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Class 101
PRINTING
Class Definition:
Means not otherwise provided for adapted to produce
characters or designs on surfaces by impression of types or
dies or by applying coating material thereto through openings
of previous portions of a pattern sheet, as in stenciling, or
by impression from planos:graphic or intaglio surfaces.
(1) Note. Includes organizations using design or character
dies that emboss, burn, or perforate, as well as those that
are intended to apply ink.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
For means and methods for making type or other bodies having
printing surfaces see Class 76, Metal Tools and Implements,
Making; Class 156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous
Chemical Manufacture; Class 164, Metal Founding; Class 178,
Telegraphy; Class 199, Type Casting; Class 204, Chemistry:
Electrical and Wave Energy; Class 205, Electrolysis:
Processes, Compositions Used Therein and Methods of Preparing
the Compositions; Class 264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article
Shaping or Treating; Processes; Class 425, Plastic Article or
Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus; and Class 430,
Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product
Thereof.
Patents containing product claims originally classified in
Class 101, Printing, subclasses 128.21 through 129, 450.1
through 473, 211, 295, 401.1 through 401.6 involving
significant claimed chemical subject matter and no
significant structure or printing steps are being
reclassified into the appropriate chemical product or
material class. Notes under the pertinent above indicated
subclasses indicate the extent and scope of this work as of
August 1969.
Where a printing plate of the planos:graphic type or a
stencil element, i.e., stencils and blanks, is claimed with
no significant printing plate or stencil element structure or
printing steps but merely in terms of the composition or
material of which at least one of its layers is composed, it
will be classified in the appropriate product or composition
class, even though there is no claim to the composition, per
se.
The line between Class 83, Cutting, and Class 101, Printing,
subclasses 3.1+ is as follows:
The mere removal of portions of sheet material interposed
between one or more punch and die sets, whether or not the
aperture or series of apertures produced form characters or
designs which convey intelligence, has been considered
punching for Class 83. However, where more than the mere
removal of material is involved and additional apparatus or
steps add to enhance the character or design produced, (e.g.,
the application of ink to the punches to additionally mark or
outline the apertures), such additions have been considered
printing for Class 101, subclass 3.1.
Deforming of sheet material into characters or designs with
or without the removal of any portion of the material has
been considered printing for Class 101, subclasses 3.1+.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, particularly subclasses
445+, for chemical processes and compositions for printing
textiles and other materials there designated with dyes.
53, Package Making, subclass 131.2 for machines to package
articles combined with a device to print indicia or to place
a coating on the cover thereof.
76, Metal Tools and Implements, Making, (see (2) Note).
100, Presses, appropriate subclasses for presses not
otherwise provided for.
118, Coating Apparatus, for coating apparatus of general
application, especially subclass 46 for printing apparatus
combined with significant coating, subclasses 211+, 301 and
406 for apparatus for applying coating to restricted areas
for special purposes, and subclasses 504+ for masks, per se.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 277 and 384+ for the combination of printing and
laminating.
164, Metal Founding, subclasses 2+ for processes of forming
metal printing plates (e.g., stereotypes, etc.) and
subclasses 139+ for corresponding apparatus. Also, see (2)
Note above.
177, Weighing Scales, subclasses 2+ for a recording
weighing device.
178, Telegraphy, subclass 4 and 23+ for printing telegraph
systems.
199, Type Casting, (see Note 2).
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, subclass 10 for the
manufacturing of a printing roll using etching.
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article
dispensing or feeding devices not otherwise provided for, and
including sheet and card dispensers.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate
subclasses for methods of, and apparatus for, feeding
material without utilizing the leading or trailing ends to
effect movement of the material.
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), for a device for
selective cutting or punching of a workpiece, usually a paper
card or strip, in one cycle of operation, or step-by-step in
alternation with work feed movements, wherein the cutting
extends entirely through the workpiece and is not restricted
to the production of characters or designs (e.g., it may
reproduce pattern indicia in original or modified form, or it
may cut coded perforations under the control of a keyboard or
other data input means).
235, Registers, for printing-registers, calculators, and
voting machines.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 1.1 for
combinations of printing with operations falling in that
class.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering, appropriate subclasses for
means for feeding separate sheets, etc.
346, Recorders, subclass 150.1 for electric recording of
phenomenon.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, subclasses
112+ for the production of latent electrostatic images by
the use of electrically charged character dies onto a record,
which latent images are later developed with toner to render
them visible, subclasses 159+ and 163+ for printing of
symbolic information by electrical discharge and by
electrochemical respectively.
380, Cryptography, subclass 51 and 55 for production of
printed copy by cryptos:graphic equipment.
399, Electrophotography, subclasses 130+ for image
formation, subclass 154 for image formation with transfer of
latent image, and subclasses 297+ for transfer of toner
image, per se.
400, Typewriting Machines, for printing mechanism in which
each type is impressed separately, with means to feed the
work to position for the next impression.
427, Coating Processes, for processes of coating, per se, and
note especially subclasses 256+ for a nonuniform coating.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a single or plural layer stock material useful
as a printing plate or stenciling element, but having no
significant printing structure or other printing feature, and
subclass 908 and 909 (cross-reference art collections) for a
printer's matrix or a printer's blanket, respectively.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, see the class definition.
902, Electronic Funds Transfer (a cross-reference art
collection), subcollections 18+ for an automated teller
machine having a particular printing means.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
2
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines which print on articles and selectively deliver
related articles in groups, each group in a separate
position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
58 for comprising analogous devices, but which do not
deliver to separate positions.
Subclass:
3.1
EMBOSSING OR PENETRATING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for producing characters or designs on surfaces by dies
adapted to deform or remove portions of the material.
(1) Note. Since many printing mechanisms can inherently
deform the material being printed upon, organized machines,
even though called "embossing machines", are placed below in
appropriate coordinate subclasses, except that recitation of
specific mechanism particularly designed to deform the
material, will cause classification in this and indented
subclasses, e.g., conforming punch and die structure.
(2) Note. See the class definition, lines with other classes
and within this class for the line between this class (101)
and the Cutting class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.2 401.4, 401.5, and 401.6, for means for swaging
characters into metal and involving more than simple
pressure, such as would be applicable to any material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses for machines having die
members with perforating-points adapted to pass entirely
through the material for producing designs other than
characters. Also see Lines With Other Classes and Within this
Class of the Class 101 Class Definition.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, appropriate
subclasses for processes and apparatus for shaping wet
fibrous sheets by patterned dies.
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), appropriate
subclasses for a machine having a gang of separately movable
punches so mounted and connected that any desired combination
thereof may be depressed to produce a design or an array of
coded perforations.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 127+ and 135+ for
machines in which each die is impressed separately, with
means to feed the work to position for the next impression.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Machines
peculiarly adapted for printing by embossing or penetrating
on articles other than rectangular sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 9.21 for a stamp-scarifying device which
may include means for printing cancellation indicia.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Machines the
impression being made by rolling contact between the
printing-surface and the surface printed upon.
Subclass:
6
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Machines the
article engaged between the peripheries of two
oppositely-rotating members to effect the printing act.
Subclass:
7
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Machines the
article rotating during impression, but not between a pair of
oppositely-rotatable members.
Subclass:
8
This subclass is indented under subclass 5. Machines there
being means to heat the die.
Subclass:
9
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Machines there
being means to heat the die.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Machines wherein
the path of approach of the hot die and the special article
to printing position is an arc intersecting the surface
printed upon.
Subclass:
11
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Machines having
means to feed or deliver the article.
Subclass:
12
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Means for
impressing material adapted to be employed as molds from
which casts may be taken.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a single or plural layer stock material
product, and subclass 908 and 909 (cross-reference art
collections) for a printer's matrix or a printer's blanket,
respectively.
Subclass:
13
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Machines
carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed that
different characters may be employed at successive
impressions.
Subclass:
14
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Machines there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with
characters on their peripheries.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
199, Type Casting, subclass 3 comprising similar mechanism
for assembling matrices.
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Machines, the
carriers being flat and slidable and each bearing a plurality
of characters.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
199, Type Casting, subclass 6 comprising similar mechanism
for assembling matrices.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Machines limited
to the dies or the holders therefor.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Processes only
of embossing or penetrating matrix material.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Machines
carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed that
different characters may be employed at successive
impressions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ for similar machines for operating on a
matrix material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), for analogous
structure in a selective cutting machine.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Machines, the
dies being adapted to penetrate the material.
(1) Note. This subclass is at present the locus for original
patents directed to the combination of means for printing and
means for punching, selectively, one or more holes (in the
same or in a different workpiece). For example, the machine
may punch code symbols to record data which may or may not
relate to the printed subject matter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), subclasses 35+ for
a selective cutting device associated with a disclosure of
printing means.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 135+ for the
combination of means for typing and means for perforating
(the same workpiece or different workpieces), under the
control of a common keyboard.
Subclass:
20
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Machines wherein
the path of approach to printing position is in an arc
intersecting the surface to be pierced.
Subclass:
21
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Machines, there
being means to heat the die.
Subclass:
22
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Means, the
impression being made by rolling contact between the
printing-surface and the surface to be printed upon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 5+ for machines for embossing special articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 155+ for concurrent conveying and
pressing presses of the roller type, not elsewhere provided
for.
Subclass:
23
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Means, the work
being engaged between the peripheries of two
oppositely-rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for similar special article machines.
Subclass:
24
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Means, the die
being adapted to penetrate the material.
Subclass:
25
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Means, there
being means to heat the die.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for other rolling contact, hot die machines.
Subclass:
26
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Means in which
the die is adapted to penetrate the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19 20, and 24, for piercing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 9.22 for a hand-manipulated device
including driven means to perforate a surface and means to
introduce ink into the perforations.
Subclass:
27
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Machines having
means to heat the die.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 9, 21, and 25, for other hot die machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 300+ for presses not elsewhere
provided for, and having means for heating, cooling or drying
material in the press.
Subclass:
28
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Limited to the
dies or the holders therefor for machines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 and 368+, for other dies.
Subclass:
29
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Dies carrying a
supply of printing characters so constructed that different
characters may be employed at successive impressions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ and 18+, for machines having selective
members.
Subclass:
30
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Means, the die
being adapted to penetrate the material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 19+ 24, and 26, for machines having piercing
members.
Subclass:
31
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Means, the die
being peculiarly adapted to be heated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 9+, 21, 25, and 27, for machines having hot dies.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclasses 401+ for a tool
comprising a work engager and fuel burner.
219, Electric Heating, subclasses 243+ for die members
having specific electrical heating means.
Subclass:
31.1
Seal press:
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Means
particularly adapted to deform material into the shape of a
seal or crest.
Subclass:
32
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Processes only
for embossing or penetrating.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for processes of embossing or penetrating matrix
material.
Subclass:
33
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for transferring designs of special compositions from
temporary supports to plates adapted to be developed into
printing-surfaces.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 142+, 154, 177, 217+, and 251+, for other transfer
machines.
Subclass:
34
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Processes only
for transferring preparatory designs.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclasses 467+ for
processes of dyeing by transfer.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 230+ for processes for directly transferring a
lamina from a carrier to a base.
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 256+ for processes of
forming a nonuniform coating and subclasses 146+ for
processes of making a transfer or copy sheet.
Subclass:
35
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines peculiarly adapted for printing on articles other
than rectangular sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 4+ and 33, for other special article machines.
subclasses 114+ for stenciling machines for operating on
special articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, subclass 131.2 for machines to form
packages combined with a device to print indicia or to place
a coating on the cover thereof.
131, Tobacco, subclass 284 for cigar and cigarette making
machines with combined means for printing on the article.
Subclass:
36
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Machines, the
article being engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of two oppositely-rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for similar embossing or penetrating machines.
Subclass:
37
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Machines
comprising means to move the articles to or from the printing
mechanism.
Subclass:
38.1
Rotating object:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Machines, the
article rotating during impression, but not between a pair of
oppositely-rotatable members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 for similar embossing or penetrating machines.
Subclass:
39
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Machines, the
article being given a bodily movement also during the
printing operation.
Subclass:
40
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Machines
comprising means to move the article to or from the printing
mechanism.
Subclass:
40.1
Feeding or delivering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 38.1. Machines
comprising means to move the article to or from the printing
mechanism.
Subclass:
41
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Machines wherein
the impression is made without rolling contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4 and appropriate subclasses thereunder, and subclasses 57+,
68-70, 78+, 93+, 134.5, 163+, 193+, and 287+ for other bed
and platen machines.
Subclass:
42
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Machines
carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed that
different characters may be employed at successive
impressions.
Subclass:
43
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Machines
comprising means to move the articles to or from the printing
mechanism.
Subclass:
44
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Machines, there
being means to move the articles to or from the printing
mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
43 for selective machines having such means.
Subclass:
45
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
carrying a supply of printing characters so constructed that
different characters may be employed at successive
impressions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ 18+, 29, and 42+, for other selective
machines.
Subclass:
46
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Means for
impressing each type separately and causing relative feed of
the work to position for the next impression, in combination
with other printing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
400, Typewriting Machines, for such machines, per se.
Subclass:
47
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines
peculiarly adapted for printing addresses, with or without
other printed matter.
Subclass:
48
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Machines
employing members having design areas through which ink may
pass.
Subclass:
49
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Machines, the
work being engaged in rolling contact between the peripheries
of rotating members, the surface on one of the members being
a stencil and having a roller-inker receiving ink from a
reservoir.
Subclass:
50
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Machines having
stencils in strip form, which strip may be composed of
separate sections.
Subclass:
51
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Machines wherein
a roller supplied with ink from a reservoir is passed bodily
over the back of the stencil.
Subclass:
52
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Machines, the
work being engaged in rolling contact between the peripheries
of rotating members.
Subclass:
53
This subclass is indented under subclass 52. Machines having
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism.
Subclass:
54
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Machines, there
being a chain for passing disconnected printing-plates
between the members of the printing-couple.
Subclass:
55
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Machines having
a flat printing member and a cylinder between which the work
is engaged by rolling contact.
Subclass:
56
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
Subclass:
57
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Machines wherein
the impression is made without rolling contact.
(1) Note. See the search note under subclass 41 of the
class.
Subclass:
58
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines having
means for distinguishing different groups of the printed
articles, but not for delivering the groups to different
positions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2 for analogous devices, but which deliver the groups to
different positions.
Subclass:
59
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members provided with
printing characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
60
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, a
plurality of printing-plates being secured together and fed
one at a time to printing position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 and 121, for stencil web machines.
Subclass:
61
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Machines wherein
the path of approach of the bed and platen to printing
position is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed
upon.
Subclass:
62
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, a
plurality of printing-surfaces being mounted on a rotary
carrier and moved step by step to operative position.
Subclass:
63
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines, a
plurality of printing-surfaces being placed in a chase and
the chase shifted step by step.
Subclass:
64
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Machines wherein
the path of approach of the bed and platen is an arc
intersecting the surface to be printed upon.
Subclass:
65
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Machines wherein
the path of approach of the bed and platen is an arc
intersecting the surface to be printed upon.
Subclass:
66
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines for
printing on transportation-tickets route or destination, in
combination with other data, employing at least in part
selective or progressive mechanism.
Subclass:
67
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Machines having
means to produce a plurality of copies of the same matter at
each printing operation.
Subclass:
68
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Machines wherein
the impression is made by a nonrolling contact.
(1) Note. See the search note under subclass 41 of this
class.
Subclass:
69
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Machines wherein
the impression is made by a nonrolling contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
68 for duplicating types of machines.
Subclass:
70
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Machines, there
being means for printing numbers progressively.
Subclass:
71
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines for
canceling mail-matter that are inclosed in a receptacle for
storing the canceled matter.
Subclass:
72
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines for
printing numbers that are provided with means for advancing
the type progressively between operations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
70 for ticket machines having a numbering attachment.
Subclass:
73
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Machines adapted
for printing at predetermined distances upon the work.
Subclass:
74
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Machines, the
work being engaged in rolling contact between the peripheries
of rotating members.
Subclass:
75
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Machines, there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
76
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Machines, the
work being engaged in rolling contact between the peripheries
of rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
74 for rotary measuring machines.
Subclass:
77
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Machines, there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries, the series being revoluble
bodily about an exterior axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
75 for measuring machines of the drum series type.
Subclass:
78
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Machines in
which the impression is made without rolling contact.
(1) Note. See the search note under subclass 41 of this
class.
Subclass:
79
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Machines, there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
80
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Machines wherein
the path of approach of bed and platen to printing position
is an arc intersecting the surface to be printed on.
Subclass:
81
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Machines, there
being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink
therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
82
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Machines, there
being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink
therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
83
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Machines limited
to a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries in combination with ink-pads
making contact with the type along a path intersecting the
type-surface.
Subclass:
84
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Limited to
printing-surfaces and supporting and holding therefor for
machines.
Subclass:
85
This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Printing members
comprising a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with
printing characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
86
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Printing
members, the series being revoluble bodily about an exterior
axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for rotary numbering machines having planetary drum
series.
Subclass:
87
This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Printing
members, the series being shiftable on its support.
Subclass:
88
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Printing
members, the drums being progressed by pressure from the
work-support.
Subclass:
89
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Printing
members, the drums withdrawing slightly under pressure and
effecting the progression of the types upon their return to
normal position.
Subclass:
90
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines having
means to produce a plurality of copies of the same matter at
each printing operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 67+ for duplicating ticket machines.
Subclass:
91
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
49 52+, 74+, and 76+, for other rotary selective or
progressive machines.
Subclass:
92
This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
Subclass:
93
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Machines in
which the impression is made without rolling contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 13+ 18+, 42+, and see the search note under
subclass 41 of this class for other bed and platen machines.
Subclass:
93.01
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Processes of
printing.
Subclass:
93.02
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which there is provided means to prevent a repeated and
unwanted print impression of a print character.
(1) Note. Merely dampening the movement of a print hammer
returning to its home position after a print operation is not
considered proper subject matter for classification here. For
classification here, there should at least be a disclosure
that a repeated impact of the same print character is at
least substantially positively prohibited whereby the
probability of a repeated or double impression is highly
remote.
Subclass:
93.03
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which means is provided whereby the force used in the act of
printing may be adjusted.
Subclass:
93.04
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus
provided with print means for producing print characters each
of which is made up of a plurality of character fragments.
Subclass:
93.05
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.04. Apparatus in
which there is provided a plurality of flexible relatively
movable elongated members, end portions thereof or separate
members at the end portions cooperating therewith striking a
relatively stationary member to perform a print action, each
end portion or separate member thereat printing a respective
portion only of a character or symbol.
Subclass:
93.06
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which means is provided by which space between words or print
characters may be modified so that a printed line of print
will have a desired length.
Subclass:
93.07
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which the print apparatus includes a means for severing
and/or piercing the article being printed.
(1) Note. The means may be a bar having a tear edge
thereon.
Subclass:
93.08
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which a separate relatively moving print means is provided
for concurrent printing on each of two or more print lines of
a record medium moving therepast.
(1) Note. It is not intended that a print character carrying
member having two or more lines of print thereon engageable
by a relatively movable platen member for effecting a print
action is proper for classification here. However, where a
separate hammer or platen member concurrently movable for
simultaneously printing indicia on each of two or more print
lines, classification is proper here.
Subclass:
93.09
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which there is provided a character striking member either
(1) having a width spanning a plurality of adjacently
positioned type characters or type columns, or (2) being
movable to strike characters in a plurality of print columns,
the character striking member being engageable with a single
print type character only when it is urged to strike the
print character carrying member at a print line as the print
characters move therepast.
Subclass:
93.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus
wherein either a platen or hammer member or a print character
carrying member is moved by a fluid under pressure whereby a
print act may be performed.
Subclass:
93.11
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which there are-two or more printing means each of which
comprises a separate print character carrying member for
cooperation with a separate platen for printing on a separate
record keeping means.
Subclass:
93.12
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.11. Apparatus in
which at least one of the separate printing means comprises a
printing mechanism dissimilar to any other printing mechanism
in the machine.
Subclass:
93.13
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which print characters are carried on a band or web-like
element the ends of which are connected together to form a
continuous loop and movable past or along a print line.
Subclass:
93.14
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.13. Apparatus
wherein the band or web-like element has a portion moving in
a direction parallel to the print line.
Subclass:
93.15
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus
wherein either a character carrying member or a character
striking member is moved from print position to print
position along a line generally parallel to a print line and
from end to end thereof.
Subclass:
93.16
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.15. Apparatus
wherein the character striking member is moved parallel to
the print line.
Subclass:
93.17
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.15. Apparatus
wherein the character carrying member comprises a rotatable
print unit.
Subclass:
93.18
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which the print characters are part of or carried on a member
movable at least substantially 360 degrees about its axis.
(1) Note. A print wheel either having print characters
extending completely around its periphery or disclosed as
rotating but having print characters extending partially
therearound is considered proper subject matter for
classification here.
Subclass:
93.19
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in
which the member comprises a relatively thin rotating member
having print characters at or about its periphery.
Subclass:
93.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in
which in addition to the rotating print character carrying
member there is provided another print character carrying
member which is other than rotatably, each member engageable
with a common platen member.
Subclass:
93.21
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.18. Apparatus in
which the member having the print characters thereon rotates
about an axis which is at least substantially parallel to the
line being printed.
Subclass:
93.22
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in
which the rotating type carrying member includes a means
alternately accelerating and retarding its rotative movement,
the rotation thereof being impeded for the act of printing.
Subclass:
93.23
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in
which either (1) the print characters are spirally arranged
over the circumference of the rotatable print character
carrying member or (2) like print characters in axially
spaced column of print characters are circumferentially
spaced on the rotating member.
Subclass:
93.24
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in
which the member having the print characters thereon is also
movable in a direction to strike a backing or platen member
to thereby perform a printing action.
Subclass:
93.25
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.24. Apparatus
wherein the member movable to engage the rotatable print
character carrying member moves in a curved path of travel.
Subclass:
93.26
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in
which the rotating member has mounted thereon a plurality of
individually movable print characters, the individually
movable print characters being selectively moved to a print
position whereby the print action may be performed.
Subclass:
93.27
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus
wherein a plurality of spaced platen or hammer sets are
positioned adjacent the periphery of the rotatable print
character carrying member, each set performing a separate
print action on a separate record means.
(1) Note. The record means may be a tape, sales slip,
envelope, etc.
Subclass:
93.28
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.21. Apparatus in
which there is provided a member movable in a direction to
strike one or more type or print characters on the rotatable
member thereby to perform a printing action.
Subclass:
93.29
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.28. Apparatus in
which the means to move the member striking the type or print
characters to perform the print action includes a solenoid or
like electrical member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
335, Electricity: Magnetically Operated Switches, Magnets,
and Electromagnets, subclasses 229+ for the combination of
an electromagnet used in conjunction with a permanent
magnet.
Subclass:
93.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in
which there is provided a rotating member having an impelling
surface or means thereon for impelling the print character
striking member into engagement with a print character.
Subclass:
93.31
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.3. Apparatus in
which there is provided a separate movable member interposed
between the solenoid or like means and the type or print
character striking member, the rotating member moving the
interposed member into engagement with the striking member to
perform the print action.
Subclass:
93.32
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in
which there is provided a movable member interposed between
the solenoid or like means and the type or print character
striking member, the interposed member being caused to move
the striking member into engagement with a print character to
perform the print action.
Subclass:
93.33
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.32. Apparatus in
which there is provided a resilient mechanical device for
urging the interposed member in at least one direction of its
movement.
Subclass:
93.34
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.29. Apparatus in
which there is provided a resilient mechanical device for
urging the striking member in at least one direction of its
movement.
Subclass:
93.35
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.28. Apparatus in
which there is provided a member movable to engage the
rotatable print character carrying member to perform the
printing act, the movable member being moved solely by
mechanistic elements, e.g., cams, levers, springs, etc.
Subclass:
93.36
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.35. Apparatus
wherein the member movable to engage the rotatable print
character carrying member moves in a curved path of travel.
Subclass:
93.37
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which the print characters are part of a member movable
alternately back and forth in a path of travel.
Subclass:
93.38
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in
which the print character carrying member includes at least
two spaced sets of print characters.
(1) Note. A print character carrying member having a set of
characters, portions of which are grouped together on
different faces thereof is considered proper for
classification here.
Subclass:
93.39
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.38. Apparatus
wherein there is a separate platen member cooperating with
each print character set enabling simultaneous spaced print
actions on separate record means.
Subclass:
93.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.39. Apparatus
wherein each set of print characters is mounted on the same
face of the reciprocating member.
Subclass:
93.41
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in
which there is provided a member movable in a direction to
engage the print characters whereby to perform a print
action.
Subclass:
93.42
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.41. Apparatus in
which the movable member is urged to engage the print
character by the force exerted thereto of a solenoid or like
electrical member.
Subclass:
93.43
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus
wherein a print character carrying member is moved to engage
a relatively stationary member by the force exerted thereto
of a solenoid or like member, the print character carrying
member being moved either, per se, or by an intermediate
member acting thereon.
Subclass:
93.44
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in
which the member carrying the printing characters moves back
and forth in a circular path generally substantially less
than 360 degrees.
Subclass:
93.45
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.37. Apparatus in
which the member movable alternately back and forth is
provided with individual print character means movable
relative thereto and to each other.
Subclass:
93.46
This subclass is indented under subclass 93.45. Apparatus in
which movement of the print carrying reciprocating member is
controlled by means including a solenoid or like member for
selectively positioning the print characters at the print
line.
Subclass:
93.47
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus in
which a member having indicia or symbol thereon is moved in a
direction to engage a platen member thereby to perform a
print action.
Subclass:
93.48
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Apparatus
comprising a member engageable with a print character member
not otherwise claimed or disclosed.
(1) Note. Hammers or platen member disclosed or claimed for
use with a specific type of print character carrying member
are classified with the particular print character carrying
member.
Subclass:
94
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Machines wherein
the path of approach of the bed and platen to printing
position is in an arc intersecting the surface to be printed
upon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 61, 64, 65, and 80+, for other oscillating bed and platen
machines.
Subclass:
95
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Machines, there
being a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
96
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Machines, an
inked ribbon being held over the type during the printing
act.
Subclass:
97
This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Machines having
an ink-pad making contact with the type along a path
intersecting the type-surface.
Subclass:
98
This subclass is indented under subclass 94. Machines having
an ink-pad making contact with the type along a path
intersecting the typed-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 and 103, for other pad inkers.
Subclass:
99
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Machines having
a plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 59, 79+, and 95+, for other drum series machines.
Subclass:
100
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Machines, an
inked ribbon being held over the type during the printing
act.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for other ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
101
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Machines with an
ink-pad making contact with the type along a path
intersecting the type-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 for other pad inkers.
Subclass:
102
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Machines, an
inked ribbon being held over the type during the printing
act.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 and 100, for other ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
103
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Limited to
printing-surfaces and supporting and holding means therefor
in combination with means for applying ink to the surfaces
for machines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 84+ for numbering printing members.
Subclass:
104
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Means, the
printing member being inverted to make nonrolling contact
with an ink-pad.
Subclass:
105
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Means, the
printing characters being carried on endless flexible strips
or belts.
Subclass:
106
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Means having a
plurality of rotatable coaxial members with printing
characters on their peripheries.
Subclass:
107
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Means, an
ink-ribbon being held over the type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 and 100, for other ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
108
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Means with an
ink-pad making contact with the type along a path
intersecting the type-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 and 101, for other pad inkers.
Subclass:
109
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Limited to the
specific members that bear the printing-surfaces and
supporting and holding means therefor for machines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
29 and 84+, for other selective or progressive printing
members.
Subclass:
110
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Means, the
printing members comprising a plurality of rotatable coaxial
members with printing characters on their peripheries.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 59, 75, 77, 79+, 83, 85+, 95+, 99+, and 106+, for other
drum series members.
Subclass:
111
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Means, the
printing characters being carried on endless flexible strips
or belts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
105 for other endless band printing members.
Subclass:
112
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Means
comprising stencil-plates each having a plurality of
characters or designs from which selection may be made.
Subclass:
113
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines having means to produce a plurality of copies of the
same matter at each printing operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 67+ and 90, for other duplicating machines.
Subclass:
114
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter using tools or members having design areas through
which inks pigment, or other coating substance may pass to
the surface to be printed upon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 48+ and 112, for other stencil machines and
stencils.
Subclass:
115
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines for
producing stenciled effects in a plurality of colors or
tints.
Subclass:
116
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines, the
work being engaged in rolling contact between the peripheries
of rotating members, the periphery of one of the members
being or carrying a stencil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
49 for other rotary stencil machines.
Subclass:
117
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Machines having
means to perforate or sever the work and means to move it to
or from stenciling position.
Subclass:
118
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Machines having
means to move the work to or from stenciling position.
Subclass:
119
This subclass is indented under subclass 116. Machines, the
ink being supplied from within the stencil member.
Subclass:
120
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Machines, the
inker being in traveling contact with the back of the
stencil.
Subclass:
121
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines
employing stencils in strip form, which strip may be composed
of separate sections.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 and 60+, for other stencil web machines and
interconnected plate machines.
Subclass:
122
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Machines
includes stencil-web in the form of an endless band.
Subclass:
123
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines
wherein the inker is passed bodily over the back of the
stencil.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
51 for other traveling inker machines.
Subclass:
124
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines
wherein the stencil is caused to move past a nontraveling
inker.
Subclass:
125
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines
comprising a stencil-plate with an ink-pad covering the back
of the same.
Subclass:
126
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Machines
limited to means for holding a stencil and the work in
associated relation.
Subclass:
127
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter
including (1) stenciling elements, i.e., stencils and blanks
including mounts, holders and extensions, (2) processes of
and apparatus for manufacture of such elements not elsewhere
provided for, and (3) such processes combined with a use
step.
(1) Note. The term "blank" includes the sheet or plate
through which the stenciling openings are to be made or the
unit including the unperforated stencil sheet and its
attached protecting or backing sheets. The term "stencil"
includes the sheets or plates with the openings in them and
also such completed sheets or plates combined with backing or
protective sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 48+ for selective or progressive addressing
machines using stencils.
112 for stencil plates used in selective and progressive
printing machines.
129 for stenciling processes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, particularly subclasses 562+
and see the reference to Class 101, Printing, in (3) Note in
said subclass.
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 388 and 430 for
stencils which mark food during the cooking thereof.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate subclasses
for stenciling compositions.
118, Coating Apparatus, subclasses 504+ and see the Notes
thereto, for devices for protecting areas adjacent to the
part being coated.
132, Toilet, subclass 216 for eyebrow stencils to act as
templates in the application of make-up, subclass 73 for
manicure stencils, and subclass 319 for other stencils
adapted for use with toilet articles (e.g., rouge or
lipstick).
427, Coating Processes, subclass 143 for processes of
coating, per se, wherein the product produced is a stencil
blank.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a single or plural layer stock material
product in the form of a web or sheet, and especially
subclasses 131+ for such a product including apertures.
434, Education and Demonstration, particularly subclass 117
and 162+ for writing guides.
451, Abrading, subclasses 29+, 442, 445, 448, and 457 for an
abrading shield, including an erasing shield (subclass 445),
a mask, or a stencil; and see the search notes of subclass
442.
Subclass:
127.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Devices
including (A) a stencil or blank combined with (1) a mount or
holder, usually a frame surrounding it, (2) an extension
usually an index tab or sheet bearing indicia, (3) means for
attaching the stencil or blank to other structures such as a
duplicating machine or surface to be stenciled, or (4) any of
the above combined, and (B) the mounts or holders, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
127 for single stencil sheets or plates provided with an
adhesive area.
415.1 for flexible sheet securing devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 642.02 for a
display label holder, per se, which may be utilized for a
stencil holder.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 371+ for frame type devices for flexible fabrics
and see the Notes thereto for the search for similar
structures.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 521+ for card holders
which hold cards against the platen of a typewriter.
Subclass:
128
This subclass is indented under subclass 127.1. Subject
matter, including a plurality of stencils which can be
assembled in a desired order and adjuncts thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 218+ for movably interconnected plural strip,
slat or panel type devices therein provided.
Subclass:
128.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 127.1. Subject
matter, including means for attaching the stencil or stencil
blank to other structures.
Subclass:
128.21
Laminated and/or plural sheets and/or coated base and
manufacture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter
including (a) laminated or plural sheets including a blank
which is or may be cut to form a stencil, (b) a specific base
sheet combined with a coating, (c) apparatus and processes of
manufacture of the above, and (d) such processes combined
with a use step.
(1) Note. Stenciling elements, i.e., stencils or blanks,
including laminated or plural sheet stenciling elements
defined in terms of the chemical composition of one of the
layers or sheets of the stencil element without other
printing structure limitations or printing steps shall be
classified in the appropriate chemical product or material
class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128.4 for manufacture processes including the assembly of a
stencil or blank and its frame and for stencil cutting
processes even though a laminated or coated base is cut.
129 for use processes only and see the notes thereto.
149.4 for hectos:graphic surfaces, sheets, and plates which
are not stencils.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet; and particularly
subclass 411.1 for a plural layer product in which at least
one of the layers is defined in terms of its composition.
Subclass:
128.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Subject matter,
including apparatus and processes of manufacture, per se, or
combined with a use step.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for use processes only.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, appropriate subclasses, for cutting and punching
in general.
234, Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching).
Subclass:
129
This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Processes only
for stenciling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128.4 for processes of manufacture of stencils even though a
use step is claimed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 256+ for nonuniform
coating processes which may include the use of a stencil. For
the line between Classes 427 and 101 see the class definition
of Class 427.
Subclass:
130
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Process
or apparatus of printing from a surface not depending upon
differences in elevation, but (A) which surface has been
treated so as to be ink-repellent except where an
ink-attractive configuration has been placed thereon, or (B)
on which surface an ink design has been prepared which will
give off multiple impressions without re-inking.
(1) Note. Within the meaning of this subclass the term
"planos:graphic" does not include printing from plain or
smooth surfaces in which the design is first printed or
otherwise delineated on the surface in ink and then
transferred by impression to the surface to the printed on
and the operation repeated for each impression. Operations of
the latter sort are herein designated "transfer-printing" and
classified as such under the appropriate main divisions, such
as "Multi-color, Intaglio, Rolling-Contact Machines," etc.
Subclass:
131
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Copying
apparatus having a printing-surface bearing designs in ink of
such a nature as not to require reinking, but which may be
treated with a solvent to give off impressions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 468+ for copying surfaces and processes of
manufacture.
Subclass:
131.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Copying
apparatus by which the printing surface and the sheet to be
printed upon are brought into impression-taking contact by
simultaneously flexing the surface and the sheet.
Subclass:
132
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Copying
apparatus, involves work engaged in rolling contact between
the peripheries of rotating members.
Subclass:
132.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Rotary copying
apparatus employing dampening means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 133, 134.5, 147, and 148, for dampening structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for dampening
apparatus, per se.
Subclass:
133
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Copying
apparatus comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder,
between which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
Subclass:
134
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Copying
apparatus in which the printing-surface is formed by dry
ink-blocks of different colors.
Subclass:
134.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Opposed members
capable of relative movement toward each other to make the
impression by a nonrolling contact.
(1) Note. For details of mechanism for imparting the
movement, see the Search Notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 41+ 57+, 68-70, 78+, 93+, 163+, 193+, and 287+,
for other bed and platen machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for details of mechanism
for imparting the movement, (See (1) Note).
100, Presses, subclasses 214+ for reciprocating platen
presses not elsewhere provided for. See (1) Note above.
Subclass:
135
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Apparatus for
printing with inks of different colors or tints.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
134 for related copying apparatus.
Subclass:
136
This subclass is indented under subclass 135. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
Subclass:
137
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Machines
wherein the design is first printed by means of a
planos:graphic surface on an intermediate surface and then
offset or transferred to the surface to be printed on, there
being also means whereby to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 142+ 154, 177, 215, 217+, and 251+, for other
transfer machines.
Subclass:
138
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
Subclass:
139
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Machines with
means whereby to prevent an impression.
Subclass:
140
This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Machines with
means whereby to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 for web machines with interrupter.
Subclass:
141
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
132 and 136+, for other rotary planos:graphic machines.
Subclass:
142
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Machines
wherein the design is first printed by means of a
planos:graphic surface on an intermediate smooth surface, and
then offset or transferred to the surface to be printed on.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 154, 177, 215, 217+, and 251+, for other transfer
machines.
Subclass:
143
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length, there
being means whereby to prevent an impression.
Subclass:
144
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Machines with
means whereby to prevent an impression.
Subclass:
145
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Machines with
means whereby to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 139, 140, 143, and 144, for other machines with
interrupter.
Subclass:
146
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Machines
comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder, between
which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
133 for related copying apparatus.
Subclass:
147
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Attachments for
machines for applying water or other ink-repellents to the
printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 73+ for presses, not elsewhere
provided for, having means to treat the material pressed with
liquid and/or steam.
Subclass:
148
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Means wherein
the dampeners are cylindrical in form, the dampening material
being supplied from a reservoir.
Subclass:
150
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter in which printing is done by means of surfaces
dependent upon design-grooves to retain the ink.
Subclass:
151
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Subject matter
in which printing is done with inks of different colors or
tints.
Subclass:
152
This subclass is indented under subclass 151. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
Subclass:
153
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for rotary, multicolor, intaglio machines.
Subclass:
154
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Machines, the
design being first printed by means of an intaglio surface
upon an intermediate smooth surface and then offset or
transferred onto the work, there being a stiff blade for
scraping off the ink not retained in the grooves of the
intaglio surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 142+, 177, 215, 217+, and 251+, for other transfer
machines.
157 for other scrapers.
Subclass:
155
This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Machines having
means for removing the ink not retained in the grooves of the
printing surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 167+ for other wipers.
Subclass:
156
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Machines
employing a long flexible strip adapted to present a fresh
portion at each operation.
Subclass:
157
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Machines, the
wiper being a stiff blade bearing against the surface in line
contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
154 for other scrapers.
Subclass:
158
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Machines
comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder, between
which the work is engaged in rolling contact.
Subclass:
159
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Machines, the
printing-bed traveling head foremost around a circuit.
Subclass:
160
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Machines, there
being an ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate
and a long flexible strip for removing the ink not retained
in the grooves of the printing element.
Subclass:
161
This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Machines, there
being an ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate
and means for removing the ink not retained in the grooves of
the printing element.
Subclass:
162
This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Machines, the
wiper being a long flexible strip.
Subclass:
163
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Machines in
which the impression is made without rolling contact with the
surface to be printed.
(1) Note. See the search note under subclass 41 of this
class.
Subclass:
164
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, the
printing member moving in a straight path, there being an
ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate and a long
flexible strip for removing the ink not retained in the
grooves of the printing member.
Subclass:
165
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, there
being an ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate
and a long flexible strip for removing the ink not retained
in the grooves of the printing member.
Subclass:
166
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Machines, there
being a long flexible strip for removing the ink not retained
in the grooves of the printing member.
Subclass:
167
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Attachments for
machines limited in function to removing the ink from the
printing surface except where retained by the
design-grooves.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 and 161, for other wipers.
Subclass:
168
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Means employing
a long flexible strip adapted to present a fresh portion at
each operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 160, 162, 164, and 165, for other webs.
Subclass:
169
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Means employing
a stiff blade bearing against the surface in line contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
154 and 157, for other scrapers.
Subclass:
170
This subclass is indented under subclass 150. Processes only,
dependent upon intaglio printing.
Subclass:
171
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines which involve printing with inks of different colors
or tints.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
115 134, 135+, and 151+, for other multicolor machines.
Subclass:
172
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines
peculiarly adapted for printing on strands, either singly of
side by side.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
68, Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, subclasses 200+, for
apparatus for applying liquids to textiles.
Subclass:
173
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines, which
combine both "rotary" and "bed-and-cylinder" structures.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 214+ for rolling contact, rotary and bed and
cylinder machines.
Subclass:
174
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for multicolor, rotary, intaglio machines.
Subclass:
175
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines, the
complete design being printed by one passage of the work
through one couple.
Subclass:
176
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
Subclass:
177
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines, the
design being printed upon an intermediate surface and then
transferred or offset onto the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 142+, 154, 217, and 251+, for other transfer machines.
Subclass:
178
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
138 for planos:graphic, multicolor, rotary, web machines.
Subclass:
179
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of the
web, at least one side in multicolor.
Subclass:
180
This subclass is indented under subclass 179. Machines
employing a plurality of separate printing-couples for
printing different colors on the same side of the web.
Subclass:
181
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Machines
employing a plurality of separate printing-couples.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
180 for similar perfecting machines.
Subclass:
182
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Machines having
means to prevent an impression.
Subclass:
183
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines
employing a plurality or separate printing-couples.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
180 and 181, for multiple couple web machines.
Subclass:
184
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Machines having
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
182 for web machines with interrupter.
Subclass:
185
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Machines having
means whereby to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 140, 144, 145, 182, and 184, for other rotary machines
with interrupter.
Subclass:
186
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines
comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder, between
which the work is engaged in rolling contact.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173 for rotary and bed-and-cylinder machines.
Subclass:
187
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Machines, a
complete design being printed by one passage of the work
through one couple.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 175+ for rotary single impression multicolor
machines.
Subclass:
188
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Machines, the
work being moved longitudinally of the cylinder between
impressions to present it to a different printing-surface.
Subclass:
189
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Machines having
a plurality of cylinders and cooperating forms, to which the
work is successively presented.
Subclass:
190
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of the
work, at least one side being in multicolor.
Subclass:
191
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Machines
including means for bringing the bed and cylinder together on
the printing stroke and separating them on the return
stroke.
Subclass:
192
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Machines having
means whereby to prevent an impressions.
Subclass:
193
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines in
which the impression is made without rolling contact.
(1) Note. See the search note under subclass 41 of this
class.
Subclass:
194
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Machines, the
complete design being printed by one passage of the work
through one couple.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 175+ for single impression rotary machines.
187 for single impression bed-and-cylinder machines.
Subclass:
195
This subclass is indented under subclass 194. Machines
wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen to
printing position is in an arc intersecting the surface to be
printed on, there being an ink-supply plate and a roller for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
196
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Machines
adapted for printing on continuous strips of indefinite
length.
Subclass:
197
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Machines
wherein the printing member oscillates.
Subclass:
198
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Machines, the
printing member moving in a straight path.
Subclass:
199
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Machines having
an ink-roller not receiving ink from a plate.
Subclass:
200
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Machines
wherein the bed and platen approach to printing position is
in an arc intersecting the surface to be printed on.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
195 and 197, for other oscillating bed-and-platen machines.
Subclass:
201
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Machines which
consist of printing-forms each having one or more sections
adapted to be moved from the plane of the printing-surface to
be inked or to escape inking.
Subclass:
202
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Limited to
attachments for applying ink to the printing-surface of
machines.
Subclass:
203.1
Roller and plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Means having an
ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink therefrom
to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
195 for other roller and plate inkers.
Subclass:
204
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.1. Means, the
plate receiving ink from a reservoir.
Subclass:
204.1
Multidisc plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.1. Means wherein
said ink supply plate is a multiple disk type, for
transferring ink therefrom to the printing surface.
Subclass:
205
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Means having an
ink-roller not receiving ink from a plate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199 for other roller inkers.
Subclass:
206
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Means
peculiarly adapted in which the work is engaged between the
peripheries of rotating members.
Subclass:
207
This subclass is indented under subclass 206. Means, the
roller receiving ink from a reservoir.
Subclass:
208
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Means, the
roller receiving ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
207 for other fountains.
Subclass:
209
This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Means with
means to prevent inking.
Subclass:
210
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Means limited
to supply-reservoir structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 207, and 208, for other fountains.
Subclass:
211
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Processes only,
dependent on printing in a plurality of different colors.
Subclass:
212
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines for printing by exerting a rolling contact between
the printing-surface and the surface to be printed upon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 5+ and 22+, for rolling contact embossing or
penetrating machines.
subclasses 36+ for rolling contact special article
machines.
Subclass:
213
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Devices adapted
to hold a roll of paper or the like and having a rotary
printing member bearing against the roll, with an
ink-applying roller not receiving ink from a plate. As the
web is pulled out it is automatically printed upon.
(1) Note. For similar roll-holders without printing
attachments see Classes 83, Cutting; and 242, Winding,
Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 550+ and 570+.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
83, Cutting, (See (1) Note).
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate
subclasses for methods of, and apparatus for, feeding
material without utilizing the leading or trailing ends to
effect movement of the material.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 550+ and
570+ for an unwinding machine or roll holder of general use.
Subclass:
214
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Machines which
combine both "rotary" and "bed-and-cylinder" structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173 for similar multicolor machines.
Subclass:
215
This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Machines, the
design being printed upon an intermediate surface and then
transferred or offset onto the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 33+ 137, 142+, 154, 177, 217+, and 251, for other
transfer machines.
Subclass:
216
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Machines in
which the work is engaged in rolling contact between the
peripheries of rotating members.
(1) Note. Does not include those which oscillate
to-and-fro.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 23+, 36, 37, 49, 52+, 74, 75+, 77, 91, 92, 116+, 132, 136+,
141+, 152, 153+, 173, 174+, 214, and 215, for other
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 155+ for concurrent pressing and
conveying presses of the roller type, not elsewhere provided
for.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclasses 4+, 18+ and 20.1
for rotary printer combinations.
Subclass:
217
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines the
design being first printed on an intermediate surface and
then offset or transferred onto the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 137, 142+, 154, 177, 215, and 251+, for other transfer
machines.
Subclass:
218
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Machines having
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 and 247, for other rotary machines with interrupter.
Subclass:
219
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
92 178+, and 213, for other rotary, web machines.
Subclass:
220
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of the
web.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 179+ for rotary, perfecting, multicolor
machines.
Subclass:
221
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines, a
plurality of impressions being made on at least one side of
the web.
Subclass:
222
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Machines, there
being means for turning the web over about its longitudinal
axis prior to the perfecting impression.
Subclass:
223
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines, there
being means for turning the web over about its longitudinal
axis prior to the perfecting impression.
Subclass:
224
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines having
means for perforating the web or severing after printing,
with means to feed or deliver the work.
Subclass:
225
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Machines with
means to feed or deliver the work.
Subclass:
226
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Machines having
means for perforating the web or severing after printing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
224 for perfecting machines having cutting.
Subclass:
227
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Machines having
means to move the work to or from the machine.
Subclass:
228
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Machines having
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism.
Subclass:
229
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of
sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 220+ for perfecting web machines.
Subclass:
230
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Machines
wherein the sheets are turned over prior to the perfecting
impression other than by a continuous forward movement
without lateral deflection.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 223, and 257, for web machines that reverse.
Subclass:
231
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Machines having
means to move the work to or from printing position.
Subclass:
232
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having
means to move the work to or from printing position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclass 173 for roller type concurrent
pressing and conveying presses, not elsewhere provided for,
having material handling or guiding means.
Subclass:
233
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Machines
wherein the printing-couple moves into operative position due
to the presence of the article.
Subclass:
234
This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Machines,
movement being given the type-carrying cylinder to bring it
to position.
Subclass:
235
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Machines, the
printing-cylinder being arrested except during the passage of
the article.
Subclass:
236
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Machines with
means to arrange the printed articles in a compact
collection.
Subclass:
237
This subclass is indented under subclass 234. Machines with
means to arrange the printed articles in a compact
collection.
Subclass:
238
This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Machines with
means to arrange the printed articles in a compact
collection.
Subclass:
239
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Machines, there
being a positive stop for the article to bring it into
register with the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 and 242, for other article turning stops.
Subclass:
240
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Machines with
means to arrange the printed articles in a compact
collection.
Subclass:
241
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Machines, there
being a positive stop for the article to bring it into
register with the printing surface.
Subclass:
242
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Machines, there
being a positive stop for the article to bring it into
register with the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
239 and 241, for other article turning stops.
Subclass:
243
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Machines, an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
Subclass:
244
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines, an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243 for other ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
245
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines, the
printing-cylinder being arrested except during the passage of
the article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 235+ for other single revolution machines.
Subclass:
246
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines, one
of the cylinders having means for grasping the sheets.
Subclass:
247
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines with
means for preventing an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
139 140, 143, 144, 145, 182, 184, 185, and 218, for other
rotary machines with interrupter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 126+ for
means of this nature capable of general application.
Subclass:
248
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having
means for moving one of the members of the printing-couple or
the work so as to accurately present the desired portions of
the work and the printing-surface to each other.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include mere adjustable
gearing or journals.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
286 for related bed-and-cylinder machines.
Subclass:
249
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Machines having
a plurality of work-supporting blankets arranged side by
side, but out of alinement, along the cylinder and adapted to
cooperate with similarly-arranged typeforms.
Subclass:
250
This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Machines
comprising a flat printing member and a cylinder, between
which the work is engaged by rolling contact.
(1) Note. Does not include those having rotating members
with flat printing-surfaces.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 55+ 133+, 146, 158+, 173, 186+, and 214+, for
other bed-and-cylinder machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for carriage-motion, per
se, for machines of this type.
100, Presses, subclass 156 for presses of the concurrent
pressing and conveying type, not elsewhere provided for, in
which a roller coacts with a nonrotary press element.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 22.1 for this type
machine combined with sheet associating or folding means.
Subclass:
251
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, the
design being first printed upon an intermediate surface and
then offset or transferred onto the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
33 137, 142+, 154, 177, 215, and 217+, for other transfer
machines.
Subclass:
252
This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
Subclass:
253
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
Subclass:
254
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of the
web.
Subclass:
255
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Machines, the
printing-bed traveling head foremost around in an endless
path.
Subclass:
256
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 22.1 for this type
machine combined with sheet associating or folding means.
Subclass:
257
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Machines having
means to turn the web over about its longitudinal axis prior
to the perfecting impression.
Subclass:
258
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Machines the
rotation of the cylinder being reversed with each
reciprocation of the bed.
Subclass:
259
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Machines, the
printing-bed traveling head foremost around in a circuit.
Subclass:
260
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
Subclass:
261
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Machines, the
rotation of the cylinder being reversed with each
reciprocation of the bed.
Subclass:
262
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of
sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 254+ for perfecting machines for printing on
webs.
Subclass:
263
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines, the
printing-bed traveling head foremost around in an endless
path.
Subclass:
264
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
Subclass:
265
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines with
means for preventing the rotation of the cylinder except
during the printing operation.
Subclass:
266
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines, the
rotation of the cylinder being reversed with each
reciprocation of the bed and having work feeding or
delivering means.
Subclass:
267
This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Machines having
means to deliver the sheet on the second revolution of the
cylinder.
Subclass:
268
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, the
printing-bed traveling around head foremost in an endless
path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 60+ for addressing machines having
interconnected plates.
subclasses 159+ 255, 259, and 263, for other circulating bed
machines.
Subclass:
269
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, the
cylinder being given a bodily movement along the bed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56 252, 256+, 260, and 264, for other traveling cylinder
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclass 210 for roll and platen presses, not
elsewhere provided for.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 22.1 for this type
machine combined with sheet associating or folding means.
Subclass:
270
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Machines, the
cylinder having a bodily travel in an endless path.
Subclass:
271
This subclass is indented under subclass 270. Machines with
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism, an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
Subclass:
272
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Machines with
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism.
Subclass:
273
This subclass is indented under subclass 272. Machines an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
Subclass:
274
This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Machines an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
Subclass:
275
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines with
means for preventing the rotation of the cylinder except
during the printing operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
265 for perfecting, stop cylinder, machines.
Subclass:
276
This subclass is indented under subclass 275. Machines with
means to move the work to or from the printing position.
Subclass:
277
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, the
rotation of the cylinder being reversed with each
reciprocation of the bed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
258 261, and 266, for other oscillating cylinder machines.
Subclass:
278
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Machines with
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism.
Subclass:
279
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines with
means to move the work to or from the printing mechanism.
Subclass:
280
This subclass is indented under subclass 279. Machines with
means to deliver the sheet on the second revolution of the
cylinder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
267 for other machines having this type of delivering.
Subclass:
281
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Machines, an
ink-ribbon being held over the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
271 273, and 274, for other ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
282
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Means for
producing relative movement between the bed and cylinder not
peculiar to the types of bed-and-cylinder machines named in
the preceding subclasses.
Subclass:
283
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Machines
including means for bringing the bed and cylinder together on
the printing stroke and separating them on the return
stroke.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
191 for multicolor machines of this type.
Subclass:
284
This subclass is indented under subclass 283. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
192 for multicolor machines of this type.
Subclass:
285
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for throw-off machines having interrupter means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 126+ for
means of this nature susceptible of general application,
functioning in a similar manner.
Subclass:
286
This subclass is indented under subclass 282. Means to
accurately present the same portion of the surface of the
cylinder to the type at each stroke.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
248 for rotary machines having cylinder-registering
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, for adjustable gearing
merely for this purpose.
Subclass:
287
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Machines comprising two opposing pressure members so
constructed as to contact simultaneously at all points with
the work held therebetween, thereby effecting a non-rolling
impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3.1 41+, 57+, 68, 69+, 78+, 93+, 134.5, 163+, and 193+, for
other bed-and-platen machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 214+ for reciprocating platen
presses, not elsewhere provided for.
Subclass:
288
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines for
printing on continuous strips of indefinite length.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 196+ for multicolor machines of this type.
Subclass:
289
This subclass is indented under subclass 288. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of the
web.
Subclass:
290
This subclass is indented under subclass 289. Machines, the
printing member moving in a straight path and having a
roller-inker not receiving ink from a plate.
Subclass:
291
This subclass is indented under subclass 288. Machines, the
printing member moving in an arc.
Subclass:
292
This subclass is indented under subclass 288. Machines, the
printing member moving in a straight path.
Subclass:
293
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Machines, there
being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink
there-from to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
294
This subclass is indented under subclass 293. Machines, the
ink-roller traveling bodily in an endless path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
304 and 308, for other inkers of this type.
Subclass:
295
This subclass is indented under subclass 292. Machines, there
being a roller-inker not receiving ink from a plate.
Subclass:
296
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines having
means peculiarly adapted for printing on both sides of
sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 289+ for perfecting web type machines.
Subclass:
297
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines
wherein the path of approach of the bed and platen to
printing position is an arc intersecting the surface to be
printed on.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 20, 61, 64, 65, 80, 81, 94+, 195, 197, 200, and 291, for
other oscillating machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 233+ for reciprocating platen
presses of the hinged type, not elsewhere provided for.
Subclass:
298
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Machines, the
printing member moving in an arc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
197 and 291, for other oscillating bed machines.
Subclass:
299
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
Subclass:
300
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Machines, there
being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink
therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
301
This subclass is indented under subclass 298. Machines with
means for applying ink to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
302
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Machines
comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring
ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
303
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Machines, the
plate being bodily movable to carry ink to the roller.
Subclass:
304
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Machines, the
ink-roller traveling bodily in an endless path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
294 and 308, for other circulating roller inkers.
Subclass:
305
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Machines
comprising a roller not receiving ink from a plate.
Subclass:
306
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 299+ for other oscillating machines with
interrupter.
317 for reciprocating bed machines with interrupter.
Subclass:
307
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Machines, there
being an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring ink
therefrom to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
308
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Machines, the
ink-roller traveling bodily in an endless path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
294 and 304, for other circulating roller inkers.
Subclass:
309
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Machines, there
being a roller-inker not receiving ink from a plate.
Subclass:
310
This subclass is indented under subclass 297. Machines with
means for applying ink to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 301+ for inkers for oscillating bed machines.
Subclass:
311
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Machines
comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring
ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 195, 300, 302+, and 307, for other roller and plate
inkers.
Subclass:
312
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Machines, the
plate being bodily movable to carry ink to the roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 for other traveling plate inkers.
Subclass:
313
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Machines, the
ink-roller traveling bodily in an endless path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
294 304, and 308, for other circulating roller inkers.
Subclass:
314
This subclass is indented under subclass 310. Machines
comprising a roller not receiving ink from a plate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
295 305, and 309, for other roller inkers.
Subclass:
315
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Machines, the
ink being supplied from a reservoir.
Subclass:
316
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines, the
printing member moving in a straight path.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
164 198+, 290, and 292+, for other reciprocating bed
machines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclass 229 for presses of the reciprocating
platen type, not elsewhere provided for, having a
transversely displaceable stationary platen.
Subclass:
317
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 306+ for oscillating bed machines with
interrupter.
Subclass:
318
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Machines with
means for applying ink to the printing-surface.
Subclass:
319
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Machines
comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring
ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 293+ 300, 302+, 307+, and 311+, for other roller
and plate machines.
Subclass:
320
This subclass is indented under subclass 318. Machines
comprising a roller not receiving ink from a plate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
164 199, 290, and 295, for other roller inkers.
Subclass:
321
This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Machines, the
ink being supplied from a reservoir.
Subclass:
322
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines with
means to prevent an impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 299+ 306+, and 317, for other machines with
interrupter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
192, Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 126+ and
134 for machine parts susceptible of general application and
functioning in a similar manner.
Subclass:
323
This subclass is indented under subclass 322. Machines, there
being an ink-roller not supplied with ink from a plate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for oscillating machines having interrupter and roller
inker means.
Subclass:
324
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Machines with
means for applying ink to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 82, 96, 97, 98, 164, 165, 195, 199, 290, 293, 295, 301+,
310+, 318+, and 323, for other inkers.
Subclass:
325
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Machines
comprising an ink-supply plate and a roller for transferring
ink therefrom to the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 82, 195, 293+, 300, 302+, 307+, 311+, and 319, for other
roller and plate inkers.
Subclass:
326
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Machines
comprising a roller which is supplied with ink from a
reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
315 and 321, for other roller and fountain inkers.
Subclass:
327
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
limited to elements having printing-surfaces and supporting
and holding means therefor, in combination with means for
applying ink to said surfaces.
Subclass:
328
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices having
curved surfaces capable of printing by rolling or rocking
upon the work.
(1) Note. The line between this class (101), subclasses
328+, and Class 401, Coating Implements With Material Supply,
subclasses 208+, is as follows:
Class 101, takes rolling applicator implements disclosed as
pigment distributors and where the applicator surface
produces a mark of other than general character. Marks of
general character include (1) an indeterminate line or (2) a
single continuous line of uniform width.
Class 401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, takes
hand-manipulable rolling contact applicators of general
utility or disclosed as being pigment distributors producing
a mark of general character.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 208+
for a hand-manipulable rolling-contact applicator with
material supply; and see (1) Note, above.
Subclass:
329
This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Devices, the
surface being inked by a roller which does not receive its
ink-supply from a plate.
Subclass:
330
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices, the
roller being supplied with ink from a reservoir.
Subclass:
331
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Devices, the
reservoir supplying ink by rolling contact.
Subclass:
332
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices, a
strip of material provided with ink being placed over the
printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 100, 107, 243, 244, 271, 273, 274, and 281, for other
ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
333
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices, the
inkers making contact with the printing-surfaces along a path
intersecting the same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83 97, 98, 101, 104+, and 108, for other pad inkers.
Subclass:
334
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices, the
printing members being inverted to make contact with the
ink-pads.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 104+ for other tumbler beds with pad inkers.
Subclass:
335
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
limited to attachments for printing apparatus for applying
ink to the printing surface other than in multicolor work or
stenciling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83 97, 98, 101, 103, 104, 105, 108, 125, 202, 301, 310, 318,
324, 327, and 333, for other pad inkers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
100, Presses, subclasses 71+ for presses having means to
add material to treat the pressed material, and not elsewhere
provided for.
118, Coating Apparatus, for coating apparatus of general
application, and especially subclasses 258+ for rotary
applicators having means to apply coating material thereto.
Subclass:
336
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Devices,
comprising strip of material provided with ink being placed
over the printing-surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 100, 102, 107, 243, 244, 273, 274, 281, and 332, for other
ribbon inkers.
Subclass:
337
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Devices, ink
being held on a surface other than continuously cylindrical,
from which it is transferred by a roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 82, 203.1+, 300, 302+, 307+, 311+, 319, and 325, for other
roller and plate inkers.
Subclass:
338
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Machines
peculiarly adapted for bed-and-platen printing-presses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
81 82, 195, 293+, 300, 302+, 307+, 311+, 319, and 325, for
bed-and-platen machines having this type inker.
Subclass:
339
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Machines, the
ink-holding plate being bodily moved to carry the ink to the
roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 and 312, for other inkers of this type.
Subclass:
340
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Machines, the
plate being supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 for other roller and plate inkers with fountain.
Subclass:
341
This subclass is indented under subclass 340. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking other than a mere hand
cut-off from the supply.
Subclass:
342
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
341 for other interrupters.
Subclass:
343
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Machines, the
ink-holding plate being bodily moved to carry the ink to the
roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
339 for other traveling plate inkers.
Subclass:
344
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Devices, the
plate being supplied with ink from a reservoir.
Subclass:
345
This subclass is indented under subclass 344. Devices with
means to prevent inking other than a mere hand cut-off from
the supply.
Subclass:
346
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Devices with
means to prevent inking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
345 for other interrupters.
Subclass:
347
This subclass is indented under subclass 337. Devices, the
plate being supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 340+, and 344+, for other roller and plate inkers with
fountain.
Subclass:
348
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Machine
including a cylindrical member adapted to roll over the
printing surface of the printing member of a printer; to
transfer printing fluid thereto, wherein the cylindrical
member receives ink from a supply other than a plate.
(1) Note. the roller may be called the "inking roller"
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
160 161+, 165, 199, 205+, 213, 295, 305, 309, 314+, 320+,
326, and 329+ for other roller inkers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll, per se, not elsewhere
provided for, and see the notes thereunder.
Subclass:
349.1
Rotary machine:
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Subject matter
adapted for inking the printing member of a printing press,
wherein the printing member turns about an axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
206 for similar inkers.
Subclass:
350.1
Having fountain to supply ink to roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter including a reservoir for storage of printing fluid
and a passageway for supplying said printing fluid from the
reservoir to the inking roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
49 for an addressing machine with a similar inker.
207 for multicolor printer with a similar inker.
Subclass:
350.2
Selective feed path of ink to roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter including more than one passageway for supplying
printing fluid to the inking roller, and including provision
to allow choice of one or another passageway.
Subclass:
350.3
Vibrating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter including an element of the passageway reciprocated to
cause the printing fluid to be evenly distributed on the
printing surface.
Subclass:
350.4
Variable speed roller in train of rollers supplying ink to
inking roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter, wherein the passageway for supplying printing fluid
is comprised of a series of rotary cylinders adapted to
transfer printing fluid from one to the other to thereby move
the printing fluid from the reservoir to the inking roller,
and wherein the velocity of one of said cylinders can be
changed.
Subclass:
350.5
Having excess ink return; i.e., recovery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter including provision to pick up and retain extra, i.e.,
unused, printing fluid.
Subclass:
350.6
Having plural doctor means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter including more than one element to scrape off excess
printing fluid from the inking roller.
Subclass:
351.1
Having interrupter in ink supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 350.1. Subject
matter including means (other than a mere hand cut-off) to
prevent the flow of printing fluid to the inking roller.
Subclass:
351.2
Spring biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject
matter, wherein the means for preventing flow of printing
fluid is yieldably urged by a resilient member into or out of
functioning position.
Subclass:
351.3
Pivoted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject
matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing fluid
comprises an element in the passageway that turns about an
axis to move into or out of functioning position
Subclass:
351.4
Hydraulically moved:
This subclass is indented under subclass 351.1. Subject
matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing fluid
comprises a device operated by fluid pressure.
Subclass:
351.5
Hydrophobic roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein the surface of one of the rotary cylinders of
the passageway is treated to be water-repelling.
Subclass:
351.6
Segmented roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein one of the rotary cylinders of the passageway
is comprised of several portions.
Subclass:
351.7
Covered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein one of the rotary cylinders of the passageway
has a sleeve thereabout.
Subclass:
351.8
Having means to spray ink on roller:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter including sparging means to transfer the printing
fluid to the inking roller.
Subclass:
352.01
Having interrupter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter including means to prevent the flow of printing fluid
to the inking roller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
209 and 351.1, for other roller inker, interrupter
combinations.
Subclass:
352.02
Biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject
matter, wherein an element of the means for preventing flow
of printing fluid is urged into or out of functioning
position.
Subclass:
352.03
Spring
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.02. Subject
matter, wherein the means for urging the element is an
elastic device.
Subclass:
352.04
Pivoted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject
matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing fluid
comprises an element in the passageway that turns about an
axis to move into or out of functioning position.
Subclass:
352.05
Hydraulically moved:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.01. Subject
matter, wherein the means to prevent flow of printing fluid
comprises a device operated by fluid pressure.
Subclass:
352.06
Vibrating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter including an element of the passageway reciprocated to
cause the printing fluid to be evenly distributed on the
printing surface.
Subclass:
352.07
Biased:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein means are provided to urge in the movement of
an element into or out of engagement with an adjacent
element.
Subclass:
352.08
Spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.07. Subject
matter, wherein the means for urging the movement of the
element is an elastic device.
Subclass:
352.09
Pivoted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein an element turns about an axis to move into
or out of engagement with an adjacent element.
Subclass:
352.1
Specific shape:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein the roller has a form for a purpose.
Subclass:
352.11
Specific surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 349.1. Subject
matter, wherein the peripheral portion of the roller has a
peculiar area specially adapted for a purpose.
Subclass:
352.12
Pile or nap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.11. Subject
matter, wherein the peripheral portion of the roller has
externally exposed filament ends or loops of filament.
Subclass:
352.13
Plurality of projections or indentations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 352.11. Subject
matter, wherein the peripheral portion of the roller has
raised or lowered areas.
Subclass:
353
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Machines
peculiarly adapted for inking the printing member of a
bed-and-cylinder press.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
160 and 161+, for similar inkers.
Subclass:
354
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Machines, the
roller being given a bodily movement along the
printing-surface.
Subclass:
355
This subclass is indented under subclass 354. Machines, the
roller supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
51 for other traveling roller inkers with fountain.
Subclass:
356
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Machines, the
roller supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
355 for fountain, traveling roller inkers.
Subclass:
357
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking other than by a mere hand
cut-off from the supply.
Subclass:
358
This subclass is indented under subclass 353. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
357 for other interrupters.
Subclass:
359
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Machines
peculiarly adapted for inking the printing member of a
bed-and-platen press.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
164 165, 199, 290, 295, 305, 309, 314+, 320+, 323, and 326,
for other roller inkers for bed-and-platen machines.
Subclass:
360
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Machines, the
roller supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
315 321, and 326, for similar inkers.
Subclass:
361
This subclass is indented under subclass 360. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking other than a mere hand
cut-off from the supply.
Subclass:
362
This subclass is indented under subclass 359. Machines with
means whereby to prevent inking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
361 for other interrupters.
Subclass:
363
This subclass is indented under subclass 348. Machines, the
roller supplied with ink from a reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
51 208, 330+, 350.1+, 355, 356, 357, and 360+, for other
roller inkers with fountain.
Subclass:
364
This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Devices limited
to form and structure of supply-reservoir.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
49 51, 204, 207, 208, 210, 315, 321, 326, 330, 331, 340, 341,
344, 345, 347, 350.1, 351.1+, 355, 356, 357, 360, 361, and
363, for other fountains.
Subclass:
365
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Devices with
means for regulating the amount of ink discharged at
different places.
Subclass:
366
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Devices with
means other than gravity for expelling the ink.
Subclass:
367
This subclass is indented under subclass 364. Devices, the
reservoir rotating as the ink is delivered.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
148 and 331, for other roller fountains.
Subclass:
368
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
limited to elements bearing the printing-surfaces and
supporting and holding means therefor.
(1) Note. Where the printing member is claimed with no
significant printing member structure but merely in terms of
the composition or material of which it is composed, it will
be classified in the appropriate composition or material
class, even though there is no claim to the composition, per
se. In this connection the following classes in the Search
Notes referencing this (1) Note, should be considered.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 and 28+, for embossing or penetrating die members.
subclasses 84+ 103+, and 109+, for selective or progressive
printing members.
subclasses 327+ for printing members with inkers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 328 for
labeled hand stamps. (see (1) Note above)
100, Presses, subclasses 295+ for platens and pressure
surfaces, not elsewhere provided for.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic. (see (1) Note above)
148, Metal Treatment, particularly subclasses 400+ for
materials which are products of processes of treating metals
classifiable in Class 148, or for products distinguished only
by the internal structure or characteristics of the metals,
metallic compositions or alloys comprising such structures.
(see (1) Note above)
420, Alloys or Metallic Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for articles defined solely by their metal or alloy
composition. (see (1) Note above)
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses for synthetic resins or natural rubbers and
compositions thereof. (see (1) Note above)
Subclass:
369
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices
peculiarly adapted for printing addresses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 642.02 for a
tab or display label holder, per se, which may be utilized
for attachment to an address plate.
Subclass:
370
This subclass is indented under subclass 369. Devices having
one or more channels each adapted to hold a line of type.
Subclass:
371
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices
peculiarly adapted for disfiguring postage-stamps without
mutilating the material thereof.
Subclass:
372
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
printing-sections peculiarly adapted to be assembled in
different arrangements for producing particular effects.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
397 and 399, for special design face line bars and types.
Subclass:
373
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Devices, the
rearrangement being effected without withdrawing the sections
from the holder.
Subclass:
374
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
a printing-section readily removable and replaceable by
another without disturbing the remaining portion of the
form.
Subclass:
375
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
curved surfaces capable of printing by rolling or rocking
upon the work.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 212+ for rolling contact machines.
subclasses 328+ for rolling contact printing members with
inkers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll, per se, not elsewhere
provided for, and see the notes thereunder.
Subclass:
376
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Devices so
constructed as to be accommodated under pressure to curved or
uneven surfaces
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially subclass
909 (a cross-reference art collection) for a printer's
blanket.
Subclass:
377
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Devices having
one or more channels each adapted to hold a line of type.
Subclass:
378
This subclass is indented under subclass 375. Devices having
means for clamping thin rigid curved printing-surfaces to
curved bases.
Subclass:
379
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices so
constructed as to be accommodated under pressure to curved or
uneven surfaces.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for rolling contact printing members with yielding
surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially subclass
909 (a cross-reference art collection) for a printer's
blanket.
Subclass:
380
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Devices having
one or more channels each adapted to hold a line of type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
370 and 377, for other members with type groove.
Subclass:
381
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
one or more channels each adapted to hold a line of type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
370 377, and 380, for other members with type groove.
Subclass:
382.1
Plate mountings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices with
supports for thin flat rigid members having printing
surfaces.
Subclass:
383
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Devices with
means to clamp the plates to the bases.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
378 for other plate securing means.
415.1 for means of general application for holding a
flexible sheet, even though named as a printing-plate
stretched upon its support.
Subclass:
384
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Devices, the
plate being modified to engage with a particular holding
means on the base.
Subclass:
385
This subclass is indented under subclass 383. Devices
comprising a plurality of small devices readily separable
from both the plate and the base and adapted to be placed at
any desired positions on the base.
Subclass:
386
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Devices, the
bases being channeled to receive the hooks.
Subclass:
387
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Devices, the
grooves extending across the base in lines oblique to the
sides.
Subclass:
388
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Devices with
means for causing the hooks to move along the grooves.
Subclass:
389
This subclass is indented under subclass 385. Devices, the
hooks being carried by rectangular supporting members, which
are in turn removably held in the base.
Subclass:
389.1
Magnetic or vacuum means to hold printing plates:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382.1. Devices
wherein the supports include structure which operates under
the principle of magnetism or suction for supporting and
firmly holding the printing surfaces.
Subclass:
390
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
means for securing the chase to the press-bed.
Subclass:
391
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
frame-like structures to be secured to the press-bed and
adapted to hold a plurality of lines of assembled type.
Subclass:
392
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Devices, the
parts of the frame structure being adjustable.
Subclass:
393
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Devices having
means adapted to be placed in various positions within the
frame for subdividing the type-holding chamber.
Subclass:
394
This subclass is indented under subclass 391. Devices having
means attached to the chase for producing pressure upon the
type to hold it in position therein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclasses 40+ for separate locking means, per se,
adapted to secure type in the chase.
Subclass:
395
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Printing
members comprising thin sheets of material provided with
printing-surfaces and incapable of being locked up in a chase
unless mounted upon base members.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 453+ for planos:graphic printing plates and see
Notes thereto.
Subclass:
396
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Unitary
structures of not more than one line composed of a plurality
of printing characters.
Subclass:
397
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Devices adapted
to print particular effects.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 372+ and 399, for special design forms and
types.
Subclass:
398
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Printing
characters, any one of which is so related to others that
they may be interchangeably employed in setting up a form.
Subclass:
399
This subclass is indented under subclass 398. Devices adapted
for printing particular effects.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 and 397, for special design forms and line bars.
Subclass:
400
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices for
producing marginal designs or straight lines.
Subclass:
401
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices limited
to improvements in the printing-face.
Subclass:
401.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices
consisting of printing or impression blanks, plates,
surfaces, etc., and processes of making them.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 69 and 127
for electrolytic methods of preparing printing members,
blanks, plates, and surfaces.
Subclass:
401.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.1. Processes of
forming metal printing-surfaces other than by etching,
casting, deposition, or mere embossing unaccompanied by
special manipulation; also blanks for the same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.5 for related apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 69 for
electrolytic methods of forming electrotypes.
Subclass:
401.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.2. Processes of
manipulating printing-plates so that the desired pressure
will be obtained at all portions of the design, also
"make-readys" and processes of preparing and using them.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
72, Metal Deforming, for the mere straightening of
printing-plates.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 59 for a method of making a relief or intaglio
representation of a three dimensional object.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 67 and 69
for reproduction of surfaces by electrodeposition.
Subclass:
401.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.1. Processes of
forming type having a plurality of characters arranged in
line on a single body member of a standard type-point
thickness; also blanks for the same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.6 for related apparatus.
Subclass:
401.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Machines for
forming metal printing-surfaces other than by etching,
casting, deposition, or straight embossing unaccompanied by
special manipulations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.2 for related processes.
Subclass:
401.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 401.5. Machines for
forming type having a plurality of characters arranged in
line on a single body member of a standard type-point
thickness.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.4 for related processes.
Subclass:
402
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices
comprising means not having printing-surfaces adapted to be
locked up in the form to maintain the printing elements in
proper position.
Subclass:
403
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Devices adapted
for insertion within a line between the type, usually for
separating words.
Subclass:
404
This subclass is indented under subclass 402. Devices for
surrounding and holding the type-forms intact during transfer
and adapted to be locked up in the chase.
Subclass:
405
This subclass is indented under subclass 368. Devices having
means directly attached to free printing members whereby they
may be grasped for use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 328 for
labeled hand stamps.
Subclass:
406
This subclass is indented under subclass 405. Devices so
attached as to permit angular movement between the handle and
printing member during impression.
Subclass:
407.1
WORK SUPPORTING MEMBERS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Members
having means for supporting the material being printed during
the act of impression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
401.3 for "make-readys".
Subclass:
408
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Grippers
having automatic means for grasping the work.
Subclass:
409
This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Grippers
carried by a cylinder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
246 for rotary machines having gripper cylinders.
Subclass:
410
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Grippers being
circumferentially movable with relation to the cylinder.
Subclass:
411
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Gripper
carrying means adapted to be operated in opposite directions
by separate obstructions in the path of travel.
Subclass:
412
This subclass is indented under subclass 409. Grippers there
being no means included for operating the gripper-jaws.
Subclass:
413
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Devices
having means mounted upon the work-supporting members to
position the work preparatory to printing.
Subclass:
414
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Devices being
actuated by the operation of the machine.
Subclass:
415
This subclass is indented under subclass 413. Devices adapted
to be attached directly to the sheet which underlies the
work.
Subclass:
415.1
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for attaching to their supports and stretching the flexible
sheets employed in printing operations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125 126, 131, 131.5, 132, 132.5, 133, 378, 407.1, and 418,
for related securing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclasses
95+ for means for attaching a sheet of blotting material to
a backing which, in indented subclasses 95.1+, is part of a
handle.
346, Recorders, appropriate subclasses.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 23+ and 648+ for
typewriter plates.
451, Abrading, subclass 352, 353, 458, 496+, and 504+ for an
abrasive sheet securing device.
492, Roll or Roller, subclasses 22+ for a roll per se, not
elsewhere provided for, having means to grip or impale the
edge of a sheet.
Subclass:
416.1
ANTISMUT DEVICES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
to prevent the improper deposition of ink or the rubbing of
the ink on the work.
(1) Note. Combined processes and apparatus for printing and
drying are in this class (101), appropriate subclasses,
particularly this subclasses (416+).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for processes and apparatus for drying freshly
printed matter.
Subclass:
417
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices
employing strips of continuous or indefinite length which
contact the printed matter. The web may be either absorbent
or nonabsorbent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
419 for similar organizations using sheets instead of
strips.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass 94
and 306 for such processes and devices with additional steps
or means to cause drying such as the step or means to feed a
drying fluid.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 520+ for
convolute winding or subclasses 550+ for unwinding in general
use.
Subclass:
418
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Devices, the
ends of the strip being secured to reels mounted within a
cylinder, over the periphery of which the strip passes.
Subclass:
419
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices in
which separate pieces of sheet material are applied to the
printed matter. Such sheet material may be absorbent or
nonabsorbent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 417+ for similar organizations using strips.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass 94
and 306 for such processes and devices with additional steps
or means to cause drying, such as the step or means to feed a
drying fluid.
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 58.01 for sheet
associating.
271, Sheet Feeding or Delivering.
Subclass:
420
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices
operating to keep the freshly-printed work from touching
undesired parts of the apparatus.
Subclass:
421
This subclass is indented under subclass 420. Devices in
which shields having openings therein are placed over the
work, with the portions of the work which are to receive the
impressions being in register with openings.
Subclass:
422
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices
dependent on use of surfaces to which the ink will not
adhere.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, subclass 2 for ink
repellent compositions.
Subclass:
423
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Devices
adapted to remove from portions of the apparatus ink received
from the work.
Subclass:
424
This subclass is indented under subclass 423. Devices
employing detergents or analogous substances to facilitate
the cleaning.
Subclass:
424.1
Drying with fluid (air) or by heating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Means wherein
air or heat is applied to the work so that the ink will be
dried, this preventing smutting.
Subclass:
424.2
Anti-offset material application:
This subclass is indented under subclass 416.1. Means wherein
an additional material is applied to the work to set the ink
thereon preventing it's smearing or smutting.
Subclass:
425
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Attachments for printing apparatus for removing undesirable
matter from the work or from parts of the apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 423+ for means for removing from the apparatus
ink received from the work.
Subclass:
450.1
Processes of lithos:graphic printing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Process of
printing utilizing a plate or surface which has first areas
of configuration or printing to be reproduced, which first
areas accept ink to be transferred to a sheet or other
material, and which plate or surface has second areas that
are not to be reproduced, which second areas reject ink so as
to prevent transfer of ink therefrom to said sheet or other
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
32 for processes of embossing or penetrating.
129 for processes of stencilling.
170 for processes of printing by intaglio.
211 for processes of printing by use of multicolor.
401.1 for printing members, processes, and blanks.
483 for processes of printing in general.
Subclass:
451
This subclass is indented under subclass 450.1. Process
including the step of applying a liquid to the plate or
surface, said liquid depending upon the mutual immiscibility
of water and ink or aliphatic hydrocarbons and nonoily or
nonoleoresinous inks for its rejection or acceptance by said
areas.
(1) Note. The liquid applied to the plate may contain both
the ink and the ink-repellent material or, two fluids may be
applied at intervals to supply the ink or ink-repellent
material in separate applications thereof.
(2) Note. Fluids of this type are usually referred to as
dampening or fountain solutions.
Subclass:
452
This subclass is indented under subclass 451. Process wherein
the liquid applied to the plate or surface does not contain
water.
Subclass:
453
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Articles or
devices for printing characterized by having a surface which
has a first area of configuration or printing to be
reproduced, which first area receives ink to be transferred
to other materials, and second areas on said surface which
are not to be reproduced, which second areas are not
receptive to ink thus failing to transfer ink therefrom to
said other material.
(1) Note. The ink-repellent and ink-receptive surface
portions are usually in the form of coatings or impregnations
which are distinguished as being nonprinting portions (ink
repellent) and printing portions (ink-receptive) carried upon
a suitable base or support.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
395 for a printing plate having surface characteristics
other than planos:graphic.
401.1 for a printing blank not restricted to planos:graphic
printing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially
subclasses 195+ for such a product including a
discontinuous or differential coating (e.g., design or
indicia to be printed) and subclasses 615+ for a product
having a metal bonded to a metal, or plural metal layers.
Subclass:
454
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Articles or
devices wherein the ink-repellent or ink-receptive surface
portions are in the form of an impregnation or layer carried
upon a base which includes metal.
(1) Note. The metal support must be the ultimate carrier for
the layer or coating, and does not have to be contiguous
therewith.
Subclass:
455
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or
devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer or
impregnation includes (A) fused silica, (B) a mixture of
fused silica and alkali or alkaline silicates, or (C) the
salts of the silicic acids, commonly known as glass.
Subclass:
456
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or
devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer or
impregnation includes a composition or compound which
solidifies upon being exposed to a light source.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
467 for processes of making lithos:graphic plates
ink-receptive by use of light.
471 for processes of making or using copy material by
exposure to light.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclasses 621+, for means to apply
electrical and/or radiant energy to work and/or coating
material.
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 457+ for processes of
coating wherein electrical, magnetic or wave energy is
utilized.
Subclass:
457
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles or
devices in which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer or
impregnation includes either a naturally occurring gum or
resin, or a synthetic resin, that is, complex organic
compounds produced from ingredients which are nonresinous in
themselves, and which compounds simulate natural resins in
that they are usually adapted for forming films or for use as
binders in plastic compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for synthetic
resins or natural rubber and compositions thereof.
Subclass:
458
This subclass is indented under subclass 454. Articles in
which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer is a metal.
(1) Note. The metal layer of this subclass is one which is
additional to the metal base support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
544+ for stock materials, e.g., of indefinite length, which
are all metal or have adjacent metal components.
Subclass:
459
This subclass is indented under subclass 458. Articles in
which said ink-repellent or ink-receptive layers or
impregnation contains aluminum, copper, or zinc or alloys
thereof.
Subclass:
460
This subclass is indented under subclass 453. Articles
wherein the ink-repellent or ink-receptive surface portions
are in the form of an impregnation of, or layer carried upon,
a base of carbohydrate material derived from the structural
material of plant life.
(1) Note. Cellulosic is inclusive of lignocellulose,
cellulose, and chemically modified forms of cellulose as
cellophane, pyroxylin, viscose, and rayon.
(2) Note. Where the support itself is a cellulosic product
which is a resin and is ink-repellent or ink-receptive the
patent would be placed in the appropriate subclass indented
below.
Subclass:
461
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Articles in
which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer or
impregnation includes a complex nitrogenous substance
composed mainly of an a-amino-acid residue joined by peptide
linkages, or compounds or compositions hydrolized thereto.
Subclass:
462
This subclass is indented under subclass 460. Articles in
which the ink-repellent or ink-receptive layer or
impregnation includes either a naturally occurring gum or
resin, or a synthetic resin, that is, complex organic
compounds produced from ingredients which are nonresinous in
themselves, and which compounds simulate natural resins in
that they are usually adapted for forming films or for use as
binders in plastic compositions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for synthetic
resins or natural rubbers and compositions thereof.
Subclass:
463.1
Lithos:graphic plate making, and processes of making or using
copy elements, and elements, per se:
This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Process
including (a) the manufacture of a printing plate having an
ink-repellent portion and an ink-receptive portion thereon,
or (b) the process of manufacture or use of a master sheet
having an ink-design thereon, said design being capable of
transfer to a plurality of sheets or surfaces to be printed
without re-inking between successive transfers, or (c) such
master sheet material, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, particularly subclass
2 for coating repellent compositions; and subclass 14.5 for
hectos:graphic or copying compositions.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, particularly subclass
127 for processes of making printing members involving
electrolytic steps.
216, Etching a Substrate: Processes, subclass 210 for the
manufacturing of a printing roll using etching.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 144 for processes of
forming a uniform coating on a substrate disclosed as useful
in making copying surfaces. See the notes in subclass 144 for
a more detailed line between that class and Class 101.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, subclass 49, 204, and 300+ for process of
making printing plates.
Subclass:
464
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Subject
matter, having a marking material absorbed in a master
pellicle transferred to another pellicle by absorption
through contact between pellicles.
(1) Note. Patents in this subclass usually disclose the
duplication of color photographs by dye migration.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
211 for other multicolor printing processes.
468 for copying processes.
473 for copying sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, appropriate subclasses
for dyeing processes of general application.
352, Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 232+ and
especially subclass 234 for motion picture carriers.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, subclasses 200+ for film to film
imbibition.
Subclass:
465
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Process of
manufacture wherein a printing surface is treated to modify a
selected (particular) surface portion thereof to cause it to
either (A) repel water and aliphatic hydrocarbons; (B)
receive inks whether greasy, nonoily or nonoleoresinous; or
(C) both to repel water and aliphatic hydrocarbons and to
receive greasy, nonoily or nonoleoresinous inks.
(1) Note. This subclass and its indents are restricted to
patents for making printing plates which depend upon
re-inking to make multiple copies therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
468 for methods of printing without re-inking to produce
multiple copies.
Subclass:
466
This subclass is indented under subclass 465. Process of
manufacture wherein a plate surface portion has been treated
to become receptive to inks whether greasy, nonoily or
nonoleoresinous.
Subclass:
467
This subclass is indented under subclass 466. Process wherein
a source of caloric energy effects a modification of the
plate surface portion.
(1) Note. Patents directed to heating the surface merely to
dry, are not proper subject matter for this subclass, but
will be found in various subclasses, based on other
characteristics.
(2) Note. Caloric energy may be produced by electricity,
light, or any other means which elevates the temperature to
effect a modification of the plate surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclasses 621+ for means to apply
electrical or radiant energy to work or coating material.
Subclass:
468
This subclass is indented under subclass 463.1. Process
including (A) the manufacture or use of a master sheet having
an ink design or printing thereon, said design being capable
of being transferred to a plurality of sheets or surfaces to
be printed, without re-inking between successive transfers,
or (B) such master sheet material, per se.
(1) Note. Patents directed to hectos:graphic printing steps
are proper subject matter for this and indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 131+ for copying apparatus.
Subclass:
469
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Process of
manufacture or use in which a particular hue or tint is given
to the ink design or printing by a chemical reaction or by
the addition of a mordant to a dye component of the ink, such
mordant serving to give the ink a more permanent
characteristic.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
464 for color formation or mordanting during imbibition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclasses 400-696 for
dye compositions and methods of dyeing.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, subclasses 539+ for color.
Subclass:
470
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Process of
manufacture or use in which the master sheet is made by the
application of caloric energy.
(1) Note. For additional search notes on the use of radiant
energy, see search notes under subclass 467.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
467 for processes utilizing radiant energy or heat in making
lithos:graphic plates.
Subclass:
471
This subclass is indented under subclass 470. Process of
manufacture or use in which the caloric energy is in the form
of electromagnetic wave energy.
(1) Note. The term electromagnetic wave energy includes
visible and invisible light radiation such as ordinary
infrared, and ultraviolet radiations.
Subclass:
472
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Process of
manufacture or use in which the ink design or printing is
contacted by a substance, usually liquid, which causes part
of the ink in the design to dissolve and transfer to the
surface being made or printed.
(1) Note. This is the proper locus for patents directed to
application of a solvent to a copy sheet, or having a solvent
contained in the reproducing material, or a solvent contained
in a copy sheet.
Subclass:
473
This subclass is indented under subclass 468. Articles or
manufacture comprising copy master sheets, or copy elements.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet and embodying a
hectos:graphic or copying surface; not especially subclasses
195+ for such a product comprising a discontinuous or
differential coating, impregnation or bond, and subclass 914
(a cross-reference art collection) for a transfer or
decalcomania product.
Subclass:
474
Work held on flat surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Means wherein
the support for holding the material being printed during the
impression is a planar surface.
Subclass:
475
Work in rolling contact with printing plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 407.1. Means wherein
the support for the material being printed during the act of
impression is a support adapted to hold the work as it is
rolled into contact with the printing plate.
Subclass:
476
PRINTING ON STACKED ARTICLES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for accommodating one item piled on top of one or more other
such items at a printing station.
Subclass:
477
PRINT PLATE FEEDING OR DELIVERING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for conveying an indicia forming member to or from a printing
station so that a new printing surface may be used.
Subclass:
478
ERASABLE PLATE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for the removal, or modification of normally fixed indicia on
a printing member.
Subclass:
479
ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY FEATURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
which allows for the ready removal or replacement of portions
of a printing means for purposed of renewal or repair.
(1) Note. The renewal or repair must be incidental to the
printing operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclasses 700+ for assembly or
disassembly of printing presses which are not incidental to
press operation (see Note above).
Subclass:
480
PRESS PART OR ATTACHMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
which is a subcombination of, or an addition to, a printing
press and performs some function in printing.
Subclass:
481
LAYOUT OR REGISTRATION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
to position either a printing surface or a print receptor for
alignment purposes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 485+ for a process involving positioning or
alignment of a printing means or a print receptor.
Dig. 12, for a collection of art relating to the registration
or alignment of a print plate on a print press structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, subclasses 614+ if no printing
apparatus claimed.
Subclass:
482
TAB:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Printing means which are provided with a tag or ear used for
identification or location purposes.
Subclass:
483
PROCESSES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Processes of printing in general.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 and 32, for embossing or penetrating processes.
34 for processes of transferring preparatory designs.
129 for stenciling processes.
170 for intaglio processes.
211 for multicolor processes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing: Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, subclasses 467+, for
diffusion transfer dyeing processes.
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclasses 52+ for
electrolytic marking or a composition therefor (e.g.,
electrolytic printing, etc.).
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, subclass 132 for a step of applying an indicia or
a design, e.g., printing, to a workpiece out of the mold,
when combined with a molding or shaping operation.
346, Recorders, subclasses 2+ for phenomenal apparatus and
processes recording.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, subclasses
1+ for processes and apparatus for conveying information by
selectively creating on a medium a visibly distinguishable
symbol or mark composed of a plurality of portions.
Subclass:
484
Condition responsive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a process step is performed in response to a sensed changing
or abnormal condition or circumstance.
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Digest 24, for ink control.
Digest 26, for blade positioning.
Subclass:
485
Position or alignment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
provision is made for adjustment of position or registration
between parts, images, impressions or products.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
248 and 286, for cylinder registration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, subclasses 614+ if no printing
apparatus detail claimed.
Subclass:
486
Of print means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 485. Process wherein
the position adjustment or registration includes positioning
the means used to form the image.
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Digest 12, for a collection of art relating to the
registering of printing means.
Subclass:
487
With heating or cooling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a temperature modifying treatment is provided for the
printing apparatus or the materials used or worked on.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
346, Recorders, subclass 76.1 for phenomenal recording using
thermal apparatus and processes.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, subclasses
171+ for thermal apparatus and processes for printing
incremental symbolic information, especially subclasses 185+
for preheating and subclasses 223 for cooling device.
Subclass:
488
Of print medium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 487. Process wherein
an image formed by printing is subjected to a temperature
modifying treatment after transfer to a receptor to modify or
fix the image.
(1) Note. This type of step is usually performed to drive
off solvent or cure ink.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
424.1 for drying by heating.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, for drying,
per se.
Subclass:
489
Electric or magnetic transfer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
an impression printing step is supplemented or assisted by
using a difference in electrostatic or magnetic attraction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclasses 621+ for electrostatic
projection or attraction of material to work.
346, Recorders, subclass 74.2 for nonvisible images
magnetically transferred to a recording media.
347, Incremental Printing of Symbolic Information, subclasses
111+ for apparatus and processes including means to apply
electricity to a medium for recording an image and especially
subclasses 112+ for apparatus and processes using
electrostatic charge as the applied electricity.
399, Electrophotography, subclasses 130+ for image
formation, subclass 154 for image formation with transfer of
latent image, and subclasses 297+ for transfer of toner
image, per se.
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 12+ for processes of
electrostatic or magnetic projection of material to work.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, subclasses 31+ for processes, compositions
and products used in electromagnetic radiation image
formation for printing.
Subclass:
490
Plural impressions on a single article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a print receptor is subjected to two or more separate
impressions or two or more separate impressions are made to
form a single indicia.
Subclass:
491
Specific ink:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a particular printing step is performed because of a peculiar
characteristic of the ink.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, subclass 31.13 for
specific ink compositions.
Subclass:
492
Transfer or offset:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a printing step uses one or more intermediate surfaces
between an image donor or formation surface and a final image
receptor.
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137 142+, 154, 177, 217+, and 251+, for transfer or offset
apparatus.
subclasses 468+ for copying type transfer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclasses 230+ for decal type transfer.
Subclass:
493
Resilient surface:
This subclass is indented under subclass 483. Process wherein
a donor, receptor, or support therefor is provided with a
yielding outer portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for yielding surface rollers.
379 for a yielding surface.
Subclass:
494
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Means
for performing operations falling in this class not provided
for in other subclasses.
FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
The definitions for FOR 100-FOR 103 below correspond to the
definitions of the abolished subclasses under Class 101 from
which these collections were formed. See the Foreign Art
Collection schedule for specific correspondences. {Note: The
titles and definitions for indented art collections include
all the details of the one(s) that are hierarchically
superior.}
Subclass: FOR 100
Foreign art collection peculiarly adapted for inking the
printing member of a rotary press.
Subclass: FOR 101
Foreign art collection being supplied with ink from a
reservoir.
Subclass: FOR 102
Foreign art collection with means to prevent inking other
than a mere hand cut-off from the supply.
Subclass: FOR 103
Foreign art collection with means to prevent inking.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000