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CLASS D27,	TOBACCO AND SMOKERS’ SUPPLIES
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Tobacco Product

2. Ash Receiver, Snuffer, or Support Therefor

3. Igniter

4. Remote, or Water Treated, Smoking Article

5. Pipe

6. Mouthpiece for Cigar or Cigarette

7. Holder or Receptacle for Smoker’s Article of Tobacco Product

8. Element, Attachment, or Accessory 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.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 828 through 839for smoker’s jacket.
D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 226 through 230for belt-attached holder for cigarette package or lighter.
D6,	Furnishings, subclass 517 for cigarette package dispenser; and subclasses 657-662.1 for slotted holder for multiple matchbooks.
D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclass 416 for fire starter for grill, fireplace, etc.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 682 for liquid gas cartridge for a cigarette lighter, subclass 701 for matchbox or matchbook, and subclasses 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.
D15,	Machines Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 10 through 33for commercial tobacco growing or processing machinery.
D20,	Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 1 through 9for coin-operated cigarette package dispenser.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, subclasses 4 through 33for tobacco storage building.
D26,	Lighting, subclass 53 for smoker’s article combined with a lamp.
D29,	Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue, subclasses 125 through 128for fire extinguisher.
D32,	Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, subclass 74 for silent butler.
D34,	Material or Article Handling Equipment, subclass 2 for spittoon or cuspidor.

SUBCLASSES

100	TOBACCO PRODUCT:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for organic article for smoking or consumed as smokers’ type product.

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101

Cigar, cigarette or wrapper therefor:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for compact roll of tobacco leaves for smoking or outer thin cover therefor.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 365 for tobacco wrapper.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 102]

102

ASH RECEIVER, SNUFFER OR SUPPORT THEREFOR:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for holding tobacco ashes, to extinguish a tobacco-type product or support therefor.

(1) Note. Classified by full-line disclosure only.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 231 , 235.1, and 240.1 for miscellaneous ash receiver.
D32,	Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, subclass 74 for silent butler.
D34,	Material or Article Handling Equipment, subclass 2 for spittoon or cuspidor.

103	Attachable to tobacco product or to holder therefor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that connects to a product for smoking or support therefor.

104	Wall, post or clamp mount:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that connects to a vertical structure or support, or grip-type support. Example of a design for an ash receiver that includes a provisionfor wall, post or clamp mount.

105	With closure or cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Design that includes a lid or top.

106	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form. Example of a design for a simulative ash receiver that includesa provision for wall, post or clamp mount.

107	Floor type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that sits directly on the lower or supporting surface of a room.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 108]

108

Combined:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

(1) Note. Includes combination with subject matter internal to this class, e.g., lighter, holder, humidor, etc.

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136,	for snuffer type.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 109]

109

With coaster or glass holder:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes the disclosure of a disk or small mat placed under a beverage vessel or a support for beverage.

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D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 624.1 through 625for coaster.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 110]

110

With enclosed case, humidor or individual server:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes the disclosure of a storage case of presentation holder.

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D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 111]

111

With holder for match or cigarette pack:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes the disclosure for a support for a matchbook or tobacco product package.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 239 for ash receiver with match holder.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 701 for matchbook-type package.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 112]

112

With lighter:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes the disclosure for a device for igniting a smoking product.

Image 1 for class D27 subclass 112

Example of a design for a simulative ash receiver that includesa provision for wall, post or clamp mount and a lighter.

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139	through 161, for igniter.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 234 for ash receiver with igniter.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 113]

113

Animate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that simulates the appearance of an animal.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 100 through 107for medal that includes a simulation of an animal.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 576 through 657for toy representation of animal.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 114]

114

Humanoid:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design that simulates the appearance of a human being.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 101 through 105for medal that includes a simulation of a human being.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 621 through 649for toy representation of human being.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 115]

115

Aquatic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design that simulates the appearance of an animal that lives in the water.

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D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 597 through 603for toy representation of aquatic animal.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 116]

116

Quadruped:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design that simulates the appearance of a four-legged animal.

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D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 576 through 657for toy representation of animal.

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117

Architectural or geographic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that simulates the appearance of a building, structure, or map.

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D5,	Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material, subclass 15 for unidirectional sheet material that simulates or shows an architectural or geographic theme.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 118]

118

Beverage or food container:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that simulates a package or enclosure for a liquid or solid edible product.

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D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 500 through 588for beverage or china, glassware, serving vessel or tray; and subclasses 601-641 for food holder or storage receptacle.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 119]

119

Plant life:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that includes an ornamental feature that simulates organic life cultivated for flower or foliage.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclass 115 and 117-120 for artificial plant life and subclass 151 for flower or plant holder with plant life motif.

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120

Sports or game:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that simulate athletic contest or event.

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D21,	Games, Toys, or Sports Goods, appropriate subclasses for sports equipment, accessories, and games.,

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 121]

121

Vehicle or component thereof:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that simulates a means of transportation or accessory therefor.

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D12,	Transportation, subclasses 1 through 132for vehicles and means of transportation.
D21,	Games, Toys, or Sports Goods, subclasses 424 through 435for riding-type toy vehicle and subclasses 533-560 for toy representation of a vehicle.

122	Floor type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that sits directly on the lower or supporting surface of a room.

123	Singular unitary vertical support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Design that has one leg.

124	Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Design that includes ornamentation that is reproduced three or more times on the circumference of the leg.

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125

Combined:

This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

(1) Note. Includes combination with subject matter internal to this class, e.g., lighter, holder, humidor, etc.

(2) Note. Includes combination with gambling chip holder.

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136,	for snuffer type.

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126

With coaster or glass holder:

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design that includes the disclosure of a disk or small mat placed under a beverage vessel or a support for beverage support.

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D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 624.1 through 625for coaster.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 127]

127

With enclosed case, humidor or individual server:

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design that includes the disclosure of a storage case or presentation holder.

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D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.

128	With pipe support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design that includes a holder for a smoking device consisting of a tube with a small bowl at one end.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 129]

129

With holder for match or cigarette pack:

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design that includes the disclosure for a support for a matchbook or tobacco product package.

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D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 701 for matchbook-type package.

130	With lighter:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design that includes the disclosure for igniting a smoking product.

131	With signal or sign:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Device that includes the disclosure for indicator or written means for conveying information.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 132]

132

With game or scorer:

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Device that includes a means for entertainment, amusement, or pastime, or a device for keeping numerical record of a competitive event.

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D10,	Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclass 46.1 for scorer or indicator for a game or sport.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 300 through 397for game.

133	Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes ornamentation that is reproduced three or more times on the perimeter, or consistently reproduced around a central axis.

134	Symmetrical on two axes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that shows a configuration where each side of the design is substantially a mirror image of the other.

135	Bilaterally symmetrical:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that shows an arrangement along a central axis so that the design is divided into equivalent right and left halves by only one plane.

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136

Snuffer type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes a tight, confined area for smashing the lit area of a tobacco product.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 256 for cigar or cigarette extinguishers.

137	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design for part or attachment for ash receiver, snuffer, or support therefor.

138	Cigar or cigarette retainer or support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Design directed to a part of an ash receiver or snuffer for holding an elongated tobacco product.

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139

IGNITER:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design to light or enflame a tobacco product such as a cigar or cigarette.

(1) Note. Includes match.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 226 through 230for belt-attached holder for cigarette package or lighter.
D6,	Furnishings, subclasses 657 through 662.1for slotted holder for multiple matchbooks.
D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclass 416 for fire starter for grill, fireplace, etc.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 682 for liquid gas cartridge for a cigarette lighter and subclass 701 for matchbox or matchbook.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 140]

140

Match striker:

This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Design for roughly textured surface for igniting a match with friction.

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173	through 179, for striker combined with match or matchbook holder.

141	Lighter or body therefor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Design for mechanical device for igniting a tobacco product.

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142

Combined:

This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

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431,	Combustion, subclass 253 for lighter combined with accessories.

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143

With additional smokers’ accessory:

This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Design combined with another article pertinent to the use of tobacco.

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431,	Combustion, subclass 253 for lighter combined with accessories.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 144]

144

Holder, case or pouch:

This subclass is indented under subclass 143. Design that includes a pocket or receptacle.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, appropriate subclasses for storage containers for personal belongings.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 145]

145

With timepiece:

This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Design that includes a means for telling the passage of time.

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D10,	Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclasses 1 through 29for clock or clock case and subclasses 30-39 for watch.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 146]

146

With writing implement:

This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Design that includes a means for marking or making written communication.

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D19,	Office Supplies; Artists’ and Teachers’ Materials, subclasses 41 through 51for marking instruments.

147	Separable lighter wand:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes an elongated ignition member.

148	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 149]

149

Animate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Design that simulates the appearance of an animal.

(1) Note. Includes humanoid.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 101 through 105for medal that includes a simulation of a human being.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 621 through 649for toy representation of human form.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 150]

150

Architectural or geographic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Design that simulates the appearance of a building, structure, or map.

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D5,	Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material, subclass 15 for unidirectional sheet material that simulates or shows an architectural or geographic theme.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 151]

151

Plant life:

This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that simulate organic life cultivated for flowers or foliage.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclass 115 and 117-120 for artificial plant life and subclass 151 for flower or plant holder with plant life motif.

152	Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes ornamentation that is reproduced three or more times on the perimeter, or consistently reproduced around a central axis.

153	Symmetrical on two axes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that shows a configuration where each side of the design is substantially a mirror image of the other.

154	Thumb lever, push button or plate for ignition or for gas release:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes a stick or disk or switch for a finger to touch in order to initiate a flame.

155	Pivotal connection between actuation lever and burner cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Design for switch that oscillates from the striking member and the flame area enclosure.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 156]

156

With visible friction wheel:

This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Design for rotating, visible circular member.

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158,	for direct friction wheel actuation (i.e., without lever, button, etc.).

157	With burner cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Design that includes a lid or top for flame area.

158	Friction wheel or roller ignition:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that includes a rotating circular striking member or that includes a provision for a rotating igniter.

159	With burner cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Design that includes a lid or top for flame area.

160	Bilaterally symmetrical:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design that shows an arrangement along a central axis so that the design is divided into equivalent right and left halves by only one plane. Example of a design for a lighter that is bilaterally symmetrical.

161	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Design for part of lighter.

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162

REMOTE, OR WATER TREATED, SMOKING ARTICLE (I.E., WATER PIPE, HOOKAH, ETC.):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design to smoke tobacco or tobacco-type product at distance from the user or that includes liquid or fluid treatment of smoke.

(1) Note. An example of a remote or water-treated smoking article is a water pipe or hookah.

Example of a design for remote or water treated smokingarticle.

Example of a design for remote or water treated smokingarticle.

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163	through 169, for pipe.
170,	and 171, for mouthpiece for cigar or cigarette.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 173 for smoke washing-type appliance.

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163

PIPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a narrow tube with a bowl at one end used to burn and smoke tobacco-type materials.

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131,	Tobacco, digest 1 for pipe literature.

164	With heat exchange feature:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design that includes repeating ribs or grooves for the dissipation of heat. Example of a design for a pipe with a heat exchange feature.

165	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form. Example of a design for a simulative pipe.

166	Plural stem or provision therefor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design that includes two or more narrow tube members.

167	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Design for part of pipe.

168	Bowl cover:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Design for top or lid for tobacco-containing member.

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169

Stem or mouthpiece:

This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Design for tube member or part of the tube that fits or is placed in the user’s mouth.

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131,	Tobacco, subclasses 277 through 229for stem, bit, or tip.

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170

MOUTHPIECE FOR CIGAR OR CIGARETTE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for supporting tobacco-type materials in the hand or mouth.

Example of a design for a mouthpiece for a cigar or cigarette.

Example of a design for a mouthpiece for a cigar or cigarette.

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103,	for support in combination with ash receiver or snuffer.

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30,	Tobacco, subclasses 197 through 190for cigar or cigarette holder.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses for end cover for cigar or cigarette.,
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 110.5 for inhalation tube or mouthpiece for respirator.

171	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

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172

HOLDER OR RECEPTACLE FOR SMOKERS’ ARTICLE OR TOBACCO PRODUCT:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design to store or contain tobacco product or smoking accessory.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 242 through 276for tobacco holders.
D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 828 through 839for smoker’s jacket.
D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 226 through 230for belt-attached holder for cigarette package or lighter.
D6,	Furnishings, subclass 517 for cigarette package dispenser; and subclasses 657-662.1 for slotted holder for multiple matchbooks.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 701 for matchbox or matchbook and subclasses 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.
D15,	Machines Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 10 through 33for commercial tobacco growing or processing machinery.
D20,	Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 1 through 9for coin-operated cigarette package dispenser.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, appropriate subclasses for tobacco storage building.,
D26,	Lighting, subclass 53 for smoker’s article combined with a lamp.
D32,	Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, subclass 74 for silent butler.
D34,	Material or Article Handling Equipment, subclass 2 for spittoon or cuspidor.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 173]

173

For match or matchbook:

This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Design for a narrow piece of material coated at one end with a compound that ignites when scratched against a rough or chemically treated surface, or package of same.

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D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclass 701 for matchbox or matchbook and subclasses 713 and 714 for packaging wrapper for cigar or cigarette.

174	Combined:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 175]

175

With tobacco product holder:

This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Design that includes a device or support for tobacco product.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, appropriate subclasses for storage and travel containers.

176	Attachable to vertical surface:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Design that may be secured to an upright member.

177	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 176. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

178	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 173. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 179]

179

Animate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Design that simulates the appearance of an animal.

(1) Note. Includes humanoid.

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D11,	Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 100 through 107for medal that includes a simulation of an animal.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 576 through 657for toy representation of animal.

180	For pipe:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Design for holder of narrow tube with a bowl at one end used to burn and smoke tobacco-type materials. Example of a design for a pipe stand or holder.

181	Combined:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

182	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 180. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

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183

For cigar, cigarette or tobacco:

This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Design for compact roll of tobacco leaves or product for smoking.

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131,	Tobacco, subclasses 257 through 260for tobacco supports.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 184]

184

Provision for measured or sequential discharge:

This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Design that includes a vending or dispensing feature.

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D20,	Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 1 through 7for vending machine.

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185

Pouch type (i.e., with flaccid walls, etc.):

This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Design for pocket-type container or container that includes flaccid walls.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 260 for pouch.

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186

Case or receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Design for box-type storage or humidor.

Image 1 for class D27 subclass 186

Example of a design for a cigarette case.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 226 through 230for body-attached receptacles, subclass 302 for separable closure type, and subclass 303 for pocket or pouch type.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 187]

187

Combined:

This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

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175,	for combination with match or matchbook holder.

188	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

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189

Fully enclosed:

This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Design that is completely contained or covered.

Image 1 for class D27 subclass 189

Example of a design for a fully enclosed cigarette case.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 265 through 270for tobacco, pipe, or cigarette container with closure.
D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 302 for separable closure type and subclass 303 for pocket or pouch type.

190	Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Design that includes ornamentation that is reproduced three or more times on the perimeter, or consistently reproduced around a central axis.

191	Symmetrical on two axes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Design that shows a configuration where each side of the design is substantially a mirror image of the other.

192	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

193	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Design for part of holder or receptacle for smoker s article or tobacco product.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 194]

194

ELEMENT, ATTACHMENT OR ACCESSORY NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for element, attachment, or accessory for a tobacco product or smoker’s supplies not elsewhere provided for.

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D29,	Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue, subclasses 125 through 128for fire extinguisher.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 195]

195

Cutter or perforator for tobacco product:

This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Design for device for trimming or slicing an article for smoking or otherwise consumed as smokers’ type product.

Image 1 for class D27 subclass 195

Example of a design for a cigar cutter.

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30,	Cutlery, subclasses 109 through 113for cigar cutters.
131,	Tobacco, subclasses 248 through 255for combined cigar cutter and punch.
D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclass 93 for knife or scissors.

[List of Patents for class D27 subclass 196]

196

Pipe tamper or cleaner:

This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Design for device to pack tobacco tightly or bending wire-type device for cleaning a tobacco pipe or vessel.

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131,	Tobacco, subclass 184.1 for cleaner, stirrer, or tamper combined with another article; subclasses 243-246 for pipe cleaner; and subclass 247 for tamper.

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