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CPC Definition - Subclass A24F

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A24F
SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES (inhaling appliances for medical purposes, shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes A61M 15/06)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Smokers' requisites:

  • Pipes,
  • Appliances for smoking cigars or cigarettes,
  • Receptacles for cigars or cigarettes,
  • Receptacles for cigarette papers,
  • Ashtrays,
  • Match receptacles or boxes,
  • Simulated smoking devices.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Inhaling appliances for medical purposes, shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes

A61M 15/06

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Lighters

F23Q

Tobacco pipes
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Tobacco pipes,
  • Hookahs.
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Bowls for pipes per se

A24F 5/00

Beekeepers' pipes

A01K 55/00

Hookahs
Special rules of classification

This group also includes accessories for Hookahs.

Tobacco pipes combined with other objects (smoking appliances on walking sticks or canes A45B 3/16)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Tobacco pipes combined with other objects, e.g. with cleaning appliances.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Smoking appliances on walking sticks or canes

A45B 3/16

Bowls for pipes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Bowls for pipes per se, features thereof.

Mouthpieces for pipes; Mouthpieces for cigar or cigarette holders
Definition statement

This place covers:

Mouthpieces both for pipes and cigarette holders.

Accessories for smokers' pipes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Accessories for smokers' pipes, e.g. tobacco stoppers or cleaning devices per se.

Tobacco stoppers, i.e. devices for tamping tobacco down into the pipe (combined with tobacco cases A24F 23/04)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Tobacco stoppers combined with tobacco cases

A24F 23/04

Cleaning devices for pipes (combined with pipes A24F 3/02)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Cleaning devices combined with pipes

A24F 3/02

Seasoning of tobacco pipes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Devices or method for smoking a pipe the first time or conditioning it again after a long period of non-use

Appliances for smoking cigars or cigarettes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Appliances useful during the smoking experience

Special rules of classification

Apparatus for filtering the whole smoke of cigarette, also the smoke exhaled from the smoker, should be classified in this main group.

with arrangements for cleaning or cooling the smoke
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Hookahs

A24F 1/30

Extinguishers for cigars or cigarettes
Definition statement

This place covers:

Extinguishers per se.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Extinguishers incorporated in ashtrays

A24F 19/14

Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor (adaptations for use in vehicles B60N 3/12; packages specially adapted for cigarettes B65D 85/10)
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Receptacles for cigars or cigarettes,
  • Receptacles for cigarette packages.
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Adaptations of receptacles or boxes for use in vehicles

B60N 3/12

Packages specially adapted for cigarettes

B65D 85/10

{with means for limiting the frequency of smoking, e.g. with time-control, counting means}
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Mechanically actuated apparatus for measuring-off predetermined time intervals in general

G04F 3/025

Electronic means

G04G 15/006

for domestic use {(A24F 15/005 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

With means for limiting the frequency of smoking

A24F 15/005

with means for offering (A24F 15/04 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

With appliances for releasing a single cigar or cigarette

A24F 15/04

for pocket use {(A24F 15/005 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

With means for limiting the frequency of smoking

A24F 15/005

with separate compartments for each cigar or cigarette {(A24F 15/005 takes precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

With means for limiting the frequency of smoking

A24F 15/005

Receptacles for cigarette papers
Definition statement

This place covers:

Protective cases for cigarette papers booklets

Ash-trays (arrangements in vehicle passenger accommodation B60N 3/08)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Ashtrays in any form.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Arrangements in vehicle passenger accommodation

B60N 3/08

{Stands for ashtrays}
Special rules of classification

Outdoor ashtrays are usually classified here.

Stands for smokers' requisites
Definition statement

This place covers:

Holders or containers or supports for smokers' requisites.

Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco
Definition statement

This place covers:

Cases or containers specially for tobacco, snuff or chewing tobacco.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Containers in general

B65D

Devices used by the smoker for controlling the moisture content of, or for scenting, cigars, cigarettes or tobacco
Definition statement

This place covers:

Cigar, cigarette or tobacco humidors.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Humidifying tobacco in the factory is classified in

A24B 3/04

Match receptacles or boxes (composition of strike-surfaces, matches C06F)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Any kind of receptacles for matches.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Compositions of strike-surfaces, matches

C06F

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Packages

B65D

Stands for match-boxes
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Receptacles for matches or match-boxes to be supported on the wall

A24F 27/10

Match dispensers; Dispensers for matches arranged on strips
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Dispensing aspects in general

B65D 83/00

Devices for igniting matches; Holders for ignited matches
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Devices for the (automatic) ignition of matches while they are taken off from the package,
  • Striking surfaces for matches,
  • Holders for ignited matches.
Pipe-spills; Devices for splitting matches
Definition statement

This place covers:

Holders for spills, tapers or spent matches.

Smokers' requisites not otherwise provided for
Definition statement

This place covers:

  • Smokers' requisites which cannot be classified elsewhere
  • Devices for assisting in stopping or limiting smoking.
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Devices for opening cigarette packages

B65B 69/0033