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Class 215
BOTTLES AND JARS
Class Definition:
This class includes receptacles, usually of glass or ceramic
material, of the bottle, jar, or jug type, not special to
some particular art and not separately classified. It
includes features of construction in the receptacle itself,
closures for the receptacle, and attachments of a temporary
character--that is, which are not a permanent fixture on the
receptacle, but may be used repeatedly on different
receptacles.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 310+ for
bottle labels or mere modification of the bottle to receive a
label.
222, Dispensing, for dispensing containers in general.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 31+, for
bottles and jars combined with gas or vapor treatment of
contained material.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
2
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles which are filled from the bottom. These
receptacles usually have closed necks, which are adapted to
be broken to withdraw the contents from the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
47 for bottles having breakable necks for dispensing
contents and not limited to bottom filling.
Subclass:
3
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles having means for positively ejecting the
contents.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Receptacles from
which the contents are forced by gas-pressure. The novelty
usually lies in the valve mechanism by which the contents are
allowed to escape.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
222, Dispensing, subclasses 394+ for dispensers in which
material is discharged by fluids under pressure that directly
contact the material.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Receptacles in
which the closure-valve is spring-actuated.
Subclass:
6
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles which are divided into compartments.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 600+ for compartmented
metallic receptacles.
221, Article Dispensing, subclasses 92+ for article
dispensers not otherwise classified having plural sources,
stacks or compartments.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 129+ for dispensers with
compartments.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 123+
for a receptacle for a coating material supply including an
applicator in a separate compartment.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles which are formed in a manner to particularly
adapt them for nesting or stacking with others of the same
kind.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 499-520 for
container heating or stacking means.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 503+ for stacking device for
containers.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 130+, and 143 for dispensers with
nesting or stacking features.
Subclass:
11.1
NURSING BOTTLES AND NIPPLES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including bottles and/or nipples intended for use in
feeding infants.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
29, Metal Working, subclass 235.5 for an apparatus for
applying nipples to nursing bottles.
248, Supports, subclasses 102+ for nursing bottle holders
or supports.
604, Surgery, subclasses 77+ for a bottle and/or nipple
used for therapeutic purposes wherein significance is
attributed to the configuration, structure, or components for
engaging part of the head of the user for introducing a body
treating material into the oral cavity or esophagus of the
user.
Subclass:
11.2
With temperature responsive indicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter
including a temperature measuring or responsive device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
116, Signals and Indicators, subclass 207 and 218+ for a
temperature responsive indicator which does not give a
quantative output.
374, Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclasses 100+ for a
quantative temperature responsive indicator, per se,
particularly subclass 150 for a nuring bottle combined with a
temperature measuring device wherein significant temperature
measuring details are claimed.
Subclass:
11.3
Collapsible liner or wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter
including a flexible or flaccid liner for the liquid content,
or having a wall or portion thereof which moves inwardly as
the liquid content is withdrawn.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.9 and 495.01+ for a liner for
a receptacle of general utility.
Subclass:
11.4
With valve for liquid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter
including a flow control device in the path of the liquid.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
251, Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclass for a
valve, per se.
Subclass:
11.5
With vent or valve for air:
Subject matter under 11.1 including a flow control device
which affects the entry of air into the bottle in response to
the displacement of the liquid content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
251, Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclass for a
valve, per se.
Subclass:
11.6
With cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 11.1. Subject matter
including a protective or insulating cover for the bottle or
nipple or both.
Subclass:
12.1
MULTILAYER BARRIER STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. A
receptacle wherein at least one of the walls includes
substantially coextensive plural piles, laminas, layers,
strata or panels.
(1) Note. Included here are spaced or contiguous piles,
self-sustaining or nonself-sustaining layers, planar or
nonplanar strata, free or secured laminas as well as solid,
foraminous, particulate, gas, or liquid layers.
(2) Note. Included here as multilayer barrier structure is
a receptacle with an internal or external "lining".
(3) Note. Generally, specific multilayer structure as
defined above combined with a specific receptacle
characteristic is considered classifiable in this and
indented subclasses. However, mere "nominal" inclusion of a
receptacle in such combination is not considered
"specific"and, as such, is considered merely multilayer
barrier structure, per se, for Class 428. See (1) Note of
Class 206.
(4) Note. The stated utility of a receptacle multilayer
barrier, e.g., reinforcement, insulation, partition "shock
protection", etc., will not exclude a patent for such
structure (otherwise meeting the above definition) from this
or indented subclasses.
(5) Note. Multilayer structure limited to a seam or joint
is not provided for here.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 521+ for
multilayer shock protection structure.
217, Wooden, Receptacles, subclass 3 for a wooden container
lining.
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.9, 23.91, 62.11+, 495.01+, and
908.1+ for a residual locus for patents directed to a
container with multilayer barrier structure, and subclass 903
for a cross reference art collection of insulating jackets
for beverage containers.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 566+ for a multilayer bottle,
jar or jug including claimed spout or pouring lip features.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses
89+ for a bottle wrapper and subclasses 117.27+ and 164.2
for a paperboard box having a lining.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, for multilayer material, per se.
Subclass:
12.2
Coating or lamination:
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.1. Subject matter
wherein a wall of the receptacle has been coated (i.e.,
painted, plated, impregnated, sprayed or overspread) or is
laminated (i.e., comprised of firmly united layers of
material).
(1) Note. A heat shrunk structure is a type of lamination.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 903 for a cross reference art
collection of insulating jackets for beverage containers.
Subclass:
13.1
Insulating material between spaced wall panels:
This subclass is indented under subclass 12.1. Subject matter
wherein a wall of a receptacle includes at least two self
sustaining layers separated from one another in face to face
relationship, and a material which inhibits the transfer of
heat is located between the layers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12.1 for a receptacle having spaced wall panels with air or
a vacuum between them.
12.2 for a receptacle having a coating or lamination.
Subclass:
14
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles which have positive means to prevent refilling
when the original contents are once withdrawn.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
7 and 8, for receptacles having means to indicate that the
original contents have been tampered with but which do not
prevent refilling.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 86.1 for filling attachments for
metallic receptacles.
222, Dispensing, subclass 147 for dispensers with refill
preventing means.
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable
receptacles in which the refilling is prevented by a
construction in the form of an air-trap.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable
receptacles having means for positively ejecting the contents
and which cannot be refilled when the contents have been
ejected.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Nonrefillable
receptacles in which the invention lies in a peculiar valve
construction or in a guard to prevent tampering with a
valve.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
251, Valves and Valve Actuation, appropriate subclasses for
valve structures of general utility.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Nonrefillable
receptacles in which the novelty lies particularly in a valve
construction. The valves are adapted to allow outflow of the
contents, but prevent refilling.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Nonrefillable
receptacles having a single spring-actuated valve.
Subclass:
20
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter
which operate either owing to an inherent ability of float or
which are controlled by a separate float member. These
float-actuated valves are usually to prevent filling of the
bottle while in an inverted position.
Subclass:
21
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter
which are actuated by gravity. These valves depend on their
own inherent weight and not on any external weight for their
operation.
Subclass:
22
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter
assisted in operation by a separate weight, which is not
connected to the valve. This weight may serve either to seat
or to unseat the valve.
Subclass:
23
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter
assisted in operation by a weight in the form of a pendant
attached to the valve.
Subclass:
24
This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Subject matter
which are pivoted.
Subclass:
25
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter
in which the novelty lies not in the specific construction of
the valve but in the combination of a plurality of valves.
Subclass:
26
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Nonrefillable
receptacles in which the novelty lies in some form of guard
for the purpose of preventing access to and tampering with
the valve. The valve is usually conventional.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 18+ for guard structure with peculiar valve
construction, and subclass 30 for guards in a separate
receptacle neck.
Subclass:
27
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
formed as an integral part of the container and not as a
separate organization.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
30 for guards in separate necks.
Subclass:
28
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
in the form of a cap, which fits on the bottle-mouth.
Subclass:
29
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
having means by which the guard organization is held in the
bottle-neck to prevent removal.
Subclass:
30
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
in which the valve and guard--is mounted in a neck, which is
not an integral part of the bottle, but is cemented or
otherwise attached thereto.
Subclass:
40
NECK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar including specified features of the narrowed top
portion of the container.
Subclass:
41
Drip-preventing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
wherein the neck includes a structure to catch dribble.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 393+ for a drip-catching attachment for a bottle
or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 695+ for an attachment having
an edge for removing excess material.
Subclass:
42
Reinforcing structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
wherein the neck includes a structure to strengthen it.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 640+ for a receptacle of that
class type having an open end edge which is reinforced by a
separate reinforcing element and subclasses 656+ for a
receptacle wherein the open end edge is integrally
strengthened (i.e., does not include a separate reinforcing
element).
Subclass:
43
Structure to receive a particular closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
wherein the neck includes a structure for receiving a
specified type of closing means.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a structure for
receiving closures such as snap closures and stoppers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 for a receptacle-closure interlocking means constructed
so that rotation of the closure with respect to the bottle,
jug, or jar is less than 360 degrees.
224 for closure-receptacle interlocking portions, at least
one of which is flexibly distorted while traversing the other
portion (e.g., snap-type).
317 for a resiliently distortable cap of general application
(i.e., not including closure removal impeding means).
318 for a snap-on, twist-off cap for a bottle or jar.
subclasses 324+ for a crimped cap for a bottle or jar.
subclasses 355+ for a stopper-type closure for a bottle or
jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
222, Dispensing, subclass 563 for a plug-type closure for a
dispenser.
Subclass:
44
Structure includes threads:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter
wherein the structure includes a helical ridge for reception
of a screw-type closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
214 for a closure which is attached to the bottle, jug, or
jar by means of threads, interrupted threads, or lugs.
217 for a closure in which threadlike means are provided for
permitting simultaneous rotating and reciprocating movement
between the bottle, jug, or jar and the closure; the
threadlike means being either continuous or discontinuous.
276 for a closure secured by a screw-threaded ring.
329 for a cap-type closure secured by threads which have no
means to impede closure removal.
356 for a stopper-type closure secured by threads which have
no means to impede closure removal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 107 for a bung hole
closure with screw-thread or bayonet locking means.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 288+ for a screw closure for a
receptacle of that class type.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 549+ for dispensers with a
screw-type closure, particularly subclass 552 for a dispenser
with a screw plug.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 220
for a paper box having a screw-threaded closure.
Subclass:
45
Structure includes a seal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter
wherein the structure includes a member acting at the
junction of the closure and closure support or container
mouth to oppose the passage of fluid therebetween.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
232 for a closure sealed or bonded to the bottle, jug, or
jar; the sealing or bonding agent having been applied to the
closure or receptacle prior to placing the closure in
position.
233 for a closure which is placed in its closed position and
subsequently sealed to the bottle, jug, or jar by application
of a hardenable liquid or plastic material such as paraffin.
341 for a closure provided with a definite, identifiable
gasket seal or liner, which may or may not be integral with
the closure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 378 for a receptacle closure of
that class type having a gasket or packing.
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, subclasses 628+ for a static contact seal
for other than an internal combustion engine, or a pipe,
conduit, or cable.
Subclass:
46
Means to aid in removing closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
wherein the neck has a specific structure to assist in
removing a closure.
(1) Note. The closure is intended to be removed without
breaking a portion of the receptacle neck.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for a closure which requires insertion or use of a
handheld instrument or tool to facilitate closure removal.
subclasses 250+ for a closure having a portion or a
connecting means which must be broken or smashed to give
access to the receptacle or secondary closure.
subclasses 295+ for a closure with means to facilitate
closure removal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 3.7 for a closure cap or a cork-removing
tool.
220, Receptacles, subclass 604 for a receptacle of that
class type having a one-piece side and end wall.
Subclass:
47
Frangible neck:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
in which the neck is specially configured to be broken in
order to dispense the container contents.
(1) Note. Usually there is no way to open the container
other than to break the neck.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2 for a bottle having a breakable neck and adapted to be
filled from the bottom.
252 for a closure which is broken away from its attaching
means upon rotation of the closure.
258 for a closure which when removed leaves a portion with
the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 45.12 for a
receptacle of that class type including a structure to tear
or break at least a portion of the receptacle so that it may
be subdivided or the content may be removed or exposed and
subclass 532 for a unit dose container with means to tear or
sever a portion to permit removal of the contents.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 132
for a supply cartridge for a hand-manipulable coating
implement with material supply, which cartridge has a
frangible part which is broken for establishing flow to the
tool, and indented subclasses 133+ for such an implement
which includes means for cutting or piercing the frangible
part.
Subclass:
48
Broken by manipulation of closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
in which the closure portion is maneuvered in order to
fracture the neck.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
253 for structure wherein the closure or bottle, jug, or jar
has one or more points of weakness which will fracture upon
application of pressure.
258 for tamper-evident-type closure wherein a portion of the
closure remains with the bottle, jug, or jar when the closure
is removed.
Subclass:
49
Nonreclosable container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
in which the bottle, jug, or jar is configured so that once
it is opened, it cannot be reclosed.
Subclass:
50
Stopper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
having a plug.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
294 for a stopper with a nonintegral clamp means engaging
the interior receptacle surface.
subclasses 296+ for a stopper-type closure having means to
facilitate removal.
Subclass:
51
Multiple stoppers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter
having a plurality of plugs.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 251+ for a closure structure wherein the outer
closure breaks or tears away to expose a second closure.
Subclass:
52
Spring retainer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
having resilient means to secure the stoppers.
Subclass:
53
Seal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Subject matter
including means for sealing the stoppers (e.g., cement or
wax).
Subclass:
54
Stopper fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter
having means for securing a stopper in the container neck so
that it cannot be removed without breaking the neck.
Subclass:
55
Spring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Subject matter
including a resilient catch to secure the stopper.
Subclass:
200
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Closures which are movable or removable and not special to
some classified art.
(1) Note. Patents prior to 1940 have been classified on
disclosure, not necessarily on the claims.
(2) Note. Patents claiming more receptacle detail than
necessary to cooperate with the closure structure will not be
found in this or any indented subclass. The broad recitation
of common elements of a receptacle (bottom, sides, ends etc.)
are not considered receptacle detail and are proper for this
and the indented subclasses.
(3) Note. Where the closure is claimed with no significant
closure structure but merely in terms of the composition or
material of which it is composed, it will be classified in
the appropriate composition or material class, even though
there is no claim to the composition, per se. In this
connection Classes 106, 148, 420, 156, 427. and 520, in the
search note below, should be considered.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closure, appropriate subclasses for
closures of the type there provided for and see the search
notes thereto in section IV for the loci of closures in other
classes.
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic. Note particularly
the class definitions for the type of composition within the
scope of Class 106.
148, Metal Treatment, particularly subclasses 400+ for
materials which are products of processes of treating metals
classifiable in Class 148, or for products distinguished only
by the internal structure or characteristics of the metals,
metallic composition or alloys comprising such structures.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 200+ and see the notes thereto
for receptacle closures in general.
222, Dispensing, appropriate subclass for dispensing
containers or for closures used with such containers where a
dispensing feature, e.g., trap chamber, flow guide, etc., is
specifically recited as part of the closure.
420, Alloys or Metallic Compositions, for articles defined
solely by their metal or alloy composition.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 262 for methods of applying a liner to a closure
cap including a cutting or punching operations.
427, Coating Processes, for processes of coating or
impregnating a base and the resultant product or treating
such a coated product.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material laminate in the form of a web
or sheet, particularly subclasses 544+ for such stock which
is all metal or has adjacent metal components.
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses for synthetic resins or natural rubber and
compositions thereof.
Subclass:
201
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Device provided
with means to (1) call the attention of the user to the
dangerous character of the contents of the receptacle or (2)
otherwise provide obstructive means to negate easy or what
would appear normal removal of the closure.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses are intended to
provide a loci for patents relating to closures designed in
such a manner as to make it difficult, if not impossible, for
uninformed children or mentally deficient persons to remove
the closure. Most, if not all of the patents herein, deal
with closures for receptacles containing potentially
dangerous or toxic material.
(2) Note. "Tamperproof" closures which involve a breaking
or tearing of the closure or a component thereof will be
found in this class (215), subclasses 250+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 7+ for receptacles having means for indicating
that the contents have been tampered with or for indicating
the quantity of material in the receptacle;
206 for closures provided with combination actuated locks.
207 for closure fasteners provided with key actuated locks;
Subclass:
202
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which the closure comprises pointed prong-like members
engageable by the hand to call the attention of the user to
the dangerous character of the receptacle contents.
Subclass:
203
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which the closure is provided with visible means by which
attention is directed to the dangerous aspect of the closure
contents.
(1) Note. The visible means may include readable matter,
distinctive closure shape or any other type of indicia
appealing to the sense of sight.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Car, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, sub- classes 310+ for
bottle carried indicia and see the search notes thereunder
for related art areas.
Subclass:
204
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which there are provided more than one closure for the same
receptacle opening, the closures being sequentially
removable.
Subclass:
205
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices which
(1) form the receptacle base or (2), are located in, at or
about the receptacle base.
(1) Note. The devices in this subclass are usually for the
purpose of subterfuge in that the top portion of the
receptacle may be made to include that which resembles a
normal closure.
Subclass:
206
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which alignable markings are provided on the closure and the
receptacle or on relatively movable closure portions to
facilitate removal of the closure from the receptacle.
Subclass:
207
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices,
including locking means that requires for unlocking the use
of a separate hand held key, such key being unique to the
specific locking means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
215 for a closure which is specifically adapted for use with
a hand held tool, such tool not being unique to the specific
locking or closure means;
302 for "nonchildproof" closure having means to facilitate
closure removal utilizing a hand held tool.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
70, Locks, appropriate subclasses indented under subclass 158
for locks for covers, lids, caps and enclosing shields.
Subclass:
208
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which the closure or the closure and receptacle are provided
with means by which rotative effort in opposite directions is
required for removing the closure from the receptacle.
Subclass:
209
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which the receptacle includes a flexible portion having
closure engaging means integral therewith, flexing of the
flexible portion either (1) disengages the closure engaging
means from the closure to allow for closure removal or (2)
exerts a force on the closure for removing the closure from
the receptacle.
Subclass:
210
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices wherein
the obstruction means comprises a gravity influenced part
movable to alternate positions for either permitting or not
permitting removal of the closure from the receptacle, at
least a partial inversion of the receptacle being required to
move the part into one or the other of its alternate
positions.
Subclass:
211
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which the closure or portion thereof has a sealing
relationship with an inner surface portion of the receptacle
opening about the inner periphery thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 355+ for stopper type closures not so
constructed as to impede closure removal.
Subclass:
212
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices,
provided with means to deform the closure into sealing
relationship with the inner surface of the receptacle neck or
mouth.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses do not include
closures formed solely from a mass of resilient or deformable
material which deforms as the closures are inserted into the
receptacle mouth, e.g., corks.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
280 for separate expanding fasteners which are applied to
the closure;
358 for expanding stoppers of the "nonchildproof" type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 78, 79, 108, and 109 for
expanding type closures and bungs.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 233+ for expansible plugs for
metallic receptacles.
Subclass:
213
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices, in
which there is provided means obstructing ready removal of
the closure which means having at least portions thereof
either repositioned to an alternate portion on the receptacle
or entirely removed therefrom to enable the closure to be
grasped for removal.
Subclass:
214
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices which
are attached to the receptacle by means of threads,
interrupted threads or lugs which require a rotary movement
of the closure for removal thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 329+ for cap type closures secured by threads
and subclasses 356+ for stopper type closures secured by
threads, neither of which are so construed as to impede
closure removal.
Subclass:
215
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices,
wherein the obstruction means comprises insertion or use of a
hand held instrument or tool to facilitate closure removal.
(1) Note. A tool is differentiated from a key in that a key
is unique to the lock to be opened, where as a tool may be
improvised, e.g., knife substituted for a screwdriver.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
207 for closures with key actuated lock; 302, for closures
of the "nonchildproof" type having tool engaging means to
facilitate closure removal.
Subclass:
216
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices, in
which the closure includes a flexible obstruction means,
either integral therewith or attached thereto, for
cooperating with complementary means on the receptacle for
securing the closure on the receptacle, the obstruction means
being movable to allow for closure removal.
Subclass:
217
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in
which threads or thread-like means are provided allowing for
simultaneous rotating and reciprocating movement between the
closure and the receptacle, the thread-like means being
either continuous or discontinuous and may have a length
substantially less than the circumference of the receptacle
neck.
Subclass:
218
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Devices,
wherein a threaded rotatable obstruction surrounds the neck
of the receptacle and is attached to the closure in such a
manner that relative rotation between the closure and the
obstruction must be achieved in a prescribed manner to allow
closure removal.
Subclass:
219
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Devices in
which the closure included an overlying buffer or obstacle
for shielding the closure from direct hand engagement, and
mounted for relative rotary and/or axial movement therewith,
but being either movable to or having a portion thereof
movable to engage the closure in clutching relationship for
simultaneous opening and/or closing movement therewith.
Subclass:
220
This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Devices wherein
the overlying obstacle means or portion thereof is movable in
a direction along the axis of the receptacle mouth to engage
the closure for simultaneous axial movement therewith.
Subclass:
221
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Devices in
which there is provided obstacle means which are movable to
an alternate position to enable the closure to be grasped for
removal from the receptacle.
Subclass:
222
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Devices wherein
the closure and receptacle include interlocking means
constructed to permit rapid removal of the closure, rotation
of the closure to be either secured to or removed from the
receptacle being less than 360 deg..
Subclass:
223
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices wherein
the closure and receptacle portion cooperating therewith
include structure requiring sequential rotary and axial
movement therebetween, such sequential movement allowing
closure removal in a step-by-step manner.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 for similar structure where the direction of rotation or
axial movement of the closure must be reversed at least once
when removing the closure from the receptacle.
Subclass:
224
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Device wherein
the closure and receptacle include mating interlocking
portions, at least one of the portions being flexibly
distorted while traversing the other, the interlocking
portions serving to fixedly maintain the closure in closed
position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
317 for resiliently distortable caps of general application,
i.e., not including closure removal impeding means.
Subclass:
225
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Devices,
wherein a guard or retainer means is provided to normally
shield the closure thereby preventing normal closure removal
action, the guard or retainer means or a part thereof being
movable to an adjusted position whereby the closure may be
removed from the receptacle.
Subclass:
226
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is a substitute or replacement closure
and has attached thereto means, such as a corkscrew or a
crown-cap remover, for removing the closure to be replaced.
Subclass:
227
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Device wherein
a disparate article or material is separable from (1) the
closing means, or (2) a retainer associated with the closing
means.
Subclass:
228
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices wherein
the closure is (1) associated with a disparate article or (2)
when not in use as a closure will function as a disparate
article or is modifiable or rearrangable to function as a
disparate article.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
231 for a closure or means associated therewith, which
purposely depresses or contacts the receptacle contents.
Subclass:
229
This subclass is indented under subclass 228. Devices
combined with a drinking straw.
Subclass:
230
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices in
which the closure includes or is provided with claimed
characteristic marks, colors, signs, etc. comprising visible
means to impart information to a would-be user of the
receptacle contents.
(1) Note. Mere displacement of a member or a part or
adjunct thereof to a position where it may be more readily
seen is not considered to be indicia for classification
here.
Subclass:
231
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure or means associated with the closure (1)
depresses the receptacle contents below a given or desired
level or (2) is specifically designed to contact the
receptacle contents for an expressed purpose.
Subclass:
232
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices wherein
(1) the closure is attached, welded or fused to the
receptacle by the application of thermal, sonic or other
energy form or (2) the closure is secured by adhesive or
other bonding material which was applied to the closure or
receptacle mouth prior to placing the closure in closed
position.
Subclass:
233
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices, which
are placed in their closed position and subsequently sealed
to the receptacle by the application of a hardenable liquid
or plastic material such as paraffin.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
232 for closures sealed or bonded to the receptacle, the
sealing or bonding agent having been applied to the closure
or receptacle prior to placing the closure in closed
position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, subclasses 650+ for a static contact seal
for other than an internal combustion engine, or a pipe,
conduit, or cable having a particular sealing material or
construction.
Subclass:
234
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices, in
which a reservoir of liquid is located at the
closure-receptacle interface to seal the interior of the
receptacle from the ambient atmosphere.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, subclasses 590+ for a seal between fixed
parts or having static contact against relatively movable
parts.
Subclass:
235
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is pivotally attached to the receptacle
about the mouth or opening thereof in such a manner as to
swing to and from a closing position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 810+ for pivoted closures for
metallic receptacles.
Subclass:
236
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices,
wherein the closure pivot is perpendicular to the plane of
the closure.
Subclass:
237
This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices,
wherein the pivoted closure is provided with means to
positively fasten it in its closed position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
273 for separate applied fasteners for nonpivoted closures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 315 for means for fastening
closures to metallic receptacles.
292, Closure Fasteners, for general closure fasteners.
Subclass:
238
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Devices,
utilizing a camming action to fasten the closure in place.
Subclass:
239
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Devices,
wherein the closure is pivoted on a yoke or bail and is
fastened in closed position by a lever action.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
284 for separate applied fasteners of the lever actuated
clamp type.
Subclass:
240
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices,
wherein the novelty lies in the specified structure of the
closure itself.
Subclass:
241
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Devices,
wherein the closure is provided with a peculiar hole or slot
through which the yoke or bail passes.
Subclass:
242
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices,
wherein the closure is clamped in place by means of a lever
which bears directly on the closure.
Subclass:
243
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Devices wherein
the closure is fastened in place by means of a screw type
clamp bearing on the closure or by mating screw threads on
the closure and receptacle.
Subclass:
244
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Devices,
wherein the fastening means is in the form of one or more
springs.
Subclass:
245
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices,
wherein the closure is fastened in place by means of a
resilient catch or hook which cooperates with a mating
indent, detent or like member.
Subclass:
246
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices, in
which a closure, or a fastener or seal associated therewith,
shrinks into its applied position on the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
273 for nonshrinkable, separately applied closure
fasteners.
Subclass:
247
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure includes an elastic or rubber like
portion intended to be penetrated by a hollow needle or like
means through which the contents of the receptacle may be
removed. The elastic or rubber like portion seals itself
about the needle when inserted, and likewise, seals itself
after the needle has been withdrawn.
Subclass:
248
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices,
wherein the closure means includes a vent means provided with
a porous substance to cleanse air entering the receptacle in
response to removal of contents therefrom.
Subclass:
249
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices,
wherein the piercable closure is provided with an overlying
cover or cover portion, the removal of such cover requiring
the breaking of its connection to the remainder of the
closure means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 250+ for frangible closures, per se.
Subclass:
250
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices which
are attached to the receptacle in such a manner that all or a
portion of the closure or its connecting means must be broken
or smashed in order to give access to the receptacle or
secondary closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for pierceable type closures protected by a frangible
cover.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 265+, for metallic receptacles
having frangible closures.
401, Coating Implement With Material Supply, subclass 132
for a supply cartridge for a hand-manipulable coating
implement with material supply, which cartridge has a
frangible closure which is broken for establishing flow to
the tool; and indented subclasses 133+ for a hand implement
which includes means for cutting or piercing the frangible
closure.
Subclass:
251
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Devices,
wherein an outer closure or seal is designed to be totally or
partially destroyed to give access to an inner or secondary
closure.
Subclass:
252
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Devices,
wherein rotation of the closure causes it to fracture from
the means which retained or connected the closure to the
receptacle. The closure itself is not damaged and may be
reused until the contents of the receptacle have been
consumed.
Subclass:
253
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Devices,
wherein the closure or its receptacle attaching means is
provided with one or more points or lines of weakness which
will fracture upon the application of pressure.
Subclass:
254
This subclass is indented under subclass 253. Devices,
wherein the weakened lines or points define a strip which can
be grasped and torn away.
Subclass:
255
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Devices,
wherein the tearstrip has attached thereto by means of a
rivet, weld, etc., an actuator which may be grasped to
initiate the fracture of the weakened areas.
Subclass:
256
This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Devices,
wherein the lines of weakness extend around the circumference
of the neck or mouth of the receptacle.
Subclass:
257
This subclass is indented under subclass 250. Devices, having
a string, wire or the like, which when pulled will rip or
tear the closure and allow it to be removed.
Subclass:
258
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure includes a part normally secured thereto,
but which separates therefrom and remains with the receptacle
in the act of removing the closure.
(1) Note. The separated part remaining with the closure is
usually intended to indicate unauthorized tampering.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 250+ for closures of the same type which are
frangible rather than merely separable.
Subclass:
259
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
provided with a liquid barrier through which gas must pass as
it enters or escapes from the closed receptacle.
Subclass:
260
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is (1) provided with a valve means which
is automatically responsive to a positive pressure within the
receptacle, or (2) the closure itself acts as a valve and
moves responsive to internal pressure.
Subclass:
261
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein gas enters or escapes from a receptacle by flowing
through a member impervious to liquid.
(1) Note. Aged or very dry cork may naturally be permeable
to gas and impermeable to liquid. The mere usage of cork in
a closure, without a clear indication that the cork was used
for this quality, will not permit classification in this
subclass.
Subclass:
262
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is provided with means to manually
release a negative pressure within the receptacle.
(1) Note. The devices in this subclass are usually for the
purpose of assisting in closure removal.
Subclass:
263
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is not removable from the receptacle, and
when moved to its open position may not be moved back to its
closed position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 307+ for movable, resealable closures.
Subclass:
264
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is of the stopper type and is drawn from
its nonclosing position within the interior of the
receptacle, to its closing position within the neck or mouth
of the receptacle.
Subclass:
265
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Devices,
wherein the receptacle opening is provided with at least two
closures, at least one of which is drawn from its nonclosing
position within the interior of the receptacle to its closing
position within the neck or mouth of the receptacle.
Subclass:
266
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Devices,
wherein the closure is in the shape of a sphere or ball and
is usually made of elastic or rubber like material.
Subclass:
267
This subclass is indented under subclass 264. Devices,
wherein the closure is provided with means extending to the
exterior of the receptacle, forming a manipulator to move the
closure to its open and closed positions.
Subclass:
268
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices,
wherein the manipulator is of wire or like material.
Subclass:
269
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure includes means having a closed chamber
with at least one deformable wall, and means to introduce
fluid into or to pressurize fluid within said chamber to
expand and move said wall to effect sealing of the closure to
the container.
Subclass:
270
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is provided with sealing means which is
responsive to a pressure differential existing between the
container interior and the ambient to effect sealing of the
closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
260 for a closure with a pressure responsive valve.
Subclass:
271
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is provided with means allowing it to
expand in response to an increase in internal receptacle
pressure, thus providing an increase in total
receptacle-closure sealer without unseating the closure from
its closed position.
Subclass:
272
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices, having
some positive manually actuated means for contracting the
depending skirt portion of the closure or parts thereof,
about the external wall of the receptacle.
(1) Note. Depending lugs would be considered skirt portions
for the purposes of this subclass.
Subclass:
273
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is held in its closed position by a
separate and distinct fastening means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 237+ for pivoted closures provided with
fastening means.
293 and 294, for closures with attached fastening means.
329 for cap closures with integral screw threads.
346 for a gasket, seal or liner which seal or liner secures
the closure to the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
292, Closure Fasteners, for closure fasteners, per se.
Subclass:
274
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Devices,
wherein the fastener is in the form of a ring which surrounds
the receptacle mouth and closure binding them together. A
ring of this type would not, in and of itself, form a
closure.
(1) Note. An example of a ring type fastener is the screw
threaded ring which holds the closure in place on the
standard "Mason" jar. This note is meant purely as an example
as the inclusion of a screw thread would place the patent in
indented subclass 276.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 319+ for closure fasteners for
metallic receptacles in the form of a ring.
Subclass:
275
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Devices, in
which the ring fastener contracts or is provided with means
to contract it into engagement with the receptacle and
closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for closures with attached contracting fastening means.
Subclass:
276
This subclass is indented under subclass 274. Devices, in
which the ring fastener fits into screw-threaded engagement
with the receptacle.
Subclass:
277
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Devices,
wherein the closure is held in its closed position by a
retainer which completely surrounds, overlies or envelopes
the closure. As defined, a cap must have a depending skirt
or portion thereof.
Subclass:
278
This subclass is indented under subclass 277. Devices,
wherein the cap type retainer is bound or tied to the
receptacle by means of a wire, cord, integral strand like
portion, or the like.
Subclass:
279
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Devices,
wherein the fastener includes means which expand or may be
expanded into contact with the receptacle or closure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 320 for expanding-ring
closure-fasteners.
Subclass:
280
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Devices,
wherein the fastening means exerts a positive force on the
closure or a part thereof causing the closure to remain in a
closed position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 315+ for closure fasteners for
metallic receptacles.
Subclass:
281
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
wherein the fastening means exerts a clamping action by
reason of a sliding engagement with one or more inclined
surfaces or interrupted threads. The sliding action is
caused by a rotation of the closure or the fastener about a
vertical axis.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 and 286, for bail type fasteners which clamp by means of
sliding contact with an inclined surface.
Subclass:
282
This subclass is indented under subclass 281. Devices,
wherein the fastening means comprises a spring type clamp
acting in cooperation with inclines or interrupted threads.
Subclass:
283
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
wherein the clamp fastening means is actuated by means of a
rotatable screw or nut type device.
Subclass:
284
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
wherein the clamp type fastening means is actuated by means
of a lever.
Subclass:
285
This subclass is indented under subclass 284. Devices,
wherein a lever actuates a generally "U" shaped element, the
legs of which are either directly or indirectly pivotally
connected to the receptacle on opposite sides of the passage
to be closed, and the cross member of which bears directly or
indirectly against the closure to clamp it in the closed
position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
286 for nonlever actuated bails.
Subclass:
286
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
wherein the clamping member is a "U" shaped element, the legs
of which are either directly or indirectly pivotally
connected to the container on opposite sides of the passage
to be sealed and the cross-member of which directly or
indirectly bears against the closure to hold it in the
sealing position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
285 for lever actuated bails.
Subclass:
287
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
wherein the clamping action is obtained by means of a
resilient spring member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
293 for spring type fasteners which are attached to the
closure.
Subclass:
288
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Devices,
wherein at least a portion of said spring member includes a
plurality of consecutively disposed windings.
Subclass:
289
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Devices,
wherein said spring member is a wire, bar, or other elongate
single-piece body having one end thereof permanently hinged
to the receptacle, or to a separate stationary support on the
receptacle, for rotation about a horizontal axis, and
releasably engageable with (1) the closure alone, or (2) the
closure and the receptacle, or (3) the closure and a separate
retainer on the receptacle.
Subclass:
290
This subclass is indented under subclass 287. Devices,
wherein said spring member is a wire, bar, or other elongated
single-piece body forming (1) a cross-member extended
completely across, and engaged, directly or indirectly with
at least one point on the upper surface of a closure, and (2)
end portions turned downward from said cross-member and
releasably gripping the exterior side surface of the
receptacle at points substantially diametrically apposed
thereon, whereby said cross-member is biased downward against
said closure upper surface.
(1) Note. Included here is a clip the cross-member of which
(1) carries a separate member that contacts a closure, or (2)
contacts a separate member seated on a closure, e.g., a
wedge.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
286 for a bail type clamping fastener the cross-member of
which carries a spring engageable with a closure to
resiliently bias it against a receptacle.
Subclass:
291
This subclass is indented under subclass 280. Devices,
consisting of flexible members such as string, wire, paper,
etc., which wrap around, extend through or otherwise secure
the closure to the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 14+ for receptacles modified in such a manner as
to provide a wire or flexible tie which renders the
receptacle substantially nonrefillable.
278 for such devices combined with cap type fasteners.
Subclass:
292
This subclass is indented under subclass 273. Devices,
wherein the closure is retained by a disk superposed thereon,
both closure and disk being positioned within the neck or
mouth of the receptacle and the disk exerting a radical force
on the closure, against the internal wall of the receptacle.
Subclass:
293
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein a spring type fastener is permanently attached to the
closure, or is designed in such a manner as not to be
intentionally removed during normal use, and engages the
exterior walls of the receptacle about the neck or mouth
thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 287+ for spring type fasteners which are
separately applied to and removable from the closure during
normal use.
Subclass:
294
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure is of the stopper type and has attached
thereto a clamping type fastener which engages the inner
walls of the receptacle usually in the area about the neck or
mouth thereof. The fastening means usually expands or is
caused to expand to provide the clamping action.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
279 for separate expanding fasteners applied to the
closure;
358 for stopper type closures which expand.
Subclass:
295
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure was specifically designed or is provided
with specific means, the sole purpose of which is to
facilitate or assist in the removal or opening thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
250 for closures designed to be broken or smashed but having
no means for breaking the closure.
296 for opening devices for stopper-type closures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 3.7 for closure cap and/or cork removing
tools.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 260+ for opening devices for
closures for metallic receptacles.
Subclass:
296
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Devices,
wherein the opening means is designed to assist in removing a
closure which has no external depending flange, skirt or
portion thereof, and which depends into the mouth or neck of
the receptacle and engages the internal walls thereof.
Subclass:
297
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices,
including a separate member having at least one spike thereon
that is thrust into or through the closure when the closure
is to be removed, the member then being moved away from the
mouth of the receptacle to withdraw the impaled closure from
the latter.
Subclass:
298
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices,
wherein the stopper type closure is in the form of a disk and
is modified to provide a hand or finger pull tab.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for hand or finger tabs on cap or crown type closures.
Subclass:
299
This subclass is indented under subclass 296. Devices,
wherein (1) the closure is formed with a cavity such as an
aperture or a groove, and (2) a portion of a wire, cord, or
other means facilitating removal of the closure is
permanently positioned in said cavity and serves as a
pre-assembled part of the receptacle-closure package supplied
to a consumer.
(1) Note. Included here is a closure under the class
definition having a closure removing member, or part
associated therewith, either thrust into the closure or
inserted into a preformed cavity therein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
296 for a stopper having a wire cord or other member pressed
into its side surface as the stopper is pushed into the mouth
of a receptacle with the aforesaid element lying between the
receptacle and the stopper.
Subclass:
300
This subclass is indented under subclass 299. Devices,
wherein said cavity is formed in the wall of the closure
which faces the inner surface of the mouth of the
receptacle.
Subclass:
301
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Devices,
wherein the closure has a receptacle gripping means, and such
means is disengaged from the receptacle when the closure
receives a downwardly applied force. Usually the applied
force causes a depending flange or skirt to flare outwardly.
Subclass:
302
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Devices,
wherein the closure or receptacle is modified in such a
manner as to accept a tool for the purpose of closure
removal.
Subclass:
303
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Devices,
wherein the opening means is separate and distinct from the
closure and may or may not be physically attached thereto.
(1) Note. Included here is a closure with a nonintegral tab
or projection that can be pulled to remove the closure from
the receptacle.
Subclass:
304
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Devices,
wherein the opening means is in the form of a lever.
Subclass:
305
This subclass is indented under subclass 295. Devices,
wherein the closure is modified to provide hand or finger
engaging projection or to facilitate closure removal.
Subclass:
306
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices, having
means to loosely attach the closure to the receptacle when
the closure is in open position to prevent the loss or
accidental mislaying of such closure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 375 for metallic closures having
a single strand type retainer.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 538+, 543 and 544+ for dispensers
with retaining means for discharge guides, removable outlet
elements and closures respectively, and see the notes
thereto.
Subclass:
307
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure (1) has a aperture extending
therethrough, (2) a portion of the closure is spaced from the
receptacle wall when in closed position, or (3) is
nonremovable, but movable to an open or partially open
position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 366.1 and 367.1+ for vented
closures for metallic receptacles.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 478+ for dispenser with plural
openings or discharge guides.
Subclass:
308
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Devices,
wherein the passage includes a filtering means.
Subclass:
309
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Devices,
provided with a separate passage to admit fluid into the
receptacle as the contents are removed.
Subclass:
310
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Devices,
wherein the closure is of the disk type which has a small,
openable aperture therein which usually serves as a pouring
opening or aperture through which a drinking straw is
received.
Subclass:
311
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Devices,
wherein the aperture or passage is provided with a flow
regulating or retarding valve.
Subclass:
312
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices,
wherein the valve is a ball type valve.
Subclass:
313
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices,
wherein the valve or an element thereof is rotated to an open
and closed position.
Subclass:
314
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices, in
which the valve is operated by a screw type actuator.
Subclass:
315
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices, in
which the valve is operated by a spring type actuator.
Subclass:
316
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure rests on top of the receptacle and has a
depending skirt or flange or portion thereof, which envelopes
the mouth of the receptacle and embraces the external walls
thereof.
(1) Note. A cap type closure combined with stopper
structure (structure which depends into the mouth or neck of
the receptacle and engages the internal walls thereof) is
classified in this (316) subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 355+ for stopper structure, per se.
Subclass:
317
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices, which
are (1) made of an elastic, flexible or semi-flexible
material or (2) are constructed in such a manner that
flexibility is inherent in order that the closure will "snap"
into a closed position or otherwise frictionally engage the
external portion of the receptacle mouth.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for cap closures having positive means, usually hand
manipulable, to contract the depending skirt portion about
the receptacle neck.
293 for closures having attached thereto spring type
fastening means.
322 for closures that slide in a plane transverse to the
receptacle axis in the opening and closing movement.
Subclass:
318
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Devices,
wherein the closure is pushed over the mouth of the
receptacle and elastically conforms to thread like members on
the receptacle and requires a twisting or turning movement
for removal thereof.
Subclass:
319
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Devices,
wherein the closure is designed in such a manner that it will
fit more than one size of receptacle.
Subclass:
320
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Devices,
wherein a portion of the closure depends into the mouth or
neck of the receptacle and engages the interior surface
thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
321 for closures wherein the closure and receptacle have
preformed, coating configurations.
Subclass:
321
This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Devices,
wherein the closure and receptacle have preformed or shaped
areas, such as indents and detents, which coact with each
other to hold the closure in closed position.
Subclass:
322
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
wherein the closure or receptacle is provided with structure
which requires the closure to slide into the closed or open
position in a direction which is transverse to the axis of
the receptacle mouth or opening.
Subclass:
323
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
including (1) a strip formed into a cylinder by bringing
opposite ends thereof adjacent each other, and (2) a disc
closing one end of said cylinder.
Subclass:
324
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
wherein the depending flange or skirt portion is crimped or
pleated about the receptacle neck to hold it in place. Such
crimping is usually done in-situ.
Subclass:
325
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices,
wherein the closure structure includes stopper type structure
which extends into and engages the internal receptacle
walls.
Subclass:
326
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices, which
are made of thin flexible material such as paper, cardboard
or thin metal foil.
Subclass:
327
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices,
wherein a resilient seal member is deformed or compressed by
the crimped portion of the cap against the exterior wall of
the receptacle, thus holding the cap on the receptacle.
Subclass:
328
This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices,
wherein at least a part of depending portion of the cap skirt
is deformed (crimped) into circumferentially alternating,
vertically disposed ridges and crests, the crimping action
forcing the ridges into contact with the external walls of
the receptacle neck.
Subclass:
329
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
wherein (1) the closure and the receptacle are respectively
provided with keepers, and (2) relative rotation between said
keeper secures the closure in, or releases it from, a closing
position on the receptacle.
(1) Note. The keepers may be in the form of indents,
detents, slots, grooves, bends or any other form which
produces threads, lugs or bayonet joint.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 288+ for screw closures for a
metallic receptacle.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 549+ for dispensers with screw
type closures.
Subclass:
330
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices, having
means preventing unintentional rotation of the closure in the
direction which releases the closure from the receptacle.
Subclass:
331
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
including a member that juts from a wall of the closure or
the receptacle and engages a keeper to stop its rotation when
the closure has reached a predetermined applied position on
the receptacle.
Subclass:
332
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein one keeper projects from the closure or receptacle
wall, and the other keeper is a slot having substantially
vertical and horizontal portions that successively receive
the projecting keeper as the closure and receptacle are being
interlocked.
Subclass:
333
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein (1) the lower portion of the closure skirt is turned
upward around its entire perimeter to form a narrow
reinforcing rim thereon, and (2) rim is displaced inwardly,
flattened, or otherwise deformed to form a keeper engageable
with a keeper on the receptacle.
Subclass:
334
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein (1) the keeper on the closure is a separate member,
or (2) the closure skirt includes a first wall formed with a
keeper, and a second wall disposed outside the first wall and
not formed with a keeper.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include a double-wall cap
having a smooth exterior surface if the inner cap wall is a
liner which conformably abuts a keeper-forming corrugation by
keeper indentation on the inner surface of the outer cap
wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
337 for a cap in which abutting inner and outer walls are
corrugated or indented as a unit in forming a keeper.
Subclass:
335
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein the keeper is on the receptacle and is nonintegral or
has been separately applied thereto.
Subclass:
336
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein (1) at least one slit extends through a sheet forming
the closure skirt, said slit being spaced from the edge of
said sheet, and (2) a portion of said sheet is deflected
inward to separate the opposed edges of said slit and form a
projection engageable with a keeper on the receptacle.
Subclass:
337
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein a sheet forming the closure skirt is bent to form (1)
a keeper-forming indent extending circumferentially of, and
inclined relative to, the axis of revolution of the skirt, or
(2) keeper-forming indents spaced circumferentially of said
skirt.
(1) Note. The keeper forming indent may be concave toward
either the interior or exterior of the cap skirt.
Subclass:
338
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein a superficial of the closure skirt wall is cut away
to form a keeper strip attached at one end to said wall and
projecting inwardly therefrom.
Subclass:
339
This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices,
wherein the lower edge of the closure skirt is curled upward
and inward at points spaced apart circumferentially thereof,
forming projections engageable with keepers on the
receptacle.
Subclass:
340
Devices under 329, wherein a projection extends
substantially, horizontally inward from the lower edge of the
closure skirt to form a keeper.
Subclass:
341
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Device, wherein
the closure is provided with a definite, indentificable
gasket, seal or liner, which may or may not be integral with
the closure.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses are intended to
provide a loci for patents in which the inventive concept
lies in the structure of the gasket, seal or liner, or in the
manner in which the gasket seal or liner cooperates with the
closure, receptacle or there-between. The mere claiming of a
gasket seal or liner would not, in and of itself, be
sufficient to place a patent in this or the indented
subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 378 for packing for metallic
receptacle closures.
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, subclasses 628+ for a static contact seal
for other than an internal combustion engine, or a pipe,
conduit or cable.
Subclass:
342
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Device, wherein
the seal means is held in sealing position by a resilient,
deformable means compressed between the closure and the seal.
The closure itself may be so structured as to function as
the spring.
Subclass:
343
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Device, wherein
the closure, gasket or seal has an annular depending portion
which fits into sealing engagement at or about the top of the
receptacle opening.
Subclass:
344
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Device, wherein
the annular sealing depending part comprises an inseparable
component of the closure.
Subclass:
345
This subclass is indented under subclass 343. Devices,
wherein said annular portion depends from a substantially
horizontal portion of a seal ring.
Subclass:
346
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices,
wherein the closure and/or receptacle is provided with a rib,
groove or like means against which the seal coacts to
simultaneously seal and positively secure the closure of the
receptacle.
(1) Note. The seal means may or may not be deformable.
Subclass:
347
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices, in
which the gasket, seal or liner comprises a unitary layered
structure wherein at least one of the layers or sheets is
made of a material or has properties differing from other
layers or sheets of the seal.
Subclass:
348
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices,
wherein the seal means comprises an elastic material having
voids or cells uniformly distributed therein.
Subclass:
349
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices,
wherein the seal means is an imperforate member extending
across the mouth of the receptacle and having a substantially
circular perimeter and no depending skirt.
Subclass:
350
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Devices,
wherein the closure includes means, integral with or attached
thereto, to hold the disk type seal in a fixed position
therewith.
Subclass:
351
This subclass is indented under subclass 349. Devices,
wherein the closure is deformed to provide an annular
depending ring shaped portion which engages the disk and
holds it against the mouth of the receptacle.
Subclass:
352
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices,
wherein the seal means is a separate annular member and may
or may not be mounted on the closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
345 for an annular ring type seal having an annular rib
depending therefrom.
Subclass:
353
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
wherein the depending portion of the cap has a larger
diametral dimension at its rim than at its connection to the
top of the cap.
Subclass:
354
This subclass is indented under subclass 316. Devices,
wherein the closure structure includes stopper type structure
which extends into and engages the internal receptacle
walls.
Subclass:
355
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Devices,
wherein the closure extends into and is encircled by the
receptacle mouth and engages the interior walls of the
receptacle.
(1) Note. See the appropriate class for stoppers peculiar
to a classified art.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 295 for
plugs for sink strainers.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 801+ for slip type closures
for metallic receptacles.
222, Dispensing, subclass 563 for plug closures for
dispensers.
Subclass:
356
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Devices,
wherein the closure is concurrently or successively directed
in rotary and reciprocatory movement about continuous or
discontinuous screw threads or thread like means in an ever
tightening or loosening action.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
329 for like devices for cap type closures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 107 for bung-hole closures
with screw-thread or bayonet locking means.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 288+ for screw-type closures
for metallic receptacles.
222, Dispensing, subclass 552, for dispensers with screw
plugs.
Subclass:
357
This subclass is indented under subclass 356. Devices,
wherein the screw threads are interrupted or do not extend
continuously around the receptacle.
Subclass:
358
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Devices,
wherein the stopper is expanded into scaling engagement with
the mouth of the receptacle to be sealed.
(1) Note. This and the indented subclasses do not include
stoppers formed solely from a mass of resilient or deformable
material which deforms as the stoppers are inserted into the
receptacle mouth, e.g., corks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 78, 79, 108, and 109, for
expanding type closures and bungs.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 233+, for expansible pluts for
metallic receptacles.
Subclass:
359
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Devices,
provided with means having a specially configured surface or
a pivoted actuating bar to effect expansion of the stopper.
Subclass:
360
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Devices,
wherein threaded means are employed to effect expansion of
the stopper.
Subclass:
361
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Devices,
wherein a rod-like member coacts with the stopper to effect
expansion and contraction of the stopper.
Subclass:
362
This subclass is indented under subclass 358. Devices,
wherein the stopper is composed of material which is expanded
beyond its elastic limit into permanent sealing relationship
with the receptacle.
Subclass:
363
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Devices,
wherein the stopper type closure is in the form of a disk.
(1) Note. This subclass is intended to include all simple
disk type stopper closures whether they are flat or slightly
convex or concave.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
227 for disk closures with hand engageable tab opening
means.
292 for disk type fasteners for stopper type closures.
310 for disk closures with a small, openable aperture
therein.
Subclass:
364
This subclass is indented under subclass 355. Devices, which
are composed of a plurality of specified parts or materials.
Subclass:
365
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacles having means to indicate: (1) an amount of
content, either within the receptacle or being withdrawn, (2)
the nature of the content, usually that of being dangerous to
human consumption, or (3) that the content has been altered
in some way.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
47 and 250, for frangible necks and closures respectively.
subclasses 201+ for "childproof" closures.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 310+ for
bottle labels or mere modification of the bottle to receive a
label.
73, Measuring and Testing, subclasses 427+ for measuring
receptacles having means for indicating quantity of material
therein.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 23+ for dispensing receptacles
with indicators.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 194
for a coating implement with material supply having signal or
indicator means perceptible for determining the amount,
condition or rate of flow of the material.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclass 10.1 for a combination of a Class 424 composition
with an identification or warning feature.
Subclass:
366
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Receptacles
wherein the structure to indicate is located interior of the
receptacle.
Subclass:
367
This subclass is indented under subclass 365. Receptacles
wherein the indicating means is designed to warn the
potential user as to the harmful or poisonous nature of the
contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
116, Signals and Indicators, subclass 72 for
poison-containers which make a noise or produce an alarm when
moved.
Subclass:
370
END WALL STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar wherein a structure forming the end or bottom
wall of the container is claimed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 600+ for an end wall structure
of a receptacle of that class type.
Subclass:
371
One-piece side and end wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
wherein the side and end wall are of one-piece construction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 604 for a receptacle of that
class type having a similar structure.
Subclass:
372
Support structure permanently affixed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Subject matter
including a structure attached to or part of the side or end
wall, which structure is not removable, and which supports
the bottle, jug, or jar against the pull of gravity when
resting on a surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for a similar support structure for a bottle, jug, or
jar which does not have a one-piece side and end wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 605 for a receptacle under the
class definition having a similar structure.
Subclass:
373
One-piece with the container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 372. Subject matter
wherein the support is formed one-piece with the end wall or
side wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 606 for a receptacle of that
class type having a similar structure.
Subclass:
374
Footed support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 373. Subject matter
wherein the support structure includes at least one foot
(i.e., a protrusion) extending from the bottom wall.
(1) Note. A foot is considered to encompass a portion
extending beyond the bottle, jug, or jar bottom which
supports the container against the pull of gravity when
resting on a supporting surface. This can be a goblet-type
container which includes a base portion and an elongated stem
connecting the container and base portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
376 for a similar support structure which does not have a
one-piece side and end wall.
Subclass:
375
Plurality of feet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 374. Subject matter
wherein the bottle, jug, or jar is supported by more than one
foot.
Subclass:
376
Support structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
including a structure attached to or part of the side wall or
end wall, which structure supports the bottle, jug, or jar
against the pull of gravity when resting on a surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
372 for a similar support structure for a bottle, jug, or
jar which has a one-piece side and end wall.
394 for a support structure which holds as well as supports
the bottle, jug, or jar.
399 for means attached to a bottle, jug, or jar for
fastening it to a wall or similar support member.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 628 for a receptacle of that
class type having a similar structure.
248, Supports, subclasses 682+ for an article carried
support in general.
Subclass:
377
Footed support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 376. Subclass matter
wherein the structure includes at least one foot or
protrusion.
(1) Note. A foot is considered to encompass a portion
extending beyond the bottle, jug, or jar bottom which
supports the container against the pull of gravity when
resting on a supporting surface. This can be a goblet-type
container which includes a base portion and an elongated stem
connecting the container and base portion.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
374 for a similar support structure for a bottle, jug, or
jar which has a one-piece side and bottom wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 426 for a
package or receptacle for a goblet-type drinking container.
Subclass:
378
Apertured end wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 370. Subject matter
having an opening, other than for dispensing, in the end wall
(e.g., an opening for venting).
Subclass:
379
SIDEWALL STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar including a structure which constitutes the main
or side walls of the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12.1 for a bottle, jug, or jar having spaced wall panels
with air or a vacuum there between.
12.2 for a bottle, jug, or jar having coated or laminated
walls.
13.1 for a bottle, jug, or jar having spaced wall panels
with an insulating material between them.
364 for an end wall structure in a closure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 660 for a sidewall structure in a
receptacle of that class type.
Subclass:
380
Having an inlet or outlet opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the sidewall has an opening intended to receive or
permit removal of the container contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coating Means, various subclasses, particularly subclasses
297+ for a container having a funnel.
220, Receptacles, subclass 661 for a receptacle of that
class type having an inlet or outlet opening.
222, Dispensing, various subclasses, particularly subclasses
566+ for a nozzle, spout, or pouring device.
Subclass:
381
Pressure-responsive structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the sidewall is designed to move outwardly in
response to pressure within the bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
900 for a cross-reference art collection of containers
having a collapsible wall structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 666 for a receptacle of that
class type having a collapsible wall feature and
cross-reference art collection 907 for beverage cans having a
collapsible wall structure.
Subclass:
382
Contoured sidewall (e.g., curved, corrugated, ribbed,
variable thickness, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the sidewall has a nonplanar configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 669 for a receptacle of that
class type wherein the sidewall has a similar nonplanar
configuration.
Subclass:
383
Recess in sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 382. Subject matter
wherein the sidewall structure includes a depression.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 for a bottle, jug, or jar having a recess for stacking.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 310 for a
modification of a bottle to receive a label.
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.2 for horizontally attached
receptacle sets having attachment recesses.
Subclass:
384
Specified gripping structure:
Subject matter under 383 wherein the sidewall has a one
recessed portion intended to be used to grasp the bottle,
jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
222, Dispensing, subclass 465.1 for a dispensing container
with a handle or handgrip.
Subclass:
385
Apertured sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 379. Subject matter
wherein the sidewall has an opening which is not an access
opening for the bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 676 for a receptacle of that
class type wherein the sidewall has an opening which is not
an access opening.
Subclass:
386
ATTACHMENT OR ADJUNCT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Miscellaneous attachment for a bottle, jug, or jar under the
... in the form of an additional or supplemental device to
be secured to or in combination with the container.
(1) Note. An attachmentlike structure which is unitary or
one-piece with a bottle, jug, or jar for which there is no
other classification will be classified here.
Subclass:
387
Drinking device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
wherein the attachment includes a structure to aid in the
consumption of the liquid contents of the container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 703+ for attachments of that
class type having structure intended to aid in the
consumption of liquid contents.
Subclass:
388
With straw or drinking tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 387. Subject matter
combined with a tubular element which is intended to be used
to suck liquid from the bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for a closure combined with a straw or drinking tube.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 705+ for an attachment of that
class type including a tubular element which is intended to
be used to suck liquid from the receptacle.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass
103.1 for a paper receptacle having a drinking straw or
tube.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclass 33
for a portable drinking tube or straw.
Subclass:
389
Integral or nonseparable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 388. Subject matter
wherein a portion of the straw or drinking tube is either
integral with, or not removable from, the container or its
closure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 709 and 710 for a receptacle of
that class type having a straw or drinking tube which may
form part of a closure or container.
Subclass:
390
Tool or implement holder or attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
wherein the attachment has structure for supporting a tool or
implement intended to be used to manipulate a bottle, jug, or
jar or its contents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
Dig. 5, for a spoon associated with a bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 69.2 for a pen-rack
attachment to an ink bottle.
220, Receptacles, subclass 697 for a holder for a tool or
brush having a scraper element and subclasses 735+ for a
holder for a tool or implement.
Subclass:
391
For withdrawing contents from the container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 390. Subject matter
wherein the implement or tool is configured and intended to
be used to withdraw contents from the bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 3+ for a bottle, jug, or jar having means for
positively ejecting the contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 574.1 for a table dish with an
attached device which aids in removing food from the dish.
Subclass:
392
Drip-catching attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
including a structure to absorb or collect moisture of
condensation or drip accumulation on the exterior of a
bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12.1 for a protective jacket on a bottle and subclass 41 for
a drip-catching feature as part of the neck structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclasses 695+ for attachments having an
edge intended to remove surplus material from a tool or
implement when scraped across the edge and Dig. 5 for a
collection of antidrip structures.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 108+ for a drip-catching
structure on a dispenser and the search references under
section 7 of that class definition for other drip and waste
catchers.
Subclass:
393
Container base support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 392. Subject matter
wherein the drip-catching structure supports the bottle, jug,
or jar when resting on a surface.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 372+ for a bottle, jug, or jar, with a one-piece
side and end wall, having support structure.
subclasses 376+ for a bottle, jug, or jar, without a
one-piece side and end wall, having support structure.
subclasses 399+ for means attached to a bottle, jug, or jar
for securing it to a wall or similar support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 502 for a cup
and saucer.
248, Supports, subclass 346.11 or a coaster, per se, not
attached to a container.
Subclass:
394
Absorbent layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 393. Subject matter
wherein the support includes a layer which has
moisture-absorbing properties.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 346.11 for a coaster which may have
moisture-absorbing properties.
Subclass:
395
Container support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 386. Subject matter
including a structure intended to receive and support a
bottle, jug, or jar when resting on a surface or when
lifted.
(1) Note. These holders usually remain with the container
(i.e., bottle, jug, or jar) during use, are removed after
use, and then are reused with another container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
81, Tools, subclass 3.07 and 3.49 for a jar holder.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 737+ for a structure intended
to receive and support a receptacle of that class type and
subclass 756 for a handle having a secondary function other
than hand manipulation (e.g., as a support).
222, Dispensing, various subclasses for a holder combined
with dispensing means.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 1.5
for a holder for a disposable cup.
248, Supports, subclasses 682+ for an article carrier.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 27.1
for hand-type receptacle grasping lifters not claiming any
particular receptacle structure.
Subclass:
396
Handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter
including a structure intended to facilitate manual lifting
or carrying of a bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
384 for a bottle, jug, or jar having a recess in the side
wall which is used for grasping.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 110.1 for a handle, per
se.
220, Receptacles, subclasses 752+ for a receptacle of that
class type having a handle.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 210+, 323+, 441, and 465.1+ for a
dispensing container having a handle or handgrip.
Subclass:
397
Bail-type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Subject matter
including a member having the general shape of an inverted U
with opposite ends configured to be attached to a bottle,
jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 322 for a bail handle which acts
as a closure-securing means, subclass 814+ for a closure
mounted for compound movement about a container bail,
subclass 760 for a bail handle removably attached to a
container, subclass 768 for a handle on a receptacle top
wall, subclass 769 for a handle or handle-attaching means
attached to the top edge (e.g., rim) of a receptacle
sidewall, and subclasses 773+ for a nonremovable bail
handle.
Subclass:
398
Permanent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 396. Subject matter
wherein the handle is not intended to be removed from the
bottle, jug, or jar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
385 for a bottle, jug, or jar having an aperture in the
sidewall for gripping.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 771 for receptacle of that class
type having a handle which is of one-piece construction with
the receptacle.
Subclass:
399
Hanger:
This subclass is indented under subclass 395. Subject matter
which includes structure which permits a bottle, jug, or jar
to be suspended from a wall or support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
47, Plant Husbandry, subclass 67 for a hanging support for a
plant receptacle.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, cross-reference art
collection 806 for suspending means.
220, Receptacles, subclass 751 for a device for hanging a
receptacle of that class type from a support.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, for a box
having a lifting or suspending element.
248, Supports, subclass 317 for a suspended support intended
for use with a receptacle or bowl.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, appropriate
subclasses for a device for hoisting a receptacle.
Subclass:
400
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Container of the bottle, jar, or jug type, usually made of
plastic, glass, or ceramic material, which is not
classifiable in any of the preceding subclasses.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
COLLAPSIBLE WALL STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar in which the wall structure includes means (e.g.,
fold lines, corrugations, etc.) which permit the container to
assume a configuration of reduced dimension or to be
compressed into compact form, when empty.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11.3 for a nursing bottle having a collapsible wall
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 218 for a
drinking vessel which is reduced in size when not in use and
subclass 277 for a squeeze tube for dispensing contents.
220, Receptacles, subclass 666 for a receptacle of that
class type having a collapsible wall structure.
222, Dispensing, subclasses 92+ for a collapsible wall-type
container for dispensing.
Subclass:
901
TAMPER-RESISTANT STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar having structure to inhibit or minimize
unauthorized use of the container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 14+ for a bottle, jug, or jar having positive
means to prevent refilling after the original contents have
been withdrawn.
49 for a frangible neck bottle, jug, or jar which is not
reclosable.
subclasses 250+ for a closure for a bottle or jar having a
frangible member or portion.
258 for a closure for a bottle or jar wherein a portion of a
closure remains with the bottle, jug, or jar upon removal of
the closure.
263 for a closure for a bottle, jug, or jar that is
nonresealable and nonremovable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, cross-reference art
collection 807 for receptacles of that class type having a
structure to inhibit or minimize unauthorized removal of the
receptacle contents.
220, Receptacles, subclass 214 for a receptacle closure
having sealing means for indicating unauthorized closure
movement and Dig. 34 for a collection of antitamper
pharmaceutical capsules.
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 102
for a box with tamper-indicating means.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 5 for a bag with
tamper-indicating means.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles,
cross-reference art collection 916 for fraud- or
tamper-detecting means.
Subclass:
902
VENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bottle,
jug, or jar including a structure which provides a venting
passageway from the interior to the exterior of the
container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11.5 for a nursing bottle having a valve or vent for gas.
subclasses 307+ for a bottle, jug, or jar closure having a
vent.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000