PAD:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for an arrangement of bristle- type brush mountings or an arrangement of soft pad-like members. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 795 for golf ball washer.

120	Superposed or antipodal:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 119.  Design wherein the brush or pad members are placed over one another or placed directly opposite one another.

121	RELATIVELY MOVEABLE COMPONENTS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for bristle-type brush that includes parts that operate separate and independent from one another. (1) Note. Includes roller. (2) Note. Includes lint remover or roller

122	Roller
	This subclass is indented under subclass 121.  Design for brush or pad intended to be rotated.

123	Repeat pattern applicator:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 122.  Design that includes means to apply duplicate decorative design or texture.

124	SIMULATIVE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush that includes an ornamental feature or features that simulate the ornamental appearance of another object either as applied ornamentation or in form. (1) Note. The search for a hand fan that simulates the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and subclass(es) for the actual object.

125	Animate:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 124.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal-type figure.

126	Humanoid:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a human animal.

127	CIRCULAR HEAD BRUSH:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for round bristle brush-type mounting.

128	Radially arranged bristles:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 127.  Design wherein the bristles project around an elongated round shaft. (1) Note. Includes "rat tail"-type brush.

129	HANDLE FORMS GRIP OPENINGS FOR FINGERS:
	Design under the class definition for brush that includes a hand grip area is configured with open areas for finger or fingers.

130	BRISTLED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for stiff hair-like brush member.

131	Wire type handle or bristle support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design that includes a filament handle or a stiff hair-like support.

132	Bristles at one end of handle only:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 130.  Design for brush with stiff hair-like members at the end of the hand grip area.

133	Radially arranged rows:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 132.  Design wherein the bristles are placed in juxtaposition around a longitudinal axis.

134	Substantially at right angle to handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 132.  Design wherein the bristle brush area is positioned at 90° with respect to the hand grip area.

135	Bristles in axial alignment with handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 132.  Design wherein the stiff hair-like members are an extension of the axis of the hand grip member. (1) Note. An example of this configuration is a shaving brush, stencil, or artist’s brush.

136	WITH DISTINCT TINE OR TOOTH:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush with distinctive prong member. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D8,  Tools and Hardware, subclass 16 and 19 for paint graining or working; subclasses 382 thorugh 399 for general purpose clasp, clamp, or clip. D30,  Animal Husbandry,   subclasses 382 through 399for general-purpose clasp, clamp or clip.

137	WITH PAD-LIKE BUFFING OR BRUSHING SURFACE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush that includes a soft area for polishing or rubbing. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclass 14.1 for shoeshine machine; subclasses 19 and 20 for surface treatment cleaning machine with rotary brush; subclass 49 for floor mop or broom.

138	HANDLE OR HANDLE AND BACK:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush with area for holding or gripping by the hand or handle and back member.

199	MISCELLANEOUS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for brush not elsewhere specified. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 528 through 531for toothbrush holder; subclass 551 for toilet brush holder. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 16 and 19 for paint graining or working. D9,  Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 16 and 19 for paint graining or working. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclass 795 , for golf ball washer. D23,  Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,   subclasses 223 through 227for airbrush. D32,  Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,   subclasses 19 through 20for cleaning machine with rotary brush; subclass 47 for shoe or boot scraper; subclasses 40-52 for scraper, duster, mop or sponge; subclass 53 for paint bucket or roller tray.

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