This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental
designs for:
Special Purpose Vehicle
Vehicle Drawn by Animal
Rail Vehicle
Telpher Carrier or Chair Lift
Water Craft or Hull
Aircraft, Spacecraft, or Fuselage
Trailer or Trailer Body
Cycle or Motorcycle
Perambulator, Invalid Chair or Stretcher
Tire
Parts, Accessories, and Attachments For Vehicle Not Elsewhere
Specified
(1)
Note. Design patents in this class are classified by what
is claimed and shown in full lines only. Broken, hatched or stippled lines,
which may be included in design patent drawings, are considered
as environment only.
Tools and Hardware,
subclass 303 for handlebar grip or hand grip; subclasses 356 & 382
for cleat or chock hardware for boat; subclass 360 for pulley or
pulley block; subclass 375 for caster or wheel for a caster.
Equipment for Production, Distribution of Transformation
of Energy,
subclasses 112 through 116for vehicle type electric motor; subclasses 126-127
for ignition component.
Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 1 through 6for engine; subclasses 10-33 for tractor, bulldozer
or earth working machinery; subclass 152 for oil collecting drip pan.
Sales and Advertising Equipment,
subclasses 10 through 44for vehicle attached sign; subclass 13 for registration
or vehicle license plate; subclass 17, for road or highway sign.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for childs riding toy vehicle; subclasses 447-
452 for toy aircraft or spacecraft; subclass; subclasses 533-560
for vehicle models or a toy representation of a vehicle; 535 for
toy stroller or baby carriage; subclass 556 for toy forklift; subclass
563 for toy vehicle wheel; subclass 581 for action toy that includes
animal and rider; subclasses 760-770 for ski or non-motorized sport
accessory such as skate, surfboard, snow board or aquaplane; subclass
779 for skateboard or roller-skate wheel.
Material of Article Handling Equipment,
subclass 3 for trash compactor or vehicle transportable or
pick up type refuses container; subclasses 12-27 for hand cart;
subclasses 28-34 for forklift; subclass 29 for belt type conveyor; subclass
30, for mobile aircraft stairs; subclass 31 for vehicle jack or
jack stand; subclass 32 ramp for a vehicle.
SECTION III - GLOSSARY
BLOCK
A portion of the tread surface set off from the surrounding
tread surface by grooves.
CIRCUMFERENTIAL
Extending along the road contacting surface and parallel to
the sides.
EQUATORIAL
Relating to the centerline of the road contacting surface, running
midway between and parallel to the sides of a tire.
GROOVE
A void, furrow, or channel in the tread surface that extends
circumferentially, laterally or diagonally in a straight, curved
or zigzag direction.
INNER BEAD
The thickened inner boundary of a tire sidewall designed
to contact a supporting hub or wheel rim.
LATERAL
Extending in a direction perpendicular to the sides of
a tire.
NOTCH
A short, relatively wide indentation in one or both sides of
a groove or rib that does not fully transect the surface on which
it is located.
RIB
A strip forming part of the road-contacting tread surface that
extends around the tire, undivided by lateral or diagonal grooves.
SHOULDER
The transitional portion of a tire located between the road-contacting
surface and the sidewalls.
SIDEWALL
The portion of a tire generally perpendicular to the
tread that is located between the hub or rim-contacting inner bead
and the shoulder.
SIPE
A small slot molded into the road contacting surface tread
elements usually having no apparent width and represented in the
drawing by an articulated single line on the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a conveyance or means for transportation for
a specific task.
(1)
Note. This subclass is the residual class for all land vehicles
not specifically provided for in Class D12 or the excluded subject
matter outlined in the See or Search Notes below.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for child s riding toy vehicle; subclass 535 for toy
stroller or baby carriage; subclass 556 for toy forklift; subclasses
760-770 for ski or non-motorized sport accessory such as skate,
surfboard, snow board or aquaplane; subclasses 533-560 for vehicle
models or a toy representation of a vehicle.
Material of Article Handling Equipment,
subclass 3 for trash compactor or vehicle transportable or
pick-up type refuses container; subclasses 12-27 for hand cart.
Equipment for Production, Distribution of Transformation of Energy
subclasses 112 through 116for vehicle type electric motor; subclasses 126-127
for ignition component.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for toy vehicle that is designed to hold a child;
subclass 563 for toy vehicle wheel; subclasses 760-770 for ski or non-motorized
sport accessory such as skate, subclasses 533-560 for vehicle models
or toy representation of vehicle.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a unicycle, bicycle, or motor operated two or
three-wheeled vehicle that may include a saddle type seat.
(1)
Note. Includes only pedal, lever or engine-driven vehicle.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for baby buggy, wheel chair, walker, or manual
type conveyance for transporting the sick or injured.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for toy vehicle that is designed to hold a child;
subclass 535 for toy stroller or baby carriage; subclass 563 for
toy vehicle wheel; subclass 779 for skateboard or roller-skate wheel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Design for part or attachment for the frame of a vehicle
supported on springs that attaches to the axles and supports or
holds the body and motor.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Design for part or attachment for the supporting shaft
or vehicle member on or with which a wheel or set of wheels revolves.
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Design that supports, guides and reduces the friction
of motion between fixed and moving vehicle or engine parts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Design for an engine cooling device through which water
or other fluids circulate as coolant; a screen, divider, barrier,
or decorative element on the front end of a vehicle; or a rigid
or flexible bar or member attached to either end of a vehicle to
absorb impact in a collision.
(1)
Note. Includes radiator casings and assembly combinations.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design that includes a covering or guard the covers
the engine or wheels or the front members of a vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Design that is directed to an engine cooling device through
which water of other fluids circulate as coolant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design for a rigid or flexible bar or member that attaches
to either end of a vehicle to absorb impart in a collision.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for riding type toy vehicle; subclasses 542-547 for
toy watercraft; subclasses766-770 for ski, surfboard or water sled.
Games, Toys and Sports Equipment,
subclasses 424 through 435for riding type toy vehicle; subclasses 447- 452 for
toy aircraft or spacecraft; subclasses 533-560 for vehicle models
or toy representation of vehicle.
Equipment for Production, Distribution of Transformation
of Energy,
subclasses 112 through 116for vehicle type electric motor; subclasses 126-127
for ignition component.
Material of Article Handling Equipment,
subclass 3 for trash compactor or vehicle transportable or
pick up type refuses container; subclasses 12-27 for hand cart;
subclass 30 for mobile aircraft stairs; subclass 31 for vehicle
jack or jack stand; subclass 32 ramp for vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Design constructed or fabricated from textile material
or includes feature for volume change or articulation.
(1)
Note. Includes simulation of folding convertible top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 401. Design that includes an exterior opening in the sidewalls
or roof to permit entry of the circulation of air.
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Design for vehicle mount that attaches to the side surface
or a vehicle or designed to separate or divide sections.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a hoop or resilient covering fitted around
a land vehicle wheel, usually filled with compressed air to reduce
shock during movement.
(1)
Note. Sipe placement or configuration is not considered unless
specifically noted.
(2)
Note. See Glossary of Terms in the Class definition.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Design for a tire tread that includes a symbol or representation
of another article, either in form or as applied ornamentation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Design with tread pattern that shows a different and
unbalanced tread pattern configuration on either side of the assumed
equatorial centerline.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design that shows no clear demarcation between the tread
contact surface and the sidewall or is circular in cross-section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design characterized by individual block-shaped tread
elements or individual circumferential strips that protrude from
a substantially flat background.
(1)
Note. May include an inconsequential groove configuration.
Example of discrete tread blocks arrayed on a plain asymmetricaltire tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design characterized by an individual tread element or
elements placed or rotated into a mosaic type configuration and
having a generally consistent pattern of voids between tread elements.
Example of tessellated, asymmetrical type tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design that shows one or more circumferential channels
or furrows of substantial depth with a width that appears to be
at least 10 percent of the roadway contact surface.
Example of an asymmetrical type tire tread having a circumferentialgroove width at least 10 percent of tread width.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design that shows at least one major circumferential
groove with sides that are continuous and not intersected by lateral
or diagonal grooves.
(1)
Note. Groove intersection by sipes or notches is not considered.
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Design that shows an uninterrupted circumferential groove
or grooves that turn sharply in alternating directions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 515. Design that shows the sides of the major circumferential
groove(s) parallel with one another and with the outer edges of
the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 517. Design that shows no notch or sipe, minor groove, or
other indentation in the major circumferential groove.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design having a continuous major circumferential rib
and which may contain notches or sipes that do not fully transect
the rib.
Example of uninterrupted cicumferential rib on asymmetricaltype tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Design that shows an uninterrupted circumferential rib
or ribs that turn sharply in alternating directions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Design that includes one or more lateral or diagonal
slits that cut completely across the major circumferential rib.
Example of uninterrupted circumferential rib fully transectedby sipe.
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Design that includes notches located directly across
from one another along both sides of at least one major circumferential
rib, resulting in a repeating narrowed or hourglass rib configuration.
Example of latterally opposed notches in uninterrupted cicumferentialrib on asymmetrical tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 519. Design wherein the sides of the major uninterrupted rib
are substantially parallel with one another and with the outer edges
of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design characterized by substantial void channels or
furrows in the tread that extend laterally (i.e., horizontally across)
the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 527. Design wherein the major groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 505. Design characterized by substantial void channels or
furrows in the tread that extend diagonally about the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 531. Design wherein the major groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Design having a symmetrical pattern about the equatorial
centerline with the configuration on one side of the circumferential
centerline being a mirror image of the side opposite, generally resulting
in a "V"- or "U"-shaped tread
pattern.
(1)
Note. The configuration of the tread pattern shown will not
be identical to that seen when the image is rotated 180 degrees
about the center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design that shows no clear demarcation between the tread
contact surface and sidewall or is circular in cross-section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 537. Design that consists of a single strip wherein all elements
are related by relatively substantial connections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design characterized by individual block-shaped tread
elements or individual circumferential strips that protrude from
a substantially flat background.
(1)
Note. May include an inconsequential groove configuration.
Example of discrete tread blocks arrayed on plain directionaltire surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design characterized by an individual tread element or
elements placed or rotated into a mosaic type configuration and
having a generally consistent pattern of voids between tread elements.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design that shows one or more circumferential channels
or furrows of substantial depth with a width that appears to be
at least 10 percent of the roadway contact surface.
Example of directional type tire tread having equatorial circumferentialgroove width at least 10 percent of tread width.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design having a continuous circumferential groove along
the equatorial centerline that is not intersected by lateral or
diagonal groves.
(1)
Note. The intersection of groove sides solely by sipes and
or notches is not considered.
Example of directional type tire tread with uninterruptedequatorial circumferential groove.
This subclass is indented under subclass 547. Design wherein the sides of the uninterrupted equatorial
groove are substantially parallel with one another and with the
outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 549. Design that shows no notch or sipe, minor groove, or
other indentation in the equatorial circumferential groove.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design having a continuous circumferential rib along
the centerline of the tread surface; the rib may contain notches
or sipes that do not fully transect the rib.
Example of directional type tire tread with uninterrupted equatorialcircumferential rib.
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Design that includes one or more lateral or diagonal
slits that cut completely across the equatorial circumferential
rib.
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Design that includes notches located directly across
from one another along both sides of the equatorial circumferential
rib, resulting in a repeating narrowed or hourglass rib configuration.
This subclass is indented under subclass 551. Design wherein the sides of the uninterrupted equatorial
rib are substantially parallel with one another and with the outer
edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design characterized by substantial void channels or
furrows in the tread that extend laterally (i.e., horizontally)
across the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 560. Design wherein the equatorial groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 533. Design characterized by substantial void channels or
furrows in the tread that extend diagonally about the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 564. Design wherein the equatorial groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 566. Design wherein the equatorial groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 502. Design that discloses a symmetrical pattern about the
equatorial centerline with the configuration on one side of the
centerline being an inverted mirror image of the side opposite.
(1)
Note. The configuration of the tread pattern shown will be
identical to that seen when the tire is rotated 180 degrees about
the center.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design that discloses no clear demarcation between the
tread contact surface and sidewall or is circular in cross-section.
This subclass is indented under subclass 572. Design that consists of a single strip wherein all elements
are related by relatively substantial connections.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design characterized by individual block-shaped tread
elements or individual circumferential strips that protrude from
a substantially flat background.
(1)
Note. May include an inconsequential groove configuration.
Example of discrete tread blocks arrayed on plain, nondirectionaltype tire tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design characterized by an individual tread element or
elements placed or rotated into a mosaic type configuration and
having a generally consistent pattern of voids between tread elements.
Example of tessellated nondirectional type tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design that shows one or more circumferential channels
or furrows of substantial depth with a width that appears to be
at least 10 percent of the roadway contact surface.
Example of nondirectional type tire tread with equatorialcircumferential groove having groove width at least 10 percent oftread width.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design having a continuous circumferential groove along
the equatorial centerline that is not intersected by lateral or
diagonal groves.
(1)
Note. The intersection of groove sides solely by sipes and
or notches is not considered.
Example of nondirectional type tire tread with uninterruptedequatorial circumferential groove.
This subclass is indented under subclass 582. Design wherein the sides of the uninterrupted equatorial
groove are substantially parallel with one another and with the
outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 584. Design that shows no notch or sipe, minor groove, or
other indentation in the uninterrupted equatorial groove.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design having a continuous circumferential rib along
the centerline of the tread surface and which may contain notches
or sipes that do not fully transect the rib.
Example of nondirectional type tire tread with uninterruptedequatorial circumferential rib.
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Design that includes one or more lateral or diagonal
slits that cut completely across the equatorial circumferential
rib.
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Design that includes notches located directly across
from one another along both sides of the equatorial circumferential
rib, resulting in a repeating narrowed or hourglass rib configuration.
This subclass is indented under subclass 586. Design wherein the sides of the uninterrupted equatorial
rib are substantially parallel with one another and with the outer
edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design characterized by substantial void channels or
furrows in the tread that extend laterally (i.e., horizontally)
across the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 594. Design wherein the sides of the equatorial uninterrupted
groove are parallel with one another and with the outer edges of
the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 596. Design wherein the sides of the major equatorial groove
are substantially parallel with one another and with the outer edges
of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 568. Design characterized by a substantially void channel
or furrow that extends diagonally about the tread surface.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design wherein the major groove is defined by straight
sides that are substantially parallel with one another and with
the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under subclass 602. Design wherein the equatorial circumferential groove
is defined by straight sides that are substantially parallel with
one another and with the outer edges of the tire tread.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collection of design and utility patent cross-reference
art showing distinct tire tread elements that are completely within
the tread groove recesses and that do not extend to the roadway
contacting surfaces.
Example of tire tread including feature within groove.
This subclass is indented under the class definition Collection
of design and utility patent cross-reference art showing features
that span the void between two tread blocks and that are below the
road-contacting surfaces of the tire tread.
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