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CLASS D32,	WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

A. Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine.

B. Laundering, Cleaning or Drying Tools or Implements.

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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D4,	Brushware, subclasses 100 through 104for hand held, power brush; subclasses 104-113 for toothbrush.
D6,	Furnishings, subclasses 582 through 594for floor mat.
D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358 through 359for clothes line reel.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435 through 441for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy cleaning appliance.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 217 for sterilizer or denture cleaning machine.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 69 for stair tread.
D27,	Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for pipe cleaner.
D28,	Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles, subclasses 12 through 19for hair dryer; subclass 54.1 for electric hand or face dryer; subclass 63 for bath brush or mitt.
D30,	Animal Husbandry, subclasses 158 through 159for animal grooming or cleaning implement; subclasses 161-162 for waste collector.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 1]

WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for mechanical device for washing, cleaning, vacuuming or drying that includes a power source or provision therefore.

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58,	for drying rack or form.
66,	for ironing board.

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D4,	Brushware, subclasses 100 through 104for hand held, power brush; subclasses 104-113 for toothbrush.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy cleaning appliance.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 217 for sterilizer or denture cleaning machine.
D28,	Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles, subclasses 12 through 19for hair dryer; subclass 54.1 for electric hand or face dryer.

2	Dishwasher type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleansing dishes, tableware and cooking utensils or the like. Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher.

3	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Design directed to parts or accessories for dishwasher.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 4]

Vehicle type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for washing means of transportation such as automobile or the like.

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D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy car wash.

5	Combined, e.g., washer and dryer, etc:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for cleaning machine combined with dryer.

6	Laundry or dry cleaning type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for washing or chemically cleansing textiles or wearing apparel.

7	With external wringer:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design that includes a visible mechanical device that extracts fluid by pressing between rollers. Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher with an externalwringer.

8	Dryer or extractor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for removing fluid with heated air.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 9]

Ironing or finishing type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for machine to remove creases in textiles or apparel by pressing or heat treatment.

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68	through 73 , for flatiron and elements.

10	Dry cleaning type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for cleaning textiles or apparel with chemical solvents.

11	Plural tubs:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design that includes more than one washbasin.

12	With distinct external leg or frame:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design with visible supporting member or characteristic casing.

13	Substantially cylindrical casing in plan:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design with circular frame or body as viewed from the top. Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher with a cylindrical casing

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 14]

Sewer or pipe cleaner:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleansing underground conduit or hollow cylinder.

(1) Note. Includes element.

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D27,	Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for tobacco pipe type cleaner. Caption: Example of a design for a plunger type cleaner.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 14.1]

14.1

Shoe shine type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for a mechanical machine for brushing or cleaning footwear.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 200 for shoeshine cast, kit or footrest.
D4,	Brushware, subclass 100 and 102 for generic powered brush, subclasses 130-135 for bristled brush; subclass 137 for brush with pad like buffing or brushing surface. Example of a design for a brush type.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 15]

Surface treatment, e.g., floor, street, etc.:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleaning surfaces such as floor covering or pavement.

(1) Note. Includes casing.

(2) Note. Includes leaf blower.

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D4,	Brushware, subclass 119 for plural brush or buffing pad.

16	Occupant support, self-propelled, or hand truck type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that includes provision for user, or contains means of propulsion or is intended to be manually pushed or moved.

17	Hand held steamer, cleaner or vacuum:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that is held in the hand and designed to treat or clean with hot vapor or by suction. Caption: Example of a design for a hand held steamer or cleaner.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 18]

Vacuum type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Design that operates by suction.

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D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy vacuum.

19	With rotary brush:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that includes a device consisting of bristles fastened to a support with rotates or oscillates in use.

20	Multiple:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Design that includes plural brush members.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 21]

Vacuum:

This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design for machine that operates by suction.

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18,	for hand held vacuum.

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D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy vacuum.

22	Upright type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that is configured in a substantially vertical arrangement.

23	Circular canister in plan:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that shows a substantially round casing when viewed from the top. Caption: Example of a design for a vacuum with a circularcanister in plan.

24	Handle parallel to longitudinal axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that includes a provision for the hand that is aligned in a plane equidistant with respect to the length of the canister member.

25	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design directed to parts or accessories for design classified in subclasses 1 through 24.

26	Agitator:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for apparatus that shakes or stirs the contents of a washing machine.

27	Wringer:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for apparatus that extracts fluid by pressing between rollers.

28	Control or panel therefor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for portion of a machine where mechanical indicators such as knobs and switches are placed.

29	Tub or drum:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for a substantially flat-bottomed vessel used for washing.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 29.1]

29.1

Fabric softener or detergent type dispenser:

This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design indented for container used as an accessory in a washing machine to dispense liquids during the operation cycle such as fabric softener or similar fluid.

Design for a fabic softner dispenser.

Design for a fabic softner dispenser.

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D6,	Furnishings, subclasses 542 through 544for liquid soap type dispenser.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 723 through 729for applicator type packaging.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 30]

Refuse collection receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for container attachment that holds discarded material or for the release of fluid.

(1) Note. Includes vacuum cleaner bag.

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D23,	Environmental Hearing and Cooling: Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclass 365 for air filter for heating or cooling device.

31	For vacuum cleaner:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design specifically directed to suction-type cleaning machine.

32	Nozzle or attachment therefor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for projecting member at the end of a vacuum hose used to direct airflow or suction.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 33]

Combined with brush or having diverse function:

This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for nozzle that includes a bristle type brush or has an additional feature.

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D4,	Brushware, subclasses 116 through 118for brush combined with diverse article.

34	Handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for member for holding or lifting with the hand.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 35]

LAUNDERING, CLEANING, OR DRYING TOOLS OR IMPLEMENTS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for manually powered cleansing, scraping, dusting or maintenance of textiles or work surfaces.

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14.1,	for shoeshine machine or appliance.
15,	for surface polisher.
17,	for hand held steamer, cleaner or vacuum.
19,	for cleaner with rotary brush.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358 through 359for clothesline reel.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435 through 441for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy cleaning appliance.
D27,	Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for pipe cleaner.
D30,	Animal Husbandry, subclasses 158 through 159for animal grooming or cleaning implement; subclasses 161-162 for waste collector.

36	Laundry or clothespin bag:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for flexible container for soiled textiles or apparel or for holding clip members used to hang items to dry.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 37]

Laundry basket, hamper or diaper pail:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for open or closed container to hold soiled apparel.

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53	through 53.1, for paint bucket.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 304 through 314for open bin, tray, or basket; subclasses 294-296 for storage container with hinged lid. Caption: Example of a design for a laundry basket or hamper.

38	Carpet sweeper:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for manually powered device used to clean rug or floor covering. Caption: Example of a design for a carpet sweeper.

39	Element or attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Design directed to parts or accessories for carpet sweeper.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 40]

Scraper, duster, mop or sponge:

This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by abrading; dust removal by oscillation, implement used to wash, dust or drying floors; or porous article used to clean by absorbing liquid or applying cleaning fluid or similar material.

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D4,	Brushware, subclass 118 for brush combined with scraper.

41	Squeegee:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design for implement with a semi-hard edge that is drawn across a flat surface to remove fluid. Caption: Example of a design for a squeegee.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 42]

Combined:

This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.

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D4,	Brushware, subclass 118 for brush combined with scraper.

43	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form. Caption: Example of a design for a simulative sponge.

44	With pivotal jaw squeezing action:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes members that swing together and press against one another.

45	With fluid collector or dispenser, e.g., reservoir, etc.:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes a container type attachment that holds, collects or releases fluid.

46	Scraper:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by abrading only. Caption: Example of a design for a scraper.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 47]

Shoe, ski, or cleat type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design directed specifically to clean footwear, ski-type runner or projecting members for traction on the underside of footwear.

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D6,	Furnishings, subclasses 588 through 586for bath or doormat.
D21,	Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 793 through 795for golf tool or brush.

48	With removable cutting blade:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design that includes the provision for a detachable abrading edge member.

49	With elongated handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design that includes a holding member with an exaggerated length.

50	Floor mop or broom:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design for an elongated bristled brush or assembly of absorbent fibers attached to a handle use for washing, dusting or drying floors.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 51]

With elongated handle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design that includes a holding member with an exaggerated length.

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D4,	Brushware, subclasses 104 through 113

52	With handle or holder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design that includes a defined area for the hand or support.

53	Bucket, pail, or attachment therefore:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for cylindrical vessel used for holding or carrying liquids or solids, or accessory therefore.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 53.1]

53.1

Paint bucket or roller tray:

This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Design for holding liquid pigment or stain mixture.

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D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435 through 441for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element; subclasses 516- 433 for paint bottle, jar or can.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 68 for tool or accessory tray for ladder or scaffold. Example of a design for a paint or roller tray.

54	Attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Design for accessory for designs classified in subclass 53 and 53.1.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 55]

Sink tray, dish rack, mat or drainboard:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for shallow flat receptacle with a raised edge for lining or liner for wash basin or countertop or support for holding glasses or table ware.

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D23,	Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclass 308 for attachments to sink.

56	Drainboard:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Design for substantially flat or sloping receptacle used for collecting fluid under drying dishes or other items. Caption: Example of a design for a drainboard.

57	Mat:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Design for liner for sink or drying tray.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 58]

Drying rack or form:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for supporting wet material as it becomes free from moisture or fluid.

(1) Note. Includes element.

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61	through 65 , for clothespin.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358 through 359for clothesline reel. Caption: Example of a design for a drying rack.

59	Form:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Design that is of a specific contour used to configure a wet or steamed article to dry in particular shape.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 60]

Clothesline support or attachment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for pins or clips that support wet articles during the drying process.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358 through 359for clothesline reel.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 61]

Clothespin:

This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Design for clip or pin used to fasten clothing to a clothesline.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 394 through 398for generic clamp. Caption: Example of a design for a clothespin.

62	Simulative:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

63	Plural or invertible:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design that includes more than one grip surface or may be inverted in use.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 64]

Separate biasing spring:

This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design for clamp type laundry clip.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclass 395 for clothesline reel.

65	Wire type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design configured from a thin filament or strand.

66	Ironing board:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for long narrow support used as a working surface as material is ironed.

67	Washboard:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for a board with a corrugated surfaces on which clothes can be scrubbed in the process of laundering. Caption: Example of a design for a washboard.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 68]

Flatiron:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for instrument used to iron textiles or apparel.

(1) Note. Includes flatiron combined with holder.

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D13,	Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformation of Energy, subclass 153 for electrical cord. Caption: Example of a design for a clothes iron or flatiron.

69	Handle attached at one end only:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Design that includes a holding member that is open at one end.

70	Electric type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Design that is electrically operated.

71	Element or attachment:
	Design directed to parts or accessories for subject matter classified in subclasses 68-70.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 72]

Handle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Design directed to grip member for an iron.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 300 through 320for generic handle.

73	Holder or stand:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Design for support for an iron.

74	Dust pan or crumb collector:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for receptacle used to gather debris from a floor or a table.

[List of Patents for class D32 subclass 75]

Laundry sprinkler:

This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for a receptacle or bottle used to hold and dispense water or fluid during the ironing process.

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D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 591 through 593for Shaker or Dispenser.
D9,	Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 516 through 575for bottle or jug.

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