| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising supple material which is configured
to cover and be supported by a specific type of article for the purpose
of protecting it from its external environment, or protecting the
environment from the article, and which is intended to be removed
before the article is used.
| (1)
Note. Most protective covers are classified in the same class
as the article to be covered. See the "SEARCH CLASS", notes
below and particularly the Alphabetical Index following the notes,
which contains an alphabetical listing of article covers. |
| (2)
Note. A protective cover for this class is configured into
a particular two-or-three dimensional shape to cover all or part
of a specific article. See the line notes to classes for Static
Structures (e.g., Buildings), and Stock Material and Miscellaneous
Articles, below, for covers which are not configured for a specific
article. |
| (3)
Note. A protective cover for this class must be supported
by the article it covers, and may remain with the article while
the article is being transported. However, it must be removed before
the article is used, and may not function to carry or support the
article. See the line notes to classes for Tent, Canopy, Umbrella,
or Cane; Package and Article Carriers; Flexible Bags; and Special Receptacle
or Package. |
| (4)
Note. A protective cover is distinguished from a wrapper
provided for in the class for Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard
Boxes, in that a wrapper is a single-use paper-type covering for
a mercantile unit, and is intended to be discarded when removed. |
| (5)
Note. For an alphabetical index for Flaccid Protective Covers
(by article to be covered) see Lines With Other Classes and Within
This Class, in the class definition of this class. |
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
2, | Apparel, appropriate subclasses for a hat, coat, etc. See
Class 66, Textiles: Knitting, for knit wearing apparel. |
4, | Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, various subclasses for a swimming pool cover,
subclasses 245.1+ for a toilet seat cover, and subclass 901 for a
toilet tank cover. |
5, | Beds,
subclasses 482+ for a bed cover (e.g., sheet, blanket, bedspread,
pillow case, etc.). See Class 219, Electric Heating, subclass 212
for an electric blanket. |
15, | Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,
subclasses 244.1+ and 247 for a cover for a device provided for in
that class, (e.g., sponge, broom, brush, etc.). |
16, | Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.),
subclass 250 for a hinge cover, and DIG 12 for a hand grip. |
27, | Undertaking,
subclass 19 for a coffin cover. |
30, | Cutlery,
subclass 326 for a spoon cover and subclass 504 for a rigid guard
for a hand saw or blade. |
36, | Boots, Shoes, and Leggings,
subclasses 72+ for a cover for protecting a shoe during manufacture
and subclass 1.5 for a detachable cover for a leg. |
38, | Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing,
subclass 140 for an ironing board cover. |
42, | Firearms,
subclass 74 for a protective cover for a gun stock, subclass
96 for a gun barrel cover, and subclass 143 for a sight cover. |
47, | Plant Husbandry,
subclasses 23.1 and 32.4 for a tree or trunk cover, subclasses
20.1 for a plant cover, subclass 54 for a sap bucket cover, and
subclass 72 for a decorative flower pot cover. |
52, | Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),
subclass 3 for an article or material supported cover which
is not configured for a specific article and subclass 23 for a cover
with an exterior hold-down. A tarpaulin is found in subclass 3
because it is used to cover a pile, bundle or plurality of articles whereas
Class 150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers provides for a flaccid
cover configured for a specific article. |
53, | Package Making, appropriate subclasses for a method for applying a cover,
particularly
subclass 204 for an annular package. |
66, | Textiles: Knitting,
subclass 170 for a knit cover and subclasses 171+ for knit
wearing apparel. |
68, | Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus,
subclass 196 for a washing machine cover. |
70, | Locks,
subclass 55 for a cover for a lock. |
74, | Machine Element or Mechanism,
subclass 551.9 for a handhold or grip for a handlebar, subclass
558 for a cover for a steering wheel, subclass 558.5 for a cover
or protector for the operating end of a lever or handle for a mechanism,
subclass 563 for a pedal cover, and subclasses 608+ for
a machine mechanism guard. |
105, | Railway Rolling Stock,
subclass 450 for a step cover for a railway car. |
108, | Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces,
subclass 90 for a table cover. |
114, | Ships,
subclass 361 for a boat cover. |
118, | Coating Apparatus,
subclasses 504+ for a paint mask which may be flaccid. |
135, | Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane,
subclasses 87+ for a flaccid cover which is supported by means
which is not part of or supported by the object which is to be protected
(e.g., tent, canopy, etc.), subclasses 33+ for an umbrella
cover, and subclass 119 for a device,
attached to or formed in flaccid cover material, which facilitates securing
the cover material in position. |
137, | Fluid Handling,
subclass 296 for a hydrant cover and subclass 375 for a jacketed
fluid handling device. |
150, | Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers,
subclasses 103+ for a decorative cover for a purse. |
160, | Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 370.21+ for a windshield cover having structure (e.g.,
rigid section, roller curtains, etc.) beyond that provided for in
this Class 150, Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass
168 (i.e., flaccid). |
175, | Boring or Penetrating the Earth,
subclass 307 for a cutting edge cover for an earth boring or
penetrating element. |
180, | Motor Vehicles,
subclass 69.1 for an automobile diaper. |
200, | Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers,
subclass 333 for a cover for a switch actuator. |
206, | Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses for a container (e.g., a flexible
case) specifically adapted to contain a particular item. Note,
in particular;
subclass 5 for a container for eyeglasses; subclasses 278+ for
a container for apparel; subclasses 301+ for a container
for a time mechanism; subclasses 304+ for a container for
a tire; subclass 306 for a container for a thermometer; subclasses
314+ for a container for a musical instrument; subclasses 315.1+ for
a container for a sport implement; subclass 315.2 for a container
for a golf club; subclasses 315.9+ for a container for
a ball, subclass 315.91 for a container for a bowling ball, subclasses
316+ for a container for a camera or camera element; subclass
317 for a container for a weapon; subclass 319 for a container for
a motor or engine; subclass 320 for a container for a household appliance
(e.g., a radio, tape player, etc.); subclass 326 for a container
for furniture; subclass 335 for a container for a vehicle; subclass
423 for a container for a potted, freshly cut, or artificial plant,
flower or tree; and subclass 424 for a container for a book. |
217, | Wooden Receptacles,
subclass 81 for a barrel cover, and subclass 3 for other wooden
receptacle covers. |
219, | Electric Heating,
subclass 212 for an electric bed covering (e.g., electric blanket). |
223, | Apparel Apparatus,
subclass 98 for a garment hanger cover. |
224, | Package and Article Carriers,
subclass 42.2 for a vehicle-attached cover or casing for a rim,
tire or wheel; and subclass 328 for a vehicle-attached article carrier
having an enclosure or cover. |
229, | Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes,
subclasses 87.01+ for a single use covering having a structural element
(e.g., fastener, seal, etc.) or a specified shape adapting it for
wrapping a mercantile unit, and being made of paper or paper-substitute material. |
280, | Land Vehicles,
subclass 507 for a land vehicle train coupling member including
a protector; subclasses 727+ for attachments for a general
utility wheeled land vehicle, especially subclass 770 for a vehicle
body protector; subclass 811 for a cover or protector for an ice
or roller skate; or subclass 814 for skis having an attached clamp or
tie which may include a cover. |
281, | Books, Strips, and Leaves,
subclasses 4 , 17, 19, and 29+ for a removable book
cover. |
283, | Printed Matter,
subclass 64 for a book cover. |
292, | Closure Fasteners, digest 2 for an auxiliary knob cover, digest 11
for a cover fastener, and digest 48 for a camera cover fastener. |
294, | Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements,
subclasses 137+ for an article carrier having structure specifically
adapted to be grasped and supported by the hand of the bearer, particularly
subclass 138 for a book or sheet cover having a carrying handle. |
296, | Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops,
subclass 95.1 for a windshield cover permanently mounted to a
vehicle or claimed in combination with vehicle structure, subclasses
98 and 100.01-100.18 for a vehicle load cover, and subclasses
136.01-136.13 for a dust cover for a convertible top. |
297, | Chairs and Seats,
subclasses 218.1+ for an upholstery cover detachably connected to
a chair or seat frame and subclasses 219.1+ for a slip
cover for a chair or seat. |
312, | Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses for covers attached to equipment
housings, particularly
subclasses 208.3 and 223.1+. |
366, | Agitating,
subclass 349 for a protective cover for a stirrer when not in use. |
374, | Thermal Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for thermal probe cover and
subclasses 158 and 209 for a removable probe cover. |
383, | Flexible Bags, various subclasses for a receptacle made of flaccid material which
may be similar in construction to a cover, particularly
subclass 111 for a flexible bag having a removable ply. A receptacle
for Class 383 functions to hold and support contents, whereas a
flaccid cover for this class (150) is supported by the covered article. |
414, | Material or Article Handling,
subclass 141 for a cover for a ship loading/unloading
device. |
424, | Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, appropriate subclassesfor a dosage unit having a soluble cover. |
428, | Stock Material and Miscellaneous Articles, various subclasses for sheet material which may be used
as a cover, particularly
subclass 33 for a cover comprising a plurality of pieces having
complimentary connection areas, subclasses 99+ for sheet
material including a fastener, subclasses 131+ for sheet
material having an aperture, subclasses 192+ for sheet material
having an edge feature, and cross-reference art collection 904.4 for
wall and shelf coverings. |
473, | Games Using Tangible Projectile,
subclass 504 for a cover for a playing field or court. |
604, | Surgery,
subclasses 192+ and 263 for a cover or protector for a body entering
conduit and subclass 287 for a soluble cover for a body inserted
treating element. See Class 374, Thermal Measuring and Testing,
for a thermal probe cover. See Class 424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and
Body Treating, for a dosage unit having a soluble cover. |
D2, | Apparel and Haberdashery,
subclass 891 for a hat cover. |
D3, | Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclasses 263+ for a photographic or optical equipment case (e.g.,
camera, projector, eyeglasses, etc.), and subclasses 254+ for
a sports equipment cover. |
D6, | Furnishings,
subclasses 610+ for a furniture cover, subclasses 617+ for
a table cover, and subclass 618 for a card table cover. |
D12, | Transportation,
subclasses 401+ for a load cover and subclass 202 for a tire cover. |
D15, | Machines Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclass 75 for a sewing machine cover. |
D18, | Printing and Office Machinery,
subclass 12 for an office machine cover (e.g., typewriter,
adding machine, etc.). |
D19, | Office Supplies; Artists’ and Teachers’ Materials,
subclass 26 for a book cover. |
D23, | Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling
and Sanitary Equipment,
subclass 311 for a seat or cover for a commode and subclass
313 for a tank cover. |
D29, | Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue,
subclasses 100+ . |
D30, | Animal Husbandry,
subclasses 144+ for an animal body protective covering. |
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