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CLASS D11,	JEWELRY, SYMBOLIC INSIGNIA, AND ORNAMENTS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Fastener, Buckle or Restraint for Apparel or Personal Belongings Not Elsewhere Specified

2. Jewelry

3. Symbolic Medal, Badge or Insignia

4. Artificial Plant Life and Holiday Season Decorations

5. Sculpture, Table or Wall Ornament

6. Flag or Pennant

7. Miscellaneous

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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SUBCLASSES

1	JEWELRY
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for article of personal adornment or bejeweled type article. (1) Note. Includes vinaigrette, or apparel attached holder for flower or fragrance. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 976 for detachable shoe ornament. D3,  Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 207 through 212for key ring, case or fob; subclass 903 for Cross-Reference Collection of jewelry box or storage case. D5,  Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material,   subclasses 63 through 66for shoulder patch or insignia. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 382 through 399for general-purpose clasp, clamp or clip; subclass 499 for general-purpose chain. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 11 for decal or transfer; subclass 43 for tag holder. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment,   subclasses 439 through 440for balloon. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclass 27 for crucifix or cross; subclass 26, for rosary.

95	SYMBOLIC MEDAL, BADGE OR INSIGNIA:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for commemorative disc or symbol to indicate personal rank, membership or monetary value. (1) Note. Includes automobile badge or insignia. (2) Note. Includes coin or token. (3) Note. Includes fraternal order insignia SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 79, for charm. 89, for jewel, gem or signet. 99, for emblem, per se. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 976 for detachable shoe ornament. D5,  Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material,   subclasses 63 through 66for shoulder patch or insignia. D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 300 through 314for frame for wall decoration. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 382 through 399for general-purpose clasp, clamp or clip; subclass 499 for general-purpose chain. D10,  Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclass 109.1 for designs of visual signaling devices. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 11 for decal or transfer; subclass 43, for tag holder. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment,   subclasses 439 through 440for balloon. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 58 for stage set; subclass 100, for espalier or trellis; subclass 119-135 & 164 for edging or curbing for flowerbed. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclasses 25 through 27for religious appliance; subclass 26 for rosary; subclass 27 for crucifix or cross.

117	ARTIFICIAL PLANT LIFE AND HOLIDAY SEASON DECORATION:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for simulated flower or plant-type growth or decorative ornament specific to seasonal celebrations. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 184, for inedible cake or pastry decoration and package bow or ornament. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 300 through 314for frame for wall decoration; subclasses 403-405 for support for flower pot or combination thereof; subclasses 556-558 for wall mounted flower support; and subclasses 681-681.3 for Christmas card holder or rack. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified,   for china, glassware, serving dish, etc. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclass 1 for tree brace of snake type support. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 11 for decal or transfer; subclass 43, for tag holder. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment,   subclasses 439 through 440for balloon. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 100 for espalier or trellis; subclasses 119-135 & 164 for edging or curbing for flowerbed.

131	SCULPTURE, TABLE OR WALL ORNAMENT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for two or three-dimensional ornamental art form. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D6,  Furnishings,   subclasses 300 through 314for frame for wall decoration; subclasses 556-558 for wall mounted flower support; and subclasses 681-681.3 for Christmas card holder or rack. D7,  Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified,   for china, glassware, serving dish, etc. D20,  Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclass 11 for decal or transfer; subclass 43 for tag holder. D21,  Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment,   subclasses 439 through 440for balloon. D25,  Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 58 for stage set. D26,  Lighting,   subclasses 118 through 137for light reflector. D99,  Miscellaneous,   subclass 5 for burial type urn; subclasses 17-24, for grave monument; subclasses 25-27 for religious appliance; subclass 26 for rosary; subclass 27 for crucifix or cross.

165	FLAG OR PENNANT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for textile form used as a symbol or representation for a country, organization, or intelligence. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D10,  Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments,   subclass 109.1 for designs of visual signaling devices.

184	MISCELLANEOUS:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design relates to jewelry, symbolic insignia and ornaments not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Includes inedible cake or pastry decorations. (2) Note. Includes ornament or bow for package.

200	FASTENER, BUCKLE OR RESTRAINT FOR APPAREL OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for article to fasten or secure clothing or personal articles not elsewhere provided for. (1) Note. Subject matter in this subclass is distinguished from subject matter found in Class D2 in that it is directed to fasteners for wearing apparel. Subject matter classified in D2 is directed to fasteners that attach apparel to the body. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 47, for stickpin (e.g., pin for adornment only). 222, for tie pin. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D2,  Apparel and Haberdashery,   subclass 624 for body worn apparel supports; subclass 625, for garter; subclass 626 for suspenders; subclasses 627-640 for apparel type belt or cummerbund, subclass 976 for detachable shoe ornament. D8,  Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 382 through 399for general-purpose clasp, clamp or clip; subclass 499 for general-purpose chain.

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