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CLASS 190, TRUNKS AND HAND-CARRIED LUGGAGE

1	CONVERTIBLE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Structures which are capable of change to adapt them to other uses.

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294,	Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclasses 141+ for convertible hand-held article carriers which are not of the receptacle type.

2	. Bed:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are convertible into beds or couches, and which in folded or closed position hold at least the bed-clothing or mattress and usually have storage-room also for other clothing, etc.

3	. Bureau:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices made up wholly or partly of drawers; small drawers in bookcases--such as are used for note-paper, stamps, etc., and which do not extend across the frame--and mirrors mounted upon cases without drawers are not considered as making the structures bureaus.

4	.. Top and front opening:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices opening both at the top and at the front. The top opening usually gives access to a tray, as in the ordinary trunk, and the front opening permits the drawers to be drawn out.

5	... Compartment top:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 4. Devices in which the cover for the top opening is itself a receptacle.

6	.. Front opening:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 3. Devices in which the removal of a front cover or fastening permits the drawers to be drawn out.

7	... Compartment front:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Devices in which the closure of the front opening is itself a receptacle.

8	. Chair:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are convertible into chairs or seats.

9	. Shelved:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are provided with partitions, which are available in the converted position as shelves.

10	.. Desk flap:

This subclass is indented under subclass 9. Devices provided with flaps for writing use.

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312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 231 for cabinet structure provided with either a drafting board or means for supporting writing material, usually paper, for use.

11	. Desk or table:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices which are convertible into desks or tables.

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108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 10+ , for a desk capable of structural rearrangement to a different use; see subclass 18, wherein the rearrangement makes the Class 108 support structure inoperative.
294,	Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 142 for a hand-held article carrier having legs by which it may alternately serve as a table.

12R	.. Camp kits:

This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Devices which are in the form of trunks or traveling-bags adapted to carry supplies or baggage and are convertible into tables. Camp-kits in the form of convertible lunch-boxes, chairs, etc., but not containing the features of the above definition, are classified with these articles.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 541+ for a camp or lunch kit.

12A	... Combined with or convertible to table or chair

	This subclass has no definition.

13R	. Wardrobe:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices in which, when converted, a space is left within which clothing can be suspended.

14	.. Extensible:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Devices provided with means by which increased height is gained.

15R	... Telescopic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Devices in which the increased height is secured by extending parts which slide one within the other.

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22,	for trunks which are not convertible that are provided with telescopic sections.
104+,	for traveling bags with telescopic sections.

15A	.... Convertible to enlarged open-top container

	This subclass has no definition.

13B	.. Curtains

	This subclass has no definition.

13C	.. Followers

	This subclass has no definition.

13D	.. Ironing boards

	This subclass has no definition.

13E	.. Irons, pads, latches, etc.

	This subclass has no definition.

13F	.. Shoe box

	This subclass has no definition.

13G

.. Hats

	This subclass has no definition.

13H	.. Tray type

	This subclass has no definition.

15.1	. Luggage carrier:

This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Devices including component parts which may be arranged to form an enlarged open top container. These devices are for the most part converted into luggage carriers of the type adapted to be attached to a vehicle.

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21+,	for extensible trunks.

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224,	Package and Article Carriers, subclasses 400+ for carriers of this type including specific means for attaching it to a vehicle.

16	SAMPLE CASES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Trunks or traveling bags having features fitting them for commercial travelers" use. These features are usually the construction of the trays to hold the line of articles to be carried and disposition of trays to display the contents.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 736+ for a receptacle convertible to or from a display device and subclasses 557+ for a tray type receptacle.
217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 8+ for folding boxes, including display boxes.

17	. Link-supported tray:

This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices in which the trays are held in display position by links.

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30,	and 34, for similar structure in nonsample cases.

18R	SUPPORTING DEVICES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices including legs and other structures for bearing the weight of the baggage.

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20,	for trunks with circular ends which facilitate handling.
39,	for handles of strap form.

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16,

Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.), subclass 18 for casters and subclasses 113.1 and 114.1+ for trunk-handles of other types.

280,

Land Vehicles, appropriate subclasses, for wheeled carriers for baggage, and for the combination of an article of baggage with transporting wheels where no more baggage structure is claimed than is necessary to mount or house the wheels and subclass 43.1 for a vehicle having vertically adjustable ground engaging means and which is unstable when in transporting position but which is stabilized by an attendant or an article to which the vehicle is temporarily attached.

18A

. Wheeled

	This subclass has no definition.

19	TRUNKS:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising transportation receptacles of somewhat larger size than traveling bags characterized generally by box shape and the location of the handles at opposite ends.

20	. Circular end:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks in which the end is circular in section to permit rolling upon its edge without jar. The form is generally that of a cylinder or barrel.

21	. Extensible and sectional:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks which can be increased in capacity. This is usually accomplished by releasing telescoped or folded compartments or walls or by adding independent receptacles.

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14,	for convertible wardrobe trunks which are extensible.

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217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 12+ and 43+ for knockdown boxes and grates.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 500+ , for compartmented receptacles.

22	.. Telescopic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Trunks in which the increased capacity is obtained by drawing the telescoping member of one section out from the other section.

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15,	for convertible trunks with telescopic sections to increase the height.
104+,	for traveling bags with telescopic sections.

23	. Wall:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks arranged to open while resting against the wall.

24	. Frames and interior braces:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising structural details of the body of the trunk. Under "interior braces" are included brackets or strips upon the inside of the trunk to support the tray when the trunk is closed.

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29+,	for tray movers and supporters which show supports for the tray in its position within the closed trunk.

25	. Reinforcing strips:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising strip and slat fastenings with the exterior strengthening bands which they hold.

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24,	for frames and interior braces.

26	. Protecting harness:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising harnesses which are so arranged as to protect the trunk from jar or injury, while also keeping the trunk closed.

27	. Harness:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising combinations of straps suitable for securing trunks in their closed position. Single straps are included when they are attached to the trunk or when the trunk is modified to accommodate the strap. Attached fasteners are included when they fasten the strap surrounding the trunk.

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26,	for similar harnesses which have the additional function of protecting the trunk.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 24+ for bale and package ties in the form of metal bands, subclasses 68+ for strap tighteners, and subclasses 712+ for lacing devices.

28	. Valances:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Trunks in which, the edges of the one part where the trunk opens, are extended in the form of strips to overlap the edges of the other part in order to relieve the hinges and fastenings from side strain and to protect the contents from the elements. These overlapping parts are called "valances".

29	. Tray movers and supporters:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices comprising constructions whose object is the lifting or shifting of the tray from the position which it occupies when the trunk is closed into another position permitting easier access to the trunk-body or to the tray or which support or retain the tray in that other position.

30	.. Lid-operated, movement:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which the tray is moved by the action of the lid.

31	.. Pivoted tray:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which the tray turns upon a pivot.

32	... Vertical pivot:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Devices in which the tray moves in a horizontal plane upon its pivot. It usually has some vertical motion along the pivot also.

33	.. Sliding tray:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which the tray slides upon a track in approximately a horizontal plane.

34	.. Link connections and props:

This subclass is indented under subclass 29. Devices in which arms ordinarily pivoted are used directly to operate or support the tray.

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17,	for sample cases in which the trays are held in display position by links.
30,	for trunks which include trays that are separated by movement of the lid.

35	. Trays:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating to the tray.

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24,	for supports for the tray in the closed position of the trunk.
29+,	for mechanism for moving the tray or in supporting it in a different position from that occupied by it when the trunk is closed.

36	. Followers:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating to adjustable partitions insertible or movable after the contents is in place to compress or retain it. The follower is sometimes in the form of a tray.

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217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclass 64 for followers in boxes and 86 for followers in barrels.

37	. Corner shields and buffers:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating to protections for the corners of the trunk.

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23,	for trunks arranged to be opened while resting against the wall.
25,	for reinforcing strips for trunks.
26,	for protecting harnesses for trunks.

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16,	Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.), subclass 18 for corner-shields in combination with casters.
217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 69+ for stiffeners and braces for box- joints.
403,	Joints and Connections, appropriate subclasses for structures which are mere joints or joint adjuncts.

39	. Handles:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Devices relating to strap-handles and the fastenings therefor.

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16,	Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.), subclasses 110.1 , 113.1, and 114.1+ for handles suitable for trunk use.

40	. Materials:

This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Subject matter relating to "Material" which includes corrugations, combinations of layers, and other modifications of what might be called "raw materials" to suit them for use in the trunk-body generally.

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24,	for other trunk frames and interior braces.

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217,

Wooden Receptacles, subclass 1 for wooden receptacles in which the slats are bent into the desired shape.

428,

Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product in the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet not elsewhere provided for, and especially subclasses 174+ for such a product having a nonplanar uniform thickness (e.g., corrugations, pleats) and subclasses 411.1+ for a nonstructural composite web or sheet defined only by the composition of the layers.

100	HAND LUGGAGE (SUITCASE, BRIEFCASE, ETC.):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the article of hand luggage is a container that can be carried in one hand.

(1) Note. The suitcases and briefcases provided for in this class are distinguished from the purses and wallets of Class 150 by both (1) the type of personal items they normally carry (e.g., clothes, books, papers versus money, keys, identification) and (2) their proximity to the person (e.g., remain at the hotel or office room versus kept on or near the person).

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1+,	for an article of hand luggage which is disclosed as being transformable into a nonluggage device.
16,	for a sample case.
18,	for an article of hand luggage having legs or other structures for bearing the weight of the luggage.

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150,

Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclasses 100+ for a purse, and see (1) Note above.

206,

Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 284+ for an article of hand luggage having an internal member for supporting an article of clothing, and a second member projecting from the luggage for attachment to an external support; subclasses 289+ for an article of hand luggage which includes an apparel holding member hanging inside; subclasses 292+ for an article of hand luggage having means for holding a clothing item in a predetermined position.

101	. Theft resistant:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes means for preventing or deterring an unwanted taking of the hand luggage.

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120,	for means to prevent an unauthorized opening of the hand luggage.

102	. With means for securing an accessory:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes an element for attaching to it an adjunct.

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108,	for plural, independently usable, articles of hand luggage.

103	. Variable volume:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein means are provided for changing the capacity of the hand luggage.

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21+,	for an extensible trunk.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclass 2 for a flexible bag having means to selectively adjust the volume.

104	.. Telescoping sections:

This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Subject matter wherein the means for changing the capacity of the hand luggage includes two slidably connected parts, one of which fits inside the other.

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22,	for an extensible trunk having telescoping sections.

105	... Selectively adjustable:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Subject matter wherein the telescoping sections include means which allow them to be optionally changed from one discrete content holding configuration to another, and back.

106	. With means to bias luggage mouth into open configuration:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes means which force the mouth to remain open when it is not secured in its closed position.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclasses 33+ for a flexible bag with means to maintain the bag mouth in open configuration.

107	. Knockdown or collapsible:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes folding or disassembling means for facilitating its manipulation into a nonuse configuration.

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 4.08 , 4.16, and 6 for a knockdown receptacle and subclasses 9.2+ for a receptacle having flaccid walls united with a collapsible, skeletal framework.

108	. Plural:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter comprising two or more independently usable articles of hand luggage.

(1) Note. One article of hand luggage can be removably contained within another, or detachable from an external surface of another.

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109,	for a single article of hand luggage having plural compartments.
110,	for a compartment forming member that is releasable secured to an article of hand luggage, but is not independently usable as an article of hand luggage.

109	. Compartmented:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes a barrier which forms two content holding sections.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclasses 38+ for a flexible bag having compartments.

110	.. Removable compartment or compartment- forming member:

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein the means for forming one of the content holding sections is either unattached to or releasably secured to the hand luggage so that it may be dissociated therefrom.

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108,	for two independently usable articles of hand luggage which are releasably secured together.

111	.. Independently closable compartments:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein each of two of the content holding sections includes its own closure member which can be used to open or close its section without opening or closing the other.

112	. With plural access openings:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes two or more openings which are usable for insertion or removal of content.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclass 41 for a flexible bag having plural access openings.

113	. Closure panel struck from luggage wall:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter including a closure panel which is a unitary part of the luggage wall and which is partially detached therefrom along its periphery to allow access to the luggage interior.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclass 66 for a flexible bag having a closure for an access opening in the bag sidewall.

114	. Coacting closure elements hinged to opposed side walls:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes two closure members which are hingedly secured to each of two opposing side walls and which act together to close the hand luggage.

115	. With handle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes an element which is to be grasped by the hand in order to lift, carry, or otherwise move it.

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39,	for a trunk with a handle.

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16,	Miscellaneous Hardware (e.g., Bushing, Carpet Fastener, Caster, Door Closer, Panel Hanger, Attachable or Adjunct Handle, Hinge, Window Sash Balance, etc.), subclasses 110.1+ , especially 113.1 and 114.1+ for a handle, per se.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 244 for a receptacle of that class type combined with a carrying handle.
383,	Flexible Bags, subclasses 6+ for a flexible bag with a handle.

116	.. Detachable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter including means for facilitating the removal of the handle from the hand luggage.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclass 13 for a flexible bag having a detachable handle.

117	.. Plural interengaging elements:

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter wherein at least two separable handle elements have means for holding them together when they are being used to move the hand luggage.

(1) Note. The "handle elements" may be either two separate handles or two parts of a single handle.

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383,	Flexible Bags, subclass 15 for a flexible bag having a handle with plural interengaging elements.

118	.. Closure locking means manipulated via handle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes an element which is responsive to movement by the handle to either (1) fasten or unfasten the closure fastener or (2) prevent the closure fastener from being inadvertently unfastened.

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117,	for plural interengaging handle elements which may also function to maintain the hand luggage in its closed condition.
120,	for other means to prevent accidental or unauthorized release of the fastener.

119	. With means to fasten the hand luggage in closed condition:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes an element which releasably secures the luggage against opening.

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26,	for a trunk having a harness which keeps it closed.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
292,	Closure Fasteners, for a means to fasten a closure, per se.

120	.. And means to prevent inadvertent or unauthorized opening:

This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes, in addition to the fastening element, means for preventing accidental or unauthorized release of that element.

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101,	for means to discourage an unauthorized taking of the article of luggage.
118,	for a closure locking means manipulated via the handle.

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70,	Locks, subclasses 63+ for an article of luggage combined with a lock of that class type (e.g., key, combination, etc.) wherein the modification of the article of luggage is only of a character to accommodate the lock.

121	.. Fastening means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 119. Fastening means secured to mouth frame: Subject matter wherein the fastening means is attached to an elongated, relatively rigid element or plurality of elements which extend along substantially the entire periphery of the access opening.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
150,	Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 123 for purse mouth fasteners.

122	. Including frame or frame members substantially surrounding luggage mouth:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes an elongated, relatively rigid element or plurality of elements which extend along substantially the entire periphery of the access opening.

(1) Note. Included in this subclass is a frame, per se.

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28,	for a trunk having a mouth frame.

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150,	Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 124 for a purse having a mouth frame.
383,	Flexible Bags, subclasses 34+ for similar subject matter for a flexible bag mouth.

123	.. Including means to facilitate attachment to the hand luggage:

This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Subject matter wherein the frame includes a particular modification which makes it easier to secure it to the hand luggage.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a fastener, per se.
150,	Purses, Wallets, and Protective Covers, subclass 124 for similar subject matter relating to a purse mouth-frame.

124	. Wall detail:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the luggage wall includes specific structure or a specified feature.

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24,	for a trunk having structural body details.
40,	for a trunk made of a specific material.

125	.. Multi-layer or ply:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter wherein there is more than one layer of material over substantially the entire surface area of the hand luggage.

126	.. Specified seam structure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter including details of a joint which connects two parts of the hand luggage wall material.

(1) Note. The mere recitation of a "seam" or "connection" is not included here.

127	.. Reinforced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage includes means which strengthen it.

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37,	for a trunk having corner protecting devices.

900	BRIEF CASE TYPE:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the hand luggage is the type usually used to hold and transport written documents (e.g., legal briefs, etc.).

901	. Flat opening:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter wherein the brief case has two opposed walls hinged (flexibly joined) together along a line so that the walls lie in the same plane when the brief case is opened.

902	. With closure flap:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 900. Subject matter wherein the brief case includes a piece of material which extends across the access opening and overlaps the side wall.

903	ZIPPER:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter having a zipper-like closure.

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CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS

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