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Class 229
ENVELOPES, WRAPPERS, AND PAPERBOARD BOXES
Class Definition:
This class provides for certain special types of receptacles
called Paperboard Boxes, File Folders, and Envelopes, and
further provides for certain special types of articles called
Postal Cards and Packets, and Wrappers for a mercantile
unit.
(A) This is the class for envelope being defined as a
substantially flat receptacle having two walls joined at
their edges to form a pocket-like enclosure made of paper or
paper substitute material, which is disclosed for enclosing a
sheet-like article (e.g., document) while it is being
transported (e.g., mailed).
(1) Note. An envelope is usually made of paper or
paper-like material such as a flexible sheet of cellulosic or
resinous material (e.g., plastic film).
(B) This is the class for file folders, a file folder being
defined as a substantially flat receptacle having two walls
connected at a bottom fold line, or to an expandable bottom
wall; and which is disclosed for storing a sheet-like article
(e.g., document) in a file cabinet.
(1) Note. A file folder can have closed ends, and may be
expandable to a nonflat shape.
(2) Note. A file folder is usually placed in a file cabinet
under a heading which facilitates retrieval.
(3) Note. A file folder may have the secondary function of
holding an article while being transported.
(C) Wrappers- This is the class for wrappers, a wrapper being
defined as a single-use covering having a structural element
(e.g., fastener, seal, etc.) or a specified shape adapting it
for wrapping a mercantile unit, and as being made of paper or
paper-substitute material.
(1) Note. An example of a paper-substitute material is a
flexible sheet of cellulosic or resinous material (e.g.,
plastic film).
(2) Note. A mercantile unit includes means in or by which
goods (article or material) are displayed, protected,
packaged or arranged in a particular manner to facilitate
sale, transportation in commerce, use or storage.
(3) Note. A "single-use" covering is one which is discarded
after use. (Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class
for flexible protective article covers that are reusable).
(D) This is the class for paperboard boxes, a paperboard box
being defined as a container made from material similar in
composition to paper but thicker and stiffer in character,
the container having a bottom portion for supporting content,
peripheral wall structure for at least partially surrounding
the content, and an access opening intended for the insertion
or removal of content.
(1) Note. A box made of cellulosic or resinous material
(e.g., plastic) which is similar in character to paperboard,
and which is manipulated in the same manner as paperboard
(e.g., folded from a blank) is included here. See Lines With
Other Classes and Within This Class for containers not
provided for elsewhere.
(E) This class also provides for postal cards, letter sheets,
and packets, a post card being defined as a card peculiarly
adapted carry information and be mailed by itself; a letter
sheet being defined as a sheet peculiarly adapted to carry
information, and is disclosed as being defined as a mailing
sheet having an enclosure, the packet being peculiarly
adapted to carry information and be mailed as a unit.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
RELATION TO SUPPORT CLASSES
In general, as between the receptacle classes and the support
classes, the receptacle classes provide for the combination
of a receptacle plus support; except, the support classes
will accept a claim to a support combined with a receptacle,
wherein the claim (a) nominally recites the receptacle, or
(b) recites only so much of the receptacle structure as is
need to cooperate with the support, or (c) recites only those
receptacle features which have been modified specifically to
cooperate with the support.
Class 150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, provides
for flexible protective article covers which are reusable.
Class 220, Receptacles, takes containers not provided for
elsewhere.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
923 for the combination of a wrapper and paperboard box.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and general Cleaning, subclass
257.06 for a paperboard paint tray.
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 110 for a handle, per se.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclass for
a fastener, per se.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 299.01 for a check,
label or tag, per se, subclass 312 for a box having a check,
label or tag with indicia; and subclass 359 for a file folder
with indicia.
43, Fishing, Trapping and Vermin Destroying, appropriate
subclass for a box having means specialized to a use provided
for in that class.
47, Plant Husbandry, 66 for a box having means specialized
to a use provided for in that class.
53, Package Making, for a method or apparatus for folding a
box, particularly 381.1, 456, 458, 491, 565, and 566.
62, Refrigeration, appropriate subclass for a box including
means to produce a refrigeration effect.
86, Ammunition and Explosive-Charge Making, subclass 11 for
a method or apparatus for making paper shells.
102, Ammunition and Explosives, subclass 456 and 473+ for a
paper cartridge or paper shell, respectively.
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate
subclass for a device of that class type made of paperboard.
119, Animal Husbandry, 428, 489+, 491+, 498+, 513+ for a box
including means specialized to an animal (e.g., food
support). Vent and closure structures are not considered to
be means specialized to an animal.
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclasses 118-178 for a
paper tube of indefinite length to be used as stocking for
making a paperboard box, and having no added structure
limiting it to use as a receptacle.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, 154 for a
reusable flaccid/flexible protective cover which is
configured to cover a specific article, and see I C (3) Note
above for a description of the single use wrapper provided
for in this class (229).
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
for adhesive bonding in general, and particularly subclass 69
for the application of end closures to containers.
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, appropriate subclass
for a traveling container of that class type made of
paperboard.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, for a box having a
specialized use provided for in that class, or a box having
content therein; and in particular, search the following
subclasses: 44, for a box convertible to or from display.
subclass 123+, for a matchbox utilizing gravity feed to an
egress opening. subclass 139+, for a paperboard bottle
carrier. subclass 256+, for a box having a compartment
forming partition. subclass 265+, for a cigarette box with a
closure. subclass 273+, for a cigarette box formed from a
folded blank. subclass 278+, for a box for apparel. 336, for
means to position content within a box. 389+, for a box for a
roll or reel. subclass 418+, for a box for a light bulb.
subclass 424, for a box for a book. subclass 427+, for a
paperboard receptacle for plural beverage containers. 436,
for a box for plural tetrahedron shaped receptacles. subclass
491+, for a folded blank for a box provided for in Class 206;
subclass 521+, for a box having means to pad, brace or hold
the content to protect it from a shock. subclass 551, for a
box for a pastry wedge, per se; subclass 557+, for a tray
type structure, comprising an open shallow container.
211, Supports: Racks, subclass 132.1 and 195 for a foldable
and/or collapsible receptacle type rack, and see Lines With
Other Classes, above.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 18 for a box provided for in that
class having compartment features, particularly subclasses
26+ for an egg box divider, subclass 29 for separable
partitions, and subclasses 30+ for crossed partitions.
219, Electric Heating, 725 for a box having means
specialized to microwave cooking.
220, Receptacles, 62 for a foldable blank not made of
paperboard.
221, Article Dispensing, for a paperboard box combined with a
discharge assistant or with means to retard removal of
successive articles from the box. For example, such means
are found in 33 and 303+ wherein the egress opening of a box
is of lesser extent than the articles to be removed from the
box. Thus, either the articles or the box opening must be
deformed to permit removal. A box having an egress opening
which is as big as an article to be removed remains in this
Class 229, Envelopes, Wrappers, And Paperboard Boxes, even if
the article must be lifted over a lip to be withdrawn. See
the Class Definition of Class 221, Article Dispensing,
section 1,C, for examples of dispensing features of that
class type. This Class 229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and
Paperboard Boxes, provides for boxes having an internal
inclined ramp which merely utilizes gravity to urge articles
toward the egress opening.
222, Dispensing, for a paperboard box combined with a
dispensing feature, such as a discharge assistant, cutter or
punch feature, quantity control means, collapsibility, or
internal material guide means beyond a mere inclined ramp
utilizing gravity. See the Class Definition of Class 222,
Dispensing, for a recitation of dispensing features. Class
222, Dispensing, 526 and 566+ provide for a container having
an external material flow guide (e.g., pour spout) which
container is not made of paperboard. This Class 229,
Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, provides for a
paperboard box combined with an external material flow guide
means (e.g., nozzle, spout, pouring lip, etc.) except when
such guide means has a cutting or punch feature. Further,
this class provides for an internal material guide means
which is limited to utilizing the force of gravity to guide
material contents (e.g., internal inclined ramp which
utilizes gravity to urge contents toward an egress opening).
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, 48 for a box having an
integral severing means (e.g., serrated edge).
248, Supports, 127 for a stand, particularly subclass 174
for a stand made of sheet material, and see Lines With Other
Classes, above.
249, Static Molds, 117 for a container type mold.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-like Implements, subclass 1
for a pet excreta holder.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, 259 for a foldable or
collapsible cabinet.
356, Optics: Measuring and Testing, subclass 61 for a
portable egg receptacle used during candling of the egg.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 106 for a box having food content therein.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, and in particular 34.1 for stock material
nominally claimed as a box.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclass for stock material in form of a single or plural web
or sheet. (General Statement of Class Subject Matter)
454, Ventilation, appropriate subclass for a ventilation
feature, per se.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, appropriate subclasses for
a method or apparatus of that class type for making a box,
and in particular 52 for box making, a box, and subclasses
901+ for cross-reference art collections for boxes.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods (1), subclass 346 for
a compartmented box design, and subclasses 414+ for a box
design.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
4.5
This subclass is indented under 100. Subject matter relating
to the structure of the body or walls of boxes of cylindrical
or conical form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5.81 for waterproofed boxes.
93 for open ended paper mailing tubes.
120.02 for compartmented boxes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for similar
receptacle structure.
Subclass:
5.5
This subclass is indented under 100. Subject matter relating
to the end structure of the receptacle or in the method of
attaching it to the side walls other than by crimping or by
means of separate fasteners.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 600 for analogous end structures.
Subclass:
5.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.5. Subject matter
in which the end is held in place by being rolled on the edge
of the side walls, or the wall is rolled over the end, or the
two are rolled together.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 316 for cap closures for bottles and
jars.
220, Receptacles, 615 for similar seams or joints.
413, Sheet Metal Container Making, 9 for processes of making
container closures or of closing a container.
Subclass:
5.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.5. Subject matter
wherein the end and body are secured together by a separate
member, as a channeled annular ring or hoop or
body-reinforcements bent over the end, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
53, Package Making, 410 for methods and subclasses 128+ for
apparatus to form a package and to apply to the cover thereof
some accessory, characteristic or device in addition to or
beyond the mere enclosure of the contents.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 91 for barrel hoops.
Subclass:
5.8
Pressed bottom or top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.5. Subject matter
relating to bottoms and tops for cylindrical or conical boxes
made by pressing the material in dies.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
406 for a molded paperboard receptacle.
Subclass:
5.81
Box material includes a coating or a nonpaperboard lamination
or is permeated with a substance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box or box material (1) includes a thin
layer of material which was applied to it in liquid form or
(2) includes a sheet of material bonded to it as it (the
sheet of material) is being formed, e.g., by extrusion, or
(3) is impregnated with a material, usually in liquid form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.27 for a box having a bag liner.
164.1 for a flexible or flaccid external covering formed
from an initially separate sheet of material.
164.2 for a flexible or flaccid internal, nonbag lining
formed from an initially separate sheet of material.
Subclass:
5.82
Metal foil:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.81. Subject
matter wherein the box or box material is coated or laminated
with a thin, supple sheet of metal.
Subclass:
5.83
Box material coated or permeated with a lacquer (e.g.,
shellac, varnish):
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.81. Subject
matter wherein a liquid organic material which dries by
evaporation of a volatile constituent has been applied to the
material from which the box is made.
Subclass:
5.84
Box material coated, laminated, or permeated with a
thermoplastic material:
Subject matter under 5.81 wherein the box material is
coated, laminated, or impregnated with a material which flows
when heated and which is stable when cooled.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material Or Miscellaneous Articles, 34.1 for a
nominally recited container having two or more permanently
attached layers of material. A recitation of specific seam
structure (other than mere layers) or of the internal or
external surface of the container is not a nominal recitation
and is proper for this class.
Subclass:
5.85
Wax:
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.84. Subject
matter wherein the thermoplastic material comprises either
(1) a material consisting essentially of high molecular
weight hydrocarbons or esters of fatty acids, insoluble in
water but soluble in most organic solvents or (2) a substance
of mineral origin, primarily petroleum, such as ozocerite or
paraffin.
Subclass:
67
This subclass is indented under 100. Subject matter
comprising paper barrels having a curved bilge.
Subclass:
67.1
FILE FOLDER OR FILE ENVELOPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacle comprising a substantially flat receptacle having
two walls connected at a bottom fold line, or to an
expandable bottom wall; and which is disclosed for storing a
sheet-like article (e.g., document) in a file cabinet.
(1) Note. A file folder or envelope can have closed ends,
and may be expandable to a nonflat shape.
(2) Note. A file folder or envelope is usually placed in a
file cabinet under a heading which facilitates retrieval.
(3) Note. A file folder or envelope may have the secondary
function of holding an article while being transported.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 359 for a
file folder including display element such as a discrete
label, label holder, or a portion of the folder intended to
receive a number, letter of an alphabet, marks, etc., where
the claim (1) nominally recites the file folder or (2)
recites only so much of the file folder needed to cooperate
with the display element.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 425 for a file
box for plural cards or sheets.
211, Supports: Racks, especially subclass 46 for a rack
including a support upon which sheets are mounted for
movement.
283, Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses for a file folder
or other folded sheet including printed matter thereon, where
the file folder is nominally claimed or is conventional.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 183
and 184 for a cabinet including support means for a
sheet-like member.
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, appropriate subclasses for a binder, and subclass 80
for a sheet or folded sheet such as a file folder, notched or
apertured for use in binder.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, subclass 947 for a
cross-reference art collection of operations involving the
construction of a file folder.
Subclass:
67.2
Hanging type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67.1. File folder
or file envelope including structure intended to suspend the
file folder or envelope.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, especially subclass 46 for a rack
including a support upon which sheets are mounted for
movement.
248, Supports, especially 317 for a hanging-type support.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, especially subclass 183
and 184 for a cabinet including support means for a
sheet-like member.
Subclass:
67.3
Expandable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67.1. File folder
or file envelope including means to allow adjustment of its
size.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101 for a variable volume paperboard box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 2 for a bag having a
selectively adjustable volume and subclass 120 for a bag
having a pleat or gusset.
Subclass:
67.4
Including Closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67.1. File folder
or file envelope including structure intended to obstruct the
passage of material into or out of the folder or envelope.
Subclass:
68.1
ENVELOPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacle comprising a substantially flat container having
two walls joined at their edges to form a pocket-like
enclosure made of paper or paper substitute material, which
is disclosed for enclosing a sheet-like article (e.g.,
document) while it is being transported (e.g., mailed).
(1) Note. An envelope is usually made of paper or
paper-like material such as a flexible sheet of cellulosic or
resinous material (e.g., plastic film).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 309 for an
envelope configured to hold a compact disc or record.
235, Registers, various subclasses, for systems including a
machine-readable data-bearing envelope.
283, Printed Matter, subclass 116 for a conventional
envelope including printed matter.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, 186 for method or
apparatus under the class definition for making a pliable
container, subclass 917 for a cross-reference art collection
of operations involving the construction of an envelope, and
subclass 918 for a cross-reference art collection of
operations involving the construction of an expandable
envelope.
Subclass:
68.2
Including handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Envelope
including structure intended to aid in manually holding or
carrying the envelope.
Subclass:
69
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
comprising two or more envelopes so connected together as to
permit their being separated without opening the pockets.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 for compartmented envelopes.
Subclass:
70
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Envelopes
having a coupon attached and intended principally for sending
goods by express.
Subclass:
71
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Envelopes
having openings through which the contents may be seen.
Subclass:
72
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Envelopes
having more than one pocket, but not so formed as to avoid
any liability of opening the pockets if an attempt is made to
separate them. The envelope may be made from one blank or
more than one blank, and it is not essential that all the
pockets have closing means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
69 for plural, connected envelopes.
Subclass:
74
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Envelopes
constructed to be used in the manner of a tag for attachment
to goods.
Subclass:
75
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
relating to the cut and folded blank for forming an
envelope.
Subclass:
76
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
relating to means for closing the mouth of the envelope.
Subclass:
77
Including a fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Envelope
closures provided with some special means of fastening.
Subclass:
78.1
Metallic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Envelope
wherein the fastener is made of metal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses
for a fastener, per se.
Subclass:
78.2
Reusable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78.1. Envelope
wherein the metallic closure element can be used to close the
envelope more than once.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 81, 86+, 95, and 99 for a
flexible bag including a reusable closure.
Subclass:
79
This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Envelope
closures in which the closure is effected by sealing-wax or
other adhesive form of seal. Also included are those closures
in which a fastener is protected by means of a seal.
Subclass:
80
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Envelope
closures comprising some special mode of closing the envelope
by means of an ordinary gummed flap.
Subclass:
80.5
Releasable or frangible bond (e.g., peel seal):
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein two parts of the envelope (one of which is usually a
closure flap) are secured together by a peelable or frangible
adhering means (e.g., glue, heat seal, etc.) so that the
parts may be easily separated without tearing to gain access
to the interior of the envelope.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
123.1 for a box having a separate, peelable closure or
securing element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 210 for a bag having a releasable or
frangible bond.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43
for a sheet, web or layer which has been weakened to
facilitate tearing and subclasses 131+, particularly subclass
136, for sheet material having slits or apertures.
Subclass:
81
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Envelope
closures of the gummed type, but in which there are
perforations for the purpose of preventing the opening of the
envelope without detection.
Subclass:
82
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Envelope
closures of the gummed flap form, which is provided with a
tucked-in tongue.
Subclass:
83
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Envelope
closures having sealing-flaps which are printed with or have
concealed in them a soluble dye which spreads if the envelope
is tampered with by the use of water or steam.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter, 72 for safety paper or printed matter
having fraud preventing characteristics wherein there are
structural features other than the coating or impregnant.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 7 for processes of coating
wherein the product produced includes a fraud or tamper
detecting feature.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 199
for a single or plural layer web or sheet including a
developable image or soluble portion which would indicate an
attempt to tamper therewith (e.g., safety paper), and
subclasses 915 and 916 (cross-reference art collections for
products which are made to detect attempts at tampering.
Subclass:
84
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Envelope
closures wherein the closing is effected simply by a
tucked-in tongue with no sealing-flap.
Subclass:
87.01
WRAPPER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a single-use covering made of paper
or paper-substitute material and having a structural element
(e.g., fastener, seal, etc.) or a specified shape adapting it
for a wrapping a mercantile unit.
(1) Note. A "single-use" covering is one which is discarded
after use. (By contrast, Class 150, Purses, Wallets, and
Protective Covers, provides for a flexible, protective
article cover which is reusable).
(2) Note. An example of a paper-substitute material is a
flexible sheet of cellulosic or resinous material (e.g.,
plastic film).
(3) Note. A mercantile unit includes means in or by which
goods are displayed, protected, packaged, or arranged in a
particular manner to facilitate sale, transportation in
commerce, use or storage.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
47, Plant Husbandry, subclass 72 for a wrapper for a flower
pot.
131, Tobacco, subclass 365, for a cigar or cigarette, per se,
which may have a paper or tobacco leaf wrapper which remains
in place during smoking and is normally consumed.
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, 154 for a
flexible, protective article cover made of flaccid material,
which cover is intended to be reused.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, for an article and its
containment means (wrapped goods), particularly subclass 597
for a package with a pallet feature and a binder wrap for
content, and subclass 497 for a shrink film package.
383, Flexible Bags, for a receptacle having a flaccid or
flexible wall, at least one closed end, and an access opening
through which contents may be inserted or removed.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 106 for a wrapped or packaged food product.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Article, 68 for a sheet
of material having a cover or casing.
Subclass:
87.02
Shock protection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper includes means for protecting its
contents from damage caused by a blow or an accelerating
force.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 521 for a special
receptacle or package having means for protecting contents
from shock.
Subclass:
87.03
Expansible (e.g., pleated, stretchable, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper includes means for increasing its
size.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 120 for a pleated or gusseted
bag and subclass 118 for a bag made of stretchable material.
Subclass:
87.04
With handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper includes structure which is
intended to be gripped for lifting or carrying wrapped
goods.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
68.2 for an envelope having a carrying handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 6 for a flexible bag having a handle.
Subclass:
87.05
Including means to facilitate severing the wrapper (e.g.,
cutting, tearing, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper includes means to promote or
enable severing it for access to wrapped goods.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for a paperboard box having a severing means, and in
particular subclass 203 wherein the box has a flexible outer
wrapper.
307 for an envelope having a severing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 200 for a flexible bag having severing
means.
Subclass:
87.06
Including transparent portion or window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein a section of the wrapper is provided with
means enabling wrapped goods to be viewed.
(1) Note. An aperture extending through the wrapper may
constitute a window.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 for an envelope having a transparent portion or window.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 769 and 776+ for a
container or package of that class type including a covering
which is transparent or has a transparent portion through
which contents may be viewed.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 106 for a flexible bag having a
transparent portion or window.
Subclass:
87.07
For chewing gum:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is intended to be used for
wrapping chewing gum.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 5 for packaged chewing gum.
Subclass:
87.08
For food:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is intended to be used for
wrapping food.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 106 for a food product enclosed in a wrapper.
Subclass:
87.09
Bread wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.08. Subject
matter where in the food intended to be wrapped is bread.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 106 for bread enclosed in a wrapper.
Subclass:
87.11
Meat wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.08. Subject
matter wherein the food intended to be wrapped is meat.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 129 for a meat product enclosed in a
wrapper.
Subclass:
87.12
For a single cigar or cigarette:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is for wrapping a single roll of
tobacco intended to be smoked.
(1) Note. A wrapper that is consumed during smoking is not
a wrapper for this class, since it cannot be discarded after
use.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.13 for a wrapper for a pack of cigarettes or cigars.
87.14 for a wrapper for tobacco.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 365 for a cigar or cigarette, per se,
which may have a paper or tobacco leaf wrapper which remains
in place during smoking and is normally consumed.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 242 for a packaged
tobacco product.
Subclass:
87.13
For a pack of cigarettes or cigars.
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is for wrapping slender rolls of
tobacco intended to be smoked.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.12 for a wrapper for a cigar or cigarette.
87.14 for a wrapper for tobacco.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 365 for a cigar or cigarette, per se,
which may have a paper or tobacco leaf wrapper which remains
in place during smoking and is normally consumed.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 242 for a packaged
tobacco product.
Subclass:
87.14
For tobacco:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is intended to be used for
wrapping the leaves of cultivated tobacco.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.12 for a wrapper for a cigar or cigarette.
87.13 for a wrapper for a pack of cigarettes or cigars.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 365 for a cigar or cigarette, per se,
which may have a paper or tobacco leaf wrapper which remains
in place during smoking and is normally consumed.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 242 for a packaged
tobacco product.
Subclass:
87.15
For apparel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is intended to be used for
wrapping clothing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 278 for a special
receptacle for, or package containing apparel.
Subclass:
87.16
Glove or mitten:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.15. Subject
matter wherein the apparel intended to be wrapped is a hand
covering.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 278 for a special
receptacle for, or package containing a glove or mitten.
Subclass:
87.17
Shirt or blouse:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.15. Subject
matter wherein the apparel intended to be wrapped is a
garment for the upper part of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 278 for a special
receptacle for, or package containing a shirt or blouse.
Subclass:
87.18
For a paperboard box (e.g., cardboard):
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.01. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is intended to be used for
wrapping a self-supporting container made of paperboard-type
material.
Subclass:
87.19
Gift wrap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87.18. Subject
matter wherein the wrapper is decorative and is intended to
be used for wrapping a box containing a gift.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
923 for a cross reference art collection of gift-wrapped
boxes.
Subclass:
87.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wrappers
peculiarly adapted for wrapping stacked cylindrical articles
such as coins, checks, tokens, lozenges, and paper packages
of coins, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, .82 for coin packages
not made of paper.
Subclass:
87.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wrappers
comprising sheets and cards having pockets which may be
formed either by an attachment or by folding a portion of the
blank to form a pocket separated from the main inclosed
space.
Subclass:
89
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wrappers
comprising paper coverings fitted around bottles to prevent
breakage when packed for shipment.
Subclass:
90
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Paper wrappers
which are crimped, so as to produce a thick and elastic
wrapping to prevent breakage.
Subclass:
91
This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Paper wrappers
for bottles, which are thickened by means of padding material
placed between the layers of the wrapper.
Subclass:
92
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Wrappers for
newspapers or for general mailing purposes.
Subclass:
92.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
comprising sheets designed to receive a written or printed
communication and then to be folded into a form generally
resembling the conventional envelope. Devices which when
folded form flat open-ended tubes are included, but not mere
single-folded cards, unless some special fastening means is
formed in the blank.
Subclass:
92.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 92.1. Subject
matter having an opening through which written indicia can be
seen.
Subclass:
92.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 92.1. Subject
matter having special fastening means for securing the folded
packet.
Subclass:
92.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 92.1. Subject
matter having flaps, generally resembling those of the
conventional envelope, for securing the folded packet by
means of an adhesive.
Subclass:
92.8
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Cards
peculiarly adapted to be transmitted through the mails,
either flat or folded, unless the invention lies in so
forming the card as to provide means for holding it folded;
also, packets comprising a mailing sheet and enclosures.
Generally the mailing sheet bears advertising matter and the
enclosure is a return card.
Subclass:
92.9
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising devices to receive coins and
analogous articles for transmission through the mails and
prevent them from moving in the package while in transit.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 and 87.5, for envelopes and wrappers having compartments
and pockets which may be used for receiving coins.
Subclass:
93
This subclass is indented under 100. Subject matter
comprising paper tubes having open ends and intended
generally for mailing drawings and similar articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclasses 118-178 for
paper tubes of indefinite length to be used as stock for
making paper receptacles, and having no added structure
limiting them to use as a receptacle.
Subclass:
100
PAPERBOARD BOX:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a receptacle made from material
similar in composition to paper but thicker and stiffer in
character, the receptacle having a bottom portion for
supporting content, peripheral wall structure for at least
partially surrounding the content, and an access opening for
the insertion or removal of content.
(1) Note. A box of cellulosic or resinous material (e.g.,
plastic) which and is similar in character to paperboard
which is manipulated in the same manner as paperboard (e.g.,
folded from a blank) is included here. Class 220,
Receptacles, takes receptacles not provided for elsewhere.
(2) Note. The bottom portion of the box may consist of a
planar wall, or may have any shape (e.g., flat, curved,
inverted pyramid, etc.) or construction (e.g., reinforced,
hollow wall, etc.).
(3) Note. The peripheral wall structure may be formed from
a series of planar side walls (e.g., a cylindrical box), or
any combination of planar and curved side walls.
(4) Note. The box may or may not have a top wall.
(5) Note. An access opening is an opening which is used for
the insertion or removal of contents and may be either open
or closed. Normally, the access opening is at the top of the
box or located in the wall (if the box has one), but it may
be located in the peripheral side wall or the bottom wall.
(6) Note. The paperboard may vary in thickness and rigidity
according to the purpose for which it is to be used. In any
event, it must be rigid enough that a box made from it is
self-sustaining, i.e., it is capable of maintaining its
content-holding configuration without the use of external
props or supports.
(7) Note. The paperboard may be combined with one or more
layers of other materials. [figure]
Subclass:
101
Variable volume:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for changing the capacity of the
box.
(1) Note. A box which is adjustable only between a
collapsed position and a set-up position is not proper for
this subclass. [figure]
Subclass:
101.1
Plural, parallel tearing means for sequentially reducing the
box volume:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter
wherein the box includes two or more spaced-apart severing
means, each of which extends completely around the box, has
the same orientation as each of the others, and is used in
turn to remove box material to make the box progressively
smaller.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101.2 for a reclosable box having a reduced volume when
reclosed.
235 for a box having a tearing means which completely
encompasses the box.
Subclass:
101.2
Tearing provides a reclosable box having reduced volume when
reclosed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter
wherein tearing the box material forms a box which has a
reclosing means and which is smaller than the original
unopened box after it is reclosed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101.1 for a box having plural, parallel tearing means for
sequentially reducing the box volume.
210 for a box which has a reusable closure but that remains
its original size after it is reclosed.
Subclass:
102
Tamper indicating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means which reveals when
unauthorized entry has been attempted.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 807 for a
cross-reference art collection of tamper resistant or tamper
indicating receptacles.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 5 for a tamper indicating bag.
[figure]
Subclass:
102.5
Having fixed upwardly extending display card:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. A container
including substantially immobile panel for exhibiting
indicia.
Subclass:
103
Convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box is disclosed as being transformable into a
nonbox device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 736 for a paperboard box
convertible to or from a display device.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 71 for boxes convertible into
toys. [figure]
Subclass:
103.1
Combined with drinking tube (e.g., straw):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a hollow element used for imbibing
its contents.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 388 and 229 for a bottle or jar
combined with a straw.
239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclass 33
for a portable drinking tube or straw.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 85 for a box having food content and a
drinking tube. [figure]
Subclass:
103.11
Thermally Insulated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box includes means for impeding the flow
of heat between the inside and outside of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
403 for an insulated cup.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 592.2 for a thermally insulated
receptacle of that class type (i.e., a receptacle not
classified elsewhere), subclass 739 for an insulated
container holder, and subclass 903 for an art collection of
insulating jackets for beverage containers.
Subclass:
103.2
Wrapper type (i.e., box formed around content):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box is folded and secured in its containing
configuration only after the contents are in position.
(1) Note. The box may be partially formed prior to
positioning the contents as long as the box is not in its
containing configuration.
(2) Note. Merely closing a preformed box after the contents
have been inserted does not constitute forming the box around
the contents and is classified elsewhere.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.01 for a flexible wrapper, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 155 for a
sleeve-type container with end walls for beverage
receptacles, subclass 424 for a book wrapper, subclass 434
for a four-sided wrapper for plural beverage-type
receptacles, and subclass 485.1 for a wrapper for a cuplike
article.
220, Receptacles, subclass 23.91 and 592.24 for a receptacle
having a jacket.
Subclass:
103.3
Top or bottom wall includes four folded flaps or panels:
This subclass is indented under subclass 103.2. Subject
matter wherein the uppermost or lowermost wall of the
completed wrapper is formed from four segments of box
material which are hingedly attached to the rest of the
wrapper and which overlie the contents when closed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 for a box having folded closure flaps.
183 for a box bottom having folded flaps.
Subclass:
104
Elevated bottom wall included in a one-piece box
construction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a bottom wall which is held above an
external support surface by structure which is part of the
same piece of material as the box bottom and remainder of the
box. [figure]
Subclass:
105
Edges of rectangular bottom wall are at 45 degrees to edges
of rectangular stock material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a piece of rectangular stock material is disclosed as
having fold lines connecting the side walls to the bottom
rectangular wall of a box to be formed, and the fold line are
oriented at 45 deg. to the edges of the stock material.
[figure]
Subclass:
106
Including a polygonal bottom wall and a curved sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the bottom wall is a closed planar figure bounded by
straight edges; and a cross section through the peripheral
wall structure comprises a curved cross section, usually
circular or oval, spaced from the bottom wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 822 for a
cross-reference art collection of receptacles of that class
type having a special shape. [figure]
Subclass:
107
Including a sector-shaped wall (e.g., pie-shaped,
semicircular, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box has a wall which has the shape of a
geometrical figure bounded by two radii and the included arc
of a circle.
(1) Note. The sector-shape must be the overall shape of an
entire wall, not the shape of a mere portion of a wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 551 for a box
for a pastry wedge, per se, and subclass 822 for a
cross-reference art collection of receptacle of that class
type having a special shape. [figure]
Subclass:
108
Including a polygonal, nonrectangular wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a wall of the box (bottom, top or a side wall) is a
planar figure bounded by straight edges.
(1) Note. The wall may include two or more parts glued
together or mechanically interlocked.
(2) Note. The polygonal shape must be the overall shape of
an entire wall, not the shape of a mere portion of a wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 822 for a
cross-reference art collection of receptacles of that class
type having a special shape. [figure]
Subclass:
108.1
Collapsible along supplemental fold line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the box includes one or more fold lines which are in
addition to the usual fold lines (which give the box its
in-use form or shape, e.g., those which form corners, etc.)
and which additional fold line or lines facilitate folding
the box to a nonuse configuration without damaging it.
(1) Note. A box which is described as "collapsible" but
which has no supplemental fold lines is classified elsewhere
on other features.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101 for a variable volume box which may include supplemental
fold lines for reducing the size of the box.
117 for a box having an automatic bottom which may include
supplemental fold lines.
117.01 for other boxes collapsible along one or more
supplemental fold lines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 107 for a
collapsible item of hand carried luggage.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 170 for a collapsible
bottle carrier, and subclass 577 for a knock-down type
assemblage or kit.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 12 and 43+ for a knock-down type
wooden receptacle.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 108 for a
knock-down sectional unit, and subclasses 259+ for a
knock-down or set-up type cabinet structure having cardboard
walls. [figure]
Subclass:
109
Octagonal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the wall has exactly eight edges. [figure]
Subclass:
110
Hexagonal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the wall has exactly six edges. [figure]
Subclass:
111
Trapezium-shaped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the edges of the wall form a quadrilateral having
only two parallel sides.
(1) Note. A quadrilateral is a polygon having exactly four
sides. [figure]
Subclass:
112
Trapezoidal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the edges of the wall form a quadrilateral having
only two parallel sides. [figure]
Subclass:
113
Three or more trapezoidal walls (e.g., truncated
pyramid-shaped box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 112. Subject matter
wherein the box includes at least three walls which are of
trapezoidal shape. [figure]
Subclass:
114
Including a sidewall which slants upwardly and outwardly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Subject matter
wherein one of the side walls flares outwardly from the
bottom wall toward the top of the box. [figure]
Subclass:
115
Triangular:
This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Subject matter
wherein the wall has exactly three edges.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 436 for a box
for holding plural tetrahedron-shaped receptacles, and
subclass 551 for a box pastry wedge. [figure]
Subclass:
116
Three or more triangular walls (e.g., pyramid-shaped box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter
wherein the box includes at least three triangular walls.
[figure]
Subclass:
116.1
Decoration or novelty feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes either a) means for enhancing its
appearance or b) means for providing it with an unusual
appearance.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.19 for gift wrapping.
922 for an art collection of boxes with a decorative
feature.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 457 for a box of that
class type including ornamentation or simulation and subclass
822 for an art collection of containers having an unusual
configuration related to the shape of the content.
220, Receptacles, digest 13 for an art collection for
containers having an odd shape and subclass 376 for an
ornamental closure.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 4 for a bow,
per se, and subclasses 7+ for an special occasion ornament,
per se.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, appropriate subclasses for a
toy and particularly subclass 488 for a foldable or
collapsible toy formed from sheet material.
Subclass:
116.2
Heart-shaped box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116.1. Subject
matter wherein the box is configured to resemble a
conventional representation of a heart (i.e., has rounded
sidewalls which meet in a point at one location and curve
inward to a cusp at a location opposite the point).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 822 for an art
collection of containers of that class type having an unusual
configuration related to the shape of the content.
220, Receptacles, digest 13 for a digest for containers
having an odd shape.
Subclass:
116.3
Including a representation of an animate being:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116.1. Subject
matter wherein at least a portion of the box has the
appearance of a person or animal.
(1) Note. The representation may be a drawing or photograph
on the box or it may be the shape of the box itself.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 457 for a box of that
class type including simulation.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 71 for a toy which is
convertible from, or which serves as, a diverse article, in
particular subclasses: 73+, for a figure toy (i.e., a
simulation of an animate being) which is convertible from, or
serves as, a container; subclass 75, for a toy which is
convertible from, or which serves as, a container; subclass
76, for a toy which is convertible from, or which serves as,
a container having the shape of a specific article; and
subclass 80, for a toy which includes a fold line to
facilitate conversion to or from a toy.
Subclass:
116.4
Including a representation of a vehicle or building:
This subclass is indented under subclass 116.1. Subject
matter wherein at least a portion of the box has the
appearance of a a) means of transportation or b) static
structure, including walls and roof, used for dwelling,
working, etc.
(1) Note. The representation may be a drawing or photograph
on the box or it may be the shape of the box itself.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 457 for a box of that
class type including simulation.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 93 for a toy vehicle and
subclasses 476+ for a toy building.
Subclass:
116.5
Decorative wrapping or lamination (e.g., gift wrap):
Subject matter under subclasses 116.1+ wherein the box
includes a covering which enhances the appearance of the
box.
(1) Note. The covering may be inside the box.
(2) Note. The covering may be permanently attached or
separable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.18 for a wrapper, per se, for a paperboard box.
923 for a cross-reference art collection of gift-wrapped
boxes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 105
for a cover for a purse, and subclasses 154+ for a flaccid
protective cover not provided for elsewhere.
Subclass:
117
Automatic bottom (i.e., multipart bottom wall forms
automatically during erection of collapsed box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the bottom wall includes two or more relatively
movable sections which are forced into their wall forming
positions by the movement of other box parts, and without
manipulation by a person or machine, when the box is changed
from its collapsed or flattened configuration to its set-up,
receptacle configuration.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
183 for similar subject matter in a box bottom wall which is
not automatically erected. [figure]
Subclass:
117.01
Collapsible along supplemental fold line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes one or more fold lines which are in
addition to the usual fold lines (which give the box its
in-use form or shape, e.g., those which form corners, etc.)
and which additional fold line or lines facilitate folding
the box to a nonuse configuration without damaging it.
(1) Note. A box which is described as "collapsible" but
which has no supplemental fold lines is classified elsewhere
on other feathers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101 for a variable volume box which may include supplemental
fold lines for reducing the size of the box.
108.1 for a box having a polygonal, nonrectangular wall and
which is collapsible along one or more supplemental fold
lines.
117 for a box having an automatic bottom which may include
supplemental fold lines.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 107 for a
collapsible item of hand carried luggage.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 170 for a collapsible
bottle carrier, and subclass 577 for a knock-down type
assemblage or kit.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 12 and 43+ for a knock-down type
wooden receptacle.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 108 for a
knock-down sectional unit, and subclasses 259+ for a
knock-down or set-up type cabinet structure having cardboard
wall. [figure]
Subclass:
117.02
Separate end cap contains the sidewalls in collapsed
configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.01. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a separate top and/or
separate bottom element that has an end wall with a
vertically extending peripheral lip, which top or bottom
element is dimensioned to contain the side walls of the box
when they are folded into a nonuse shape.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.19 for a separate closure having a de-
pending flange. [figure]
Subclass:
117.03
Including anticollapse feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.01. Subject
matter wherein the box includes structure which prevents it
from collapsing unintentionally.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 171 for a collapsible
beverage receptacle carrier having an anti-collapse feature.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.04
Flat anticollapse element overlies supplemental fold line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.03. Subject
matter wherein the structure which prevents the box from
collapsing unintentionally is planar and overlaps a
supplemental fold line in a box wall. [figure]
Subclass:
117.05
Two opposed sidewalls and the bottom wall fold upon
themselves:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.01. Subject
matter wherein the box has supplemental fold lines which
permit two upwardly extending box walls, which are on
opposite sides of the box, and the bottom wall to be
doubled-over upon themselves. [figure]
Subclass:
117.06
Bottom wall collapses outwardly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.05. Subject
matter wherein the bottom wall, when doubled-over upon
itself, extends downwardly from the box. [figure]
Subclass:
117.07
Two opposed sidewalls fold inwardly and downwardly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.01. Subject
matter having supplemental fold lines, wherein each of two
upwardly extending box walls, which are on opposite sides of
the box, can be folded into the box toward the bottom wall.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.08
Two other opposed sidewalls fold outwardly and downwardly:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.07. Subject
matter wherein the box has two additional upwardly extending
box walls, which are on opposite sides of the box, which can
be folded out of the box toward its bottom plane.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.09
Lifting or suspending element (e.g., handle):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes structure designed to cooperate
directly with an unclaimed extraneous support for the purpose
of pendently supporting the box on said support.
(1) Note. "Pendently supporting" is defined as either
hanging or lifting against the pull of gravity.
(2) Note. An "extraneous support" may be a peg, a hook, a
human hand, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, 110.1 for a handle, per se, not
classified elsewhere.
53, Package Making, subclass 413 for a method of applying a
handle to a package.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 139 for a compartmented
beverage receptacle carrier having a handle, subclass 806 for
a cross reference art collection of suspended containers, and
subclasses 427+ for a non-compartmented beverage receptacle
carrier having a strap-type handle.
220, Receptacles, 94 for the combination of a handle with a
container not classified elsewhere.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, for a
handle-like implement which includes elements which engage an
article.
383, Flexible Bags, 6 for a flexible bag having a lifting or
suspending element.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, subclass 88 for a method
of attaching a handle or suspending means to a rigid
container, and subclass 909 for a Cross-Reference Art
Collection of rigid containers having a handle or suspending
means [figure]
Subclass:
117.11
Element portion or extension crosses all or part of the box
bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter wherein either (1) part of the lifting or suspending
element or (2) a member secured to the lifting or suspending
element, extends across at least some of the box bottom.
(1) Note. This type of structure frequently functions as
reinforcement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 17 for a lifting or suspending element
which includes reinforcing or stress distributing means
attached to or adjacent it. [figure]
Subclass:
117.12
One-piece with the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is of
one-piece construction with the box.
(1) Note. A unitary lifting or suspending element that is
reinforced by a separate reinforcing element is included
here.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 7 for a lifting or suspending element
that is one-piece with a bag. [figure]
Subclass:
117.13
Box includes hand-receiving aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.12. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an opening in the box
material which is intended to receive a hand.
(1) Note. A box having an opening which is sized to receive
more than one finger but not a whole hand is classified
here.
(2) Note. A box having a slit which defines the perimeter
of a flap which can be folded out of the plane of the box
material to form an aperture is proper for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.18 for a box which includes an opening sized to receive
a single finger or other rod-like support.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 10 for a flexible bag having a
hand-receiving aperture. [figure]
Subclass:
117.14
Handle elements or portions located above the box top include
aligned, hand-receiving apertures:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.13. Subject
matter wherein there are a plurality of handles or portions
of handles having holes which are, or can be, relatively
positioned such that all handles may be gripped
simultaneously with one hand, and which are all located above
the top of the box when they are being gripped.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 162 for similar handle
structure in a beverage receptacle carrier. [figure]
Subclass:
117.15
A handle element or portion extends through a hole or gap in
the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.14. Subject
matter wherein the handle or a portion of the handle extends
through an opening or break in the box material.
(1) Note. A flap extending through the hand receiving
opening does not constitute, by itself, proper subject matter
for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.24 for a single handle element which is not one-piece
with the box and which extends through an opening in the box
material. [figure]
Subclass:
117.16
Hand-receiving aperture extends through a box sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.13. Subject
matter wherein the box material which extends upwardly from
the box bottom has a hole therethrough intended to receive a
hand. [figure]
Subclass:
117.17
Apertured sidewall includes a downwardly folded extension of
itself:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.16. Subject
matter wherein the apertured side wall includes a portion
which has been doubled-over so as to extend toward the bottom
of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165 for other boxes having downwardly folded extensions of
sidewalls. [figure]
Subclass:
117.18
Box includes aperture for rodlike support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.12. Subject
matter wherein the box material has an opening therethrough
which is intended to receive a slender, elongated,
cylindrically-shaped support or similar element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.13 for a box which includes an opening sized to
receive more than one finger.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 161 for a
bottle carrier having finger holes and subclass 806 for a
cross reference art collection of suspended containers.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 9 for a bag having an aperture
for a rod-like support. [figure]
Subclass:
117.19
Detachable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter including means permitting the lifting or suspending
element to be separated from the box without damaging the
box.
(1) Note. A handle detachable by tearing along a tear line
is included here.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
190, Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 116 for an
item of hand carried luggage having a detachable handle.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 13 for a bag having a
detachable handle. [figure]
Subclass:
117.21
Wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is made of
metal in the form of a usually flexible, slender rod.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 510 for a
similar element used to secure boxes in a stacked
relationship.
220, Receptacles, subclass 19 for a wire receptacle.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.22
With provision for positioning element in a nonuse location:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter wherein the box or the lifting or suspending element
is provided with specified means which can function to
maintain the lifting or suspending element in a given
position or configuration from which (or out of which) it
must be at least partially moved or removed before it can
function as a handle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.21 for a box having a wire handle rotatable to different
positions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 163 for a beverage
container carrier having a shiftable handle.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 14 for a flexible bag having a
shiftable handle. [figure]
Subclass:
117.23
Single lifting or suspending element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.09. Subject
matter wherein the box includes only one lifting or
suspending element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 25 for a bag having a single lifting or
suspending element. [figure]
Subclass:
117.24
Element extends through a hole or gap in the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.23. Subject
matter wherein the lifting or suspending element or portion
thereof extends through an opening or break in the box
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.15 for a box having a handle element which is one-piece
with the box and which extends through an opening in the box
material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 26 for a bag having a handle element
which extends through an opening in the bag material.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.25
Element extends through a hole in each of two opposed
sidewalls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.24. Subject
matter wherein the lifting or suspending element, or a
portion thereof extends through an opening in each of two
upwardly extending box walls which are on opposite sides of
the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 29 for a bag having a single
lifting or suspending element that straddles the bag mouth.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.26
Element secured to opposed sidewalls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.23. Subject
matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is attached
to two upwardly extending box walls which are on opposite
sides of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 29 for a bag having a single
lifting or suspending element that straddles the bag mouth.
[figure]
Subclass:
117.27
With inner flexible or flaccid bag liner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein a receptacle formed from pliant material is
located inside the box and serves as a substitute inner
surface for the box.
(1) Note. To be a bag lining the pliant material, when
taken alone, must form a complete container. If a box seam
structure includes a layer of box material between two layers
of pliant material, the pliant material does not form a
complete container. For example, if the pliant material is
secured to each of a plurality of bottom-forming flaps prior
to folding, and the flaps are later folded and secured in
overlapped condition, the pliant material does not form a
complete container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
164.2 for a box having a flexible or flaccid, internal,
nonbag lining formed from an initially separate sheet of
material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 11.3 for a bag-type liner
for a nursing bottle.
220, Receptacles, 495.01 for a receptacle of that class type
(i.e., a container not classified elsewhere) having a
flexible, removable inner liner or container.
Subclass:
117.28
Including a paperboard liner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an interior layer of
paperboard in addition to the bag liner.
(1) Note. The paperboard liner may be either inside the bag
liner or between the bag liner and the box.
Subclass:
117.29
Means for venting air trapped between the liner and the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter including means which facilitates exhausting air which
is located between the liner exterior and the box interior.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 495.04 for means for venting air
trapped between a liner and a container of that class type
(i.e., a container not classified elsewhere).
Subclass:
117.3
Bag interior accessible through aperture in box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter wherein the material from which the box is made has an
opening through which contents can be inserted into, or
removed from, the liner.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 495.05 for a lined container of
that class type (i.e., a container not classified elsewhere)
wherein the liner interior is accessible through an aperture
in a container wall or closure.
Subclass:
117.31
Means for tearing or cutting box and bag material
simultaneously to form aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.3. Subject
matter wherein structure is provided for either rupturing or
severing both the box material and the bag material at the
same time in order to form an access opening.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
123.2 for a box having tearing or breaking means for opening
a nonunitary closure or releasing a nonunitary securing
element for a closure.
200 for a box having means to facilitate opening it by
tearing, cutting, or piercing the box material or an outer
wrapper
Subclass:
117.32
Movable box and bag portions secured together for
simultaneous movement (e.g., bag opens automatically when
flattened box is squared up):
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter wherein part of the box and part of the bag are
attached to each other such that movement of one causes
movement of the other.
Subclass:
117.33
Including means for securing the bag walls together in closed
configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter including means for fastening the bag walls in
face-to-face contact at or near the bag mouth in order to
close the bag.
Subclass:
117.34
Bag securing means is part of, or attached to, the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.33. Subject
matter wherein the structure which is used to secure the bag
in its closed condition is either secured to or is of unitary
construction with the box.
(1) Note. The securing means may be nothing more than a
slit in the box material for receiving the gathered end of a
bag, or it may be a separate closure element secured to the
box.
Subclass:
117.35
Removable bag:
This subclass is indented under subclass 117.27. Subject
matter wherein the bag liner can be taken out of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 11.1 for a bag-type liner
for a nursing bottle.
220, Receptacles, 495.01 for a receptacle of that class type
(i.e., a container not classified elsewhere) having a
flexible, removable inner liner or container.
Subclass:
118
With detachable product-information band:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes an elongated, relatively narrow
piece of material removably secured to it, which piece of
material carries markings which identify or otherwise relate
to the intended contents of the box. [figure]
Subclass:
119
With drainage feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means for facilitating the
gravitational escape of fluent material. [figure]
Subclass:
120
With venting or ventilation means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box comprises either (a) means for relieving
positive or negative pressure inside the box or (b) means
which allows circulation of fluid (e.g., air) into and out of
the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
55, Gas Separation, subclass 385 for an apparatus for
separating a gas from a mixture of gas and solid particles
which is combined with a vented box.
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 42 and 74 for ventilation
of receptacles of that class type. [figure]
Subclass:
120.01
Plural:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
comprising two or more independently usable boxes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.11 for a box, walls of which are formed by two or more
separate tubular elements which also form compartments.
120.37 for a box, the interior of which is divided into
compartments by box-like elements which remain with the box.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.011
Severably attached boxes (i.e., the boxes include means which
facilitate severing a connecting element or box material
uniting them):
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.01. Subject
matter wherein two or more boxes which are secured to one
another include means which enable parting of box material or
securing means for the purpose of separating the boxes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 521.15 for a
divisible container for eggs, fruit, or vegetables.
Subclass:
120.012
Including means which facilitate severing by a sharp-edged
cutting implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.011. Subject
matter wherein the boxes include structure which expedites
their separation by a keen-edged instrument.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 for a box combined with, or modified for opening by, a
cutting implement.
308 for an envelope combined with, or modified for opening
by, a cutting implement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 202 for a bag combined with, or
modified for opening by, a cutting implement.
Subclass:
120.02
Compartmented:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes one or more elements (e.g.,
"partitions") which provide two or more separate content
holding sections.
(1) Note. A patent for a partition, per se, which is
disclosed as being for use with a paperboard box, is
classified in this or indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 180, 193+, 256+, and 561
for a special receptacle having one or more partitions.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 18 for a wooden box having one or
more partitions. [figure]
Subclass:
120.03
Including independently operable closures for at least two
compartments:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes plural content-holding
sections, and at least two of said sections have a closure
capable of opening or closing its respective section without
opening or closing the other. [figure]
Subclass:
120.04
A closure includes a folded flange which forms a partition
when the box is closed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.03. Subject
matter wherein a portion of one closure is folded so that it
will extend into the box and function as a partition when the
closure is in its closed position. [figure]
Subclass:
120.05
Partition includes securing means for a closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the partition includes structure which
maintains a box closure in closed position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.21 for a nonunitary securing element for a closure
having a depending flange or tab.
125.37 for other nonunitary securing ele ments for
closures. [figure]
Subclass:
120.06
Partition detached from box blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the partition is initially of one-piece
construction with the box blank and subsequently is severed
from the blank and utilized to divide the erected box into
compartments. [figure]
Subclass:
120.07
Partition made of plastic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the partition is made from a synthetic resin
(i.e. plastic). [figure]
Subclass:
120.08
Partition unitary (i.e., of one-piece construction) with and
folded from a box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which is of
one-piece construction with the box and is attached to it
along a fold line. [figure]
Subclass:
120.09
Relatively movable compartments:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the relative orientation of two
content-holding sections of the box can be changed while they
remain in set-up configuration. [figure]
Subclass:
120.1
Live animal shipping box (e.g., chick box, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 120. Subject matter
wherein the box is disclosed for holding living animals while
being transported from one location to another.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
119, Animal Husbandry, 15 for a box including means
specialized to an animal (e.g., perch, support for food or
food container, etc.). A vent, divider or closure structure
is not considered to be a means specialized to an animal.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.11
Partition includes adjoining walls of tubular box sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the box is formed of at least two adjacent,
hollow, elongated elements, adjacent walls of which combine
to form a partition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.01 for a plurality of separately usable boxes.
120.37 for similar structure in which hollow elongated
elements are located inside an outer box.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.12
Oblique partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the partition defines either an acute or an
obtuse angle with a box wall or with another partition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.23 and 120.35, for other oblique. [figure]
Subclass:
120.13
Partition folded from a downwardly extending sidewall
extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the partition is of one-piece construction
with the box, and attached along a fold line to an elongation
of an upwardly extending box wall, which elongation has been
folded into side-by-side relationship with the box wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165 for other boxes having a downwardly extending side wall
extension. [figure]
Subclass:
120.14
Partition cut and folded from a box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the partition is formed by severing part of
the box wall material and folding that part out of the plane
of the box wall.
(1) Note. In the completed box, the absence of the severed
material leaves a gap in the box wall or in a layer of
material forming the box wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 521.3 for similar
structure in an egg carton. [figure]
Subclass:
120.15
Sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.14. Subject
matter wherein the partition has been severed from a
generally upwardly extending box wall. [figure]
Subclass:
120.16
Bottom wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.14. Subject
matter wherein the partition has been severed from the
lowermost wall of the box. [figure]
Subclass:
120.17
Partition folded from bottom wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the partition is attached to the lowermost
wall of the box along a fold line.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 521.4 for
similar partition structure in an egg carton.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.18
Partition folded from a sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.08. Subject
matter wherein the partition is attached to an upwardly
extending wall of the box along a fold line.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.19
Including a nonunitary horizontal partition (i.e., in
addition to the unitary partition):
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.18. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an additional partition which
is not of one-piece construction with the box and which
extends parallel to the box bottom and divides the box into
upper and lower compartments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.28 and 120.32, for other boxes which include a
horizontal partition. [figure]
Subclass:
120.21
Unitary partition is horizontal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.18. Subject
matter wherein the partition is parallel to the bottom of the
box and divides the box into upper and lower compartments.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.22
Curved partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which has an
arcuate shape. [figure]
Subclass:
120.23
Oblique partitions folded from a single sheet of material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes at least two partitions which
are formed by folding a unitary sheet of material and which
define either an acute or an obtuse angle with a wall of the
box.
(1) Note. Two separate partitions which were originally
part of the same sheet of material but which have been cut
apart are not included here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.12 for similar oblique partitions unitary with a box
wall.
120.35 for similar oblique partitions but not formed from a
single sheet of material. [figure]
Subclass:
120.24
Parallel partitions folded from a single sheet of material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes at least two partitions which
are formed by folding a unitary sheet of material and which
are everywhere equidistant from one another.
(1) Note. Two separate partitions which were originally
portions of the same sheet of material but which have been
cut apart are not included here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.08 for similar partition construction wherein the
partitions are of one-piece construction with a box wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 23 for partitions formed
by bending a strip of flexible material.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.25
Including a nonunitary transverse partition (i.e., not of
one-piece construction with the parallel partitions):
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.24. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which defines an
angle with the parallel partitions but is part of a different
piece of material. [figure]
Subclass:
120.26
Including a transverse partition which is part of the single
sheet of material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.24. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which defines an
angle with the parallel partitions and is part of the same
piece of material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.08 for similar partition construction wherein the
partitions are of one-piece construction with the box.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.27
The parallel partitions are cut and folded from the
transverse partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.26. Subject
matter wherein each parallel partition is formed by severing
part of the transverse partition and folding that part out of
the plane of the transverse partition.
(1) Note. When the partitions are in erected form, the
absence of the severed sections of material leaves visible
gaps in that portion of the single sheet which forms the
transverse partition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.14 for similar partition structure cut and folded from a
box wall. [figure]
Subclass:
120.28
The transverse partition is horizontal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.26. Subject
matter wherein the transverse partition is parallel to the
bottom of the box. [figure]
Subclass:
120.29
Perpendicular partitions are part of a single sheet of
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes at least two partitions which
are formed by folding a unitary sheet of material and which
extend at a right angle to one another.
(1) Note. Two separate partitions which were originally
portions of the same sheet of material but have been cut
apart are not included here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.08 for similar partition construction wherein the
partitions are of one-piece construction with a box wall.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.31
Collapsible compartments formed by partitions permanently
attached to each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein two or more partitions are secured together in
such a way that (1) they cannot be separated without tearing
or cutting them and (2) they are configured so as to be
readily foldable into a relatively compact nonuse
arrangement.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.36 for partitions which are not permanently attached to
each other but which may form collapsible compartments.
[figure]
Subclass:
120.32
Horizontal partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which extends
parallel to the box bottom and divides the box into upper and
lower compartments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.19 120.21 and 120.28, for other box constructions which
include a horizontal partition. [figure]
Subclass:
120.33
Including partition retaining means which is not unitary with
the partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes means for maintaining the
partition in position, which means are part of a different
piece of material than the partition. [figure]
Subclass:
120.34
Retaining means includes channels or grooves for ends of the
partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.33. Subject
matter wherein the box includes structure in the form of a
depression, trough, or gap in the box material for receiving
the ends of a partition and maintaining them in position.
(1) Note. The "retaining means" may include a gap formed
between the edges of two, coplanar box flaps. [figure]
Subclass:
120.35
Oblique partition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a partition which defines
either an acute or an obtuse angle with a box wall or with
another partition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.35 for an oblique partition which is folded from a box
wall. [figure]
Subclass:
120.36
Nonunitary, intersecting partitions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes two individual partitions
which meet and cross one another.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, subclass 22 and 30+ for a wooden
receptacle having partitions formed from crossed strips of
material. [figure]
Subclass:
120.37
Self-sustaining container-like compartment-forming
structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein one of the compartments of the box is formed
by a separate construction which remains in erected,
compartment-forming condition of its own accord, and has a
substantially continuous peripheral wall which will surround
its contents.
(1) Note. The compartment-forming structure may include
additional compartment-forming elements within the confines
of the peripheral wall. However, none of these additional
elements may extend outwardly of the peripheral wall to form
a compartment exteriorly thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.01 for a plurality of separately usable boxes.
120.11 for tubular box sections having a partition folded
from, and one-piece with, a box wall. [figure]
Subclass:
120.38
Partition folded from an entire sheet of material separate
from the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 120.02. Subject
matter wherein the box includes at least one partition which
is formed by folding a sheet of material which is used only
to form that partition, and which material is not one-piece
with the box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.23 for two or more oblique partitions folded from a
single sheet of material.
120.24 for two or more parallel partitions folded from a
single sheet of material.
120.29 for perpendicular partitions folded from a single
sheet of material. [figure]
Subclass:
121
Including two or more separate access openings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes at least two different access
openings usable individually for insertion or removal of
content.
(1) Note. The separate access openings may be either in the
same box or in different box walls. [figure]
Subclass:
122
Including an access opening in a sidewall intended to permit
lateral insertion or removal of content:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the peripheral wall structure of the box includes an
opening which is intended to permit insertion or removal of
content in a generally horizontal direction.
(1) Note. An access opening may be either open or closed.
(2) Note. An access opening for this subclass must be
expressly disclosed as being for lateral insertion or removal
of content.
(3) Note. A box having an opening in its side wall for
another reason (e.g., for viewing or as thumb notch for
gripping the contents) is not proper for this subclass unless
it is also disclosed as being for lateral insertion or
removal of content. [figure]
Subclass:
122.1
Contents gravity-fed to access opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter
wherein the access opening is constructed to facilitate the
flow of content outwardly therethrough due to pull of
gravity.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
221, Article Dispensing, 33 and 303+ for a discharge opening
of lesser extent than an article which may utilize utilizing
gravity feed of articles. [figure]
Subclass:
122.2
Including an access opening in the box bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a bottom wall and the bottom wall
includes an opening which is used for insertion or removal of
contents. [figure]
Subclass:
122.21
Box includes two side walls which are not formed from the
same piece of box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein none of the material of one of two upwardly
extending box walls is attached to any of the material of the
other upwardly extending box wall prior to assembling the
box.
(1) Note. A connecting flap, such as a glue flap, which is
foldably attached to a first one of the two walls and secured
to the second is not considered to be part of the material of
the second.
Subclass:
122.22
One of the walls is made of wood, metal, or rigid
thermoplastic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.21. Subject
matter wherein one of the box walls is made substantially
entirely from wood, metal, or relatively inflexible material
which flows when heated and which is stable when cooled.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199.1 for a box having a separate, wooden reinforcing
element.
122.25 for a box having walls framed by lengths of rigid
material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 386 for a receptacle
having a pallet feature and which may include a wall, usually
the bottom wall, made from rigid thermoplastic, wood, or
metal.
217, Wooden Receptacles, for a receptacle made of wood.
Subclass:
122.23
Each of two pieces of box material folded into a "U" shape to
form a pair of opposed box walls connected by an intermediate
wall panel (e.g., "crossed blanks"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.21. Subject
matter wherein each of two pieces of box material, when
folded into erected condition, forms a pair of generally
parallel box walls which are attached to opposite ends of a
wall panel located between the box walls.
(1) Note. The two pieces of material may be related such
that the intermediate wall panels overlap to form a double
layer bottom wall or such that the intermediate wall panels
form opposed box walls (e.g., top and bottom walls).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, Digest 25, for a collection of receptacles
of that class type which are formed from U-shaped pieces of
material.
Subclass:
122.24
First and second opposed side walls and the bottom wall
formed from a single piece of material, and third and fourth
opposed side walls formed from two other pieces of material
(e.g., "Bliss box" type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.21. Subject
matter wherein the box is formed from at least three separate
pieces of material, one of the pieces forming a pair of
generally parallel, upstanding box walls which are attached
along fold lines to opposite ends of the bottom wall, the
other two pieces forming two other upstanding box walls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122.23 for a box formed from two U-shaped pieces of box
material.
Subclass:
122.25
The third and fourth walls framed by lengths of rigid
material (e.g., wood, metal, rigid thermoplastic):
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.24. Subject
matter wherein the third and fourth walls have attached
continuously around their perimeters one or more sections of
relatively inflexible material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122.22 for a box wherein one of the box walls is made of
wood.
199.1 for a box having a separate wooden reinforcing
element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 386 for a receptacle
having a pallet feature and which may include a wall, usually
the bottom wall, made from rigid thermoplastic, wood, or
metal.
217, Wooden Receptacles, for a receptacle made of wood.
Subclass:
122.26
Each of the third and fourth walls includes at least one
folded flap which is attached to the single piece of
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.24. Subject
matter wherein each of the two other upstanding box walls is
secured to an adjacent upstanding wall or to the bottom wall
by means of at least one foldably attached segment of
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
190 for other boxes (e.g., folded blank type) in which two
walls are connected by means of a folded flap.
Subclass:
122.27
Rectangular box having a bottom wall initially separate from
all of the side walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box is rectangular and none of the
material from which the bottom wall is made is attached to
any of the material from which the side walls are made prior
to assembling the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5.5 for a cylindrical box having a separate end wall.
117.02 for a collapsible box having a separate end cap which
is used to hold the side walls when they are in collapsed
condition.
Subclass:
122.28
Bottom wall hingedly attached to a side wall so that the box
can be folded flat along its side wall fold lines:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.27. Subject
matter wherein the bottom wall is secured to a side wall such
that it can be folded into a position which will allow the
box to be collapsed along hinge lines located between side
walls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.01 for a box which is collapsible along one or more
supplemental fold lines, i.e., fold lines which are in
addition to the fold lines needed to form the erected box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 6 for a box which can be collapsed by
folding and is not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
122.29
The bottom wall and a side wall interconnected by means of a
portion of one extending through an aperture in the other
(e.g., tabs on the bottom wall extend through slots in a side
wall):
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.27. Subject
matter wherein the bottom wall and a side wall are held
together by at least one part of one projecting through a
hole in the other.
Subclass:
122.3
The bottom wall includes upwardly extending flanges which
overlap the side walls on the outside of the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.27. Subject
matter wherein the bottom wall has upwardly projecting
elements which are adjacent to exterior portions of the side
walls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.19 for a box having a separate closure which has a
depending flange or tab.
Subclass:
122.31
The bottom wall is spaced upwardly from the bottom edges of
the side walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.27. Subject
matter wherein the bottom wall is above the bottom of the
side walls.
Subclass:
122.32
Multi-layer side or bottom wall having two or more layers of
paperboard which are initially separate from each other and
are coextensive with each other throughout substantially the
entire extent of the wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein at least one of the side walls or the bottom
wall is made from at least two sections of paperboard which
are unattached to one another prior to forming the box and
wherein the sections of paperboard form layers which are
adjacent one another in a face-to-face relationship and which
are substantially the same size as the wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.19 for a box with a separate closure having a flange
which extends along a box wall.
141 for a foldable wall extension (e.g., closure flap) with
a flange which extends along a box wall.
Subclass:
122.33
Including a vertically extending open-ended tube:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.32. Subject
matter wherein one of the layers of paperboard is provided by
an upright hollow structure having open ends.
Subclass:
122.34
Including a multilayer bottom wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 122.32. Subject
matter wherein at least the bottom wall is made from at least
two sections of paperboard arranged in facing relationship
which are not attached to one another prior to forming the
box.
Subclass:
123
Tiltable sidewall provides enlarged access opening in box
top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a box includes a generally upright wall which is
pivotable outwardly and downwardly to increase the size of
the access opening to facilitate insertion or removal of
content through the top of the box.
(1) Note. The access opening may be either open or closed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122 for a box having a tiltable side wall which provides an
access opening intended for lateral insertion or removal of
content. [figure]
Subclass:
123.1
Nonunitary, peelable closure or securing element (i.e., not
of one-piece construction with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes an individual element which is not
of one-piece construction with the box and which is either
(1) a closing means which is openable by means of a
releasable bond or (2) an element which maintains a closing
means in closed position and which is removable by means of a
releasable bond.
(1) Note. A box having a closure which is unitary with it
and having a separate securing element may be proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
245 for a releasable or frangible bond between unitary box
parts. [figure] [figure]
Subclass:
123.2
Including tearing or breaking means for opening a nonunitary
closure or releasing a nonunitary securing element (i.e., the
closure or securing element is not of one-piece construction
with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes either (1) an individual closing
means (i.e., not of one-piece construction with the box)
which includes means for rupturing it to gain access to the
box or (2) an individual element which maintains a closing
means in closed position and which has means for rupturing it
to facilitate opening the closing means and gaining access to
the contents of the box.
(1) Note. A box having both a closure which is of one-piece
construction with the box and a nonunitary securing element
may be proper for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 for a paperboard box having means for severing unitary
box material. [figure]
Subclass:
123.3
Tearing or breaking provides hinged reclosure element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 123.2. Subject
matter wherein the act of rupturing the closure results in a
closure element which pivots about an axis and is usable to
reclose the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
221 for a hinged reclosure element formed by tearing unitary
box material. [figure]
Subclass:
124
With closure for an access opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means for blocking the insertion of
removal of content through an access opening.
(1) Note. An access opening is an opening which is intended
to be used for the insertion or removal of content.
(2) Note. The closure does not necessarily have to block
the entire opening as long as it blocks the insertion or
removal of the disclosed intended content.
(3) Note. A closure, per se, is classified here if it is
disclosed for use with a paperboard box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 and 19+, for a box that is closed by sliding it into a
shell.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 265 for a cigarette box
with a closure. [figure] [caption]access opening; closure
Subclass:
125
With means for securing closure element in an open
configuration:
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means for holding a closure element
in its open condition. [figure]
[caption]Closure element; Securing means
Subclass:
125.01
Nonunitary closure (i.e., not of one-piece construction with
the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a closure element which is not
unitary with the box (i.e., not of one-piece construction
with the box).
(1) Note. A "nonunitary" closure may be permanently
attached to the box, so long as it is not of one-piece
construction with the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 200 for a separate closure for a
bottle or jar.
220, Receptacles, 200 for a separate closure for a container
not classified elsewhere. [figure]
Subclass:
125.015
Transparent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. A container
wherein the closure is made of a see-through material.
Subclass:
125.02
With means to bias closure into closed position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure includes means which
tend to force it to move toward, or to remain in, its closed
condition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
128 for a foldable wall extension having means for biasing
it into closed position. [figure]
Subclass:
125.03
Closure has secondary use (e.g., as an eating utensil):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is disclosed as having
a use in addition to its use as a closing means. [figure]
Subclass:
125.04
Pour spout:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.03. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is disclosed as being
used to guide the flow of contents when they are poured or
dumped from the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.42 for a box with a unitary closure useable as a pour
spout.
214 215+, and 248+, for a box having a pour spout formed by
severing unitary box material or separating releasably bonded
box parts. [figure]
Subclass:
125.05
Separately operable, superposed closures for one access
opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter including two closures which are (1) nonunitary with
the box, (2) large enough to individually close the box, (3)
positioned in overlying relationship, and (4) manipulated
individually during opening or closing of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 256 for similar closure structure for a
container not classified elsewhere. [figure]
Subclass:
125.06
Closure adjustable for different size access openings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure includes means for
modifying it to enable it to close access openings of
different sizes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 287 for a closure adaptable for
various sizes of openings in containers not classified
elsewhere. [figure]
Subclass:
125.07
Closure mounted for compound movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is attached to the box
by means which permit opening movement along two or more
different lines or planes of travel or about two or more axes
of rotation, or a combination thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 329 for a similar closure for a receptacle
not classified elsewhere. [figure]
[caption]separate closure pivots and slides
Subclass:
125.08
Closure mounted for swinging movement (e.g., hinged):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is mounted to the box
by means which permit it to rotate about an axis between its
opened and closed positions. [figure] [caption]separate
closure hingedly attached here
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 and 160.1, for a box having a hinged closure which is
one-piece with the box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 235 for a closure which pivots about
the opening of a bottle or jar.
220, Receptacles, 334 for a hinged closure for a receptacle
not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.09
Plug-type closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.08. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure extends into the access
opening in the box and sealingly engages the box material
around substantially the entire periphery of the opening.
[figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.17 for plug-type closures not mounted for swinging
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 294, 296+, 354, and 355+ for
a container not classified elsewhere.
220, Receptacles, subclass 787 and 789+ for a closure of the
stopper or plug type having preformed detents that are
internal of the receptacle mouth.
Subclass:
125.11
Including a nonunitary hinge (i.e., not of one-piece
construction with the box or closure):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.08. Subject
matter wherein the mounting means is an individual piece of
material (i.e., not part of either the box or the closure).
[figure]
Subclass:
125.12
Laterally slidable closure element (i.e., slides across
access opening):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure includes a part which,
during opening and closing of the box, moves in a plane which
is generally parallel to the plane of the access opening.
[figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.08 for a swinging closure that slides across an access
opening.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 468 for a
sliding closure for an article housing attached to a panel.
220, Receptacles, 345.1 for a similar closure for a
container not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.125
Sleevelike closure element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.12. Subject
matter wherein the laterally slidable closure element is an
opened-ended shell which extends around the box and covers
the access opening.
Subclass:
125.13
Closure secured to open box end by frame or ring:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an access opening formed by
an initially open end, the access opening being closed by a
nonunitary closure, the closure being maintained in position
by an element which is in the shape of a closed geometrical
figure which conforms to the shape of the periphery of the
box end. [figure]
Subclass:
125.14
For an access opening extending through a nonunitary box
end-closing element (i.e., the element is not of one-piece
construction with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an initially open end which
is closed by a nonunitary element, the nonunitary element
including an access opening which is closed by the nonunitary
closure. [figure] [caption]separate box end-closing
element
(1) Note. The initially open box end is not considered to
be an access opening because no content is inserted or
removed through it.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.15 for a closure for an access opening formed by a
cut-out in a box wall.
131.1 for an access opening cut out of a foldable wall
extension.
Subclass:
125.15
For an access opening formed by a cut-out in a box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure closes an access
opening which has been formed by the removal of box material
from a box wall. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.14 for a closure for an access opening extending through
a nonunitary box end-closing element.
131.1 for an access opening cut out of a foldable wall
extension.
Subclass:
125.16
Including a gasket:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure includes an element
which is made from flexible material and which aids in the
formation of a fluid-tight seal between the closure and the
box. [figure] [caption]gasket
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 341 for a gasket for a bottle or
jar.
220, Receptacles, subclass 217, 221, 226, 228, 287, 295, 304,
849, 357, 358, 378, and 795, for a gasket for a container not
classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.17
Plug-type closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure extends into the access
opening and sealingly engages the box material around
substantially the entire periphery of the opening. [figure]
[caption]plug-type closure
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.09 for plug-type closures mounted for swinging
movement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 294, 296+, 354, and 355+ for
a similar closure for a bottle or jar.
220, Receptacles, subclass 787 and 789+ for a similar
closure for a container not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.18
Tethered closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is secured to the box
by a flexible attaching means which allows limited movement
of the closure away from the box without complete detachment.
[figure]
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 306 for a closure tethered
to a bottle or jar.
220, Receptacles, subclass 375 for a tethered closure for a
receptacle not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.19
Closure includes a depending flange or tab which extends
along an adjacent box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure includes a downwardly
extending element which, when the closure is in its closed
position, overlies all or part of a box wall bordering the
access opening. [figure] [caption]closure; depending flange
(1) Note. The element may extend either exteriorly or
interiorly of the box.
(2) Note. The element may be anything from a relatively
small "leg" or "ear" which is attached along only a fraction
of the length or width of the closure (i.e., a tab), to a
piece of material which is attached along the entire length
or width of the extension and may cover most or all of an
adjacent box wall (i.e., a flange).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
141 for similar structure which is part of a foldable wall
extension.
Subclass:
125.21
With a nonunitary securing element (i.e., not of one-piece
construction with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is maintained in closed
position by an element which is not of one-piece construction
with either the box or the closure. [figure]
(1) Note. The securing element may be permanently secured
to either the box or the closure as long as it is not of
one-piece construction with either.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.37 for a closure that is of one-piece construction with
the box but has a nonunitary securing element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 273 for a nonunitary securing element
for a closure for a bottle or jar.
Subclass:
125.22
String, cord, or ribbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.21. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary securing element is an
elongated, slender, flexible element. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for a similar securing element for a closure flap for an
envelope.
125.37 for a similar securing element for a closure that is
one-piece construction with the box.
Subclass:
125.23
Nonunitary securing element on closure engages nonunitary
securing element on box (i.e., securing elements are not of
one-piece construction with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.21. Subject
matter wherein the box includes a means attached to one of
its walls and a means attached to the nonunitary closure
which means, when the box is closed, interengage with one
another to maintain the closure in its closed position.
[figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for a similar securing element for a closure flap for an
envelope.
Subclass:
125.24
Threaded:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the flange extends around the circumference of
the nonunitary closure and has screw threads which engage
with mating screw threads on the box when the box is closed.
[figure] [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 217 and 356 for a screw-threaded
closure for a bottle or jar.
220, Receptacles, 288 for a screw-threaded closure for a
container not classified elsewhere.
Subclass:
125.25
Flange or tab overlaps rolled container rim or bead:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the top edge of the peripheral wall of the box
is curved outwardly and downwardly and engages the flange or
tab of the nonunitary closure when the box is closed.
Subclass:
125.26
Flange or tab interlocks with downwardly extending flange of
tab on box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the top edge of the box has attached to it an
angularly related element which overlies all or part of a box
wall and which physically interconnects with the closure
flange or tab to maintain the nonunitary closure in closed
position. [figure]
Subclass:
125.27
Flange or tab interlocks with horizontal flange or tab on
box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the top edge of the box wall has attached to
it a horizontally extending element which physically
interconnects with the closure flange or tab to maintain the
nonunitary closure in its closed position. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.36 for a box closure that has no depending flange or tab
and interlocks with a horizontal flange on the box.
Subclass:
125.28
Flange or tab extends through opening in box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the box material includes a slit or aperture
for receiving the closure flange or tab of the nonunitary
closure. [figure]
Subclass:
125.29
Closure includes slit or aperture to receive a projection
from a box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure has an opening in it
which accepts a protrusion from a wall of the box for
maintaining the closure in its closed position. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
148 for a box having a wall extension which has a depending
flange which includes a slit or aperture for receiving a
projection from a box wall.
Subclass:
125.31
Flange or tab extends between two layers of box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the flange or tab lies between two thickness
of box material when the nonunitary closure is in its closed
position. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
151 for a box having a wall extension which includes a
flange or tab which extends between two layers of box
material.
Subclass:
125.32
Flange or tab extends into box interior:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.19. Subject
matter wherein the flange or tab lies inside the box when the
closure is in its closed position. [figure] [caption]closure;
flange
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for a box having a wall extension which includes a
depending flange or tab which lies inside the box when the
box is closed.
Subclass:
125.33
Closure bonded to box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is adhesively secured
or welded to the box. [figure]
Subclass:
125.34
Including a flexible sheet bonded to one or more closure
flaps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.33. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is a separate sheet of
flexible material which is secured to one or more box wall
extensions. [figure]
(1) Note. The box wall extensions may be folded after the
sheet of flexible material has been secured.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 for a box closure which comprises a unitary elongation
of a wall, which elongation is attached to the wall along a
fold line.
Subclass:
125.35
Bonded to box rim or adjacent flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.33. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary closure is adhesively secured
or welded to the box material which surrounds the access
opening. [figure] [caption]closure; box flange
Subclass:
125.36
Closure interlocks with horizontal flange on box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.01. Subject
matter wherein the top edges of the box walls have attached
to them horizontally extending elements which physically
interconnect with the nonunitary closure to maintain the
closure in its closed position. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.27 for a box closure that has a depending flange or tab
which physically interconnects with a horizontal flange on
the box.
Subclass:
125.37
Including a nonunitary securing element for a closure (i.e.,
element is not of one-piece construction with the box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the closure is maintained in closed position by an
element which is not of one-piece construction with the box.
[figure]
(1) Note. Each patent that is original in this subclass
will necessarily be drawn to a box having a closure that is
of one-piece construction with it. All boxes having a
nonunitary closure, including those permanently secured to
the box, will be found in subclasses 125.01+.
Subclass:
125.38
String, cord, or ribbon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.37. Subject
matter wherein the nonunitary securing element is an
elongated, slender, flexible element. [figure]
[caption]ribbon
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
77 for a similar securing element for a closure flap for an
envelope.
125.22 for a similar securing element for a closure which is
nonunitary with the box (includes those permanently secured
to the box).
Subclass:
125.39
For securing two or more closure flaps in place:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.37. Subject
matter wherein the box closure includes at least two wall
extensions which overlie the access opening and wherein the
nonunitary securing element maintains them in position when
the box is closed. [figure] [caption]securing elements,
closure flaps
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 for a box having one or more wall extensions used as
closure flaps which do not utilize a nonunitary securing
element.
Subclass:
125.41
Securing element extends through the outer of two overlapping
closure flaps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 125.39. Subject
matter wherein a first closure flap overlies a second closure
flap and the securing element projects through the first
closure flap. [figure]
Subclass:
125.42
One-piece box construction includes a closure useable as a
pour spout (e.g., gable-top carton):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a unitary closure (i.e., of
one-piece construction with the box) which, in its open
configuration, acts as a flow guide for dispensing the
contents of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.04 for similar structure wherein the closure is not of
one-piece construction with the box.
214 215+ and 248+, for a box having a pour spout formed by
severing unitary box material or separating releasably bonded
box parts.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
222, Dispensing, 526 and 566+ for similar structure for
containers made of a material other than paperboard.
Subclass:
126
Foldable wall extension (e.g., closure flap):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the closure comprises a unitary elongation of a wall,
(i.e., of one-piece construction with the wall) which
elongation is hingedly attached to the wall along a fold
line. [figure] [caption]closure movable to pour spout
position by unfolding only; no tearing involved
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.34 for a box having foldable wall extensions which have
a flexible sheet bonded to them.
125.37 for a box having one or more foldable wall extensions
which are maintained in position by a separate closure
securing element. [figure] [caption]foldable wallextension
Subclass:
127
Two opposed extensions have folded confronting flanges:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein each of two opposite box walls has a foldable wall
extension hingedly attached to it and wherein (a) each
extension projects only partway across the access opening
when it is closed and (b) each extension has either an
inwardly or outwardly projecting foldable element which faces
the corresponding foldable element of the opposed extension.
[figure]
Subclass:
128
Including means for biasing extension into closed position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means which tend to force the
extension to move toward, or to remain, in its closed
condition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.02 for a separate closure having means to bias it into
its closed position. [figure]
Subclass:
129
Telescoping closure formed from plural extensions:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein portions of wall extensions are connected together to
form a cap-like closure which is guided in reciprocating
movement to open and close the access opening.
[figure]
Subclass:
129.1
Slide-operated closure flap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein a closure flap is connected to an element which is
mounted for movement along the surface of the box and which
can be operated to move the closure flap between open and
closed positions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for similar structure in which a telescoping closure is
formed from plural extensions.
Subclass:
130
Including stop to limit opening movement of closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
including means to prevent the closure from opening past a
given position. [figure]
Subclass:
131
Closed extension includes fixed and movable portions joined
at a hinge line:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the extension, in closed condition, includes a first
part which remains immobilized with respect to the box wall
to which it is attached and a second part, which is pivotally
attached to the first part along a fold line. [figure]
Subclass:
131.1
Access opening cut out of a foldable wall extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein a foldable wall extension includes an access opening
formed by removal of material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.14 for a closure for an access opening extending through
a nonunitary box end-closing element.
125.15 for a closure for an access opening formed by a
cut-out in a box wall. [figure] [caption]wall extension
Subclass:
132
Overlapping extensions bonded together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes two or more extensions which
overlie one another and are adhesively secured or welded to
one another. [figure] [caption]overlapping extensions
Subclass:
133
Including a sealing web formed by partial delamination of a
wall extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes a lamina of box material which
has been partially torn from a wall extension, formerly part
of its thickness, and which aids in the prevention of leakage
along at least part of the perimeter of the across opening.
(1) Note. An indentation may be a point, a line or an area.
[figure] [caption]extensions
Subclass:
134
Including embossing or scoring to enhance the bond:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the extensions includes an
indentation to facilitate or enhance the bonding of the
extensions to one another.
(1) Note. An indentation may be a point, a line or an area.
[figure] [caption]embossing
Subclass:
135
Including means to restrain inward movement of inner
extensions during bonding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter
wherein means are provided to limit the inward movement of
the inner extension while it is being bonded to the outer
extension. [figure]
Subclass:
136
Extensions bonded by means of a cohesive or pressure
sensitive type adhesive:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter
wherein a portion of one of the extensions has a coating of
material which causes the extensions to adhere together when
overlapped in response to pressure, or each extension has a
coating of material which sticks to itself upon contact when
the extensions are overlapped. [figure]
Subclass:
137
Extensions of adjacent box walls hingedly attached together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes extensions of two walls that are
next to each other, which extensions are attached to one
another along a fold line. [figure] [caption]adjacent
extensions
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
138 for similar subject matter involving extensions which
are not bonded together.
Subclass:
138
Extensions of adjacent box walls hingedly attached together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes extensions of two walls that are
next to each other, which extensions are attached to one
another along a fold line.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for similar subject matter including bonded overlapping
extensions.
184 for similar structure in a bottom wall. [figure]
Subclass:
139
Three extensions form a pocket to receive fourth extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Subject matter
wherein three hingedly connected extensions are foldable to
form a partially enclosed recess which will accept insertion
of a fourth extension. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
184 for similar structure in a bottom wall.
Subclass:
140
One extension extends along an adjacent box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Subject matter
wherein, when the access opening is closed, one of the
hingedly attached extensions overlies a box wallwhich borders
the access opening. [figure]
Subclass:
141
Extension includes a depending flange or tab which extends
along an adjacent box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the extension includes a foldable element which, when
the extension is in its closed position, overlies all or part
of a box wall bordering the access opening. [figure]
(1) Note. The "foldable element" may extend either
exteriorly or interiorly of the box.
(2) Note. The "foldable element" may be anything from a
relatively small "lug" or "ear" which is attached along only
a fraction of the length or width of extension (i.e., a
"tab") to a piece of paperboard which is attached along
substantially the entire length or width of the extension and
may cover most or all of an adjacent box wall (i.e., a
"flange").
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.19 for a separate closure having similar flange
or tab structure.
Subclass:
142
Two or more extensions include a depending flange or tab:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes at least two extensions having a
depending flange or tab. [figure] [caption]two extensions,
depending flanges
Subclass:
143
Each of two opposed extensions includes flanges or tabs
depending from two opposite edges:
This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes (a) two extensions which are
attached to opposing box walls, and (b) at least two flanges
or tabs attached to opposing edges of each extension.
[figure] [caption]flanges or tabs, opposed extensions
Subclass:
144
Flange connected to two box walls by a foldable web:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the extensions includes a depending flange which is
attached to two side walls by means of a segment of box
material which is unitary with all three elements and is
folded upon itself when the box is closed. [figure]
[caption]two box walls, flange, foldable web
Subclass:
145
Plural flanges interconnected to form a skirt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the extension includes two or more depending flanges,
each of which is connected to the flange or flanges which are
adjacent to it to form a border which overlaps the box walls.
[figure] [caption]plural interconnected flanges
Subclass:
146
Box wall or portion thereof pivots with extension during
opening of the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 145. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of the wall to which the extension
is attached remains movable with respect to it when the box
is closed, and pivots when the extension is moved to an open
position. [figure] [caption]pivoting box wall portion
Subclass:
147
Flange or tab folded to extend along two or more box walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the extension includes a depending flange which is
folded to overlie at least two box walls.
(1) Note. The flange may overlie two adjacent side walls or
a side wall and the bottom wall. [figure] [caption]folded
flange or tab two box walls
Subclass:
148
Flange or tab includes slit or aperture to receive a
projection from a box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein a depending flange or tab has an opening in it
disclosed for accepting a protrusion from a wall of the box
to aid in maintaining the closure in its closed position.
[figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.29 for a separate closure having a slit or aperture
which receives a projection from a box wall.
Subclass:
149
Flange or tab extends through opening in box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the box material includes a slit or aperture
disclosed for receiving the flange or tab which depends from
the extension. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.28 for a separate closure having similar flange or tab
structure.
157 and 158, for interlocking extensions which include at
least one projection extending through at least one opening
in the box material.
185 for mechanically interlocked bottom wall flaps.
Subclass:
150
Opening extends through a wall extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Subject matter
wherein the slit or aperture is located in and extends
through an extension of a box wall. [figure]
Subclass:
151
Flange or tab extends between two layers of box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the flange or tab lies between two thicknesses of
stock material when the access opening is closed. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.31 for a separate closure having a flange or tab when
extends between two layers of box material.
Subclass:
152
Flange or tab extends into box interior:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the flange or tab lies inside the box when the access
opening is closed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.31 and 125.37+, for a closure securing element which
separate from the box.
125.32 for a separate closure having a flange or tab which
extends into the box interior.
149 for a flange or tab which extends into the box interior
through an opening in the box material.
151 for a flange or tab which extends between two layers of
box material and has a portion inside the box. [figure]
[caption]flange or tab
Subclass:
153
Including means for securing flange or tab in closed
position:
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Subject matter
including means which tend to resist the removal of the
flange or tab from the box when the access opening is closed.
[figure] [caption]flange or tab, securing means
Subclass:
154
Extension includes two or more depending flanges or tabs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Subject matter
wherein the foldable wall extension has at least two flanges
or tabs depending from it. [figure]
Subclass:
155
Plural extensions mechanically interlocked with each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein two or more extensions are physically interconnected
in such a manner that movement of each extension is
constrained by at least one of the others, even in the
absence of a bond or separate fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117 for interlocking bottom flaps which automatically form a
bottom wall during erection of collapsed box.
132 for extensions which are bonded together.
139 for an extension which extends into a pocket formed by
three others.
185 for similar subject matter comprising a box bottom wall.
[figure] [caption]plural extensions
Subclass:
156
One extension interlocks with at least two others:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein one extension is physically interconnected with two
or more other extensions. [figure]
Subclass:
157
The one extension projects through an opening in each of the
others:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Subject matter
wherein the interconnection is formed by a portion or
portions of the one extension extending through a slit or
aperture in each of the other extensions.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
149 for a foldable wall extension having depending flange or
tab which extends along an adjacent box wall and through an
opening in the box material. [figure]
Subclass:
158
One extension projects through two separate openings in
another extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Subject matter
wherein the interconnection is formed by at least a portion
of one extension extending through two spaced openings (an
opening being either a slit or an aperture) in another
extension. [figure] [caption]separate openings, one
extension
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
149 for a foldable wall extension having a depending flange
or tab which extends along an adjacent box wall and through
an opening in the box material.
Subclass:
159
Extension formed of two or more thicknesses of box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the extension is formed of at least two layers of
stock material. [figure]
Subclass:
160
Access opening includes a rim for supporting a wall
extension:
This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a ledge which extends around a
portion of the perimeter of the opening and upon which the
foldable wall extension rests when it is in its closed
position. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.35 for a separate closure which is bonded to a box rim
or horizontal flange.
Subclass:
160.1
Hinged closure includes material cut from a box sidewall
(e.g., cigarette box):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a closure which rotates between its
open and closed positions and which is made in part from box
material which forms part of a box side wall when the box is
closed. [figure] [caption]hinged closure, material cut from
sidewalls; sidewalls
(1) Note. This subclass must necessarily be limited to
boxes with unitary hinged closures since boxes with
nonunitary closures (i.e., not of one-piece construction with
the box) are found in subclasses 125.01+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.08 for a box having a nonunitary hinged closure.
Subclass:
160.2
Including means to facilitate the application of an opening
force to the closure (e.g. pulltab, thumb notch, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes means which make it easier to
apply a force to the closure to move it from its closed
position to an open position. [figure] [caption]closure, pull
tab
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
924 for cross reference art collections of means to
facilitate gripping a tear strip.
Subclass:
161
A box wall includes box material cut from another box wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a section of box material is at least partially
severed from one box wall, and has been moved out of the
plane of said one box wall and into a position to form part
of a different box wall. [figure] [caption]bottom wall cut
and folded from sidewalls
(1) Note. Normally the box material remains hingedly
attached to the wall from which it is severed and is folded
into its new position.
(2) Note. In the completed box, the absence of the severed
material leaves a gap in the box wall, or one of the layers
of the box wall, from which the severed material has been
removed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.114 for a partition cut and folded from a box wall.
120.27 for parallel partitions cut and folded from a
transverse partition.
Subclass:
162
Window or transparent portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a box wall is provided with means for viewing a
portion of the box content. [figure]
(1) Note. A "window" may be nothing more than an aperture
extending through the box material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 45.31 for a box of that
class type having a window.
220, Receptacles, 662 for other receptacles having a
transparent wall.
Subclass:
163
Horizontal, outwardly extending bottom flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein a relatively flat segment of box material extends
laterally outwardly from the bottom of a box side wall.
[figure] [caption]bottom flanges
Subclass:
164
Different height sidewalls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes two upwardly extending sidewalls
having different vertical dimensions. [figure]
[caption]different height side walls
Subclass:
164.1
Flexible or flaccid external covering formed from an
initially separate sheet of material (e.g., wrapper):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box has an external layer of pliant
material that is formed separately from the box material and
is subsequently attached to the box or the box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.18 for a flexible wrapper, per se, for wrapping a
paperboard box.
116.5 for a box having a decorative wrapping or lamination.
118 for a box having a detachable information band.
164.2 for a box having a pliant, nonbag inner lining.
5.81 for a box made from a material which includes a coating
or a lamination or is permeated with a substance.
203 for a box having a flexible outer wrapper and means to
facilitate opening it by severing the box material or the
wrapper.
923 for an art collection of gift wrapped boxes.
Subclass:
164.2
Flexible or flaccid, internal, nonbag lining formed from an
initially separate sheet of material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box includes an inner layer of pliant
material that is formed separately from the box material and
is subsequently attached to the box material or inserted into
the box.
(1) Note. To be a bag lining, the pliant material, when
taken alone, must form a complete container. If a box seam
structure includes a layer of box material between two layers
of pliant material, the pliant material does not form a
complete container. For example, if the pliant material is
secured to each of a plurality of bottom-forming flaps prior
to folding, and the flaps are later folded and secured in
overlapped condition, the pliant material does not form a
complete container.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.27 for a box having an inner flexible or flaccid bag
liner,
164.1 for a box having a flexible or flaccid external
covering, and
5.81 for a box made from a material which includes a coating
or a lamination or is permeated with a substance,.
Subclass:
165
A sidewall includes a horizontally or downwardly extending
panel attached along a horizontal fold line which is spaced
above the box bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a flap which projects laterally or
downwardly from a wall and is connected to the wall along a
laterally extending fold line which is located above the
bottom of the box. [figure] [caption]horizontal fold line;
downwardly extending panel
(1) Note. The panel does not add to the content holding
volume of the box.
(2) Note. The panel can be attached to a corner connector
(i.e., "corner fold" or "corner flap") which has become part
of a side wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.13 for a partition folded from a downwardly extending
sidewall extension.
126 for a foldable wall extension which closes an access
opening.
Subclass:
166
Separate reinforcing member located within fold:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein a strengthening element lies adjacent the fold line
between the side wall and the panel. [figure]
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
199 for a separate reinforcing element for a box not
specific to this subclass.
Subclass:
167
Panel forms a hollow sidewall or sidewall portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel forms a double layer side wall or sidewall
section having a significant air space between layers.
[figure]
Subclass:
168
Hollow sidewall has a nonrectangular cross section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Subject matter
wherein the panels forming the periphery of the hollow side
wall provide it with a nonrectangular cross section. [figure]
[caption]nonrectangular hollow wall
Subclass:
169
Panel forms planar, horizontal flange or flap spaced from box
bottom:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel extends laterally from the side wall to
which it is connected.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
126 for a foldable wall extension which closes an access
opening. [figure]
Subclass:
170
Flange or flap includes a portion of a folded corner
connector (i.e., "corner fold" or "corner flap"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Subject matter
wherein the laterally extending panel includes a horizontal
portion of a corner connector, the vertical portion of the
corner connector joining a sidewall along a vertical fold
line.
(1) Note. A corner connector is a folded extension of a
side wall which overlaps an adjacent side wall to connect the
walls together. It may be unitary with one or both walls.
[figure] [caption]folded corner connector; portion of folded
corner connector; planar horizontal flange
Subclass:
171
Panel is located outside the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel is located on the exterior of box.
[figure] [caption]downwardly extending panel
Subclass:
172
Panel includes a folded flap or tab which overlaps an
adjacent box wall (e.g., sidewall or bottom wall):
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel includes a hinged portion which overlies a
box wall which adjoins the sidewall from which the panel
extends. [figure] [caption]downwardly extensions panel;
folded flap or tab; adjacent box wall
Subclass:
173
One or more flaps combine to cover entire bottom wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter
wherein one or more hinged portions of one or more panels
combine to completely cover all of the bottom wall. [figure]
[caption]folded flaps or tab; downwardly extending panels
Subclass:
174
Flap or tab overlaps an adjacent sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Subject matter
wherein the box wall which the flap or tab overlaps is a side
wall which adjoins the sidewall from which the panels
extends. [figure] [caption]downwardly extending panel; folded
flap; adjacent side wall
Subclass:
175
Flap or tab is coplanar with a downwardly extending panel of
the adjacent sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter
wherein the flap or tab lies in the same plane as a
downwardly folded extension of the adjoining sidewall.
(1) Note. Normally the adjacent sidewall extension will
have a notched-out or cut away portion sized to receive the
flap or tab. [figure] [caption]downwardly extending panel of
adjacent sidewall; folded flap or tab; downwardly extending
panel
Subclass:
176
Flap or tab underlies a downwardly extending panel of the
adjacent sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 174. Subject matter
wherein the flap or tab lies between the adjoining side wall
and a downwardly folded extension of the adjoining sidewall.
[figure] [caption]adjacent sidewall ; folded flap or tab;
downwardly extending panels
Subclass:
177
Panel has opening or notch to receive a portion of a folded
corner connector (i.e., "corner fold" or "corner flap"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein at least a part of a laterally folded extension of an
adjacent sidewall extends through a slit or cut-out in the
panel.
(1) Note. The "laterally folded extension" (corner
connector) may be either a foldable web element unitary with
both side walls or a folded flap element which is unitary
with only one of the adjacent sidewalls.
(2) Note. A cutout may include an aperture which is totally
surrounded by box material or an aperture which extends to an
edge and is only partially surrounded by box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
186 for a box having a folded web corner element.
190 for a box having a folded flap corner element. [figure]
Subclass:
178
Panel or panel portion projects into an opening or notch in
the box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of the panel extends through a
slit or a cutout in the box material.
(1) Note. A cutout may include an aperture which is totally
surrounded by box material or an aperture which extends to an
edge and is only partially surrounded by box material.
[figure]
Subclass:
179
Opening or notch located in folded corner connector (i.e.,
"corner fold" or "corner flap"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Subject matter
wherein the slit or cutout extends through a laterally folded
extension of an adjacent sidewall.
(1) Note. The "laterally folded extension" (corner
connector) may be either a foldable web element unitary with
both sidewalls or a folded flap element which is unitary with
only one of the adjacent sidewalls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
186 for a box having a folded web corner element.
190 for a box having a folded flap corner element. [figure]
[caption]downwardly folded panel; folded corner connector
Subclass:
180
Panel or panel portion is located between two layers of box
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of the panel extends between two
thicknesses of box material. [figure] [caption]downwardly
folded panel; two layers of box material
Subclass:
181
Panel secured in folded position by a separate fastening
device (e.g., adhesive tape, staple, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel is fixed in its final location by an
attached fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
182 for a panel secured by a heat weld or adhesive, per se.
[figure]
Subclass:
182
Panel secured in folded position by a heat weld or adhesive,
per se:
This subclass is indented under subclass 165. Subject matter
wherein the panel is fixed in its final location by means of
adhesive or a thermoplastic weld (e.g., as between two layers
of paperboard coated with a thermoplastic material). [figure]
[caption]panel to be folded downwardly; adhesive
Subclass:
182.1
Box includes straight sidewalls and rounded corners:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein at least two of the box sidewalls are of linear
extent and at least two of the corners are curved.
[figure]
Subclass:
183
Bottom wall includes a folded extension of a sidewall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes a bottom wall which is formed at
least in part from a unitary elongation of a sidewall, which
elongation is connected to the sidewall along a fold line.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117 for a multipart bottom wall which forms automatically
during erection of collapsed box.
155 for similar construction constituting a closure for an
access opening. [figure]
Subclass:
184
Extensions of adjacent sidewalls foldably attached together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter
wherein the bottom includes elongations of two sidewalls that
are next to each other, which elongations are attached to one
another along a fold line. [figure] [caption]adjacent
sidewalls; folded attached extensions
Subclass:
185
Plural extensions mechanically interlocked with each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Subject matter
wherein two or more extensions are physically interconnected
in such a manner that movement of each extension is
constrained by at least one of the others.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117 for interlocking bottom flaps which automatically form a
bottom wall during erection of the collapsed box.
155 for similar subject matter forming a closure. [figure]
[caption]mechanically interlocked extensions
Subclass:
185.1
Single piece of paperboard folded to form a box having four
or more multilayer walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject
matter wherein the box is folded from a single blank of
paperboard which is folded such that each of at least four of
the box walls includes two or more layers of paperboard.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165 for a box folded from a single blank of paperboard in
which multilayer side walls are formed by folding a
vertically extending side wall extension downwardly upon
itself.
Subclass:
186
Adjacent sidewalls connected by a folded web unitary with
both (i.e., "corner fold"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein two adjoining sidewalls are attached together by
means of segment of box material which is an extension of
both walls and which is doubled upon itself along a fold line
when the box is in erected condition. [figure]
Subclass:
187
And by a laterally folded extension which is unitary with
only one of the sidewalls (i.e., corner flap):
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the same two sidewalls are additionally attached
together by an elongation which is connected to only one of
the walls along a folded line and overlies and is secured to
the other wall. [figure] [caption]folded web; laterally
folded extension
Subclass:
188
Tablike member on web extends through opening in box
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the folded web includes a projection which extends
through a slit or aperture in part of the box. [figure]
[caption]tablike opening; opening
Subclass:
189
Web secured in folded position by a separate fastening device
(e.g., adhesive tape, staple, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 186. Subject matter
wherein the web is fixed in its final location by an attached
fastener. [figure] [caption]separate fastening device
Subclass:
190
A sidewall includes a folded lateral extension of an adjacent
sidewall (e.g., "corner flap"):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein an elongation of a first, generally upright box wall
forms at least a part of an adjoining, generally upright box
wall, the elongation being joined to the first wall along a
fold line. [figure] [caption]folded lateral extension;
sidewall
Subclass:
191
Extension forms hollow, upstanding corner element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter
wherein the extension is folded to form, either by itself or
with the two adjoining box walls, a generally vertical and
substantially empty box part. [figure] [caption]hollow
element; extension
Subclass:
192
Each of two adjacent sidewalls has a folded lateral extension
where they join:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter
wherein each of the adjoining sidewalls has an extension
which overlaps at least part of the other wall where they
come together. [figure] [caption]extensions
Subclass:
193
Folded extensions of opposed sidewalls overlap one another:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter
wherein each of the two sidewalls, which form opposite sides
of the box, has a laterally folded extension which extends
toward and overlies the other extension. [figure]
[caption]opposed sidewalls; overlapping extensions
Subclass:
194
And are mechanically interlocked with each other:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Subject matter
wherein the overlapped extensions are physically
interconnected in such a manner that movement of each
extension is constrained by the other even in the absence of
a bond or separate fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 for mechanically interlocked closure flaps. [figure]
[caption]overlapping extensions
Subclass:
195
Extension projects into an opening in the box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter
wherein at least a portion of the extension extends through a
slit or a cutout in the stock material. [figure]
[caption]extension; opening
Subclass:
196
Extension projects into two or more separate openings:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Subject matter
wherein the extension extends through at least two spaced
opening (e.g., slits or cutouts) in the box material.
[figure] [caption]extension; openings
Subclass:
197
Extension includes a downwardly opening slit or notch:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195. Subject matter
wherein the extension includes a cut line or cutout which has
box material above it and on two sides of it, but not below
it, and is laterally bounded by two downwardly extending free
edges of box. [figure] [caption]extension; downwardly opening
notch
Subclass:
198
Extension secured in folded position by a separate fastening
device (e.g., adhesive tape, staple, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 190. Subject matter
wherein the extension is fixed in its final location by an
attached fastener. [figure] [caption]extension; separate
fastening device
Subclass:
198.1
Adjacent sidewalls connected only by a separate securing
element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein two adjoining, upwardly extending box walls are
attached together by a device which is not of one-piece
construction with the box, and which is the only connection
between them.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
189 and 198, for a separate fastening device for securing a
"corner fold" or a "corner flap" in position.
199 for a separate reinforcing element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
217, Wooden Receptacles, 69 for a wooden receptacle having a
stay.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, 115 for a method of
forming a box by securing two distinct members together with
a distinct securing element. [figure] [caption]separate
securing element
Subclass:
198.2
Miscellaneous joint construction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means, not classified elsewhere, for
connecting two box parts together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5.5 for a box end structure which may include a joint
construction for connecting it to the box walls.
117 for a joint construction which forms an automatic
bottom.
124 for a joint construction which forms a closure for an
access opening.
183 for a joint construction which connects together box
sidewall extensions to form a bottom wall.
186 for a joint construction which uses a "corner fold" to
connect adjacent sidewalls together.
190 for a joint construction which uses a "corner flap" to
connect adjacent sidewalls together.
198.1 for a joint construction which uses only a separate
securing element to connect adjacent sidewalls together.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
272.2 for a method of forming a joint by application of
electrical, magnetic or radiant energy.
220, Receptacles, 75 for a seam or joint for a container not
classified elsewhere, and digest 31 for a container having a
sonic seal.
383, Flexible Bags, 107 for specified seam structure in a
flexible bag.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 57 for sheets
or webs which are edge-spliced or joined, and subclasses 346+
for a seam which has been formed by heat or solvent
activation.
493, Manufacturing Container or Tube From Paper; or Other
Manufacturing From a Sheet or Web, 121 for a method of
forming a box by securing distinct members together, and
subclasses 331+ for a method of forming a box including the
step of coating with adhesive. [figure] [caption]joint
Subclass:
198.3
Including separate securing element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 198.2. Subject
matter wherein the connecting means includes an element which
is not of one-piece construction with the box.
(1) Note. Adhesive, per se, is not considered to be a
separate element. [figure] [caption]separate securing
element; joint
Subclass:
199
Separate reinforcing element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein either: (a) the box material includes structure which
has been added to it at a selected location to strengthen it
(e.g., strand of wire or cord, slat of stiff material such as
wood or plastic) or (b) a brace extends between wall panels
to prevent bulging.
(1) Note. A reinforced structure formed by mere folding or
multiple thicknesses of box material is not considered to be
a separate element for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
166 for a separate reinforcing element located within the
fold of a downwardly extending panel attached to a sidewall.
[figure]
Subclass:
199.1
Wooden reinforcing element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject
matter wherein the reinforcing element is made from wood.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122.22 for a box wherein one of its walls is made of wood.
122.25 for a box having walls framed by lengths of rigid
material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 386 for a receptacle
having a pallet feature and which may include a wall, usually
the bottom wall, made from rigid thermoplastic, wood, or
metal.
217, Wooden Receptacles, for a receptacle made of wood.
Subclass:
200
Having means to facilitate opening the box by severing (e.g.,
tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.) box material or outer
wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Box which
includes means that expedite or enable parting of box
material or flaccid exterior covering to gain access to the
box interior to insert or remove content.
(1) Note. The "means to facilitate opening" may include one
or more of the following: (a) an inherent characteristic of
the box material (e.g., grain direction), or (b) a weakening
of the box material (e.g., a score line), or (c) an
additional element (e.g., a tear string).
(2) Note. Tearing is defined as failure of the box material
by tension at a line of separation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.05 for a wrapper, per se, including means to facilitate
opening by tearing.
123.2 for a separate closure (i.e., not of one-piece
construction with the box) having means to facilitate opening
by severing (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.).
307 for an envelope having means to facilitate opening by
severing (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, subclass 2 for a carton opener.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 45.12 for a
display-type box having a rupturable wall portion, subclass
222 for a mixing container having a tear strip or piercing
means, subclass 264 for a tobacco product-containing package
having severing means, subclass 469 for a blister pack having
a frangible closure, and subclass 532 for an ampule, capsule,
pellet, or granule container having rupture means for access
to the contents.
215, Bottles and Jars, for a closure for or combined with a
bottle or jar, and in particular, 247 for a self-sealing
pierceable-type closure and subclasses 250+ for a closure
having a frangible member or portion.
220, Receptacles, 200 for a closure, per se, or a closure
combined with a container not classified elsewhere, in
particular, subclass 207 for a closure having a rupturable
vent, subclass 257 for superposed closures having a
destructible outer closure, subclass 258 for superposed
closures having a destructible inner closure, and subclasses
265+, for a closure having a frangible member or portion.
221, Article Dispensing, 31 for a dispensing means having a
cutter or punch for forming an outlet opening.
222, Dispensing, 80 for a dispensing means having a cutter
or punch for forming an outlet opening in a container and
subclass 541 for a frangible element for an outlet.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, 39 for a housing
(e.g., a box) for a work supply (e.g., aluminum foil, plastic
wrap, etc.) and, in particular, subclasses 48+ for a single
blank container having a cutting edge.
383, Flexible Bags, 200 for a flexible bag having severing
means.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 76 for frangible food having a score line
or weakened portion, subclass 122 for a food package having a
scored or perforated line and subclass 123 for a food package
having a tearing appendage.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43
for a sheet, web, or layer which has been weakened to
facilitate tearing and subclasses 131+, particularly subclass
136, for sheet material having slits or apertures.
Subclass:
201
Box includes a curved sidewall (e.g., cylindrical, conical,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Subject matter
wherein the box sidewall is arcuate in shape.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4.5 for a box having a cylindrical or conical body or wall
structure but no severing means.
93 for open-ended cylindrical tubes, usually used for
mailing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 830 for a
cross-reference art collection of biscuit packages, which are
usually cylindrical in shape.
Subclass:
202
Helical severing path:
This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Subject matter
wherein the box is severed along a spiral-shaped path during
the opening process.
Subclass:
203
Box includes flexible outer wrapper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box is covered by an external sheet of flaccid
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.05 for a wrapper, per se, having tearing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 264 for a
wrapped package of cigarettes having severing means.
Subclass:
204
Combined with, or modified for opening by, a sharp-edged
cutting implement or a piercing implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box is combined with, or modified for opening by,
an instrument having a keen edge or a sharp point.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
238 for a box having a separate tearing element (e.g., tear
string) which is gripped and pulled to open the box.
308 for an envelope combined with, or modified for opening
by, a cutting or piercing implement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, subclass 2 for a carton opener.
220, Receptacles, 277 for a closure having cutting,
punching, or cutter accommodating means.
221, Article Dispensing, 31 for a dispensing means having a
cutter or punch for forming an outlet opening.
222, Dispensing, 81 for a dispensing means having a cutter
or punch for forming a dispensing opening in a container.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 202 for a bag combined with, or
modified for opening by a cutting or piercing implement.
Subclass:
205
Tearing facilitated by specified fiber or molecular
orientation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box material includes either filaments or
molecules arranged in a particular way to make it easier to
tear open the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
940 for an article made from a material which may have
either fibers or molecules aligned in a specified direction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 201 for a bag made from a
material which has either fibers or molecules aligned in a
specified direction and subclass 908 for an art collection of
bags having specified grain direction or molecular
orientation.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 105 for
grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers,
or components in angular relation; subclass 114 for grain,
strips, or filamentary elements in different layers or
components in parallel relation; and subclass 910 for a
cross-reference art collection of products made from a
material having molecular orientation.
Subclass:
206
Including a coating or lamination (e.g., adhesive tape)
covering a line of weakness:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box material includes a line of reduced strength
which is overlain by a layer of material.
Subclass:
207
Tearing means includes offset score lines in opposite faces
of a layer of box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein a layer of box material includes a groove or slit
extending only partially through it from one side of the
material and another generally parallel groove or slit
extending only partially through it from the obverse side of
the material and wherein the two slits or grooves are spaced
from one another in a direction parallel to the surface of
the layer.
Subclass:
208
Surface portion of box material stripped away during opening
(e.g., delaminating, tearing surface fibers, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein tearing through less than the entire thickness of box
material occurs during the opening process.
Subclass:
209
Coating of adhesive-repelling material adjacent the surface
portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Subject matter
wherein the surface of the box material next to the surface
portion to be stripped includes a coating or layer of
material which diminishes or eliminates the ability of the
box material to form a bond.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
246 for a releasable or frangible bond formed using an
adhesive repellent or other "resist" material.
Subclass:
210
Tearing provides reusable closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein tearing the box material frees a portion of the box,
which portion is used to reclose the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101.2 for a reclosable box having reduced volume when
reclosed.
123.3 for a closure element or a closure securing element
which is not of one-piece construction with the box and which
provides a hinged reusable closure element when torn.
Subclass:
211
Reusable closure includes an initially separate box closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure includes a closure which was
unattached to the box prior to closing it for the first
time.
(1) Note. The initially separate closure is not torn during
the tearing process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
123.2 for an initially separate box closure which is torn
during opening.
Subclass:
212
Including a releasable or frangible bond (e.g., peel seal)
for securing the reusable closure in position prior to
tearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein a peelable or frangible adhering means (e.g., glue,
heat seal, etc.) is provided between two box parts to help
retain the reusable closure in position before the box is
torn open.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80.5 for an envelope having a releasable or frangible bond.
123.1 for a box having a separate closure or securing
element having a releasable or frangible bond.
245 for other boxes closed by a releasable or frangible bond
but having no tearing means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 210 for a bag closed by a
releasable or frangible bond.
Subclass:
213
Gable-top box (e.g., milk carton):
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the box has a gabled top (i.e., two opposing sides of
the receptacle terminate in upwardly and inwardly extending
portions which meet to form triangles which face two other
opposing sides of the box).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
249 for a gable-top box having a pour spout formed by
unsecuring a releasable or frangible bond.
Subclass:
214
Pour spout:
This subclass is indented under subclass 213. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure is disclosed as being used to
guide the flow of contents when they are poured or dumped
from the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.04 for a separate closure having a secondary use as a
pour spout.
215 for similar pour spout structure which is not part of a
gable-top box.
248 for a box having a pour spout formed by separating
releasably bonded box parts.
Subclass:
215
Pour spout:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure is disclosed as being used to
guide the flow of contents when they are poured or dumped
from the receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.04 for a separate closure having a secondary use as a
pour spout.
214 for a pour spout formed by tearing a gable top box.
248 for a box having a pour spout formed by separating
releasably bonded box parts.
Subclass:
216
Pour spout formed by tearing a sealing fin:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the pour spout is formed by tearing the material of a
seam formed by adhering to one another the inside surfaces of
two opposing edge portions of the box.
Subclass:
217
Pour spout includes at least part of the top wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 215. Subject matter
wherein the pour spout includes a portion of the top wall of
the box.
Subclass:
218
Pour spout located in top wall at the intersection of only
two sidewalls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Subject matter
wherein the pour spout is positioned in a corner of the
upper-most receptacle wall above a corner formed by two
upwardly extending receptacle walls and does not extend
laterally past any other corner of the receptacle.
Subclass:
219
Pour spout includes joined parts of two or more overlapped
closure flaps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 217. Subject matter
wherein the pour spout includes secured portions of two
segments of box material which are hingedly attached to two
or more upwardly extending box walls before the box is torn
open.
Subclass:
220
Reusable slide closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure is an element which, during
reclosing and reopening of the box, moves in a plane that is
generally parallel to the plane of the access opening.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 19+, and 125.12, for a box having a slide closure which is
not formed by tearing.
Subclass:
221
Reusable hinged closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure rotates between its open and
closed positions about an axis (usually a fold line).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.08 and 126+, for other boxes having hinged closures not
formed by tearing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 810 for a container not classifiable
elsewhere having a hinged closure.
Subclass:
222
Reusable hinged closure includes interlocking closure flaps
hingedly attached to opposite box walls:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure includes two segments of box
material which are foldably attached to opposing box walls
and which can be physically interconnected in such a manner
that movement of each is constrained by the other, even in
the absence of a bond or a separate fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
155 for a box having interlocking closure flaps not formed
by tearing.
Subclass:
223
Reusable hinged closure provides an access opening which is
coextensive with the entire top wall of the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure includes all of the uppermost
wall of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122 for a reusable closure in a box sidewall wherein the
access opening formed by tearing open the box to provide the
reusable closure is the same size as the sidewall of the
box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 810 for a container not classifiable
elsewhere having a hinged closure.
Subclass:
224
Reusable hinged closure includes three depending flanges or
tabs:
This subclass is indented under subclass 223. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure includes three downwardly
extending segments of box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
141 for a box with a closure flap having one or more
depending flanges or tabs which are not formed by tearing.
125.19 for a separate closure having one or more depending
flanges or tabs which are not formed by tearing.
Subclass:
225
Each flange or tab is detachably secured to a sidewall prior
to tearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
wherein each flange or tab is removably attached to an
upwardly extending box wall before the box is torn open.
(1) Note. The flanges or tabs may be unitary parts of the
box walls, or they may be separate from the box walls, but
adhered to them.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
160.1 for a hinged closure which includes material cut from
a box sidewall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 264 for a
cigarette container with tearing means.
Subclass:
226
Including a segment of box material bonded to a sidewall and
severably attached to a flange or tab prior to tearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter
wherein an extension of at least one flange or tab secured to
a box sidewall and separated from the flange or tab by at
least one tear line.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 264 for a
cigarette container with tearing means.
Subclass:
227
Segment severably attached via a removable strip of box
material (i.e., tear strip):
This subclass is indented under subclass 226. Subject matter
wherein the segment is separated from flange or tab by two
spaced-apart lines of weakening which define section of box
material which is torn off when the box is opened.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101.1 for plural, parallel tear strips removable to
sequentially reduce the box volume.
235 for a tear strip which completely encompasses the box.
240 for a nonreclosable box which is opened by completely
removing a tear strip.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 264 for a
cigarette container with tearing means.
Subclass:
228
Only one of the flanges or tabs is detachably secured to a
sidewall prior to tearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 224. Subject matter
wherein only one of the downwardly extending segments of box
material is attached to a sidewall before the box is opened.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 264 for a
cigarette container with tearing means.
Subclass:
229
Reusable hinged closure provides an access opening which is
coextensive with only a portion of the top wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Subject matter
wherein the access opening formed by tearing open the box to
provide the reusable closure is smaller than the top wall of
the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for similar closure structure not formed by tearing.
Subclass:
230
Hinge line located in a sidewall and spaced from the top
wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Subject matter
wherein the axis of rotation of the reusable closure is
located in an upwardly extending box wall and below the top
wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
146 for similar closure structure without severing means.
Subclass:
231
Reusable hinged closure includes two or more downwardly
depending tabs or flanges:
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure includes at least two downwardly
extending segments of box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for similar closure structure not formed by tearing.
160.1 for similar closure structure formed by cutting
material from box sidewalls.
Subclass:
232
Reusable hinged closure includes only one depending tab or
flange:
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Subject matter
wherein the reusable hinged closure includes only one
downwardly extending segment of box material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
131 for similar closure structure not formed by tearing.
Subclass:
233
Reusable hinged closure includes bonded segments of two
overlapped flaps which are attached to the sidewalls by fold
lines prior to tearing (e.g., plug-type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Subject matter
wherein the reusable hinged closure includes adhered portions
of two segments of box material which are hingedly attached
to two upwardly extending box walls before the box is torn
open.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a nonreclosable box having a removable tear strip
which includes bonded segments of overlapped closure flaps.
Subclass:
234
Reusable hinged closure includes bonded segments of two
overlapped flaps which are attached to the sidewalls by fold
lines prior to tearing (e.g., plug-type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 229. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes adhered portions of box wall
extensions which are hingedly attached to two upwardly
extending box walls before the box is torn open.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a nonreclosable box having a removable tear strip
which includes bonded segments of overlapped closure flaps.
Subclass:
235
Tearing means completely encompasses the box (i.e., the box
is in two parts after it is torn open):
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the means which facilitates or enables severing of
box material extends around the entire periphery of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120.011 for a plurality of boxes separably attached.
Subclass:
236
Tearing allows box to unfold to generally planar form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein severing of the box material permits the box sidewall
to be unfolded to lie in the same plane as the bottom wall.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.01 for a box collapsible along one or more
supplemental fold lines but without tearing.
Subclass:
237
Specified detail of a score or perforation (e.g., size,
spacing, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein a claim recites a particular characteristic of a
component part of a line of weakness (i.e. a slit or groove
which extends only part way through the box material or a
slit or aperture which extends completely through the box
material).
(1) Note. The "particular characteristic" may be the depth
of a score line (i.e., slit or groove); the size of the slit,
groove, or aperture; the spacing between them, etc.
Subclass:
238
Box includes a separate tearing element which is gripped and
pulled to open the box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the tearing means includes a member which is not of
one-piece construction with the box but is attached to it and
is manually grasped and drawn away from the box during
tearing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for an envelope which is openable by pulling a separate
tearing element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 254 for a bottle or jar closure which
is openable by pulling a separate tearing element.
220, Receptacles, 279 for a closure which is opened by
pulling a separate tearing element.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 205 for a bag which is openable
by pulling a separate tearing element.
Subclass:
239
Thread, string, cord, or wire:
This subclass is indented under subclass 238. Subject matter
wherein the separate tearing element is a slender, flexible,
filament-like element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
311 for an envelope having a thread, string, cord or wire
for tearing it open.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 257 for a bottle or jar
closure having a wire or string rip cord.
220, Receptacles, 279 for a closure having a thread, string,
cord, or wire for tearing it open.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 206 for a flexible bag having a
cord, string, wire, or thread for tearing it open.
Subclass:
240
Nonreclosable box having a section of box material which is
completely separated from the box during tearing (e.g., tear
strip):
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box is torn open by totally removing a portion of
box material and is not intended to be reclosed.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
101.1 for a box having plural, parallel tear strips for
sequentially reducing the box volume.
230 for a reusable closure formed by removing a tear strip.
243 for a nonreusable box having means to open it without
completely removing box material.
Subclass:
241
Separated section includes bonded segments of two overlapped
closure flaps:
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Subject matter
wherein the separated section includes portions of two box
wall extensions which have been secured together in overlying
relationship to initially close the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
234 for a box having a reusable closure which includes
bonded segments of overlapped closure flaps.
Subclass:
242
Tearing forms an access opening bounded by entire torn edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Subject matter
wherein the edge of the access opening includes all of the
torn edge of box material.
Subclass:
243
Nonreclosable box includes means for tearing it open without
completely removing box material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means which facilitates or enables
the box to be opened by severing box material but without
completely detaching the severed material from the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
240 for a nonreclosable box which is opened by completely
removing severed material.
Subclass:
244
Including a line of weakness in a closure flap:
This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Subject matter
wherein the severing means includes a line of reduced
strength located in a box wall extension which is used to
initially close the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
241 for a removable tear strip which includes bonded
segments of two overlapped closure flaps.
Subclass:
245
Releasable or frangible bond between box parts provides means
for opening the box (e.g., peel seal):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein at least two segments of box material are secured
together by a peelable or frangible adhering means (e.g.,
glue, heat seal, etc.) so that the segments may be easily
separated, without tearing box material to gain access to the
contents of the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80.5 for an envelope having a releasable or frangible bond.
123.1 for a box having a separate, peelable closure or
securing element.
208 for a box having means for stripping away a surface
portion of a layer of box material by tearing only part way
through its thickness.
212 for a box having tearing means which provides a hinged
closure, which closure is releasably or frangibly bonded in
place prior to tearing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 359 for a removable closure
retained by adhesive or fusion means.
383, Flexible Bags, 210 for a bag having a releasable or
frangible bond.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, 40.1 for a
composite sheet having one layer removable to expose
adhesive, subclass 202 for a structurally defined web or
sheet having an outer strippable or release layer, and
subclass 352 for a sheet coated with adhesive and having a
release or anti-stick coating.
Subclass:
246
Including means for reducing the effectiveness of the bonding
material (e.g., adhesive repellent, "resist" material,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter
wherein one or more of the box parts include one or more
areas coated with material which diminishes the strength of
the connection between those parts.
Subclass:
247
Reusable closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Subject matter
wherein opening the box by separating the releasably bonded
parts frees a portion of the box to be used to reclose the
box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
210 for a box having a reusable closure formed by tearing
box material.
Subclass:
248
Pour spout:
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Subject matter
wherein the reusable closure is disclosed as being used to
guide the flow of contents when they are poured or dumped
from the box.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.04 for a separate box closure having a secondary use as
a pour spout.
214 for a pour spout formed by tearing a gable-top box.
215 for a pour spout formed by tearing a nongable-top box.
Subclass:
249
Gable-top box (e.g., milk carton):
This subclass is indented under subclass 248. Subject matter
wherein two opposing sides of the receptacle terminate in
upwardly and inwardly extending portions which meet to form
triangles which face two other opposing sides of the
receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
214 for a spout formed by tearing a gable-top receptacle.
Subclass:
300
Including remailing means (e.g., envelope, postcard, address
label, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
wherein the envelope is provided with structure which is part
of the envelope, attached to the envelope, or inside the
envelope and which is usable to remail the entire envelope,
part of the envelope, an insert, or another envelope.
Subclass:
301
Remailable envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Subject matter
wherein the remailing means is an envelope.
(1) Note. The remailable envelope may include all or part of
the original envelope, or it may be a completely separate
envelope which was initially mailed inside the original
envelope.
Subclass:
302
Having original and remail closure flaps attached to opposite
walls of the original envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter
wherein the original envelope includes a first closure flap
attached to one wall for sealing the envelope during the
original mailing and a second closure flap attached to an
opposed wall for sealing the envelope when it is remailed.
Subclass:
303
Including an address window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter
wherein either the original envelope or the remailable
envelope includes an opening for displaying an address.
Subclass:
304
Including means for removing the window- containing portion
of an envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 303. Subject matter
wherein the envelope which has the address window includes
means (e.g., perforations) for separating the window
containing portion from the rest of the envelope.
Subclass:
305
Including means for removing at least part of the original
mailing address from the original envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter
wherein the original envelope includes a modification which
permits separation of a portion of the original address from
the original envelope.
Subclass:
306
Including means for concealing at least part of the original
mailing address when remailed (e.g., reversible envelope):
This subclass is indented under subclass 301. Subject matter
wherein the original envelope includes means which permit it
to be modified for use as a remailable envelope by hiding at
least some of the original address from view.
Subclass:
307
Having means to facilitate opening the envelope by severing
it (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
wherein the envelope includes means which enables splitting
of the envelope material to gain access to the envelope
interior to insert or remove content.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 200 for a bag with severing means.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43
for a sheet, web or layer which has been weakened to
facilitate tearing and subclasses 131+, particularly subclass
136, for sheet material having slits or apertures.
Subclass:
308
Combined with, or modified for opening by, a sharp-edged
cutting implement or a piercing implement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Subject matter
wherein the envelope is combined with, or modified for
opening by, an instrument having a keen edge or a fine
point.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
204 for a box combined with, or modified for opening by, a
sharp-edged cutting implement or a piercing implement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, for a cutting implement, per se.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 202 for a bag combined with, or
modified for opening by, a sharped-edged cutting implement or
a piercing implement.
Subclass:
309
Envelope includes a separate tearing element which is gripped
and pulled to open the envelope:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Subject matter
wherein the opening means includes a member which is not of
one-piece construction with the envelope but is attached to
it and is manually grasped and drawn away from the envelope
during tearing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
238 for a box which is openable by pulling a separate
tearing element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, 254 for a bottle or jar closure which
is opened by pulling a separate tearing element.
220, Receptacles, 279 for a closure which is opened by
pulling a separate tearing element.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 205 for a bag which is openable
by pulling a separate tearing element.
Subclass:
310
Gripped portion of tearing element secured to envelope
exterior:
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter
wherein the portion of the tearing element that is grasped
during the tearing process is attached to the outer side of
the envelope.
Subclass:
311
Cord, string, wire, or thread:
This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Subject matter
wherein the separate tearing element is a slender, flexible,
filament-like element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
239 for a box having a cord, string, thread, or wire for
tearing it open.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
215, Bottles and Jars, subclass 257 for a bottle or jar
closure having a wire or string rip cord.
220, Receptacles, 279 for a closure having a thread, string,
cord, or wire for tearing it open.
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 206 for a flexible bag having a
cord, string, wire, or thread for tearing it open.
Subclass:
312
Extends along envelope side edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Subject matter
wherein the cord, string, wire, or thread is positioned at a
lateral margin of the envelope.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
316 for an envelope having a line of weakness in a similar
location.
Subclass:
313
Line of weakness:
This subclass is indented under subclass 307. Subject matter
wherein the opening means includes a line of reduced
strength.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 207 for a flexible bag having a line of
weakness for tearing.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43
for a sheet, web or layer which has been weakened to
facilitate tearing and subclasses 131+, particularly subclass
136, for sheet material having slits or apertures.
Subclass:
314
Lines of weakness in opposed walls form removable envelope
portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter
wherein two walls which are on opposite sides of the envelope
include lines of reduced strength which cooperate to provide
an envelope section which can be completely separated from
the remainder of the envelope by tearing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 for similar tear line structure which forms a remailable
envelope when torn.
Subclass:
315
Including means to prevent contents from extending into the
removable portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Subject matter
wherein the envelope includes a modification which keeps the
envelope contents completely within the remainder of the
envelope prior to the removable envelope portion being
separated from the remainder.
Subclass:
316
Line of weakness extends along or adjacent envelope side
edge:
This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Subject matter
wherein the line of reduced strength is located at or near,
and is generally parallel with, a lateral margin of the
envelope.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
312 for a cord, string, wire, or thread similarly located.
Subclass:
400
PAPER OR PAPERBOARD CUP:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacle comprising a small hand-held paper or paperboard
container having curved wall structure and intended to be
used as a drinking utensil or to hold food.
(1) Note. A cup is normally used to hold food such as a
beverage, nuts, ice cream, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
4.5 for a paperboard box having a cylindrical or conical
wall structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for a plastic or
styrofoam cup, particularly 703 for a cup including an
attachment-like structure intended to aid in the consumption
of liquid contents.
Subclass:
401
With attached spoon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Cup combined
with a connected eating utensil having a handle and a small
depression for scooping.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
30, Cutlery, particularly 324 for a spoon, per se.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 541 for a camp or
lunch-type assemblage.
Subclass:
402
Including handle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Cup including
structure intended to aid in manually holding the cup.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.09 for a paperboard box including a handle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 6 for a flexible bag including a
handle.
Subclass:
403
Insulated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Cup wherein
the cup includes structure intended to reduce heat transfer
through the cup wall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 110 for a flexible bag
including insulated wall structure.
Subclass:
404
Including closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Cup including
structure intended to obstruct the passage of material into
or out of the cup.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
125.01 for a nonunitary box closure and 125.17 for a
plug-type closure.
Subclass:
405
Collapsible cup:
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Cup including
means which permit the cup to assume a configuration of
reduced dimension or to be compressed into a compact form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
117.01 for a paperboard box that is collapsible along a
supplemental fold line.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 666 for a receptacle of that
class type including a collapsible sidewall.
Subclass:
406
MOLDED OR PRESSED CONTAINER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Receptacle wherein the receptacle is 1) shaped while in a
plastic or molten state or 2) compressed into a particular
form or shape.
(1) Note. Mere folding into a shape is not proper for this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5.8 for a pressed bottom or top for a cylindrical or conical
box.
100 for a folded paperboard box.
Subclass:
407
Tray-type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Receptacle
comprising a generally flat shallow container.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 557 for a tray-type
receptacle of that class type.
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, subclass 129 for packaged or wrapped meat.
Subclass:
800
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter not provided for elsewhere.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
INCLUDING MEANS TO FACILITATE HANDLING BY A MECHANICAL
APPARATUS DURING MANUFACTURING OR FILLING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box includes structure which
enhances the ability of a machine to engage or manipulate the
box during the making, set up, or insertion of contents into
the box.
Subclass:
901
BOX STRUCTURE ALTERNATIVELY USEABLE AS A CONTAINER OR A LID:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a box element is disclosed as being
usable either as a content-holding device or as a closure for
a container.
Subclass:
902
BOX FOR PREPARED OR PROCESSED FOOD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is used to hold matter
intended to be consumed by animals.
Subclass:
903
Ovenable (i.e., disclosed to be placed in an oven):
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter
wherein the box is used for holding food in an oven during
the heating process.
Subclass:
904
Compartmented fast food holder or lap tray:
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter
wherein the box has a partition of similar structure which
defines separate areas into which foods or beverages can be
placed, usually for ease of transporting the food or
supporting it on the lap of a user.
Subclass:
904.1
Candy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter
wherein the food is confectionery.
Subclass:
905
Frozen food:
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter
wherein the box is for the reception of food which has been
or will subsequently be frozen.
Subclass:
906
Baked goods:
This subclass is indented under subclass 902. Subject matter
wherein the box is for the reception of food which has been
prepared by heating it in an oven.
Subclass:
906.1
CUP LID WITH MEANS FOR FORMING A DRINKING OPENING:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a closure for a drinking cup, the
closure including means for forming a drinking aperture
therein.
(1) Note. A drinking opening may be a slit or aperture
through which a drinking straw is to be inserted.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 703 for drinking cup attachments (e.g.,
mustache guards).
Subclass:
907
TRASH BOX:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is used to receive discarded
items.
Subclass:
908
PAINT TRAY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is used to hold paint and
receive a roller-type applicator.
Subclass:
909
CIGAR BOX:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is used to hold cigars.
Subclass:
910
BUCKET OR PAIL TYPE (I.E., LIQUID PROOF CONTAINER WITH
HANDLE):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the construction of a box provides
structure which prevents the escape of liquid or semi-liquid
content, and which includes a handle which is attached to
opposite sides of the box and extends over the box mouth.
Subclass:
911
With closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 910. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means for blocking the insertion or
removal of content through the box access opening.
Subclass:
912
Separate element:
This subclass is indented under subclass 911. Subject matter
wherein the closure includes an element which is not a
unitary part of the box material.
Subclass:
913
DRAWER-TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is disclosed as being a drawer
for use with a cabinet or other similar structure.
Subclass:
914
BASKET-TYPE WITH HANDLE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box is a generally rectangular,
relatively shallow container having rounded corners, and also
having an inverted U-shaped handle which extends over the top
of the box and is centrally attached to two opposite sides of
the box.
Subclass:
915
STACKING FEATURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box includes means for enhancing
its containing function while in a stack.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 503 for a container
which is specifically configured to engage a superposed
container to enhance the stability of the piled containers.
Subclass:
915.1
Gable-top box:
This subclass is indented under subclass 915. Subject matter
including means to enhance the stackability of a gable-top
box (i.e., a box having two opposing sides which terminate in
upwardly and inwardly extending portions which meet to form
triangles which face two other opposing sides of the box).
(1) Note. The means to enhance stackability usually results
in flattening the gable-top of the box.
Subclass:
916
Means for ventilating while stacked:
This subclass is indented under subclass 915. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means which facilitates the
circulation of air either through it or between it and
another adjacent stacked box or boxes while in a stacked
configuration.
Subclass:
917
Stacking of collapsed container or blank:
This subclass is indented under subclass 915. Subject matter
wherein the box includes means which facilitate its stacking
while it is in either blank form or collapsed configuration.
Subclass:
918
Corner construction:
This subclass is indented under subclass 915. Subject matter
wherein the structure of the corners of the box enhances its
stackability, usually by the inclusion or strengthening means
which support the load of the stack.
Subclass:
919
Reinforced wall:
This subclass is indented under subclass 915. Subject matter
wherein one or more of the box walls includes a strengthening
means to prevent buckling while in a stack.
Subclass:
920
STRESS RELIEF:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box includes means for preventing
strains from occurring or means for distributing strains to
prevent tearing of the box material.
Subclass:
921
WITH MAILING INDICIA:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box includes means for enhancing
its appearance.
Subclass:
922
WITH DECORATIVE FEATURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein the box includes markings which
facilitate its being sent through the mail.
Subclass:
923
Gift wrapped:
This subclass is indented under subclass 922. Subject matter
wherein the decorative feature is an outer covering of sheet
material and/or a ribbon or bow.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87.18 for a wrapper, per se, for a paperboard box, and
subclass 87.19 for a gift wrapping, per se, for a paperboard
box.
Subclass:
924
MEANS TO FACILITATE GRIPPING A TEAR STRIP:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a receptacle having a tear strip
which includes structure which makes it easier to grasp.
Subclass:
925
Finger opening (e.g., slit, aperture, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 924. Subject matter
wherein the means to facilitate gripping is an aperture that
is large enough to receive at least one finger.
Subclass:
926
Pull tab located in a seam:
This subclass is indented under subclass 924. Subject matter
wherein the means to facilitate gripping is a small
projection which is positioned within a joint of a
receptacle.
Subclass:
927
MEANS FOR TEARING OR BREAKING RIGID OR SEMIRIGID
THERMOPLASTIC CONTAINER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a receptacle made of relatively stiff
thermoplastic material includes a modification which
facilitates forcibly separating the receptacle material to
open it.
Subclass:
928
EXPANDABLE ENVELOPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Envelope including means to adjust its size.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.5 for a file folder.
101 for a variable volume paperboard box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 2 for a bag having a
selectively adjustable volume and subclass 120 for a bag
having a pleat or gusset.
Subclass:
929
VENTED ENVELOPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Envelope including means to facilitate or enable entrapped
air to escape.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120 for a paperboard box having venting means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, 100 for a bag having venting means.
Subclass:
930
FOLD DETAIL:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a particular physical characteristic
or structure of a receptacle crease is claimed.
Subclass:
931
Fold includes slit or aperture:
This subclass is indented under subclass 930. Subject matter
wherein the fold is characterized by one or more cuts or
openings in the receptacle material.
Subclass:
932
ICE CREAM CONE CARRIER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter including structure intended to facilitate
transporting one or more ice cream cones.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 562 for a tray-type
special receptacle having an aperture for an article and
subclass 589 for a shock protection-type special receptacle
having plural apertures for plural articles.
Subclass:
933
MATING CONTAINER BLANKS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising two or more blanks of stock
material which are used to form one or more receptacles and
are relatively positioned to make optimal use of the stock
material and to minimize waste.
Subclass:
934
Compartmented bottle carrier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 933. Blanks
configured so that when erected they form a partitioned
container to transport bottle-type receptacles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 139 and 427+ for a
carrier for plural beverage-type receptacles.
217, Wooden Receptacles, 19 for a compartmented wooden
bottle crate.
220, Receptacles, 509 for a compartmented bottle case and
Digest 15 for a collection of plastic crates for bottles.
Subclass:
935
No waste (i.e., edge-to-edge blanks):
This subclass is indented under subclass 933. Blanks located
edge-to-edge and configured to totally eliminate leftover
stock material.
Subclass:
936
Three or more blanks with alternating orientations:
This subclass is indented under subclass 933. Blanks
comprising three or more blanks which are delineated in
series on the stock material such that every other blank in
the series is facing in the same direction and adjacent
blanks are facing in a different direction.
Subclass:
937
Plural blanks for making a single container:
This subclass is indented under subclass 933. Blanks wherein
at least two blanks are needed to make a single receptacle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
122.21 22.27+, and 122.32+ for a paperboard box made from
plural blanks.
Subclass:
938
SANDWICH HOLDER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a receptacle having structure which
is intended to support or grip a edible product comprising
plural slices or surfaces of bread or a bread-like substance
with an edible filling (e.g., peanut butter, jelly, meat,
cheese, fish, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
426, Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and
Products, 106 for a packaged food product.
Subclass:
939
CONTAINER MADE OF CORRUGATED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a receptacle made of paper or
paperboard which has parallel ridges and grooves forming a
wavy surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, subclass 560.06 for a receptacle having a
corrugated wall.
Subclass:
940
CONTAINER MATERIAL WITH SPECIFIED GRAIN DIRECTION:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Paperboard box made from paper or paperboard material which
has a particular fiber orientation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
5.81 for a box wall having a specified lamination or coating
or that is permeated with a specified material.
205 for a paperboard box with a tearing opening means
facilitated by specified fiber or molecular orientation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
383, Flexible Bags, subclass 908 for a bag made from
material having a specified grain direction.
Subclass:
941
BOX HAVING JOINT STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING LEAKAGE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a box which includes means for
precluding box contents from escaping through a seam in the
box.
Subclass:
942
NON-REUSABLE BOX HAVING MEANS TO FACILITATE COLLAPSING OR
DISASSEMBLING FOR DISPOSAL OR FOR RECYCLING OF THE BOX
MATERIAL (E.G., "KNOCKDOWN" TYPE):
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter comprising a box which is intended to be used
only once and which includes means for allowing it to be
folded or broken down into a compact form prior to being
thrown out or recycled.
FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
The definitions below correspond to abolished subclasses from
which these collections were formed. See the Foreign Art
Collection Schedule of this Class for specific
correspondences. {Note: the titles and definitions for
indented art collections include all the details of the
one(s) that are hierarchically superior.}
Subclass: FOR 100
Multiple Foreign art collections including folded-blank boxes
made up of more than one blank. The blanks are generally
placed crosswise of each other and may or may not be secured
together.
Subclass: FOR 105
LIQUID PROOFED Foreign art collections including receptacles
coated with some composition to render them impervious to
liquid. There may be modifications of a box to adapt it to a
specific waterproofing composition or application of the
composition to a paper box.
Subclass: FOR 106
MATERIAL Foreign art collections including subject matter in
which a particular material is used in a special way, in
which there is special adaptation of the material to form a
paper box or in which there is modification of a box to adapt
it to the use of the material (for reinforcing or other
purpose).
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000