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U.S. Patent Classification System - Classification Definitions
as of June 30, 2000

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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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

STRIP*, BOOK* AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a strip*, a book*, and a leaf*.

Subclass: 8 [Patents]

STRIP* AND LEAF*:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a strip* and a leaf*.

Subclass: 9 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

Multiple copy:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein manifolding* produces indicia on three or more surfaces.

Subclass: 19 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 18. Subject matter including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding*.

Subclass: 21 [Patents]

Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding*.

Subclass: 22 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

Multiple books*:
This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter including a plurality of books* utilized for manifolding* purposes.

Subclass: 58 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

Miscellaneous:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter not provided for in the subclasses above.


CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS


Subclass: 900 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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 [Patents]

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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