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Class 190
TRUNKS AND HAND-CARRIED LUGGAGE
Class Definition:
This is the generic class for receptacles which are used to
transport personal items while traveling. Such receptacles
combined with or convertible to other devices are included in
this class.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
The suitcases and briefcases provided for in this class (190)
are distinguished from the purses and wallets of Class 150 by
both (1) the type of personal items they normally carry
(e.g., clothes, books, papers versus money, keys,
identification) and (2) their proximity to the person (e.g.,
left in the hotel or office room versus kept on or near the
person) respectively.
A camp kit is included in this class if it has room for
storage of supplies and is convertible into a desk or table.
Otherwise, it is classified in Class 206, Special Receptacle
or Package, subclasses 541+.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, appropriate subclasses, for trunk
casters and hinges, even though combined with corner shields,
and subclasses 110+ for a handle, per se.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
29, Metal Working, for methods of assembly, in general.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 299.01, for a
check, label or tag, per se.
70, Locks, appropriate subclasses, and in particular
subclasses 63+ for an article of luggage combined with a
lock of that class type (e.g., key, combination, etc.)
wherein the modification of the article of luggage is only of
a character to accommodate the lock.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate
subclasses for material of that class type nominally claimed
as an article of hand luggage.
116, Signals and Indicators, subclasses 200+ for
indicators, per se.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclasses 100+,
for a purse (i.e., a container which is used to carry
personal items such as money, credit cards identification on
one's person). Note. Purses and Wallets are distinguished
from suitcases and briefcases by both (1) the type of
personal items they normally carry (e.g., money, key,
identification versus clothes, books, papers) and (2) their
proximity to the person (e.g., kept on or near the person
versus remain at the hotel or office) respectively.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
for adhesive bonding in general.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 278+ for
either (1) a special receptacle for apparel which is not of
the 190 (for traveling) type or (2) an article of hand
carried luggage which includes claimed structure to position
or support the apparel, and in particular: subclasses 286+
for an article of hand carried luggage having an interior
member for supporting an article of clothing and a second
member for attachment to an external support; subclasses 289+
for an article of hand carried luggage having an apparel
holding member hanging inside; and subclasses 292+ for an
article of hand carried luggage which includes means for
holding a clothing item in a predetermined position.
220, Receptacles, for a rigid receptacle not otherwise
provided for, and in particular, subclass 4.01 for an
enclosed container having two similar or identical halves and
for a knockdown receptacle.
224, Package and Article Carriers, for an article of hand
luggage having a strap or other means for supporting it on
the body while allowing the bearer's hands to remain free.
Any article of luggage of this type is proper for Class 224
even if it also includes an element which optionally may be
gripped by the bearer's hand. This class (190) includes
articles of hand carried luggage which are intended to be
grasped by the hand. The test to be used is: as long as one
of the bearer's hands must remain occupied in order to carry
the luggage, it is proper for this class (190) if it is also
intended to be simultaneously slung over the bearer's
shoulder.
248, Supports, for a support, per se, and in particular,
subclass 461 for a knockdown easel having a housing for the
collapsed components.
252, Compositions, for compositions of that class type
nominally claimed as an article of luggage.
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, appropriate subclasses, for a process of making an
article of luggage by molding, casting, or shaping.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 37, 47.131+ and 47.34+ for an
article of luggage combined with transporting wheels wherein
the claim recites only so much of the luggage structure as is
necessary to mount or house the wheels.
292, Closure Fasteners, for a means to fasten a closure, per
se, and, in particular, Digest 42 for a trunk latch.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 244 for a
receptacle of that class type combined with a carrying
handle.
383, Flexible Bags, for receptacles of that class type which
are not articles of luggage, particularly subclass 2 for
volume adjustment means, 6+ for bag handles, 33+ for a bag
mouth biasing or stiffening means, 38+ for a compartmented
bag, 41 for a bag having plural access openings, 66 for a
sidewall closure and 86+ for mail bags.
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for an apparatus of that
class type which is used to make an article of luggage.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, and in particular, subclass 34.1 for stock
material nominally claimed as an article of luggage.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclass 125 for an
article, in general, convertible to or from a flotation
device. This Class 190, subclass 1 provides for an article
of luggage convertible to a flotation device.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Structures which are capable of change to adapt them to other
uses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclasses
141+ for convertible hand-held article carriers which are
not of the receptacle type.
Subclass:
2
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are
convertible into beds or couches, and which in folded or
closed position hold at least the bed-clothing or mattress
and usually have storage-room also for other clothing, etc.
Subclass:
3
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices made up
wholly or partly of drawers; small drawers in bookcases--such
as are used for note-paper, stamps, etc., and which do not
extend across the frame--and mirrors mounted upon cases
without drawers are not considered as making the structures
bureaus.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices opening
both at the top and at the front. The top opening usually
gives access to a tray, as in the ordinary trunk, and the
front opening permits the drawers to be drawn out.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices in which
the cover for the top opening is itself a receptacle.
Subclass:
6
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices in which
the removal of a front cover or fastening permits the drawers
to be drawn out.
Subclass:
7
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices in which
the closure of the front opening is itself a receptacle.
Subclass:
8
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are
convertible into chairs or seats.
Subclass:
9
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are
provided with partitions, which are available in the
converted position as shelves.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Devices provided
with flaps for writing use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 231 for cabinet
structure provided with either a drafting board or means for
supporting writing material, usually paper, for use.
Subclass:
11
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are
convertible into desks or tables.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 10+,
for a desk capable of structural rearrangement to a different
use; see subclass 18, wherein the rearrangement makes the
Class 108 support structure inoperative.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 142
for a hand-held article carrier having legs by which it may
alternately serve as a table.
Subclass:
12
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Devices which
are in the form of trunks or traveling-bags adapted to carry
supplies or baggage and are convertible into tables.
Camp-kits in the form of convertible lunch-boxes, chairs,
etc., but not containing the features of the above
definition, are classified with these articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 541+ for a
camp or lunch kit.
Subclass:
13
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices in which,
when converted, a space is left within which clothing can be
suspended.
Subclass:
14
This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Devices provided
with means by which increased height is gained.
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Devices in which
the increased height is secured by extending parts which
slide one within the other.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
22 for trunks which are not convertible that are provided
with telescopic sections.
subclasses 104+ for traveling bags with telescopic
sections.
Subclass:
15.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices including
component parts which may be arranged to form an enlarged
open top container. These devices are for the most part
converted into luggage carriers of the type adapted to be
attached to a vehicle.
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subclasses 21+ for extensible trunks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclasses 400+ for
carriers of this type including specific means for attaching
it to a vehicle.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Trunks
or traveling bags having features fitting them for commercial
travelers' use. These features are usually the construction
of the trays to hold the line of articles to be carried and
disposition of trays to display the contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 736+ for a
receptacle convertible to or from a display device and
subclasses 557+ for a tray type receptacle.
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 8+ for folding boxes,
including display boxes.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices in which
the trays are held in display position by links.
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30 and 34, for similar structure in nonsample cases.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
including legs and other structures for bearing the weight of
the baggage.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 for trunks with circular ends which facilitate handling.
39 for handles of strap form.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 18 for casters and
subclasses 113.1 and 114.1+ for trunk-handles of other
types.
280, Land Vehicles, appropriate subclasses, for wheeled
carriers for baggage, and for the combination of an article
of baggage with transporting wheels where no more baggage
structure is claimed than is necessary to mount or house the
wheels and subclass 43.1 for a vehicle having vertically
adjustable ground engaging means and which is unstable when
in transporting position but which is stabilized by an
attendant or an article to which the vehicle is temporarily
attached.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter comprising transportation receptacles of somewhat
larger size than traveling bags characterized generally by
box shape and the location of the handles at opposite ends.
Subclass:
20
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks in which
the end is circular in section to permit rolling upon its
edge without jar. The form is generally that of a cylinder
or barrel.
Subclass:
21
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks which can
be increased in capacity. This is usually accomplished by
releasing telescoped or folded compartments or walls or by
adding independent receptacles.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 for convertible wardrobe trunks which are extensible.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 12+ and 43+ for
knockdown boxes and grates.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 500+, for compartmented
receptacles.
Subclass:
22
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Trunks in which
the increased capacity is obtained by drawing the telescoping
member of one section out from the other section.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
15 for convertible trunks with telescopic sections to
increase the height.
subclasses 104+ for traveling bags with telescopic
sections.
Subclass:
23
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks arranged
to open while resting against the wall.
Subclass:
24
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices
comprising structural details of the body of the trunk.
Under "interior braces" are included brackets or strips upon
the inside of the trunk to support the tray when the trunk is
closed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 29+ for tray movers and supporters which show
supports for the tray in its position within the closed
trunk.
Subclass:
25
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices
comprising strip and slat fastenings with the exterior
strengthening bands which they hold.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for frames and interior braces.
Subclass:
26
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices
comprising harnesses which are so arranged as to protect the
trunk from jar or injury, while also keeping the trunk
closed.
Subclass:
27
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices
comprising combinations of straps suitable for securing
trunks in their closed position. Single straps are included
when they are attached to the trunk or when the trunk is
modified to accommodate the strap. Attached fasteners are
included when they fasten the strap surrounding the trunk.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26 for similar harnesses which have the additional function
of protecting the trunk.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 24+ for bale
and package ties in the form of metal bands, subclasses 68+
for strap tighteners, and subclasses 712+ for lacing
devices.
Subclass:
28
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks in which,
the edges of the one part where the trunk opens, are extended
in the form of strips to overlap the edges of the other part
in order to relieve the hinges and fastenings from side
strain and to protect the contents from the elements. These
overlapping parts are called "valances".
Subclass:
29
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices
comprising constructions whose object is the lifting or
shifting of the tray from the position which it occupies when
the trunk is closed into another position permitting easier
access to the trunk-body or to the tray or which support or
retain the tray in that other position.
Subclass:
30
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which
the tray is moved by the action of the lid.
Subclass:
31
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which
the tray turns upon a pivot.
Subclass:
32
This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices in which
the tray moves in a horizontal plane upon its pivot. It
usually has some vertical motion along the pivot also.
Subclass:
33
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which
the tray slides upon a track in approximately a horizontal
plane.
Subclass:
34
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which
arms ordinarily pivoted are used directly to operate or
support the tray.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for sample cases in which the trays are held in display
position by links.
30 for trunks which include trays that are separated by
movement of the lid.
Subclass:
35
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating
to the tray.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for supports for the tray in the closed position of the
trunk.
subclasses 29+ for mechanism for moving the tray or in
supporting it in a different position from that occupied by
it when the trunk is closed.
Subclass:
36
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating
to adjustable partitions insertible or movable after the
contents is in place to compress or retain it. The follower
is sometimes in the form of a tray.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 64 for followers in boxes
and 86 for followers in barrels.
Subclass:
37
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating
to protections for the corners of the trunk.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
23 for trunks arranged to be opened while resting against
the wall.
25 for reinforcing strips for trunks.
26 for protecting harnesses for trunks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 18 for corner-shields
in combination with casters.
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 69+ for stiffeners and
braces for box- joints.
403, Joints and Connections, appropriate subclasses for
structures which are mere joints or joint adjuncts.
Subclass:
39
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating
to strap-handles and the fastenings therefor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 110.1, 113.1, and 114.1+
for handles suitable for trunk use.
Subclass:
40
This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter
relating to "Material" which includes corrugations,
combinations of layers, and other modifications of what might
be called "raw materials" to suit them for use in the
trunk-body generally.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for other trunk frames and interior braces.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 1 for wooden receptacles
in which the slats are bent into the desired shape.
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 not elsewhere provided
for, and especially subclasses 174+ for such a product
having a nonplanar uniform thickness (e.g., corrugations,
pleats) and subclasses 411.1+ for a nonstructural composite
web or sheet defined only by the composition of the layers.
Subclass:
100
HAND LUGGAGE (SUITCASE, BRIEFCASE, ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the article of hand luggage is a container
that can be carried in one hand.
(1) Note. The suitcases and briefcases provided for in this
class are distinguished from the purses and wallets of Class
150 by both (1) the type of personal items they normally
carry (e.g., clothes, books, papers versus money, keys,
identification) and (2) their proximity to the person (e.g.,
remain at the hotel or office room versus kept on or near the
person).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 1+ for an article of hand luggage which is
disclosed as being transformable into a nonluggage device.
16 for a sample case.
18 for an article of hand luggage having legs or other
structures for bearing the weight of the luggage.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclasses 100+
for a purse, and see (1) Note above.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 284+ for an
article of hand luggage having an internal member for
supporting an article of clothing, and a second member
projecting from the luggage for attachment to an external
support; subclasses 289+ for an article of hand luggage which
includes an apparel holding member hanging inside; subclasses
292+ for an article of hand luggage having means for holding
a clothing item in a predetermined position.
Subclass:
101
Theft resistant:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes means for preventing or
deterring an unwanted taking of the hand luggage.
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120 for means to prevent an unauthorized opening of the hand
luggage.
Subclass:
102
With means for securing an accessory:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes an element for attaching to
it an adjunct.
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108 for plural, independently usable, articles of hand
luggage.
Subclass:
103
Variable volume:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for changing the capacity of the
hand luggage.
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subclasses 21+ for an extensible trunk.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 2 for a flexible bag having
means to selectively adjust the volume.
Subclass:
104
Telescoping sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter
wherein the means for changing the capacity of the hand
luggage includes two slidably connected parts, one of which
fits inside the other.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
22 for an extensible trunk having telescoping sections.
Subclass:
105
Selectively adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter
wherein the telescoping sections include means which allow
them to be optionally changed from one discrete content
holding configuration to another, and back.
Subclass:
106
With means to bias luggage mouth into open configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes means which force the mouth
to remain open when it is not secured in its closed
position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclasses 33+ for a flexible bag with
means to maintain the bag mouth in open configuration.
Subclass:
107
Knockdown or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes folding or disassembling
means for facilitating its manipulation into a nonuse
configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 4.08, 4.16, and 6 for a knockdown
receptacle and subclasses 9.2+ for a receptacle having
flaccid walls united with a collapsible, skeletal framework.
Subclass:
108
Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
comprising two or more independently usable articles of hand
luggage.
(1) Note. One article of hand luggage can be removably
contained within another, or detachable from an external
surface of another.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
109 for a single article of hand luggage having plural
compartments.
110 for a compartment forming member that is releasable
secured to an article of hand luggage, but is not
independently usable as an article of hand luggage.
Subclass:
109
Compartmented:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes a barrier which forms two
content holding sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclasses 38+ for a flexible bag
having compartments.
Subclass:
110
Removable compartment or compartment- forming member:
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter
wherein the means for forming one of the content holding
sections is either unattached to or releasably secured to the
hand luggage so that it may be dissociated therefrom.
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108 for two independently usable articles of hand luggage
which are releasably secured together.
Subclass:
111
Independently closable compartments:
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter
wherein each of two of the content holding sections includes
its own closure member which can be used to open or close its
section without opening or closing the other.
Subclass:
112
With plural access openings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes two or more openings which
are usable for insertion or removal of content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 41 for a flexible bag having
plural access openings.
Subclass:
113
Closure panel struck from luggage wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
including a closure panel which is a unitary part of the
luggage wall and which is partially detached therefrom along
its periphery to allow access to the luggage interior.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 66 for a flexible bag having a
closure for an access opening in the bag sidewall.
Subclass:
114
Coacting closure elements hinged to opposed side walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes two closure members which
are hingedly secured to each of two opposing side walls and
which act together to close the hand luggage.
Subclass:
115
With handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes an element which is to be
grasped by the hand in order to lift, carry, or otherwise
move it.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
39 for a trunk with a handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 110.1, especially 113.1
and 114.1+ for a handle, per se.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 244 for a
receptacle of that class type combined with a carrying
handle.
383, Flexible Bags, subclasses 6+ for a flexible bag with a
handle.
Subclass:
116
Detachable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
including means for facilitating the removal of the handle
from the hand luggage.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 13 for a flexible bag having a
detachable handle.
Subclass:
117
Plural interengaging elements:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein at least two separable handle elements have means for
holding them together when they are being used to move the
hand luggage.
(1) Note. The "handle elements" may be either two separate
handles or two parts of a single handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 15 for a flexible bag having a
handle with plural interengaging elements.
Subclass:
118
Closure locking means manipulated via handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes an element which is
responsive to movement by the handle to either (1) fasten or
unfasten the closure fastener or (2) prevent the closure
fastener from being inadvertently unfastened.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117 for plural interengaging handle elements which may also
function to maintain the hand luggage in its closed
condition.
120 for other means to prevent accidental or unauthorized
release of the fastener.
Subclass:
119
With means to fasten the hand luggage in closed condition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes an element which releasably
secures the luggage against opening.
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26 for a trunk having a harness which keeps it closed.
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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
292, Closure Fasteners, for a means to fasten a closure, per
se.
Subclass:
120
And means to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes, in addition to the
fastening element, means for preventing accidental or
unauthorized release of that element.
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101 for means to discourage an unauthorized taking of the
article of luggage.
118 for a closure locking means manipulated via the handle.
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70, Locks, subclasses 63+ for an article of luggage
combined with a lock of that class type (e.g., key,
combination, etc.) wherein the modification of the article of
luggage is only of a character to accommodate the lock.
Subclass:
121
This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Fastening means
secured to mouth frame: Subject matter wherein the fastening
means is attached to an elongated, relatively rigid element
or plurality of elements which extend along substantially the
entire periphery of the access opening.
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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 123
for purse mouth fasteners.
Subclass:
122
Including frame or frame members substantially surrounding
luggage mouth:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes an elongated, relatively
rigid element or plurality of elements which extend along
substantially the entire periphery of the access opening.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a frame, per se.
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28 for a trunk having a mouth frame.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 124
for a purse having a mouth frame.
383, Flexible Bags, subclasses 34+ for similar subject
matter for a flexible bag mouth.
Subclass:
123
Including means to facilitate attachment to the hand
luggage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the frame includes a particular modification which
makes it easier to secure it to the hand luggage.
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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 124
for similar subject matter relating to a purse mouth-frame.
Subclass:
124
Wall detail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the luggage wall includes specific structure or a
specified feature.
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24 for a trunk having structural body details.
40 for a trunk made of a specific material.
Subclass:
125
Multi-layer or ply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein there is more than one layer of material over
substantially the entire surface area of the hand luggage.
Subclass:
126
Specified seam structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
including details of a joint which connects two parts of the
hand luggage wall material.
(1) Note. The mere recitation of a "seam" or "connection"
is not included here.
Subclass:
127
Reinforced:
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the hand luggage includes means which strengthen it.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37 for a trunk having corner protecting devices.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
BRIEF CASE TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the hand luggage is the type usually used to
hold and transport written documents (e.g., legal briefs,
etc.).
Subclass:
901
Flat opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter
wherein the brief case has two opposed walls hinged (flexibly
joined) together along a line so that the walls lie in the
same plane when the brief case is opened.
Subclass:
902
With closure flap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter
wherein the brief case includes a piece of material which
extends across the access opening and overlaps the side
wall.
Subclass:
903
ZIPPER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter having a zipper-like closure.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000