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CPC Definition - Subclass A44C

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A44C
PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
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For classification of additional funtions or features the non-mirror Indexing Code symbols of A44D should be used.

Brooches or clips in their decorative or ornamental aspect
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Brooches with a safety pin fastening

A44B 9/16

Recycling

B09B 3/00

Bio-degradable packaging materials

B65D 65/466

Localisation means

G01S 5/12

Special rules of classification

Comprises brooches in their decorative aspect. For brooches with a safety pin class in A44B 9/16. Comprises decorative ornaments or jewellery to be fastened on clothing.

{Badges}
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Brooches in their decorative aspect

A44C 1/00

Buttons for fastening

A44B 1/00

Brooches with a safety pin fastening

A44B 9/16

Identification means

G09F 3/00

Fastening for badge label

G09F 3/207

Special rules of classification

In American English "Button" is used for "Badge", correct class for Badges is A44C 3/001.

For removable buttons that look like badges but are used as a fastener, class in A44B 1/18 and in A44C 3/001.

If they fasten through a safety pin, should also be classed in A44B 9/16.

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Button

A knob or stud of metal or other material sewn or fixed by a shank or neck to articles of dress, usually for the purpose of fastening one part of the dress to another by passing through a button-hole, but often merely for ornament.

Badge

Any distinctive device, emblem, or mark worn to indicate a person's affiliation, rank, office, name, etc., or membership of an organization or support for a cause; also a small piece of metal, card, plastic, etc., bearing a distinguishing design or words and often worn purely for ornament.

{Honorific badges, e.g. ribbon holders for decoration}
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Comprises honorific medals hold as badges. For medals suspended from chains or ribbons, class in A44C 3/004 and lower groups.

{Medals}
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Comprises only medals which are suspended from chain or ribbon. For honorific medals hold as badges, class in A44C 3/002.

{which can be separated into parts, e.g. to be worn by two persons}
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{Suspension loops or rings}
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Contains also supension loops or rings for pendants.

Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps {(settings for holding gems or the like A44C 17/02; devices for putting-on or pulling-off bracelets A47G 25/901)}
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Devices for putting-on or pulling-off bracelets

A44C 17/02

Settings for holding gems or the like

A47G 25/901

Ratchet type straps (for bundling or identification), that cannot be opened

B65B 13/027, B65D 63/1072, E05B 75/00, F16L 3/2334, F16B 2/08, G07C 9/20, G09F 3/03

{Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles}
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Wearable computers

G06F 1/163

Transmitters carried on body

H04B 1/0343

Transceivers / phones carried on body

H04B 1/385

{providing information, e.g. bracelets with calendars (identification bracelets G09F 3/005)}
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Bracelets combined with games

A63F 2009/0021

Ratchet- type straps (for bundling or identification), that cannot be opened

B65B 13/027, B65D 63/1072, E05B 75/00, F16L 3/2334, F16B 2/08, G07C 9/20, G09F 3/03

Localisation means

G01S 5/12

Abaccus

G06C 1/00

Hand computing conversion

G06G 1/0068

Calendars

G09D 3/04

Devices using visible light signalling for partner search

S08B5/36W14

{for therapeutic purposes}
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Detecting pulse rate with devices worn on patient

A61B 5/02438

{Flexible straps}
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Ratchet- type straps (for bundling or identification), that cannot be opened

B65B 13/027, B65D 63/1072, E05B 75/00, F16B 2/08, F16L 3/2334, G07C 9/20, G09F 3/03

Link constructions
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{with links threaded on at least one filamentary core (ornamental chains made of pearls A44C 11/002)}
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Ornamental chains made of pearls

A44C 11/002

{with links threaded on a band}
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{the band also made of links}
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having lazy-tongs
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having separate links
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{with links made of one piece with integral connecting means}
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{with links made of one piece and linked together by one connecting element}
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{with links made of more than two elements including connecting elements}
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C-spring-type bracelets or wrist-watch holders
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characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
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Fastening of bracelet to watch case

G04B 37/1486, G04B 37/16

Ornamentation in watches

G04B 47/042

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Irrespective of giving this class or not, always forward to watch cases in G04B 37/1486.

{Padlocks}
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{of the ring type}
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{of the spring ring type}
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{Hooks}
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{Sliding hooks}
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{with spring closure means}
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{Hooks provided with pivoting closure means}
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{Swivels}
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Special rules of classification

Comprises swivels with springs

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Swivel

A simple fastening device made so that each half or part of the swivel itself can turn independently; e.g. a ring or staple with two parts where one is turning on a pin or the like.

{Fasteners provided with a turnable clamping lever}
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{Fasteners provided with a V-shaped spring-tongue male member}
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{Fasteners provided with at least one push-button acting parallel to the main plane of the fastener and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening (A44C 5/2047 takes precedence)}
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When push button is present, class in A44C 5/2052. When there's no push button but only locking means, class in A44C 5/2066.

{Fasteners locked by sliding or rotating of the male element of the fastener; Turn-button fasteners}
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{combined with spring means}
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{Fasteners with locking means acting parallel to the main plane of the fastener and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening}
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When push button is present, class in A44C 5/2052. When there's no push button but only locking means, class in A44C 5/2066.

{with the two ends of the strap or chain overlapping each other and fastened by an action perpendicularly to the main plane of these two ends (A44C 5/2009 - A44C 5/2057 take precedence)}
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Fasteners for open straps

A44C 5/2009 - A44C 5/2057

{with the two ends of the strap or chain abutting each other or sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of these two ends (A44C 5/2009 - A44C 5/2061 take precedence)}
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Fasteners for open straps

A44C 5/2009 - A44C 5/2061

{being screwed to each other}
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{with the two ends sliding transversally to the main plane of the strap or chain}
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{Fasteners specially adapted for necklaces or bracelets made of pearls}
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{provided with retaining means for several strings of pearls}
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for closed straps
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with folding devices
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{Devices for piercing the ear-lobes}
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Puncturing needles for implanting / removing devices

A61B 17/3468

Body-piercing guide needles, cathethers

A61M 25/06

{Ear-studs or their catch devices}
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{Ear-clips}
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Comprises earrings for ears without piercing.

{made of one piece}
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{with a pivotable back clamping arm}
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{with an ear gripping member mounted, e.g. pivotably, at the upper end of a back arm}
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{movable axially}
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{Earrings covering the upper portion of the ear}
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Handsfree headsets for mobile phones

H04M 1/05

{made of several rings}
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{connected or interlinked to each other}
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{in a separable way}
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{in a rotatable way}
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{openable or able to be broken for safety reasons}
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For adjustable rings in size, class in A44C 9/02.

When ring is openable with a hinge and can be adjusted to different sizes class in A44C 9/02 and in A44C 9/0046

{comprising a hinge}
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For adjustable rings in size, class in A44C 9/02. When ring is openable with a hinge and can be adjusted to different sizes, class in A44C 9/02 and in A44C 9/0046.

{Holding articles}
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{Storing articles, e.g. pills}
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{worn on several fingers or between fingers}
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{Ring protectors}
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adjustable
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Measuring devices for rings

G01B 3/34

Special rules of classification

Comprises adjustable rings in size. Adjustable rings do not comprise rings which open to allow easier donning.

For rings which are openable with a hinge class in A44C 9/0046.

When ring is openable with a hinge and can be adjusted to different sizes, class in A44C 9/02 and in A44C 9/0046.

Watch chains; Ornamental chains {(fastening devices for watch or ornamental chains A44C 5/18)}
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Fastening devices for watch or ornamental chains

A44C 5/18

Making ornamental chains

B21L 11/005

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Comprises chains in their ornamental aspect.

When link construction is relevant classify in A44C 5/02 and lower groups.

{Ornamental chains composed of pearls (rosaries A44C 23/00; making such chains D04D 9/00)}
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Rosaries

A44C 23/00

Making such chains

D04D 9/00

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Comprises also chains composed of gems or the like.

Connectible jewellery
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Buidling blocks, toys

A63H 33/062

Teaching elements, supports

G09B 1/02

Atomic models for teaching

G09B 23/26

Special rules of classification

When connection is a fastener for straps classify in A44C 5/18 and lower groups.

Other forms of jewellery
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Processes for producing special ornamental bodies

B44C 5/00

{Jewels transformable into other jewels, e.g. finger rings transformable into ear-rings}
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{Illuminated or sound-producing jewellery}
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Electroluminescent light source, LEDs

H05B 33/00

{Jewellery dispersing perfume or the like}
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Holders for insecticides

A01M 1/2044

Containers for holding perfume

A45D 34/00

Holders for air deodorants

A61L 9/12

{Reversible or double face jewellery}
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{Jewellery holding or retaining articles, e.g. eyeglasses}
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{Piercing type jewellery (earrings A44C 7/00)}
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Earrings

A44C 7/00

{Jewellery with monograms or other inscription}
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{combined with other jewels, e.g. earrings}
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{on the teeth, e.g. settings or decorations}
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Dental brackets

A61C 7/14

Gems or the like
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Devices for grinding edges or bevels, specially designed with respect to properties of diamonds, jewels..

B24B 9/16

Fine working of gems

B28D 5/00

Coating of metal and marking stones (safety of diamonds)

C04B 41/00

Vapor deposition for forming diamonds

C30B 25/00, C23C 16/27

After-treatment of crystals

C30B 33/00

Investigating jewels by optical means

G01N 21/87

Diffraction gratings in optical elements

G02B 5/18

Optics

G02F 1/00

Theft alarms

G08B 13/14

{Faceting gems}
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Devices for grinding edges or bevels, specially designed with respect to properties of diamonds, jewels.

B24B 9/16

Fine working of gems

B28D 5/00

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Girdle

The line or rim dividing the two faces of a brilliant.

{Gems made of several cut pieces}
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{Doublet stones}
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{Gems provided with a cavity, e.g. for containing another gem}
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Settings for holding gems {or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations}
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Dop holders (for grinding machines)

B24B 9/161

Supports for fine working of gems

B28D 5/0094

Optical means for visual inspection

G01N 21/8803, G01N 21/95

Special rules of classification

Difference between A44C 17/02 & A44C 17/04:

A44C 17/02 Removable or non removable settings not needing more than minor jewellery work.

A44C 17/04 More technical settings, needing a more intensive jewellery work, often claimed by a method.

{removable}
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{with automatic locking action, e.g. by using a spring}
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{using screws or screwed elements}
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{slidably arranged}
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{with the gem sliding along guiding rails}
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{rotatably or pivotably arranged}
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{with means for maintaining a pivoted position}
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{in an oscillating way}
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{moving freely inside a setting}
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{in the same plane}
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Setting gems in jewellery; Setting-tools
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Setting gems on metal parts, e.g. on tools

B23P 5/00

Special rules of classification

Difference between A44C 17/02 & A44C 17/04:

A44C 17/02 Removable or non removable settings not needing more than minor jewellery work.

A44C 17/04 More technical settings, needing a more intensiv jewellery work, often claimed by a method.

{Setting-tools}
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Setting gems on metal parts, e.g. on tools

B23P 5/00

Devices for preventing pilfering of watches or jewellery
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Coins (coins specially adapted to operate coin-freed mechanisms G07F 1/06); Emergency money; Beer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
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Purses

A45C 1/02

Games / playing pieces

A63F3/02P

Lottery-ticket scraper

A63F 3/068

Record carriers, integration of circuit chips, RFID

G06K10/077T

Holders for coins

G07D 9/002

Forming tokens inside vending machine

G07F 11/70

Circulation of gaming tokens

G07F17/32D2

Rosaries
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All religious jewelry and beads, both electronic and mechanical to aid in the saying of prayer or meditation.

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Religious or ritual equipment

A47G 33/00

Abacus

G06C 1/00

Teaching appliances for counting

G09B 19/02

{Pendants}
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Special rules of classification

For supension loops or rings for pendants class in A44C 3/008.

{forming a container, e.g. for pictures}
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{with articulated faces}
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{Charms or amulets}
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Decoration of strap for carrying mobile phone

A45F 5/00

Decoration of covers of mobile phones

H04M 1/0283

Special rules of classification

Comprises also jewelry pending from mobile phones that is not used for carrying them, only for decoration purposes.

Making jewellery or other personal adornments
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Processing sheet metals for making jewelry products

B21D 53/44

Bead chains manufacturing

B21F 37/00

Making chain links

B21L 3/00

Making ornamental chains

B21L 11/005

Casting/moulding jewellery articles

B22D 25/026

Metal welding

B23K 23/00

Gold soldering chemical compositions

B23K 35/3013

Fitting metal parts together

B23P 19/00

Producing ornamental structures by stamping or bending with cutting

B44C 3/082

Processes for producing special ornamental bodies

B44C 5/00

Beadings, ribbons, tapes made of textile or analogous material

D04D 9/00

Chains (in general)

F16G 13/00

Special rules of classification

For wire wound around jewel, class in A44C 27/006

{Materials for manufacturing jewellery}
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Recycling

B09B 3/00

Bio-degradable packaging materials

B65D 65/466

{Metallic alloys (alloys in general C22C)}
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Noble metals alloys (gold, platinum, silver)

C22C 5/00 - C22C 5/10

{Coating layers for jewellery}
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Producing ornamental structures by stamping or bending with cutting

B44C 3/082

{Metallic coatings}
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Coating metal wires

B21C 37/042

Wire-working in the manufacture of particular articles

B21F 45/00

Metallic coating on metal

C23C 14/16

Special rules of classification

Comprises wire wound around jewel.