Manual of U.S. Patent Classification
as of June 30, 2000

Class
D03
TRAVEL GOODS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS

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Subclass		Title
ClassTitle		===> TRAVEL GOODS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS
		EXCLUDED FROM THIS CLASS ARE:
		Animal carrier; see D30-109.
		Apron-type tool holder; see D2-864.
		Barrel, cask, or drum; see D34-39.
		Beverage container holder; see D7-700+ and 619.
		Bicycle cover; see D12-402.
		Canopy; see D25-56+.
		Cartridge for holding and using photographic slides; see D16-236.
		Cigarette case, tobacco jar or pouch; see D27-183+.
		Coal basket; see D23-410.
		Coin holder or bank; see D99-34+.
		Compact for cosmetic product; see D28-78+.
		Compartmented packaging container; see D9-341+.
		Console, cabinet or other furniture for storage or reproduction tape, film or disk; see D6-407+.
		Dress form or mannequin; see D20-31.
		Electric fan; see D23-370+.
		Embroidered, knitted, or crocheted material; see D5.
		Holder for cosmetic product; see D28-73+.
		Holder for hair curlers; see D28-38.
		Household-type food beverage container holder or serving caddy; see D7-701.
		Insulated food or beverage container; see D7-605+.
		Laundry basket; see D32-37.
		Lifting or transferring article; see D34-28+.
		Luggage hardware, e.g., handle, hinge, lock, etc, ; see D8.
		Luggage identification tag; see D20-22+.
		Lunch box, picnic basket, etc; see D7-709+.
		Medication vessel (e.g., vial, bottle, etc.) ; see D24-224.
		Money clip; see D11-78.1.
		Packaging or disposable container; see D9.
		Photographic slide cartridge or magazine; see D16-236.
		Photographic slide holder; see D16-236.
		Pipe holder or rack; see D27-172+.
		Portable phonograph case; see D14-201.
		Quiver; see D22-107.
		Rack for sports equipment or sporting goods, wall mounted or fixed type; see D6-552.
		Record jacket; see D9.
		Recording media type cartridge, cassette or reel; see D14-474+.
		Sewing kit or needle or thread packages; see D9-303.
		Sewing machine; see D15-66+.
		Sewing machine cabinet; see D15-72.
		Sling-type eyeglasses-attached retainer; see D16-339.
		Soap bar container; see D28-76.
		Storage cabinet per se, i.e., without carrying capability; see D6-396+.
		Storage or carrying container for audio-visual or information recording media (e.g., magnetic tape, optical or recording disc, etc.) ; see D6-407+.
		Tent; see D21-834+.
		Tootbrush case; see D4-199.
		Vehicle-specific carrier or holder (e.g., cycle saddlebag, roof carrier, console tray, etc.) ; see D12-406+ or 415+.
		Vehicular type tent or cover; see D12-403.
		Vest or jacket -type mutiple holder e.g., fisherman's or photographer's vest, etc.; see D2-839.
1		HAND FAN (1)
2		. Folding
3		. . Simulative
4		. Simulative
5		UMBRELLA OR PARASOL, WALKING SUPPORT
6		. Simulative
7		. Cane or walking support (2)
8		. . Underarm support, i.e., crutch
9		. . Plural tips
10		. Element or attachment
11		. . Carrying case or sleeve
12		. . Handle
13		. . . Combined with diverse article
14		. . . Simulative
15		. . . . Animate
16		. . . Offset or asymmetrical
17		. . Tip or ferrule
18		HAND SEWING, KNITTING, AND EMBROIDERY EQUIPMENT (3)
20		. Article storage or holder
21		. . Simulative
22		. . . Pincushion (4)
23		. . Yarn, thread, etc. (5)
24		. . . Spool type
25		. . . . Multiple spindle type
26		. . Work holder
27		. . Pincushion (6)
28		. Needle- or bodkin-type implement
29		. Thimble
200		SHOESHINE CASE, KIT, OR FOOTREST
201		CARRIER OR STORAGE CONTAINER (7)
202		. Beverage vessel (e.g., canteen, handled flask, etc.) (8)
203		. Medical equipment or medication (9)
204		. Musical instrument
205		. Personal grooming article (e.g., shaver, manicure implement, etc.)
206		. Writing or marking supplies (e.g., pencil box, crayon carrier, etc.)
207		. Key holder, chain, or case
208		. . Combined with diverse article
209		. . . Light
210		. . . Tool
211		. . Simulative
212		. . Case
213		. Child carrier
214		. . Backpack or sling type
215		. Attachable to body, apparel, or belt (10)
216		. . Backpack type
217		. . . Fully enclosed
218		. . Audio or communications equipment
219		. . Optical article (e.g., camera, eyeglasses, etc.) (11)
220		. . Scabbard or sheath for cutting implement or sword
221		. . Sports equipment or sporting goods
222		. . . Firearm holster
223		. . . . Simulative
224		. . . Plural repeating pouches, cradles, or receivers
225		. . . Lid or flap closure
226		. . Purse, pouch, or cradle
227		. . . Document sleeve
228		. . . For tool or component thereof
229		. . . Circular in cross section, or for circular or cylindrical article (e.g., for canister, bottle, etc.)
230		. . . Lid or flap closure
231		. Saddlebags type (i.e., opposed, similar units) (12)
232		. Handbag or purse (e.g., women`s pocketbook, clutch bag, etc.)
233		. . Combined or convertible (13)
234		. . Simulative
235		. . . Animate (14)
236		. . . . Humanoid
237		. . . Plant life
238		. . . In form
239		. . Pivoted cooperating jaws closure
240		. . . With bail-type handle or provision therefor
241		. . . . Plural
242		. . Lid closure (i.e., cooperating with fixed opening )
243		. . Flap or strap closure (i.e., singular flexible element covering opening and extending onto front)
244		. . Drawstring closure
245		. . Longitudinal central opening
246		. . . With handle or provision therefor (15)
247		. Wallet, card, or checkbook holder
248		. . Simulative
249		. . Combined with diverse article (16)
250		. . Provision for paper money (e.g., billfold, etc.)
251		. . . With snap closure
252		. . . With zipper closure
253		. . . Symmetrical format of pockets or openings
254		. Sports equipment or sporting goods (17)
255		. . Golf bag (18)
256		. . Provision for racket or paddle
257		. . Ball
258		. . . Bowling
259		. . Opening carrier or caddy type (19)
260		. . Fishing (20)
261		. . Ski, skate, or skateboard (21)
262		. . Hunting (22)
263		. Optical equipment (23)
264		. . Contact lens
265		. . Eyeglasses (24)
266		. . . Holder-type
267		. . Camera, projector, or binoculars
268		. . . With carrying handle
269		. Exterior conforming to contents
270		. Simulative
271		. . In form
272		. Trunk or shipping container type (25)
273		. Enclosed
274		. . Combined with diverse article
275		. . . Mirror
276		. . With carrying handle or provision therefor
277		. . . Wickerwork
278		. . . Provision for hanging garment
279		. . . Wheeled
280		. . . Horizontally divided and separated at base (i.e., sewing machine carrying type)
281		. . . Recessed handle
282		. . . Molded integral handle
283		. . . Plural compartment
284		. . . . Interior
285		. . . . . With zipper closure
286		. . . . Symmetrically arranged
287		. . . . With shoulder strap
288		. . . Plural panels forming closure
289		. . . Zipper closure
290		. . . Flap or strap closure
291		. . . Handle centered on lid
292		. . . Pivoted cooperating jaws closure (e.g., clamshell type, etc.)
293		. . With exterior hook or hanger
294		. . Hinged closure
295		. . . Compartmented or with drawer
296		. . . . Drawer
297		. . With drawer
298		. . Sliding closure
299		. . Folding or roll-up type, or with flap closure
300		. . Sleeve type (i.e., with opening at end of elongated container)
301		. . Zipper closure
302		. . Separable closure
303		. Pocket or pouch (e.g., shopping tote, portfolio, envelope, etc.)
304		. Open top bin, tray, or basket
305		. . Collapsible or with provision for adjustment
306		. . Wire or woven type
307		. . With distinct handle or grip
308		. . . Centrally disposed
309		. . . . Symmetrical on two axes
310		. . . Plural compartment or division
311		. . . . Symmetrical on two axes
312		. . . Symmetrical on two axes
313		. . Plural compartment or division
314		. . Symmetrical on two axes
315		. Carrier or caddy type (26)
316		. . Cylinder or tank
317		. . Shoe, boot, or skate
318		. Element or attachment (27)
319		. . Compartment, divider, or retainer
320		. . . Golf bag type
321		. . Shell, exterior panel, or trim therefor
322		. . . Applique, trim band, or ornament
323		. . Closure or frame (28)
324		. . . Handbag or purse type
325		. . . . Simulative
326		. . . . Lid or flap
327		. . Shoulder strap or carrying harness (29)
328		. . Holder or support (e.g., hook, hanger, etc.)
328.1		. . . Golf bag type
329		. . Glove holder
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		CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
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900		BRIEFCASE OR PORTFOLIO
901		COSMETIC CASE OR TRAY
902		EXPANDABLE SUITCASE OR CARRIER
903		JEWELRY OR TABLEWARE CASE
904		SPORTS ACCESSORY CASE (E.G., GOLF, FISHING, ETC.)
905		TOOL OR TACKLE BOX
		SEARCH NOTES FOR CLASS D3
		(1) Element included in this and in indented subclasses.
		(2) Includes swagger stick.
		(3) For sewing machine carrying case, see subclass 280.
		(4) Also search subclass 27.
		(5) Includes bobbin holder.
		(6) Also search subclass 22.
		(7) Classified by full lines in claimed disclosure.
		(8) For body-attached beverage container pouch or carrier, see subclass 229; For open top bin, tray, or basket for carrying beverage containers, see subclasses 304+; For static beverge containier holder (e.g., cup holder or receiver, etc.), see D7-619+.
		(9) For eyeglasses or contact lens cases, see subclass 264 or 265.
		(10) For shoulder-supported handbag or purse, see subclasses 232+.
		(11) For optical article case supported by shoulder strap, see subclass 263.
		(12) For cycle-attached type, see D12-407+.
		(13) Excludes combination with change purse or mirror.
		(14) Excludes simulation of animal skin texture or fur.
		(15) Excludes zipper tab or pull.
		(16) Excludes card case or purse.
		(17) For case which is exclusively for accessories (e.g., tackle box, etc.), see subclasses 273+.
		(18) Excludes open carrier; see subclasses 259.
		(19) Excludes carrier for shoe, boot, or skate; see subclass 317.
		(20) Includes creel; Includes rod or reel case; For tackle box, see subclasses 273+.
		(21) Excludes open carrier type; see subclass 317.
		(22) Includes case for firearm.
		(23) For transparency storage unit, see D6-407+.
		(24) For vehicle visor-attached type, see D12-417.
		(25) For open bin or tray, see subclasses 304+.
		(26) For similar articles which do not have provision for lifting, see subclass 201; For sports equipment type, see subclass 259.
		(27) For luggage tag, see D20-22+.
		(28) For applique or ornament, see subclass 322. For handle or latch per se, see D8-300+ or 330+, respectively.
		(29) For carrying handle , see D8-300+. For body type harness, see D29-101.
		(30) Includes holder or support for golf club bag. For golf club holder or stand, see D21-796.

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Last Modified: 6 October 2000