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Class 211
SUPPORTS: RACKS
Class Definition:
This class includes built-up open framework structures
designed to support articles. Racks in the nature of upright
stands or standards carrying article supports are also
included, and also self-supporting articles supports,
frequently built up of sheet material.
The term "racks" includes frame structures and supports
having flexible supporting elements, such as strands or
straps, as the article-supporting elements.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
For racks involving devices for holding rolls where the
material on the roll can be wound or unwound therefrom by
operation of the roll see Class 242, Winding and Reeling.
See also Class 226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate
Length, for roll holders in which there are also involved
devices for feeding or removing the material from the roll
other than by operation of the roll, and Class 83, Cutting,
in such cases where there is also involved means for cutting
the material unrolled.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for racks combined with means in addition to the
movable or immovable rack structure to promote drying and/or
gas or vapor contact with the material supported.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, appropriate subclasses
for racks designed to support matter only for advertising, as
cards, pictures, signs or dummies, or constituting a display
machine; and especially subclass 120 for stands to hold
calendars.
114, Ships, subclass 190 for life-preserver racks.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclasses 337+ for racks
combined with a stove oven.
134, Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for racks combined with washing apparatus.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses
for a rack combined with a crating or shipping container and
generally having article holding or securing means.
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article
dispensing devices, including rack type structures claimed or
disclosed in connection with a cabinet-type support or other
cabinet feature as the source of supply for the articles to
be dispensed. Class 211 has rack structures including
features recognized as dispensing features by Class 221 (see
Class Definition and Lines With Other Classes and Within This
Class in Class 221). Until further steps can be taken to
clear the line between Classes 211 and 221, patents and
applications will be disposed in accordance with the present
disposition of the art.
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.
248, Supports, appropriate subclasses for other supports and
see the class definition of that class for the line between
the two classes.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 55
for tobacco hangers and subclasses 87.1+ and 159 for racks in
the form of article carriers having handles.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses for
racks combined with an inclosure, such as a cabinet
structure.
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclasses 866+
for loop type antennas with frames therefor; and subclasses
878+ for antennas with supports.
452, Butchering, subclasses 177+ and 185+ for racks with
means especially relating them to butchering.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter and not classifiable in any of the subclasses below.
Subclass:
1.3
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Racks
which are movable into or out of a housing, or which are
merely removable from a housing, and which cannot function as
racks when in housed position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
172 for racks having pivoted article supports in the form of
telescoping bars or arms.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, for patents claiming
cabinet storage space in addition to that required for a rack
housing, or for cabinets having a rack that can support
articles when the rack is in housed position.
Subclass:
1.51
POWER OPERATED:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
comprising means to utilize stored energy to reposition the
article with respect to a load bearing stand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
144 for a rotatable shelf type rack.
subclasses 163+ for a rotatable rack, generally.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
483, Tool Changing, subclasses 58+ for an apparatus for
storing a tool combined with a tool transfer means.
Subclass:
1.52
Revolvable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.51. Device wherein
the article is repositionable along an orbital path.
(1) Note. This subclass includes patents to a device
wherein the article is supported by a stationary guide or
track.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.56 for a power operated rack wherein the article support
comprises a chain or belt.
Subclass:
1.53
Article support rotatable about spindle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.52. Device
comprising a generally rigid article support mounted for
turning about an axis on a central bearing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
483, Tool Changing, subclass 67 for an indexable rotary disc
type tool storage means combined with a tool transfer means.
Subclass:
1.54
Radial arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.53. Device wherein
the article support comprises an elongate member extending
generally perpendicularly from the axis.
Subclass:
1.55
Plural article supports:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.53. Device
comprising more than one framework each adapted for carrying
an article.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
483, Tool Changing, subclasses 63+ for an apparatus having
plural tool storage means with a transfer means.
Subclass:
1.56
Article support comprising chain or belt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.52. Device wherein
the framework comprises an endless loop article carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 121+ for nonpower endless carrier type racks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
483, Tool Changing, subclass 68 for an indexable endless
tool carrier with a transfer means.
Subclass:
1.57
Linearly movable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.51. Device wherein
the motion of the framework moves the article in a path
comprising a straight line.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 415 for
three dimensional motor operated figures which have a
movement of translation.
Subclass:
2
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
designed to be converted into another structure having
usually a different function.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
not in the form of cabinet structures, combined with a lock
controlled by a key, check, electric or other means for the
purpose of safely locking articles in place.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
70, Locks, subclass 62 for supporting stands with locks
wherein the support features claimed are only those
sufficient for the accommodation of the lock mechanism.
194, Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, subclasses 247+ for
similar article securing stands.
248, Supports, subclasses 551+ for a support having means
for locking an article thereto.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices specially
designed to support and lock articles of the velocipede
type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for the velocipede support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 297 for velocipede props or
steadying devices combined with locking means.
Subclass:
6
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices designed
to hold a supply of towels or toweling locked in position
where they may be used progressively, but not removed without
proper operation of the lock.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 27+ for similar devices
including a dispensing feature, and see the definition of
subclass 27 and the Notes thereto for a statement of the
class line.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 34.1 for
cabinets with towel service type dispensers.
Subclass:
7
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices which are
essentially only modified forms of a horizontal bar or rod
rack combined with a lock.
Subclass:
8
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices
comprising a combined lock and article clamp.
Subclass:
9
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Devices with
means to retain the key and check in the lock when the clamp
is open or unlocked.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
specially designed to facilitate the sorting of articles by
hand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 555+ for a
plate or sheet container including an access aperture for
manual removal of content, and subclasses 557+ for a
tray-type container with article holding or positioning
means.
Subclass:
11
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Devices usually
portable and adapted for desk use to receiver, file, and hold
papers.
Subclass:
12
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Devices provided
with means to support bags, for instance mail bags, in open
position to receive the sorted articles.
Subclass:
13.1
SPECIAL ARTICLE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
having a structure which is designed to support a particular
item.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly subclasses
457+ for a mounted clasp.
Subclass:
14
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support balls, eggs or like shaped articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 440 for food
cooking devices adapted to support a ball or egg shaped food
article.
473, Amusement Devices: Games, subclasses 21+ for a ball
rack attached to a billiard or pool table.
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Devices provided
with means for facilitating discharge of the articles from
the rack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for similar
devices having a dispensing feature as defined in the class
definition of Class 221, and see the class definition of this
class (211) for a statement of the class line.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 35+ for
similar structures including cabinet features.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to hold a supply of towels or toweling in position
to be used progressively.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for such devices with article locking means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 27+ for cabinets or
other supply sources for holding a supply of towels in
position to be used progressively and including dispensing
means.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 34.1 for
cabinets with towel service type dispensers.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
specially designed to support velocipedes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5 for these supports with locking means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclasses 293+ for velocipede props or
steadying devices.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Devices designed
to be mounted on or secured to a wall surface.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Devices designed
to engage the tires or wheels.
Subclass:
20
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Devices designed
to engage the tires or wheels.
Subclass:
21
This subclass is indented under subclass 20. Devices which
are foldable.
Subclass:
22
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Devices in which
the main support is in the nature of a vertical standard.
Subclass:
23
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support tires or wheels.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 for velocipede racks designed to engage tires or wheels.
Subclass:
24
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Devices in the
form of stands.
Subclass:
26
Electrically powered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support an article which is caused to
operate by electricity (e.g., an electric appliance).
Subclass:
26.1
Remote control unit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device designed
to support a hand held electrically powered controller for
equipment not directly connected thereto (e.g., for a
television set, a video cassette recorder, a phonograph
etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 176.1 for stand to hold a
particular-type article, subclass 205.2 for brackets using
Velcro (TM) and subclass 309.1 for an article holding
bracket.
Subclass:
26.2
Supporting part of article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Device designed
to support an element or component of the electrically
powered article (e.g., light bulb, fuse, battery etc.).
Subclass:
27
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support articles such as tables, beds, chairs,
couches, etc.
Subclass:
28
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support bed mattresses or articles of a similar
type.
Subclass:
29
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support shocks of grain ordinarily in the field.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
56, Harvesters, subclass 431 for shocker props.
248, Supports, subclasses 85-88, 96, 155, and 156 for ground
inserted supports.
Subclass:
30
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support hats or head coverings, not stacked.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for hat holders of the locking type.
subclasses 74+ for racks for bottles or jars.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 9 for hat
holders of the packing type for shipping receptacles.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 24+ for devices of hat
form to hold a hat in shape for pouncing and other operations
and to impart a definite shape in forming, subclass 66 for
hat supports fitting inside of a hat and having form or shape
imparting characteristics, and subclasses 85+ for garment
hangers.
Subclass:
31
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Devices for
supporting the articles, beneath a substantially horizontal
surface, such as the ceiling of a car or the under side of a
seat.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, subclass 188.03 for a seat with an
apparel holder or receptacle and subclasses 188.09+ for the
combination of a chair with a holder or receptacle located
directly under the seating portion.
Subclass:
32
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Devices designed
to be mounted in or on or secured to a wall surface.
Subclass:
33
This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Devices in the
form of upright standards with special means for supporting
the articles.
Subclass:
34
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed for supporting articles of footwear, as shoes.
Subclass:
35
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Devices designed
to be mounted in or on a wall surface.
Subclass:
36
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Devices in the
form of shelves.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate
subclasses for horizontally supported planar surfaces of
general utility.
Subclass:
37
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Devices in the
form of upright standards.
Subclass:
38
This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Devices which
are foldable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 85+ for garment
hangers.
Subclass:
39
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support hand stamps.
Subclass:
40
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support phonograph records so that any selected
record may be removed without removing other records.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 307+ for a
container under the class definition for removably containing
an article which includes machine readable information
registered thereon, and particularly subclasses 309+ for a
container for holding a phonos:graphic record.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 9.1 for
phonograph cabinets.
Subclass:
41.1
Platelike:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support a substantially flat, i.e.,
planar article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 and 23, for a rack for tires or wheels.
40 for a phonograph record rack.
Subclass:
41.11
Receptacle closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support a top or lid of article capable
of containing a substance.
Subclass:
41.12
Data storage medium:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support units of stored information
(e.g., VCR tape, floppy disc, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 9.1 for cabinets
for supporting data storage media, including such a cabinet
in combination with a data storage rack.
Subclass:
41.13
Photos:graphic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support substantially rigid
photos:graphic film plate or slide.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 455 for special
packages for photos:graphic films or plates.
Subclass:
41.14
Glass type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support a rigid sheet of glass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 454 for a
special package for glass plates.
Subclass:
41.15
Construction panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support planar article to be used in
fabrication of a building.
(1) Note. The construction panel of this subclass may be
comprised of a sheet of gypsum board or plywood.
Subclass:
41.16
Building closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.15. Device
specially designed to support panel which is used to block
opening in static structure (e.g., door, window, screen
etc.).
(1) Note. The device supported by the rack of this subclass
may be intended for use in cleaning, polishing, painting etc.
(e.g., may comprise a broom, comb, mop, roller etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 110 for a brush or broom support.
Subclass:
41.17
Circuit board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support a plate-like member comprising
an electrical circuit mounted on a planar substrate.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
269, Work Holders, subclass 903 for a work holder used when
assembling a circuit board.
Subclass:
41.18
Semiconductor wafer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to support semiconductor wafer (e.g.,
wafer boat).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 500 for a wafer holder or
handling device for a wafer coating apparatus.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 454 for a
special package for wafers.
Subclass:
41.2
Culinary plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.1. Device
specially designed to directly support the plate type article
(e.g., dinner plate, dish, etc.) which is used to support
comestible product.
(1) Note. A rack for supporting a culinary article (dish)
that is not "platelike", e.g., a cup, is included herein
because of the similarity of the rack to one for holding a
plate.
Subclass:
41.3
Drying rack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.2. Device
specially designed to support a culinary plate during drying
subsequent to washing.
(1) Note. A rack, similar in construction to a drying rack,
but used when washing dishes by hand is included herein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D32, Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, design subclass 56
for drainboards.
Subclass:
41.4
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.3. Device
constructed of thin metallic rod.
Subclass:
41.5
Foldable or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.4. Device which
may be altered in shape or size by moving one portion in
relation with another attached portion.
Subclass:
41.6
Foldable or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.3. Device which
may be altered in shape or size by moving one portion in
relation with another attached portion.
Subclass:
41.7
Single display type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.2. Device
specially designed to support a single article or disparate
articles which form a group (e.g., place setting including a
plate, cup, bowl, etc.), particularly for viewing purposes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 469 and 473 for a stand for
supporting an individual framed (platelike) article, subclass
488 for a bracket for supporting an individual framed
(platelike) article, and subclass 490 for a suspended support
for an individual framed (plate type) article.
Subclass:
41.8
Dishwashing machine rack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.2. Device
specially designed to support a culinary article for
cleansing in a power-operated dishwashing machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 228.1 for a
dishwasher rack combined with dishwasher cabinet structure.
Subclass:
41.9
Component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41.8. Device
comprising less than a complete rack, i. e., an element of
the rack for dishwashing machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 318 for a
flexible hold down.
Subclass:
42
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to laterally support a closed book, usually stood on
end.
Subclass:
43
This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Devices in which
the book supports can follow the end book of a row or be
adjusted to book rows of various lengths.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
184 for racks which support books, etc., on both its sides.
Subclass:
44
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to hold bolts or cards of fabric.
Subclass:
45
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Devices
designed to support sheets of paper or textile material, such
as sample sheets or books of wall paper, or rugs, curtains,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 for racks for holding sheets stacked together for
individual removal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 446+ for
devices for manipulating textile sheets for display
purposes.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 85+ for garment hangers,
particularly subclasses 95+ for skirt or trousers hangers.
Subclass:
46
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices provided
with a trackway or guideway upon which the paper or textile
sheets are mounted for movement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 67.1
for a file folder or file envelope.
Subclass:
47
This subclass is indented under subclass 45. Devices provided
with a pivoted support for mounting the sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 530+ for
racks to support sheets having intangible matter thereon,
such as signs, maps, charts, drawings, blue prints, etc.,
subclass 388 for hinge mounted files.
Subclass:
48
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Devices designed
to be mounted on a wall surface.
Subclass:
49.1
Stacked articles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
designed to support a group of articles which (a) are in a
superposed or juxtaposed relationship with each other, or (b)
have one of the articles either at least partially supporting
or constructed to align with complementary portions of,
another one of the articles in the group.
(1) Note. In this and the indented subclasses it is not
essential that the stack be formed from specifically named or
shaped articles, since a stacked group of nondistinct article
is itself considered a "special article".
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for article
dispensers both otherwise provided for, including cabinet
structures, and see particularly subclasses 282+ for
casings or supports combined with article dispensing devices.
See the class definition of this class (211) for a statement
of the class lines.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 42 for
stacked-article type cabinets.
Subclass:
50
Devices under subclasses 49.1+ designed to hold articles in
the nature of cards or sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 403 for a paperweight.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 19.5 and 124
for racks to hold a single card by itself.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 215 for a
container for stationery or carbon paper, subclass 425 for
file for plural cards or sheets, and subclasses 555+ for a
plate or sheet container including an access aperture for
manual removal of content.
Subclass:
51
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices provided
with a follower to press against and maintain the articles in
superposed or juxtaposed relation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 556 for a plate
or sheet container including a follower.
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 56+ for dispensers for
flexible articles including follower structures, and
subclasses 226+ and 279+ for other article dispensers having
followers.
Subclass:
52
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Devices in which
the holding means for the sheet-like article are terraced or
placed one above and behind the one next below it and
provided each with a follower.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 130 for plural source
article dispensers in which the plural sources are
superposed, one upon the other.
Subclass:
53
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Devices which
are rotatable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 113 and 119+ for article
dispensers not otherwise provided for comprising plural
sources, stacks or compartments which are rotatably mounted.
Subclass:
54.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Devices provided
with a spike-like or otherwise relatively sharp supporting
structure on which the articles are to be strung or otherwise
impaled.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 26 for similar structures
also having dispensing means.
248, Supports, for structure wherein part of the supporting
means is pierced.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, appropriate subclasses for loose-leaf binder including
sheet retainer means, which means passes through a sheet and
releasably secures such sheet so as to avoid destruction of
the sheet upon removal therefrom.
Subclass:
55
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices with
article pockets terraced or placed one above and behind the
one next below it.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 130 for plural source
article dispensers in which the plural dispensers are
superposed, one upon the other.
Subclass:
56
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Devices which
are rotatable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 113 and 119+ for article
dispensers not otherwise provided for comprising plural
sources, stacks or compartments which are rotatably mounted.
Subclass:
57.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices provided
with a spike-like or otherwise relating sharp supporting
structure on which the articles are to be strung or otherwise
impaled.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6 for similar devices.
54.1 for racks of this type with followers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, for structure wherein parts of the supporting
means is pierced.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, subclass 25 for a device of that class including a
sheet retainer with means to force a sheet thereon, and
subclasses 70+ for a device of that class including a sheet
retainer with base.
Subclass:
58
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Devices which
are rotatable.
Subclass:
59.1
Devices under subclasses 49.1+ provided with a spike-like or
otherwise relatively sharp supporting structure on which the
articles are to be strung or otherwise impaled.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
54.1 for racks of this type with followers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, for structure wherein part of the supporting
means is pierced.
Subclass:
59.2
Having feature perfecting the dispensing of articles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Device having
a specific structural modification which utilized in the
discharging of the articles from the device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 15+ for a
cabinet having structure which allows selective ejection of
records therefrom, and subclasses 42+ for a cabinet including
structure which facilitates the removal of stacked articles
therefrom.
Subclass:
59.3
Including follower:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59.2. Device
including means which (a) moves relative to the structure
supporting the articles, and (b) exerts a force directly on
one of the articles to maintain them in a superposed or
juxtaposed relationship with each other during or after
dispensing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 51+ for stacked cards or sheets having a
follower exerting a force thereon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 556 for a plate
or sheet container including a follower.
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 56+ for dispensers for
flexible articles including follower structures, and
subclasses 226+ and 279+ for other article dispensers having
followers.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 71 for a cabinet
including a follower which moves a stack of articles towards
an opening in the cabinet.
Subclass:
59.4
With distinct separator positioned between articles:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Device in
which at least two of the articles in the group have
structurally distinct means located between them separating
portions of their structure form contact with each other.
(1) Note. Stacks having a separator placed between
individual articles are considered proper for this subclass
when at least part of the weight of one of the articles is
transmitted through the separator to the another article.
See subclasses 211-194 for nonweight transmitting separating
units which are in a stack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
194 for plural supporting structures which are stacked upon
each other when in use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter subclasses 36+ for index cards which
separate filed articles.
Subclass:
60.1
Article includes elongated portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
designed to support in a stored or nonuse position at least
one article which either (a) is slender along its total
length or (b) has an predominate component slender along its
total length (e.g., tool handle).
(1) Note. To be proper for this subclass, an article must
be in either a stored or nonuse position when supported by
the device. On the other hand, articles are considered to be
in either nonstored or use position when the device
supporting them (a) is mounted on a structure associated with
their work function (e.g., a spoon support mounted on a pan),
(b) is carried by the article when doing its work function
(e.g., a stand attached to pipe being smoked), (c) is
intended to be placed adjacent to a work area and receive the
article only for intervals in the work operation (e.g. a
spoon support located near a plate during meals), (d) holds
the article in a position in which it is intended to operate
(e.g., a fishing pole having its line extended), or (e) has a
structural feature which enhances the ability of the article
to remain ready for use (e.g., a pipe held in a particular
attitude which allows it to remain lit). In addition,
although the mere display of an article is normally
considered a nonuse position in this and the indented
subclasses, in the case of articles having only visual
utility (e.g., flag pole Christmas tree), it is considered as
a use position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 443 for a
receptacle or package which holds plural rod-like articles,
223, Apparel Apparatus, Digest 1 for tie hanger.
248, Supports, subclasses 511+ for a support staff type
means which either (a) hold the staff in at least one
position in which it is intended to be used or (b) is
intended to be placed adjacent to the work area of the staff
(e.g., fishing seat) and receive the staff (e.g., fishing
rod) only for intervals in the work operation (e.g.,
fishing).
Subclass:
61
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support a supply
of short lengths of thread-like articles, as shoe laces, cut
cords, etc., so that some or one may be removed without
disturbing the remainder.
Subclass:
62
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support umbrellas
or canes.
Subclass:
63
Devices under subclasses 62 designed to be mounted on or
secured to a wall surface.
Subclass:
64
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support guns and
rifles.
Subclass:
65
Brush or brushlike:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support an article consisting of a handle and
working bristiles or other flexible working surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 361 for a brush
receptacle.
248, Supports, subclasses 110+ and 683+ for supports for a
single brush or broom.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 206+ for
cabinets for brushes and brooms.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 118+
for the combination of a receptacle to hold a supply of
coating material and to also support a separable brush
applicator.
Subclass:
66
Devices under 65 designed to be suspended from an overhead
support, as the ceiling.
Subclass:
67
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support whips.
Subclass:
68
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support cues.
Subclass:
69
Devices under subclasses 60.1+ designed to support drills or
bits.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 379 for special
receptacles for bits and drills.
Subclass:
69.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Device designed
to support pens, pencils, or crayons.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 358 for a
penrack combined with means to support a card, picture, or
sign.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 214 for a
container for plural stationery implements.
Subclass:
69.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device
including (a) an ink supply receptacle and (b) structure for
supporting a writing implement, which structure is so
displaced from the supply of ink as to required removal of
the implement from the support structure and manual carriage
thereof to the location where it receives the ink.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
222, Dispensing, subclass 192 for a dispensing receptacle in
combination with an implement support, (e.g., penrack).
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 118+
for the combination of a material supply receptacle, a
coating implement support, and the coating implement; see, in
particular, subclasses 123+ for this combination wherein the
implement is supported out of communication with the supply.
Subclass:
69.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.2. Device wherein
the implement support is so related to a closure for the
supply receptacle that the positioning of the implement on
the support overcomes the normal tendency (due to, for
example, a counterweight or spring means) of the closure to
assume the position affording access to the receptacle, and
the removal of the implement from the support causes the
closure to move according to its normal tendency.
Subclass:
69.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.2. Device further
including an underlying support for the ink supply
receptacle, which support includes the structure for
supporting the implement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69.2 for a device wherein the penrack is attached directly
to the ink supply receptacle or is an integral part thereof.
Subclass:
69.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein
the support for the writing implement includes a hollow
receptacle dimensioned to enclose an end portion of only a
single implement.
Subclass:
69.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.5. Device wherein
the socket is supported for arcuate adjustable movement,
relative to a fixed pivot.
Subclass:
69.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.6. Device wherein
the support for the socket includes means limiting the
swinging movement of the socket to that about a single axis.
Subclass:
69.8
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein
the support includes an element, spring-biased in a direction
to exert a gripping force on the implement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120 for a device which has a series of resilient members to
retain an article other than a writing implement, by a
spring-grip action between an adjacent pair of elements.
Subclass:
69.9
This subclass is indented under subclass 69.1. Device wherein
the implement support includes two projections, spaced from
one another, which are adapted to engage the implement at
portions spaced along the length thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69.4 for a penrack and inkstand combination in which the
penrack comprises a pair of spaced arms.
Subclass:
70
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Devices which
are rotatable.
Subclass:
70.1
Special article support or rack made from sheet material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device which
is constructed from relatively thin planner rigid or
semirigid material and will support a special article having
an elongated portion.
Subclass:
70.2
Golf club:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a golf club.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
473, Amusement Devices: Games, subclasses 282+ for a
support combined with a golf club.
Subclass:
70.3
Cigar, cigarette, or smoking pipe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a cigar, cigarette, or smoking pipe in a
stored position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclasses 240+ and 257-260 for a cigar,
cigarettes, or pipe support which either (a) is in
combination with additional structure associated with tobacco
smoking (e.g., ashtray, tobacco compactor), (b) is fixedly or
removably attached to a stays with the tobacco smoking device
during the smoking operation, or (c) has a structural feature
which allow, or enhances the ability of, the smoking device
to remain lit during intervals in the smoking operation.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 242+ for a
receptacle or package which holds a pipe or cigarette.
Subclass:
70.4
Well pipe or pump sucker rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a pipe or pump sucker rod disclosed as
being used with well drilling apparatus.
Subclass:
70.5
Ski:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a ski when the ski is not in use (e.g.,
not being carried by hand or vehicle and not being used in
skiing).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 315 for a
receptacle or package which holds a ski.
224, Package and Article Carriers, cross-reference art
collection 917 for ski carriers and cross-reference art
collection 917.5 for a ski carrier attached to a vehicle.
280, Land Vehicles, subclasses 814+ for clamps, ties, or
cases for storing or carrying skies.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-line implements, subclass 147
for an article carrier gripped and carried by hand which
supports a ski and a diverse article.
Subclass:
70.6
Cutlery (e.g., spoon, fork, knife):
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support stored cutlery.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, subclass 198 and 231 for a hand shear having
support; subclass 298.4 for a cutting tool having a nonuse
support or attaching means therefor in general, subclass 323
for a fork with a support therefor and subclass 327 for a
spoon with a support therefor.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 553 for a
receptacle or package for holding an eating or kitchen type
tool.
248, Supports, subclass 37.3 for a cutlery type support for
wither on structure associated with the use of the cutlery
(e.g., pans, plates, chopping blocks), (a) is carried by the
cutlery while the latter is being used, or (b) is intended to
be placed adjacent to the work area (e.g., a pan) of the
cutlery and receive the cutlery only for intervals in the
work operation (e.g., cooking).
Subclass:
70.7
Fishing rod:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a stored fishing rod.
Subclass:
70.8
Tool:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Device
designed to support a stored tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 349+ for a
receptacle or package which holds a tool.
224, Package and Article Carriers, cross-reference art
collection 904 for a tool holder carried by a belt.
Subclass:
71.01
Receptacle support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support a means for holding or
containing an article or substance.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126.1 for a tray-type rack in which the tray is part of the
rack.
Subclass:
72
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices built
up of flexible sheet material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 152, 174 and 198 for other sheet
material supports.
Subclass:
73
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Devices built up
from a single piece or blank of flexible sheet material.
Subclass:
74
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices
designed to support articles, as bottles or jars, flowerpots,
etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69.2 for an ink-bottle support combined with a support for a
pen.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 139+ for a
carrier, for potable beverage containers in a desired
arrangement, and additionally having hand or finger engaging
means to pendulously support the containers.
Subclass:
75
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Devices designed
to be mounted against a wall or window.
Subclass:
76
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Devices provided
with a closure to close the mouths of the bottles or jars
when placed in the rack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 106 for bottle type carriers
having covers or closures for open articles on the carrier.
Subclass:
77
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Devices which
are rotatable.
Subclass:
78
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices which
are rotatable.
Subclass:
79
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices in
which the means for supporting the receptacles is
reciprocable relative to the rack in a straight line.
Subclass:
80
This subclass is indented under subclass 79. Devices in which
the receptacle supports are designed to swing about a pivotal
point.
Subclass:
81
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices in
which the receptacle supports are designed for pivotal
movement.
Subclass:
82
This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Devices provided
with means to close the top of the receptacle or to assist in
the operation of its closure into closed position upon
movement of the receptacle to normal position within the
rack.
Subclass:
83
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices
designed with means to operate the closure of the receptacle
as it is moved to or from its normal position in the rack.
Subclass:
84
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices
having a closure for the receptacle as an inherent part of
the rack.
Subclass:
85
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Devices which
are foldable or collapsible.
Subclass:
85.1
Eyeglasses:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, vision
adjustment lenses with a frame intended to be worn over the
eyes of the user.
(1) Note. Included among the special articles of this
subclass are prescription glasses, sun glasses etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 5 for special
packages for eyeglasses and subclass 902 for an art
collection of supports for eyeglasses.
Subclass:
85.11
Horse saddle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, rider seating
equipment for equestrian activities.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 86+ for a specially mounted saddle rack.
subclasses 87+ for a wall mounted saddle rack.
subclasses 104+ for a foldable saddle rack.
Subclass:
85.12
Soap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, for ready access, cleaning
material.
(1) Note. The cleaning material of this subclass is usually
in bar form.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D6, Furnishings, design subclasses 524+ for a soap holder.
Subclass:
85.13
Medical implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, an article
used in care or treatment of a life form.
Subclass:
85.14
Lamp shade:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, a glare
shield for a light producing article.
Subclass:
85.15
Bag type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to have the form
of a sack.
Subclass:
85.16
Casket type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to have the form
of a coffin.
Subclass:
85.17
Box type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to have the form
of a rectangular container covered by a lid.
Subclass:
85.18
Cylindrical shape:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to have the
shape of a cylinder.
Subclass:
85.19
Garbage can:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85.18. Device
wherein the cylindrical receptacle is a trash container.
Subclass:
85.2
Jewelry:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support when not in use, an article
generally composed of real or similated precious metal or
stone which is intended to be worn upon a person as ornament
(e.g., earring, bracelet, necklace etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 6.1 for a
special package for jewelry, subclass 495 for a panel having
jewelry pinned or wrapped thereon, and subclass 566 for a
tray for jewelry.
Subclass:
85.21
Bucket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85.18. Device
wherein the cylindrical receptacle is a vessel.
Subclass:
85.22
Barrel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85.18. Device
wherein the cylindrical receptacle is made of wooden staves
bound together with hoops and has a flat top and bottom of
equal diameter.
Subclass:
85.23
Plant or flower pot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85.18. Device
wherein the cylindrical receptacle is specially designed to
contain a plant or flower.
Subclass:
85.24
Laundry:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to support
soiled clothes before laundering and clean clothes subsequent
to laundering.
Subclass:
85.25
Drainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to hold and
drain newly washed dishes.
Subclass:
85.26
Display:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to contain
object for viewing purposes.
Subclass:
85.27
Cremated remains:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to reposite the
cremated remains.
Subclass:
85.28
Wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is specially designed to contain a
material which is used to wrap.
Subclass:
85.29
Suspended:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle is hung from below its support (e.g.,
from a ceiling etc.).
Subclass:
85.3
Apparel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, clothing
(e.g., shirt) or accessory (e.g., tie, belt, glove etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 85+ for a garment hanger
intended to be hung from the rack of this subclass.
Subclass:
85.31
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71.01. Device
wherein the receptacle support is constructed of thin
metallic rod.
Subclass:
85.4
Food:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support comestible product.
Subclass:
85.5
Spool type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support an article having a cylindrical
surface for receiving flexible material removably wrapped
thereon.
(1) Note. A support for a reel, beam, coil etc. is included
herein. Also, a support for a wound package of freely coiled
flexible material is included herein since the same support
will receive a spool or wound package.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, for general winding and
reeling.
Subclass:
85.6
Musical instrument:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, an article
used in producing live music (e.g., drum, cymbal, saxophone
etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
84, Music, subclass 453 for a rack for a musical
instrument.
Subclass:
85.7
Recreational equipment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, equipment for
game, sport, exercise, or amusement.
Subclass:
85.8
Mobile:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support and transport an article.
(1) Note. Included herein is a wheeled shipping rack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclasses 2+
for freight accommodation of special articles on a long-haul
motor vehicle or trailer.
Subclass:
85.9
Key:
This subclass is indented under subclass 13.1. Device
specially designed to support, when not in use, an article
which is used to open or close a lock.
Subclass:
86.01
SPECIALLY MOUNTED:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
which is specially designed to be attached or secured to a
definite locus (e.g., wall, window, stovepipe, column,
etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, subclass 188.01 for a seat and a
rack.
Subclass:
87.01
Wall or window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device
specially designed to be mounted on or secured to a wall
surface or to a window.
Subclass:
88.01
Tray:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device
specially designed to have a bottom surface and at least one
side extending upwardly therefrom to at least partially
contain article located therein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 42+
for a structural installation having a supported horizontal
planar surface.
Subclass:
88.02
Expandable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Device
wherein the tray is specially designed to be adjustable in
size.
Subclass:
88.03
Plant or flower pot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 88.01. Device
wherein the tray is specially designed to support plant or
flower pot.
Subclass:
88.04
Towel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device
specially designed to support a piece of absorbent cloth used
for wiping or drying.
Subclass:
89.01
Having article-gripping means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device
specially designed to have means to grasp the article to be
supported.
Subclass:
90.01
Shelf:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device in
which the article supporting element is a horizontally
rectangular surface fixed at right angles to a wall or other
vertical surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
47, Plant Husbandry, subclasses 39+ for a plant stand.
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate
subclasses for horizontally supported planar surfaces in
general.
Subclass:
90.02
Adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Device
wherein the shelf is specially designed to be movable from
one position to another.
Subclass:
90.03
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Device
wherein the shelf is specially designed to construct of thin
metallic rod.
Subclass:
90.04
Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 90.01. Device
wherein the article supporting element comprises more than
one horizontal supporting surface.
Subclass:
94.01
Having trackway:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device
provided with guideway upon which the article support is
guided when moved.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
102 and 103, for a rack of this type in which the trackway
is vertical.
119.16 for a clothesline which is supported by isolated
support and which has line which is displaceable bodily.
Subclass:
94.02
Horizontally spaced:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94.01. Device which
comprises horizontally spaced guides for article carrying
bars (e.g., garment hangers etc.) which are supported at each
end by the guides and are movable therealong.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 321 for similar
device combined with significant cabinet structure.
Subclass:
94.03
Cloth drier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 94.01. Device
wherein the article supporting element is specially designed
to support fabric material to be dried.
Subclass:
95
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices which
are rotatably mounted.
Subclass:
96
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices in
which the article support is mounted for pivotal movement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
48 for such racks for supporting papers or textile sheets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 248 for cabinets
pivotally mounted on a wall, ceiling panel or spaced panels.
Subclass:
97
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Devices in which
the article support is mounted for pivotal movement about
both a vertical and horizontal axis.
Subclass:
98
This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Devices in which
the article support is also mounted to be vertically
adjustable.
Subclass:
99
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Devices in which
the article support is mounted for pivotal movement on a
horizontal axis.
Subclass:
100
This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Devices in which
the article supports are bars or arms mounted for pivotal
movement about a practically horizontal axis to swing or to
swing and slide into a position closely adjacent the wall
surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171 for other bar or arm horizontal axis pivoted racks.
Subclass:
101
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Devices in
which the article supports are also mounted for vertical
adjustment.
Subclass:
102
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Devices in which
the article support is also vertically adjustable.
Subclass:
103
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices in
which the article supports are vertically adjustable.
Subclass:
104
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices
specially designed to be folded or collapsed or in which the
article supports are relatively fixed when in use but may be
moved or folded to hang down close to the base or wall
section of the rack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 96+ for simple foldable or merely pivoted
article supports.
Subclass:
105
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Devices
embodying lazy tongs to make them foldable.
(1) Note. For the applications of lazy tongs, see the Index
to the Classification of Patents, at the back of the Manual,
under the title, "Lazy tongs".
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
74, Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 521 for lazy tong
levers.
248, Supports, for other supports utilizing lazy tongs,
subclass 157 for stands, subclass 277.1 for brackets, and
subclass 324 for suspended supports.
Subclass:
105.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices in
the form of a single horizontal rod or bar and the means for
supporting the same.
(1) Note. Many of these devices are disclosed for hanging
curtains or other hanging or drape type fabrics.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 123+ for other horizontal rod type supports.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
particularly subclasses 330+ and the places noted in the
search notes thereunder, for this type of rack having also
claimed means for fastening or operating a hanging or drape
type fabric.
248, Supports, subclasses 251+ for rod type brackets even
though claimed in combination with the rod where only such
characteristics of the rod structure as combine with the
bracket are claimed.
Subclass:
105.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Devices in
which (a) the ends of the rod are curved or directed
angularly relative to the body of the rod or (b) the support
means has a projecting portion, the end of which is curved or
directed angularly toward the rod.
Subclass:
105.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.1. Devices in
which the rod is constructed to have its length changed.
(1) Note. The change in length may be small and for
mounting purposes only.
Subclass:
105.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.3. Devices in
which screw means are provided to change the length.
Subclass:
105.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.3. Devices in
which the rod is in the form of a spring or other elastic
element or such means are provided to cause or assist in
change of rod length.
Subclass:
105.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 105.5. Devices in
which the spring or other elastic element is enclosed.
Subclass:
106
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Devices in
which the salient parts are made of wire.
Subclass:
106.01
Hook type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Device
comprising a free projecting element which is bent upwardly
to constitute retaining tip for loosely receiving article in
suspended relationship.
Subclass:
107
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Devices
designed to be clamped around and to a stove-pipe or column.
Subclass:
110
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Devices which
can be pivoted.
Subclass:
111
This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Devices in
which the pivotal axis is horizontal.
Subclass:
112
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Devices made of
wire.
Subclass:
113
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Devices
designed to be hung from an overhead support as, for
instance, from a ceiling.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclasses 85+ for specific garment
hangers, such as coat hangers, etc.
Subclass:
115
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Devices which
are rotatable.
Subclass:
116
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is pivotally mounted.
Subclass:
117
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Devices in
which the article supports are vertically adjustable.
Subclass:
118
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Devices which
are knockdown or foldable.
Subclass:
119
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Devices in
which the salient parts are made of wire.
Subclass:
119.001
Ironing Board:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a long narrow padded
board used as a working surface for ironing.
Subclass:
119.002
Casket lid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a lid of a burial
casket.
Subclass:
119.003
Shelf:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a horizontally
rectangular surface fixed at right angle to a wall or other
vertical surface.
Subclass:
119.004
Door or hinge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a movable panel used
to close off an entrance or on its pivoting part.
Subclass:
119.005
Table or desk:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted upon a horizontal surface
supported by one or more legs, or upon a supporting structure
with a horizontal surface for writing and drawers.
Subclass:
119.006
Bed or baby crib:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a supporting structure
for sleeping on a child's bed with high sides.
Subclass:
119.007
Chair or seat:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a means for supporting
the weight of a person in a seated position.
Subclass:
119.008
Heat radiator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a heating means
consisting of a series of connected pipes for the circulation
of steam or hot water.
Subclass:
119.009
Bathroom accessory:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a component of
facility for taking bath or shower (e.g., shower pipe,
curtain rod, bathroom wall, etc.).
Subclass:
119.01
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
which comprise isolated supports with a flexible article
supporting strand or strands joining the supports.
(1) Note. For means for gripping and holding a clothesline
or for coupling the ends of a looped line see Class 24,
Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 115+, and Class
188, Brakes, subclass 64 and subclasses 65.1+.
(2) Note. For devices for supporting rods or tubes from a
messenger cable see Class 248, Supports, subclass 61 and
Class 191, Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses
40+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
167 189+, and other appropriate subclasses for clotheslines
supported by a single support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, appropriate
subclasses, for strand cleaners, particularly subclass 246
for strand guides having cleaner attachments.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 455+ for
clothespins and see Note 1.
81, Tools, subclass 487 for tools for pulling clotheslines.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 370+ for a
reeling device that may wind clothesline or other elongated
material.
248, Supports, subclass 353 for props for supporting
intermediate portions of a clothesline which is strung
between isolated supports.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclasses 389+ for a device or member for
contacting and guiding a load-moving cable.
343, Communications: Radio Wave, subclass 886 for antennas
horizontally suspended between poles or standards.
Subclass:
119.011
Bathtub:
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.32. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a tub for bathing.
Subclass:
119.012
Telephone:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a telephone
component.
Subclass:
119.013
Cash register:
This subclass is indented under subclass 86.01. Device which
is specially designed to be mounted on a cash register
component.
Subclass:
119.02
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.01. Devices
wherein the strand is in the form of an endless loop trained
about pulleys.
Subclass:
119.03
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in
which the looped strand has its runs arranged so that a plane
passing through the runs is out of the vertical.
Subclass:
119.04
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in
which the looped strands pass through a building opening and
about a pulley within the building to enable the loading of
the strand within the building.
Subclass:
119.05
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices in
which the looped strands pass through a building opening and
about a pulley in the building and in which the pulley is
shiftable to a position outside of the opening to enable the
closing of the building opening with the strands wholly
outside of the building.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 87+ for window attached racks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 208 for window brackets.
Subclass:
119.06
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.05. Devices in
which the support for the pulley is swingable through the
opening.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 278.1 for brackets with vertical and
horizontal pivots.
Subclass:
119.07
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.06. Devices in
which the support for the pulley is mounted on a vertical
axis and is swingable through the opening.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 289.11 for brackets mounted on a
vertical pivot.
Subclass:
119.08
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.06. Devices in
which the support for the pulley is mounted on a horizontal
axis and is swingable through the opening.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 291.1 for brackets mounted on a
horizontal pivot.
Subclass:
119.09
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.02. Devices
comprising means for tightening and preventing sagging of a
looped strand, usually by shifting one of the pulleys about
which the strand is trained.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
119.05 for looped line tighteners due to the motion of a
pulley support through a building opening.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
198, Conveyors: Power Driven, subclass 709 and 813+ for
conveyor belt tighteners.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 388 for means to prevent sagging of looped
lines by devices interengaging the runs of the lines.
474, Endless Belt Power Transmission Systems or Components,
particularly subclasses 101+ for devices for tensioning
power transmission belts.
Subclass:
119.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.01. Devices in
which isolated supports with a flexible strand or strands,
joining the supports.
Subclass:
119.11
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices in
which the strands are provided with article gripping means
and in which means are provided for moving the gripping means
along the supporting strand or for separating the jaws of the
gripping means.
Subclass:
119.12
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices in
which there is provided means suspended from a strand and
which function to support articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 455+ for
clothespins, per se.
Subclass:
119.13
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices in
which the strand is provided with means to grip an article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
119.02 for article supports associated with looped lines.
Subclass:
119.14
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.13. Devices in
which the flexible strands are made up of linked members.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
59, Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, subclasses 84+ for
linked chains.
Subclass:
119.15
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices
comprising tighteners for strands.
(1) Note. For line tighteners and stretchers, in general,
see Class 242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 68+ for
strap and line tighteners, particularly subclasses 71.1+ for
midline tighteners.
256, Fences, subclasses 37+ for fence wire stretchers.
Subclass:
119.16
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.1. Devices
mounted so that they may be bodily displaced for convenience
in loading or for subsequent positioning for ready drying of
clothes suspended from the line.
Subclass:
119.17
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.16. Devices in
which the line is capable of being translated bodily in a
vertical plane.
Subclass:
119.18
This subclass is indented under subclass 119.01. Devices
comprising means for covering strands to prevent transfer of
soil accumulated during nonuse of the strands to the object
supported thereby.
Subclass:
120
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
having a series of projecting members between which an
article may be placed and retained by a spring-grip action.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69.8 for a device which includes a series-spring means for
gripping and supporting writing implements.
Subclass:
121
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
whose article-supporting elements are mounted on flexible
endless carriers designed for travel over guides ordinarily
rotatable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for similar structure.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 134 and 268 for
similar structure in cabinets.
Subclass:
122
This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Devices having
the flexible endless carrier mounted in a horizontal plane or
in which the article-supporting elements have a horizontal
travel.
Subclass:
123
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
which are essentially only modified forms of a horizontal rod
or bar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 for racks of this type provided with locks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 29+
for a rod type support combined with a horizontal planar
surface, and subclass 31 for a similar device in which the
rod is positioned above the surface.
Subclass:
124
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Devices having
means to grip the articles to be supported.
Subclass:
125
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
designed to support articles by means of spikes, spurs, or
prongs, upon which they are to be speared.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
54.1 57.1 and 59.1, for stacked article type racks with
impaling means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclasses 419+ for
food spits and impaling devices.
Subclass:
126.1
TRAY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
having a botto surface and at least one side extending
upwardly therefrom to at least partially contain article
located therein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71.01 for a rack designed to hold a receptacle distinct from
the rack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, for a traylike
planar support, i.e., a horizontally supported planar surface
having an upstanding flange around the perimeter thereof when
the flange is not involved in the relationship between the
surface and the support, particularly subclasses 44+ for a
vehicle supported horizontal planar surface, and subclasses
59+ for plural related horizontally supported surfaces. The
device of class 108 is of the type structure to be held by
the support structure of this subclass.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, for a device
of that class including, in subclass 144 a tray provided
with legs and in subclass 172 an article carrier in the form
of a tray, generally.
Subclass:
126.11
Distinct seat for stacked element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.9. Device
wherein the second tray includes means for sole purpose of
receiving the first tray in the nonuse position.
Subclass:
126.12
Distinct seat for stacked element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
wherein second tray includes the means for sole purpose of
receiving the first tray in the nonuse position.
Subclass:
126.13
Adapted to receive file folder:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
comprising a tray for receiving a paper sheet container
having opposing planar sides hingedly connected at their
lower edges.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 184 for file
cabinet adapted to receive suspended file folders.
Subclass:
126.14
Plural distinct:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device having
two trays, one of which being different from the other.
Subclass:
126.15
Slidably supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein the tray is supported in a manner to allow it to be
skidded laterally.
Subclass:
126.16
Of sheet material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
constructed of thin planar material.
Subclass:
126.2
Serially supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein a first tray is designed to engage and be supported
by a second similar tray.
(1) Note. The lower support may, in turn, be supported by a
third similar support, which may be supported by a fourth
similar support, and so forth.
Subclass:
126.3
Juxtaposed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
wherein the first tray is designed to laterally engage and be
supported by the second tray.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 504 for
laterally attached special receptacles.
Subclass:
126.4
Second tray engagable at alternative locations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
wherein the first tray is capable of engaging the second tray
in more than one selectable site thereon.
Subclass:
126.5
Cantilevered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
wherein the first tray is generally superimposed over the
second, with one tray overhanging the other to extend a
greater lateral extent.
Subclass:
126.6
Foldable or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device which
may be altered in shape and/or size by moving one portion in
relation with another, attached portion.
Subclass:
126.7
Nested:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
designed so that at least a portion of the first tray may be
located within a portion of the second tray in a nonuse
position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 505+ for
nested special receptacles.
Subclass:
126.8
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.7. Device
constructed of a thin metallic rod.
Subclass:
126.9
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.2. Device
constructed of a thin metallic rod.
Subclass:
127.1
With sprinkler:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
provided with means for dispersing liquid over the tray.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 115 for a
show-case-type cabinet with a sprinkler.
Subclass:
128.1
Terraced:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein one tray is located above and rearward of another
tray.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 161
for an article carrier comprising terraced trays.
Subclass:
129.1
Rotatable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Device
wherein the tray is adapted to be moved about an axis.
Subclass:
130.1
Foldable or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 128.1. Device which
may be altered in shape and/or size by moving one portion in
relation with another, attached portion.
Subclass:
131.1
Rotatable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein the tray is adapted to be moved about an axis.
Subclass:
131.2
Horizontal axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 131.1. Device
wherein the axis about which the tray is adapted to be moved
is horizontal.
Subclass:
132.1
Foldable or collapsible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device which
may be altered in shape and/or size by moving one portion in
relation with another, attached portion.
Subclass:
133.1
Stand:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein the tray is arranged on a generally upright
framework.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclasses 231+ for a tobacco user's
appliance combined with a stand supporting an ash receiving
receptacle.
Subclass:
133.2
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133.1. Device
wherein the stand is constructed substantially of thin
metallic rod.
Subclass:
133.3
Cantilevered:
This subclass is indented under subclass 133.1. Device
wherein the tray is mounted by means adjacent one end
thereof.
Subclass:
133.4
Mounted solely on central support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
wherein the tray is arranged on a single upright element at a
point substantially coincident with the center of the tray.
Subclass:
133.5
Of wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device
comprising a tray constructed substantially of thin metallic
rod.
Subclass:
133.6
Single:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126.1. Device which
is not designed to be used in conjunction with another tray
or is distinguished by the specific details of construction
thereof.
Subclass:
134
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
in which the article-supporting element is in the form of a
shelf.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
36 for shelf racks for shoes.
71.01 for receptacle support type racks.
121 for shelves mounted on endless carriers.
126.1 for tray type racks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate
subclass for horizontally supported planar surfaces in
general.
Subclass:
135
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Devices built
up from sheet material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 259+ for
knockdown cabinets with cardboard type walls.
Subclass:
144
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Devices which
are rotatable or which have rotatable shelves.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 94+
for terraced horizontal planar surfaces which are rotatable,
subclasses 103+ for plural related horizontal planar surfaces
which are rotatable about a vertical axis, and subclasses
139+ for a horizontal planar surface which rotates about a
vertical axis.
Subclass:
149
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Devices
designed to be knocked down by having foldable parts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
142 for foldable terraced shelves.
Subclass:
150
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Devices in
which the shelves are pivotally mounted.
Subclass:
151
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Devices in
which the article-supporting elements are in the form of
roller bearings or shelves.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
492, Roll or Roller, for a roll, per se, not elsewhere
provided for, and see the notes thereunder.
Subclass:
153
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Devices
consisting of shelves.
Subclass:
162
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
having a guideway or trackway by which movement of the
article supports is guided.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 307, 318, 321,
331, 332, 334.1+, 349, and 350 for cabinet structures having
guides or trackways.
Subclass:
163
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
in which the article-supporting element is designed to be
rotated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 56, 58, 70, 77, 78, 95, 115, 129.1, 131.1, and 144, for
other rotatable racks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, subclass 113 and 119+ for article
dispensing combinations in which the supply sources are
rotatably mounted.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, "Rotatable" subclasses for
cabinets with rotatable components.
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 869 and
882 for antennas with a rotatable support.
Subclass:
164
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Devices in
which the rotation is about a horizontal axis.
Subclass:
165
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is pivotally mounted or
in which the rotatable part is itself mounted for independent
pivotal movement.
Subclass:
166
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is
vertically-adjustable.
Subclass:
167
This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Devices which
are foldable.
Subclass:
168
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
in which the article-supporting element is pivotally
mounted.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 882 for
antennas with a pivoted support.
Subclass:
169
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is the form of an
open-work frame or a planar surface member, with or without a
surrounding frame.
Subclass:
169.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Devices in
which the article-supporting element moves between vertical
and horizontal positions of adjustment about a horizontally
disposed axis.
Subclass:
170
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is pivotally mounted on
a horizontal axis.
Subclass:
171
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Devices in
which the article supports are bars or arms which swing, or
swing and slide into a position closely adjacent the main
support or standard.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
100 for such racks which are wall or window mounted.
Subclass:
172
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices in
which the axis is also mounted to telescope within a part of
the rack.
Subclass:
173
This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Devices in
which there is also means for vertical adjustment.
Subclass:
174
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Devices in
which the article-supporting element is also vertically
adjustable.
Subclass:
175
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
in which the article-supporting element is adjustable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclasses 880+
for antennas with an adjustable support.
Subclass:
180
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
designed with or provided with means to support a screen or
curtain to shield the rack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 3 for canopy or
curtain type cabinets.
Subclass:
181.1
OF WIRE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
constructed substantially of thin metallic rod.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 3 for a canopy or
curtain-type cabinet wherein a canopy or curtain may be
supported by a thin metal rod.
Subclass:
182
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
built up of pipes, tubes, bars, etc., in combination with
their connectors.
Subclass:
183
Elements:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices
comprising elements of special construction used in building
a rack.
Subclass:
184
Adjustable partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Devices
comprising adjustable partition adapted to separate articles
or stacks of articles, usually on a flat surface, as for
instance, a shelf.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
43 for adjustable book support type rack.
Subclass:
186
This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Device wherein
significance is attributed to a construction of a built-up
open framework for supporting a shelf, which construction is
readily assembled or erected to a form that is usable as a
shelf support, or is readily disassembled or collapsed to a
form that is not so usable but occupies less space, any of
the operations being capable of performance without the use
of tools.
(1) Note. The limitation "without the use of tools" applies
to the constructing of a framework that is "assembled" by
connecting together previously separate members or that is
"erected" by positioning members that were previously loosely
connected and tightening the connection between the properly
positioned member, and also applies to the "knockdown" of a
framework that is "disassembled" by disconnecting the members
and separating them or that is "collapsed" by loosening the
connection between the members and moving them together into
a smaller space with the members still loosely connected
together. However, the disclosed use of a common,
multi-purpose tool such as, for example, a wrench,
screwdriver or pair of pliers to tighten or loosen a
nut-and-bolt arrangement would not bar a patent having such
disclosure from this or an indented subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 189+ for a knockdown rack that is not
specifically for a shelf.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surface, subclasses 162+
or 180+ for shelf structure having plural related horizontal
surfaces with separable or folding components; and subclass
157.13 for shelf structure having a horizontal planar surface
with separable components.
Subclass:
187
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Device wherein
the shelf, or a member that supports the shelf, is
repositionable within the framework in an up and down
direction to one of a plurality of usable positions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
190 for a rack wherein an article-supporting member is
vertically adjustable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 106+
for plural, vertically adjustable shelves, and subclasses
147.11+, for vertically adjustable shelf structure.
248, Supports, subclasses 243+ for vertically adjustable
shelf or scaffold bracket structure.
Subclass:
188
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Device provided
with a plurality of shelves, or a plurality of members that
support the shelves, each of which plurality resembles the
other(s), the plurality being arranged one above the
other(s), and each shelf or members above the lowermost being
supported by the shelf or member immediately therebelow.
(1) Note. The units may also be arranged in plural
side-by-side vertical columns, or in staggered array wherein
one unit is only partly over an underlying unit.
(2) Note. The units may be interconnected by separate means
that facilitate the stack arrangement. In the instance of
stacked similar shelves those above the lowermost include
interconnecting means that maintain the shelves apart.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
194 for a rack including stacked similar units.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 91 for
plural shelves including nested or stacked units.
Subclass:
189
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
wherein significance is attributed to a construction of a
built-up open framework for supporting an article, which
construction is readily assembled or erected to a form that
is usable as an article support or is readily disassembled or
collapsed to a form that is not so usable but occupies less
space, any of the operations being capable of performance
without the use of tools.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 186+ for a knockdown shelf rack. Also see the
(1) Note to subclass 186 for a discussion of the phrase
"without the use of tools", and of the terms "assembled",
"erected", "disassembled" and "collapsed".
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
99, Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 449 for a
collapsible, expansible or sectional food-cooking support.
Subclass:
190
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein
an article-supporting member or portion of the framework is
repositionable within the framework in an up-and-down
direction to one of a plurality of usable positions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
187 for a rack wherein a shelf-supporting member is
vertically adjustable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclasses 243+ for vertically adjustable
shelf or scaffold bracket structure.
Subclass:
191
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Device wherein
the framework is constructed of at least two connected sets
of interconnected members each interconnected set including
two vertically-disposed members and a horizontally-disposed
member connected adjacent each of its two ends to one of the
two vertical members, and one interconnected set being
connected to a similar interconnected set spaced therefrom,
whereby the horizontal members of two spaced sets of members
form an article support, and wherein the horizontal members
are repositionable in an up-and-down direction relative to
their vertical members.
(1) Note. In practice, one vertical upright may be a common
support for a plurality of horizontal beams so that a
plurality of interconnected sets may be connected together
using fewer uprights than the number of interconnected sets.
Subclass:
192
This subclass is indented under subclass 191. Devices
provided with element(s) separate and distinct from any of
said members, which element(s) fasten the connected members
one to another in the assembled framework, and which elements
may be unfastened to permit disassembly of the framework.
Subclass:
193
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Device wherein
the article-supporting member is connected to the framework
at only one end of said member and extends from the framework
substantially perpendicular thereto.
Subclass:
194
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device provided
with a plurality of article-supporting members, each of which
members resembles the other(s), the members being arranged
one above the other(s), and each member above the lowermost
being supported on the member therebelow.
(1) Note. The units may also be arranged in plural
side-by-side vertical columns, or in staggered array wherein
one unit is only partly over an underlying unit.
(2) Note. The units may be interconnected by separate means
that facilitate the stack arrangement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
59.4 for stacked articles having distinct separating
structure there between.
188 for shelves including stacked similar units.
Subclass:
195
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein
the framework is erected to usable form by positioning
framework members that were previously loosely connected and
tightening the connection(s) between the members after they
have been properly positioned, or wherein the framework is
collapsed to space saving form by loosening connection(s)
between the framework members and moving them together into a
smaller space with the members still loosely connected
together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
21 38, 85, 104+, 118, 130.1, 147, and 149, for other rack
structure that is foldable or collapsible.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclasses 460+ for a collapsible easel.
343, Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 871, and
subclasses 880+ for antenna structure on a foldable or
collapsible frame or support.
Subclass:
196
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework includes a generally vertically-disposed member
located approximately midway of the outward extremes of the
framework, and further includes article-supporting elements
extending outwardly of said member.
(1) Note. Usually the article-supporting elements extend
generally radially of the central member or lie in generally
radial plane(s) relative to the central member, and the
article-supporting elements approximately resemble a tree.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
205 for a rack having a central support to which
article-supporting elements are secured.
Subclass:
197
This subclass is indented under subclass 196. Device wherein
the article-supporting elements are pivotally connected to a
ring component that surrounds and is slidably movable
relative to the central member to facilitate the erecting and
collapsing of the article-supporting elements.
Subclass:
198
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework includes two or more framework sections, each
of which sections includes article-supporting element(s) and
element-connecting members lying in a common plane surrounded
by an edge or border and each of the sections resembling the
other(s) in appearance and construction, which sections are
connected each to the other(s) by an articulated connection
located at a portion of the border of each section, whereby
the sections meet one another along an axis of articulation
common to all the sections.
(1) Note. The framework taken as a whole resembles a letter
"A" or letter "V" when it is viewed along the pivot axis.
Subclass:
199
This subclass is indented under subclass 198. Device wherein
axis of articulation extends in an upright or generally
vertically-disposed direction.
Subclass:
200
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework includes two or more framework sections, each
of which sections includes article-supporting element(s) and
element-connecting members lying in a common plane surrounded
by an edge or border and each of the sections resembling the
other(s) in appearance and construction, which sections are
connected each to the other(s) by an articulated connection
located within nonadjacent portions of the border of each
section, whereby the sections intersect one another along an
axis of articulation common to all the sections.
(1) Note. The framework taken as a whole resembles a letter
"X" when it is viewed along the pivot axis.
Subclass:
201
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework included two or more framework sections, each
of which sections includes article-supporting elements and
element-connecting members lying in a common plane, which
sections are disposed in parallel relationship one with
another, that is, the planes in which the sections lie are
equidistant one from another at all corresponding points, and
which sections are connected one to another so as permit
movement relative to each other while maintaining their
parallel relationship.
Subclass:
202
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework comprises a series of pairs of crossing
members, each pair of members lying in a plane and being
pivotally connected at approximately the midpoints of each of
the members, each pair being pivotally connected to at least
one adjacent pair of crossing members at approximately the
extremities of adjacent members, and the pairs all lying in a
common plane.
(1) Note. The term "lazy-tong" is illustrated in some
college dictionaries.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
105 for other lazy-tong rack structure.
Subclass:
203
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework includes at least three supporting members, one
portion of each of the members meeting and being articulated
at a connection common to all the members.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclasses 168+ for a folding support having
legs pivoted to a head.
Subclass:
204
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Device wherein
the framework includes at least one elongated, slender,
horizontally-disposed, article-supporting element connected
to an held by one or more vertically-disposed members.
(1) Note. This subclass is for a single upright from which
a cantilevered arm extends, as well as for a pair of uprights
between which a pole is supported.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
193 for a vertically adjustable cantilevered arm.
206 for a horizontal rod between uprights in a nonfoldable
construction.
Subclass:
205
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein
the framework includes a generally vertically-disposed member
located approximately midway of the outward extremes of the
framework, and further includes article-supporting elements
extending outwardly of said member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
196 for a foldable rack having a central support to which
article-supporting elements are secured.
Subclass:
206
This subclass is indented under subclass 189. Device wherein
the framework includes at least one elongated, slender,
horizontally-disposed, article-supporting element connected
to and held by at least two vertically-disposed members
adjacent the opposite ends of said element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 for a foldable rack having a horizontal rod between
uprights.
Subclass:
207
This subclass is indented under subclass 175. Device wherein
the article-supporting element is repositionable within an
element-supporting framework in an up-and-down direction to
one of a plurality of usable positions.
(1) Note. In this subclass an article-supporting element is
positioned manually in one of an infinitely variable (within
the limits of vertical adjustment) positions, and is locked
in place, usually by friction means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclasses 157+ and 161+ for other
vertically adjustable support structure.
Subclass:
208
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device wherein
the element-supporting framework is provided with a
pre-determined number of element-supporting stops, detents or
apertures that cooperate with the article-supporting elements
to position the elements in one of a finite number of
up-and-down positions.
(1) Note. Usually the positioning means includes a slidable
pin receivable into one of a number of vertically spaced
apertures.
Subclass:
209
This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Device wherein
repositioning means includes a mechanical-advantage linkage
or movement-converting system by which the article-supporting
element is raised or lowered.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a device using a
hoist comprising a screw and nut arrangement wherein relative
rotation of the elements produces a relative axial travel of
the elements, and a device using a hoist comprising a cable
trained over a pulley (or a plurality of pulleys).
FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
The definitions for FOR 100-FOR 107 below correspond to the
definitions of the abolished subclasses under Class 211 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
Devices designed to support receptacles.
Subclass: FOR 101
Devices which are designed to be attached or secured to a
definite locus, as a wall, window, stovepipe, column, or
suspended from a support.
Subclass: FOR 102
Devices designed to be mounted in or on or secured to a wall
surface or to a window.
Subclass: FOR 103
Devices of the tray or receptacle type.
Subclass: FOR 104
Devices having means to grip the articles to be supported.
Subclass: FOR 105
Devices in which the article-supporting element is in the
form of a shelf.
Subclass: FOR 106
Devices provided with a trackway or guideway upon which the
article support is guided when moved.
Subclass: FOR 107
Racks which comprise horizontally spaced guides or tracks for
article carrying bars, such as garment hangers, which are
supported at each end by the guides and are movable
therealong.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000