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U.S. Patent Classification System - Classification Definitions
as of June 30, 2000
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Class 283
PRINTED MATTER
Class Definition:
This class consists of articles the physical structure of
which, except strips, books, and leaves, is not a part of the
inventions or is deemed to be conventional, bearing indicia
which primarily effect intellectual impressions other than
the esthetic, and combinations of such strips, books and
leaves with other things not classifiable elsewhere.
(1) Note. Inventions relating to the structure of the
individual indicia in three dimensions are excluded.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Geometrical instruments coming within the above definition
are in Class 33, Geometrical Instruments.
For designs for printed matter, see the design classes,
particularly the Design classes in References to Other
Classes, below.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 642.02 for a
label holder, per se, or in combination with a label;
subclasses 124.01+ for a card having advertising matter or
pictures thereon; subclass 359 for a folder including
identification means in the form of a label, label holder or
a portion intended to receive indicia and subclass 360 for a
sheet including identification means in the form of a label,
label holder or tab to receive indicia.
112, Sewing, subclasses 400+ for a sewn single or plural
layer stock material product.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, appropriate
subclasses for (1) a single-layer, waterlaid, fibrous sheet
or web, or (2) a plural-layer sheet or web including a layer
of fibers applied to a second layer by a process provided for
in that class (162); and particularly subclasses 141-181.1,
which include any nonstructural fiber (or fiber-containing
sheet or web) (e.g., a particular blend of fibers),
regardless of whether waterlaid or not.
380, Cryptography, appropriate subclasses for an encrypted
printed or embossed record, combined with an encryption or
decryption devices; however, a cryptogram or a printed
cryptos:graphic form are classified in this class (283).
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet, especially subclasses
121+ for such a product which is folded; subclasses 131+
for such a product including apertures, subclasses 156+ for
such a product including a component which varies in
thickness, subclasses 174+ for such a product including a
component which is of uniform thickness, but not planar and
may include parallel pleats or folds, and subclasses 411.1+
for a composite web or sheet which is characterized by the
compositions of the layers. See subclass 927 for metallic
stock which is decorative or bears an indicia.
D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments.
D18, Printing and Office Machinery.
D19, Office Supplies; Artists' and Teachers' Materials.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment.
GLOSSARY:
BOOK
consists of two or more sheets secured together, in the
manner recited in the class definition of Class 281.
LEAF
A sheet other than a strip.
STRIP
A sheet folded back and forth along at least two fold lines
and unattached to anything or attached to a backing either at
one or both ends only or in such a way that the folded
portions can be successively released without mutilation, or
it is a sheet rolled up. Also patents claiming fold lines or
other features for so folding or rolling up sheets are
classified as "strips".
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
2
The indicia, in part at least, related to the days and months
in a given year or series of years.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 107+ for
calendars in general and subclass 335 for pens and pencils
carrying calendar indicia.
Subclass:
3
The indicia denoting the relation of the time units being
distributed over two or more sheets, there being some means
which facilitate the location of the sheet bearing any
particular time unit.
Subclass:
4
A plurality of books being involved in each invention.
Subclass:
5
The indicia being of such character as to enable a voter to
express a choice in an election.
Subclass:
17
A part or all of the indicia having a hidden meaning.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclass 495 for a tape or card reading
template.
380, Cryptography, appropriate subclasses for a printed or
embossed record including cryptos:graphic structure or
circuitry.
Subclass:
23
The indicia relate to transportation or specially facilitate
keeping records pertaining to transportation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20 for baggage-check
6, 13+.
Subclass:
24
Including indicia arranged in units covering the same
distance stated in the ordinary units of length or intended
to cover such units.
Subclass:
25
The indicia authorize transportation from one stated point to
another stated point and back.
Subclass:
26
The indicia comprise an authorization for repeated travel
over the same route.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for mileage-tickets.
25 for return-tickets.
Subclass:
27
Tickets of travel issued to passengers entitling them to
change from one line to another.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
80
Subclass:
28
Premiums being attached to some of the tickets or the indicia
on some of the tickets entitling the holder to some
additional service or commodity.
Subclass:
29
Premiums being attached to some of the tickets or the indicia
on some of the tickets entitling the holder to some
additional service or commodity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
28
Subclass:
30
The indicia include a receipt with some means for indicating
the amount paid for the transportation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 15+
Subclass:
31
Each invention involves a book.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16
Subclass:
32
Documents of information pertaining to transportation, such
as tables, tariffs, etc.
Subclass:
33
Each invention involves a book.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 24 and 31.
Subclass:
34
The indicia delineate geos:graphical features.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
434, Education and Demonstration, subclasses 130+ for
relief-maps and for apparatus the parts of which have to be
moved with reference to each other, so as to show some
specific geos:graphical facts or relations.
Subclass:
35
The indicia involving means which facilitate finding some of
the geos:graphical features.
Subclass:
36
The indicia comprising means facilitating the location of
certain items of information.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 359 for a
folder including index means and subclass 360 for a sheet
including index means; subclasses 371+ for changeable
registers; subclasses 446+ for a changeable exhibitor device
and subclasses 530+ for a changeable exhibitor including a
plurality of hinged sheets.
Subclass:
37
The indexing means involving a plurality of position-markers,
usually tabs, for each item of information of at least a part
of the items, so related to each other and to the item that
to locate it one must go in succession from one marker to
another until the item is reached.
Subclass:
38
Each invention involving a book.
Subclass:
39
The indicia which give specific index value to some of the
means for marking the position of some of the items of
information being placed elsewhere than upon the
position-markers themselves.
Subclass:
40
Each invention involving a book.
Subclass:
41
The printed matter not bearing nor intended to bear any
indicia beside the matter which facilitates the location of
items of information.
Subclass:
42
Each invention involving a book.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
38 and 40.
Subclass:
43
Each invention comprising a plurality of books.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
38 and 40.
Subclass:
44
The indicia pertain to the science of numbers.
(1) Note. Compare apparatus classes such as those in the
Search Class notes below for apparatus the parts of which
have to be moved with reference to each other so as to show a
specific numerical relation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments (see (1) Note above).
73, Measuring and Testing (see (1) Note above).
235, Registers (see (1) Note above).
434, Education and Demonstration, subclasses 188+ (see (1)
Note above).
Subclass:
45
The indicia are adapted to facilitate the making of the lines
involved in penmanship, drawing, and shorthand.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 85 and 162, and
indented subclasses for apparatus involving more than the
printed matter and holders therefor, which facilitates the
making of the lines involved in penmanship, drawing, and
shorthand.
Subclass:
46
The indicia facilitate the teaching of language.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45 for printed matter which facilitates teaching the writing
of language.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
434, Education and Demonstration, particularly subclasses
156+ for apparatus the parts of which have to be moved with
reference to each other so as to show some specific relation
which facilitates the teaching of language.
Subclass:
48.1
TALLY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia carried by the indicia bearing
article enable or facilitate keeping a count, score, or
record of successive similar acts or commodities.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 for an article carrying mileage indicia.
26 for an article carrying commutation indicia.
Subclass:
49
Used in keeping game-scores.
Subclass:
50
Each invention including a book.
Subclass:
51
At least a part of the like units of the score are
represented as severable parts of the printed matter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
24 and 26.
Subclass:
52
Each invention including a book.
Subclass:
52.1
Book:
This subclass is indented under subclass 48.1. Subject matter
wherein the indicia bearing tally comprises two or more
sheets secured together in overlapping arrangement only at
their corresponding margins, only at a restricted field
within the margins, or only at their corresponding margins
and at a restricted field within the margins.
(1) Note. A folded sheet is not considered to be a book.
Also, when a margin of one sheet is attached to a margin of
another sheet to obtain in effect a single sheet of greater
area, the resulting article is still regarded as a sheet
rather than a book.
Subclass:
53
Documents for admission to the theater.
Subclass:
54
Documents relating to insurance.
Subclass:
55
Documents which facilitate the "taking of stock".
Subclass:
56
Documents which by virtue of the printed matter thereon serve
a dual purpose, one of which is to advertise some person,
business, or thing, or documents relating solely to
advertising.
Subclass:
57
Documents peculiar to banking.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 9, 12.
Subclass:
58
Inventions involving bankchecks.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 11 and 12.
Subclass:
59
Inventions involving certificates of deposit.
Subclass:
60.1
SALES DOCUMENT:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia carried by the indicia bearing
article facilitate the taking of orders for a purchase or
sale by waiters or other salespersons or facilitate keeping
an account or record of such orders.
Subclass:
60.2
Waiter's check:
This subclass is indented under subclass 60.1. Subject matter
wherein the indicia of the sales document facilitate the
taking of orders by waiters or facilitate keeping an account
or record of such orders.
Subclass:
61
Each invention comprising a strip and a leaf.
Subclass:
62
Each invention comprises a strip.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 359 for a
folder (i.e., sheet folded only once) including
identification means in the form of discrete label, label
holder or a portion intended to receive a number, letter or
mark.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
121+ for a stock material in the form of a single or plural
layer web or sheet including a fold at the edge thereof, and
subclass 181 for such a product which is of uniform thickness
and nonplanar and includes folds (e.g., pleats).
Subclass:
63.1
BOOK:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia bearing article comprises two or
more sheets secured together in overlapping arrangement only
at their corresponding margins, only at a restricted field
within the margins, or only at their corresponding margins
and at a restricted field within the margins.
(1) Note. A folded sheet is not considered to be a book.
Also, when a margin of one sheet is attached to a margin of
another sheet to obtain in effect a single sheet of greater
area, the resulting article is still regarded as a sheet
rather than a book.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 2+ 31, 33, 38, 40, 42+ 50, 52, and 52.1, for a
book otherwise classified above.
Subclass:
64
Inventions restricted to indicia-bearing covers of books.
Subclass:
64.1
Accounting book:
This subclass is indented under subclass 63.1. Subject matter
wherein the indicia carried by the book relate to bookkeeping
or facilitate keeping a record or list of business or
commercial transactions, commodities, or acts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66.1 for an accounting or listing form or sheet.
Subclass:
65
There is present a leaf mounted to slide over another, so as
to bring it into juxtaposition with any line or column, as
the case may be, of that other leaf.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45
Subclass:
66.1
ACCOUNTING OR LISTING FORM OR SHEET:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia carried by the indicia bearing
article relate to bookkeeping or facilitate keeping a record
or list of business or commercial transactions, commodities,
or acts; and wherein the indicia bearing article comprises
(a) a broad, thin body having two parallel surfaces both
dimensions of which are large in comparison with the third
dimension of the body or (b) a document having blank spaces
for the insertion of information.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
64.1 for an accounting book.
Subclass:
66.2
Connected:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66.1. Subject matter
wherein there are two or more accounting or listing sheets
which are attached to one another.
Subclass:
67
METHOD:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter drawn to a process of using printed matter proper in
this class.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
101, Printing, subclass 32 and 483+ for processes of
printing printed matter.
Subclass:
68
Fingerprint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with an impression of
the lines of a fingertip.
(1) Note. The impression is normally produced or used for
purposes of personal identification.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 625+ for
permanent identification devices.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 155 for education
and demonstration systems used to teach the identification of
people by handwriting analysis.
Subclass:
69
Identifying:
This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter
wherein the identity of the owner of the fingertip is
determined.
Subclass:
70
Identifying:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter
drawn to determining the identity of a person, structure,
device, or apparatus.
Subclass:
71
Stamp:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter providing for structure comprising a relatively small
piece of paper usually issued by an official agency or
similar entity, i.e., a government, and used to indicate
payment by a user for a service, benefit, right or tax
performed, allowed, granted or imposed by the agency.
(1) Note. Stamps are usually issued for payment of postage
fees and various imposed taxes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 299.01 for
check labels or tags in the form of stamps in which the stamp
is specifically designed or attached to an article.
101, Printing, subclass 371 for printing devices
specifically designed to cancel stamps.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, for stock
materials or miscellaneous articles having a latent image.
Subclass:
72
HAVING REVEALABLE CONCEALED INFORMATION, FRAUD PREVENTER OR
DETECTOR, USE PREVENTER OR DETECTOR, OR IDENTIFIER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter provided with structure or means associated with an
indicia bearing article, i.e., printed matter, which either:
(a) obstructs or hides information contained within or on the
printed matter, such information being readable or
understandable only by the use of a chemical, structure,
device, or apparatus which is normally separate from or
external to the printed matter, or by having knowledge of a
code used with the printed matter; (b) prevents or signals an
unlawful attempt or act of larceny of the printed matter, by
the use of a chemical, structure, device, or apparatus which
is applied to, acts upon or in some manner interacts with the
printed matter; (c) prevents or signals an undesirable use of
the printed matter, by the use of a chemical, structure,
device, or apparatus which is applied to, acts upon or in
some manner interacts with the printed matter; or (d)
prevents or signals an unlawful or undesirable use of the
printed matter, i.e., misrepresentation of identity.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
101, Printing, appropriate subclasses for printing processes
and apparatuses for making printed matter having concealable
information or having fraud prevention or detection means.
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, subclass 140 for
identification and fraud preventing paper products and
processes.
235, Registers, subclasses 380+ for systems controlled by
data bearing records, in particular controlled by a credit
card or identification cards; subclasses 487+ for register
systems combined with different type of credit cards or
identification cards.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, subclasses 139+ for printed
matter chance devices having a chance selection means.
382, Image Analysis, subclasses 112+ for electrical
communications systems capable of recognizing different types
of characters of printed matter.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 7 for coating processes for
producing fraud or tamper detecting devices for printed
matter.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses 29+
for stock material or miscellaneous articles having a
latent image or transformation; subclass 199 for structurally
defined webs or sheets having developed image or soluble
portion.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or
Product Thereof, subclass 10 for anti-fraud or tampering
image products.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 110 for education
or demonstration systems for identifying currency or
detecting counterfeit coins or currency.
Subclass:
73
Cryptogram (e.g., verification, tabular index):
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with obstructed or
hidden information readable or understandable only by the use
of a code associated with the obstructed or hidden
information.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for a cryptos:graphic record in which all of the
information is viewable but in which there is a hidden
meaning.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
380, Cryptography, subclass 54 for this subject matter
combined with an optical overlay.
Subclass:
74
Identifier:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
provided with structure or means which particularly
identifies a person or an indicia bearing article.
(1) Note. The structure or means may include, e.g., a
picture, a printed description, a signature, a finger print,
or similar descriptors and identifiers.
(2) Note. The structure or means in this subclass is
exclusive of subject matter primarily intended to conceal
information, prevent or detect fraud, or prevent or detect
undesirable use of the structure or means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 625+ for
identification means in the form of a check, label or tag,
having specific means or configuration designed to cooperate
with an article, object, or person to which the check, label
or tag is to be secured or attached wherein the specific
means or configuration is other than adhesive, particularly
adhesive applied or layered to the back of the check, label
or tag: or in which the identification means in the form of a
check, label or tag has means for securing or attaching the
check, label or tag to an article, object, or person, i.e.,
wherein the securing or attaching means is combined with the
check, label or tag; or in which the identification means in
the form of a check, label or tag is secured or attached to
an article, object or person, i.e., wherein the check, label
or tag is combined with the article, object, or person.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, for paper articles used imprinted matter but
without any printed matter.
439, Electrical Connectors, subclasses 488+ for electric
connectors provided with identification means.
Subclass:
75
Personal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Subject matter
wherein a person is identified.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 314 for
brush or combs provided with identifying means; subclass 330
for keys provided with identifying means.
Subclass:
76
Having microfilm or microfiche:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
provided with a film upon which information is photographed
greatly reduced in size, i.e., microfilm, or a sheet of
microfilm of uniform standard size capable of storing a large
number of pages of information, i.e., microfiche.
(1) Note. The uniform size of microfiche is generally four
by six inches.
Subclass:
77
Having photograph:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
wherein structure or means particularly identifying a person
is provided in the form of an image likeness of the person
recorded by a camera and reproduced by on a photosensitive
surface.
Subclass:
78
Having fingerprint:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
wherein the means or structure is provided with an impression
of the lines of a fingertip.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
118, Coating Apparatus, subclass 31.5 for apparatus for
producing fingerprints.
427, Coating Processes, subclass 1 for processes of
producing fingerprints.
Subclass:
79
Stock indicator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Subject matter
for structure or means which particularly identifies an
indicia bearing article is configured to be attached to or
associated with stock in bulk or in process of manufacture to
indicate its quantity, its condition in the process of
manufacture, or some other characteristic.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 306 for
stock indicators specifically designed for or carried on
barrel can or round box articles; subclass 310 for stock
indicators specifically designed for or carried on bottles;
subclass 312 for stock indicators specifically designed for
or carried on boxes.
Subclass:
80
Baggage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Subject matter
for structure or means which particularly identifies an
indicia bearing article is configured to be attached to or
associated with articles utilized to carry the belongings of
a person while traveling.
Subclass:
81
Label:
This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Subject matter
for structure or means which particularly identifies an
indicia bearing article is provided with a tacky glue,
cement, or similar substance used to attach the structure or
means to a receptacle or other object.
Subclass:
82
In incorporated magnetic material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
provided with material capable of being magnetized.
(1) Note. The magnetic material usually is either encoded
with information which is readable or made understandable to
a person by a device or machine, or encoded with information
which signals an attempted theft or alteration of the printed
matter.
Subclass:
83
And electrically conductive material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
provided with material capable of conducting electricity.
Subclass:
84
Overlaying vaporizable material revealing information:
This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Subject matter
wherein the electrically conductive material is layered,
coated, or otherwise positioned over indicia or other
information on the article and is composed of a substance
which when subject to an electrical current vaporizes thereby
revealing the indicia or other information.
Subclass:
85
Utilizing electromagnetic radiation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein either the hidden or obstructed information is made
readable or understandable, or the larceny prevention or
signalling occurs by the use of a specific frequency or range
of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
(1) Note. The electromagnetic radiation utilized may be of
any or a variation of frequencies such as infrared, visible,
or ultraviolet; additionally, coherent monochromatic visible
light, i.e., lasers, may be used with subject matter of this
and indented subclasses to either reveal the information or
to prevent or signal the attempted larceny.
Subclass:
86
Laser on incorporated hologram:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable by
the use of a coherent monochromatic visible light source,
i.e., a laser, illuminating a developed photos:graphic plate
which was exposed solely by the use of a coherent
monochromatic visible light source, i.e., a hologram, and
further wherein the hologram is integral with or is
permanently attached or associated with the printed matter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
subclasses 1+ for holos:graphic systems or elements.
Subclass:
87
And incorporated radiation filter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Subject matter
provided with a filter in the form of means or structure
which allows or permits either: (a) only a specific range of
frequencies of electromagnetic radiation to pass
therethrough; or (b) polarized visible light to pass
therethrough only when the filter is properly oriented
relative to the angle of polarization of the light and
wherein either (a) or (b), the filter is integral with or
permanently attached or associated with the printed matter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
appropriate subclasses for optical filters or optical systems
or elements utilizing various types of radiation filters.
Subclass:
88
Infrared filter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the filter allows or permits electromagnetic
radiation in the infrared range of the electromagnetic
spectrum to pass therethrough.
Subclass:
89
Ultraviolet filter:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the filter allows or permits electromagnetic
radiation in the ultraviolet range of the electromagnetic
spectrum to pass therethrough.
Subclass:
90
Polarized:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the filter allows polarized visible light to pass
therethrough only when the filter is properly oriented
relative to the angle of polarization of the light.
Subclass:
91
Specific spectral transmittance and reflectance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with means which
allows or permits only a specific frequency or range of
frequencies of electromagnetic radiation to pass therethrough
and is designed or structured to cause a specific frequency
or range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation to
bounce off or rebound, i.e., reflect, from the means of the
printed matter.
Subclass:
92
On incorporated fluorescent material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with material which
when irradiated by electromagnetic radiation will emit
electromagnetic radiation, generally of a different frequency
other than that of the irradiating frequency.
Subclass:
93
Having dot pattern:
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with structure in the
form of a specific arrangement of a plurality of small
geometric marks generally made by an imprinting process.
(1) Note. The arrangement is generally readable or
understandable only by a or by the use of machine or device
and conveys a notice or signal, e.g., a VOID mark, thereby
preventing either unauthorized copying or other use of the
printed matter.
Subclass:
94
Utilizing superposed layers:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the article is provided with multiple layers of
printed matter or multiple layers of indicia wherein a first
layer is specially constructed to be virtually unalterable
and the relation of this layer to any other layer is such
that an alteration of said other layer is easily and readily
detected.
Subclass:
95
Utilizing chemical:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable,
or the larceny prevention or signaling occurs by the use of a
substance which is capable of chemically reacting with a
portion of the printed matter.
Subclass:
96
Utilizing solvent:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable,
or the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of
a substance which is capable of dissolving a portion of the
printed matter.
Subclass:
97
Water:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Subject matter
wherein the substance is a clear, colorless, inert liquid
chemically described as HOH.
Subclass:
98
By mating or cooperating separable components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable,
or the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of
the printed matter being composed of plural dividable parts
specifically configured to closely join together, i.e., mate
together, or which work together, i.e., cooperate.
Subclass:
99
By moveable components:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable or
the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of the
printed matter being composed of plural attached relatively
moveable parts.
Subclass:
100
By removeable material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable or
the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of
material either integral with or attached to the printed
matter such material being configured or so composed to be
relatively easily separated or detached from the printed
matter.
Subclass:
101
Adhesively attached:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the material is attached to the printed matter by a
tacky glue, cement, or similar substance.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 40.1
for stock material or miscellaneous articles composed of
multiple layers, one of which is removable and attached to
other layers by adhesive.
Subclass:
102
Erasable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the material is composed of a substance that can be
separated or detached by the use of a rubbing, wiping or
scraping action.
Subclass:
103
Tearable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the material is so configured that it can be
separated or detached by the use of a pulling apart or
rending action.
Subclass:
104
And cutting attachment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter
provided with a device affixed to and capable of performing a
cutting operation on the material.
Subclass:
105
Perforated:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter
wherein the material is provided with a hole produced by a
piercing, punching, or boring operation.
Subclass:
106
By folded portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information if made readable or understandable or
the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of a
portion of the printed matter that has been bent over or
doubled unto itself.
Subclass:
107
Having plastic laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with a layer composed
of a complex organic compound produced by polymerization.
Subclass:
108
And differentiable sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is composed of a plurality of
distinct layers structured, upon being subjected to a
separating force, to disassociate into distinct, predictable
portions.
Subclass:
109
And transparent laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with a layer of
material capable of transmitting light such that information
thereunder can be observed.
Subclass:
110
And translucent coating or laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter
further provided either with a layer of material which is
initially fluent and which is applied and hardened to a
surface, i.e., a coating; or a thin plate or sheet, i.e., a
laminate, wherein the coating or laminate can transmit only a
portion of visible light impinging thereon.
Subclass:
111
And opaque laminate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with a layer of
material impenetrable by light.
Subclass:
112
And photograph:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter
wherein the printed matter is provided with an image recorded
by a camera and reproduced on a photosensitive surface.
Subclass:
113
Having watermark:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
wherein the information is made readable or understandable or
the larceny prevention or signalling occurs by the use of a
translucent design impressed upon the printed matter during
manufacture and visible when the printed matter is placed
between an observer and a strong visible light source.
Subclass:
114
Having specific color:
This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter
provided with means or structure which when illuminated
absorbs all of the frequencies of the visible light range
except for a specific range or frequency designated for a
particular color.
(1) Note. The means or structure in this subclass is
usually some type of colored laminate or coating which by its
colored nature co-operates with the printed matter to perform
the information revelation or the larceny prevention or
signalling.
Subclass:
115
CHART OR GRAPH:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia carried by the indicia bearing
article facilitate the presentation of information in the
form of a diagram, table, drawing, or other pictorial device
or representation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
subclasses 34+ for an indicia bearing article in which the
indicia relate to maps or otherwise facilitate delineation of
geos:graphical, navigational, or astronomical features.
44 for an indicia bearing article in which the indicia
pertain to mathematics or otherwise pertain to that group of
sciences which deal with quantities, magnitudes, and forms,
and to their relationships, attributes, etc., by the use of
numbers and symbols.
Subclass:
116
ENVELOPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein the indicia bearing article comprises a
substantially flat receptacle having two walls joined at
their edges to form a pocket-like closure made of paper or a
paper substitute material, and wherein the receptacle is
disclosed to be for use as an enclosure for a sheetlike
article (e.g., a document) while it is being transported
(e.g., mailed).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 68.1
for an envelope in which the physical structure of the
envelope is a part of the invention or is deemed to be
unconventional.
Subclass:
117
MISCELLANEOUS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter not otherwise classified above.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
The documents in the following collections have been placed
without regard to their original classification or to their
claimed subject matter and are therefore not exhaustive of
the art subject matter but are only examples of the art.
Consequently, a complete search for an art subject matter
provided here would require a review of the higher portions
of this classification schedule.
Subclass:
900
MEDICAL RECORD:
Cross-reference art collection drawn to printed matter in the
form of a record of a medical history of a person.
Subclass:
901
CONCEALED DATA:
Cross-reference art collection drawn to printed matter
normally hidden or sealed from view.
Subclass:
902
ANTI-PHOTOCOPY:
Cross-reference art collection drawn to printed matter
provided with means or structure preventing a portion of the
printed matter from being reproduced by a photosensitive
process.
Subclass:
903
LOTTERY TICKET:
Cross-reference art collection drawn to printed matter used
in a contest in which tickets are distributed or sold, the
winning ticket being secretly predetermined or ultimately
selected in a chance drawing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
273, Amusement Devices: Games, subclass 139 for chance
devices provided with a chance selection means.
Subclass:
904
CREDIT CARD:
Cross-reference art collection drawn to printed matter used
to facilitate business transactions.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
235, Registers, subclasses 380+ for register systems
combined with credit cards; subclass 487 for registers
provided with credit card type of records.
Information Products Division -- Contacts
Questions regarding this report should be directed to:
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Information Products Division
PK3- Suite 441
Washington, DC 20231
tel: (703) 306-2600
FAX: (703) 306-2737
email: oeip@uspto.gov
Last Modified: 6 October 2000