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CLASS 383, FLEXIBLE BAGS

1	BIODEGRADABLE FEATURE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein at least a portion of the bag is made of a material disclosed as being readily decomposable or disintegratable when exposed to the elements.

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220,	Receptacles, Digest 30, for a biodegradable container not provided for elsewhere.

2	SELECTIVELY ADJUSTABLE VOLUME:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which permit the size of the bag to be optionally changed from one distinct content holding configuration to another, and back.

(1) Note. To be proper for this subclass the bag must be capable of being converted back and forth from one volume configuration to another (i.e., smaller to larger), and include means for positively maintaining the bag in its smaller configuration.

(2) Note. Bags provided with means for allowing a one-time increase in volume to accommodate increased contents are classified on other features.

(3) Note. Bags which are designed to go from a collapsed, nonuse configuration to a one-size content holding configuration are classified on other features.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclasses 103+ for an article of hand carried luggage having means for changing the volume.

3	INFLATABLE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag or a portion thereof is disclosed as being fillable with, and retaining, gas at or above atmospheric pressure.

(1) Note. The gas can be either the contents of the bag or gas which is used to inflate a portion of the bag, such as a wall area.

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52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 2.11+ for a structure, or a component thereof, of that class which is shaped, supported or strengthened by an enclosed fluid, and see (1) Note. of subclass 2.11 for other locations of inflatable devices, elements, members, structures, etc.
99,	Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 646 for a silo breather bag.
244,	Aeronautics and Astronautics, subclasses 31+ for lighter-than-air balloons.
441,	Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclass 125 for an inflatable baglike device which functions as a personal flotation device.
446,	Amusement Devices: Toys, subclasses 87+ for inflatable amusement devices and toys.
473,	Games Using Tangible Projectile, subclasses 569+ for an inflatable projectile (e.g., a basketball, football, soccerball, etc.) used in a game or sport.

4	CONVERTIBLE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag is disclosed as being transformable into a nonbag device.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclasses 1+ for an article of luggage which is convertible to or from nonluggage device.

5	TAMPER INDICATING:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which reveals that an unauthorized person has attempted to gain or has gained access to the bag.

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116,	Signals and Indicators, for indicators, per se, which may be used to indicate tampering.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 807 for a cross-reference art collections of tamper resistant containers.

6	LIFTING OR SUSPENDING ELEMENT (E.G., HANDLE):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes structure designed to cooperate directly with an unclaimed, extraneous support for the purpose of pendantly supporting the bag on said support.

(1) Note. "Pendantly supporting" is defined as either hanging or lifting the bag against the pull of gravity.

(2) Note. An "extraneous support" may be a peg, a hook, a clothesline, a human hand, etc.

(3) Note. The part of the bag which is deemed to be the "lifting or suspending element" is always the claimed structure which engages directly with the unclaimed, extraneous support.

(4) Note. The claimed combination of a bag with (for example) a detachable handle or hook, etc., is properly classified in this or indented subclasses if the handle or hook is used for engagement with an unclaimed extraneous support.

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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 through 430for a handle, per se.
190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 39 for a trunk combined with a handle, and subclasses 115+, for an article of hand carried luggage combined with a handle.

7	. Unitary with bag (e.g., element formed by hand hole):

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is one piece with the bag.

(1) Note. Structure combined with, and reinforcing, a unitary lifting or suspending element is included here.

8	.. Loop extending between opposite walls:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the unitary lifting or suspending element is a strip of bag material which is connected at its ends to two opposed portions of the peripheral wall, e.g., front and rear walls.

9	.. Bag material includes aperture for rodlike support:

This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the bag includes an opening in the material thereof, which opening is by disclosure to receive a slender, elongated, cylindrically-shaped support or like element.

(1) Note. A bag which includes a plurality of openings, each of which is sized to receive a rodlike support, is classified here.

(2) Note. The "lifting or suspending element" is considered to be that part of the bag, above the hand opening, which is engaged by the hand.

(3) Note. A bag having a slit which defines the perimeter of a flap which can be folded out of the plane of the bag wall to form an aperture is proper for this subclass.

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7,	for a bag having a unitary folded portion which can receive a rodlike support under the fold.
10,	for a bag which includes an opening sized to receive more than one finger.

10	.. Bag material includes hand-receiving aperture:

This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Subject matter wherein the bag includes an opening in the bag material which is intended, by disclosure, to receive a hand.

(1) Note. A bag having an opening which is sized to receive more than one finger but not a whole hand is classified here.

(2) Note. The "lifting or suspending element" is considered to be that part of the bag, above the hand opening, which is engaged by the hand.

(3) Note. A bag having a slit which defines the perimeter of a flap which can be folded out of the plane of the bag wall to form an aperture is proper for this subclass.

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9,	for similar subject matter wherein an aperture is sized to receive only one finger.

11	. Magnetic or adhesive-type element (includes hook and loop type fastener):

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is attached to the extraneous support by an adhesive, hook and loop type fastener or magnetic-type coupling.

(1) Note. The bag is normally easily removed from the support.

12	. Attached to bag frame:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is connected to a rigid element or plurality of elements which form a closed geometrical configuration and maintain part of the bag in a given configuration, e.g., mouth frame.

13	. Detachable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter including means permitting the element to be removed from the bag.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 116 for an article of hand carried luggage combined with a detachable handle.

14	. With provision for positioning element in nonuse location:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the bag or the lifting or suspending element is provided with specified means which maintains the lifting or suspending element in a given position or configuration from which (or out of which) it must be at least partially moved or removed before it can function as a handle.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 72 for a design patent for a container having a recessed handle which extends to an operative position.

15	. Plural interengaging elements:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein at least two lifting or suspending elements include means which hold them together during the lifting or suspending function.

(1) Note. A bag having two lifting or suspending elements which are merely grasped simultaneously with one hand are classified on other features.

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25,	for a single lifting or suspending loop which passes through a smaller loop to close the bag mouth.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 117 for an article of hand carried luggage combined with a handle having plural interengaging elements.

16	. Plural elements located at diverse bag regions (i.e., bag bottom, bag middle, and/or bag top):

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein at least two lifting or suspending elements are provided, each of which has a gripping portion which is located at a different bag area from the other.

(1) Note. For purposes of this definition a bag is considered to have three distinct areas or regions: The bag top being located at or adjacent the access opening, the bag bottom being opposite the bag top, and the bag middle being in between the top and bottom.

17	. Including reinforcement or stress distribution means attached to or adjacent element:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the bag or element includes structure which enhances the transfer of the bag load to the lifting or suspending element.

(1) Note. Included in this and indented subclasses are arrangements that: (1) Strengthen the attachment of the element to the bag, (frequently by increasing the area of contact or reinforcing that area) and/or (2) effectively extend the handle down the sides of the bag or completely under the bag bottom (either as an extension of the handle material itself or as a reinforced strip).

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7+,	for similar features combined with a unitary element.
903,	for stress relief features not involving the lifting or suspending element.

18	.. Extending across bag bottom:

This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein the element either traverses, or is attached to a reinforcing means which traverses, the bottom of the bag.

(1) Note. The reinforcement or stress distribution means may be located either inside or outside the bag.

19	.. Extending axially through bag interior to bag bottom:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein an elongated member extends centrally through the inside of the bag and is attached to the bag at a plurality of vertically spaced places at least one of which is at or adjacent the bottom.

20	.. Additional layer of material at element attachment location:

This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Subject matter wherein the reinforcement or stress distribution means is an additional layer of material at the place of attachment of the lifting or suspending element.

(1) Note. The reinforcement or stress distribution means may be a folded section of bag material.

21	. Attached to distinct end wall:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the lifting or suspending element is attached to an end of the bag which has clearly discernible boundaries, e.g., fold lines.

22	. Hanging element:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the element, by disclosure, is used for suspending the bag from an inanimate, usually stationary support.

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7+,	for a bag having a hanging element which is unitary therewith.

23	.. Hook-type:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter wherein the suspending element is bent or curved to form an open-sided geometrical configuration with the open side facing generally downwardly.

24	.. Closed loop:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Subject matter wherein the suspending element includes a double-over portion, the ends of which are secured to one another and the bag.

25	. Single element:

This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Subject matter wherein the bag includes only one lifting or suspending element.

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7+,	for a bag having a single element which is unitary therewith.

26	.. Bag includes opening through bag material to receive element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a gap or hole in the material thereof which is adapted to receive the lifting or suspending element.

27	... Opening extending through fold or folded bag portion:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 26. Subject matter wherein part of the bag is folded along a fold line, and a gap or hole adapted to receive the lifting or suspending element is located within the fold.

28	.. Secured to bag interior:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter wherein the element is attached to the inside portion of the bag.

29	.. Straddles bag mouth:

This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter wherein the lifting or suspending element extends across the access opening and has portions which overlap the exterior of opposed peripheral wall portions.

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8,	for a lifting or suspending element which straddles the bag mouth and is unitary with the bag.

30	.. Secured to folded bag closure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Subject matter wherein the element is attached to a portion of the bag which is foldable or has been folded to close the bag mouth.

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88+,	for bags that are closed by the folding wall portions on a common fold line.

31	... Closure flap:

This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Subject matter wherein the folded bag portion includes a piece of bag material which extends from one bag wall across the access opening, and overlies a portion of the opposed bag wall when the bag mouth is closed.

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84+,	for a closure flap, per se.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 902 for a brief case having a closure flap.

32	WITH STACKING FEATURE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means to aid in maintaining the relative position of it and at least one other bag, one on top of the other.

(1) Note. Included herein is a bag whose exterior surface is made to be tacky to provide slip resistance between it and a vertically positioned bag.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 503+ for special receptacles or packages of that class type having structural features or vertical stacking of similar receptacles.

33	WITH MEANS TO MAINTAIN THE BAG MOUTH IN A OPEN CONFIGURATION:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means associated with the bag access opening to hold it open during insertion or removal of bag contents.

(1) Note. Included here are reinforcing elements around the bag mouth to maintain it in a given geometrical shape during filling.

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43,	for resilient closing means. 104, for free-standing bags which may inherently provide open mouths but do not have means specifically associated with the bag mouths.
119,	for other bag wall reinforcements.

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141,	Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, subclasses 390 and 391 for a bag having a separate filling aid which is disclosed as being removable from the bag when not in use.
190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 106 for an article of hand carried luggage having means to bias the luggage mouth into an open configuration.

34	. Hinged mouth stiffeners:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 33. Subject matter wherein the access opening includes reinforcing elements which are articulated to one another.

34.1	.. Stiffeners include four or more hinged segments:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Subject matter including four or more reinforcing elements articulated at four or more joints.

35	WITH MEANS TO FACILITATE MANUAL SEPARATION OF FLATTENED BAG WALLS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which air in separating flatten peripheral wall portions from one another by hand.

(1) Note. Tabs or other elements which are grasped for the purpose of pulling apart closure elements (e.g., rib and groove elements) are classified with the particular closure.

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33,	for means which maintain the access opening in the open position.
73,	for a bag having a drawstring-type securing element and a mouth opening aid.

36	WITH INTEGRAL FUNNEL:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag mouth is surrounded by tapered structure, usually cone shaped, which directs a flow of material into the bag.

(1) Note. The tapered structure must be permanently attached to the bag.

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141,	Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, for a bag having a separate filling aid which is designed to be removed from the bag when not in use.

37	PLURAL:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising more than one bag.

(1) Note. Plural bags connected together or to a common element are included herein if they are separable and independently usable.

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38,	for a bag having more than one compartment, or plural bags permanently attached to a common support or to each other.

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206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 390 for plural bags connected in series in roll form and subclass 554 for a package of plural bags.

200	BAG HAVING MEANS TO FACILITATE OPENING IT BY SEVERING BAG MATERIAL OR BAG PART (E.G., TEARING, CUTTING, PIERCING, ETC.):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which facilitate forming an access opening by splitting or puncturing the bag material or a bag part.

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229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 87.05 for a wrapper having severing means, subclasses 307+ for an envelope with severing means, and subclass 210 for a box having a closure secured by a releasable or frangible bond.
428,	Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 43 for a sheet, web, or layer which has been weakened to facilitate tearing and subclasses 131+, particularly subclass 136, for sheet material having slits or apertures.

201	. Tearing facilitated by specified fiber or molecular orientation:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the bag material or an attached tearing means includes either filaments or molecules arranged in a particular way to make it easier to tear open the bag.

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908,	for an art collection of bags made from material having a specified grain direction or molecular orientation.

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229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 205 for a box having a specified fiber or molecular orientation.
428,	Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses 105+ for grain, strips, or filamentary elements in respective layers, or components in angular relation, subclass 114 for grain, strips, or filamentary elements in different layers, or components in parallel relation, and subclass 910 for a cross-reference art collection of products made from material having molecular orientation.

202	. Combined with, or modified for opening by, a sharp-edged cutting implement or a piercing implement:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter combined with, or modified for opening by, an instrument having a keen edge or a fine point.

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205,	for a bag having a separate tearing element (e.g., tear string) which is gripped and pulled to open the bag.

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30,	Cutlery, for a cutting implement, per se.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 277+ for a closure having cutting, punching, or cutter-accommodating means.
221,	Article Dispensing, subclasses 31+ for a dispensing means having a cutter or punch for forming an outlet opening.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 81+ for a dispensing means having a cutter or punch for forming a dispensing opening in a container.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 204 for a box combined with, or modified for opening by, a cutting implement, and subclass 308 for an envelope combined with, or modified for opening by, a cutting implement.

203	. Including means for reclosing the bag:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the bag includes structure for closing it after it has been opened.

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61.1	through 61.5, for a bag having independent closures for single access opening.

204	.. Including a bag portion which is completely separated from the bag during tearing (e.g., tear strip)

This subclass is indented under subclass 203. Subject matter wherein the bag is torn open by detaching part of the bag from the remainder of the bag.

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209,	for a bag having a line of weakness which delineates substantially the entire tearing path and having a portion which is completely separated during tearing.

205	. Including a separate tearing element which is gripped and pulled to open the bag:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the opening means includes a member which is not of one-piece construction with the bag but is attached to it and is manually grasped and drawn away from the bag during tearing.

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215,	Bottles and Jars, subclasses 254+ for a bottle or jar closure which is opened by pulling a separate tearing element.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 279+ for a closure which is opened by pulling a separate tearing element.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclasses 238+ for a box which is openable by pulling a separate tearing element and subclasses 309+ for an envelope which is openable by pulling a separate tearing element.

206	.. Cord, string, wire, or thread:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Subject matter wherein the separate tearing element is a slender, flexible, filamentlike element.

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215,	Bottles and Jars, subclass 257 for a bottle or jar closure having a wire or string rip cord.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 279+ for a closure having a thread, string, cord, or wire for tearing it open.
229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 239 for a box having a thread, string, cord, or wire for tearing it open and subclass 311 for an envelope having a thread, string, cord, or wire for tearing it open.

207	. Line of weakness delineates substantially the entire tearing path:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a line of reduced strength which defines almost all of the extent of the tearing.

208	.. Line of perforations having means for preventing leakage before opening:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the line of weakness is a series of holes or incisions through the bag material and wherein the bag includes structure to prevent passage of fluent material through the holes or incisions.

209	.. Bag portion completely separated from the bag during tearing:

This subclass is indented under subclass 207. Subject matter wherein the bag is torn open by detaching part of the bag from the remainder of the bag.

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204,	for a reclosable bag having a portion which is completely separated during tearing.

210	BAG CLOSURE SECURED BY A RELEASABLE OR FRANGIBLE BOND (E.G., PEEL SEAL):

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein at least two parts of the bag are secured together by a peelable or frangible adhering means (e.g., glue, heat seal, etc.) so that the parts may be easily separated without tearing the bag or the bag closure to gain access to the contents of the bag.

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229,	Envelopes, Wrappers, and Paperboard Boxes, subclass 80.5 for an envelope having a releasable or frangible bond, subclass 123.1 for a box having a separate peelable closure or securing element, and subclasses 245+ for releasably bonded box parts.

210.1

. Having another independent closure for same access opening:

This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter wherein the bag closure includes another separate means to gain access to the contents of the bag along the identical parts of the bag secured by the releasable or frangible bond.

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61.1	through 61.5, for a bag having independent closures for single access opening.
203	through 204, for a bag having means to facilitate opening it by severing bag material or bag part (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.) including means for reclosing the bag.

211	. Adhesive bond:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Subject matter wherein the releasable or frangible bond is formed by means of a sticky substance (e.g., glue) which has been applied to the bag or closure.

38	COMPARTMENTED:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means forming two content holding sections which are separated from one another.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclasses 109+ for a compartmented article of hand carried luggage.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 219+ for a compartmented bag designed to permit mixing of separated materials, subclass 216 for a compartmented bag for two or more diverse articles or materials, and subclass 568 for a bag for two or more separate, particular materials disclosed for commingling externally of the bag.

39	. Compartment-forming member secured to backing:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a first planar element seamed to a second element at three or more spaced locations in order to form compartments between adjacent seams.

40	. Including auxiliary compartment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a main or primary bag section or compartment and another, secondary compartment.

(1) Note. The main compartment must be either significantly larger than the auxiliary or disclosed as a main or primary compartment.

(2) Note. The auxiliary compartment is usually designed to receive contents which are different from those received by the main compartment.

41	WITH PLURAL ACCESS OPENINGS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein two or more openings in the bag are claimed which are independently usable for insertion or removal of content.

(1) Note. A portion of the bag, presently sealed, which is claimed as a past opening (e.g., filling) or future opening (e.g., emptying) is considered to be an opening for this subclass.

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61.1	through 61.5, for a bag having independent closures for a single access opening.
210.1,	for a bag closure secured by a releasable or frangible bond having another independent closure for same access opening.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 112 for an article of hand carried luggage having more than one access opening.

42	WITH CLOSURE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means for preventing insertion or removal of content through the same access opening.

(1) Note. Where the closure for the access opening (e.g., top) and end structure (e.g., bottom) are not distinguishable, the reference is classified hereunder.

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121,	for end structure which does not close the access opening.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 30.5 for a bag closure, per se.

43	. Self-closing type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure functions to close the access opening without manual manipulation.

(1) Note. A claimed bag closure which is inherently self-closing is classified hereunder.

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33,	for means to maintain the bag mouth in an open configuration which may also be self-closing.
103,	for bag vents having closures.

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206,	Special Receptacle on Package, subclasses 260 and 266 for tobacco containing pouches which may be self-closing.

44	.. Responsive to content (e.g., valve):

This subclass is indented under subclass 43. Subject matter wherein the weight or pressure of the content forces the closure into its closed configuration.

(1) Note. A claimed bag closure which inherently closed by the content (i.e., valve bag) is classified in this and indented subclasses.

45	... With vent:

This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the bag further includes means for relieving any pressure differential between the bag interior and exterior.

(1) Note. A bag having a vent which allows the escape of air while the bag is being filled is classified here.

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100+,

for a nonvalve bag with a vent.

46	... With closure reinforcing or stiffening means:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the bag closure includes means for increasing its strength or rigidity.

47	... With means to facilitate opening closure:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the bag is provided with means which aid in opening the closure during filling.

48	... With supplemental closing feature:

This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which, in addition to the weight or pressure of the content, aid in closing the access opening.

(1) Note. The supplemental feature may be a unitary part of the closing means.

49	.... Resilient:

This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the closure is elastically biased toward the closed condition.

(1) Note. The elasticity may be an inherent property of the closure, per se.

50	.... Reversely folded portion of closure element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the supplemental closing feature comprises a portion of the closure which is intended to be folded upon the remainder thereof.

51	.... Slit or slot:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein an elongated cut or opening extends through the material of the closure for the purpose of increasing its flexibility to enhance closing.

52	.... Adhesive:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Subject matter wherein the supplemental closing feature is an adherent.

53	... In distinct end wall:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the closure is located in an end of the bag, said end having clearly discernible boundaries e.g., fold lines.

54	.... Including separate closure element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Subject matter wherein the closure includes an initially separate member which has been secured to the bag.

55	... Folded bag corner:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the closure includes a portion of the bag which is bounded on two sides by intersecting bag edges and has been doubled over.

56	.... Including separate closure element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Subject matter wherein the closure includes an initially separate member which has been secured to the bag.

57	... Closure includes inwardly folded bag wall portions:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the closure comprises two parts of the peripheral wall which have been folded into the bag interior and which form opposing portions of the periphery of the bag mouth.

58	... Overlying access opening in bag material:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Subject matter wherein the closure element covers a slit or hole in the bag through which the bag is intended to be filled or emptied.

59	. Including auxiliary means for forming leakproof closure seal:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means, in addition to the closure, for preventing the ingress of gas or liquid, or egress of bag contents around the element.

60	.. Annular gasket:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Subject matter wherein the auxiliary means is a distinct sealing ring interposed between the closure and the bag.

61.1	. Independent closures for single access opening:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein a single access opening includes more than one closure element each of which is capable of closing the access opening by itself.

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203	through 204, for a bag having means to facilitate opening it by severing bag material or bag part (e.g., tearing, cutting, piercing, etc.) including means for reclosing the bag.
210.1,	for a bag closure secured by a releasable or frangible bond (e.g., peel seal, etc.) having another independent closure for same access opening.

61.2	.. Having rib and groove:

This subclass is indented under subclass 61.1. Subject matter wherein the closures include a closure having a projection that is integral with and extends along at least a side peripheral wall portion of the same access opening which interlocks with a mating recess extending along an opposite side peripheral wall portion of the same access opening.

(1) Note. This does not include a snap fastener having a ball-like projection that fits into a resilient complimentary socket.

(2) Note. This does not include a zipper having a plurality of complementary and interlocking teeth that cooperate with a slider or runner which functions to interconnect or separate the teeth.

61.3	.. Having zipper:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 61.1. Subject matter wherein the closures include a closure having a plurality of complementary and interlocking teeth on both peripheral wall sides of the same access opening that cooperate with a slider or runner which functions to interconnect or separate the teeth.

61.4	.. Having drawstring-type element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 61.1. Subject matter wherein the closures include a closure having a string, cord, or tape inserted into a hem or casing, or laced through eyelets around a peripheral wall of the same access opening wherein the string, cord, or tape is capable of being pulled to close the same access opening.

61.5	.. Having securing element designed to extend through aligned openings in bag material (e.g., stitching, etc.):

	This subclass is indented under subclass 61.1. Subject matter wherein the closures include a closure having a component extending through aligned holes or interstices of a weave in opposed portions of a peripheral wall of the same access opening to close the same access opening.

62	. With provision for positioning closure element in nonuse location:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the bag includes specified means for maintaining the closure element in a given position or configuration from which (or out of which) it must be at least partially moved or removed before it can function as a closure.

63	. Rib and groove:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure includes a projection which is integral with and extends along at least a portion of the opening and which interlocks with a mating recess extending along an opposite portion of the opening.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 588+ for rib and groove elements, per se.

64	.. With sliding element:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter wherein the bag includes an element which straddles the rib and groove closing means and is slideable there along for the purpose of pressing or holding the rib and groove in interlocking relationship.

65	.. Including means to facilitate disengagement:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means (e.g., pull tabs) which aid in the separation of the rib and groove during opening of the bag.

66	. For access opening in sidewall:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the peripheral wall of the bag includes an access opening which can be closed by the closure.

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190,	Trunks and Hand-Carried Luggage, subclass 113 for an article of hand carried luggage having a closure panel struck from the luggage wall.

67	. For access opening in bag bottom:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the part of the bag which is lowermost during normal usage thereof is provided with an access opening which can be closed by the closure.

68	. Elongated clamping elements:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure includes two, essentially rigid members which extend substantially completely along the opposite sides of the bag mouth with means cooperating with the members to press or hold the bag mouth shut.

(1) Note. The members can be separate bars or opposed portions of a one piece clip.

(2) Note. The clamping action must perform the closing function not merely secure the closing means to the bag.

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905,	for ductile clamp-like devices.

69	.. Sliding:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Subject matter wherein the closure includes an element which slides relative to, and in engagement with bag material in order to effect bag closure.

70	. Twisted bag mouth:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter having means to facilitate closing the bag by turning a portion of the bag so as to form a spiral.

71	. Gathered bag mouth:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter having means whereby the material surrounding the access opening is "bunched-up" together to close the opening.

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96,	for a plug-type closure which may have the bag mouth gathered about it.

72	.. Including drawstring-type securing element:

This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter wherein the bag mouth is gathered together by a cord or beltlike element.

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D3,	Travel Goods, and Personal Belongings, and Storage or Carrying Articles, subclass 41 for design patents for cases having drawstrings.

73	... With mouth opening aid:

This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter wherein means is provided to facilitate the opening of the bag after it has been closed by the drawstring.

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35,	for a bar having means to facilitate manual separation of flattened bag walls.

74	... With means to maintaining the securing element in closed configuration:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means which retards or prevent the drawstring from returning to its open-bag configuration after it has been used to close the bag.

75	... In bag hem:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a folded portion of bag material which has been secured to the peripheral wall around the access opening and wherein the drawstring extends between the folded portion and the bag wall.

76	... Through bag openings:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Subject matter wherein the drawstring extends through holes in the bag material or interstices of its weave and alternates between the interior and exterior of the bag.

77	.. Securing element consisting of unitary bag portion:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Subject matter wherein the closing means includes an element which is of "one-piece" with the bag.

78	. Including separate closure element for straddling bag mouth (i.e., overlaps exterior portions of opposed bag walls):

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure includes an initially unattached element which is disclosed as being for directly overlying the access opening and overlapping the exterior or opposed peripheral wall portions when the bag is closed.

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84,	for a bag with a similar closure which does not straddle (i.e., overlap exterior portions of) the mouth.
88,	for a bag closed by folding or rolling the bag walls together and then securing it by means of an element secured to two opposing bag walls.

79	.. Including securing element designed to extend through aligned openings in closure element (e.g., stitching):

This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Subject matter wherein element extends through aligned holes in opposed portions of the closure element (or interstices in the weave) when the bag mouth is closed.

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903,	for similar subject matter which is designed to relieve stress at particular locations of a bag.

80	.. Cap-type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a closure element which is designed to overlie the access opening and has a depending skirt to flange which is designed to surround the mouth and to overlap adjacent areas of the peripheral wall.

(1) Note. This subclass does not include bags having access openings whose walls are flattened together before being covered.

81	.. Reusable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 76. Subject matter wherein the closure element can be used to close the bag more than once.

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80,	for a reusable cap-type closure element.
86,	for similar subject matter for a flap type closure which does not straddle the bag mouth (i.e., overlap exterior portions).

82	... Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 81. Subject matter wherein opposing portions of the peripheral bag wall (e.g., front and rear walls are either doubled-over along the same line or curled up together when the bag mouth is closed.

83	.. Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line:

This subclass is indented under subclass 78. Subject matter wherein opposing portions of the peripheral bag wall are either doubled-over along the same line or are curled up together when the bag mouth is closed.

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85,	for similar subject matter involving a closure flap which does not straddle (i.e., overlap exterior portions of) the bag mouth.
88,	for bags which are closed by folding the bag walls along a common fold line but do not have an element straddling the access opening.

84	. Including closure flap which overlaps sidewall exterior when closed:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure comprises a piece of material which extends from one bag wall, across the access opening, and overlies a portion of the opposed wall when the bag mouth is in the closed configuration.

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78,	for a bag having a closure flap which straddles (i.e., overlaps exterior portions of) the bag mouth.

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224,	Package and Article Carriers, subclasses 236+ for an article receiver of that class type having a closure flap.

85	.. Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein opposing peripheral wall portions are either doubled over along the same line or are curled up together when the bag mouth is closed.

86	.. Reusable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Subject matter wherein the closure flap can be used to close the bag mouth more than once.

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85,	for a bag which has an openable closure flap as well as bag walls which are designed to be rolled together or folded on a common fold line.

86.1	... Including fastening element removably extending through aperture in bag material:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter including a securing member having an element which passes through a hole in the bag material adjacent the bag mouth to keep it closed.

86.2	.... Aperture extends through closure flap:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 86.1. Subject matter wherein the hole in the bag material is located in the closure flap.

87	... Flap side edges permanently secured to bag (e.g., sandwich bag type):

	This subclass is indented under subclass 86. Subject matter wherein the sides of the flap are permanently secured to and extend along the bag walls so as to hold the flap in overlapped position with respect to the peripheral bag wall.

88	. Bag walls designed to be rolled together or folded on common fold line:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein opposing portions of the peripheral bag wall (e.g., front and rear walls) are either doubled-over along the same line or are curled up together when the bag mouth is closed.

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82,	for bags which are closed by a closure element which straddles the access opening and which have their bag walls folded on a common fold line or rolled together.

89	.. With separate securing element for roll or fold:

This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Subject matter including means additional to and distinct from bag material, for maintaining the rolled or folded portions of the bag walls in position when the bag is closed.

(1) Note. The "additional" means may be, for example, an adhesive.

90	... Element extends substantially 180 or more around roll or fold:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Subject matter wherein the securing element is folded approximately 180 or more around the rolled or folded bag walls.

91	.... Element extends around side edge:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Subject matter wherein the securing element is folded around a lateral bag edge in a direction which is generally parallel with the extent of the bag mouth.

92	. Including securing element designed to extend through aligned openings in bag material (e.g., stitching):

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein an element extends through aligned holes in opposed portions of the peripheral wall (or interstices of its weave) when the bag mouth is closed.

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71+,	for similar subject matter which gathers the bag mouth.
79,	for similar subject matter wherein the securing element additionally extends through a separate closure element.

93	. Closure within bag:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the means for closing the access opening is located inside the bag peripheral walls.

(1) Note. The closure means may be either a separate element or an integral connection between bag walls, e.g., heat seal.

94	.. Heat seal:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter wherein the closure includes portions of bag material which have been welded together.

95	.. Reusable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Subject matter wherein the closure can be used to close the bag more than once.

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81,	and 86, for reusable closures which straddle or fold across the bag mouth, respectively.

96	... Stopper or plug:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter wherein the closure is a plug or stopper type.

97	... Zipper:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Subject matter wherein the closure comprises a plurality of complementary, interlocking hook members which cooperate with a slider or runner which functions to interconnect or separate the hook members.

98	. Overlapped flaps:

This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Subject matter wherein the closure includes at least two flaps which overlap one another when the bag mouth is closed.

(1) Note. The flaps are usually folded portions of the peripheral wall.

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125,	for a bag end structure comprising overlapped flaps.

99	.. Reusable:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Subject matter wherein the flaps can be used to close the bag more than once.

100	WITH VENTING OR VENTILATION MEANS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag comprises either (1) means for relieving positive or negative pressure inside the bag (or bag structure), or (2) means which allow circulation of fluid (e.g., air) into and out of the bag.

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45,	for a bag having a content responsive closure and a vent.

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55,	Gas Separation, subclass 429 and Digest 2 for vacuum cleaner bags.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 203.01+ for a receptacle closure comprising a pressure responsive vent or valve.

101	. Fluid circulates between bag plies:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the vented fluid travels, at least in part, between two layers of a multi-layer bag.

102	. Previous material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the element or elements through which the venting or ventilating function is effected are made from a material which is permeable to the vented fluid.

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103,	for a bag having a venting or ventilating opening which is not a pore or interstice of the material through which the vented fluid passes.

103	. Opening in bag material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Subject matter wherein the vented fluid passes through an aperture or slit in the bag.

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43+,	for a valve bag, which is filled or emptied through the opening.
102,	for bags which are vented or ventilated through the permeable material, (i.e., passes through pores or interstices of the material).

104	FREE-STANDING:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including means to maintain the bag in an upright configuration.

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33,	for bags having means which specifically maintain the bag mouth in an open configuration (i.e., more than the incidental result of being free-standing).

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220,	Receptacles, subclasses 9.1+ and 9.4 for a bag united with a three-dimensional self-sustaining framework, and subclasses 495.06+ for a removable bag combined with a support, wherein the bag is more than nominally claimed.
248,	Supports, subclass 95 for a bag support, per se, or a removable bag support combined with a bag, wherein the claim (1) nominally recites the bag, (2) recites only those bag features necessary to cooperate specifically with the support, or (3) recited only those bag features which have been modified specifically to cooperate with the support.

105	WALL DETAILS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the peripheral side wall includes a specified feature.

(1) Note. The mere recitation of, for example, a "sidewall" or "wall panel" is not considered to be a specified feature.

106	. Transparent portion or window:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the peripheral wall is provided with means for viewing a portion of the bag content.

(1) Note. A "window" may be nothing more than an aperture through the bag material.

107	. Specified seam structure:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter including details of a joint which connects two parts of the peripheral wall.

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

108	.. Waterproof:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 107. Subject matter wherein the seam is constructed so as to prevent the passage of liquid through it.

109	. Multi-layer or ply:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the bag material includes more than one layer of material over substantially the entire surface area of the bag.

(1) Note. A coating is considered to be a "layer" or "ply".

110	.. Insulated:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein one of the layers is designed to retard the transfer of heat therethrough.

111	.. Removable ply:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein provision is made to allow one of the layers to be separated from another.

112	.. Stretchable layer or ply:

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein one of the layers is designed to be extended.

(1) Note. A stretchable material may be either elastic or inelastic.

113	.. Barrier layer or ply (e.g., waterproof):

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein one of the plies prevents a specified substance from penetrating it.

114	.. Including specified end structure:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter including details of the bag bottom.

115	... Overlapping extension formed by cuts in bag wall:

This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Subject matter wherein portions of the peripheral wall located opposite one another, can be folded so as to partially lie one over the other; and wherein one of the portions is formed by a pair of slits or slots.

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126,	for similar end structure where the bag wall is formed of a single layer of ply.

116	.. Coating or lamination:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Subject matter wherein at least two layers are substantially coextensively bonded to one another.

117	. Woven or mesh-type material:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the bag is made from a material which is formed from interengaged or interconnected strands.

118	. Stretchable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the bag wall material is designed to be extended.

(1) Note. A stretchable material may be either elastic or inelastic.

119	. Reinforced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein the peripheral wall of the bag includes means which strengthen or stiffen it.

(1) Note. This subclass is not intended to be a complete collection of reinforced bags. Therefore, search the appropriate preceding subclass for a bag having a reinforcement located in or on a particular element which is provided for in that subclass.

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104,	for a free standing bag having a reinforced peripheral wall.

120	. Pleated or gusseted:

This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter wherein a portion of the peripheral side wall is doubled over or folded.

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138,	Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclass 118.1 for an open ended casing which is not disclosed as being edible.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclass 802 for a Cross-Reference Art Collection of shirred casings.
426,	Food or Edible Material: Processes, Compositions, and Products, subclasses 106+ for a casing containing food, and subclasses 138+ for a casing, either closed or open ended, which is disclosed as being edible.
428,	Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclasses 35.1+ for an inedible food casing having a closed end.

121	END STRUCTURE (E.G. BOTTOM):

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a specified feature of the closed end.

121.1

. Rigid bottom:

This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the bag bottom is made of stiff, inflexible material.

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220,	Receptacles, subclass 904 for a cross- reference art collection of buckets and pails.

122	. Seamless:

This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the bag bottom is a continuous, unitary segment of two opposing peripheral wall portions.

(1) Note. While no seams are used to form the bottom, other portions of the bag may be secured to it by seams.

123	. Formed by folding bag walls on common fold line and joining together:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein the bag bottom is formed by initially doubling over opposed bag walls along a common fold line and securing (e.g., gluing) them together.

124	.. Foldable to form distinct end wall:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Subject matter wherein the bag bottom has areas which can be overlapped to produce a discernible bottom wall.

125	. Overlapping extensions of opposed walls:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Subject matter wherein portions of the peripheral wall located opposite one another can be folded so as to partially lay over one another.

126	.. Extension formed by cuts in bag wall:

	This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Subject matter wherein one of the overlapping extensions is disclosed as being formed by a pair of slits or slots in the peripheral wall.

127	MISCELLANEOUS:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising a bag not provided for else where.

901	HOT WATER OR ICE BAG:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag is intended to be used to hold a hot or cold substance, usually to warm or cool a portion of a users body.

902	HAVING NONBAG USE:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag is intended to be used for something other than holding contents intended to be removed.

903	STRESS RELIEF:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes means for preventing strains from occurring or means for distributing strains to prevent tearing.

904	FILLING TUBE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a conduit through which contents are inserted.

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39+,	for "valve bags".

905	DEAD FOLD (DUCTILE) CLOSURE ELEMENT:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes a closing means made of malleable material so that it will stay in a given position.

906	DISPENSING FEATURE:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag includes specified means for facilitating the removal of contents.

907	PECULIAR, PARTICULAR SHAPE:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag has an unusual, specified shape.

908	MATERIAL HAVING SPECIFIED GRAIN DIRECTION OR MOLECULAR ORIENTATION:

	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein the bag is made from a material which has either fibers or molecules aligned in a specified direction.

FOR000

CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS

	This subclass has no definition.

WITH CLOSURE

	This subclass has no definition.

FOR 100

. Multiple independent closures for single access opening:

	Subject matter wherein a single access opening includes more than one closure element, each of which is capable of closing the access opening by itself.