| CLASS D32, WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE |
| 1 | WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for mechanical device for washing, cleaning, vacuuming
or drying that includes a power source or provision therefore.
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| 2 | . Dishwasher type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleansing dishes, tableware and
cooking utensils or the like.
Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher. | |
| 3 | .. Element or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2. Design directed to parts or accessories for dishwasher. | |
| 4 | . Vehicle type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for washing means of transportation
such as automobile or the like.
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| 5 | . Combined, e.g., washer and dryer, etc: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for cleaning machine combined with dryer. | |
| 6 | . Laundry or dry cleaning type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for washing or chemically cleansing textiles or wearing apparel. | |
| 7 | .. With external wringer: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design that includes a visible mechanical device that
extracts fluid by pressing between rollers.
Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher with an externalwringer. | |
| 8 | .. Dryer or extractor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for removing fluid with heated air. | |
| 9 | .. Ironing or finishing type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for machine to remove creases in textiles or apparel
by pressing or heat treatment.
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| 10 | .. Dry cleaning type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design for cleaning textiles or apparel with chemical solvents. | |
| 11 | .. Plural tubs: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design that includes more than one washbasin. | |
| 12 | .. With distinct external leg or frame: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design with visible supporting member or characteristic casing. | |
| 13 | .. Substantially cylindrical casing in plan: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Design with circular frame or body as viewed from the
top.
Caption: Example of a design for a dishwasher with a cylindricalcasing | |
| 14 | . Sewer or pipe cleaner: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleansing underground conduit
or hollow cylinder.
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| 14.1 | . Shoe shine type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for a mechanical machine for brushing or cleaning
footwear.
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| 15 | . Surface treatment, e.g., floor, street, etc.: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design for machine for cleaning surfaces such as floor
covering or pavement.
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| 16 | .. Occupant support, self-propelled, or hand truck type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that includes provision for user, or contains means of propulsion or is intended to be manually pushed or moved. | |
| 17 | .. Hand held steamer, cleaner or vacuum: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that is held in the hand and designed to treat
or clean with hot vapor or by suction.
Caption: Example of a design for a hand held steamer or cleaner. | |
| 18 | ... Vacuum type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 17. Design that operates by suction.
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| 19 | .. With rotary brush: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design that includes a device consisting of bristles fastened to a support with rotates or oscillates in use. | |
| 20 | ... Multiple: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Design that includes plural brush members. | |
| 21 | .. Vacuum: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Design for machine that operates by suction.
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| 22 | ... Upright type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that is configured in a substantially vertical arrangement. | |
| 23 | ... Circular canister in plan: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that shows a substantially round casing when viewed
from the top.
Caption: Example of a design for a vacuum with a circularcanister in plan. | |
| 24 | ... Handle parallel to longitudinal axis: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 21. Design that includes a provision for the hand that is aligned in a plane equidistant with respect to the length of the canister member. | |
| 25 | . Element or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 1. Design directed to parts or accessories for design classified in subclasses 1 through 24. | |
| 26 | .. Agitator: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for apparatus that shakes or stirs the contents of a washing machine. | |
| 27 | .. Wringer: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for apparatus that extracts fluid by pressing between rollers. | |
| 28 | .. Control or panel therefor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for portion of a machine where mechanical indicators such as knobs and switches are placed. | |
| 29 | .. Tub or drum: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for a substantially flat-bottomed vessel used for washing. | |
| 29.1 | .. Fabric softener or detergent type dispenser: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design indented for container used as an accessory in
a washing machine to dispense liquids during the operation cycle
such as fabric softener or similar fluid.
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| 30 | .. Refuse collection receptacle: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design for container attachment that holds discarded
material or for the release of fluid.
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| 31 | .. For vacuum cleaner: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 25. Design specifically directed to suction-type cleaning machine. | |
| 32 | ... Nozzle or attachment therefor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for projecting member at the end of a vacuum hose used to direct airflow or suction. | |
| 33 | .... Combined with brush or having diverse function: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for nozzle that includes a bristle type brush
or has an additional feature.
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| 34 | .... Handle: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 31. Design for member for holding or lifting with the hand. | |
| 35 | LAUNDERING, CLEANING, OR DRYING TOOLS OR IMPLEMENTS: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for manually powered cleansing, scraping, dusting
or maintenance of textiles or work surfaces.
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| 36 | . Laundry or clothespin bag: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for flexible container for soiled textiles or apparel or for holding clip members used to hang items to dry. | |
| 37 | . Laundry basket, hamper or diaper pail: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for open or closed container to hold soiled apparel.
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| 38 | . Carpet sweeper: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for manually powered device used to clean rug
or floor covering.
Caption: Example of a design for a carpet sweeper. | |
| 39 | .. Element or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Design directed to parts or accessories for carpet sweeper. | |
| 40 | . Scraper, duster, mop or sponge: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by
abrading; dust removal by oscillation, implement used to wash, dust
or drying floors; or porous article used to clean by absorbing liquid
or applying cleaning fluid or similar material.
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| 41 | .. Squeegee: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design for implement with a semi-hard edge that is drawn
across a flat surface to remove fluid.
Caption: Example of a design for a squeegee. | |
| 42 | .. Combined: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.
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| 43 | .. Simulative: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features
that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as
applied ornamentation or form.
Caption: Example of a design for a simulative sponge. | |
| 44 | .. With pivotal jaw squeezing action: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes members that swing together and press against one another. | |
| 45 | .. With fluid collector or dispenser, e.g., reservoir, etc.: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 39. Design that includes a container type attachment that holds, collects or releases fluid. | |
| 46 | .. Scraper: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by
abrading only.
Caption: Example of a design for a scraper. | |
| 47 | ... Shoe, ski, or cleat type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design directed specifically to clean footwear, ski-type
runner or projecting members for traction on the underside of footwear.
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| 48 | ... With removable cutting blade: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design that includes the provision for a detachable abrading edge member. | |
| 49 | ... With elongated handle: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Design that includes a holding member with an exaggerated length. | |
| 50 | .. Floor mop or broom: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design for an elongated bristled brush or assembly of absorbent fibers attached to a handle use for washing, dusting or drying floors. | |
| 51 | .. With elongated handle: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design that includes a holding member with an exaggerated
length.
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| 52 | .. With handle or holder: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Design that includes a defined area for the hand or support. | |
| 53 | . Bucket, pail, or attachment therefore: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for cylindrical vessel used for holding or carrying liquids or solids, or accessory therefore. | |
| 53.1 | .. Paint bucket or roller tray: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Design for holding liquid pigment or stain mixture.
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| 54 | .. Attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Design for accessory for designs classified in subclass 53 and 53.1. | |
| 55 | . Sink tray, dish rack, mat or drainboard: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for shallow flat receptacle with a raised edge
for lining or liner for wash basin or countertop or support for
holding glasses or table ware.
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| 56 | .. Drainboard: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Design for substantially flat or sloping receptacle used
for collecting fluid under drying dishes or other items.
Caption: Example of a design for a drainboard. | |
| 57 | .. Mat: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 55. Design for liner for sink or drying tray. | |
| 58 | . Drying rack or form: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for supporting wet material as it becomes free
from moisture or fluid.
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| 59 | .. Form: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Design that is of a specific contour used to configure a wet or steamed article to dry in particular shape. | |
| 60 | . Clothesline support or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for pins or clips that support wet articles during
the drying process.
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| 61 | .. Clothespin: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 60. Design for clip or pin used to fasten clothing to a clothesline.
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| 62 | ... Simulative: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form. | |
| 63 | ... Plural or invertible: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design that includes more than one grip surface or may be inverted in use. | |
| 64 | ... Separate biasing spring: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design for clamp type laundry clip.
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| 65 | ... Wire type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Design configured from a thin filament or strand. | |
| 66 | . Ironing board: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for long narrow support used as a working surface as material is ironed. | |
| 67 | . Washboard: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for a board with a corrugated surfaces on which
clothes can be scrubbed in the process of laundering.
Caption: Example of a design for a washboard. | |
| 68 | . Flatiron: |
This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for instrument used to iron textiles or apparel.
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| 69 | .. Handle attached at one end only: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Design that includes a holding member that is open at one end. | |
| 70 | .. Electric type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Design that is electrically operated. | |
| 71 | .. Element or attachment: |
| Design directed to parts or accessories for subject matter classified in subclasses 68-70. | |
| 72 | ... Handle: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Design directed to grip member for an iron.
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| 73 | ... Holder or stand: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 71. Design for support for an iron. | |
| 74 | . Dust pan or crumb collector: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for receptacle used to gather debris from a floor or a table. | |
| 75 | . Laundry sprinkler: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Design for a receptacle or bottle used to hold and dispense
water or fluid during the ironing process.
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