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U.S. Patent Classification System - Classification Definitions
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Class 206
SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE
Class Definition:
Class 206 is the residual locus for: (a) a container
configured to hold a particular article or set of articles or
material; (b) a mercantile unit - i.e., means in or by which
goods (article or material) are displayed, protected,
packaged or arranged in a particular manner, to facilitate
sale, transportation in commerce, use or storage or (c) a
packet, compact or case carried on the person of a user.
(1) Note. Containers of this class type must function, by
disclosure, to hold contents which in turn are to be
eventually removed from the container.
(2) Note. Generally, specific container (or retainer)
structure as defined above, in combination with composition
or stock material characteristics of said structure is
considered classifiable in Class 206. However, mere
"nominal" inclusion of a container (or retainer) in such
combination is not considered "specific". For example: "A
gas bag of dacron mesh laminated between mylar films," is
considered properly classified elsewhere. Similarly, "An acid
tank with walls made of leak stopping composition x, y, z"
and "A match safe with walls made of fireproof material x, y,
z," are considered subject matter for the appropriate
composition class. See Lines With Other Classes and Within
This Class and References to Other Classes, below.
(3) Note. Included here is a bale, bundle, roll, pile,
stack or nest of articles (or material) which arrangement
must be destroyed for use of an individual component or its
contents-e.g., a roll of severably connected fasteners, an
article or receptacle configured to nest or stack with
another article or receptacle, or the knockdown interfitted
arrangement of a device or article.
(4) Note. Generally, unless provided for in some other
class as partially indicated under "SEARCH CLASS" below, the
combination of an article (or material) and its containment
means is to be found in this (206) class. However, the
claimed disclosure of content is ordinarily not a basis for
intra class distinctions among the subclasses therein.
(5) Note. Included here is a package for (or with) a
plurality of articles or material, or an arrangement of
articles or material, which articles or materials are to be
used together (successively or cooperatively) in any
operation or to make a definite solution, mixture,
composition or assemblage.
(6) Note. Included here is a container, package or packing
element under the class definition having (a) means for
displaying an article or material, (b) indicia, a sign, panel
or simulation means or (c) an indicator relative to the
container or contents.
(7) Note. Included here is a container wherein the content
(article or material) included, or to be included therein,
bears some relationship to the container other than mere
containment.
(8) Note. Placement of patents within class schedule.
Patents issued since 1940 have been classified, both for
original and cross reference placement, in accord with the
claimed disclosure. However, patents issued prior to 1940
have generally been evaluated as to total disclosure, and
thus placement of these older patents does not necessarily
indicate lines of classification.
(9) Note. The subclass schedule and definitions, as revised
and published in late 1973, represent an initial effort
toward a realignment of the several receptacle classes-both
with respect to each other and to other related classes. See
Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, below, for a
further discussion of this topic.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
The subclass schedule and definitions, as revised and
published in late 1973, represent an initial effort toward a
realignment of the several receptacle classes-both with
respect to each other and to other related classes. Thus, as
of this time (1973) no significant inter-class changes have
been effected except with respect to the transfer from Class
220 into this (206) class of (a) portable carriers for plural
beverage receptacles (subclasses 139+) and (b) nesting or
stacking features (subclasses 499 - 520). As subsequent
changes are completed they will be annotated in this section
for emphasis.
Special attention is directed to the major receptacle classes
listed below which, except as noted above, have not been
modified as a result of this particular reclassification in
1973.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage
215, Bottles and Jars
217, Wooden Receptacles
220, Receptacles
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure
As between Class 206 and the other receptacle classes, above,
claimed disclosure of (a) content (article or material) in
combination with the container or retainer structure or (b)
specific retainer structure, per se, is classified in Class
206. However, the following language is not considered as
"claimed disclosure" for Class 206.
"A container for (a named article or material) ..."
"A container adapted to hold (a named article or material)
..."
"A (named article or material) container ..."
Similarly, a mere multi-compartmented or partitioned
container, is not "special" or specific retainer structure
for Class 206.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing: Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, particularly 524 for
compositions used in the processes named in the class title,
which may be in the form of cakes, tablets, flakes, powders,
etc.
30, Cutlery, 124 and 535 for cutlery combined with
receptacles.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 312 for boxes having
indicia thereon.
42, Firearms, particularly 49 and 87+ for magazines and
magazine chargers.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 26
for covers and containers to hold sections of jointed rods,
subclasses 54.1+ for holders for bait, tackle and the catch,
and subclasses 56+ for minnow buckets.
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, subclass 540 and 541 for
a bundled, covered or wrapped fuel product.
47, Plant Husbandry, 66.1 for flower pots, and subclasses
50+ for sap buckets.
48, Gas: Heating and Illuminating, 59 for carbide
cartridges, and subclass 174 for gas holders.
51, Abrasive Tool Making Process, Material, or Composition,
subclass 294 for an abradant-filled bag.
53, Package Making, particularly 394 for matchbook making
and subclasses 396+ for methods of package making.
62, Refrigeration, 457.1 for a refrigerator specialized to a
portable receptacle.
70, Locks, 456 for key holders.
71, Chemistry: Fertilizers, 64.01 and the notes thereunder
for fertilizers in commercial forms.
73, Measuring and Testing, 426 for measuring vessels.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, particularly subclass 282
for bags adapted to contain explosive powder and subclasses
283+ for sticks or bars of explosive substance arranged to
modify the rate or manner of burning or exploding.
112, Sewing, 400 for a stock material product of a sewing
operation. See notes thereunder for the locus of other sewn
products.
116, Signals and Indicators, subclass 72 for poison
receptacles and alarms.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, 261 for heated lunch receptacles.
131, Tobacco, 347, particularly subclasses 349+ for packages
of tobacco users' appliances combined with ash receptacles.
The recitation of significant claimed tobacco product
structure or composition-i.e., more than a named article such
as a cigar or cigarette will effect classification in Class
131.
132, Toilet, particularly 79 for toilet kits.
149, Explosive and Thermic Compositions or Charges.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, appropriate
subclasses for receptacles used to carry money, credit cards
or items of identification on the person, and for flaccid
protective article covers not provided for elsewhere.
219, Electric Heating, 385 for an electric heating device
combined with a container or enclosure.
220, Receptacles, and the notes appended to the class
definition thereof for other receptacles.
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article
dispensers not otherwise provided for. Class 221 is the
residual article dispensing class and takes receptacles
having means to eject or release articles therefrom where not
otherwise provided for. As between Class 206 and Class 221,
if a container, otherwise classifiable in Class 206, includes
a dispensing feature recognized as indicative of
classification in Class 221, as set forth in the class
definition of Class 221, patents are classified therein.
222, Dispensing, 3 for gas or vapor dispensing. See 20 in
the class definition of Class 222 relative to collapsibility
as a dispensing feature.
223, Apparel Apparatus, 106 for spool and implement
holders.
224, Package and Article Carriers, for animal worn or vehicle
carried receptacles which are package or article carriers.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 159 for a detail of a
wound storage package, subclasses 588+ for a randomly
oriented coil holder, and subclasses 137+ for a spool holding
carrier in which material from a coil remains within in a
reusable receptacle.
248, Supports, 200 for a bracket type soap holder,
subclasses 317+ for a suspended type soap holder and
subclasses 683+ for a holder which supports the soap while in
storage position and remains with the soap while in use.
250, Radiant Energy, 475.2 for special ray photos:graphic
cassettes.
252, Compositions, particularly subclass 176 for packages of
compositions of the type included in that class.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, appropriate
subclasses for package and article carriers which are not
receptacles and which do not form a mercantile unit when
holding the article.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 351 for a soap
dish provided with means to support the soap in spaced
relation to the bottom wall of the structure.
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, 167 for
photos:graphic detector supports combined with X-ray
devices.
396, Photography, 511 for means which hold sensitized
surfaces during exposure.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 88 for a
holder or wrapper encasing a piece of self-sustaining coating
material with an end of the piece exposed so as to apply to a
surface by rubbing contact therewith; subclasses 118+, for
the combination of a container for a supply of coating
material and a removable hand-manipulable applicator for
applying the material to a work surface; subclasses 196+, for
a coating implement with material supply having a porous
work-engaging portion, through which porous portion the
material flows from the supply to the work surface (e.g., a
mere porous pad with a pocket for soap, in subclass 201); and
subclasses 268+ for a brush, broom or mop with means to
retain a piece of soap in direct proximity to the filamentary
tool elements.
422, Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting,
Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, subclass 61 for
chemical test package or kit; subclasses 99+ for laboratory
receptacles; and other appropriate subclasses for containers
for that class.
An alternative electronic search of U.S. patents based upon a
modification of the European Patent Office Classification
(ECLA) System for certain subject matter in this subclass may
also be found in Class 422 Cross-Reference Art Collections
908-948. (There are no definitions associated with these
Cross-Reference Art Collections. The most available
disclosure as to the types of documents contained herein is
given in any notes associated with the titles.)
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, 14
for a medicine enclosed in an ingestible capsule, etc., and
subclasses 16+ for a base (carrier or vehicle) coated or
impregnated with a composition of that class (424).
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 70 for a food package. A food package for Class
426 must claim the content as a food either specifically or
on the basis of sole disclosure. Recital of food and nonfood
as alternative content will effect classification in this
(206) class.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for structure falling within the Class 428 and
further modified by the bare recital that such other
structure is (a) in the form of a "roll", "reel", "drum",
"coil", "stack", "pile", "bale", or (b) "packaged" or "within
a container".
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus,
Product, and Process, 163, especially 176 for vessels
designed specifically for battery elements.
435, Chemistry: Molecular Biology and Microbiology, 243 for
packages of products that contain ferments, that are living
fungi.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 2 for money boxes, and
subclass 11 for toys in the form of containers or for
containers which may be converted into toys.
449, Bee Culture, subclass 17 for a container for marketing
comb honey.
508, Solid Antifriction Devices, Materials Therefor,
Lubricant or Separant Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces,
and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions, for packages of
compositions of the type included in that class.
510, Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary
Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the
Compositions, particularly subclass 120, 140, 277, 293, 295+,
406, and 439 for packages of compositions of the type
included in that class and subclass.
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 134 for a
composition containing a synthetic resin or natural rubber
having utility as a battery container or battery container
cover or to processes of preparing said composition.
588, Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment,
appropriate subclasses for containment or storage of
hazardous or toxic waste.
600, Surgery, 1 for radioactive substances applied to the
body for therapy including radioactive seeds and holders.
604, Surgery, 403 for a medicator constituting a container
or holder for a solid, liquid, or gas.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
0.5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles and packages containing an infusing substance
which may be infused directly from or through the walls of
the receptacle or package.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.1 for a container with specified material for the cover
or content, especially subclass 524.7 for a soluable
container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 226,
228-231 for disinfecting chemical holders for use in the
flush pipes and flush bowls of water closets.
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, 524 for compositions
used in the processes named which may be in the form of
cakes, tablets, powders, etc.
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 561 for
material applicators of general utility having a work
contacting means and a material supply wherein the material
permeates the work contacting means.
23, Chemistry: Physical Process, 267 for extracting or
leaching apparatus.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 323 for
reusable infusion receptacles for use in preparing
beverages.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, subclass 93
for soap dissolving devices forming part of a cleaning
apparatus.
210, Liquid Purification or Separation, subclass 282 for
removable cartridges or hand-manipulated containers for
particulate material functioning as a separator, and subclass
484 for a unit comprising a filter medium within a foraminous
container.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, 34 for
holders for slow diffusers.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, 16
for a base (carrier or vehicle) coated or impregnated with a
composition, e.g., insecticide, medicine, etc., of that
class.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 77 for tea, coffee and beverage bags.
604, Surgery, 403 for receptacles designed to hold
medicaments, especially containers facilitating the charging
of medicating device.
Subclass:
0.6
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles and packages for storing gas.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
48, Gas: Heating and Illuminating, 174 for gas holders.
62, Refrigeration, 45.1 for process and apparatus for
handling liquefied gas as a commodity including steps or
means involving pressure or temperature control special to
liquefied gas and more than required for other liquids.
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, appropriate subclasses for processes and
apparatus for filling a receiver with gas.
169, Fire Extinguishers, particularly subclass 11 and 12,
for fire extinguishers in which the extinguishing agent is a
gas.
222, Dispensing, 3, for other gas dispensing.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, 43,
for an effervescent composition of that class.
Subclass:
0.7
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This subclass is indented under subclass .6. Devices
containing an absorbent, adsorbent or solvent in which the
gas is stored.
(1) Note. A device for storing hydrogen in the form of a
metal hydride, suitable for decomposition in situ to produce
hydrogen gas, is classified in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, subclass 364, for solvents.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31, for containers for
nongaseous materials having slow diffusers or absorbents.
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, subclass 658.2 for a
method for producing elemental hydrogen by direct
decomposition of a metal hydride.
502, Catalyst, Solid Sorbent, or Support Therefor: Product
or Process of Making, especially 60, 400+ and 526 for a
sorbent composition
Subclass:
0.8
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles and packages for containing or holding coins. For
example, in this subclass are mats or pads specially
constructed to facilitate picking up of coins lying thereon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37 for pocket and personal use receptacles for articles
other than coins.
557 for trays for articles other than coins.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 37 for
a coin-holding pocketbook.
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 49.1 for racks for stacking
poker chips and other disc form devices similar to coins.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, particularly
subclass 87.2 and 92.9 for coin receptacles, packages and
wrappers of paper and for coin cards.
232, Deposit and Collection Receptacles, particularly 55 for
coin traps and 64+ for devices for dumping change into a
customer's hand.
235, Registers, subclasses 2-49 for cash and fare
registers.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, for money drawers.
Subclass:
0.81
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This subclass is indented under subclass .8. Devices
combined with other features, e.g., with a receptacle or
pocket for paper money and things other than coins, with
indicia, with a mirror, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
38 for a combined pocket or personal use container for
articles other than coins.
Subclass:
0.815
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Bulk coin receptacle having a coin insertion slit or slot
(e.g., savings bank type):
This subclass is indented under subclass .8. Receptacle or
package which includes a relatively long narrow opening sized
to accept a coin and which is intended to hold randomly
arranged coins (i.e., the coins are not held in position).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 92.9
for a coin card.
232, Deposit and Collection Receptacles, 4 for a savings box
in which money is inserted through an opening one item at a
time and is removed in bulk through a different opening.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 8 for a toy money bank.
Subclass:
0.82
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This subclass is indented under subclass .8. Devices having
either means for closing the same or means for fastening the
coins in place.
Subclass:
0.83
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This subclass is indented under subclass .82. Devices having
two or more compartments or pockets for coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.81 for devices that have one or more pockets or
compartments for coins and one or more for other things.
Subclass:
0.84
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This subclass is indented under subclass .8. Devices having
two or more pockets or compartments for coins.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.81 for devices that have one or more pockets or
compartments for coins and one or more for other things.
.83 for multiple pocket or compartment devices with closing
or fastening means.
Subclass:
1.5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container in which the structure is modified to effect a
locked condition, the unlocking not being effected by
conventional means, but generally by a manipulation of the
container or a part thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
262 for a tobacco product (or pipe) casing formed of hinged
covers released by translation of said covers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
70, Locks, 289 for an operating lock mechanism of a complex
or puzzle type.
Subclass:
1.7
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container which is constructed or configured to hold
materials and appliances especially for use by artists.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclass for
artists' receptacles which include features, beyond that for
holding the artists' supplies, such as supporting structure
for the receptacle or the work.
Subclass:
1.8
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1.7. A container in
the form of a box provided with a plurality of spaced
receptacles, each receptacles holding a paint tablet or a
container of liquid paint.
Subclass:
1.9
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This subclass is indented under subclass 1.7. A container
for a disc or wafer of paint put up as a package and sealed
against the entry of dust and other foreign matter by means
of a protective cover.
Subclass:
3
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container specifically restricted to the function of
containing ammunition for storage and shipping.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
42, Firearms, particularly 87 for devices holding fixed
ammunition ready for insertion into magazines of firearms.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 18 for cell structures for
receptacles.
224, Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses,
particularly subclass 196, 199, 223, 239, 600+, and 660+
cross-reference art collection 931 for carriers and holders
for cartridges and caps.
Subclass:
5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container comprising cases or covers for a face carried,
vision correcting, optical device.
Subclass:
5.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 5. A container for
a small eyeglass of the type that is worn against the eyeball
itself.
Subclass:
6
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This subclass is indented under subclass 5. A container
involving hinged parts.
Subclass:
6.1
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FOR JEWELRY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising either a container for, or a
package including, one or more items of personal adornment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 for a container including an ancillary article
contacting medium (e.g., anti-tarnish composition).
301 for a container for a watch or clock.
553 for a container for silverware eating utensils.
566 for a tray type (i.e., open, shallow) container for
jewelry.
Subclass:
8
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
comprising hat boxes and cases. Also forms and special
devices for retaining hats, etc., in boxes.
Subclass:
9
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This subclass is indented under subclass 8. A container for
packing a plurality of hats, etc. Also constructions of
rings or bands placed around any individual hat to protect it
when it is nested or packed with other hats. Includes cases
and frames for hats which are modified to permit the display
of the hat, provided the packing function is retained.
Subclass:
11
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
constructed to contain sets of furs, muffs, collars, etc.
Subclass:
14
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This subclass is indented under subclass 314. A container
for violins and like instruments. Also devices for holding
violin-bows in the cases.
Subclass:
15
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This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
provided with means for holding cylindrical
phonograph-records, either a case for a single record or for
a plurality of records.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for holders for phonograph-disks not forming articles of
furniture.
314 for portable cases for holding any other part of a
phonograph.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 40, for phonograph record
type racks.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 9, for phonograph record
cabinets.
Subclass:
15.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 361. A container in
which the closure for the receptacle is provided with means
to statically support the brush or brush head.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 228 for receptacles of the type
classifiable in Class 215 wherein a brush is supported by the
closure.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 126 for the
combination of a container for a supply of coating material,
a removable closure for the container, and an applicator to
apply the material to a work surface, which applicator
depends from the closure in a position to receive coating
material from the supply.
Subclass:
15.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 15.2. A container
in which the receptacle closure is provided with an opening
through which the brush handle may extend when it is
supported in the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 127
for the combination of a container for a supply of coating
material, a removable closure for the container and an
opening in the closure to receive material from the supply
and apply it to a work surface.
Subclass:
18
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This subclass is indented under subclass 301. A container
inclosing and protecting watch-movements. Commonly the case
is provided with elastic supports for the watch-movement to
prevent injury from shocks.
Subclass:
19
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container specifically arranged for sacerdotal use.
Subclass:
37
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FOR POCKET OR PERSONAL USE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container which is so constructed or configured that it is
conveniently carried in the pocket or otherwise on the person
of a user.
(1) Note. A great many of the containers classified in this
(206) class are "small" and can be considered as for pocket
or personal use. In part, the rules of subclass schedule
superiority have resulted in patents to such containers
falling into subclasses higher in the schedule. Only a
representative sample of those patents have had a cross
reference placed in subclasses 37+ and 38+. Therefore, a
full search for features considered of import with respect to
size must include such higher subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for a container for eyeglasses.
38 for a pocket or personal use container configured to hold
two or more diverse articles or materials.
85 for a container for tobacco with an igniter.
96 for a match packet or container for matches.
242 for a container for tobacco, cigarettes, a pipe or a
cigarette holder.
352 for a container for a razor blade.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, 131 for a
pocket or purse carried container for relatively small
personal items (e.g., money, credit cards, items of
identification, etc.).
Subclass:
37.1
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For a key:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37. Subject matter
wherein the container is intended to hold a keys or keys.
Subclass:
37.2
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Including external element for ejecting key:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein the key container includes means located
exteriorly thereof for forcing the key into its use
position.
Subclass:
37.3
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Key frictionally retained in container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein a key is held in position by pressure from
opposing portions of the container.
Subclass:
37.4
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Compartmented:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes means for separating
two or more keys from one another.
Subclass:
37.5
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Includes key retainer of two elements movable relative to
each other and to the container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes two parts which can be
moved in relation to each other and the container.
Subclass:
37.6
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Includes plural, serially aligned key retainers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes a plurality of elements
for securing keys therein, which elements are linearly
arranged.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37.8 for a key container having an element for securing a
plurality of keys therein.
Subclass:
37.7
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Removable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.6. Subject
matter wherein the key securing elements are separable
(detached) from the container.
Subclass:
37.8
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Including key retainer for common mounting of plural keys:
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes an element for securing
a plurality of keys therein, said element extending through
each key.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37.6 for a key container having a plurality of elements for
securing keys therein.
Subclass:
38
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For pocket or personal use:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. A container
for pocket or personal use provided with two or more
compartments specifically arranged to hold diverse articles;
or a box or case, having only a single compartment but also
including some article of personal use, such as a comb,
knife, compass, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37 for a container for pocket or personal use. See the
notes under subclass 37.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 106
for a purse combined with personal items, and subclasses 131+
for a pocket or purse carried container for relatively small
personal items (e.g., money, credit cards, items of
identification, etc.).
221, Article Dispensing, 92 for article dispensing devices
having plural sources, stacks or compartments.
222, Dispensing, 129 for fluent material dispensers having
plural sources or compartments for the material to be
dispensed.
Subclass:
38.1
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Key case:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38. A container
under subclass configured either as to shape, interior
arrangement, or retaining device for holding a key.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
0.81 for a combined coin and key container.
37.1 for a key container, per se.
Subclass:
39
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This subclass is indented under subclass 37. A container
specially constructed to hold tickets, cards, stamps, etc.
(1) Note. Included here is a patent for a currency or note
case made of other than cloth, or leather; for which see
reference to Class 150 below.
(2) Note. A container for a "large" sheet is classified in
subclasses 449+. See (1) Note under subclass 37.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
425 for a file for plural sheets or cards.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, 131 for a
wallet-type container and subclasses 147+ for a pocket
carried card container with no specific relationship between
the container and the card (e.g., no retaining means).
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, appropriate subclasses
for a ticket dispensing container combined with a blade or
other severing means.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, appropriate subclasses for an apertured or notched
sheet retainer, which sheet can be removed without mutilation
of said sheet.
Subclass:
39.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container
including structure for holding or securing a portion-usually
with a record indicia-of the ticket or card that is removed
from the container.
Subclass:
39.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. A container
wherein the structure to hold or secure a stub portion
includes an element stuck through said portion or through an
aperture in said portion.
Subclass:
39.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container for
two or more separate groups of tickets, cards or stamps.
(1) Note. Generally, each group is so held that an
individual item may selectively be removed or separated from
a desired group.
Subclass:
39.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container
including structure engaging content so that manipulation of
said structure projects a portion of the content from the
container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for a device
to eject a single item from a group.
Subclass:
39.5
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container
including an aperture exposing at least part of a top, bottom
or outer content item so that it may be shifted by frictional
finger action to expose either (a) a single item or (b) a
desired portion of strip content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
357 for a razor blade container with mid-blade access for
finger.
555 for a "large" plate or sheet container with access means
for manual content removal.
Subclass:
39.6
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39.5. A container
wherein the aperture is at a container end wall - e.g., a
notch - so that an exposed end portion of content is
frictionally engaged.
Subclass:
39.7
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container for
a distinct content item which is doubled over - at least in
part - so as to fit the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
492 for a folded blank container where the article, or
content, is folded with the blank.
494 for a container for a folded sheet-like article.
Subclass:
39.8
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This subclass is indented under subclass 39. A container for
a band of tickets, cards or stamps in either a roll
configuration or doubled over in accordion-like fashion.
Subclass:
45.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
provided with a cover which is convertible to or includes or
carries means to form a support or easel for holding the
container in inclined or elevated display position.
Subclass:
45.21
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.2. A container
of the folder blank type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 100 for a
folded, blank paperboard box.
Subclass:
45.22
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.21. A container
comprising multiple blanks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 122.21,
122.27+, and 122.32+ for multiple blank paper boxes.
Subclass:
45.23
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.2. A container
in which the cover is hinged to the container or is connected
thereto by pivoted links.
Subclass:
45.24
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This subclass is indented under subclass 44. A container
provided with a support or easel for supporting the entire
container in display position, the support being foldable or
movable to an inoperative position to provide with the
container a compact shipping or storage unit.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45.2 for covers which are convertible to easels.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, appropriate subclass, for supports, per se.
Subclass:
45.25
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.24. A container
of the folded blank type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 305 for similar structures
including a dispensing type outlet.
248, Supports, subclass 152 for supports, per se, of sheet
material and subclass 198 for easels formed of sheet
material.
Subclass:
45.26
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.25. A container
in which the support is cut from one or more of the box
walls.
Subclass:
45.27
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.25. A container
comprising multiple blanks.
Subclass:
45.28
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This subclass is indented under subclass 44. A container
provided with a cover which when opened functions as an
upstanding display card.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, 60 for hinged closures having
support means to hold them in open position.
Subclass:
45.29
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.28. A container
of the folder blank type.
Subclass:
45.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 45.29. A container
comprising multiple blanks.
Subclass:
49
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including embroidery, laces, trimming, etc.
Commonly the package prevents the lace or ruching from being
crushed and also provides for a display of a portion of such
lace.
Subclass:
53
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including a holder applied to rolls or spools of ribbon,
braid, etc., for preventing the unrolling of the fabric.
Subclass:
54
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. A container
including a holder secured to the center of the roll or
spool.
Subclass:
55
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. A container
with one member of the clamp engaging between the layers of
the ribbon or braid to retain the clamp in position.
Subclass:
63.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 438. A container of
filamentary material, generally aseptic, specially adapted
for use in stitching wounds and other surgical operations.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 134 for a device for
holding spools, subclasses 141+ for a twine holder, and
subclasses 159+ for a wound storage package.
606, Surgery, 228 for sutures and lightures.
Subclass:
63.5
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This subclass is indented under subclass 438. A container of
dental materials and articles adapted for use in dental work.
Includes also waste receptacles for dental materials and
articles.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364 for a syringe container.
368 for a dental tool container.
379 for a bit or drill container.
Subclass:
68
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a mantle for incandescent lighting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
431, Combustion, 100 for an incandescent mantle, per se.
Subclass:
69
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a rubber bag or tubing commonly water-bags,
fountain-syringes, and the like with tubing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364 for a hypodermic syringe container.
Subclass:
70
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This subclass is indented under subclass 301. A container
for a watch-spring. Commonly a casing encloses the spring
and maintains the same in coiled condition ready for
insertion into a watch-barrel.
Subclass:
71
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for "books", rolls, and other packages of metal
leaf for gilders' use.
Subclass:
77.1
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container provided with means to facilitate the lifting or
removal of a piece of soap from the container.
Subclass:
81
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container designed to disclose colors or coatings, as paints,
varnishes, etc., for the purpose of comparison or
exhibition.
Subclass:
83
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for the display and comparison of artificial
teeth.
Subclass:
83.5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
package comprising pressed masses of compressible material
formed into packages or bales for transportation or storage
and not provided for in preceding subclasses. Such bales may
be either self-sustaining (e.g., having no restraining ties
or receptacles) or they may include some external means for
restraining the compressed mass.
(1) Note. Relative to self-sustaining masses or blocks of
compressible material in which the specific material thus
prepared for shipment or storage is significantly claimed,
such subject matter is classifiable in the appropriate
composition class and should be placed in this subclass only
if no existing composition classification provides for the
specific material or materials claimed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
597 for a container with a pallet feature including a binder
wrap for content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 2
for bales or bundles identified as being for trash or refuse,
subclass 571 for metallic stock material provided along its
length with portions of reduced fracture resistance, subclass
576 for an article comprising a mass of metallic material
shaped to facilitate its melting, subclass 583 for an
intermediate metallic article held together by a mechanical
fastener, subclass 588 for a metallic workpiece having
parallel components stacked together, and subclass 594 for
metallic stock having layers held together by mechanical
fastening.
604, Surgery, 1 for swabs; subclasses 286+ and 904 for
tampons; subclasses 358+ for absorbent pads; and subclass 369
for foam or cellular structures, which are for surgical use
but have similarities in their structure to holes.
Subclass:
85
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container for tobacco or tobacco product (e.g., cigar,
cigarette, pipe plug) combined with means to start combustion
of said tobacco or product.
(1) Note. See subclass 86, below, for a further
combinational feature relating to additional content or
configuration for such content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for a match packet, container or holder, per se.
242 for a container, per se, for tobacco, pipe or
cigarette.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 351 for a significant tobacco product
or composition combined with an ignition facilitating means;
subclass 185 for a smoking device combined with an igniter;
subclass 234 for a smoking device combined with an ash
receiver and an igniter and subclass 249 for a cigar or
cigarette end cutter combined with an igniter.
221, Article Dispensing, 136 for an igniter combined with a
cigar or cigarette dispenser.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 86 for a removal
facilitating magazine type cabinet for a slender cylindrical
article combined with an igniter.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 247 for
igniting systems.
431, Combustion, 129 and 144+ for a mechanical (e.g.,
fluid-flint) lighter, per se.
Subclass:
86
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This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Container
including either (a) an additional content (article or
material) or (b) an additional container configuration for
such other content.
(1) Note. Such added content may be within or outside the
tobacco container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
102 for a match packet or container combined with other than
igniter means or ash tray.
216 for other combinations with container or package
structure.
Subclass:
87
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This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Container
wherein the combustion means is of the friction-spark and
capillary-fuel-supply type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
431, Combustion, 267 for a friction type igniter and
subclasses 298+ for a fibrous wick type flame holder.
Subclass:
88
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This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Container
wherein means for operating an igniter also exposes the
tobacco content.
Subclass:
89
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This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Container
wherein both igniter and tobacco content are exposed by
removal or displacement of the same cover element.
Subclass:
90
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This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Container
wherein the combustion means is a slender piece of flammable
material tipped with composition capable of igniting when
said composition is abraded.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for a match packet, container or holder, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, 507 for a match, per se.
Subclass:
91
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This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Container
wherein the content holder is further encased in a
translatable sleeve-like member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for plural matches grouped in a box, per se.
Subclass:
92
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This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Container
wherein a match is exposed by pivoting a closure member.
Subclass:
93
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This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Container
wherein both product and igniter are encased within a cover
construction by erecting the scored or marked portions of a
single sheet of material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 100 for a
folded blank paperboard box.
Subclass:
94
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This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Container
wherein a match is secured outside the content casing.
Subclass:
95
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This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Container
wherein a match securement means engages a swingable portion
of a match folder.
Subclass:
96
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container for a slender piece of flammable material tipped by
a combustible composition which composition is ignited by
friction.
(1) Note. Included here is a comb-type match packet, a box
of loose stick matches and holder for loose matches.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
85 for an igniter for tobacco content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 185, 234, 239, 249, and 251 for match,
igniter or scratcher features combined with a tobacco user's
appliance.
Subclass:
97
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
including a means to shield the match flame against air
current.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
431, Combustion, 350 for a flame holder with windshield
means and see search notes thereunder for the loci of other
windshield structure.
Subclass:
98
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
wherein a friction or scratch surface is contacted by a match
tip as said match is removed from its holder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 351 for a tipped tobacco product
ignited by a withdrawal of said product from its holder.
Subclass:
99
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This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Container
wherein the match is one of plural matches whose individual
elongated bodies are formed by parallel slits in an edge of a
sheet or card to constitute tooth-like projections secured to
a unitary base, back, or strip; which back or base portion is
secured to a cover member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
103 for disparate articles combined with a comb-type match
packet.
104 for a comb-type match pocket.
Subclass:
100
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This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Container
wherein there are two spaced friction or scratch surfaces
between which a match tip moves.
(1) Note. A corrugated striker surface is considered to
provide "opposed striker surfaces".
Subclass:
101
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
including means to fasten the container packet to the human
body or clothing.
(1) Note. Included here are means to secure a match holder
to a dress, skirt or that, or as to a finger ring mounting.
Subclass:
102
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
combined with (a) means to hold an article other than a
match, tobacco product or debris; e.g., toothpick, notepaper
or (b) means to facilitate visual exposure of content or
adverting material.
Subclass:
103
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This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Container
wherein the match is one of plural matches whose individual
elongated bodies are formed by parallel slits in an edge of a
sheet or card to constitute tooth-like projections secured to
a unitary base, back or strip.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
99 for a comb-type match packet with the striker surface in
the withdrawal path of the match.
104 for a comb-type match packet.
Subclass:
104
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
wherein the match is one of plural matches whose individual
elongated bodies are formed by parallel slits in an edge of a
sheet or card to constitute tooth-like projections secured to
a unitary base, back or strip.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
99 for a comb-type match packet with the striker surface in
the withdrawal path of the match.
103 for a comb-type match packet combined with a disparate
article or display feature.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, subclass 509 for a match
card, per se.
Subclass:
105
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container for
two or more packets; i.e., each match comb or set of match
combs, has its own cover structure in addition to means
holding the packets together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122 for plural boxes.
Subclass:
106
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container
including structure or relative arrangement, other than a
mere packet cover, to prevent unintended combustion of
remaining matches in a packet while one match is being
ignited.
Subclass:
107
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This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Container
including a separate case or retainer for the packet.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
118 for a comb-type match packet with a discrete holder.
Subclass:
108
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This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Container
including a means, or structure, to protect or cover the
friction surface or portion of the packet.
Subclass:
109
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This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Container
wherein the friction portion is recessed or consists of
parallel spaced elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
100 for an opposed striker surface structure in the
withdrawal path of a match.
Subclass:
110
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This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Container
including means to translate or rotate the remaining
matches.
Subclass:
111
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This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Container
wherein the cover or case for the matches is other than a
"book" or ply or folder type.
Subclass:
112
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This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Container
wherein a friction surface is exterior of the ply, or folder
portion, enclosing the match head.
(1) Note. In the typical comb-type match packet the match
comb is secured between a "tuck" flap and an extended "cover"
which is folder over the match and match head back to the
tuck flap with the cover end inserted between the comb and
the tuck flap. The cover end portion engaging under the tuck
flap is called the "cover flap". The exterior of the tuck
flap is usually treated to serve as a striker surface.
Subclass:
113
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This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Container
wherein the friction surface is at the outer end of the cover
flap and is exposed by an opening in the tuck flap.
Subclass:
114
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This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Container
wherein the friction surface is at the outer end of the cover
adjacent the comb-cover securement.
Subclass:
115
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This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Container
including a distinct means to cover or enclose the combustion
composition at the tip of the match.
(1) Note. The "distinct" means is in addition to the folder
or cover ply of the usual match packet.
Subclass:
116
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container
wherein the match comb is rotatably, or swing, mounted for
access.
Subclass:
117
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container
including a unitary holder for spent matches or other trash.
Subclass:
118
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container
including a separate case or retainer for the match
packet-usually for pocket or purse.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
107 for an accidental ignition prevention means with a
discrete holder.
131 for a match box with a discrete case.
Subclass:
119
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This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Container
including means to fasten or secure the packet to an
article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19.5 for a vehicle attached container.
101 for means to secure a match container to the body or
cloth.
Subclass:
120
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This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Container
wherein the article is a receiver for burnt tobacco product.
Subclass:
121
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
wherein an assemblage of matches are substantially completely
wrapped or encased for shipment, sale, display or storage.
(1) Note. The term "box" includes a tray with a slide
sleeve cover, a tray with a hinged or pivoted lid, or a tray,
per se.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
134 for loose matches exposed in a holder for use.
Subclass:
122
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container for
two or more boxes; i.e., each assemblage of matches has its
own cover structure in addition to means holding the boxes
together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
105 for plural comb-type match packets.
Subclass:
123
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container
including structure which allows matches to move, by their
own mass, toward a low-positioned opening from which they may
be removed from the box.
Subclass:
124
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This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Container
wherein match box structure may be rearranged to provide
match feed toward a removal opening.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128 for match box structure which may be rearranged to
provide support means for the box.
Subclass:
125
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This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Container
including holder for spent matches or other trash.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
130 for a match box support means with a debris receiver.
132 for a discrete match box case including a debris
receiver.
133 for a match box with a debris receiver.
135 for a support for loose matches with a debris receiver.
136 for match packet with a debris receiver.
246 for a tobacco, pipe or cigarette holder with an ash
receiver.
567 for a tray-type container for refuse.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, appropriate subclasses for other combinations
with an ash receiver.
Subclass:
126
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container
including structural means to move a match at least partially
up out of its container.
(1) Note. Mechanistic is used to exclude a mere access
opening through which one may shift the position of contents.
Such an opening may be found elsewhere on the basis of other
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for means to hold a match partially exposed in a box so
that it may be readily removed.
Subclass:
127
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container
including structure to retain the match box in desired
position.
(1) Note. Include here is a support means for a match tray,
per se, or a match tray and its slide cover. The slide
cover, itself, is not a support means for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19.5 for a vehicle attached container.
119 for attachment means for a comb-type match packet.
121 for a match tray and slide cover, per se.
131 for a discrete case for a box of matches.
Subclass:
128
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This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Container
wherein match box structure may be rearranged to provide box
retainer means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
124 for match box structure which may be rearranged to
provide gravity match feed to an access part.
Subclass:
129
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This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Container
including means to make the match content accessible.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for a match tray in a slide cover.
Subclass:
130
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This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Container
having a holder for spent matches or other trash.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125, for the
locus of other debris receivers.
Subclass:
131
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container
including a separate case or retainer for the match
box-usually for pocket or purse.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
107 for an accidental ignition prevention means with a
discrete holder.
118 for a comb-type match packet with a discrete case.
121 for a match tray in a slide cover.
Subclass:
132
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Container
having a holder for spent matches or other trash.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125 for the locus
of other debris receivers.
Subclass:
133
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This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Container
including a holder for spent matches or other trash.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125 for the locus
of other debris receivers.
Subclass:
134
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
consisting of structure to hold or position a plurality of
individual matches or matches loosely grouped.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
127 for similar means to hold a box of matches.
Subclass:
135
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This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Container
including a holder for spent matches or other trash.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125 for the locus
of other debris receivers.
Subclass:
136
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
including a holder for spent matches or other debris.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125 for the locus
or other debris receivers.
Subclass:
137
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Container
including a distinct friction or scratch surface removable
attached to the container.
Subclass:
138
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This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Container
wherein a friction surface is provided in plural strip, or
roll, form so that an unused portion may be shifted into
operation position.
Subclass:
139
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
transport device, receiver or carrier for two or more
cylinder-like containers for potable liquid including both
(a) means to maintain a desired spacing, or relative
position, between at least two of said containers and (b)
hand or finger engaging means to pendulously support the
device.
(1) Note. Included here as "cylinder-like containers for
potable liquid" are: beer cans, soda pop bottles, food cans,
drinking mugs or glass tumblers.
(2) Note. The use of such terms as "upper", "lower", "top",
"bottom", etc., refer to the parts of the carrier in normal
transport orientation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
427 for a similar receiver without spacer means or pendulous
hand support means.
561 for a tray-type container including partition means.
562 for a tray-type container including an aperture to hold
an article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 934
for a cross-reference art collection of plural blanks of
paperboard or similar material intended for use as a
partitioned receptacle to transport bottles.
Subclass:
140
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
configured to keep its erected form, once assembled, and
having wall panels extending around at least a portion of
each retained receptacle a structure tab or edge on one of
said panels being engaged in a slot, notch or aperture in
another of said panels to secure the panels together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171 for a collapsible carrier having a similar type
interlock.
Subclass:
141
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
including a flap portion, formed by a cut in and spaced from
the edge of a portion of an upper panel of the carrier, and
deflected from the plane of said panel for manual
engagement.
(1) Note. As the cut is spaced from an edge of said panel
this subclass includes a handle formed from a panel doubled
upon itself where the cut extends to the crease or fold
line.
Subclass:
142
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
wherein articulation between carrier and manual carrier
support means plus contact with contents, effected by manual
lift of said carrier support means, retains or further
secures the carrier content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 164
for hand-held article carriers wherein the article gripping
or retaining means is actuated by lifting the handle.
Subclass:
143
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This subclass is indented under subclass 142. A carrier
wherein opposite face portions of the manual carrier support
means are sandwiched by adjacent containers.
Subclass:
144
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
including means connecting or joining one carrier to another
for common transport.
Subclass:
145
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
which holds the contents by contact with (a) a bead or
flanged extending radially outwardly from the end portion of
each container, (b) a similar bead or flange or edge of the
container closure or (c) a radial projection adjacent the end
portion of each container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 87.2
for hand-held carriers for plural beverage containers and
which engage a chime or flange on the container. Those
carriers found in Class 294 are neither of the receptacle or
the mercantile unit type.
Subclass:
146
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. A carrier
including a further means to secure or hold a different
thing; e.g., a can opener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
216 for a container or retainer to hold diverse articles.
Subclass:
147
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. A carrier
formed from (a) a panel with contour, aperture or tab
elements, (b) a sheath, sleeve or tube, (c) an erectable
scored or crease-marked sheet of material or (d) a strand,
band or filamentary-like member.
(1) Note. The sheath, sleeve, band or tube is usually
seamless, resilient and embraces the containers so that each
and all are yieldably retained.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 100 for a
folded blank paperboard box.
Subclass:
148
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
having a flap, cut and folded inside the carrier, and
generally parallel to the cylindrical axis of the containers,
to contact the chime, cap skirt or container projection.
(1) Note. The contact is made between flap and outward
enlargement normal to the cylindrical surface.
Subclass:
149
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
having a flap, cut and folded inside the carrier, and
generally parallel to the radial end of the containers, to
contact the chime or cap skirt.
(1) Note. The contact is made between flap and inner
cylindrical surface on the end of the container or closure.
Subclass:
150
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
including a flexible web, or strip, loop engaging outer
cylindrical surfaces of containers and with at least one edge
abutting radial surfaces of the chime or cap flange.
Subclass:
151
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
including portions which resiliently clasp a bead (or closure
flange) around substantially the entire circumference
thereof.
(1) Note. Included here is a carrier which grips only a
diametrically opposed points on the perimeter.
Subclass:
152
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
including intermittent cuts or openings along a score or
crease line, the edges of said cuts engage the chime or
flange portions of the containers.
(1) Note. The cuts, slots, or openings-provided for in this
subclass-merely allow for limited protrusion of container
elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
158 for an aperture in carrier structure which embraces a
whole container.
197 for a positioning cutout in a carrier wall which
partially engages the outer cylindrical surface of a chime or
closure cap.
Subclass:
153
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This subclass is indented under subclass 152. A carrier
wherein merely a single extremity of plural containers are
held or positioned.
Subclass:
154
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This subclass is indented under subclass 152. A carrier
wherein the beads or flanges at opposite extremities of
plural containers are held or positioned.
Subclass:
155
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This subclass is indented under subclass 152. A carrier
including terminal panels partially, or completely, closing
the carrier.
(1) Note. Generally, the terminal panels are normal to the
cylindrical axes of the containers.
Subclass:
156
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
including a hinged end portion of the sheet material, which
portion provides the chime or flange engaging holder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
147 for a similar retaining flap not forming an end portion
of the blank.
Subclass:
157
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. A carrier
wherein the hinged end portion is sandwiched by files of
containers.
Subclass:
158
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This subclass is indented under subclass 147. A carrier
wherein edge portions of an opening in an upwardly facing
panel (i.e., in the usual carrying position of the carrier)
encircles the cylindrical surface of a container and bear
against the bead or flange of said container or closure
thereof.
Subclass:
159
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. A carrier
including a plurality of clasping or gripping holders acting
in pairs or sets - which clench onto the beads or flanges of
adjacent containers to maintain their side-by-side
relationship.
Subclass:
160
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. A carrier
including means interposed between containers, to maintain
relative positions thereof, which means also engages the end
beads or flanges of said containers.
Subclass:
161
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This subclass is indented under subclass 145. A carrier
including at least one specific aperture for manual support
or handling of said carrier and its contents.
Subclass:
162
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This subclass is indented under subclass 139. A carrier
including a means disposed at the carrier top (i.e., in the
usual carrying position of said carrier) for manual
engagement so that in normal use the carrier is suspended
below said means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, 27.1 for a
lifter or carrier for a single container; and subclasses
87.1+ for a lifter or carrier for plural containers (e.g.,
bottles).
Subclass:
163
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
wherein the handle means can be moved up or down with respect
to the carrier-usually between the containers.
(1) Note. This shift adjustment is usually for the purpose
of carrier stacking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
503 for structural features for vertical stacking of similar
receptacles.
Subclass:
164
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A container
wherein the handle means includes an elongated bent end
engaging the carrier.
Subclass:
165
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. A carrier
wherein the handle means is (a) a plate-like member with an
aperture for manual engagement or (b) secured to a plate-like
member for movement therewith.
Subclass:
166
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This subclass is indented under subclass 165. A carrier
wherein the upper edge of the panel type handle can shift
below, or even with, the upper edge of the carrier
structure.
(1) Note. Included here is a carton, or a generally
four-walled carrier with a bottom, wherein the plate-like
handle can be shifted within the walls.
Subclass:
167
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier so
articulated, or readily foldable, that portion may be
relatively shifted to then permit insertion or removal of the
containers.
(1) Note. A movable closure or barrier across all, or part,
of the egress path is one form of such articulated portion.
Subclass:
168
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This subclass is indented under subclass 167. A carrier
including a panel or flap with at least one opening to
receive the reduced-diameter outlet portion of a bottle.
Subclass:
169
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This subclass is indented under subclass 167. A container
wherein the means for manual engagement assumes a position
for normal transport whereby containers cannot be removed.
(1) Note. Included here is a container where the handle
causes side walls to move inwardly as the handle is lifted.
Subclass:
170
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier so
articulated, or readily foldable, that in a nonuse state
(i.e., without containers) it may be repeatedly rearranged
without destroying a joint into a relatively flat or compact
form for shipment storage.
(1) Note. Merely disassembling an interfitted or
interlocked joint- which joint can subsequently be
interlocked again by relative position of its element is not
"destroying" in the sense of tearing, delaminating, deforming
(beyond elastic limits), or removal of separate fastener
elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
193 for a carrier erected from a folded blank which may be
restored to its blank form without destroying any joint
structure.
Subclass:
171
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This subclass is indented under subclass 170. A carrier
including a disengageable member which in its engaged
position maintains the carrier in an erect or container
receiving condition.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 170.
Subclass:
172
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This subclass is indented under subclass 171. A carrier
including as an element of the latch means, a panel normal to
the base or carrier bottom and straddled by the containers
therein.
(1) Note. Generally, the term "middle wall" is used with
reference to a segregating panel medially situated between
and parallel to, the container sides. (See sketch under
subclass 175). In the oblong type carrier a segregating
panel parallel to the longer length is called a middle or
center wall while the shorter segregating cross panel is
called a transverse, separator or strap wall.
Subclass:
173
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This subclass is indented under subclass 172. A carrier
wherein the interengagement of middle wall and base, or
bottom, constitutes the latch means.
Subclass:
174
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This subclass is indented under subclass 170. A carrier
including a spacer or holding means for each of the
containers therein.
Subclass:
175
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This subclass is indented under subclass 174. A carrier
formed from an erectable scored or crease-marked sheet of
material.
(1) Note. The walls, panels, flaps and other carrier
portions of the erected carrier are integral along fold lines
and not made of separate pieces secured together.
Nomenclature Note. Shown below is atypical erected carrier
and the terms applied to the several parts thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
193 for a noncollapsible folded blank type carrier.
491 for a folded blank type container, and see search notes
thereunder. [figure]
Subclass:
176
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This subclass is indented under subclass 175. A carrier
formed of a plurality of sheets.
Subclass:
177
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This subclass is indented under subclass 176. A carrier
including at least two portions of the erected structure
formed by separation from a folded sheet; e.g., a handle
member pushed out of a center or middle carrier partition.
Subclass:
178
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This subclass is indented under subclass 176. A carrier
wherein a transverse wall is formed from a sheet other than
the sheet forming the side walls of the carrier.
Subclass:
179
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This subclass is indented under subclass 178. A carrier
wherein the separate sheet has a midportion parallel to and
adjacent, the base (or middle wall) with two-leg portions
erected parallel to each other - said erected portions being
normal to the base and parallel to the carrier ends -
constituting the transverse separators for containers.
(1) Note. Such U-shaped member may (a) be slit to straddle
the middle or center wall or (b) be at the upper side of the
carrier base or have the legs projected through slots in the
base. [figure]
Subclass:
180
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This subclass is indented under subclass 175. A carrier
including a panel or panel portions, forming a partition
medially situated between and parallel to walls of the
carrier.
Subclass:
181
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
including a strap or separator panel erected from an integral
extension of a side wall, (a) a first portion doubled up face
to face with said side wall (b) and a second portion
extending normal to both said doubled portion and the carrier
base. [figure]
Subclass:
182
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
wherein there is only one middle panel erected from a base
panel.
Subclass:
183
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
including a pair of face to face middle panels erected from
separate portions of the base.
Subclass:
184
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
including a middle panel generally extending directly from an
end or transverse panel, doubled upwardly upon itself along a
line parallel to the carrier base.
(1) Note. A flap folded from a middle panel through a
handgrip opening and thence upward from said opening is not
considered to constitute a middle panel double upon itself.
[figure]
Subclass:
185
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
including a middle panel extending from an end panel and
doubled upon itself along a line normal, or oblique, to the
carrier base. [figure]
Subclass:
186
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This subclass is indented under subclass 185. A carrier
wherein the middle panel portion, directly erected from the
end panel, includes a further panel portion, either panel
portion may be doubled downwardly along a line parallel to
the base. [figure]
Subclass:
187
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This subclass is indented under subclass 186. A carrier
wherein the middle panel portion remote from the end panel,
and doubled along a line normal to the carrier base, also
includes a further panel portion doubled downwardly along a
line parallel to the base.
Subclass:
188
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
including middle panels extending from opposite and panels,
each middle panel doubled downwardly upon itself along a line
parallel to the carrier base.
Subclass:
189
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This subclass is indented under subclass 180. A carrier
wherein the carrier base is integral with and erected from
side panels.
Subclass:
190
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This subclass is indented under subclass 189. A carrier
wherein a strap or separator panel, on one side of a middle
panel, is erected from said middle panel along a crease line
substantially normal to the carrier base.
(1) Note. The strap end, remote from the crease line, may
be free or secured (stapled or adhered) to an adjacent side
panel.
Subclass:
191
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This subclass is indented under subclass 189. A carrier
wherein a strap or separator panel, on one side of a middle
panel, is erected from both said middle panel and side panel
along crease lines substantially normal to the carrier base.
Subclass:
192
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
which can be separated into two or more smaller carrier
units; e.g., with weakened wall portion which can be torn or
broken to create two six packs from a twelve pack carton.
Subclass:
193
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
formed from an erectable scored or crease-marked sheet of
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
175 for a collapsible folded blank type carrier.
491 for a folded blank type container, and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
194
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This subclass is indented under subclass 193. A carrier
including a panel with an opening which encircles the
cylindrical surface of a container.
(1) Note. Included here is a carrier wherein two panels,
each with a notch-like opening along edge, overlap or abut to
encircle the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199 for a nonfolded blank carrier with an apertured panel to
retain containers.
Subclass:
195
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This subclass is indented under subclass 194. A carrier
wherein a panel opening retains two or more containers.
Subclass:
196
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This subclass is indented under subclass 194. A carrier
including a distinct means, other than the panel opening, to
space or retain a container relative to another container.
Subclass:
197
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This subclass is indented under subclass 193. A carrier
including a panel slot or opening which engages the outer
cylindrical surface of a side portion of a container,
container bead or flange, or a container closure cap.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for a carrier with spaced slots to secure the chimes or
caps of retained containers by engagement which radial
surface portions of said elements.
Subclass:
198
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This subclass is indented under subclass 193. A carrier
wherein the erected carrier is an open-topped shallow box
with a middle panel-between container rows normal to the
carrier base and including manual grip means at the upper
portion of said panel.
Subclass:
199
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
including a plate with one or more openings each of which
embraces a container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
194 for a folded blank carrier with an apertured panel to
retain containers.
Subclass:
200
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
wherein a carrier erected from a scored or crease-marked
sheet includes a distinct manual grip portion secured to said
sheet.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
491 for a folded blank type container, and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
201
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
wherein the container base or positioning means is an
openwork, nonflaccid panel.
Subclass:
202
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This subclass is indented under subclass 201. A carrier
wherein the openwork panel is made of attenuated metal
strands or rods.
Subclass:
203
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This subclass is indented under subclass 162. A carrier
wherein the carrier is a relatively shallow, open-topped, box
of nonmetallic material cast into shape.
(1) Note. Included here is a box distinguished from a
"tray" only by the relative height of the side or end walls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
561 for a partitioned container of the tray type.
Subclass:
204
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container including means for removing water; or water vapor,
from the atmosphere within a container or the surface of
container content.
Subclass:
205
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container with a distinct agent or material within which, or
against which, content (as article or material) is maintained
or copackaged.
(1) Note. Such material includes an absorbent (other than
moisture absorbent), a solvent, a lubricant, an abradant,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.6 for a container for gas.
10 for a container with an insect repellant.
204 for a container with a moisture absorbent.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31 for a container with
means to treat the contents with a gas or vapor.
Subclass:
206
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container,
arranged (either as to shape, interior arrangement, or
retaining device) for holding a securement means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 for a container for a fastener.
Subclass:
207
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container
arranged (either as to shape, interior arrangement, or
retaining devices) for holding a tool or an appliance.
(1) Note. See notes under subclass 349 for details as to
"tool", "implement" or "appliance".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 for a tool container.
Subclass:
208
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This subclass is indented under subclass 207. A container
for a cutting instrumentality for shaving.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
351 for a container for a powered razor.
352 for a container for a razor blade.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 32 for a razor, per se.
Subclass:
209
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This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Container for
a bristle-like implement for cleaning or coating.
(1) Note. Included here is a swab or sponge.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
361 for a brush container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for a brush,
per se.
Subclass:
209.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 209. A container
wherein work contacting elements of the brush are normal to
the extent of the handle, e.g., a tooth brush.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
362.1 and 362.2, for other transverse bristle containers.
Subclass:
210
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This subclass is indented under subclass 207. A container
wherein the tool or instrumentality is employed for medical
or dental purposes.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 363 for scope of
"body treatment", and search notes for related art.
(2) Note. A thermometer is considered to be primarily a
measuring instrument and a container for the same is to be
found in subclass 212 and subclass 306.
Subclass:
211
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container
for a space-jumping spark device commonly sued for internal
combustion engine ignition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
327 for a spark plug container, without a contacting
medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, 118 for a spark
plug, per se.
Subclass:
212
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container
wherein the article is an instrumentality for measuring
temperature.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
306 for a container for a thermometer, per se.
Subclass:
213
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container
wherein the content is an article of clothing, e.g., garment,
headwear, footwear.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for apparel (a) with
an insect repellant, or with (b) specific provision for
holding such insect repellant.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
278 for an apparel container.
Subclass:
213.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 205. A container
wherein the ancillary agent is in gaseous or vapor form.
(1) Note. Subclasses .6+ for patents for a gas container is
distinguished from this subclass on disclosure and/or claim
as primarily intended for a gas content, while the subclass
(213.1) is primarily intended for nongas content plus some
"ancillary" gas.
(2) Note. Some liquid agents may inherently also include a
vapor phase, however, unless so specifically recited such
agents will not be considered as proper for original
classification in this subclass (213.1).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31 for a cabinet with gas
or vapor treatment means.
Subclass:
214
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container adapted to house a plurality of implements for (or
articles related to) a writing operation, which container
includes means for maintaining at least two dissimilar
implements or articles apart from one another.
(1) Note. Included here is a combination of pen and pencil
or crayon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
371 for a container for a desk-clerical or draftsman tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 69.1, for a rack to support writing
implements.
Subclass:
215
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for (a) sets or correspondence material (i.e.,
writing paper and/or envelopes) or (b) coated, or treated,
paper used to transfer writing or typing onto another
underlying surface by pressure of the writing or typing
action.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a greeting card
and an envelope.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
449 for a container of sheet paper, per se.
Subclass:
216
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container either (a) for two or more diverse articles (or
materials), or (b) wherein the container is structured so
that at least a portion thereof is capable of rearrangement
for a secondary purpose.
(1) Note. A mere compartmented container is not considered
"combined" and is classified on other features.
(2) Note. A provision for refuse (trash, ash, spent items,
etc.) is also not considered a "combination" feature. See
notes under subclass 125 for the locus of debris receivers.
(3) Note. A container for a named or unnamed article or
material combined with a second article or material is
classified here; e.g., a container for cigarettes with a
clock mounted on the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.81 for a coin container combination.
86 for an igniter for tobacco content combined with other
articles.
102 for a match packet combination.
736 for a container convertible to or from a display.
Subclass:
217
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This subclass is indented under subclass 216. A container
wherein at least one article is a beverage-holding member
from which the beverage is consumed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 for a portable segregating carrier for plural
cylindrical beverage type receptacles.
426 for a stemware container, type receptacles.
427 for a container for plural beverage-type receptacles.
Subclass:
218
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This subclass is indented under subclass 217. A container
wherein the drinking vessel can be folded, telescoped or
otherwise reduced in size when not being used.
Subclass:
219
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more separated materials, which
container is modified to permit commingling of said materials
by manipulation of said container or a portion thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
568 for a container with two or more separate materials to
be commingled external of said container. For example, a
partitioned can for pigment and oil to be mixed together in
another can.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
62, Refrigeration, subclass 4 similar subject matter,
comprising a chemical cooler (endothermic process).
126, Stoves and Furnaces, 263.01 for similar subject matter,
comprising a chemical heater (exothermic process).
Subclass:
220
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This subclass is indented under subclass 219. A container
which also encompasses an unrestrained body for agitation of
contents.
Subclass:
221
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This subclass is indented under subclass 219. A container
configured to allow commingling of contents without tearing
or breaking of a container partition.
Subclass:
222
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This subclass is indented under subclass 219. A container
with a rip, shear, or punch means to rupture a container
partition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 for a container with rupture means.
Subclass:
223
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This subclass is indented under subclass 216. A container
wherein the two or more diverse contents are (a) useable in
concert to effect a unitary result (e.g., toweling and soap,
wrapping paper with string and ribbon) or (b) the
disassembled parts of an article.
(1) Note. Included here is a assemblage of articles used in
concert toward some common end and not elsewhere classified.
(2) Note. A container for plural of diverse "tools" is
classifiable elsewhere. Such collection per se is not
considered a "kit" for subclasses 223+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 see (1) Note of subclass 349 for a definition of
"tool".
Subclass:
224
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for diverse instrumentalities used in making an engineering
drawing or the reference symbols for said drawing.
(1) Note. This subclass is the residual locus for a
container for a lettering kit whether used for engineering
drawing or any title.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.7 for a container for artist equipment.
214 for a container for plural stationery implements.
Subclass:
225
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
wherein at least one of the contents is a sheet or strip
coiled up upon itself or onto a core element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
389 for a roll or reel container or package.
570 for wound or rolled bandage or suture as part of a first
aid or doctor kit.
574 for wound or rolled material in a sewing or dressmaking
kit.
Subclass:
226
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This subclass is indented under subclass 225. A container
wherein the rolled web material encompasses at least one
other article, or material, which is useable with the web
material.
(1) Note. Included here is a roll of material with a
sample, or fasteners, within the core.
Subclass:
227
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
wherein at least one of the contents is filamentary in
nature.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
388 for a container for string or thread, per se, in
nonspooled form.
570 for thread or strip material in a first aid or doctor
kit.
574 for thread or strip in a sewing or dressmaking kit.
Subclass:
228
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for a razor as well as a blade or some other article or
material, other than a toilet article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
352 for a container for a razor blade, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 32 for a razor, per se.
132, Toilet, 79 for a toilet kit which may include a razor.
Subclass:
229
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including a distinct instrumentality for spreading securing
or ejecting a content material or article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
361 for a brush container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 118 for a
coating supply container with an independent applicator.
Subclass:
230
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This subclass is indented under subclass 229. A container
which includes a separate device for applying a fastener and
the fastener means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 for a container for a fastener.
349 for a container for a tool.
Subclass:
231
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including means to secure a content member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
226 for a rolled web with nails within the core.
574 for a sewing or dressmaking kit.
576 for an arts and crafts kit.
582 for a kit including a patch with means to secure said
patch.
Subclass:
232
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This subclass is indented under subclass 216. A container
wherein at least one of the contents is an indicia bearing
sheet, card or pamphlet, or a form for receiving some data.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
459.1 for a container with variable information exhibiting
means.
459.5 for a container with static information exhibiting
means.
Subclass:
233
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This subclass is indented under subclass 216. A container
wherein at least one of the contents is a roll or supply of,
thin sheets so held as to be removable one at a time.
(1) Note. See the reference to Class 221 under the class
definition for "dispensing".
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses, for sheet
dispensing.
Subclass:
234
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This subclass is indented under subclass 38. A container
configured either as to shape, interior arrangement, or
retaining device for holding a tool.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 and see notes thereunder, for a container for a tool,
per se.
Subclass:
235
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This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Container
including a mirror or other toiletry feature, not elsewhere
provided for.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, 73 for manicuring kits, and subclasses 286+ for
toilet kits or assemblages having only personal grooming
devices of the class type. See particularly subclasses 301+
for compacts having powder, applicator and mirror.
Subclass:
236
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This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Container
including means to retain tobacco, a cigar or a cigarette.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
242 for a container for tobacco, pipe or cigarette, per se.
Subclass:
237
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This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Container
including means to retain paper.
(1) Note. Usually, the paper is for rolling a cigarette.
Subclass:
238
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This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Container
including a means to sever content or cover material.
(1) Note. Included here is a separate cutting blade or a
container with a sharpened edge.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 250 for a tobacco receptacle combined
with an element for cutting the end of a cigar or cigarette.
Subclass:
239
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This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Container
wherein said severing means cuts the cover of a tobacco
package placed in the container.
Subclass:
240
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This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Container
wherein said severing means cuts a thin slice from a
compressed mass of smoking tobacco.
Subclass:
241
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This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Container
wherein said severing means cuts a slice from a compressed
mass of chewing tobacco.
Subclass:
242
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container for (a) tobacco, or tobacco substitute, intended
for smoking or chewing or use as snuff, (b) a pipe for
smoking tobacco or (c) a holder for a cigar or cigarette.
(1) Note. Tobacco encased in a wrapper, which wrapper is
consumed during smoking, is not a container for this class.
See Class 131, below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
85 for an igniter combined with a tobacco package.
236 for a combined pocket container including a tobacco
product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, appropriate subclasses, for tobacco products,
per se, and appliances specifically adapted for use by
smokers.
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 70.3 for a support or rack
for holding a cigar, cigarette, or smoking pipe in storage.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses
87.12-87.14 for a cigar, cigarette or tobacco wrapper, per
se.
Subclass:
243
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
carried by a head cover.
Subclass:
244
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container for
a smoking pipe.
Subclass:
245
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including cover material formed, at least in part, of
multiple bonded layers or materials.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 411 and 615+
for nonmetallic and metallic composites, respectively,
defined in terms of the composition of their components.
Subclass:
246
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including a distinct receptacle or retainer for spent or
burnt tobacco.
(1) Note. Included here is (a) a container with plural
compartments, each initially holding a tobacco product, one
of which receives ash after the tobacco content is removed or
(b) a container wherein an ash receiving space is provided
between an outer casing and an inner casing when the two are
relatively displaced.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 for a match box with an ash receiver and see search
notes thereunder for the locus of other ash receivers.
Subclass:
247
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including a means which noticeably alters the receptacle, or
an indicia member affixed thereof, when said receptacle is
opened or contents removed.
(1) Note. Included here as an indicia member is a revenue
stamp.
(2) Note. Included here as "altered" is a receptacle that
cannot be refilled once opened.
Subclass:
248
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including an inner pliable receptacle and interengagement
structure between said inner receptacle and the enveloping
container to adjustably fix the relative position of said
inner receptacle to an outlet of said enveloping container.
(1) Note. Included here is (a) at least one projection
carried by a wall of the enveloping container which engages
the bottom of the inner receptacle (b) a hook means on the
inner receptacle, or a support element therefor, engageable
with the outlet edge of the enveloping container, (c) a
support member for the inner receptacle swingable mounted in
the container or (d) an invertible support member for the
inner receptacle.
Subclass:
249
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including means for moving content out of a container or to
an exposed or more accessible position.
(1) Note. Included here is a tobacco container having an
opening through which a digit may be inserted to shift the
content.
(2) Note. The ejector means is not a "dispenser" in that it
does not segregate the content portion exposed or moved from
the balance of content material.
Subclass:
250
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Container
wherein the means for moving the content is interrelated to
the shift of container closure means.
Subclass:
251
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This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Container
wherein the container is of the clam shell type with two
similar tray-like bodies hinged along one edge and disposed
on opposite sides of the tobacco content.
Subclass:
252
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Container
wherein the content is resiliently urged toward an opening or
to access position.
(1) Note. Included here as a biasing means is a spring or
rubber band.
Subclass:
253
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Container
wherein the moving means is a elongate member which shifts
along its own longitudinal axis.
Subclass:
254
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Container
wherein the moving means is a member, or element, manually
drawn.
Subclass:
255
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This subclass is indented under subclass 249. Container
wherein the moving means is manually translatable, rigid
content support, which extends across the interior of the
container and is shiftable to at least two different support
positions relative to a container opening or access.
Subclass:
256
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including structure separating contents into portions,
individual items or groups of items.
(1) Note. Included here are plural tobacco containers
secured together, each container holding one or more items.
(2) Note. Included here is a clam shell type container with
two similar tray-like sections hinged along one edge, each or
which includes means to hold cigarettes against its inner
surface.
(3) Note. A container with plural items individually
wrapped or boxed is not "segregated" unless some means, other
than the wrapper or box, separates one item from another or
the wrappers or boxes are so secured as to form a compartment
unit.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
251 for a calm shell type case with a content ejector
synchronized to cover opening.
261 for a calm shell type case for tobacco content.
Subclass:
257
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This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Container
including pocket-forming members disposed side by side and
yieldably interconnected by elastic means so that adjacent
members can be separated to release content from a pocket.
Subclass:
258
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This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Container
formed at least one flaccid strip, or band, having plural
cells tandemly disposed thereon.
Subclass:
259
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including (a) discrete support means for a wall of a
disposable type cigarette package or (b) a frame or discrete
holder for such disposable type package.
(1) Note. Usually, the support, frame or holder is applied
to the cigarette package for carrying in pocket or purse.
(2) Note. Included here is a closure forming section,
placed over the opened end of a cigarette package and having
rigid elongate members extending into said package.
Subclass:
260
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
using flaccid cover material to form a bag of sack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, appropriate subclasses for tobacco
pouches, per se. Class 206 includes the combination of a
tobacco pouch and contents.
Subclass:
261
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
wherein the container is of the clam shell type with two
similar tray-like bodies hinged along one edge and disposed
on opposite sides of the tobacco content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
251 for a similar case with a content ejector synchronized
to cover opening.
256 for a similar case with segregating means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 4.01 for sectional receptacles.
Subclass:
262
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This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Container
opened by sliding said bodies relative each other.
Subclass:
263
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This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Container
including a positioning means to hold content adjacent one of
said bodies.
Subclass:
264
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including parting cover structure to facilitate access to, or
exposure of, content.
(1) Note. Included here as opening, or separating means, is
a score line in cover material, a tear string, a pull tab for
an adhesive strip, a weakened bonded line or an inner member
edge against which an outer cover member can be severed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 for a container with rupture means.
Subclass:
265
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
including a movable member, or element, for covering or
uncovering an opening in the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
236 for a tobacco container having means to lock a closure
member a predetermined time after some content has been
removed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 24 for closure structure, per se, and see
search notes thereunder for the locus of other closure
structure.
Subclass:
266
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This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Container
including resilient means urging the closure toward open or
closed position.
Subclass:
267
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This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Container
wherein the closure is a member translatable across the
container opening.
Subclass:
268
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This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Container
wherein the closure is a flap, or panel, extending from the
cover material of a side, or other wall, of the container.
Subclass:
269
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This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Container
including a means to seal against entry of water.
Subclass:
270
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Container under subclass including a skirt portion depending
from the closure, which skirt is slidably engageable with the
container opening.
Subclass:
271
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
using a membranous or web-like panel as cover material.
Subclass:
272
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This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Container
wherein the container is formed by helical or spiral
interengagement of the sheet material.
Subclass:
273
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This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Container
wherein said panel or cover material is scored or
crease-marked to be erected along such score line or crease
line to form a container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
491 for a folded blank type container, and see search notes
thereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, appropriate
subclasses for similar folded blank containers.
Subclass:
274
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This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Container
wherein the content is hermetically enclosed.
Subclass:
275
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This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Container
including a relatively rigid wall, or panel, adjacent which
content is placed for protection.
(1) Note. Generally the containers classified in this
subclass are intended for pocket or purse.
Subclass:
276
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This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Container
formed as a cap-like member to conformably engage with an end
of a cigar or cigarette.
Subclass:
277
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a generally cylindrical-body receptacle, which
receptacle is formed of flaccid material and can be
compressed to expel the receptacle content.
Subclass:
278
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for an article of clothing; e.g., garment,
headwear, footwear.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a garment
accessory or nonjewelry adornment; e.g., belt, tie, scarf.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.1 for a container for, or a package containing, jewelry.
213 for an apparel container including a separate means for
insect repellant.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
2, Apparel, for a garment, per se.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, for footwear, per se.
128, Surgery, 425 for a brassiere, corset or girdle, per
se.
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, 19, for trunks and
subclasses 100, for traveling bags.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses
87.15-87.17 for an apparel wrapper, per se.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31 for a cabinet with gas
or vapor treatment means.
Subclass:
278.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
wherein the cover material (a) incorporates and ingredient
which repels or kills insects, or (b) is so treated as to
repel or kill insects.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213 for an apparel container with an ancillary contacting
medium to repel insects.
524.1 for a container made of a particular material which
may interact with the content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31 for a cabinet with gas
or vapor treatment means.
Subclass:
279
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
including a retainer releasably securing an apparel holding
member on (a) a wall of the container or (b) separate means
connected to the container.
Subclass:
280
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
including means for stiffening or strengthening a panel
thereof.
Subclass:
281
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
including (a) symbols, numbers, letters, or other visual
means providing information to a user of the container, or
(b) structure facilitating placement of such means on the
container.
Subclass:
282
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
with an adjunct, or structural arrangement, assisting the
placement of an article therein.
Subclass:
283
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This subclass is indented under subclass 282. A container
having (a) means for temporarily increasing the distance
between opposed walls of the container, or (b) an elongate
member swingably mounted on the container and attached to a
flaccid wall thereof, movement of said member carrying said
wall to a position permitting ready access to the container.
Subclass:
284
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
including a first member dispose inside the container for
directly suspending an article of clothing (or for suspending
a hanger which in turn supports said article) and a second
member projecting from the container for attachment to an
external support, said first and second members being (a)
integral, or (b) directly connected, or (c) indirectly
connected by means other than mere attachment of both of the
members to an exterior wall of the containers.
Subclass:
285
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This subclass is indented under subclass 284. A container
including means for separating, individually or in groups,
apparel holding members that can be taken out of the
container.
(1) Note. Included here is a container wherein (a) hooks of
hangers are suspended from supports points spaced a part
transversely of the container and (b) lower portions of the
hangers contact one another in overlapping relation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
291 for an article hanger suspended from a container with
removable hangers in spaced relation.
Subclass:
286
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This subclass is indented under subclass 284. A container
wherein the container is made of a flaccid material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, appropriate
subclasses for other flaccid material receptacles.
Subclass:
287
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This subclass is indented under subclass 286. A container
forming, when closed; a substantially imperforate envelope
around a retained article.
Subclass:
287.1
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Foldable to compact use configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Subject matter
wherein the container, in its filled and closed condition,
includes means which allows it to be folded or rolled up
itself to facilitate carrying.
Subclass:
288
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
wherein a support for a retained article is formed from a
portion of container cover material.
Subclass:
289
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
wherein an apparel holding member hangs from (a) wall of the
container or (b) a separate means connected to the container,
e.g., a support bar having its ends respectively attached to
opposite walls of the container.
Subclass:
290
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This subclass is indented under subclass 289. A container
including more than one apparel holding member.
Subclass:
291
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This subclass is indented under subclass 290. A container
including means for separating, individually of in groups,
apparel holding members that can be taken out of the
container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 for an article hanger attachment extended from a
container with movable hangers retained in spaced relation.
Subclass:
292
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
including means for holding a clothing item in a
predetermined portion on or in the container.
(1) Note. Included here is a container compartmented by an
interior wall.
Subclass:
293
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein the holding means tends to return to its original
shape or position when deflected, stretched, or otherwise
moved.
Subclass:
294
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein at least a portion of the retained item is positioned
in (a) hole extending through a panel of the container, or
(b) a notch formed in the edge of a panel of the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
292 for a container having article-receiving pockets or
compartment.
Subclass:
295
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein the holding means is a flap, loop or the like, cut at
least in part from a wall of the container and then bent,
folded or otherwise deflected, either manually or by the
retained article, to secure said article to the container.
Subclass:
296
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein the holding means is received with an opening in the
retained item.
Subclass:
297
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein the holding means is erected from a discrete
self-sustaining creased or score-marked sheet.
Subclass:
298
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This subclass is indented under subclass 292. A container
wherein the holding means is an elongate member either solid
or hollow in form.
Subclass:
299
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This subclass is indented under subclass 278. A container
formed of one self-sustaining scored or crease-marked sheet
erected into a sheath encircling at least a portion of a
retained article, no self-sustaining exterior wall or the
container being separate from said sheet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, appropriate
subclasses for other receptacles erected from scored or
crease-marred panels.
Subclass:
300
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a movable suspension support means for an
article of clothing.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for packaging a
plurality of hangers in a compact manner.
Subclass:
301
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for holding a device to measure, or indicate, time
or a subcombination of such device thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
368, Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices,
appropriate subclasses for a time device, per se.
Subclass:
302
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for (a) a fluid flow regulating element to inflate
or deflate an inner tube or tire or (b) a repair panel for
sealing a leak in an inner tube or tire.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
582 for kit including a patch with means to secure said
patch.
Subclass:
303
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a toroid shaped articles, e.g., wreath.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for a container for a phonograph disk.
423 for a container for plant or flower formations.
Subclass:
304
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This subclass is indented under subclass 303. A container
wherein the annular article is the outer resilient member of
a vehicle wheel or an distended inner tube thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69 for a container for a deflated, and generally folded,
inner tube.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
152, Resilient Tires and Wheels, appropriate subclasses for a
tire, per se.
224, Package and Article Carriers, 42.12 for a
vehicle-attached cover or casing which receivers a tire or
wheel.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
87.01 for a tire wrapper which is a single-use, paper-type
covering intended to be discarded when removed.
Subclass:
304.1
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Flaccid encasement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Subject matter
wherein the container is made of supple material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
87.01 for a tire wrapper which is a single-use, paper-type
covering intended to be discarded when removed.
Subclass:
304.2
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Partial encasement (i.e., portion of article remains
uncovered):
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Subject matter
wherein the container does not completely enclose the tire or
distended inner tube.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, 42.12 for a
vehicle-attached cover or casing which receives a tire or
wheel.
Subclass:
305
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container for a device used to exhibit or gage a quantitative
or qualitative characteristic.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a ruler, a gage
or a meter.
(2) Note. The term "instrument" is used here in a very
limited sense. See subclasses below for other article
containers which articles are often referred to as an
"instrument".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
214 for a container for plural stationery implements.
224 for a draftsman or lettering kit.
349 for a container for a tool or appliance.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, appropriate subclasses for a
device to measure special relationship.
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for a
device to measure quantitative units such as pressure, etc.
116, Signals and Indicators for instruments, appropriate
subclasses.
Subclass:
306
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This subclass is indented under subclass 305. A container
for an instrumentality to measure temperature.
(1) Note. This subclass takes storage containers for
thermometers. For protective shields, see search note below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
212 for a container for a thermometer plus a contacting
medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
374, Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclass 158 for a
thermometer combined with a protective cover, and subclass
209 for such a protective cover, per se, the protective
covers surrounding the thermometer during use thereof.
Subclass:
307
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FOR HOLDING A MACHINE READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM (E.G.,
COMPACT DISC, PHONOGRAPH RECORD, TAPE, FLOPPY DISK):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including structure for removably containing an
information carrier which is configured to include encoded
information.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses do not include
housings for recording medium which remain with the medium
during play.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
389 for a container for removably holding a roll of film.
455 for a container for holding a film sheet.
456 for a container for holding a photos:graphic slide.
751 for a recording medium holder which upon opening the
cover, converts the holder into a display configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 40 and 41 for a rack for
holding recording media.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 326 and 335+ for a
tape cassette, per se.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 9.1 for a cabinet for
holding recording media.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
appropriate subclasses for a permanently housed magnetic
computer disk or a magnetic tape cassette with
recording/playback means.
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 272 for a
permanently housed optical recording medium.
Subclass:
307.1
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For holding plural diverse recording media in the same
holder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
including a structure for holding multiple different
recording media.
Subclass:
308
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This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
for an elongate spool which carries a perforate sheet for
operating player pianos and the like.
Subclass:
308.1
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For holding an optical disc (e.g., compact disc):
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
including a structure intended for removably storing a
recording medium on which information retrievable by
reflected or refracted light is stored.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 40 for a rack for holding
optical discs.
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, 272 for a
permanently housed optical recording medium.
Subclass:
308.2
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Including structure intended to prevent theft or unauthorized
use:
This subclass is indented under subclass 308.1. A container
including a structure intended to deter pilferage or
unapproved access to the contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.5 for a container including a structural locking
modification.
Subclass:
308.3
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For holding a housed computer disk (e.g., floppy disk):
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
including a structure to removably store an encased flat
circular recording medium for computer data.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclass 133 for a housed computer disk, per se.
Subclass:
309
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For holding a grooved phonograph disk:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
for holding a thin flat circular form including contour
variations which serve as a pattern for the reproduction of
audible signals.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for a container for holding an annular article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 40 for a rack for holding
phonograph disks.
Subclass:
310
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This subclass is indented under subclass 309. A container
wherein the disk is maintained by engagement through a
central aperture.
(1) Note. Through a container with such spindlelike
retainer means meets the definition of subclass 303 as an
annular article retainer-phonograph disk containers are
collected here because of the similarity in container
details.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 158
for a record carrier having a spindlelike retainer.
Subclass:
311
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This subclass is indented under subclass 309. A container
wherein an individual disk holder, or a plurality of such
holders, are bound or secured in a ply-cover like the leaves
of a book.
(1) Note. The individual holder may be of the jacket, or
folder, type provided for in subclass 312, below.
Subclass:
312
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This subclass is indented under subclass 309. A container
wherein a disk is held in a flat pocket, envelope or double
ply.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
311 for a container with a jacket or folder secured to a
cover along one edge of said jacket, like the page of a
book.
Subclass:
313
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This subclass is indented under subclass 312. A container
including a discrete element or member, within the jacket or
folder, to protect the disk.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
521 for a shock protection type of container.
Subclass:
314
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a musical device or instrument or a specialized
component thereof.
(1) Note. Music reproduction devices, e.g., radio, tape,
recorder, phonograph are considered "household appliances"
for subclass 320, below.
(2) Note. The term "instrument" as used here refers to such
articles as: piano, flute, horn, drum, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, appropriate subclasses, for a musical instrument,
per se, components and accessories.
Subclass:
315.1
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FOR A SPORT IMPLEMENT, EXERCISE DEVICE OR GAME:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a receptacle for a device used for
amusement, exercise, or competition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
317 for a container for a weapon (e.g., bow, shotgun).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
124, Mechanical Guns and Projectors, subclass 23.1 for an
arrow holder disclosed as being attachable to a bow.
224, Package and Article Carriers, cross-reference art
collections 916 for bow or arrow carriers, 917+ for a for a
body- or vehicle-attached ski carrier, and 920 and 922 for
fishing equipment carriers and holders.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, appropriate subclasses for a
sport device, per se.
472, Amusement Devices, for an amusement device, per se,
proper therefor.
473, Amusement Devices: Games, and its incorporated class
(273, Amusement Devices: Games), for a game or sport
device, per se, proper therefor.
482, Exercising Devices, for an exercise device, per se,
proper therefor.
D3, Travel Goods, Personal Belongings, and Storage or
Carrying Articles, 36 for design patents for golf bags,
hunting and fishing bags, and other sporting equipment bags.
Subclass:
315.11
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For hunting or fishing equipment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.1. Subject
matter wherein the device is used for fishing or for hunting
game.
Subclass:
315.2
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For a golf club:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.1. Subject
matter wherein the device is a golf club.
Subclass:
315.3
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Golf bag:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.2. Subject
matter wherein the receptacle is a bag for golf club.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 159
for a golf cart or bag protective cover, per se.
Subclass:
315.4
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Including club head protector or cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.3. Subject
matter wherein the bag includes an element which is adapted
to be positioned over or around at least one club head to
prevent it from being damaged.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 160
for a golf club protective cover, per se.
Subclass:
315.5
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Including pocket for golfing accessories:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.3. Subject
matter wherein the bag includes a compartment, other than one
containing golf clubs, which is designed or adapted to hold
items which are used during a golf game (e.g., balls, tees,
etc.).
Subclass:
315.6
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Including means for separating club shafts:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.3. Subject
matter wherein the bag includes an element which prevents one
golf club shaft from being contacted by another.
Subclass:
315.7
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Including means for maintaining bag in upright position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.3. Subject
matter wherein the bag includes a supporting element which
prevents it from falling over when placed in an upright
position.
Subclass:
315.8
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Including sidewall stiffener or reinforcement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.3. Subject
matter wherein the bag includes means which rigidify or
strengthen the peripheral side wall thereof.
Subclass:
315.9
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For a ball:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.1. Subject
matter wherein the devices is a ball.
Subclass:
315.91
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Bowling ball:
This subclass is indented under subclass 315.9. Subject
matter wherein the receptacle is for a bowling ball.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
473, Amusement Devices: Games, 125 for a bowling ball, per
se.
Subclass:
316.1
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FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE OR ELEMENT (E.G., CAMERA, TELESCOPE,
BINOCULARS, MICROSCOPE, LENS, FILTER, ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for means which performs a basic optical function
(i.e., deviates or modifies light).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for a container for a face carried, vision correcting
lens, (e.g., a pair of eyeglasses, an eyeglass lens, contact
lenses, etc.).
305 for a container for a measuring instrument (e.g., light
meter, etc.).
387.1 for a container for a magnetic tape cartridge or
cassette, which cartridge or cassette must be disassociated
from the container during use. See the SEARCH CLASS
reference below for the location of a tape holding cartridge
or cassette, per se.
389 for a container for a roll, spool or reel of
photos:graphic film (either developed or undeveloped) or
magnetic tape, which roll, spool or reel must be
disassociated from the container for winding or unwinding.
See the SEARCH CLASS references below for the location of a
tape or film holding roll, spool or reel, per se.
449 for a container for pictures or developed negatives.
454 for a container for fragile or light sensitive items.
455 for a container for undeveloped film sheets.
456 for a container for slides or transparencies (glass or
film).
573 for a container for a signal, lamp or reflector which is
in kit form.
578 for a container for a kit for taking, developing or
printing an image by a light sensitive technique.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 124 for a card rack
which may be used to hold pictures or slides, particularly
subclass 124.2 for a card rack which includes pockets,
subclass 124.2 for a card rack which includes notches, and
subclasses 152+ for a film slide.
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 908 for a
Cross-Reference Art Collection of carriers for a camera or
other photos:graphic equipment, and subclass 909 for a
Cross-Reference Art Collection of carriers for binoculars.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 326, 341+, 348+, and
588+ for a coil enclosed within a housing.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, various subclasses,
particularly 145 for a stack of sheet material (e.g.,
photos:graphic film) in a container for use with a sheet
feeding or delivering means of that class type.
378, X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, particularly 167
for a container having structure limited to use with an X-ray
device (e.g., intensifier screen, material opaque to visible
light and transparent to X-radiation, structure which coacts
with the X-ray device, etc.).
396, Photography, 439, particularly subclasses 511+, for
photos:graphic film combined with claimed camera structure,
and for removable film-holder units not provided for
elsewhere.
399, Electrophotography, 107 for a housing arrangement that
has a replaceable or displaceable configuration for
transporting, reconfiguration, maintenance, service, or
repair.
414, Material or Article Handling, various subclasses,
particularly subclass 788.7 for a container holding a stack
of articles which are recirculated past a work, treatment or
inspection station (e.g., broadly recited camera, viewer,
etc.), and subclass 932 for a Cross-Reference Art Collection
of Audio and Video Cassettes.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Compositions, or
Product Thereof, 496 for a container holding a single sheet
of radiation sensitive material which remains with the
container/holder during exposure.
Subclass:
316.2
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Camera:
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter
wherein the receptacle is for a camera.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses for
other receptacles having means for attachment to an animate
bearer (e.g., shoulder straps).
248, Supports, 163.1 for a tripod.
292, Closure Fasteners, DIG 48 for a fastener for a camera
cover.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, 137 for
other article carriers carried and gripped by the hand,
particularly subclasses 139 and 908 for a camera holder.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
507 for structure to prevent moisture or foreign matter from
coming in contact with optical elements.
383, Flexible Bags, appropriate subclasses for a bag of
general utility.
396, Photography, for a camera, per se, and 419 for a camera
mounting or rest.
Subclass:
316.3
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Binoculars:
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Subject matter
wherein the receptacle is for binoculars.
Subclass:
317
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for an armament or ordnance means.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for both a large or
small weapon: e.g., a pistol, a cannon, a rocket missile.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3 for a container for ammunition.
349 for a container for a knife.
Subclass:
318
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a device to facilitate motion of one part with
respect to another by minimizing frictional forces.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
384, Bearings, subclasses for bearing or journal, per se.
Subclass:
319
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container for an energy conversion mechanism, e.g.,
electrical to mechanical as an electric motor, mechanical to
electrical as a generator, heat to mechanical as a steam or
gasoline engine.
(1) Note. Included here are patents on a container for, or
package of, an outboard motor assembly.
Subclass:
320
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a home or a business establishment mechanism to
enhance, sustain, or facilitate functions or operations
therein.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a plumbing
fixture, a sound reproducing device such as a phonograph or
tape recorder, a washing machine, a refrigerator, a sewing
machine, a typewriter, or an adding machine.
(2) Note. A hand (held or operated) device e.g., a vacuum
cleaner, an egg beater (but not a mixer-bowl combination), a
floor sweeper, an electric knife or a poultry shear, etc. is
not considered an "appliance".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 for a container for a tool or implement.
576 for a kit including a household or office device, and
for a container for a household appliance plus an ancillary
attachment.
Subclass:
321
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for subassemblies and elements of building
structure.
(1) Note. Included here is a container or package, for a
brick, window, door, shingle, lumber, tile or hardware; e.g.,
hinges and doorknobs.
Subclass:
322
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This subclass is indented under subclass 321. A container
for a cast or molded block-like construction module generally
used to erect a wall or lay a floor.
Subclass:
323
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This subclass is indented under subclass 321. A container
for a sheet-like laminate, or coated construction panel,
generally used for an outer roofing or wall surface.
Subclass:
324
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This subclass is indented under subclass 323. A container
for a tacky or sticky surfaced panel.
Subclass:
325
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This subclass is indented under subclass 321. A container
for a framed or mounted portal casement structure.
Subclass:
326
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for (a) a structure to support the human body,
e.g., chair, bed, stool, or (b) a structure to support or
store household utensils, e.g., table, side board, or (c) a
curtain.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a specialized
furniture or drape component or accessory not elsewhere
provided for, e.g., a curtain rod container.
Subclass:
327
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a space-jumping spark device commonly used for
internal combination engine ignition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
211 for a container for a spark plug plus a contacting
medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, 118 for a spark
plug, per se.
Subclass:
335
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a land, water, air or space transportation
means.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a specialized
vehicle component, which component container is not
specifically provided for elsewhere; e.g., subclasses 318,
319, 327, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, 24 for a
multilevel deck freight car body for the transportation of
four-wheel vehicles.
Subclass:
336
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a looped, wire-like, resilient fastener with a
shield, or cover, for a pointed end.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 for a container for other fasteners.
348 for a container for a haberd asherytype fastener.
372 for a container for plural tools, and see search notes
thereunder.
380 for a container for a plurality of straight, or
unprotected, pins.
Subclass:
337
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a generally U-shaped member used to secure or
position human hair.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
380 for a container for straight pins.
Subclass:
338
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a securement element.
(1) Note. Included here are container means for a driven
fastener, in the sense that the individual fastener is
applied by being pushed through, around or into, material(s)
so as to secure (a) a thing to the material or (b) separate
portions of material(s) together. However, see subclasses
380+ for a pin container.
(2) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 77 of Class 59 for
the line note among Classes 59, 85 and 206.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
230 for a container for a fastener with a tool for applying
said fastener.
348 for a container for a haberdashery type securement.
Subclass:
339
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This subclass is indented under subclass 338. A container
for a securement means used on living tissue.
Subclass:
340
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This subclass is indented under subclass 338. A container
for aU-like, or C-like, securement means which usually has
its open ends further deformed to effect a holding function.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for flaccidly or
integrally (but severably) connected fasteners.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
343 for a container for pin-like fasteners that are
flaccidly or integrally (but severably) connected.
Subclass:
341
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This subclass is indented under subclass 340. A container
wherein the fastener is positioned in an opening of a holding
element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
562 for a tray-type container including an aperture to hold
an article.
Subclass:
342
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This subclass is indented under subclass 338. A container
wherein each fastener is inverted with respect to its
adjacent fastener.
Subclass:
343
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This subclass is indented under subclass 338. A container
wherein a fastener is so joined (a) to a limber sheet (web or
band) material, or (b) to another fastener, that the fastener
may readily be separated from the material or from another
fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
340 for a similar container for a staple, clip, belt or
lacing hook fastener.
Subclass:
344
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This subclass is indented under subclass 343. A container
wherein the fastener is sandwiched by supporting material.
Subclass:
345
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This subclass is indented under subclass 343. A container
wherein fasteners are held by the same sheet or web of
material.
Subclass:
346
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This subclass is indented under subclass 345. A container
wherein each fastener is positioned perpendicular to the
supporting material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
383 for a container for pins or needles held normal to a
supporting member.
Subclass:
347
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This subclass is indented under subclass 345. A container
wherein each fastener is positioned in an opening in the
supporting material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
382 for a container for pins or needles held in openings of
supporting material.
562 for a tray-type container including an aperture to hold
an article.
Subclass:
348
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for apparel securement elements.
(1) Note. The fasteners are generally of metal intended for
sewing or riveting to clothing items.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 for a container for driven fasteners.
380 for a container for pins or needles.
Subclass:
349
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container arranged either as to shape, interior compartments,
or retaining devices for holding an implement.
(1) Note. As used here, a tool or implement is a means for
(a) modifying the condition, state, position, shape or
appearance or material, e.g., soldering iron, shovel, wrench,
knife, or (b) exerting a force or restraint on an article or
material, e.g., hammer, prybar, or (c) applying or removing a
fastener, coating or lamina, e.g., screwdriver, brush, vacuum
cleaner which means is manipulated (i.e., applied to said
article or material) by an operator. The tool may be the
entire device as for example an electric hand drill or merely
the work contacting element a drill bit. A device which is
actuated by an operator but includes other means to establish
a tool-work relationship as for example the work support base
of a drill press is considered an apparatus rather than a
tool, though the work modifying means, per se, is still a
tool.
(2) Note. Included hereunder is a container for, or a
collection of, plural (or diverse) appliance attachments or
tools. Such tools per se are not considered to constitute a
"kit" for subclasses 223+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
207 for a tool container including an ancillary medium
contacting such tool, e.g., antirust composition.
229 for a kit which combines an applicator with the thing or
material to be applied, e.g., a container for a fastener plus
the fastener driver.
234 for a pocket or personal use container combination which
includes a tool.
304 for a container for a tool combined with a tire.
320 for a container for a household appliance.
576 for a container for a household appliance plus an
ancillary tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 70.8 for a support or rack
for holding a tool.
Subclass:
350
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
wherein the tool is supported by magnetic means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, subclass 8, for a magnetic workholder and
see search note thereunder.
Subclass:
351
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for a motor driven shaver.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 42, for a powered razor, per se.
Subclass:
352
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for the cutting element of a shaving instrumentality
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 for a container for a razor blade including an ancillary
contacting medium, e.g., oil.
228 for a razor kit.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 32 for a razor, per se.
Subclass:
353
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This subclass is indented under subclass 352. A container
erected from a scored or crease-marked sheet of material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
491 for a container formed from an erectable scored or
crease-marked sheet of material, and see search notes
thereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 100 for a
folded blank paperboard box.
Subclass:
354
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This subclass is indented under subclass 352. A container
for two or more razor blades.
Subclass:
355
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This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Container
including structure to facilitate taking a blade out of the
container.
(1) Note. See the reference to Class 221, Article
Dispensing, in this (206) class definition under Search
Class, for the locus of article dispensing features.
Subclass:
356
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This subclass is indented under subclass 355. A container
wherein the structure for getting a blade out of the
container is configured for actuation by a mating portion of
a razor.
(1) Note. This subclass is limited to the container or
blade package, per se. The combination of blade container, or
package, with a razor is in Class 30.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, 40 for a razor combined with a blade magazine.
Subclass:
357
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This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Container with
an opening for digital contact with a blade to remove it.
Subclass:
358
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This subclass is indented under subclass 357. A container
including means whereby a finger may move a blade out of the
container in one direction and the next blade in another
direction.
Subclass:
359
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This subclass is indented under subclass 354. A container
with means to separately hold a "used" blade.
Subclass:
360
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This subclass is indented under subclass 359. A container
wherein a "used" blade inserted into the discard container
moves a "used" blade, or blades, already in said discard
container against yielding means to clamp the "used" blades
or maintain the "unused" blades in proper position for
subsequent removal.
Subclass:
361
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for a bristle-like implement for cleaning or coating.
(1) Note. Included here is a swab or sponge container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
209 for a container for a brush plus a contacting medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, for a brush,
per se.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 129
for a supply container with a brush applicator.
Subclass:
362
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This subclass is indented under subclass 361. A container
for two or more brushes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 for a container for plural tools and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
362.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 362. A container
wherein work contacting elements of the brush are normal to
the extent of the handle.
(1) Note. The patents for a brush container collected here
usually pertain to tooth brush holders.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 65 for a brush rack.
Subclass:
362.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 361. A container
wherein the work contacting elements of the brush are normal
to the extent of the handle.
Subclass:
362.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 362.2. A container
wherein the brush handle extends out of the container.
Subclass:
362.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 361. A container
formed from an erectable scored or crease-marked sheet or
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
491 and see search note thereunder, for other folded blank
container structure.
Subclass:
363
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for a tool or instrumentality employed for medical or dental
purposes.
(1) Note. While the terms "medical" or "dental" are used in
a very broad sense, they are not taken to include tools for
cosmetic or toilet use. See search notes to Class 132,
below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
210 for a container for a body treatment tool including a
tool contacting medium.
306 for a container for a thermometer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for surgery tools, per
se.
132, Toilet, 286 for toilet kits.
570, Organic Compounds, for a therapeutic type kit including
tools plus other medicinal articles or materials, e.g., first
aid kit.
Subclass:
364
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This subclass is indented under subclass 363. A container
for an instrumentality to induce fluid into the body.
(a) Included here is a container for an enema or douche
bags, a hypodermic syringe, a catheter, etc., and components
thereof.
Subclass:
365
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This subclass is indented under subclass 364. A container
for a device, or its component parts, used to inject fluid
under or through the skin.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a hypodermic
needle, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
210 for a container including an ancillary contacting medium
for a body treatment tool.
380 for a container to hold a plurality of other needle-like
tools.
Subclass:
366
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This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Container for
two or more hypodermic devices.
Subclass:
367
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This subclass is indented under subclass 363. A container
wherein the instrumentality is a splinter, or analogous small
carrier, charged with a medicinal material, usually cowpox
and ordinarily meant to be used once and discarded.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
604, Surgery, 46 for vaccinating needles and holders.
Subclass:
368
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This subclass is indented under subclass 363. A container
for a dental tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
433, Dentistry, 25 for a dental tool, per se, especially
subclass 116 for a protective cover for a dental tool,
employed while using the tool.
Subclass:
369
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This subclass is indented under subclass 368. A container
for two or more dental tools.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 for a container for plural tools and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
370
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This subclass is indented under subclass 363. A container
for (a) two or more medical tools, or (b) a medical tool plus
a tool for some other purpose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 for a container for plural tools and see search notes
thereunder.
373 for a container for plural diverse tools.
Subclass:
371
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for a hand instrumentality used in (a) secretarial activity
or (b) technical drawing.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a pen, pencil or
drawing compass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
224 for a draftman or lettering kit.
Subclass:
372
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for two or more tools.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 373 for the
distinction between "plural" and "diverse".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
234 for a pocket container for tools.
305 for a container for plural instruments.
336 for a container for plural safety pins.
337 for a container for plural forked hairpins.
354 for a container for plural razor blades.
362 for a container for plural brushes.
369 for a container for plural dental tools.
370 for a container for plural or diverse body treatment
tools.
Subclass:
373
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This subclass is indented under subclass 372. A container
wherein at least one of the plural tools is a distinctly
different instrumentality, e.g., a hammer and a saw.
(1) Note. Variations in size or material are not considered
a "distinct" difference, and a container for such multiple
tools is classified under "plural" above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
223 for a container for an appliance plus ancillary tools.
234 for a pocket container for tools.
370 for a container for diverse body treatment tools.
Subclass:
374
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This subclass is indented under subclass 373. A container
wherein each of the diverse tools utilizes the same manually
held member for actuation.
(1) Note. Because so many of the wrenches of subclasses
376+ and drills or taps of subclass 379 also utilize a common
handle, no cross-references for this feature have been made
to this (374) subclass. A full search for a container for
diverse tools with a common handle must include subclasses
376+ and 379+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
275 for a container for plural tools with a common handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 110.1, for a handle, per se, and
see search notes thereunder for loci of other handles.
Subclass:
375
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This subclass is indented under subclass 372. A container
wherein the container also encases a manually held actuation
member, which member is the same for all the plural tools.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
374 for a container for diverse tools with a common handle.
Subclass:
376
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This subclass is indented under subclass 372. A container
for instrumentalities for applying torque to an article,
generally for turning (or holding against turning) of a nut
or bolt.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, 53 for wrenches, per se.
Subclass:
377
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This subclass is indented under subclass 376. A container
wherein the wrenches are of the type which mate internally of
an article to be turned, or held against turning.
Subclass:
378
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This subclass is indented under subclass 376. A container
wherein the wrenches are of the type which mate externally
over the end of an article to be turned, or held against
turning.
Subclass:
379
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This subclass is indented under subclass 372. A container
for instrumentalities which (a) cut a hole in material by
advancing along the axis about which they rotate or (b) cut a
thread interior of a hole.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
408, Cutting by Use of Rotating Axially Moving Tool, 199 for
a drill or tap, per se.
Subclass:
380
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This subclass is indented under subclass 372. A container
wherein the tools are slender elongated elements or similar
articles not elsewhere classified.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for a match packet or container. Included with matches
are toothpicks when such toothpicks are held as a group
rather than as individual members.
338 for a container for a fastener. Included as a fastener
is a nail.
443 for a container for plural rod-like articles.
Subclass:
381
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This subclass is indented under subclass 380. A container
for the stylus of an audio recording or reproducing device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
369, Dynamic Information Storage or Retrieval, subclass 172
for a stylus holder including a container to hold and permit
consecutive replacement of plural styli.
Subclass:
382
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This subclass is indented under subclass 380. A container
wherein the needle or needle-like articles are retained in
holes of a supporting member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
347 for a fastener held in the aperture of a support
member.
562 for a tray-type container including an aperture to hold
an article.
Subclass:
383
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This subclass is indented under subclass 382. A container
wherein the "needles" are held perpendicular to the general
plane of the supporting member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
346 for a fastener held in a plane normal to that of a
flaccid support member.
Subclass:
384
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a measured volume of a relatively heavy viscous
lubricating material adapted to fit into a dispensing means.
Subclass:
385
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a waxy colored lip cosmetic or a measured
volume thereof to fit into a dispensing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, subclass 79 for a cosmetic stick type toilet
kit.
Subclass:
386
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including a characteristic, or structure,
specialized to an article handling skid (platform or package)
arranged to be moved by a fork lift truck.
(1) Note. Included here is a stack of articles so bundled
as to provide openings for the forks of a lift truck.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, 51.11 for an
industrial platform, or skid, per se.
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclass 35
for a group of articles packaged together with an on-and-off
base for shipment as a unit on board a freight carrier; and
wherein interengaging means (e.g., a load lashing means) is
provided between the load unit and the freight carrier for
retaining or otherwise accommodating the load unit thereon
against the hazards of transportation; and subclass 46 for a
shipping support unit on which a single article only is
prepackaged on an on-and-off base for shipment as a load unit
on board a freight carrier, with or without the accommodating
means interengagingly reacting between the load unit or the
freight carrier.
Subclass:
387.1
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For holding a tape cassette:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. A container
including a structure for removably containing an encased
elongated strip of recording medium on which information may
be stored.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, especially subclass 40 and 41 for a
rack for holding recording media.
360, Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval,
subclass 132 for a housed magnetic tape, per se.
Subclass:
387.11
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Including structure intended to prevent theft or unauthorized
use:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387.1. A container
including a structure intended to deter pilferage or
unapproved access to the contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.5 for a container including a structural locking
modification.
Subclass:
387.12
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Including a reciprocating support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387.1. A container
including a supporting surface which slides relative to the
container for holding the recording medium.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 9.1 for a cabinet for
recording media.
Subclass:
387.13
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Including book-type cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387.1. A container
including a spine and panels hinged thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
472 for a book-type cover including an attached article
retainer not intended to hold cassettes.
Subclass:
387.14
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For plural different sized cassettes or boxed and unboxed
cassettes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387.1. A container
including a structure for containing (a) multiple cassettes
not of unitary dimensions or (b) both a cassette with a
removable housing and an unhoused cassette.
Subclass:
387.15
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Including plural slots for plural cassettes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387.1. A container
including multiple narrow grooves for holding multiple
cassettes.
Subclass:
388
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for attenuated strand or thread in hank-like form.
(1) Note. Included here as strand or thread are fiber,
line, cord, ribbon, twine, braid, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
389 for similar material arranged in roll form with or
without a core member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, 159 for similar
material in roll form with or without a core member.
Subclass:
389
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container or wrapper, for coiled or wound material with or
without supporting structure (e.g., core or spool) wherein
the coiling or winding, or unwinding, is disclosed as
performed while said material is disassociated from the
encompassing container or wrapper.
(1) Note. The material may be (a) relatively wide fabric
(e.g., sheeting, wire fencing, batting, floor covering,
etc.), (b) narrow band (e.g., tape bandaging, film etc.) (c)
attenuated (e.g., strand, tube, wire, cable, etc.) and (d)
single or multilayer.
(2) Note. The term "encompassing container or wrapper"
includes: (a) a box with or without a lid (b) a bag or
envelope (c) a sheet covering-solid, foraminous or
articulated (d) a strand, or band, toroid-coiled about the
wound material, i.e., transversely through a central axially
opening (e) a peripheral band, tube or cylinder with end
closures.
(3) Note. The term "disassociated" is used to indicate that
there is a destruction (or irreversible modification) of
wrapper, package, cover material retainer structure in order
to wind or unwind content material. Thus undoing a mere
fold, flap or tuck in cover material is not destruction.
However, note that subclasses 53, 54 and 55 have been
retained in this class (206) though the clamp retainer is not
destroyed to wind or unwind content. See search note to Class
242, below.
(4) Note. In (2) and (3) Notes, above, the "container" or
"wrapper" or "securement" may be a single unitary member or
put together of multiple elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
225 for a kit including wound material.
308 for a music roll container.
316 for a container for a photograpic film roll.
338 for a container of fasteners in roll form.
380 for a container of needle type tools in roll form.
387.1 for a container for a tape cartridge.
388 for a container for nonspooled filamentary material.
613 for a tapelike container for electrical components.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, particularly 326, 341+,
348+, and 588+ for an enclosed coil holder designed for
winding or unwinding while a coil remains with the container,
and subclasses 159+ for a coiled storage package, per se.
Subclass:
390
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
wherein content items are joined together so as to form a
band or strip, which band or strip is then coiled or wound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
338 for fasteners coiled in a similar manner.
380 for needle type tools supported in similar fashion.
Subclass:
391
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
for two or more distinct coils.
Subclass:
392
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This subclass is indented under subclass 391. A container
wherein the material is textile filamentary material.
Subclass:
393
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This subclass is indented under subclass 391. A container
wherein the coiled filament, strip or web is continuous from
coil to coil.
Subclass:
394
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This subclass is indented under subclass 391. A container
wherein two or more of the coils extend along the same axis.
Subclass:
395
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
erected from a scored or crease-marked sheet or panel.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
491 for a folded blank container and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
396
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This subclass is indented under subclass 395. A container
including a tab or element struck up from the sheet, which
tab engages the central opening of the coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for a container for an annular article.
397 for a nonfolded blank container which utilizes the
central opening of the coil to secure said coil.
Subclass:
397
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
which utilizes the central opening of a coil to secure said
coil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for a container for an annular article.
396 for a folded blank container with a core flap.
Subclass:
398
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
for a flanged spool with enclosing means, completely or
partially, bridging the space between spool flanges or spool
ends.
Subclass:
399
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This subclass is indented under subclass 398. A container
wherein the enclosing means are a plurality of bar-like
members, spaced or abutting each other.
Subclass:
400
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This subclass is indented under subclass 398. A container
wherein said enclosing material is a band or web with
juxtaposed and releaseably secured ends.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
398 for a peripheral fixed sleeve reel cover.
Subclass:
401
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This subclass is indented under subclass 398. A container
wherein said enclosing means are a plurality of panels
successively disposed around the spool.
(1) Note. Included here are sheet segments with edge
portions deflected from the arcuate "panel" segments.
Subclass:
402
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This subclass is indented under subclass 397. A container
wherein said enclosing means is the cylindrical skirt portion
of an open ended can member the radial spool end serving as a
terminus for said can member.
Subclass:
403
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
wherein two facing casing sections conjointly enclosed coiled
or wound material.
Subclass:
404
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This subclass is indented under subclass 403. A container
including means for rapid or snap opening action of the
casing sections.
(1) Note. Included here are casing sections that effect a
quick release by translation relative to each other.
Subclass:
405
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This subclass is indented under subclass 404. A container
including latching means is a middle portion of the casing
sections.
Subclass:
406
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This subclass is indented under subclass 405. A container
including a yieldable or elastic securement means for said
latch.
Subclass:
407
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including a cylindrical casing with a distinct radial
terminus.
(1) Note. Included here is a casing formed by a helically
wound strip.
(2) Note. Included here is a casing with concentric, spaced
cylindrical walls between which material is disposed.
Subclass:
408
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including a support or retainer means to hold a coil in fixed
location in or on the container.
Subclass:
409
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
having an opening in cover material through which content can
be incrementally removed.
(1) Note. Access to the opening requires destruction of a
sealing element or removal of a portion of cover material.
See line note to Class 242 in subclass 389 of this (206)
class.
Subclass:
410
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including a sheet or panel of pliant or supple cover
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
548 for a camp or lunch kit with a flaccid wrapper.
Subclass:
411
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
wherein the content material has one surface bondable to some
other surface subsequent to uncoiling from the container.
Subclass:
412
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including two or more like or different elements in
superposed, unattached relation.
Subclass:
413
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
including a radial shield against, or adjacent, the side of
coiled material, with means to hold the shield in position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for stock material in the form of a single or
plural layer web or pad or sheet, from which the shield
protector may be made, and especially 182 for a corrugated
web or sheet, and subclasses 304.4+ for a composite web or
sheet embodying a component or porous or cellular material.
Subclass:
414
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This subclass is indented under subclass 413. A container
including a short cylindrical rim portion.
Subclass:
415
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This subclass is indented under subclass 413. A container
including an element positioned within the axial opening of
the coil to hold the shield.
Subclass:
416
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This subclass is indented under subclass 415. A container
wherein both sides are shielded and both shields are held by
the same element within the axial opening of the coil.
Subclass:
417
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This subclass is indented under subclass 389. A container
wherein the content material is an unwoven mat of lengths of
filamentary material.
Subclass:
418
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container of an electric light, or electronic valve, in its
envelope.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for (a) an
incandescent, fluorescent or flash lamp or (b) a radio TV or
radar tube.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
68 for a container for an incandescent mantle.
426 for a container for stemware.
521 for a shock protection type container.
Subclass:
419
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This subclass is indented under subclass 418. A container
for two or more bulbs or tubes.
Subclass:
420
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. A container
wherein at least several of the bulbs or tubes are of
different size or have different electrical characteristics.
Subclass:
421
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. A container
wherein the bulbs are positioned end to end.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
430 for a container for coaxial abutting receptacles.
Subclass:
422
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This subclass is indented under subclass 419. A container
wherein the bulbs are positioned side by side, with adjacent
bulbs inverted end for end.
(1) Note. Such allochiral arrangement permits limited
"nesting" of one bulb with respect to its adjacent bulb.
Subclass:
423
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for holding growing, freshly cut, or imitation
vegetation.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for an imitation
floral decoration.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for a container for an annular article (e.g., a floral
wreath).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
47, Plant Husbandry, 41, 66.1+ and particularly subclass 84
for holders for cut flowers used in floral arrangements, the
combination of a growing plant and a receptacle, or a
receptacle specialized to preserving the life of a plant.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 23
for artificial or treated natural vegetation combined with a
means, other than a receptacle or container, to support the
vegetation.
Subclass:
424
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for sheets or pages bound together by a cover.
Subclass:
425
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for paper record items, which container permits
removal, inspection or annotation of individual items.
(1) Note. Included here are file subcombinations (such as a
follower, per se), not elsewhere classified.
(2) Note. The file may include blank or annotated items.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
39 for a pocket case for tickers, cards, stamps, etc.
424 for a container for "bound" sheets.
556 for a plate or sheet container with a follower.
557 for a tray-type container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 67.1 for a
file folder or file envelope.
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, for "bound" records and
components thereof.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, appropriate subclass, for an apertured or notched
sheet retainer, which sheet can be removed without mutilation
of said sheet.
Subclass:
426
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a goblet type drinking vessel-usually one with
a stem and foot.
Subclass:
427
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more potable liquid vessels, e.g., cans,
bottles or jars.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for articles - other
than cans, bottles or jars - when such articles are supported
in like manner.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 for a similar container which includes spacer means
between adjacent cans or bottles and means for pendulously
hand supporting the assemblage.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 934
for a cross-reference art collection of plural blanks of
paperboard or similar material intended for use as a
partitioned receptacle to transport bottles.
Subclass:
428
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
including a strip of flexible material for manual support.
Subclass:
429
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
wherein the side of a file of adjacent cans or bottles is
open to view.
(1) Note. Such exposure or opening allows viewing of
container content when plural containers are stacked one
above the other.
Subclass:
430
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
wherein at least two retained vessel are engaged end to end.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
421 for a container for axially aligned light bulbs.
Subclass:
431
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
wherein the retained vessels are generally of square or
rectangular cross-sectional shape.
Subclass:
432
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
including a generally thin, flaccid material drawn against
the contents or portions of the container itself.
(1) Note. Usually the shrinking is effected by heat or
vacuum treatment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
497 for a shrink film package.
Subclass:
433
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
including specific means for preventing, or minimizing,
damage to retained vessels during rough handling of the
container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
521 for a shock protection type container.
Subclass:
434
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
including (a) parallel side walls respectively positioned
adjacent opposite sides or ends of a row, or parallel rows,
of retained vessels and (b) top and bottom walls integrally
joined to said side walls and positioned adjacent the ends of
said vessels, said container having no end walls.
Subclass:
435
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This subclass is indented under subclass 427. A container
having (a) a base with vessels aligned in a row thereon and
(b) a panel, bar, rod, or other elongate component shiftable
relative to said base to engage one side of said vessels,
thereby holding the vessels, in the container.
Subclass:
436
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more four-sided vessels.
(1) Note. Typically, the vessels are made of flaccid
triangular panels closed onto each other to completely
encompass the content.
(2) Note. Included here are arrangements of four-sided
receptacles in a container to minimize requirements and
provide mutual support.
Subclass:
438
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for an object or substance adapted for use in the
treatment of wounds or diseased portions of the body.
(1) Note. See search note under subclass 363 for cosmetic
or toilet body treatment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
363 for a container for a therapeutic type tool, per se, or
a plurality or kit of such tools.
524.1 for a container with specified material for the cover
or content.
570 for an assemblage or kit of the therapeutic type, e.g.,
a first aid kit of tools and medicine.
Subclass:
439
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This subclass is indented under subclass 438. A container
wherein at least a portion of the container material permits
the ingress or egress of a gaseous state substance.
(1) Note. Generally the gas serves to treat, or protect
against treatment of, the content.
Subclass:
440
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This subclass is indented under subclass 438. A container
for a wrapping or cover for a wound.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 41 for bandage
structure.
Subclass:
441
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This subclass is indented under subclass 440. A container
wherein the wound cover is a relatively narrow band of
limited length and generally in flat form.
Subclass:
442
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for wire, or strap-like, securement elements used
to fasten or hold bundled material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83.5 for a bale package, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 594
for metallic stock material having plural layers mechanically
fastened together.
Subclass:
443
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more objects generally circular in
cross-section and relatively long in an axial direction as
compared to the cross-section dimension.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
315.11 for a quiver for arrows.
338 for a container for nails.
371 for a container for pencils or pens.
379 for a container for drills or taps.
380 for a container for needle type tools including pins and
toothpicks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 60.1 for a support or rack for
holding an article having an significant elongated portion.
Subclass:
445
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more relatively flat, circular panels.
(1) Note. Usually the panels are stacked with faces aligned
to form a cylindrical assemblage within the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
42 for a pocket container for disc-like pellets.
Subclass:
446
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a barrel-like, or drum-like, member.
(1) Note. Excluded from this subclass is a container for a
woundup reel or roll of material, for which see search notes
below.
(2) Note. Included here is a container for a printing
roll.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
15 for a phonograph cylinder container.
308 for a music roll container.
389 for a container for a roll, or reel, of material and see
notes thereunder for the locus of other roll, or reel,
packages.
Subclass:
447
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a sticky or adhesive faced article, generally
so held as to inhibit or avoid cohesion.
Subclass:
448
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container configured, or including adjunct retainer
structure, for a curvilinear plate or plate-like member.
(1) Note. Included here is a wrap-around windshield
container.
Subclass:
449
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a generally flat panel, pane or leaf.
(1) Note. Generally, plural sheets in this subclass are in
face-to-face alignment, e.g., a stack or pack, or in spaced
parallel position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
39 for a pocket type ticket case. See (1) Note under
subclass 37.
73 for a tray container for card or sheet.
215 for a stationery or carbon paper container.
323 for a shingle container.
386 for a container including a pallet feature.
389 for a container for textile web-like material.
425 for a file for plural cards or sheets.
554 for a container for paper bags.
Subclass:
450
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This subclass is indented under subclass 449. A container
including a securement member on a folded ply holder for said
panel, pane or leaf.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 138
for a book cover provided with a carrying handle.
Subclass:
451
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This subclass is indented under subclass 449. A container
wherein a plurality of panels or panes are secured together,
usually by a band or rod-like element or gripper.
(1) Note. A glued edge or adhesive securement is not
"bound".
Subclass:
452
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This subclass is indented under subclass 451. A container
wherein the band or rod-like element includes a screw-nut
arrangement.
Subclass:
453
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This subclass is indented under subclass 449. A container
including a separate element to shield the sharp extremities
of the panel or pane.
(1) Note. Included here is a corner or edge protector, per
se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for stock material in the form of a single or
plural layer web or pad or sheet, from which the shield
protector may be made, and especially 182 for a corrugated
web or sheet, and subclasses 304.4+ for a composite web or
sheet embodying a component or porous or cellular material.
Subclass:
454
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This subclass is indented under subclass 449. A container
for panel or pane that is frail, weak or
chemically-physically susceptive to change under normal
ambient conditions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
307 for a container under the class definition for removably
containing a machine readable recording medium.
309 for a phonos:graphic disk container.
524.1 for an acid proof container.
Subclass:
455
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This subclass is indented under subclass 454. A container
for an undeveloped light-sensitive panel.
Subclass:
456
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This subclass is indented under subclass 454. A container
for a microscope, or projection transparency.
Subclass:
457
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container exhibiting a desired visual effect by a means which
(a) includes coloration, (b) forms a design configuration by
relationship of container or content component, (c) assumes
the appearance of a disparate object, e.g., animal or human
figure.
Subclass:
458
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This subclass is indented under subclass 457. A container
for an item of apparel, or an accessory therefor, (a) so
positioned as to display the item as actually worn or (b) an
item which appears to be such apparel or accessory being
worn.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
278 for a container for apparel.
Subclass:
459.1
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WITH INDICATOR (I.E., VARIABLE INFORMATION EXHIBITING
MEANS):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including (1) means intended to change in
appearance or in any other sensory-evident way for the
purpose of conveying information about the container or its
contents, or (2) means intended to show a change in the
container or its contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
459.5 for a container with static information exhibiting
means.
534 for an ampule, capsule, pellet or granule with an
indicator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 13 for a closure of that
class type with a condition signal or indicator.
62, Refrigeration, 125 for a refrigeration device with an
indicator.
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for a
measuring or testing indicator which may be used with a
receptacle.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 285 for a
coffee maker with a signal, indicator or observation means
and subclass 342 for a cooking device with a signal,
indicator or observation means.
109, Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device, subclass 31
for a safe with a signal or indicator.
116, Signals and Indicators, appropriate subclasses for a
mechanical signal or indicator which may be used on a
receptacle, particularly 200 for an indicator, per se.
122, Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers, subclass 504.2 for a
boiler with an alarm or indicator.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 388.1 for a fluid fuel
burner other than a top-accessible liquid heating vessel and
an indicator or signaler feature.
137, Fluid Handling, 551 for a fluid handling system or
device with indicator, register, recorder alarm or inspection
means.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 104 for a pipe
with indicating means.
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coating Means, 94 for a device of that subclass type with
signal, indicator, recorder, exhibitor or inspection means.
165, Heat Exchange, 11.1 for a device of that class type
with alarm, indictor, signal, register, recorder test or
inspection means.
215, Bottles and Jars, 365 for a bottle or jar with content
indicating means.
220, Receptacles, Digest 16 for a digest of receptacles with
a pressure indicator.
221, Article Dispensing, 2 for a dispenser with a recorder,
register, indicator, signal or exhibitor and subclass 155 for
a dispenser with transparent inspection means without
indicia.
232, Deposit and Collection Receptacles, 34 for a mail box
with a signal or indicator.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 234 for a receptacle with
supporting means of that class type with an exhibitor or
indicator.
340, Communications: Electrical, appropriate subclasses for
an electrical indicator which may be used in combination with
a receptacle.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 87 for a food container or product with indicating
means.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 913
for a cross-reference art collection for a material designed
to be responsive to temperature, light moisture, etc.
Subclass:
459.5
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WITH INDICIA OR AREA MODIFIED FOR INDICIA:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including a static information exhibiting means or
a surface portion specifically modified for static
information exhibiting means.
(1) Note. The information is usually about the container or
its contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
232 for a package in combination with a booklet, leaflet or
recording means.
281 for a container including indicia which is intended to
hold an article of clothing.
459.1 for a container with variable information conveying
means.
534 for an ampule, capsule, pellet or granule with indicia.
803 for a cross-reference art collection for a receptacle
with a detachable coupon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses
for a card or sign with indicia which may be used in
combination with a receptacle, particularly 306 for
cylindrical box-carried indicia, subclass 308 for
basket-carried indicia, subclasses 310+ for bottle-carried
indicia, subclasses 312+ for box-carried indicia and subclass
324 for tableware-carried indicia.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 311.1 for a static
structure with indicia.
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 203 for a closure for a
bottle or jar with visual indicia intended to warn a user as
to the bottle contents, subclass 230 for a closure for a
bottle or jar with visual indicia, and subclasses 365+ for a
bottle or jar with content indicating means.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 921
for a cross-reference art collection for a paper or
paperboard receptacle with mailing indicia.
283, Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses, particularly
subclass 81 for a label for indicia where the invention
relates to the printed matter rather than the physical
characteristics of the label itself.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 234.1 for a receptacle
with supporting means of that class type with content
indicia.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 87 for a food container or product with indicating
means.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 187
for a structurally defined web or sheet with nonplanar
uniform thickness in the form of indicia.
Subclass:
460
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a base or backer member on to which a
content item is held by means of a glue, paste or other
cementitious substance.
Subclass:
461
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a relatively rigid plate-like backer
member to which an enclosing cover for a content item is
affixed.
(1) Note. Included here are "bubble" or "blister" type
packages.
Subclass:
462
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This subclass is indented under subclass 461. A container
including an opening in the backer member with the enclosing
cover extending through and above the plane of said
plate-like member.
Subclass:
463
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This subclass is indented under subclass 462. A container
wherein the enclosing cover extends from both sides of the
plate-like member.
Subclass:
464
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This subclass is indented under subclass 461. A container in
which enclosing cover and backer member are joined together
by a projection or tab on one frictionally fitting into a
narrow opening in the other.
Subclass:
465
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This subclass is indented under subclass 464. A container
wherein flaps or tabs on opposite sides of said enclosing
cover extend into parallel narrow openings in the plate-like
member.
Subclass:
466
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This subclass is indented under subclass 461. A container
wherein said enclosing cover is a pouch or sack.
Subclass:
467
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This subclass is indented under subclass 461. A container
including a displaceable component for access to the
content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 24 for closures, per se, and see search
notes thereunder for the locus of other similar closure.
Subclass:
468
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This subclass is indented under subclass 467. A container
wherein said movable closure is translated.
Subclass:
469
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This subclass is indented under subclass 467. A container
wherein said movable closure includes a tear line or weakened
wall portion which must be ruptured to permit movement.
Subclass:
470
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This subclass is indented under subclass 467. A container
wherein said movable closure is swingably connected to either
said enclosing cover or said backer member.
Subclass:
471
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This subclass is indented under subclass 461. A container
wherein the enclosing cover closely conforms to the shape of
the content to hold said content.
(1) Note. Generally, the enclosing cover is a thin film of
flaccid sheet material.
Subclass:
472
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein a folded ply enclosure includes at least
one integral holding means for a content item.
Subclass:
473
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This subclass is indented under subclass 472. A container
including distinct, different, holders for each of plural
content items.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
483 for diverse retainers for one or more articles held to a
base.
Subclass:
474
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This subclass is indented under subclass 472. A container
wherein the folded ply enclosure includes a flap, or
projection, frictionally engaging a narrow opening to
maintain a folded closed position.
Subclass:
475
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This subclass is indented under subclass 472. A container
including an aperture in the folded ply enclosure permitting
examination of content.
Subclass:
476
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a planar base member with a flap,
tab, or loop element and a content item held (a) between said
element and the base member or (b) within an opening in said
element.
Subclass:
477
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a planar backer member to which is
secured a holder to grasp the content.
(1) Note. Included here is a holder such as a clip, clamp
or band.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
560 for a tray-type container with means to latch or lock
content against removal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 510 for a clasp-down device, i.e.,
resilient means clasping an article on opposed sides to hold
it onto an underlying support. See, too, subclasses 500+
for a hold-down device; i.e., means including an element
which overlies an upwardly facing surface portion of an
article to hold the article onto a base. The overlying
element may be resilient.
Subclass:
478
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This subclass is indented under subclass 477. A container
wherein the holder is a flaccid or flexible element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 499 for tie-down structure; i.e.,
the use of flexible element means to secure an article to a
base.
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, 96, for
inventions in load lashing; i.e., the use of flaccid element
means to secure lading to the base of a freight carrier
during shipment.
Subclass:
479
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This subclass is indented under subclass 478. A container
wherein the holder is an extended length of band or
filamentary material folded into multiple bights.
Subclass:
480
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This subclass is indented under subclass 477. A container
wherein a stiff, or firm, holder is yieldably urged to grasp
the content.
Subclass:
481
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This subclass is indented under subclass 477. A container
wherein the holder is a stiff, or firm bight of material
extending around at least a portion of the content.
Subclass:
482
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This subclass is indented under subclass 477. A container
wherein the holder is a flap, or tab, cut and folded from the
backer member.
Subclass:
483
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This subclass is indented under subclass 477. A container
including at least two different holders to grasp a content
item or plural content items.
(1) Note. "Different" holders are understood to refer to
distinctions in kind rather than shape or size, e.g., a
spring clip and a loop.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
473 for a folder ply type cover with diverse retainers for
one or more articles.
Subclass:
484
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container comprising content (an article or material) held
between two flaccid sheets said sheets being sealed together
completely around the content.
(1) Note. The "flaccid sheets" may themselves be either
single or multilayered. See subclass 524.2 for specified
multilayered cover construction or material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.2 for a container with specified plural different lamina
for the cover structure or material.
Subclass:
484.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 484. A container
wherein at least a portion of the sheet cover material permit
the ingress or egress of a gaseous state substance.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439 for a container for a body treatment article or material
with a gas permeable cover.
Subclass:
484.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 484. A container
wherein each flaccid sheet includes to or more layers of
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.2 for a container including plural different lamina wall
structure.
524.9 for a container including plural similar lamina wall
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for laminate structure or material, per se.
Subclass:
485
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein a content item is supported in the openings
of parallel (or facing) container sides or in the openings of
parallel (or facing) portions of retainer structure.
Subclass:
485.1
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Cuplike article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. A container
which is intended to support a small handheld receptacle
having curved wall structure.
(1) Note. A cup is normally used to hold food such as a
beverage, ice cream, nuts, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
519 for a cup, per se, modified for nesting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for a cup, per se,
which is made of a material other than paper or a paperlike
material, particularly subclass 675.
Subclass:
486
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein a content item is supported in the opening
of a planar panel or sheet.
(1) Note. Generally, the panel or sheet constitutes the
basic "container" or "retainer" structure means for this
class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
562 for a tray-type container including an aperture to hold
an article.
Subclass:
487
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This subclass is indented under subclass 486. A container
wherein the item includes a projection which is engaged in a
complementary narrow opening of the panel.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
464 for an article housing attached to a panel by tongue and
slot engagement.
Subclass:
488
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This subclass is indented under subclass 486. A container
including a separate and distinct support means for the
item.
Subclass:
489
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This subclass is indented under subclass 488. A container
wherein the separate support means is a flaccid film or
lamina.
Subclass:
490
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This subclass is indented under subclass 486. A container
wherein the opening is a slot or groove of the edge of the
support panel or sheet.
Subclass:
493
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container which is received, in whole or part, within an
aperture of a content item to hold or position said item.
(1) Note. The retainer may be a projection, post, finger,
annular sleeve, spindle, core, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
278 for an apparel support that enters an opening in the
apparel.
303 for a container for an annular article.
310 for a phonograph disk with a spindle-like retainer.
389 for a container for a roll or reel.
Subclass:
494
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein a flaccid panel is doubled upon itself.
(1) Note. Generally the resultant arrangement is a compact
visual display of the panel material.
(2) Note. Included here is a container for a plurality of
empty bags doubled upon themselves.
Subclass:
495
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a base or backer member (a) onto
which a content item is pegged or pin-fastened or (b) about
an edge of which a content item is folded.
(1) Note. When the item is folded about plural edges it is
considered a winding, for which see subclasses 389+.
Subclass:
496
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This subclass is indented under subclass 37. A container for
trash; e.g., spent matches, tobacco refuse, discarded chewing
gum.
(1) Note. See search notes under subclass 125 for the locus
of other debris receivers.
Subclass:
497
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container consisting of a generally thin, flaccid material
drawn against the content or portions thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
432 for a shrink type wrapper for plural beverage type
receptacles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 87.01 for a
wrapper, per se.
Subclass:
499
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including a plurality of content items (a) either
piled one on the other or (b) interfitted or mated.
(1) Note. Included here, as a content item, is an article
or a receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
501 through 520, for nesting or stacking of receptacles.
535 for ampoules, capsules, pellets or granules stacked
within a container.
Subclass:
500
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This subclass is indented under subclass 499. A container
for translucent, transparent or opaque lighting accessories
which diffuse or direct light rays.
(1) Note. Usually, those items are fragile and thus a
complete search should include subclasses 521+, and see
search notes thereunder.
Subclass:
501
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Two or
more containers wherein each of at least two, nonidentical or
variant, containers has structure to coat with the structure
of another container so that one may be superposed above the
other in a relatively stable manner.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
499 for nesting or vertical stacking within a container.
503 for vertical stacking of similar receptacles.
Subclass:
502
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This subclass is indented under subclass 501. Two or more
containers wherein said containers are paired or related in
use; e.g., culinary articles such as bowl-plate, cream-sugar
set.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
508 for a container closure modification for stacking
similar receptacles.
Subclass:
503
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container configured to engage with the configuration of an
adjacent portion of another identical superposed container to
enhance the stability of such piled containers without any
one container occupying an established capacity of another.
(1) Note. A container with mere planar top and bottom is
not considered to have structure for vertical stacking for
this subclass.
(2) Note. In the pile or stack configuration the content of
individual containers is not accessible.
(3) Note. The established capacity of a container is
considered to be the interior space disclosed as for content.
That is, a flanged or rim portion at the container top to
receive a lid is not part of the established capacity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 for a portable segregating carrier for plural beverage
type containers.
499 for nesting or stacking within a container.
501 for different receptacles with means for stacking.
514 for nesting of different receptacles.
515 for nesting of identical receptacles or closures.
554 for stacking of paper bags.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses,
for pile of plural container-like members with access to the
content of individual container-like members.
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, 77 for a
device which secures freight unit supports (e.g., pallets) or
containers to the carrier during shipment, and may further
include the use of the device for attachment to the support
or container for stacking one on another; or for a support or
container having a particular construction for interfitting
with the securement device.
Subclass:
504
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This subclass is indented under subclass 503. A container
including particular structure, or configuration, for side by
side pile arrangement.
Subclass:
505
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This subclass is indented under subclass 503. A container
including particular structure, or configuration, which
permits selectively (a) piling one container on the other or
(b) fitting or telescoping one container within the other.
(1) Note. The nesting or interfitting of one container
within the other totally, or in part, destroys the
established capacity of the container.
(2) Note. See (3) Note under subclass 503.
Subclass:
506
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This subclass is indented under subclass 505. A container
wherein an element is movable to (a) provide a support for
piling or (b) allow interfitting.
Subclass:
507
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This subclass is indented under subclass 505. A container
wherein a relative horizontal rotation of one container with
respect to another establishes the pile or interfit
relationship.
Subclass:
508
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This subclass is indented under subclass 503. A container
wherein the particular configuration of a removable lid
provides structure to engage another identical container for
piling.
Subclass:
509
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This subclass is indented under subclass 503. A container
wherein the engaging structure includes either a distinct
upward (downward) protuberance or upward (downward) opening
cavity.
(1) Note. Often both a protuberance and a mating cavity are
provided for stable piling of containers.
Subclass:
510
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This subclass is indented under subclass 509. A container
wherein the protuberance is an element disclosed as the means
for carrying or moving the container.
Subclass:
511
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This subclass is indented under subclass 509. A container
wherein the protuberance is one of several ground, or base or
table, engaging elements for the containers.
Subclass:
512
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This subclass is indented under subclass 509. A container
wherein the protuberance is one of several elements at, or
adjacent, the juncture of container sides.
Subclass:
513
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This subclass is indented under subclass 503. A container
formed or consisting substantially of attenuated openwork
panels; e.g., milk crate, dish tray.
(1) Note. Included here is a wire fabric container with a
solid sheet bottom or bottom cover.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 485, for wire body containers, per se.
Subclass:
514
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. Two or
more containers wherein each of at least two, nonidentical or
variant, containers has a configuration which permits fitting
or telescoping one container within the other.
(1) Note. The nesting or interfitting one within the other
totally or in part-destroys the established capacity of the
container.
(2) Note. See (3) Note subclass 503.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
515 for nesting of identical containers or closures.
Subclass:
515
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container configured to permit fitting one container within
another identical container.
(1) Note. See (1) and (2) Notes under subclass 514.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
514 for nesting of different receptacles.
Subclass:
516
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This subclass is indented under subclass 515. A container
including a distinct buffer element to prevent a jam, or
force fit, of interfitted or telescoped containers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
217 for a drinking vessel combined with content.
519 for a nestable container with structure to limit
interfit.
Subclass:
517
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This subclass is indented under subclass 515. A container
wherein (a) the normal configuration or shape is changeable
to permit interfitting or (b) container sections disclosed as
made for repeated assembly and disassembly are configured to
all interfit with each other or interfit in sets of like
parts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
546 for a knockdown, or nested, kit of the mess gear type.
577 for an assemblage or kit of an article or device in
disassembled or collapsed array.
Subclass:
518
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This subclass is indented under subclass 515. A container of
polyhedron configuration.
Subclass:
519
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This subclass is indented under subclass 515. A container
wherein the container or lid has specific structure to fix
the interfit of one container within the other.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
516 for a container with a separate cushion or spacer to
limit interfit.
Subclass:
520
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This subclass is indented under subclass 519. A container
wherein the structure is at the terminal or bottom wall of
the container.
Subclass:
521
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container with means to pad, brace, or hold the content so
that a blow or acceleration force will not damage said
content.
(1) Note. Many of the structural features provided for, in
subclasses higher in the class schedule, will protect content
against shock; and a careful consideration of such features
is required to complete the search for shock protection
characteristics.
(2) Note. Classified here is a container with specific
means to provide "shock protection" for a content article (or
articles) rather than to merely reinforce or strengthen the
container itself, though such specific means often further
strengthens the container. Where a container itself is
encased for "shock protection", such container is considered
to be a content article. Reinforcement or multilayer wall
structure not disclosed for "shock protection" or a content
article is classified in Class 220, subclasses 62.11+. A
removable liner, or removable container, disclosed for "shock
protection" of a content article is considered a "specific
means" for this subclass (subclass 521).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for a discrete case for a match box.
139 for spacer elements between type receptacles.
259 for a reinforcement or case for a single cigarette
package.
275 for a tobacco container with shield means.
280 for an apparel container with a reinforced wall.
313 for a phonograph record jacket with a cushion or
sleeve.
418 for a light bulb or tube container.
426 for a stemware container.
454 for a fragile plate container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacle, appropriate subclasses for wooden
receptacles with cushioning means to protect the contents.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 87.02 for a
wrapper, per se, having shock protecting means.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for stock material in the form of a single or
plural layer web or pad or sheet, from which the shield
protector may be made, and especially 182 for a corrugated
web or sheet, and subclasses 304.4+ for a composite web or
sheet embodying a component of porous or cellular material.
Subclass:
521.1
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For an egg, fruit, or vegetable (e.g., egg carton):
This subclass is indented under subclass 521. Subject matter
wherein the container is disclosed for holding one or more
eggs, one or more pieces of fruit, or one or more
vegetables.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
602.1 for a divisible egg carton.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, 26 for an egg crate made of wood.
Subclass:
521.15
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Divisible container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein the receptacle includes means which facilitate
separating it into two or more content-holding portions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 120.011 for
two or more severably attached boxes.
Subclass:
521.2
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Single item:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein the container is disclosed for holding only
one item.
Subclass:
521.3
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Including parallel partitions attached to two opposing
container walls by triangular webs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes elements which divide
it into a plurality of content holding sections, the elements
being equidistant from one another and attached to opposite
walls by means of triangular segments of material.
Subclass:
521.4
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Including a transverse partition folded up from the bottom
wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.3. Subject
matter wherein the container includes a partition which
extends cross-wise with respect to the parallel partitions
and is formed by folding upwardly part of the bottom wall.
Subclass:
521.5
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Including parallel partitions which project through openings
in opposed container walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein the container includes elements which divide
it into a plurally of content holding sections, the elements
being equidistant from one another and extending through
silts or apertures in opposite container walls.
Subclass:
521.6
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Item supported in an opening in a retaining element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein at least one of the content items extends
through an aperture in an interior element, which maintains
the item in a fixed position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
521.2 for a container holding only one item.
Subclass:
521.7
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Item supported in openings of spaced retaining elements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.6. Subject
matter wherein the container includes at least two retaining
elements, and at least one of the content items extends
through an opening in each element.
Subclass:
521.8
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Including a curved or sloping support surface for an item:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.1. Subject
matter wherein one or more content items rest on a surface
which is arcuate or oblique to a horizontal plane.
Subclass:
521.9
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V-shaped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 521.8. Subject
matter wherein the supporting surface is in the shape of a
"V".
Subclass:
522
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein the content is positioned or held by a gas
pressurized bag or bladder.
Subclass:
523
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein a light multicellular material is used to pad or
position the content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 304.4 for a
stock material in the form of a composite web or sheet
including a component of porous or cellular material from
which the shock protection device may be made.
Subclass:
524
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This subclass is indented under subclass 523. A container
wherein the multicellular material is generated in the
container.
Subclass:
524.1
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein either the content or cover is particularly
delineated in terms of one or more "chemical" constituents.
(1) Note. The term "chemical" is used here to include
compound, composition, alloy, mixture, etc.
(2) Note. This and indented subclasses are residual, in
this class, for "chemical" content and/or cover material so
the whole subclass schedule must be screened for a more
specific locus before assigning a document here. See, for
example, subclasses .5, .6+, 205+, 216+, 219+, 384, 385,
438+, 447, and 484+.
(3) Note. See (1) Note under the class definition for the
general line with composition or stock material classes.
(4) Note. The term "material" is used here to distinguish
from "article". A specified article content, not provided
for in a subclass higher in the class schedule, is not
classifiable in this subclass unless some particular
"chemical" characteristic is recited with respect to the
container. A patent reciting such unprovided for article
content is classifiable in subclasses 525+.
(5) Note. See appropriate composition classes for packages
of compositions, e.g.,
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.5 for an infusion containing receptacle or package.
.6 and .7, for a receptacle of package for a gas.
37 for a pocket or personal use package.
216 for a combination package.
438 for a package of surgical supplies.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, particularly 524 for
compositions for use in the processes named.
44, Fuel and Related Compositions, for fuel packages.
48, Gas: Heating and Illuminating, subclass 59 and 60, for
carbide cartridges.
53, Package Making, appropriate subclasses for methods of and
apparatus for making chemical packages. See particularly
subclass 400, 401, 402, and 428+.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, for materials of that type.
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, for vessels
used or designed to hold battery elements.
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, appropriate subclasses for processes and
apparatus for filling receivers with fluent material.
149, Explosive and Thermic Compositions or Charges.
252, Compositions, particularly subclass 176 for packages of
composition of matter.
260, Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, for organic compounds.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, for
a composition, per se, for preventing, alleviating, treating,
curing, or diagnosing a disease or condition of an animal
(including human) or to groom or enhance the appearance of a
living body or for a biocidal composition, e.g., insecticide,
fungicide, etc.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 70, for a food package.
508, Solid Antifriction Devices, Materials Therefor,
Lubricant or Separant Compositions for Moving Solid Surfaces,
and Miscellaneous Mineral Oil Compositions, for packages of
compositions of the type included in that class.
510, Cleaning Compositions for Solid Surfaces, Auxiliary
Compositions Therefor, or Processes of Preparing the
Compositions, particularly subclass 120, 140, 277, 293, 295+,
406, and 439 for packages of compositions of the type
included in that class and subclass.
520, Synthetic Resins, or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 124 for a
composition containing a synthetic resin or Natural Rubber
utility as a battery container or battery container cover or
to processes of preparing said composition.
585, Chemistry of Hydrocarbon Compounds, 1 for a hydrocarbon
compound blended with a stabilizer; and subclass 899 for a
process of storing a hydrocarbon compound.
600, Surgery, 1 for radioactive material seeds and holders.
Subclass:
524.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.1. A container
wherein the cover material is recited as a particular array
of varied layer members or in terms of particular layer
constituents.
(1) Note. Generally, a layer for this subclass is a
distinct film, sheet, or panel which is contiguous to, or
joined to, other like members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
484.2 for a laminate packet with plural layered walls.
524.3 for a container with a specified lining, coating, or
impregnant for the container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for laminate structure, per se, and see search
note to Class 428 under the class definition for a line
distinction.
Subclass:
524.3
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.1. A container
wherein the cover material includes (a) a distinct inner or
outer surface constituent, or (b) has a distinct infused
constituent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.5 for a container with infusing substance content which may
be infused from or through the walls of said container, and
see search notes thereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 31 for a cabinet with gas
or vapor treatment of material.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, for film or lining structure, per se.
Subclass:
524.4
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.1. A container
wherein the material in said container includes another
material which limits interaction between content and
container or undesirable changes in the content material
itself.
(1) Note. A search for inhibitor or stabilization material,
per se, requires a consideration of "chemical" classes for
which see page IV of the Manual of Classification.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213.1 for a container with a gaseous medium contacting the
content.
Subclass:
524.5
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.1. A container
wherein the material in the container is recited specifically
as (a) either alkaline or acidic, or (b) subject to becoming
liquid by absorbing moisture.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 for a container with means for removing water or water
vapor from the atmosphere within a container.
438 for a container for body treatment material.
Subclass:
524.6
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.1. A container
wherein the cover material itself is particularly delineated
in terms of one or more "chemical" constituents.
(1) Note. See notes under subclass 524.1.
Subclass:
524.7
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.6. A container
wherein the cover material is recited as subject to
disintegration, usually in a particular solvent.
(1) Note. Included here are patents, not elsewhere provided
for, to a content container combination wherein both can be
dissolved when subjected to a particular solvent, e.g., a dye
or bleach package.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.5 for an infusion container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
604, Surgery, subclass 287 for therapeutic material in a
container, the container being soluble in a body orifice.
Subclass:
524.8
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container wherein all, or substantially all, gas or vapor
content has been removed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, 403, for methods of packaging including
gas evacuating, and subclasses 79+, for packaging apparatus
including gas evacuating means.
417, Pumps, 48, for electrical or getter type pumps.
Subclass:
524.9
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This subclass is indented under subclass 524.3. A container
wherein the cover material includes at least two or more
layers of the same material, usually impregnated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.2 for cover material with plural different layers.
Subclass:
525
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container not falling within the scope of any subclass higher
in the class schedule and which has an article associated
therewith.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
524.1 for specified material as container content, that is,
a particular material rather than an article, is set forth as
the container content.
Subclass:
525.1
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Content folded with blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 525. A container
combined with a foldable, contained article, wherein the
contained article and the sheet material of the container are
bent simultaneously.
Subclass:
526
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This subclass is indented under subclass 525. A container
for two or more articles.
(1) Note. The titles and definitions of the subclasses of
this (206) class are set forth in the singular. However,
unless expressly excluded by title and definition these
subclasses include plural content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
540 for a container for plural ampoules, capsules, pellets
or granules.
Subclass:
527
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container not falling within the scope of any subclass higher
in the class schedule.
Subclass:
528
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a (a) relatively small receptacle or vial,
usually frangible or made of a gelatinous-like substance or
(b) a pill, tablet, lozenge or troche; each unit of (a) or
(b) usually encompasses a single dose or charge for
medication or other purposes-which in instances of plural
unit contents include means for limited access to, or limited
disposal from, such plural unit container.
(1) Note. content such as (a) or (b) above which is
completely encapsulated between two or more flaccid sheets
bonded together, without means for limited access to, or
limited disposal from, a plural unit container is considered
a laminate packet for subclass 484.
(2) Note. The term "limited" connotes the inclusion of
structure which an operator may manipulate to provide an
opening for less than a single action removal of total
content.
(3) Note. Included here are patents for a similar container
or package of lighter flints or pyrophoric elements.
(4) Note. This is only the residual locus for an ampoule or
capsule, per se. See notes below for other loci.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
438 for a container for a body treatment article or
material.
484 for a laminate package. See (2) Note, above.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 8 for a sectional container with
telescoping components.
221, Article Dispensing, See References to Other Classes for
the line between this Class 206 and Class 221.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, 14
for a structured dosage unit intended to be used as a whole
without disassembly. See II, Class 206 note under the class
definition of Class 424.
588, Hazardous or Toxic Waste Destruction or Containment,
appropriate subclasses for the containment of hazardous or
toxic waste.
604, Surgery, 403 for medicament holding receptacles which
are adapted for charging; and subclass 72 for gaseous
substances held in reservoirs or injection.
Subclass:
529
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
wherein the content is a unit which softens or dissolves when
inserted into a body opening or subcutaneously.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
604, Surgery, subclass 288 for soluble suppositories.
Subclass:
530
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
for one item of content.
Subclass:
531
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
including means whereby manipulation of the container, or
parts of the container, rupture or distort the container and
force an item of content out through the ruptured or
distorted portion.
(1) Note. Where the manipulation also serves to separate
one item from a stack of items for subsequent "disposal" see
appropriate subclass of Class 221.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 for a container with rupture means.
Subclass:
532
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
with means to tear or sever a portion of the container to
allow removal of content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
498 for other container rupture means and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
533
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This subclass is indented under subclass 539. A short
can-like container with a restricted opening in a flat end.
(1) Note. The restricted opening allows passage of only a
single unit of content at a time.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
534.2 for other lateral access means.
536 for limited access, by component manipulation, to con
tent stacked within a container.
Subclass:
534
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
including a means which conveys information relative to the
container or its content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
459.1 for a container with variable information exhibiting
means.
459.5 for a container with static information exhibiting
means.
Subclass:
534.1
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
for plural units in one side-by-side tier.
(1) Note. Included here are patents for a shallow container
structured to hold pills or tablets in a common place.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
533 for a compartmented container with limited access via a
container face parallel to the layer or tier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
125.12 for a paperboard box having a slide closure and
subclass 125.08 for a paperboard box having a hinged
closure.
Subclass:
534.2
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This subclass is indented under subclass 534.1. A container
including gate structure, generally for removal of content
one at a time, which structure is in the container wall
normal to the plane of the content layer or tier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
533 for other lateral access means.
Subclass:
535
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
including content units piled one on the other.
Subclass:
536
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This subclass is indented under subclass 535. A container so
structured as to permit container parts to be moved relative
to each other to provide a restricted opening for passage of
a content unit.
(1) Note. Mere removal of a closure is not considered
relative movement for this subclass. See the closure
subclasses of Classes 215 and 220.
Subclass:
537
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This subclass is indented under subclass 536. A container
wherein the container is a slender 3cylinder-like member,
usually with a clip, to be carried on the person in the
manner of a writing instrument.
Subclass:
538
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A partitioned
container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
561 for a tray-type container including partition means.
Subclass:
539
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This subclass is indented under subclass 538. A container
with partitions so arranged as to hold only one unit of
content in each section.
Subclass:
540
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This subclass is indented under subclass 528. A container
for two or more units of contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
526 for other plural content containers.
Subclass:
541
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
wherein the divergent contents constitute related parts of a
portable outfit for dining, e.g., at work, while camping or
at a picnic.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
499 through 520, for stacking and/or nesting of receptacles,
per se, and 551 for a pastry wedge container, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 12 for
luggage convertible into a desk or table and partitioned or
modified so as to be usable for transportation of lunch or
picnic components.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 401
for a cup with an attached spoon.
Subclass:
542
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including structure for accommodating nondining items such as
cosmetic or first aide material or tools.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
349 for a tool container, per se, and see search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
543
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including a distinct double walled container for heat
insulation of content effected by evacuation of any gases
between said double walls.
(1) Note. Patents in this subclass as an original, include
the recital of a vacuum type container as part of the claimed
subject matter.
(2) Note. Because of the obvious similarity of disclosure
in subclasses 543 and 544 no cross references have been made
from one to the other. Thus, a full search for some features
may require a search of both subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 13, for a vacuum type
receptacle, per se.
Subclass:
544
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including structure to support or position a double walled
container for heat insulation of content by evacuation of any
gases between said double walls.
(1) Note. See (2) Note under subclass 543.
Subclass:
545
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including distinct means configuration or material to
minimize heat transfer to or from all or part of the
container contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 560.12, 592.01+, and 903 for a container
having an insulated wall or jacket for spaced wall or jacket
insulating features.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
103.1, for a paperboard box having an insulated wall.
Subclass:
546
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
wherein (a) normal configuration or shape is changeable to
permit interfitting or constituent components or (b)
components usually intended for use in food preparation or
food serving and disclosed as made for repeated assembly and
disassembly are configured to interfit with each other or
interfit in sets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
517 for nesting of identical receptacles.
547 for a container interfitted with a canteen.
Subclass:
547
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including a distinct drinking water jug or canister.
(1) Note. Because so many of the components disclosed but
not claimed include a drinking water vessel, few
cross-references have been made between this subclass and
other subclasses under subclass 541.
(2) Note. Patents in this subclass as an original include
the recital of a canteen as part of the claimed subject
matter.
Subclass:
548
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including an encompassing sheet or panel of pliant or supple
cover material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for a roll or reel receptacle of the flaccid wrapper
type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 87.01 for a
wrapper, per se.
Subclass:
549
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including structure to handle or position said container.
(1) Note. Patents in this subclass, as an original, include
the recital of a handle or support means as part of the
claimed subject matter.
Subclass:
550
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This subclass is indented under subclass 541. A container
including an aperture or opening in the outer cover of the
kit to allow air circulation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
454, Ventilation, appropriate subclasses, for specific
ventilation means.
Subclass:
551
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for a sector, or radially cut portion, of a baked
dish of crusted food.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45.32 for a display container for a pie.
541 for a camp or lunch kit including means to hold or
retain a piece of pie.
Subclass:
553
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This subclass is indented under subclass 349. A container
for table flatware or a food utensil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
207 for a container including an ancillary medium contacting
a tool, e.g., anti-tarnish or anti-rust composition.
223 for a kit including flatware or a food utensil.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 70.6 for a support or rack
for holding cutlery.
Subclass:
554
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for two or more pliable thin walled pouches or
sacks.
(1) Note. Included here are pliable bags of plastic or
foil-like material.
(2) Note. Generally, the individual bags of the stack or
pile are collapsed or folded and empty.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
449 for a container for plates or sheets.
503 for other receptacle stacking or nesting structure.
Subclass:
555
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This subclass is indented under subclass 449. A container
including an aperture, notch or opening exposing at least
part of a content item so that it may be grasped or pushed
and taken out of the container.
(1) Note. Included here is a secretarial or record tray
with a cut out for sheet or letter removal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
39.5 for a ticket case with an opening for content ejection
by finger.
557 for a tray-type receptacle, and see search notes
thereunder for the line between these subclasses and another
class.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 10, for sorting racks, subclasses 50+,
for stacked card or sheet racks and subclasses 126.1+ for
tray-type racks.
Subclass:
556
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This subclass is indented under subclass 555. A container
including a pusher or support member urging content toward an
access position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
425 for a card file with a follower or for such a follower,
per se.
Subclass:
557
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This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container comprising an open shallow container.
(1) Note. Included here is a generally flat panel with a
raised or low rim which includes further article retainer
means.
(2) Note. Also included here and in indented subclass is a
tray insert or retainer, per se, which holds or supports an
article, which insert or retainer is not provided for
elsewhere.
(3) Note. Also included here is a configured panel, which
configuration holds or positions one or more articles of
mating configuration either in whole or in contacting part.
(4) Note. Compartments, partitions or cells combined with
tray structure are also included here where such features are
specific or peculiar to the article content. (Classes 217,
220, and 229 for general compartmented containers).
(5) Note. The noun "tray" in a claim without some
structural modification falling within the above definition,
is not enough for classification in this subclass. For
example, a mere "medicine tray" or a "serving tray" is not
classified here, while a "shallow tray" or a "tray with a
flange" may be classified here.
(6) Note. Many of the features provided for in subclasses
higher in this class schedule are of the "tray type". A
careful consideration of such features is required to
complete the search for "tray" characteristics.
(7) Note. The "tray" may be made of wood, plastic, paper,
metal, etc.
(8) Note. This and indented subclasses (557+) provide for
tray structure with or without additional article retainer
means. See the search notes below for trays or tray-like
structure in multiple array.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
.8 for a coin tray.
5 for an eyeglass or spectacle tray.
96 for match and debris tray structure.
215 for a stationery or carbon paper container.
246 for tobacco and ash tray structure.
425 for a file for plural cards or sheets.
553 for a flatware or kitchen tool tray.
554 for a desk tray with access for manual content removal.
736 for a container convertible to or from a display
configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 446, for tray
structure combined with changeable exhibitor means, 380+, for
tray structure combined with shiftable display means, and
124+, for card rack means.
211, Supports: Racks, appropriate subclasses for trays or
tray-like structure in multiple array. Class 211 provides
for two or more trays structurally related so that content of
each tray is simultaneously accessible.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 144
and 172 for article carrying trays which are not specially
configured for supporting a particular article.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses for
a tray combined with enclosing structure, with or without
means to shift such tray relative to its enclosure.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, appropriate subclasses for a releasable sheet (card or
panel) impaling retainer. Nominal recital of tray or
container combined with such retainer is provided for in
Class 402. The inclusion of specific structural details of a
tray will effect classification in this (557+) subclass.
Subclass:
558
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including two or more open shallow containers in side by side
position.
(1) Note. Included here is a patent to plural trays in
lateral array which are also displaced vertically.
(2) Note. Included here is a patent to a single tray with
features for grouping a plurality of such trays in lateral
array.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
499 for nesting or stacking within a container.
501 for different receptacles with means for stacking.
503 for vertical stacking of similar receptacles, especially
subclasses 505+, for nesting or stacking.
514 for different receptacles with nesting features.
515 for nesting of similar receptacles.
Subclass:
559
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including structure to move or shift an article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
39.4 for a ticket case with ejector mechanism.
555 for a plate or sheet container with access means for
content removal.
Subclass:
560
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including structure to lock or secure an article against
removal.
(1) Note. Means for a mere resilient grasping of an article
is not considered a latch structure for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
477 for a base with attached clasping type article
retainer.
493 for an article with a retainer in an aperture of said
article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, 4 for a rack with article locking
structure.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 215-222 for
lock or latch means to secure cabinet components.
Subclass:
561
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This subclass is indented under subclass 577. A container
divided into two or more compartments or cells.
(1) Note. The divider structure may be integral with the
container or a separate member.
(2) Note. See Classes 215, 220, and 229 under subclass
entitled "compartmented", "cell" or "partition" for other
loci of similar structure, and search note thereunder for
still further loci.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
180 for specific partition structure in a carrier for plural
cylindrical beverage type receptacles.
203 for a plural cylindrical beverage type receptacle tray
carrier of molded plastic.
538 for a compartmented ampule or capsule container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 600 for a compartmented receptacle.
Subclass:
562
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including an opening within which an article is supported or
positioned.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
194 for cylindrical beverage type receptacles held in
apertures of a retainer.
341 for a staple of clip held in an aperture of a support
member.
347 for a fastener held in aperture of a member.
382 for pin-like articles held in retainer apertures.
485 for an article held in apertures of opposed walls.
486 for an article held in aperture in base.
Subclass:
563
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This subclass is indented under subclass 562. A container
wherein the aperture is contoured for a particular article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, 286 for a toilet kit having shaped apertures
for accommodating specific grooming articles.
Subclass:
564
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including a hollow, indentation or niche to hold or position
an article.
(1) Note. A slot or notch at the edge of a panel or sheet
is considered an aperture for subclass 562 above.
Subclass:
565
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
including an article retainer.
(1) Note. Many of the subclasses of Class 206, both higher
and lower in the subclass schedule, include retainer
features. A careful consideration of features is required to
complete the search for "retainer" characteristics.
(2) Note. See (2) Note under subclass 557.
(3) Note. A lid or cover for a tray is not a "retainer."
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses,
for the several specific kinds of article holders, per se,
included therein.
211, Supports: Racks, appropriate subclasses, for rack
structure combined with retainer structure.
248, Supports, appropriate subclasses, for the several
specific kinds of article holders, per se, included therein.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses,
for enclosures combined with article retainer structure.
Subclass:
566
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
for an adornment article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.1 for a package including jewelry or a container for
jewelry, which container is not a tray type container.
205 for a container including an ancillary medium contacting
a content article, e.g., anti-tarnish composition.
301 for a container for a watch or clock.
553 for a container for silverware eating utensils.
736 for a convertible display type of tray.
Subclass:
567
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This subclass is indented under subclass 557. A container
for debris, e.g., discarded or burnt tobacco products.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
136 for a match container or packet including a debris
receiver, and use the collected search note under subclass
125 for other similar loci.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, 231, for a tobacco user appliance combined with
an ash tray.
Subclass:
568
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for two or more particular (or named) separate materials,
disclosed for commingling external of said container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
219 for a container with two or more separate materials,
which container is modified to permit commingling by
manipulation of said container or a portion thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, appropriate subclasses, for a food package with
separate materials.
Subclass:
569
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
wherein content items are usable to exhibit or gauge a
quantitative or qualitative characteristic.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for a container for a measuring or testing instrument,
and see search notes thereunder for other related loci.
Subclass:
570
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including content items or materials adapted for use in the
treatment of wounds or diseased portion of the body.
(1) Note. See search note under subclass 363 for cosmetic
or toilet use content.
(2) Note. A mere assemblage of plural or diverse tools for
therapeutic use is not considered a kit for this and indented
subclasses. See search note below to subclasses 363+, for
such "kit."
(3) Note. Unlike the tools, referred to in (2) Note above,
an assemblage of diverse materials for therapeutic use is
classified in this and indented subclasses rather than in
subclasses 438+ below. Subclasses 438+ provide for a
container for single or plural articles or materials.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
210 for a container including an ancillary contacting medium
for a body treatment tool, e.g., a sterilization fluid.
363 for a container for a therapeutic type tool, per se, or
a collection of such tools, per se, e.g., subclass 370 for a
container for plural or diverse surgical tools, per se.
438 for a container of therapeutic material, per se.
581 for a cosmetic or toilet kit including nongrooming
means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for surgery tools, per
se.
132, Toilet, 286 for a toilet kit.
433, Dentistry, 25 for dental tools, per se.
Subclass:
571
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This subclass is indented under subclass 570. A container
including a means to induce material, generally fluid, into
the body.
(1) Note. Included here is an assemblage of an injection
type tool (or tools) and the material (or materials) for such
injection.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
364 for a container for a syringe or hypodermic, per se.
572 for a container for other type tools with medicinal
material.
828 for cross-reference collection relating to medicinal
content.
Subclass:
572
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This subclass is indented under subclass 570. A container
including a body treatment tool and a body treatment
material.
(1) Note. Included here is the typical "first aid" kit
assemblage of surgical tools, dressings, and medicines.
(2) Note. A complete search for this type kit must include
subclass 571.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
438 for a container for a single (or plural) body treatment
article (or material); however, see (3) Note under subclass
570, for diverse articles or materials for body treatment.
571 for a container for a syringe-type tool with material.
Subclass:
573
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for content items or materials which, as disclosed, either
(a) convey information or attract attention, or (b) provide
illumination, or (c) are mirror-like.
Subclass:
574
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including articles or materials used for sewing, stitching,
knitting, crocheting, etc., or clothing making.
(1) Note. Attention is directed to subclasses lower in the
schedule (such as 225+, 227, 231, and 232) which include some
characteristics similar to those of a needlework or
dressmaking kit.
Subclass:
575
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including means for the production of (a) an article
generally within the category of aesthetic or artistic
endeavor, e.g., carving, painting, scale model making, mosaic
assembly, etc., or (b) a lettered or symbol display.
(1) Note. Included here is a kit for constructing a purse,
a pair of moccasin slippers, a model airplane, or a poster
announcement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.7 for a container for artist equipment.
Subclass:
576
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
including (1) a generally dynamic device, or appliance, used
in and around a home or business headquarter to enhance,
sustain, or facilitate functions or operations therein
together with, (2) an ancillary attachment and/or material
used by the device.
(1) Note. Included here is a container for a vacuum cleaner
plus its attachments and container for a chain saw plus its
attachments.
(2) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 349.
(3) Note. See (2) Note under subclass 320.
(4) Note. See (2) Note under subclass 223.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
320 for a container for a household or office appliance, per
se.
349 for a container for a tool attachment, per se.
Subclass:
577
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container or
assemblage for an article or device with component parts in
disassembled or collapsed array.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
517 for components of a knockdown receptacle in nested
array.
600 for a container with a pallet feature of the knockdown
type.
Subclass:
578
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for articles, devices, or materials used in conjunction with
taking, developing, or printing an image by a light sensitive
technique.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
316.1 for a container for a photos:graphic device, per se.
Subclass:
579
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for articles, devices, or materials used in conjunction with
amusement, exercise, competitive, or learning activity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
315 for a container for a manual device, per se, used in a
game for amusement, exercise, or competition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
434, Education and Demonstration, and Cryptography,
appropriate subclasses for a teaching means, per se.
Subclass:
580
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for a fastening or latch mechanism with the operative tool
for such mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
70, Locks, appropriate subclasses for a lock or key, per se.
Subclass:
581
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
wherein the contents include means for personal grooming
combined with disparate means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, 286 for a toilet kit limited to grooming
devices.
Subclass:
582
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This subclass is indented under subclass 223. A container
for a repair panel (or sheet) with the securement means for
said panel (or sheet).
(1) Note. Included here is a repair item which requires
that it, or the member to which the item is applied, be
trimmed prior to or after application.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
231 for a container or kit including other than patch
content items with associated fastener means.
302 for a container for a tire patch, per se.
Subclass:
583
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein the content is supported or hung in a pendent-like or
hammock-like fashion.
(1) Note. Included here is a container with content
supported at both top and bottom (or between sides) by
attenuated means in festoon-like or catenary-like fashion.
(2) Note. An article supported between parallel yieldable
sheets or pads is not "suspended".
(3) Note. An article supported by or between springs making
substantial surface contact with the article is not a
"suspension" arrangement.
(4) Note. Generally, "suspended" connotes limited point
contact between the supported content and the container. Such
support allowing for resilient movement between said points
plus a measure of twisting from the unstressed plane of
support.
(5) Note. Included here is an enwrapped content, which
wrapper is then suspended or slung.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
591 for yieldable content support means which afford
substantial surface contact between said support means and
the container.
Subclass:
584
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein the content is supported by a mass of particles which
mass behaves like a fluid to generally conform to content
configuration.
(1) Note. The size of the "particles" is not critical for
placement in this subclass so long as such "particles"
exhibit flow characteristics with respect to the contents
during and after packaging.
Subclass:
585
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein the content array, or relative position of its
components, provides the protection.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
499 for nesting or stacking within a container.
Subclass:
586
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
including a separate member to shield sharp extremities of
the content.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
453 for a sheet or plate container including a separate
member to protect a corner or edge, or such member, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, Digest 1, for
a corner pad.
Subclass:
587
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
wherein the content is held or positioned in an elongated
furrow-like recess.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 592.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
592 for a yieldable retainer configured for the article.
Subclass:
588
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
including a retainer with an aperture for content support.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
485 for opposed walls, each with an aperture, to hold the
same article.
486 for a support or base with an aperture to hold an
article.
Subclass:
589
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This subclass is indented under subclass 588. A container
wherein a retainer has two or more apertures for different
articles.
Subclass:
590
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This subclass is indented under subclass 588. A container
wherein a retainer has two or more apertures for the same
article.
Subclass:
591
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This subclass is indented under subclass 521. A container
including a resilient, crushable or collapsible holding
means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
523 for "yieldable" retainer of foam-like material.
Subclass:
592
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This subclass is indented under subclass 591. A container
wherein the yieldable retainer is shaped, in whole or in
part, to match the content contour for a "significant" extent
of supporting contact.
(1) Note. Groove or furrow support is generally
distinguished from "significant" extent of support, as
afforded by contour configuration, in that the groove or
furrow provide line contact or corner contact with the
contact. Where the content is a simple cylindrical shape and
the furrow is a mating concavity, the support is more than
"groove-like".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
587 for a container wherein the content is supported in a
groove or furrow.
Subclass:
593
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This subclass is indented under subclass 591. A container
wherein the yieldable retainer is intermediate adjacent
articles.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
814 for a space filler.
Subclass:
594
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This subclass is indented under subclass 591. A container
wherein the yieldable retainer is a separate member between
the content article and the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
313 for a phono-record jacket with a distinct liner.
453 for a plate or sheet container with a distinct corner or
edge protector.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, 3 for lining structure; subclass 27
for box cell structure with plate-like cushion means;
subclass 35 for cushion means on strips forming the
compartments in a box; subclasses 52+ for cushioned crates,
and subclass 127 for bottle mailing cases.
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.9 and 495.01+ for lining
structure.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 117.27 and
164.2 for a lined box.
Subclass:
595
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
wherein the content arrangement provides one or more openings
for engagement by manipulative means.
(1) Note. A typical handling means is a forklift truck;
however, "handling means" may also include a single (rather
than dual) engagement means.
Subclass:
596
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
including two or more distinct sets of dual openings for
manipulative means.
(1) Note. The term "specified" as used here indicates that
the patents classifiable in this subclass claim the
particular structure set forth.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 58 for
an industrial platform, per se, with manipulative means entry
from all sides.
Subclass:
597
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
including a strand (band, wire, rope, etc.) securement to
hold content together or onto a skid.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83.5 for a bale package, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 16 for bale and package
ties, per se.
100, Presses, 1 for binding apparatus and processes.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 87.01 for a
wrapper, per se.
Subclass:
598
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
including a distinct or particular opening for handling.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 596 for "specified".
Subclass:
599
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
including distinct support members which space the skid,
platform or content from the ground.
(1) Note. See (1) Note under subclass 596 for "specified".
Subclass:
600
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This subclass is indented under subclass 386. A container
capable of rearrangement in a generally more compact or
disassembled array.
(1) Note. Such collapse or knockdown is performed without
element distruction or stress beyond elastic limits.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
517 for components of a knockdown receptacle in nested
array.
577 for a combined or convertible container of the knockdown
type.
Subclass:
701
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HOLDER FOR A REMOVABLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container for: (a) a subassembly or an element, specialized
for use in an electrical or electronic device; or (b) an
electrical energy storage cell; in which the component is
intended to be disassociated from the container before the
component is used.
(1) Note. This subclass does not take an integrated circuit
or any other component having a, per se, nonremovable
"package."
(2) Note. This subclass does not take a component housing,
such as a container intended to remain with the component
when placed in the end-product electronic device.
(3) Note. This subclass does not take a removable package
for a complete electrical device.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
319 for a container for a motor or engine.
320 for a container for a household appliance.
389 for a container for coiled wire.
418 for a container for a filament or space discharge bulb
or tube.
521 for a shock protection type package.
820 for a cross-reference art collection of separably linked
articles joined in a striplike manner.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, 500 for a work holder intended to
hold an electronic component or the stock material of an
electronic component during a coating or etching process.
211, Supports: Racks, for a rack intended to hold a plurality
of electrical components, particularly subclass 41.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, for a cabinet intended to
hold a plurality of electronic components.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for a housing or
holder for an electronic component which includes structure
to facilitate testing of the component.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 600 for a
permanent housing with plural diverse electronic components
and subclasses 212+ for (a) an electrical component claimed
in combination with static electricity dissipation means, (b)
static electricity dissipation means particularly configured
to interact with an electrical component, or (c) electric
shielding means which is used to maintain a charge in a
component.
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus,
Product, and Process, for a permanent battery housing or for
a battery holder intended to hold the battery while it is
being charged or discharged.
432, Heating, for a housing or holder for an electronic
component intended to hold the component during a heating
process, particularly subclass 239 and subclasses 253+.
439, Electrical Connectors, for a housing or holder for an
electronic component, in which the housing or holder includes
electrical conducting means for electrically contacting with
a lead or terminal of the component, whereby either (a) the
electrical contact is intended to operate the component or
(b) the housing or holder is intended to remain with the
component when the component is placed in an electrical
device.
Subclass:
702
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For an electrical cord:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
for an elongated flexible means for conveying an electrical
current, wherein the means is made of wire encased in
electrical insulation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 135
for an electrical cord adjunct that remains with the cord
during use.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for a container with an
electrical cord which unwinds from the container.
Subclass:
703
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For a battery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
for an electrical storage cell which produces electricity by
a chemical reaction (e.g., dry cell or wet cell battery).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
429, Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus,
Product, and Process, 163 for a battery housing, and
subclasses 96+ for a battery pack.
Subclass:
704
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Button battery (e.g., watch battery):
This subclass is indented under subclass 703. A container
wherein the electrical storage cell has a height of less
than its width or diameter (e.g., button battery for a watch
or thin calculator).
Subclass:
705
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Dry cell:
This subclass is indented under subclass 703. A container
wherein the chemical reactants in the electrical storage cell
are in the form of a paste.
Subclass:
706
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For a circuit board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
for an insulated board or panel on which interconnected
circuits and other components are mounted or printed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 41 for a rack for circuit
boards.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, for a
permanent housing or holder for a circuit board.
Subclass:
707
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Having plural grooves for retaining circuit boards:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. A container
for holding multiple circuit boards and including elongated
recesses for holding the circuit boards.
Subclass:
708
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On adjustable panels:
This subclass is indented under subclass 707. A container
wherein the elongated recesses are located on movable
partitions.
(1) Note. The panels are generally adjustable for holding
different sized circuit boards.
Subclass:
709
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Including shielding means for static electricity:
This subclass is indented under subclass 706. A container
including means for preventing damage to the components from
the effects caused by the accumulation of an electric
charge.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 212 for
(a) an electrical component claimed in combination with
static electricity dissipation means, (b) static electricity
dissipation means particularly configured to interact with an
electrical component, or (c) electric shielding means which
is used to maintain a charge in a component.
Subclass:
710
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For a semiconductor wafer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
for a substrate having, or intended to have, a plurality of
individual micro-electronic circuit components layered
thereon (e.g., a silicon disklike wafer which constitutes a
plurality of unseparated, integrated circuit chips).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
832 for a cross-reference art collection of semiconductor
wafer boats.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, 500 for a work holder intended to
hold an electronic component or the stock material of an
electronic component, during a coating or etching process.
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 41 for a rack for platelike
electrical components.
432, Heating, for a housing or holder for an electronic
component intended to hold the component during a heating
process.
Subclass:
711
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Having plural grooves for retaining wafers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 710. A container
for holding multiple semiconductor wafers, and having
elongated recesses for holding the semiconductor wafers.
(1) Note. The containers in this subclass have covers or
other structure to differentiate them from a mere rack for
holding semiconductors.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 41 for a rack for
semiconductor wafers.
Subclass:
712
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Tray having plural circular pockets:
This subclass is indented under subclass 710. A container
comprising an open shallow container or a configured
supporting panel which includes round, recessed
compartments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
557 for a tray-type container, per se.
Subclass:
713
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Bar or tapelike carrier for plural components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
comprising an elongated, narrow rod or strip having means for
retaining multiple components.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, for similar structure including
contacts for electrically contacting with a lead or terminal
of the component, whereby either (a) the electrical contact
is intended to operate the component, or (b) the housing or
holder is intended to remain with the component when the
component is placed in an electrical device.
Subclass:
714
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Component retaining pockets:
This subclass is indented under subclass 713. A container
including recesses formed therein for holding components.
Subclass:
715
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Leads retained between layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 713. A container
wherein the strip includes juxtaposed elongated sheets or
sheet portions and wherein elongated electrical contacts of
the components are sandwiched between the sheets.
Subclass:
716
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Component retaining apertures:
This subclass is indented under subclass 713. A container
including holes for containing the component or a portion
thereof.
Subclass:
717
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Plural components integrally formed with bar or tapelike
carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 713. A container
wherein the bar or tapelike carrier is formed in one piece
and connected with plural components, in which the
connections are intended to be severed before use or
placement of a component into an electrical device.
Subclass:
718
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For aligned, contiguous components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
for plural abutting components arranged end to end or side to
side.
Subclass:
719
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Including electrical field, magnetic field, or static
electricity shielding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
including means for preventing damage to the component from
(a) the effects of an electrically charged region of space,
(b) the effects of a magnetically influenced region of space,
or (c) the effects of the accumulation of electric charge.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
709 for a container for a circuit board including static
electricity shielding means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 212 for
(a) an electrical component claimed in combination with
static electricity dissipation means, (b) static electricity
dissipation means particularly configured to interact with an
electrical component, or (c) static electricity shielding
means which is used to maintain a charge in a component.
Subclass:
720
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Bag:
This subclass is indented under subclass 719. A container
comprising a pouchlike container made of shielding material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, for bag structure in general.
Subclass:
721
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Box formed from foldable sheet material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 719. A container
comprising shielding material folded to erect the container
and wherein the container has a bottom portion for supporting
content, peripheral wall structure surrounding the content,
and an access opening for the insertion or removal of
content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, for box
structure in general.
Subclass:
722
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Including component positioning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 701. A container
including means, in addition to the mere containment by the
container, for restricting the position or orientation of the
component by the container.
Subclass:
723
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In closed box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 722. A container
having a bottom portion for supporting content, peripheral
wall structure surrounding the content, an access opening for
the insertion or removal of content and a closure for the
access opening and wherein the component positioning means
are within the container.
Subclass:
724
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Frame for containing single component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 722. A container
comprising a peripheral structure which completely
encompasses the perimeter of a single component about only
one axis, such that the container is open at opposite ends of
said axis.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, for similar structure including
electrical conducting means for electrically contacting with
a lead or terminal of the component.
Subclass:
725
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Pockets for plural articles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 722. A container
including more than one hollow indentation or niche in the
container wall structure, each for holding an article in
position.
Subclass:
726
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Including lead or terminal retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 722. A container
wherein the positioning means includes means to retain a
contact element of the component in fixed position (e.g., a
groove or aperture in which a lead wire is disposed, or a
wall which lead wires straddle).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, 149 for a cover which protects
the only the leads of an electrical component.
Subclass:
727
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Lead sandwiched between panels:
This subclass is indented under subclass 726. A container
including juxtaposed sheets or sheet portions and wherein
elongated electrical contacts of the component are retained
between the sheets.
Subclass:
728
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Groove or aperture for containing lead:
This subclass is indented under subclass 726. A container
wherein the positioning means includes (a) a channel or (b)
an opening for retaining the lead.
Subclass:
730
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STOCK AND SAMPLE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including a first compartment for holding a
relatively large number or amount of similar content and
including a second compartment for holding a relatively
smaller number or amount of the same kind of content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 118 for a cabinet of the
show case type having stock and sample compartments.
Subclass:
731
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Wall portion movable to expose sample only:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. A container
wherein a part of the outer structure of the container is
relocated to reveal only the sample.
Subclass:
732
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Sample attached to stock closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. A container
including a cover for opening of the container, and wherein
the sample is connected to the cover.
Subclass:
733
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Sample held in aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. A container
including a hole for receiving the sample.
Subclass:
734
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Sample held in recess:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. A container
including a cavity for receiving the sample.
Subclass:
735
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Means to elevate sample above stock:
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. A container
including structure to move the sample upwardly from the
stock.
Subclass:
736
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CONVERTIBLE TO OR FROM DISPLAY CONFIGURATION (E.G., FROM OR
TO SHIPPING CONFIGURATION):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container which includes structure to (a) modify it from a
shipping or storage mode to a mode for exhibiting the
container or its content, or (b) modify it from an exhibiting
mode to a mode for shipping or storing the content.
(1) Note. A cover which is intended to be removed to expose
content is not proper for this area unless the cover adds to
the display beyond mere removal or the content is specially
displayed or arranged.
(2) Note. Content removable to provide an individual
self-supporting display is proper for this area. A removable
side wall intended to expose the content for display also is
proper.
(3) Note. Appropriate other subclasses may be searched for
nonconvertible display features.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.1 for a jewelry container.
216 for a nondisplay convertible container.
278 for a nonconvertible display container for apparel.
457 for a simulated or ornamental container.
459.1 for a container with an indicator.
459.5 for a container with indicia.
460 through 495, for a card type container which may have a
display feature, which does not include a convertible
characteristic required for these subclasses.
525 for a container with article content which may include a
display feature.
557 for a tray-type "display" container which does not
include a convertible.
775 for a container having positioning means and a window
characteristic.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 312 for a box having
label thereon.
211, Supports: Racks, for a rack intended for use as a
display device.
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 9, 10, 11, 58, and 63 for a
wooden display box or a display closure.
220, Receptacles, subclass 602, 662, and 377 for a container
of that class type including a transparent portion.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 71
for a display envelope, subclass 102.5 for a paperboard box
including a fixed upwardly extending display card, and
125.015 for a paperboard box including a transparent
closure.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 114 for a display cabinet
of the show case type.
Subclass:
737
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Tilting vertical wall providing flared volume for viewing
card or sheet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container,
including an upright outer structural portion that is
pivotable from the upright orientation to an inclined
orientation for changing the configuration of the interior of
the container to one which gradually widens from bottom to
top, and which is intended for planar shaped content.
Subclass:
738
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Having removal facilitating means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including structure to assist with the withdrawal of the
content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for a similar
device including means to release, eject or control the
discharge of articles from the display receptacle. See
sections I and II of the class definition of Class 221 for
identification of features which are considered to establish
a structure as a dispensing structure for Class 221 as
distinguished from mere removal facilitating structure for
this subclass.
222, Dispensing, for a fluent material dispenser in general.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
125.04 and 125.42 for a dispensing paperboard box.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 35 for a cabinet for
containing articles in a magazine and having removal
facilitating structure associated therewith.
Subclass:
739
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Plural contents manipulated for removal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 738. A container
wherein the content is repositioned to facilitate selectively
withdrawing some of the content from the container.
Subclass:
740
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Terraced or stepped shelves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including upper and lower supports for the content, wherein a
lower support is offset horizontally from an upper support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, 92 for terraced
plural related surfaces.
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, 16 for a sample case
having terraced trays.
211, Supports: Racks, 128 for a rack including terraced
trays.
Subclass:
741
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Inclination of container creates stepped shelves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 740. A container
intended to be repositioned to change the angle of
orientation of the shelves or trays with respect to the
horizontal by less than ninety degrees in order to form the
terraced or stepped shelves.
Subclass:
742
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Cover is attached or includes stepped shelf:
This subclass is indented under subclass 740. A container
including a closure, wherein a portion of the closure
contributes to the formation of a terraced or stepped shelf.
Subclass:
743
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Including movable linked shelves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 740. A container
wherein the terraced or stepped shelves are adapted to be
moved with respect to each other while remaining connected.
Subclass:
744
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Including exposable shelves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 740. A container
wherein a portion thereof is movable so as to reveal the
terraced or stepped shelves.
Subclass:
745
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Sectional or multiple movable compartment type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including either (a) a plurality of substantially complete
content holding sections that are pivotally or otherwise
interconnected so as to convert from a generally compact
arrangement to an expanded arrangement or (b) including a
single content area having separable wall portions so that
sections of the container formed thereby may be separated
from each other or pivoted about each other to form a
multiple distinct content areas.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
740 for a display container having terraced or stepped
shelves or trays.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 4.01 for a sectional container and
subclasses 500+ for a compartmented container.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, for a cabinet having
similar structure.
Subclass:
746
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Having rupturable wall portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 745. A container
wherein the sections are integrally connected by a scored or
weakened outer part to permit separation of the sections at
the weakened part.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 25 for a progressively
destroyed cellular magazine type supply source dispensing
device. These devices, in some cases, have the construction
provided for in this subclass, combined therewith means to
assist the discharge of the magazine from a holding
receptacle or of the articles from the magazine.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
120.011 and 101+ for a paperboard box having similar
structure.
Subclass:
747
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Sections pivotally movable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 745. A container
including content holding portions that are interconnected by
a hinge or fold.
Subclass:
748
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Three or more sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 747. A container
including more than two content holding portions
interconnected by hinges or folds.
Subclass:
749
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Pivoted about horizontal axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 747. A container
wherein the line of the hinge or fold is oriented generally
normal to vertical.
Subclass:
750
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Folded blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 749. A container
comprising material that is creased to form the container.
Subclass:
751
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Cover-operated positioning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including a closure for opening the container and structure
for locating the content, wherein (a) the locating structure
is moved with the closure in its opening movement or (b) the
content is tilted or is projected by the movement of closure
into the open position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45.2 for a device wherein the receptacle itself may be moved
to display position by opening the cover.
759 for noncover type pivotable content positioning means
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 17 for a
sample case having link supported trays.
220, Receptacles, 521 for a container of that class type
including a compartmented closure.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 269, for a cabinet
having continuously level compartments, shelves or other
article supports revolvable about a horizontal axis and
interconnected with rigid housing wall pivoted on fixed axis
and subclasses 272.5, 274, and 275+ for cabinet components
interconnected with a rigid housing wall pivoted on fixed
axis so that movement of one causes constrained relative
motion of the other.
Subclass:
752
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Positioning means on cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. A container
wherein the closure comprises a content compartment or a
means for attaching the closure to the content.
Subclass:
753
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Positioning means enlargable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 752. A container
wherein the positioning means is an expandable closure
compartment.
Subclass:
754
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Cover opening forces movement of positioning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. A container
(a) wherein the closure is interconnected to a maneuverable
content supporting or retaining means or (b) wherein a
portion of the closure abuts and pushes the content
supporting or retaining means into a different location or
orientation.
Subclass:
755
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Through pivotal link (e.g., hinge or fold line):
This subclass is indented under subclass 754. A container
including an interconnection between the closure and the
positioning means that allows the positioning means to change
its orientation with respect to the closure.
Subclass:
756
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Having content positioning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including structure for locating the content with regard to
remainder of the container.
(1) Note. Mere partitions, per se, without additional
positioning structure are not considered proper for this
area.
Subclass:
757
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Located on or formed by outwardly swingable sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
including an outer upright portion of the container that is
hinged or folded with respect to the remainder of the
container for pivoting exteriorly thereof and that defines
the positioning means.
Subclass:
758
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Slidable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means reciprocates with respect to
the remainder of the container.
Subclass:
759
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Pivotally mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means is connected to the remainder
of the container by a fold or hinge.
Subclass:
760
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At material fold:
This subclass is indented under subclass 759. A container
wherein the pivoting structure comprises a crease in
material.
Subclass:
761
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Follower or adjustable bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means is capable of being placed in
selective, vertical levels within the container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 64 for a follower for a
wooden box and subclass 86 for a follower for a wooden
barrel.
221, Article Dispensing, 56, 226+, and 279+ for article
dispensing combinations including follower structure.
222, Dispensing, 386 for a dispensing container with a
follower.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 61 and 71 for an
article containing magazine type cabinet having article
removal facilitating means associated therewith and including
follower structure.
Subclass:
762
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Movable to inclined support position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means is relocatable to a tilted
orientation.
Subclass:
763
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Aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means is an orifice intended for
receiving the content therethrough.
Subclass:
764
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Having separate stand:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
including an easel or receptacle support that is or can
become independent of the remainder of the container.
Subclass:
765
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Supporting bed or platform on receptacle bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 756. A container
wherein the positioning means is spaced above the lowest
portion of the container and is intended to support the
weight of the content.
Subclass:
766
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Pivotable wall providing side display:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including an upright outer structure of the container that is
hinged or folded to the remainder of the container for the
purpose of swinging outwardly thereof in order to reveal the
content.
Subclass:
767
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Having movable display card:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
including a panel which is relocated in order to exhibit
indicia.
Subclass:
768
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Exposable pop-up display card:
This subclass is indented under subclass 767. A container
wherein the container structure is moved to reveal the
display card which is then moveable to a new position.
Subclass:
769
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Having window or transparent wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container or
package including (a) an aperture within a wall or (b) a
see-through material constructed to enable inspection of the
content therethrough.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 662 for a receptacle having a transparent
wall portion.
Subclass:
770
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Transparent wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 769. A container
including an inner supporting means, which may be the content
or a substantially rigid box, wherein the sheet of
see-through material substantially covers all sides of the
inner supporting means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, 87.01 for a
wrapper, per se.
Subclass:
771
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Entirely covers a wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 769. A container
wherein the transparent sheet completely overlies a facet of
the outer shape of the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
770 for a transparent wrapper which cover substantially the
entire package.
Subclass:
772
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Exposed by moving panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 769. A container
including a portion which relocates to reveal the window or
transparent section.
Subclass:
773
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Pivoted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 772. A container
wherein the moving part is hinged or folded with the
remainder of the container.
Subclass:
774
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Portion moves to expose content:
This subclass is indented under subclass 736. A container
wherein a part thereof repositions to reveal the articles in
the container.
Subclass:
775
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HAVING POSITIONING MEANS AND DISPLAY OPENING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including (a) a particular structure for sustaining
the weight of the content or locating the content with regard
to remainder of the container and (b) an opening through
which the content is viewed.
Subclass:
776
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Transparent window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. A container
wherein the window comprises a see-through material.
Subclass:
777
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Across aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 776. A container
wherein the transparent flexible sheet is surrounded on four
sides by opaque material which defines an opening.
Subclass:
778
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Transparent flexible sheet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 776. A container
wherein the transparent window is a flaccid material.
Subclass:
779
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Article projects from display opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. A container
wherein the content extends through the window.
Subclass:
780
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Opposed holes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 779. A container
wherein the positioning means or window comprises a first
enclosing aperture located above a second enclosing
aperture.
Subclass:
781
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Window common to top wall and side wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. A container
including an upper, level panel and an adjacent, upright
panel connected to the level panel, wherein the window is
extends into each of the upright and level panels.
Subclass:
782
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Plural windows:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. A container
including more than one window.
Subclass:
783
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Window defined by flaps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 775. A container
wherein the window bordered by bent tabs.
Subclass:
784
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FOLDED BLANK HAVING POSITIONING MEANS THEREIN:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
container including bent sheet material and including
structure for sustaining the weight of the content or
locating the content with regard to remainder of the
container.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
800
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Container or holder for gum - i.e., wrapped sticks or chewed
material.
Subclass:
802
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Sausage casings folded in accordion-like pleats so as to
greatly reduce the tubular length.
Subclass:
803
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Container for, or package of, an article(s) or material(s)
disclosed for use in accident or accident prevention.
Subclass:
804
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Container including structure that can be manipulated to
shift content at least partially out of the container.
Subclass:
805
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Container or retainer for a group of relatively narrow
elastic loop-like elements.
Subclass:
806
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Structure to pendulously support container content.
Subclass:
807
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Structure to inhibit or minimize unauthorized removal of
container content.
Subclass:
809
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Cross form container.
Subclass:
810
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Container fasteners of the zipper type.
Subclass:
811
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Container structure to keep content free of external
moisture.
Subclass:
812
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Container or package for a generally moistened sheet of
wiping material.
Subclass:
813
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Container related tacky means to secure closure or
enwrapment.
Subclass:
814
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Structure to occupy unused volume in container.
Subclass:
815
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Container aperture to allow holding or manipulating by hand
digit.
Subclass:
816
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Container closure of the articulated panel type.
Subclass:
817
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A resilient, or gravity, means bearing against container
content.
Subclass:
818
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Holder or retainer which utilizes magnetic characteristics.
Subclass:
819
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Specialized or unconventional material or compositions used
in container or retainer structure.
Subclass:
820
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Articles linked to each other in concatenated fashion but
capable of easy separation.
Subclass:
821
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Element used between items to allow stable stacking.
Subclass:
822
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Unusual configured containers relating to the shape of
content.
Subclass:
823
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Container for vanity or personal adornment content.
Subclass:
824
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Openings (slits, holes, notches, etc.) through wound
material, a panel or band to facilitate severing of such
material.
Subclass:
825
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A prestressed content holder which prestresses as content is
reduced, causes the holder to curl or roll so as to continue
to secure the remaining content; e.g., plastic sheet between
layers of soft drink packages.
Subclass:
828
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Container or package for a therapeutic article or material,
generally intended for ingestion rather than external
application.
Subclass:
829
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Reduced pressure device generally for container support or
content handling.
Subclass:
830
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BISCUIT PACKAGE:
Biscuit dough container, generally cylindrical, and usually
designed for easy opening.
Subclass:
831
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DETACHABLE COUPON:
A container having a premium-like element removable
therefrom.
Subclass:
832
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SEMICONDUCTOR WAFER BOAT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
open container configured to hold a plurality of substrates
having, or intended to have, a plurality of individual
micro-electronic circuit components layered thereon, the
container intended to be used to hold the substrates during a
treatment process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
710 for a container for a semiconductor wafer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, 500 for a work holder intended to
hold an electronic component or the stock material of an
electronic component during a coating or etching process.
211, Supports: Racks, for a rack intended to hold a plurality
of electrical components, particularly subclass 41.
432, Heating, for a housing or holder for an electronic
component intended to hold the component during a heating
process, particularly subclass 239 and 253+.
Subclass:
833
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Apertured side walls:
Container under art collection 832 including holes in the
side walls intended to retain semiconductor wafers.
Information Products Division -- Contacts
Questions regarding this report should be directed to:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Information Products Division
PK3- Suite 441
Washington, DC 20231
tel: (703) 306-2600
FAX: (703) 306-2737
email: oeip@uspto.gov
Last Modified: 6 October 2000