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Class 462
BOOKS, STRIPS, AND LEAVES FOR MANIFOLDING
Class Definition:
This class provides for (a) an article comprising an
upperbody* and an underbody* for simultaneously receiving
indicia on the upperbody and the underbody as a member
produces that indicia on the upperbody; and (b) a method of
or apparatus for simultaneously producing indicia on the
upperbody and underbody of such an article.
(1) Note. An asterisk (*) in these definitions denotes a
term defined in the glossary for this class.
(2) Note. The term "body" includes a sheet in the form of a
strip*, a leaf*, a book* or any other article subject to a
process or apparatus of this class.
(3) Note. The indicia impressed on the upperbody may be
visibly produced on the upperbody, or alternatively the
upperbody may remain visibly blank.
(4) Note. There may be more than one underbody to which
indicia is transferred.
(5) Note. Either or both of the bodies may be flexible.
(6) Note. The indicia generally comprises a written
character.
SCOPE OF THE CLASS
Included in this class is a manifold, (i.e., an article
comprising superposed bodies on which indicia is to be
simultaneously produced) which may include (1) a transfer
means interposed between the bodies such that a pigmented
delineation of an impression* on the upper-body* will be made
on a surface of the under-body*, (2) a transfer means
comprising a coating on one of the bodies or (3) a component
of one of the bodies which causes an image to be visible
thereon after being subjected to pressure.
Also included in this class is an apparatus particularly
adapted to support a manifold as indicia is produced on the
upper-body thereof such that a similar indicia is produced on
the under-body. The corresponding method of simultaneously
producing an image on the upper-body and the under-body of a
manifold is also included in the scope of this class.
In many instances, claimed subject matter includes
manifolding articles in the form of strips*, books* and
leaves* as well as such articles combined with apparatus such
as feeding members, platens, storage means and holders. A
substantial number of subclasses involve collections of such
cooperating or "external" apparatus with particular
manifolding articles.
(1) Note. In this class, a patent is placed in a subclass
based on the configuration of the manifold prior to the image
producing operation.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, subclass 22 and 23.01+ wherein
the multicopying means are pantos:graphic.
101, Printing, subclass 67, 90 and 113 for multicopying means
involving a type die or stencil and subclass 415.1 for
flexible sheet securing device.
206, Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 389+ for a
roll or reel package and subclasses 449+ for a sheet
package.
211, Supports: Racks, subclasses 45+ for a paper or sheet
supporting rack.
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, subclasses 6+ for
severing by manually forcing against fixed edge and
subclasses 93+ for breaking or tearing apparatus.
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, appropriate
subclasses for methods of, and apparatus for, feeding
material without utilizing either the leading or trailing
ends to effect movement of the material; see especially
subclasses 52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced
modifications in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing
material by intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
242, Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 550+, 588+,
and 590+ for a dispenser of elongated material of general
use.
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, appropriate subclasses;
books, strips and leaves, per se, and various combinations
thereof with each other and accessories.
312, Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 34.21 for
continuous strip-type support cabinet structures.
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 497+ for device for
holding a sheet or web and a corresponding transfer sheet
(e.g., "carbon paper") superimposed and in position for
typing plural simultaneous copies.
GLOSSARY:
Terms or phrases used in titles and definitions either
repeatedly or in a special and limited sense are set forth
below with the meaning each is to have in this class. For
economy of space, an asterisk (*) following a word indicates
that reference should be made to this glossary for the
specific meaning thereof.
BODY
A sheet* in the form of a strip*, leaf*, or book* or any
other article to be subjected to a process or apparatus of
this class.
BOOK
Two or more sheets* secured together only at their margins or
at a portion thereof, in particular, the outside limit or
edge and adjoining surface of the sheets. A single folded
sheet is not considered to be a book; however, a stack of two
or more folded sheets becomes a book when bonded together
along the fold lines.
IMPRESSION
A discontinuity in a surface resulting from applying
pressure, usually mechanical, against a surface to mark it
such as to produce indicia thereon.
LEAF
A sheet* other than a strip*.
MANIFOLDING
The process of simultaneously producing indicia on an
under-body* such as a flexible sheet+ or strip* by
impression* of such indicia on an upper-body*.
SHEET
A body* having two parallel surfaces, both dimensions of
which are very large in comparison with the third dimension
(thickness) of the body.
STRIP
A sheet* in the form of a roll or a sheet folded back and
forth along at least two folded lines.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
FOR RECORDING BODY PART IMAGE (E.G., FOOT, FINGER, PALM):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter particularly adapted to produce the likeness of a
anatomical member of a human being or other animal, e.g.,
apparatus particularly adapted to produce an impression of a
human foot, palm or fingerprint.
(1) Note. May include, for example, apparatus adapted to
produce an impression of a human foot, palm or fingerprint.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
33, Geometrical Instruments, subclasses 33+ for footwear
measuring apparatus.
73, Measuring and Testing, subclass 172 for processes and
apparatus for measuring orthopedic pressure distribution.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 255 for a process
and apparatus related to demonstrating traversing of the
ground (e.g., walking, running).
Subclass:
2
CONTINUOUS FORM STRIP* - BOOK* TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter comprising (1) a book* formed of two or more strips*
which is intended to be subdivided into a plurality of
smaller books or (2) an assembly of a strip with a first
sheet* forming a first book at a first location on the strip
and the assembly of the strip and a second sheet forming a
second book at a second location on the strip.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26 for continuous strip, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
270, Sheet-Material Associating, subclass 52.01 for method
and apparatus for bringing together a plurality of webs.
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclass 5 and 23 for a
strip and for means securing a leaf to a strip.
283, Printed Matter, subclass 62 for an indicia bearing
strip.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43
for a web having a portion weakened to permit separation
through the thickness thereof and subclasses 98+ for a
structurally defined web.
Subclass:
3
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of the
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
4
And strip* feeding distortion prevention means (e.g.,
anti-tenting device):
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter
wherein the strip* includes stress relieving structure to
prevent strip damaging movement during its longitudinal
advance.
(1) Note. An anti-tenting device refers to means which
prevent small gaps or "tents" between strip plies from
forming during strip feeding which may lead to damage such as
wrinkling of one or more plies.
Subclass:
5
And feeding lead means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Subject matter
wherein the strip or strip feed apparatus includes means to
facilitate positioning of the strip* as it is threaded
through processing machinery.
Subclass:
6
CONTINUOUS FORM STRIP* - FOLDER OR POCKET TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including an assembly of a plurality of sheet*
receiving enclosures in the form of a strip*.
(1) Note. The strip includes within its structure the means
to perform manifolding*.
(2) Note. The form strip may include, for example, a series
of airline tickets with their flight folders.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
26 for continuous strip, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
229, Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses
69+ for a strip of joined mailing enclosures (i.e.,
envelopes which may include manifolding).
283, Printed Matter, subclass 116 for indicia bearing
envelopes.
Subclass:
7
STRIP*, BOOK* AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a strip*, a book*, and a leaf*.
Subclass:
8
STRIP* AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a strip* and a leaf*.
Subclass:
9
With strip* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for storing a strip* after its
manifolding* use or operation.
(1) Note. The storage means may include apparatus such as
hub upon which a strip may be wound.
Subclass:
10
And feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of the
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
11
With perforated strip* guide or stop means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 10. Subject matter
wherein the strip* has at least one opening therein which
cooperates with apparatus structured to align the strip for
manifolding* or to arrest its feed motion.
Subclass:
12
With leaf* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter
wherein apparatus is provided for storing a leaf* after its
use in manifolding*.
(1) Note. The leaf retained may be a separated portion of a
strip and the storage apparatus may comprise, for example, a
leaf receiving chamber within a housing.
Subclass:
13
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of the
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
14
With platen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 8. Subject matter
including a hard planar surface over which the strip* and
leaf* assembly pass to provide a pressure receiving backing
device for the strip.
(1) Note. The planar surface presents a hard backing used,
for example, for manually writing on a superposed strip and
leaf assembly positioned thereon.
Subclass:
15
Having folded indicia receiving strip* material supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Subject matter
wherein a strip* portion awaiting manifolding* is stored in
the form of a bundle in which the strip is zigzag creased and
repeatedly doubled over upon itself.
Subclass:
16
And perforated strip* guide or stop means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Subject matter
wherein the strip* has at least one opening therein which
cooperates with a device to align the strip for proper
feeding orientation for the manifolding* operation or to
arrest its feed motion.
Subclass:
17
BOOK* AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a book* and a leaf*.
(1) Note. The leaf* is a separate entity from the book* in
that it is not a sheet of the book secured together in the
same way as the other sheets forming the book (i.e., secured
together only at their margin or at a portion thereof).
Subclass:
18
Multiple copy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein manifolding* produces indicia on three or more
surfaces.
Subclass:
19
Having book* with sectional leaf* folded in manifolding*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter
wherein a book* has at least one leaf* that has at least two
distinct areas of utility and wherein the leaf is creased
along a line(s) during manifolding*.
Subclass:
20
Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter
including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding*.
Subclass:
21
Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding*.
Subclass:
22
Having transfer leaf* (e.g., carbon) attached to book* holder
or cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the book* is provided with a protective or support
type means to which is connected a leaf* serving as a means
to imprint indicia on a receiving body during manifolding*.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the transfer leaf
is a pigment containing the element carbon, the leaf being
commonly referred to as a "carbon".
Subclass:
23
Having book* with sectional leaf* folded in manifolding*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter
wherein the book* has at least one leaf* that has at least
two distinct areas of utility and wherein the leaf is creased
along a line(s) during manifolding*.
Subclass:
24
With transfer leaf* (e.g., carbon) attached to book*holder or
cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 23. Subject matter
wherein the book* is provided with a protective or support
type means to which is connected a leaf* serving as a means
to imprint indicia on a receiving body during manifolding*.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the transfer leaf
is a pigment containing the element carbon, the leaf being
commonly referred to as a "carbon".
Subclass:
25
STRIP*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a strip*.
(1) Note. A strip* is defined in the glossary as a sheet* in
the form of a roll or a sheet* folded back and forth along at
least two folded lines.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for Strip* and Leaf* combined.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclasses 5+ for a strip,
per se.
Subclass:
26
Continuous:
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter
comprising strip* material suitable for manifolding* and
available from a generally uninterrupted supply.
(1) Note. The manifolding is performed generally in
sequential steps from a refillable supply of work material in
strip form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2 for continuous form strip - book type.
6 for continuous form strip - envelope, folder or pocket
type.
Subclass:
27
With strip* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for storing the strip* after its
manifolding* use.
(1) Note. The storage means may include apparatus such as a
hub upon which a strip may be wound.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclasses 7+ for a strip,
per se, with retaining means.
Subclass:
28
Transfer strip* (e.g., carbon strip):
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
including a strip* serving as a means to imprint indicia on a
receiving element during manifolding*.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the strip is a
pigment containing the element carbon, the strip being
referred to as a "carbon strip".
Subclass:
29
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 28. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of a
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
30
And folded strip* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for storing a strip* after its
manifolding* use in the form of a bundle in which the strip
is zigzag creased and repeatedly doubled over upon itself.
(1) Note. The retained strip may be folded into a bundle and
stored in a housing, for example.
Subclass:
31
Perforated strip* feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Subject matter
wherein a strip* has openings therein which cooperate with
mechanical means to effect longitudinal movement of a strip
in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
32
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of a
strip in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
33
Perforated strip* feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Subject matter
wherein a strip* has openings therein which cooperate with
mechanical means to effect longitudinal movement of the strip
in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
34
With folded strip* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for storing a strip* after its
manifolding* use in the form of a bundle in which the strip
is zigzag creased and repeatedly doubled over upon itself.
Subclass:
35
Including folded strip* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Subject matter
wherein means are provided for storing a strip* after its
manifolding* use in the form of a bundle in which the strip
is zigzag creased and repeatedly doubled over upon itself.
Subclass:
36
With leaf* retaining means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
wherein apparatus is provided for storing a leaf* after its
use in a manifolding* operation.
(1) Note. The leaf may be a separated portion of an operated
upon strip and the storage apparatus may comprise, for
example, a leaf receiving chamber within a housing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclass 10 for a strip, per
se, with apparatus for retaining a leaf.
Subclass:
37
And feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of a
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
38
Perforated strip* feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 36. Subject matter
wherein a strip* has openings therein which cooperate with
mechanical means to effect longitudinal movement of the strip
in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
39
Transfer strip* (e.g., carbon strip):
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
including a strip* carrying a pigment-type material which
under mechanical pressure is transferred to a receiving
member during manifolding*.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the strip is a
pigment containing the element carbon, the strip being
referred to as a "carbon strip".
Subclass:
40
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of a
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
41
And platen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Subject matter
including a hard planar surface over which the strip*
passes.
(1) Note. The platen provides a pressure receiving backing
element for the strip used, for example, for manual writing
thereon.
Subclass:
42
Including perforated strip* feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 41. Subject matter
wherein a strip* has openings therein which cooperate with
mechanical means to effect longitudinal movement of a strip
in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
43
With platen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter
including a hard planar surface over which the strip*
passes.
(1) Note. The platen provides a pressure receiving backing
element for the strip used, for example, for manual writing
thereon.
Subclass:
44
And folded indicia receiving strip* material supply:
This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter
wherein a strip* portion awaiting manifolding* is stored in
the form of a bundle in which the strip is zigzag creased and
repeatedly doubled over upon itself.
Subclass:
45
Including folded strip* manifolding* pack:
This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Subject matter
comprising a supply of manifolding* material including
superposed indicia receiving strips* and transfer means
interposed between such strips which strips are zigzag
creased and repeatedly doubled over upon itself to form a
compact bundle of such material.
Subclass:
46
With feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter
including means for effecting longitudinal movement of the
strip* in the course of manifolding*.
(1) Note. Means related to the strip feeding movement such
as guiding, aligning, tensioning and clamp means are included
herein or in the subclasses indented hereunder.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
226, Advancing Material of Indeterminate Length, subclasses
52+ for means to engage longitudinally spaced modifications
in material and subclasses 120+ for advancing material by
intermittent (interrupted) material-mover.
Subclass:
47
And platen:
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter
including a hard planar surface over which the strip*
passes.
(1) Note. The platen provides a pressure receiving backing
element for the strip used, for example, for manual writing
thereon.
Subclass:
48
Including friction feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
including means to engage a strip* surface to impart its
motion thereto without slippage in order to effect travel of
the strip in the course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
49
And perforated strip* guide or stop means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter
wherein the strip* has at least one opening therein which
cooperates with means to align the strip or to arrest its
feed motion.
Subclass:
50
Including pin wheel feed means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
wherein the strip* has openings therein which are engaged by
circumferentially spaced radially projecting elements
surrounding an axially driven circular support device in
order to effect longitudinal movement of the strip in the
course of manifolding*.
Subclass:
51
Including strip* severing means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 47. Subject matter
including means for separating an end portion of a continuous
strip* of work material from the main strip.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
225, Severing by Tearing or Breaking, subclasses 6+ for
severing by manually forcing against fixed edge and
subclasses 93+ for breaking or tearing apparatus.
Subclass:
52
And perforated strip* guide or stop means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Subject matter
wherein the strip* has at least one opening therein which
cooperates with apparatus structured to align the strip for
manifolding* or to arrest its feed motion.
Subclass:
53
BANKING FORM - BOOK* TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein a document in book form utilized for
manifolding* is imprinted with indicia such that it is
commonly utilized in money related activities of a financial
institution (e.g., bank check).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter, subclasses 57+ for imprinted banking
document.
Subclass:
54
ACCOUNTING FORM - BOOK* TYPE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter wherein a document in book form utilized for
manifolding is imprinted with indicia such that it is
commonly utilized in various personal and commercial systems
of monetary reckoning and computation (e.g., debit and credit
transactions).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter, subclass 64.1 for accounting books,
66.1+ for accounting form or sheet.
Subclass:
55
BOOK*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including at least a book*.
(1) Note. A folded sheet is excluded from this definition.
See glossary for further explanation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17 for book and leaf combined.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclass 15.1 for books, per
se, and accessories to books.
Subclass:
56
Impressed*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein at least one of the book* sheets* bear indicia
thereon.
(1) Note. The indicia referred to is other than that
produced in a manifolding* operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
67 for impressed leaf.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter, subclass 63.1 for indicia bearing
books.
Subclass:
57
Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding*
purposes.
Subclass:
58
With book with sectional sheet folded in manifolding*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Subject matter
wherein the book* has at least one sheet* that has at least
two distinct areas of utility and which sheet is creased
along a line(s) during manifolding*.
Subclass:
59
And book* sheet* forming element of another book:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein at least one sheet* of a first of a plurality of
books* is utilized in a manifolding* operation involving said
first book and also involving a second book.
(1) Note. The books sheets* may be arranged so that, for
example, a transfer sheet (e.g., carbon sheet) from one of a
plurality of books is utilized in a manifolding operation
which involves indicia receiving sheets from a second book.
Subclass:
60
With book* sheet* forming element of another book:
This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter
wherein at least one sheet* of a first of a plurality of
books* is utilized in a manifolding* operation involving said
first book and also involving a second book.
(1) Note. The books sheets* may be arranged so that, for
example, a transfer sheet (e.g., carbon sheet) from one of a
plurality of books is utilized in a manifolding operation
which involves indicia receiving sheets from a second book.
Subclass:
61
With book* sheet* sectional and folded in manifolding*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein the book* has at least one sheet* that has at least
two distinct areas of utility and which sheet is creased
along a line(s) during manifolding.
Subclass:
62
And having configured (e.g., cutout, tab) sheet* separating
means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Subject matter
wherein at least one sheet* of a book* is shaped to assist
the parting of a plurality of said book sheets.
Subclass:
63
Having configured (e.g., cutout, tab) sheet* separating
means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter
wherein at least one sheet* of a book* is shaped to assist
the parting of a plurality of said book sheets.
Subclass:
64
ENVELOPE AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including at least one sheet* receiving pocket type
device and a leaf*.
(1) Note. Typically, the sheet* receiving pocket type device
is a mailing envelope.
Subclass:
65
One piece:
This subclass is indented under subclass 64. Subject matter
wherein a single sheet* has a plurality of sections utilized
to form at least a single envelope and a single leaf*.
Subclass:
66
LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a leaf*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclasses 38+ for leaves,
per se, especially subclass 41 for single leaf.
Subclass:
67
Impressed*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 66. Subject matter
wherein a leaf* bears a indicia such as imprinting thereon.
(1) Note. The indicia referred to is other than that
produced in a manifolding* operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
56 for impressed book structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
283, Printed Matter, appropriate subclasses, especially
subclass 55 and 56 for indicia bearing documents relating to
inventories and advertising.
Subclass:
68
With sectional leaf* folded in manifolding*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Subject matter
wherein the leaf* has at least two distinct areas of utility
and wherein the leaf is creased along a line(s) during
manifolding*.
Subclass:
69
Transfer leaf* (e.g., carbon paper):
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter
wherein the leaf* carries a pigment type material which under
mechanical pressure is transferred to a receiving sheet in
contact therewith during manifolding*.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the leaf is a
pigment containing the element carbon, the leaf being
referred to as "carbon paper" or a "carbon".
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
427, Coating Processes, subclasses 146+, transfer or copy
sheet making, especially subclass 153 carbon paper type.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, especially subclass 211 for structurally defined
web including paper layer, subclass 204 for structurally
defined web with intermediate layer containing particulate
material (e.g., pigment, etc.) and subclasses 488.1 and 488.4
for layered cellulosic paper with pigment or dye.
503, Record Receiver Having Plural Leaves or a Colorless
Color Former, Method of Use, or Developer Therefor,
appropriate subclasses, especially subclass 203 for a
duplicating master.
Subclass:
70
Marginal or indicia feature:
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Subject matter
wherein the transfer sheet includes (1) a distinctive border
impression* or structure or (2) a distinctive impression on
any portion of the transfer sheet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses
192+ for a structurally defined edge feature of a web or
sheet.
Subclass:
71
HOLDER FOR BOOK* OR LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter including a protective or support means for a book* or
leaf*.
(1) Note. The holder subclasses hereunder include
cooperating or "external" apparatus for particular
manifolding articles in book and leaf form.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclasses 45+ paper or textile sheet
type.
248, Supports, subclass 441.1 for Easel; book, copy, or
music score holder.
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclasses 45+ for book or
leaf holder.
Subclass:
72
Book* or pad type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter
wherein the holder is supportive of a plurality of superposed
leaves* or a book*(s) utilized in manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
211, Supports: Racks, subclasses 42+ for book support
type.
281, Books, Strips, and Leaves, subclasses 45+ for book or
leaf holder.
Subclass:
73
Writing machine (e.g., typewriter) type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter
wherein the holder is supportive of a plurality of superposed
leaves* or a book*(s) utilized in manifolding* by means of a
mechanized character impressing device.
(1) Note. The holder may be mounted upon the writing machine
or hold the leaves or book(s) to facilitate use in connection
with the writing machine.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
400, Typewriting Machines, subclasses 497+ for machine with
control of "carbon paper" for typing plural simultaneous
copies from a single impression (e.g., on "manifold set") and
subclasses 521+ for typing on card in card holder.
Subclass:
74
Transfer leaf* (e.g., carbon paper holder):
This subclass is indented under subclass 73. Subject matter
including a writing machine leaf* holder especially suitable
for holding one or more leaves having material thereon
capable of being conveyed to another body by mechanical
pressure causing the material to be pressed against and
received on said body.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the leaf is a
pigment containing the element carbon, the leaf being
referred to as "carbon paper" or a "carbon".
Subclass:
75
Holder for plural distinct leaves* (e.g., multiple copy
forms):
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter
wherein at least two leaves* suitable for manifolding* are
supported in aligned and superposed relationship by the
holder thereof.
Subclass:
76
Having mechanical means for relative movement of leaf*holding
means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
including a mechanism for shifting one supported leaf* with
respect to at least one other supported leaf.
Subclass:
77
With indexing movement:
This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Subject matter
wherein the relative movement is of predetermined
increments.
(1) Note. Such movement may provide, for example, for
manifolding* of documents line-by-line.
Subclass:
78
Having leaf* clamping means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
including a gripping or pressing mechanism to statically hold
one or more leaves* in position for manifolding*.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 67.3 for
resiliently biased paper fastener.
269, Work Holders, subclasses 237+ for pivoted jaw
actuating means.
Subclass:
79
With projection (e.g., pin) type leaf* locating means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Subject matter
including one or more members extending from a base, for
example, and shaped to engage one or more leaf* openings and
to thereby position the leaf thereon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, subclasses 60+ for sheet retainer with releasable
keeper.
Subclass:
80
With projection (e.g., pin) type leaf* locating means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Subject matter
including one or more members extending from a base, for
example, and shaped to engage leaf* openings and to thereby
position the leaf thereon.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
402, Binder Device Releasably Engaging Aperture or Notch of
Sheet, subclasses 60+ for sheet retainer with releasable
keeper.
Subclass:
81
Multirow type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein a plurality of projections are arranged along usually
straight lines and there are a plurality of such lines.
Subclass:
82
With distinctively shaped projection (e.g., pin shape):
This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Subject matter
wherein the configuration of at least one projection engaging
a leaf* opening is significant in the relative positioning or
alignment of the held leaves.
Subclass:
83
Transfer leaf* (e.g., carbon) type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter
wherein the leaf* held is one which has material thereon
capable of being conveyed to another body by mechanical
pressure causing the material to be pressed against and
received on said body.
(1) Note. The material typically coated on the leaf is a
pigment containing the element carbon, the leaf being
referred to as "carbon paper" or a "carbon".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
74 for a writing machine transfer leaf holder.
Subclass:
84
Miscellaneous:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter not provided for in the subclasses above.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
Subclass:
900
ADHESIVE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter disclosing a particular type or use of a substance
causing adherence deemed especially useful with respect to
manifolding*.
Subclass:
901
PRESSURE SENSITIVE:
Subject matter under cross-reference art collection 900
wherein the adhesive utilized is of the type that is joinable
by means of exposing its tacky surface which may be pressed
against a selected element to which it adheres.
Subclass:
902
CAMOUFLAGE OR NONTRANSFER:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter disclosing manifolding* process or apparatus in which
indicia is transferred to a receiving sheet* upon which it is
purposefully obscured so as to be nonreadable or a portion of
impressed indicia is purposefully not imposed upon a
receiving sheet.
Subclass:
903
SECURITY:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject
matter disclosing a manifolding* process or apparatus in
which provision is made to provide certain safeguards with
respect to such matters as identifying individuals using such
apparatus or the handling of certain information represented
by indicia utilized with such apparatus.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000