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Class 296
LAND VEHICLES: BODIES AND TOPS
Class Definition:
This class includes patents relating to that portion of a
land vehicle, secured to the running-gear thereof, which
operates as a receptacle or load carrier, together with the
top or cover therefor.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
This class is subordinate to Class 280, Land-Vehicles, and is
distinguished therefrom as set forth in the above
definition.
Patents for bodies or load carriers for special purposes will
be found in this class unless there exist other devices for
the same purposes, in which devices a running gear is an
essential feature, in which latter instance they have been
placed in Class 280, Land Vehicles, subclasses 4, 8+ or
unless such bodies are for such purposes as would place them
in a more specialized class, as Classes 180, Motor Vehicles;
212, Traversing Hoists; 298, Land Vehicles: Dumping; or 414,
Material Or Article Handling.
Patents for attachments for vehicles will be found in this
class only when their functions limit them for use with
vehicle bodies and tops; otherwise they will be found in
Class 280, Land Vehicles, unless they are for such purposes
as would place them in a more specialized class, as Classes
180, Motor Vehicles; 212, Traversing Hoists; 224, Package and
Article Carriers; or 414 Material or Article Handling.
Seats in vehicles will be found in this class only when some
part of the body is modified to cooperate with the seats;
otherwise they are classified in Class 297, Chairs and
Seats.
A door (access barrier or closure) in a vehicle body is found
in this class (Class 296) when an accessory (e.g., trim,
armrest, visor, etc.) or a feature correlated to a vehicle
body is included. In the absence of such defining accessory
or feature, a singular door structure is classified
elsewhere. However, the feature of plural doors in a vehicle
body is provided in this class.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 250.001 for
an optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper,
etc.).
49, Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for
particular car door structure when no defining accessory or
feature correlated to a vehicle body is present.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), appropriate
subclasses for enclosures and related components of more
general application. In general a box-like structure or a
related component thereof is in Class 52 even though defined
or disclosed as used in a vehicle. Also a vehicle having
means, e.g., an earth anchored brace or guy, to convert a
vehicle to an in situ structure is also in Class 52.
62, Refrigeration, 239 for refrigeration means combined with
a vehicle feature.
105, Railway Rolling-Stock, for vehicle bodies adapted for
use on railways.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 88.01 for sun and rain
protectors adapted for use with the type of vehicle
indicated. Where there is a plurality of independent
supports or a bow construction hinged at each end upon the
body, such patents will be found in this class (296).
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, for
(1) panel units in which a flexible fabric or other flexible
sheet material forms the panel portion, (2) panel units
formed of plural strips, slats, or panels, interconnected for
relative motion (excluding those connected only by a common
operator or mounted only in a common frame or on a common
support), (3) panel units in the form of portable partitions,
and (4) parts (1)-(3) combined with each other or with rigid
closures or other panels. Such devices, even though
disclosed as parts of land vehicle bodies or tops have been
placed in Class 160 (with only the exceptions set forth below
and in the notes to particular subclasses in Class 296).
These exceptions are: (A) where organized to form a vehicle
body enclosure, claimed in combination with particular
additional features of vehicle body structure (as connections
between vehicle top or bottom and sides, body bracing, etc.)
or in a particular relation to the vehicle other than merely
in a vehicle opening and (B) claimed in combination with
vehicle accessories (as windshield wipers, seats, steps, rear
view mirrors, etc.). In all cases where flexible filled
fabric frames are solely disclosed, they have been placed in
Class 160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
whether or not the fabric has been claimed.
212, Traversing Hoists, 180 for a traversing hoist
attachment for a vehicle body.
362, Illumination, 459 for vehicles combined with
illuminating means, where the vehicle structure is altered
only to the extent necessary to provide for the vehicle
lighting.
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, which may be used in the
construction of a vehicle body or top.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, subclass 470 for specific
body structure of toy vehicles.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1.1
BODIES:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter including all portions of the land vehicle
secured to the running gear operating as a receptacle or load
carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
108, Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, 51.11 for
industrial platforms, e.g., pallets or skids.
267, Spring Devices, subclass 120 for a fluid spring device
useful in the cushioning of (a) a vehicle body on its
undercarriage or (b) structure supported from the vehicle
body frame.
Subclass:
2
Specially adapted for use as cutters.
Subclass:
3
Bodies in the form of a rack, usually designed to carry
special loads.
Subclass:
4
Racks specially adapted to carry barrels or articles of
similar cylindrical shape.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclass 68
for a freight carrying vehicle having an integrally
constructed rack for transporting bulk material containers;
see, too, subclass(es) 31+, wherein such a rack is
constructed to accommodate a group or article of some
particular shape (e.g., regularly contoured, under subclasses
32+).
Subclass:
5
Carrying racks designed for use in harvesting tobacco.
Subclass:
6
Carrying racks designed to convey loose hay.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
414, Material or Article Handling, for hay racks with special
loading or unloading features.
Subclass:
7
Having means permitting lengthening or shortening of the
rack.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26.08 provided with means whereby the length of the body may
be changed.
Subclass:
8
Where the rack is made of metal.
Subclass:
9
Irons specially adapted for use in the construction of hay
racks, such as clamps, clips, and ladder ties and pivots.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 149 for similar clamps and
clips.
Subclass:
10
Bodies convertible into different forms or shapes to adapt
them for use for different purposes where one of the forms is
the ordinary wagon box.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 783 for a vehicle frame having
a storage compartment.
Subclass:
11
Bodies convertible either to the form of a hay rack or to
that of the ordinary wagon box.
Subclass:
12
Where the rack, when in the form of a box, is specially
designed to carry stock, (as calves, pigs, sheep, etc.).
Subclass:
13
Where the upper parts of the sides of the box are pivoted to
position either in a plane with or at an angle to the lower
part of the sides.
Subclass:
14
Where the sides are pivoted to position either in a vertical
plane or at an angle to a vertical plane.
Subclass:
15
Specially adapted for carrying threshed or loose grain.
Subclass:
16
Wagons for carrying the dead.
Subclass:
17
Provision is made for carrying both passengers and the dead.
Subclass:
18
Means for securing the coffin against movement relative to
the hearse.
Subclass:
19
Wagons for moving sick or wounded persons.
Subclass:
20
Where the load-carrier is in the form of a stretcher.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, 83.1 for hand-carried stretchers.
Subclass:
21
Bodies specially adapted for advertising and displaying goods
for sale.
Subclass:
22
Specially adapted for the preparation and sale of food.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
126, Stoves and Furnaces, for wagons including cooking
appliances.
Subclass:
24.1
Enclosed compartment:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
including bodies formed of one or more enclosed compartments
where the invention relates to the organization as an entity
or to features not specifically found in other subclasses of
this class.
(1) Note. Vehicles formed with enclosed compartments for
some special purposes will be found in the appropriately
named subclasses (16 to 22, inclusive) of this class.
(2) Note. Elements of a vehicle which may also be elements
of enclosed-compartment vehicles--as doors, windows, tops,
curtains, storm-front screens, etc.,--are classified under
such titles in other subclasses of this class.
Subclass:
24.2
For an animal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.1. Subject
matter particularly adapted for transporting an animal.
Subclass:
25
Where the bottom of the body is on two or more different
levels.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 2.
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclass 45
for a dropped-center freight carrier to accommodate a massive
dimension (height) of an article of freight.
Subclass:
26.01
Variable capacity of body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
wherein the interior space or load carrying ability of the
land vehicle receptacle or load carrier is altered by
changing a physical dimension such as a length, width, or
height of the receptacle or load carrier (a) by a movement of
a portion of the body to another location relative to the
remainder thereof or (b) by adding or removing a portion of
the body relative to the receptacle or load carrier.
(1) Note. An actuation and locking device, per se, is not
broken out in the variable capacity subclasses below.
Vehicles collapsible to non-use position are not considered
variable capacity vehicles.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
193 for a preassembled body portion.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 638 for lengthening the running-gear of
a vehicle.
Subclass:
26.02
By changing height and length or width:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject
matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered by
changing the vertical extent and one or both of the
longitudinal or transverse extent of the receptacle or load
carrier.
Subclass:
26.03
By changing length and width:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject
matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered by
changing both the longitudinal and transverse extent of the
receptacle or load carrier.
Subclass:
26.04
By changing height:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject
matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered by
changing the vertical extent of the receptacle or load
carrier (a) by the movement of the portion of the body to
another location relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by
adding or removing the portion of the body relative to the
receptacle or load carrier.
Subclass:
26.05
Slidably guided:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.04. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or
telescoping struts or linear guides or similar means.
Subclass:
26.06
Pivotally supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.04. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
supported by a hinged connection.
Subclass:
26.07
Via hinged link:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.06. Subject
matter wherein the hinged connection comprises a strut or
panel with multiple hinge axes.
Subclass:
26.08
By changing length:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject
matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered by
changing the longitudinal extent of the receptacle or load
carrier (a) by the movement of the portion of the body to
another location relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by
adding or removing the portion of the body relative to the
receptacle or load carrier.
Subclass:
26.09
Slidably guided:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.08. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or
telescoping struts or linear guides or similar means.
Subclass:
26.1
Having pivotal means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.09. Subject
matter wherein (a) the sliding engagement includes a hinge
connection or (b) one portion of the body slides and another
portion of the body pivots.
Subclass:
26.11
Pivotally supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.08. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
supported by a hinged connection.
Subclass:
26.12
By changing width:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject
matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered by
changing the transverse extent of the receptacle or load
carrier (a) by the movement of the portion of the body to
another location relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by
adding or removing the portion of the body relative to the
receptacle or load carrier.
Subclass:
26.13
Slidably guided:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.12. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or
telescoping struts or linear guides.
Subclass:
26.14
Having pivotal means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.13. Subject
matter wherein (a) the smooth continuous contact includes a
hinge connection or (b) one portion of the body slides and
another portion of the body pivots.
Subclass:
26.15
Pivotally supported:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.12. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the portion of the body is
supported by a hinged connection.
Subclass:
29
Relating to inventions in the corners or other joints of the
frame.
Subclass:
30
Provided with metallic means for reinforcing the corners or
joints.
Subclass:
32
Removable boards adapted to be placed edge to edge with the
sides of a wagon box to increase the vertical height of the
sides of the box.
Subclass:
33
Acting as a baffle or guide to direct the load into the box,
especially where articles or materials are pitched or thrown
into the box.
Subclass:
34
Means for spacing the top boards relative to the side
boards.
Subclass:
35.1
Body securing device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Device for
securing the vehicle body to the running chassis frame.
Subclass:
35.2
Having occupant safety feature (e.g., means to absorb
collision impact, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device
wherein the body securing device includes means to protect an
occupant of the vehicle upon accidental collision.
Subclass:
35.3
Removable body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device
wherein the body securing means allows the body or passenger
compartment to be removable from the running gear or chassis
frame as a unit.
Subclass:
35.4
Baby carriage (e.g., perambulator, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device
wherein the body is designed in such a manner so as to
accommodate an infant in a sitting or prone position.
Subclass:
36
Means for securing the top or side boards in operative
position.
Subclass:
37.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
wherein there is provided a compartment or receiver formed in
the body or top of a vehicle for the storage or receipt of
articles or debris, the compartment or receiver being
auxiliary to the main purpose of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, 400, 311, 312, 321, and
cross-reference art collection 928 for vehicle mounted litter
and debris receivers attached to vehicle structure as an "add
on" rather than a "built in" feature classifiable in this
class (296).
Subclass:
37.11
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.9. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is provided with exiting
means by which the smoker's refuse is removed.
Subclass:
37.12
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is mounted on or in the
instrument panel of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 483 for a device
for carrying an article attached to the dashboard of a
vehicle, wherein the carrier is an add on rather than built
into the body or top of the vehicle.
Subclass:
37.13
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is mounted on or in an
upright side body portion of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 482 for a
vehicle mounted article carrier attached to the window or
window frame of the vehicle as a add on rather than built
into the body or top of the vehicle.
Subclass:
37.14
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is mounted in or below
the level of the floor of the vehicle.
Subclass:
37.15
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is either situated
beneath or is connected to any part of a seat of the
vehicle.
Subclass:
37.16
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is positioned at the rear
of a seat, access thereto being made by either moving the
back of the seat to an alternate position or by an
entrance-way in a horizontal ledge at the rear of and
adjacent the top of the seat back.
Subclass:
37.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Compartments
designed or constructed to receive wheels or tires.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, for wheel carriers
attached to a vehicle not involving any modification of the
vehicle structure; subclass 42.12 for vehicle attached
wheel or tire carriers.
280, Land Vehicles, for modification of a vehicle mud guard,
i.e., fender, to provide a tire or wheel carrying portion;
subclass 152.05 for fenders modified to receive and support
a wheel or tire.
Subclass:
37.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus
wherein the vehicle compartment or receiver comprises a
releasable or removable structure or housing to enclose or
encase a vehicle spare tire or a portion thereof.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37.2 for a spare tire compartment or receiving well on a
vehicle body combined with a tire cover.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, 304 for a receptacle for
a tire.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 152.05 for fender wells for
wheels or tires and see the search notes thereunder.
Subclass:
37.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is formed in a baby
carriage, go-cart, or like vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 409 for an
article carrier attached to a stroller, wherein the carrier
is an add on rather than built into the body or top of the
vehicle.
Subclass:
37.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver comprises a plurality of
relatively movable parts, the parts being movable from a
collapsed arrangement of parts to a load receiving
compartment.
Subclass:
37.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus
wherein the vehicle having the compartment or receiver
thereon is a conveyance used mainly for hauling goods and
material other than people.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 402 for a device
for carrying an article attached to a pickup truck, wherein
the carrier is an add on rather than built into the body or
top of the vehicle.
Subclass:
37.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus in
which the compartment or receiver is either secured to or is
formed in part by the top or other generally horizontal
covering panel spanning the width of the vehicle.
Subclass:
37.8
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver opens directly into the
vehicle passenger compartment.
Subclass:
37.9
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus
wherein the compartment or receiver is provided especially to
receive smoker's refuse.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, 329 for vehicle mounted ash trays in which is
claimed a smoking feature (e.g., cigarette rest, snuffer,
etc.) and see the notes in the definition to subclass 231.
Subclass:
38
Metal pans located between the load and running-gear to catch
a liquid dripping from the load.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
220, Receptacles, 571 for a drip or drain pan, per se.
Subclass:
39.1
Lining:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
adapted to cover at least a portion of the body.
(1) Note. Linings included herein are generally for the
purpose of protecting components from damage, for insulating
or for sealing against leakage, etc.
Subclass:
39.2
Open truck bed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Subject
matter for covering the open bed portion of the truck body.
Subclass:
39.3
Heat or sound insulating:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39.1. Subject
matter which is particularly adapted to reduce an undesirable
transfer of heat or sound.
Subclass:
40
Devices extending from one side of a wagon-box to the other
to prevent spreading of the sides.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 and indented subclasses, where such devices are shown in
connection with an end-gate.
Subclass:
41
Metal strips and cleats secured to the inner surface of a
wagon-box to prevent wear.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 161.
Subclass:
42
Devices for preventing longitudinal movement of a box type of
wagon-body relative to the bolster or standards of a vehicle
running-gear.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35.1 for patents showing devices for positively locking this
type of vehicle-body to the bolsters or standards.
Subclass:
43
Removable stakes and sockets therefor adapted to hold the
load in place and usually used with platform-trucks.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 380 and indented
subclasses.
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 143 and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
50
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
including removable or swinging boards adapted to close the
rear end of a box-wagon.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
106
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses for end gates as set forth in the line
note in the main class definition in this class (296).
Subclass:
51
Where in a single end-gate there are combined two or more
well-known types of end-gates.
Subclass:
52
Those that are removable by raising in a vertical direction.
Subclass:
53
Those that are rearwardly removable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
particularly subclass 216 for end gates made of slidably
interconnected sections to make them removable and subclass
222 and indented subclasses, for the structure of such units,
per se.
Subclass:
55
Consisting of pivotally-connected sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
particularly subclass 217 for pivotally interconnected
sections mounted for removal from a support and subclass 233
and indented subclasses for such units, per se, with means to
prevent relative pivotal motion.
Subclass:
56
Hinged or pivoted to swing in an upward direction to open.
Subclass:
57.1
Downwardly swinging:
This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Subject matter
in which the end gate is hinged or pivoted to swing in a
downward direction to open.
Subclass:
58
Provided with side cleats and operating, when in an open
position, to hold the load and give an opening for the use of
a shovel or scoop to commence unloading.
Subclass:
59
Easily removed from the wagon-body.
Subclass:
60
Secured to a frame or to clips that are easily removable from
the wagon-box.
Subclass:
61
Also used as a loading-chute.
Subclass:
62
Also used as steps.
Subclass:
63
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
in which there is some modification of the body to cooperate
with the seat or seats.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 32.5 for vehicles comprising a
running gear and seats for persons engaged in manual labor
adjacent the ground.
297, Chairs and Seats, appropriate subclasses for chair or
seat of general utility.
Subclass:
64
Arrangements of seats relative to other seats or to other
parts of the vehicle-body.
Subclass:
65.01
Movable seat or backrest:
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter
wherein the seat or a portion of the seat which supports the
back of an occupant is displaceable relative to the body of
the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, 311 for a movable bottom of the seat
and subclasses 353+ for a movable back of the seat.
Subclass:
65.02
Resilient support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter wherein the seat or backrest is mounted to the vehicle
via a means which reduces a vibration or shock load to the
seat or backrest during a vehicle operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
189 for body structural means deformable to absorb the shock
of an impact.
Subclass:
65.03
Seat securing device permitting seat removal and
replacement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter wherein the seat is anchored to the body of the
vehicle by a means which allows a repeated assembly or
disassembly of the seat.
(1) Note. Mere bolting means used as securing means is not
included in this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 503.1 for a seat hold-down.
292, Closure Fasteners, appropriate subclass for a closure
fastener.
Subclass:
65.04
Wheelchair:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.03. Subject
matter wherein the seat is mounted on wheels for the use of
the sick or disabled.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 250.1 for wheelchairs.
410, Freight Accommodation On Freight Carrier, 3 for a
wheelchair.
Subclass:
65.05
Hinged seat:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter including a device which allows a turning or pivoting
movement of the seat relative to the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and seats, 313 for a tilting seat bottom,
subclasses 354+ for a tiltable seat back.
Subclass:
65.06
Movable about vertical axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject
matter wherein the seat rotates in a substantially horizontal
plane about an axis normal to the plane.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, 415 for a rotatable standard-type stand, and
subclass 425 for a rotatable stand with an additional
horizontal movement.
297, Chairs and seats, 344.21 for a seat bottom and back
movable about a vertical axis.
Subclass:
65.07
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.06. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated by a
device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring)
or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
65.08
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated by a
device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring)
or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
65.09
Including hinged backrest:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject
matter wherein a portion of the seat which supports the back
of an occupant includes a device which allows the turning or
pivoting movement of the portion relative to the body.
Subclass:
65.11
Lateral movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter including a device which permits the seat to move
towards a side of the vehicle.
Subclass:
65.12
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.11. Subject
matter wherein the lateral movement of the seat is activated
by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or
spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
65.13
Having rail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the seat is facilitated by a
sliding engagement of tracks or linear guides or similar
means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 429 for a horizontal slide or
guide.
Subclass:
65.14
Bearing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.13. Subject
matter wherein the rail includes a device which reduces
friction of the sliding engagement of the tracks or linear
guides or similar means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
248, Supports, subclass 430 for a ball or roller mounted
horizontal slide or guide.
Subclass:
65.15
Including actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.13. Subject
matter wherein the sliding engagement of the tracks or linear
guides is activated by a device (a) which produces a force
(e.g., a motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement
(e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
65.16
Hinged backrest:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter wherein a portion of the seat which supports the back
of an occupant includes a device which allows turning or
pivoting movement of the portion relative to the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, 353 for a movable seat back.
Subclass:
65.17
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.16. Subject
matter wherein the turning or pivoting movement of the
backrest is activated by a device (a) which produces a force
(e.g., a motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement
(e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
65.18
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated by a
device(a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring) or
(b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
66
Where a part or parts of the seat form in one position a part
of the contour or structure of the body.
Subclass:
67
Having attached to the shifting seat a panel or part of the
side of the body, which shifts with the seat to provide an
opening for entrance or exit of persons from the vehicle.
Subclass:
68
Operated by the opening or closing of the door or end-gate to
shift the seat.
Subclass:
68.1
With safety feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject
matter which include a safety feature to minimize crash
injuries.
Subclass:
69
Convertible to other devices for use with a vehicle.
Subclass:
70
The front of a vehicle body.
Subclass:
71
Rails to protect the edge of the dashboards, sometimes
provided with handles; also handles, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 181.
Subclass:
72
Devices for securing the dashboard to a vehicle-body.
Subclass:
73
Where the securing device permits pivoting of the
dash-board.
Subclass:
74
Devices for increasing the height of the dash-board.
Subclass:
75
Devices on which to rest the feet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, 423.1 for a footrest with a chair or
seat and not involving significant vehicle body structure.
Subclass:
76
Closures for that portion of a vehicle-body to the rear of
the seats.
Subclass:
77
Devices for holding or securing a lap-robe in an operative
position or against loss or theft.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 23.1 and indented subclasses and subclass 238 and
indented subclasses, for lap robes wound on rollers where
neither the relation to the vehicle nor a combination with
other vehicle features is claimed.
Subclass:
77.1
Storm-front shield, apron, or robe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
for protecting the occupants of vehicles from storm or wind
coming from the direction in which the vehicle is moving.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses, for land vehicle storm-front shields,
aprons, and robes, as set forth in the line note in the main
class definition of this class (296). Windshields not in the
form of flexible or portable panels have been placed in Class
160 (see particularly subclass 48 and indented subclasses
and subclass 90 and indented subclasses) only when in
combination with a flexible or portable panel.
Subclass:
78.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Shields
especially designed for use with velocipedes.
Subclass:
79
Windowed panels secured to the forward part of the top and
adapted to protect the upper part of the occupant.
Subclass:
80
Having a flexible apron secured to the lower part of the
panel and usually secured to the dashboard.
Subclass:
81
Flexible coverings secured to the front of the vehicle and
also forming a direct covering for the occupants thereof.
Subclass:
82
Devices secured to the front of a vehicle adapted to extend
to partially protect the occupants of a vehicle.
Subclass:
83
Flexible curtains adapted to entirely close the open space at
the forward end of a vehicle provided with a top.
Subclass:
84.1
Windshield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Subject
matter comprising transparent storm or wind protecting device
secured to the body of a vehicle and in front of a vehicle
seat.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
200 and 201, for vehicle windows positioned laterally or to
the rear of a vehicle seat.
Subclass:
85
Especially adapted for protecting the occupants of a rear
seat of a vehicle.
Subclass:
86
Consisting of at least two panels, one or more of which is
pivoted to swing on horizontal pivots.
Subclass:
87
Where the pivots hinge one panel to another at the edges of
the panels.
Subclass:
88
Two or more panels connected by a link, the link being hinged
to each of the panels.
Subclass:
89
The shield may consist of a single panel which can be slid
vertically or of a plurality of panels one or more of which
can be slid vertically.
Subclass:
90
Consisting of a single panel.
Subclass:
91
Devices for deflecting an air-current over the heads of the
occupants of the vehicle, the deflected current acting as a
protection by deflecting other currents of air.
Subclass:
92
Improvements in hinger for wind-shields.
Subclass:
93
Strips for closing the spaces between panels or between the
wind-shield and the vehicle body or top.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 475.1 for a closure seal,
e.g., striker gasket or weather-strip, and see the search
notes thereto for the loci of other seals.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, 40.
277, Seal for a Joint or Juncture, for a generic sealing
means or process, cross-reference art collection 921 for a
closure or weatherstrip seal.
Subclass:
95.1
Auxiliary protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter associated with a windshield and mounted exteriorly
thereto which shields at least a part of the windshield
against the accumulation of material thereon (e.g., rain,
snow, frost, insects, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96.15 for devices which remove debris from a windshield
after it has accumulated thereon.
96.18 for clear vision slots in windshields.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses, for auxiliary protectors in the form
of flexible and portable panels, as set forth in the line
note to the main class definition of this class (296). See
particularly 48 for windshield and awning type combinations,
subclasses 90+ for windshields combined with other forms of
flexible or portable panels and subclasses 368.1+ for pivoted
visors of the flexible and portable panel type.
Subclass:
96
Where the protector is panel adjustably pivoted to the
wind-shield or the forward end of the top.
Subclass:
96.11
Auxiliary windscreen (e.g., vent window, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter associated with the lateral edges of a windshield
which either further protects the vehicle occupant from storm
or wind coming from the direction in which the vehicle is
moving or allow control of incoming wind for ventilation
purposes.
Subclass:
96.12
Full vision (i.e., wraparound):
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein opaque members such as roof supporting corner
posts are eliminated and the transparency of the windshield
is extended laterally towards the sides of the vehicle to
increase horizontal arc of forward vision.
Subclass:
96.13
Movably mounted to provide access:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.12. Subject
matter wherein the windshield must be displaced from its
normal operative position to allow entry and exit from the
vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
146.8 for an access barrier or closure which extends
transversely of the vehicle front or rear in a closed
position.
Subclass:
96.14
Multiple layered with airspace therebetween:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein the windshield itself has plural layers, at
least two layers of which are separated by a gaseous medium.
(1) Note. This is usually done to prevent frosting or
fogging of the windshield, or as a thermal insulation.
Subclass:
96.15
Cleaner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter combined with a device which removes accumulated
material (e.g., ice, rain, snow, dirt, etc.) from the
windshield.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 250.001 for
an optical-member-attachable cleaner (e.g., windshield wiper,
etc.).
Subclass:
96.16
Rotating windshield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.15. Subject
matter wherein at least a part of the windshield moves about
an arcuate path to aid in the removal of accumulated material
therefrom.
(1) Note. Windshields which spin to remove material by
centrifugal force will be found here.
Subclass:
96.17
With specific motor mounting for cleaner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.15. Subject
matter wherein the placement of support of the motor which
drives the cleaner is of particular significance.
Subclass:
96.18
Clear vision slot:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein a gap is provided in the windshield through
which an occupant can view the roadway under adverse weather
conditions.
Subclass:
96.19
Glare reducing:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein at least a part of the windshield itself is
made of a material which optically screens harsh light from
either the interior or exterior of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97.1 for glare screens which are separate and distinct from
the windshield itself.
Subclass:
96.2
Pivoted about horizontal axis:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein the windshield is rotatable about an axis
which extends in a direction transverse to the direction of
vehicle movement.
Subclass:
96.21
With specific support structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to the
manner in which the windshield is supported by the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
201 for supporting frames for a vehicle window other than a
windshield.
Subclass:
96.22
Releasable upon impact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.21. Subject
matter wherein the support structure for the windshield is
arranged so as to give way under a significant force before
the windshield itself would shatter.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 728.1 for "air bags" and subclasses 748+
for other devices which are designed to protect a vehicle
occupant from injury should the vehicle sharply decelerate or
collide with another object.
Subclass:
97.1
Glare screen or visor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
comprising a means mounted, usually in combination with a
windshield to protect the driver of a vehicle from the glare
of an approaching light, usually shown in combination with a
windshield.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
95.1 for an externally mounted glare screen or visor located
outside the passenger compartment and in front of the
windshield which would inherently protect the windshield.
152 for glare screens or visors associated with side and
rear windows.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses, for glare screens, as set forth in
the line note in the main class definition of this class
(296); and also glare screens in the form of rigid panels
claimed in combination with a flexible or portable panel,
which may be an additional glare screen, except (a) where the
optical properties of the glare screen are claimed, (b) where
the specific location of the glare screen with respect to the
car or driver is claimed (the mere recitation that it is
mounted on the windshield not being considered a specific
location), and (c) where the combination with other vehicle
structure (such as the dashboard, etc.) is claimed.
248, Supports, 200 for mere brackets for supporting a glare
screen.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
603 for glare screens combined with a mirror.
Subclass:
97.11
Allowing slidable movement relative to support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.9. Subject
matter in which the visor or glare screen are slidably
movable with respect to the support.
Subclass:
97.12
For mounting to pivotable arm:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.9. Subject
matter in which the visor or glare screen is attached to a
pivotable arm.
Subclass:
97.13
Arm having specific pivot structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.12. Subject
matter in which the pivot mechanism, usually at the end of
the support arm, is specifically set forth.
Subclass:
97.2
With specific structure or properties for diffusing or
reflecting light:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter comprising means to control the light moving toward a
viewer's eyes by changing its direction or reducing its
intensity by absorbing, transmitting away, or reflecting part
of the light.
(1) Note. Mere naming of glare screen as being translucent,
colored, etc., not considered significant for placement in
this subclass.
Subclass:
97.21
Baby carriage or child's wagon:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
in which the vehicle body is of the baby carriage,
perambulator or child's wagon type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35.4 for body securing devices for baby carriages.
37.4 for auxiliary article compartment on child's vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 47.38, for hand propelled baby carriages
and subclasses 647+, for foldable baby carriages.
Subclass:
97.22
Access cover for gas tank filler pipe:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
in which a cover portion of the vehicle body is provided to
allow access to the gas tank filler pipe.
(1) Note. Cover often includes attached license plate.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 200 for access cover
with details of license plate support structure.
Subclass:
97.23
Floor mat with vehicle body feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
comprising structure for covering the floor of a vehicle
which cooperates with vehicle body structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 138,
166 and 167 formats, per se.
Subclass:
97.3
Apertured:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.2. Subject
matter in which perforations diffuse light passing through
the glare reducing means.
Subclass:
97.4
With actuating means for moving:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter in which the glare reducing means is moved into a
desired position by relatively movable force transmitting
parts.
Subclass:
97.5
Combined or convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter claimed in combination with features other than visor
or glare screen; or, having means capable of structural
rearrangement or modification to provide a device of some
other description.
Subclass:
97.6
Having detachable auxiliary visor or glare screen cooperating
therewith:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter in which an auxiliary visor or glare screen is added
to the existing visor or glare screen to further increase
protection of vehicle occupants from unwanted glare.
Subclass:
97.7
Mounted or detachably supported on dashboard, steering
column, or windshield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter in which the glare screen is mounted or detachably
supported on the dashboard area, steering column or
windshield.
(1) Note. Glare screens or visors detachably supported on
frame of windshield are included herein.
Subclass:
97.8
Having foldable, extensible, or rollable body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter in which the visor or glare screen covers a greater
area by unfolding, by extending sections included as part
thereof or by unrolling.
Subclass:
97.9
With specific mounting means therefor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject
matter wherein particular significance is attributed to the
manner in which the visor or glare screen is supported.
Subclass:
98
Consisting of a support on which a flexible cover is adapted
to be stretched and a roller on which the cover is adapted to
be rolled when not in use. The support may be either
permanent in position or removable or collapsible.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
219 for a land vehicle roof having an opening therein and a
rollable closure therefor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 238 and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
99.1
Extension:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Tops
provided with means for increasing the dimension of the said
tops.
Subclass:
100.01
Load cover:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter wherein a member is provided for (a)
protecting the freight-load or (b) enclosing the open top of
the load-carrier and wherein the member functions as the
cover for the freight-load.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, 377.01 for movable railway
freight covers.
Subclass:
100.02
Rigid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject
matter wherein the cover is dimensionally invariant.
(1) Note. The cover is constructed of a rigid material or
with a peripheral rigid frame.
Subclass:
100.03
Slidable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.02. Subject
matter wherein the cover moves by a smooth continuous contact
of tracks or telescoping struts or linear guides or similar
means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.09 for sliding
railway freight covers.
Subclass:
100.04
Having securing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.03. Subject
matter including a device to fix the position of the cover to
a body of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.11 for a railway
freight cover locking device.
Subclass:
100.05
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.03. Subject
matter wherein the sliding movement of the cover is activated
by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or
spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
Subclass:
100.06
Hinged:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.02. Subject
matter including a device which allows a turning or pivoting
movement of the cover relative to a body of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.05 for a hinged
railway freight cover.
Subclass:
100.07
Having securing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject
matter including a device to fix the position of the cover to
a framework or the body of the vehicle.
Subclass:
100.08
Via hinged link:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject
matter wherein the hinged connection between the cover and
the body comprises a strut or panel with multiple hinge
axes.
Subclass:
100.09
Multiple sections hinged together:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject
matter wherein the cover is divided into more than one
section pivoted together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
219 for multiple hinged panel sections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.04 for multiple
section railway folding freight covers.
Subclass:
100.1
Having actuator:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject
matter wherein the turning or pivoting movement of the cover
is activated by a means (a) which produces a force (e.g., a
motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a
lever).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.05 for a hinged
railway freight cover with an actuator.
Subclass:
100.11
Flexible and accumulating (e.g., gathering type):
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject
matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material in a
panel or web form to allow bending or flexing and the cover
is contracted into a smaller extent.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 for roll-up covers.
Subclass:
100.12
Movable with rigid guidance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject
matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover along a
load bed is guided by a substantially inflexible means such
as a tensioned cable or track member.
Subclass:
100.13
Movable with flexible guidance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject
matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover along a
load bed is guided by a means made of a pliable material such
as a rope.
Subclass:
100.14
Movable with pivoted support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject
matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover along a
load bed is guided by a pivoted link member.
Subclass:
100.15
Flexible having tensioning means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject
matter wherein the load cover is made of a pliable material
in a panel or web form to allow bending or flexing of the
cover and the cover includes a device to apply a force to the
cover for stretching or making the cover taut.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclass 907 for a
cover stretcher.
Subclass:
100.16
Flexible with securing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject
matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material in a
panel or web form to allow bending or flexing of the cover
and the cover includes a device to fix the position of the
cover to a framework or body of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, 368.1
for a mounting, fastening or supporting means and subclasses
382+ for a fabric fastening means.
Subclass:
100.17
Supporting framework:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject
matter wherein the load cover includes a skeletal base
structure configured to underlie and support the cover.
Subclass:
100.18
Having flexible cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.17. Subject
matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material in a
panel or web form to allow bending or flexing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 377.03 for a flexible
railway freight cover and removable frame.
Subclass:
101
Where the purpose of the vehicle is especially adapted to
transport ashes or other refuse.
Subclass:
102
Tops which when in place on the vehicle are incapable of
changing their upright or vertical position.
Subclass:
103
Detachable tops adapted, when in position on the body of the
vehicle, to form therewith a closed vehicle of the limousine
type.
Subclass:
104
Where the top comprises inverted U-shaped bows, the legs of
the bows secured to the vehicle-body and operating as a
support for the covering of the top.
Subclass:
105
Where the bows may be moved from the spaced to an adjacent
position to collapse the top, the vertical arrangement of the
bows being substantially unchanged.
Subclass:
106
A door or gate located at the rear of the top and
corresponding to the end-gate of the vehicle-body.
(1) For end gates as set forth in the line note in the main
class definition in this class (296), see the Search Class
notes below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses for end gates as set forth in the line
note in the main class definition in this class (296).
Subclass:
107.01
Let-down type top:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter including a top capable of assuming a
plurality of positions relative to the body of the vehicle
and when in the down or inoperative position the vertical
dimension of the top is changed.
Subclass:
107.02
For baby carriage:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the let-down type top includes a stroller used
for transporting a child.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 642 for folding of a baby
carriage.
296, Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops, subclass 97.21.
Subclass:
107.03
Having overhead guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the top includes means to protect a vehicle
operator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 756 for roll bars or overhead
guards.
Subclass:
107.04
Seal:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter including a member provided at the junction of the top
and the body to protect the interior of the receptacle or
load carrier from weather (e.g., rain or dust) or noise.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 475.1 for a closure
seal.
Subclass:
107.05
Including valance:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter including a structure provided at the edge of the
let-down type top of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
135 for a top valance.
Subclass:
107.06
Having ceiling inner liner:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter including a member covering the inside surface of the
let-down type top of the vehicle.
Subclass:
107.07
Top and window combination:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the let-down type top includes a window
displaced rearwardly of a windshield of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 for a windowed curtain.
146.14 for a window interacting with a convertible top.
Subclass:
107.08
Including top storage compartment with closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein a receptacle is formed in the body of the
vehicle to receive the top when in an inoperative or down
position and a lid is provided for at least partially closing
the receptacle.
Subclass:
107.09
Flexible folding top or hinged framework:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the top (a) is made of a pliable material in a
panel or web form which is foldable or (b) includes a pivotal
or jointed skeletal under-structure.
Subclass:
107.1
Inflatable top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject
matter wherein the top includes a fluid filled chamber.
Subclass:
107.11
Top and framework connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject
matter wherein a significance is attributed to a securement
of the top to the framework.
Subclass:
107.12
Tension device:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject
matter wherein the top includes a device for regulating a
tautness in the pliable material of the top.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclass 907 for a
cover stretcher.
Subclass:
107.13
Having sliding framework:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject
matter wherein the pivotal or jointed skeletal
under-structure includes a connection having a smooth
continuous contact.
Subclass:
107.14
Telescopic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.13. Subject
matter wherein the framework slides inward or outward in
overlapping sections.
Subclass:
107.15
Flexible and rigid top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject
matter wherein an outer surface of the top is made of pliable
and stiff or nonflexible materials.
Subclass:
107.16
Pivoted top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the top is supported by a hinged connection.
Subclass:
107.17
Rigid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.16. Subject
matter wherein the pivoted top is made of a nonflexible or
nonbending material.
Subclass:
107.18
Having track:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.16. Subject
matter wherein the hinged connection includes a rail upon
which the top travels.
Subclass:
107.19
Slidable top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter wherein the positioning of the let-down type top
relative to the body of the vehicle is directed by a sliding
engagement of tracks or telescopic struts or linear guides or
similar means.
Subclass:
107.2
Rigid:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.19. subject
matter wherein the slidable top is made of a nonflexible or
nonbending material.
Subclass:
108
Where the top consists of sections pivoted to permit collapse
of the top to assume a down position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
appropriate subclasses, (and particularly subclass 130 and
indented subclasses) for interconnected sections, as set
forth in the line note in the main class definition in this
class (296).
Subclass:
109
Tops comprising inverted U-shaped bows movable to an adjacent
position to collapse the top and pivoted to the vehicle-body
to swing to a down position.
Subclass:
110
Where the top is capable of assuming a plurality of up or
operative positions.
Subclass:
111
Where the top comprises a single group of substantially
radiating bows pivoted to the vehicle-body.
Subclass:
112
Comprising means for raising or lowering or assisting in
raising or lowering a top of the type indicated.
Subclass:
113
Where the tension of a spring is used for the purpose
indicated.
Subclass:
114
Comprising, when in up or operative position, two sets of bow
groups, the forward set being movable to a position adjacent
the rear set to permit collapse and movement to a down
position of the top.
Subclass:
115
Means for raising or lowering or assisting in raising or
lowering a top of the type indicated.
Subclass:
116
Comprising a supporting frame or bow group to which is
trussed a forwardly-projecting frame or bow, the
forwardly-projecting frame or bow being collapsible or
movable with respect to the support to permit the top as a
whole to assume a down position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
especially subclass 19, 20, 22, and 45, and indented
subclasses, for outrigged type devices as set forth in the
line note in the main class definition in this class (296).
Subclass:
117
Means for raising or lowering or assisting in raising or
lowering a top of the type indicated.
Subclass:
118
Patents relating to bows or the slat portion of the bows of
vehicle-tops.
Subclass:
119
Iron parts of bows or slats.
Subclass:
120.1
Brace:
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject
matter for holding the top in an up or operative position by
bracing.
Subclass:
121
Forming parts of elements of a top or means for securing the
elements of a top to the vehicle body.
Subclass:
122
Where the joint or coupling is a pivot bolt for a brace or
bow.
Subclass:
123
A rail to which the top is attached, which rail is detachably
carried by the seat back and sides.
Subclass:
124
Means for supporting tops when in a down or inoperative
position.
Subclass:
125
Where the pivot support for the prop or base of the top is
provided with a cushion to support the rear bow when the top
is down.
Subclass:
126
Where the cushion is a spring.
Subclass:
127
Where the adjacent edges of the bows are provided with means
to support the bows in spaced relation when the top is down
and collapsed.
Subclass:
128
Where the down-support comprises means for clamping elements
of the top to hold it in down position.
Subclass:
129
Also provided with means for spacing adjacent bows of a top.
Subclass:
130
Where the clamping means is a tightened strap.
Subclass:
131
Supporting means attached to the top.
Subclass:
132
Attached to both the body and top.
Subclass:
133
Where the supporting means of the type indicated is a
spring.
Subclass:
134
Where the support is a spring, excluding spring-supports of
the type found in subclasses 126 and 133 of this class.
Subclass:
135
Edge trimmings and bindings for tops.
Subclass:
136
Inclosing or covering means adapted to protect the top from
dust when in down or inoperative position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclass 115 for
covers used in portable shelters.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 19.
Subclass:
138
Relating to the side and rear curtains of a top.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, for
side and rear curtains, as set forth in the line note in the
main class definition of this class (296).
Subclass:
139
Where the side curtain is secured to the door or to an
extension of the door to open when the door is opened.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 102.
Subclass:
140
Stored in the roof portion of the top when not in use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 19 and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
141
Rolled or folded to compact form before movement to storage
position.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 23.1 and indented subclasses.
Subclass:
142
Secured to and adapted to roll on a vertical roller.
Subclass:
143
Secured to and adapted to roll on a horizontal roller.
Subclass:
144
Strips secured to the top and vehicle body at the rear
corners of the vehicle to limit the forward movement of the
top.
Subclass:
145
Showing means for securing transparent material to an opening
in a curtain.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 180 and 237.
Subclass:
146.1
Door or window with specified vehicle feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure which relates to a transparent panel
displaced rearwardly of a windshield of a vehicle, in
association with a retractable vehicle roof.
(1) Note. The association is usually provided to affect a
cooperative, mating seal but is not limited thereto.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
107.07 for a let-down type top in combination with a
window.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for
particular car door (access barrier or closure) structure
when no defining accessory or feature correlated to a vehicle
body is present.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), appropriate
subclasses for a barrier or panel lacking (a) features for
providing movement or removal (e.g., hinge, closure, etc.) or
(b) a vehicle body feature.
Subclass:
146.11
Door hinge detail:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure including details of mounting means
providing a swinging movement about a pivot axis.
Subclass:
146.12
Multiple hinge axes:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.11. Devices
wherein the mounting means has more than one pintle.
[figure]
Subclass:
146.13
Folding-type door:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure having multiple sections articulated to
each other.
Subclass:
146.14
Window interacting with convertible top:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure which relates to (a) a transparent panel
displaced rearwardly of a windshield of a vehicle, in
association with a retractable vehicle roof, or (b) a
transparent panel mounted to the retractable roof and moving
therewith.
(1) Note. The association is usually provided to effect a
cooperative, mating seal but is not limited thereto.
Subclass:
146.15
Body mounted window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure relating to a transparent panel mounted on
the vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84.1 for a transparent panel secured to a vehicle body and
in front of a vehicle seat (e.g., windshield, etc.).
146.2 for a transparent panel mounted on an access barrier
or closure.
200 for a transparent panel arranged to provide better
viewing therethrough for the driver and/or passenger in the
vehicle.
215 for a transparent panel fixedly mounted to a roof of a
vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), 393 and the search
notes thereunder for mounting a transparent panel and an
adjacent member (e.g., frame, etc.).
Subclass:
146.16
Movable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.15. Access
barrier or closure including means for shifting the panel
relative to the body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
216.01 for a transparent panel movably mounted to a roof of
a vehicle body (e.g., sun roof and/or moon roof, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 475.1 for sealing means
acting at the juncture of an access barrier or closure and an
adjacent member (e.g., frame, etc.).
Subclass:
146.2
Door includes window:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure including particulars of a transparent
panel in the barrier (e.g., mountings, window channel or
support, seal, operating mechanism, etc.).
(1) Note. A nominal recitation of a door having a window,
either movable or fixed, is not sufficient to cause
assignment to this subclass in the absence of particulars of
the window.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 166 for the
combination of an access barrier pivotal about a vertical
axis and carrying an associated transparent panel wherein the
transparent panel is mounted for movement distinct and
separate from the pivotal movement.
Subclass:
146.3
Flush mounted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.2. Access
barrier or closure wherein the transparent panel is mounted
at an outer surface substantially coplanar with adjoining
body structure.
Subclass:
146.4
Remotely actuated door:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Vehicle body
access barrier or closure including manually engaged means at
a separate location from that of the barrier or closure which
causes the access barrier or closure to change location or
securing means for the barrier or closure to lock or unlock.
Subclass:
146.5
Door frame or shell:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Vehicle body
access barrier or closure with specific skeletal structure or
casing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
202 for supporting frame means for a vehicle body door.
Subclass:
146.6
Reinforcement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.5. Structure
relating to supplemental means for strengthening a frame or
shell of the access barrier or closure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
188 for means provided to eliminate or reduce impact
deformation of a vehicle body structural member.
189 for means provided to absorb impact energy resulting
from impacts by a foreign body upon a vehicle body structural
member. [figure]
Subclass:
146.7
Interior trim panel on door:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure including details of an inwardly facing
embellishment or covering.
Subclass:
146.8
Door extending across front or rear of body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure which in a closed position extends
transversely across the vehicle at front or rear ends (e.g.,
hatchback type for the latter, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96.13 for a wraparound windshield movable from a normal
operative position to a position to allow entry and/or exit
from the vehicle.
Subclass:
146.9
Specific door or door opening edge feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access
barrier or closure with structural details relating to the
intersection of (a) a barrier or closure and a vehicle body
or (b) multiple barriers or closures (e.g., interlocking
arrangements, sealing means, continuous roof/door contours,
flush profiles, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
206 for means for securing windlace to the vehicle body to
prevent wind from entering through otherwise open spaces or
cracks around doors or windows.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 500.1 for
weatherstrip of the windlace type.
Subclass:
147
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device
provided with a top spaced from the body walls to form an
uninterrupted passage therebetween substantially the length
of the vehicle body, and further provided with a plurality of
closures to be shifted to and from a position occupying the
passage between the top and body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, 332 for railway passenger cars
convertible from open-sided summer cars to closed-sided
winter cars.
Subclass:
148
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device in
which the closures are mounted on the sides of the vehicle,
and in which the means mounting the panels permit them to be
readily physically disassociated from the body to form a
passage.
Subclass:
149
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device
provided with a door and a body portion on the side of said
door, each provided with a closure extensible therefrom, and
each further provided with a recess or receptacle within the
door and body portion to receive the closures when shifted
from their passage blocking position.
(1) Note. The adjacent body portion may be another door.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 372 for a closure of
general utility stored in a housing, and see the search notes
thereto.
Subclass:
150
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Device
provided with a guiding or bracing post between the closures
in their passage blocking position and further provided with
means mounting the post so as to permit shifting of the post
to a position clear of the passage.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 316 for a
retractable upper support which guides a closure from a
housing, and subclass 365 for an independently movable or
removable center post serving as a stop or closure mount for
adjacent closures.
Subclass:
151
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device
wherein the closure is configured so as to accommodate a
wheel housing or a step portion of the vehicle body.
Subclass:
152
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device
provided with means attached to the closure to add to the
convenience of the vehicle's occupant or to the effectiveness
of vehicle body, e.g., armrest, visor, noise reducer, wind
hose.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
454, Ventilation, 128 for a vehicle body with accessories
for ventilating the body, e.g., wind deflectors.
Subclass:
153
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Device wherein
the accessory comprises a device for supporting an arm of an
occupant of the vehicle, or for covering and protecting the
window sill from the arm of the vehicle's occupant.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
297, Chairs and Seats, 411.2 for an armrest of general
utility and see the search notes thereto for the loci of
other armrests.
Subclass:
154
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Device wherein
the accessory means comprises a device to convey or direct
moisture away from the interior of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 476.1 for a
closure face mounted deflector or a closure seal combined
with a fluid drain, and see the search notes thereto for the
loci of other drains and deflectors.
454, Ventilation, 128 for an air deflector for an automobile
window.
Subclass:
155
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device
provided with a plurality of closures and further provided
with means on opposite sides of the vehicle body for mounting
the closures for sliding movement.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 94 for closures
on opposite barriers interconnected for concurrent movement,
and subclasses 404+ for a reciprocating closure of general
utility.
Subclass:
156
Camper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus in
which the portion of the land vehicle which operates as a
receptacle or load-carrier is a body providing a living space
for people for the purpose of camping, which may include
plumbing, eating, sleeping, or other facilities to meet human
needs, and which may have means to change its configuration
to increase or decrease its living space or to reduce its
outside dimensions for storage or transporting.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, various subclasses for specific bed structure.
49, Movable or Removable Closures, various subclasses for a
specific door, window, partition, etc., structure.
454, Ventilation, 69 for ventilators for vehicles.
Subclass:
157
Having boat carrying means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in
which the body includes a means or a particularly designed
facility for supporting or handling a boat.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
114, Ships, 343 for boats, per se.
224, Package and Article Carriers, 400, 311, 312, and 321 for
article carrying devices attached to vehicles.
280, Land Vehicles, 414.1 for boat carrying trailers.
Subclass:
158
Having vehicle carrying means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in
which the body includes a means or a particularly designed
facility for supporting or handling a vehicle, e.g.,
motorcycle, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, 400, 311, 312, and 321 for
article carrying devices attached to vehicles.
Subclass:
159
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Having tent
means demountable therefrom: Apparatus wherein the camper
body is adapted to support all or a part of a tent structure,
and wherein the tent may be removed from said body and
erected or caused to stand for its intended use independently
of any support from said body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 87 for tents, per se.
Subclass:
160
Having tent solely supported by camper body roof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in
which the camper body has a roof which is the sole support
for an erected tent structure, said tent either engages said
roof or extends from and is solely supported by a means
adapted to be secured only to said roof.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 88.14 for tents with
carriers associated with a vehicle roof or trunk lid.
Subclass:
161
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Having tent
having ground engaging means: Apparatus in which the camper
body is adapted to support a portion of an erected tent
structure, wherein another portion of said tent is supported
by means other then the camper body such as the ground.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 88.13 for tents
supported by a vehicle.
Subclass:
162
Having porch means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the camper body has a platform means usable as a
porch attached thereto or usable therewith.
Subclass:
163
Having canopy means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the camper body has a canopy connected therewith for
use.
Subclass:
164
Supported by self-propelled vehicle unit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in
which the camper body is secured to and supported by a
self-propelled vehicle by means permitting removal of said
body from said vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 280 for means
for removing a camper body from a self-propelled vehicle.
254, Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling
Force, subclass 45 for jacks, per se, which may be attached
to a camper body.
Subclass:
165
Expansible or collapsible vehicle body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
wherein the camper body is provided with means permitting
enlargement of its living space or with means permitting it
to collapse to a configuration where it is not usable for its
intended purpose, but which does decrease its overall size so
that it may be transported more readily.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26.01 for extensible and collapsible vehicle bodies of
general utility.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 64-72
for rearrangeable building sections.
Subclass:
166
Having docking passage means between body and vehicle unit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
wherein the camper body and its self-propelled supporting
vehicle are connected together with a passage-way means
extending between a living space of said body and a noncamper
body passenger compartment of the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 477.1 for
inflatable seals.
Subclass:
167
Having means to tie down body to vehicle unit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
having a specific structure for connecting the camper body to
its support vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35.1 for securing devices for vehicle bodies of general
utility.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
410, Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclass 46
for an on-and-off base (e.g., pallet) to be loaded onto a
freight carrier together with the particular article (e.g.,
household appliance) to be shipped; and subclasses 52+ for
the removable securement of an on-and-off load bearer (e.g.,
pallet or container) to a freight carrier.
Subclass:
168
Supported on a trailer-type vehicle unit:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus for
camper bodies adapted to be mounted on and carried by a
nonself-propelled land vehicle which is designed to be towed
by a self-propelled vehicle unit.
Subclass:
169
Body having hinged side or end sections to support a bed:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus in
which the camper body is provided with a side or an end
section which is pivotally mounted and adapted to be swung
from a vertical position, in which it forms a side or end
portion of said body, to a horizontal position for the
purpose of supporting a bed upon which a person may sleep.
Subclass:
170
Body having slidable bed support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus in
which the camper body is provided with panel or other means
adapted to slide from a concealed position to one in which it
is adapted to support a bed upon which a person may sleep.
Subclass:
171
Body having telescopic sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus
wherein the camper body is composed of relatively movable
telescopically associated sections which may be moved
relatively and telescopically for the purpose of changing the
width, length, or height of said body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclass 67 for
telescoping sub or main enclosures.
Subclass:
172
Body being expansible from one configuration usable for
camping to another configuration usable for camping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus
wherein the camper body has means whereby its interior
dimensions may be increased or decreased in height, width, or
length so that, after making a dimensional change, the body
continues to be usable for the purpose of camping.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26.01 for expansible vehicle bodies of general utility.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 64-72
for rearrangeable building structures.
Subclass:
173
Body being collapsible to a configuration nonusable for
camping condition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus
wherein the camper body is provided with means whereby it may
be collapsed from a condition in which it is usable for
camping to a condition in which it is not usable for camping
but has a configuration more convenient for transportation or
storage.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26.01 for collapsible vehicle bodies of general utility.
Subclass:
174
Body having hinged bed support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in
which the camper body is provided with a side or an end
section which is pivotally mounted and adapted to be swung
from a vertical position, in which it forms a side or end
portion of the body, to a horizontal position for the purpose
of supporting a bed upon which a person may sleep.
Subclass:
175
Body having telescopic sections:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the camper body is composed of relatively movable
telescopically associated sections, which may be moved
relatively and telescopically for the purpose of changing the
width, length, or height of said body.
Subclass:
176
Body being expansible from one configuration usable for
camping to another configuration usable for camping:
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the camper body has means whereby its interior
dimensions may be increased or decreased in height, width, or
length so that, after making a dimensional change, the body
continues to be usable for the purpose of camping.
Subclass:
177
Vehicles simulating standard types of vehicles (e.g.,
ambulance, farm tractor, etc.) but reduced to a size upon
which a child may ride:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes a vehicle body means particularly designed or
intended to be a means upon which children may ride and which
is a miniaturization or a reduced scale facsimile or
simulation of any full scale special or general purpose
vehicle either imagined or actually constructed.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 269 for wheeled figure toy and
subclasses 431+ for other wheeled toys.
Subclass:
178
Passenger bus body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes vehicle body means being particularly designed
or intended to be capable of carrying more people than is
normally considered to be the capacity of an automobile.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 781 for frames for vehicles.
Subclass:
179
For transporting passengers to or from an aircraft:
This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Apparatus
particularly constructed as a means for transporting
passengers to or from a grounded aircraft and having means
which may cooperate with said aircraft whereby said
passengers may either enter or exit said aircraft.
Subclass:
180
Wagon or horse drawn vehicle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes body means designed to carry loads of a
general or specialized nature, and which is designed to be
pulled or pushed by connection with a beast of burden or
substitute therefor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 63 for horse drawn vehicles.
Subclass:
180.1
With distinct wind deflector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Subject matter
in which the wind deflector constitutes a distinct means for
redirecting air flow around the vehicle to reduce wind
resistance thereon.
(1) Note. If primary utility and function is wind
deflecting to reduce wind resistance or improve vehicle
stability proper for this subclass. If function other than
wind deflecting or stability enhancing is disclosed it goes
elsewhere in this class or another class which provides for
said function, e.g., rear window cleaner.
(2) Note. Vehicles on a single chassis which exhibit
airflow characteristics similar to those of tractor-trailer
combinations will be treated as pulling and towed vehicles
for purposes of placement in this subclass and its indents.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for wind deflectors that guide air currents to protect
windshield and other vehicle areas from accumulation of dirt,
bugs, etc.
217 for air deflectors associated with movable roof panels
above passenger area.
Subclass:
180.2
Mounted on pulling vehicle (e.g., tractor, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 180.1. Subject
matter in which the wind deflector is mounted on the pulling
vehicle.
Subclass:
180.3
Adjustable angle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 180.2. Subject
matter in which the wind deflector may be pivoted to provide
different angles for redirecting air flow.
Subclass:
180.4
Mounted on towed vehicle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 180.1. Subject
matter in which the wind deflector is mounted on the towed
vehicle.
Subclass:
180.5
Adjustable angle:
This subclass is indented under subclass 180.1. Subject
matter in which the wind deflector may be pivoted to provide
different angles for redirecting air flow.
Subclass:
181
Trailer body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes body means for carrying a load of a general or
specialized nature, and which is adapted to be supported for
mobility by wheel means located generally at one end of said
body means and be a draft vehicle at the opposite end.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 400 for articulated vehicles.
Subclass:
182
Body platform:
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Apparatus
wherein said body means is constructed to provide an
unobstructed planar load-supporting surface which extends the
entire length and width of the body.
Subclass:
183
Truck body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes body means for the purpose of carrying a bulk
load and having a generally planar-supporting surface for
said bulk load and vertical side and end members extending
from said supporting surface to retain the load on said
surface.
Subclass:
184
Dump truck type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 183. Apparatus
which may be tilted for removal of the load therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
298, Land Vehicles: Dumping, various subclasses for vehicles
having various bodies from which a load may be dumped.
Subclass:
185
Automobile body:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes body means for the purpose of carrying
generally from one to six or nine people simultaneously.
Subclass:
186
Nonenclosed type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 185. Apparatus
including side members which extend up from lower part of the
body to more or less a line extension of the upper extremity
of the automobile hood and devoid of a means above the heads
of the people carried by said body.
Subclass:
187
Body structural means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.1. Apparatus
which includes all or part of the structural members which
are used in the construction of a vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.1 for vehicle bodies constructed to perform a specific
function not provided for above.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor Vehicles, 89.1 as explained in the reference
thereto appearing in subclass 1 above.
Subclass:
188
For reinforcing or resisting deformation from impact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
having means particularly provided to eliminate or reduce the
probability that the position of the vehicle body which
impacts with a foreign body will not deform.
Subclass:
189
Deformable to absorb the shock of impact:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
having means particularly constructed to change shape or
position relative to other means upon impact with a foreign
body and thereby absorb energy of the impact.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 784 for vehicle frames having
impact absorbing means.
293, Vehicle Fenders, 107, 124, 131, 132+, and 150 for
vehicle bumpers which change shape or are provided with means
permitting the bumper to change its relative position with
the vehicle on which it is mounted to thereby absorb energy
of impact.
Subclass:
190.01
Operator's cab:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter
including means which constitutes that portion of the vehicle
body which carries or encloses a person at the location on
the body where the operation of the vehicle is controlled.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 89.12 for a motor vehicle of
the tractor or similar type having an enclosed operator's
station; and subclasses 89.13+ for a motor vehicle having a
operator's compartment which is movable to a different
attitude or location on the vehicle.
Subclass:
190.02
Having sleeping accommodation (e.g., sleeper):
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.01. Subject
matter wherein a bed or berth or bunk is provided for the
operator or a passenger to rest.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, 118 for vehicle attached beds.
Subclass:
190.03
Operator's protection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.01. Subject
matter including means associated with the cab to prevent
injury to the operator from rollover or crush protection.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 756 for roll bars or overhead
guards.
Subclass:
190.04
Movable or removable cab:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.01. Subject
matter wherein the cab is displaceable relative to the
vehicle or disconnectable from the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35.3 for removable body and chassis connections.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor Vehicles, 89.13 and 89.18 for motor vehicle cabs
and portions thereof shiftable on the vehicle.
Subclass:
190.05
By pivotal connection:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.04. Subject
matter wherein the cab is tiltably mounted to the vehicle by
a hinge.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 89.14 for motor vehicles with
tilting cabs.
Subclass:
190.06
Having securing device (e.g., latch):
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.05. Subject
matter wherein a lock mechanism prevents a movement of the
cab.
Subclass:
190.07
Resilient support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.04. Subject
matter wherein the cab is mounted to the vehicle via a means
which reduces a vibration or shock load to the cab.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
35.1 for body securing devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
267, Spring Devices, 2 for vehicle spring devices.
Subclass:
190.08
Cab structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.01. Subject
matter including constructional elements of the cab such as a
framework or panel or joint or such similar element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
29 191, 203+ for body frame construction and connection
details.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor Vehicles, 89.1 for details of motor vehicle
bodies.
Subclass:
190.09
Having air handling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.08. Subject
matter wherein a portion of the cab structure is associated
with the treatment of a cab atmosphere such as heating or
cooling or ventilating the air within the cab.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 for vehicle ducts or conduits to transport the air.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
454, Ventilation, 69 for a vehicle (e.g., automobile, etc.)
ventilation.
Subclass:
190.1
Window or windshield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.08. Subject
matter wherein a transparent panel is provided in a cab
perimeter for vision or light or air or protecting an
occupant from wind.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84.1 for a windshield structure.
146.15 for a body mounted window.
201 for a window support means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 381 for movable
closures.
52, Static Structures (e.g., buildings), 204.5 for details
of window construction.
Subclass:
190.11
Closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 190.08. Subject
matter wherein the cab structure includes a movable panel for
passage or access.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
37.6 for an auxiliary article compartment on a truck like
vehicle.
146.1 for a vehicle door.
202 for a door support means.
190.1 for a movable window or windshield.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 381 for a movably mounted
closure, and subclasses 463+ for a removable closure.
Subclass:
191
Panel means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising the wall or shell means for the vehicle body.
Subclass:
192
Cowl:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising that portion of the body which flares or extends
forward of the lower edge of the windshield, and which may
include a frame means for the lower portion of the
windshield.
Subclass:
193
Body section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising a preassembled portion of a whole body which is
ready for assembly to another portion of the whole body.
(1) Note. For perfecting details of the body, such as
windows or supports therefor, scuff plates, sills, fenders,
ducts, door bumpers, etc., see subclasses 201 and 208 below.
Subclass:
194
Body front:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Apparatus
having means constituting the forward part of said body
relative to the normal direction which it travels.
Subclass:
195
Body rear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Apparatus
having means constituting the after part of the body relative
to the normal direction which it travels.
Subclass:
196
Separable section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Apparatus
comprising a body portion having particular means by which it
may be easily connected to and disconnected from another body
portion.
Subclass:
197
Modular section:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Apparatus
comprising a body portion completely assembled with all
perfecting details, if any, and requiring the addition of no
other parts once connected to another body portion.
Subclass:
198
Wheel housing or fender:
This subclass is indented under subclass 193. Apparatus
comprising that body portion designed to at least partially
surround a vehicle wheel.
Subclass:
199
Scuff plate:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising a protective plate or cover for the sill or other
body structure which is located at the bottom of a door
opening in the body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, subclass 850 for vehicles having scuff
plates.
Subclass:
200
Clear view window means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising side window, back light or windshield means and/or
supports therefor arranged to provide better viewing
therethrough for the driver and/or passengers in the
vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
146.15 for a transparent panel mounted on the vehicle body.
Subclass:
201
Window support means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising supporting frame means for all or part of a window
or windshield for the vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96.21 for a windshield supporting frame.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, for closures of general
utility.
Subclass:
202
Door support means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising supporting frame means for a vehicle body door.
Subclass:
203.01
Body frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Subject matter
including a body supporting or rigidifying means for
supporting the structural members such as bottom, sides, back
or roof of the vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
180, Motor vehicles, 311 for a frame for a motor-propelled
vehicle.
280, Land Vehicles, 781 for a land vehicle of the wheeled
type having a running gear and wherein a frame is provided
for receiving a body.
Subclass:
203.02
Front:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.01. Subject
matter wherein the supporting or rigidifying means supports a
front part of the body frame relative to the normal direction
in which the vehicle travels (e.g., a windshield frame, front
pillar and cowl forwardly).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
194 for a sectional body front.
Subclass:
203.03
Side:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.01. Subject
matter wherein the supporting or rigidifying means supports a
side part of the body frame relative to the normal direction
in which the vehicle travels (e.g., a side pillar joint with
floor or roof structure).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
193 for a body section.
Subclass:
203.04
Rear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203.01. Subject
matter wherein the supporting or rigidifying means supports a
rear part of the body frame relative to the normal direction
in which the vehicle travels (e.g., a rear window frame or
rear door pillar rearwardly).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
195 for a sectional body rear.
Subclass:
204
Under frame:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Apparatus
which includes that body supporting or rigidifying means
which extends only beneath the body and including such means
which may extend up the sides of said body to the area of the
roof structure.
Subclass:
205
Made of tubular members:
This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Apparatus in
which said body supporting or rigidifying means is made of
tubular members.
Subclass:
206
Wind break securing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising means to attach windlace to said body to prevent
wind from entering through otherwise open spaces or cracks
around door and windows.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, subclass 500.1 for
weatherstrip of the windlace type.
Subclass:
207
Door bumper:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising resilient means which may be secured to a door or
door post for said body to break the shock of a door slam.
Subclass:
208
Ducts or conduits:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising rain gutters, drainage and ventilation conduits
which are located in or on the vehicle body.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
280, Land Vehicles, 781 as explained in the reference
thereto appearing in subclass 203 above; and see especially
indented subclass 782.
454, Ventilation, 69 for means to ventilate an automobile.
Subclass:
209
Sill:
This subclass is indented under subclass 187. Apparatus
comprising the threshold for a vehicle body door.
(1) Note. A threshold may comprise a portion of the body
floor adjacent to the bottom of the door, or it may include a
lower portion of the door itself.
Subclass:
210
Roof structure:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter relating to the uppermost horizontal covering
means for the passenger compartment of a land vehicle, said
covering may be formed from rigid or flexible material and
may be provided with an aperture and a movable or removable
closure for said aperture.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 for roll-up covers.
99.1 for covers which increase the top dimension.
100.01 for freight covers.
102 for the entire vehicle top having no means whereby its
dimension may be changed.
107.01 for let-down tops.
Subclass:
211
Having sound absorbing, insulating, or light reflecting
quality:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
having means which is provided to (a) attenuate noise
generated outside or within the covering, (b) restrict the
transfer of heat therethrough, or (c) redirect light rays
which could otherwise pass therethrough.
Subclass:
212
Vacuum or air pressure applied to roof means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
having means which may be evacuated or pressurized by a gas
or liquid to cause said covering means, or part thereof, to
assume a desired shape or configuration.
Subclass:
213
Having water drainage or guide means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
having specific means whereby rain or other liquid coming in
contact with said covering may be directed or caused to flow
in such a way as to not enter the passenger compartment.
Subclass:
214
Having headliner or liner support:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
having (a) a second covering located below and spaced from
said covering means to form a covering which most directly
forms the ceiling of the passenger compartment, or (b) means
for supporting said second covering in its operative
position.
Subclass:
215
Having light transmitting means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
being entirely or in part comprised of material through which
light rays may pass.
Subclass:
216.01
Roof panel movable to uncover passenger area (e.g., sun roof
or moon roof):
This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter
having means movable to permit free passage of light or air
between the passenger compartment and the atmosphere.
(1) Note. The means may or may not be disassociable from
the covering means or from the vehicle but is movable to a
closed position to restrict the exchange of light or air
between the passenger compartment and the atmosphere.
Subclass:
216.02
Pivotal panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter wherein the movable means is a panel hinged or tilted
relative to the roof structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 381 for a pivotal
closure.
Subclass:
216.03
Movable to position above roof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.02. Subject
matter wherein the pivotal panel is translated to overlap the
roof structure.
Subclass:
216.04
Slidable panel:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter wherein the movable means is a panel translated along
tracks or guides.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
49, Movable or Removable Closures, 404 for reciprocating
closure means.
Subclass:
216.05
Movable to position above roof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.04. Subject
matter wherein the slidable panel is translated to overlap
the roof structure.
Subclass:
216.06
Specific roof panel and opening edge structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter including distinctive constructional elements of (a)
the roof and (b) the movable roof panel at the junction of
the roof and the movable roof panel (e.g., an edge or support
framing or a seal between the roof panel and the edge of an
opening for the roof panel).
Subclass:
216.07
Roof opening edge structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter including a constructional element (e.g., an edge or
support framing or a roof edge seal) of the roof at a
periphery of the opening for the roof panel.
Subclass:
216.08
Having guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.07. Subject
matter wherein the roof opening edge structure includes a
track or guide for moving the roof panel.
Subclass:
216.09
Roof panel edge structure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter including a constructional element (e.g., an edge or
support framing or a seal) of a periphery of the roof panel.
Subclass:
217
Having associated air deflector or guide:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
having means either fixedly or movably related to said
movable means to redirect the natural air flow which occurs
in the vicinity of said movable means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1.1 for an air deflector associated with the roof of a
vehicle and which may be located proximate an opening in said
roof, said deflector being immovably secured to the roof to
affect the vehicle's slip stream while the closure is either
in its open or closed position.
Subclass:
218
Panel removable from roof:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
wherein the movable means may be removed from the vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
100.01 for a means to cover a load carried by a vehicle, the
cover may be flexible and it may be removable.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, 377.01 for a freight car body
having a movable cover.
Subclass:
219
Panel comprises hinged sections, or rollable or foldable
material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
wherein the movable means comprises (a) a plurality of
members interconnected for relative movement, or (b) a
material which may be flexed to a condition where certain
portions substantially overlap.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 for a vehicle top which is flexible and a means upon
which it may be rolled when not in use.
100.01 for means to cover a load carried by a vehicle, the
cover may be flexible and it may be removable.
Subclass:
220.01
Panels movable to overlapping or nested relation:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216.01. Subject
matter wherein the movable means comprises a plurality of
sections movable relatively so that one section is (a)
positioned to overlay another or (b) confined at least
partially within the boundaries of another.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, 130
for plural strip, slat or panel closures.
Subclass:
221
Panel pivots upwardly to vent mode and moves downward before
sliding to fully open mode:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
wherein the movable means is mounted whereby one end thereof
may swing vertically to a position above said covering means
where it will cause that air to be deflected away therefrom
which would normally freely flow into said passenger
compartment as the vehicle is moved, and said movable means
is additionally mounted to move below the level of the
covering means and then be slidable to a position where it
presents no opposition to the free flow of light or air into
the passenger compartment from the atmosphere above.
Subclass:
222
Panel slides with final closing motion having vertical
component to attain closed and sealed condition:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
wherein the final portion of the movement of the movable
means as it moves to its close position is closer to a
vertical direction, if not vertical, than any of its prior
direction of motion in the closing direction.
Subclass:
223
Panel having drive or actuating means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
wherein a mechanically or manually actuated means is provided
by means of which the movable means may be moved.
Subclass:
224
Panel latch means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Subject matter
having means by which the movable means may be secured
against movement relative its supporting structure.
Subclass:
225
TOPS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter including a member that covers or forms the
uppermost section of the land vehicle.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, 166 for
covering the vehicle bodies.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
MATERIAL:
Collection of art related to use of a particular material is
a vehicle body or structure.
Subclass:
901
Plastic:
This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Collection of
art in which the product material is plastic.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000