Class Definition for Class 248

CLASS 248,	SUPPORTS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for devices which carry the weight of an article or articles or otherwise hold or steady it or them against the pull of gravity, and devices for holding an article to its support, which are not otherwise provided for.

(1) Note. Devices having structural features limiting them to use in a particular art remain with the art.

SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS

LINE BETWEEN CLASS 248, AND CLASS 362, CLASS 313/39, AND CLASS 431

The line between this class and Classes 362, Illumination, 313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclass 39, and 431, Combustion is as follows:

Class 223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 120 for supports, bases and stands claimed in connection with means for making, repairing or maintaining in condition articles of apparel.

Class 362 takes any combination of a support with significant structure of the light distributing means or the combination of the light distributing and generating means.

Class 313, subclasses 49+ is the generic class for the combination of a support with significant structure of an electric space discharge device. See Lines With Other Classes, "Combined with a Support" of the class definition for the other classes which provide for the combination of a support and a discharge device.

The mere supporting structure goes to Class 248 and such supporting structure may include conduits for fuel or energy and mere cut-offs therefor. Supporting structures limited to use with lighting devices are in Class 362. Supports for a light generating device are in Class 248 unless a significant structure of the light generator is claimed, in which case it goes to Class 431 or Class 362.

The mere naming of a light or discharge device as the thing supported will not operate to take the case out of Class 248. If the support is in itself an essential part of the lamp or discharge device such as are many lamp bases, it remains in the art class. In Class 313, class definition, see the following sections of Lines With Other Classes: "Combined with Electrical Connector Structure,...(3) Electrodes Combined with Connector Structure"; and see "Envelopes, Casings, and Jackets for Lamps and Discharge Devices,...(1) With Attached Base" for the classification of an envelope with a base attached thereto.

LINES BETWEEN CLASSES 313, 248, AND 174

See Class 313, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclasses 49+ for electric space discharge devices in combination with a mere supporting means therefor. See subclasses 238+ which provide for electric lamp and discharge devices which have supporting or spacing structure for the electrodes or shielding members thereof. See Class 248, subclass 50, which provides for supports for elongated discharge or lamp tubes (e.g., neon) where no electrical features are involved. See Class 174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 138 which provides for insulated supports for neon and similar elongated tubular lamps where the support includes no structure limiting the device to use with electric lamps. Also, see paragraph 1 of Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, above.

LINE BETWEEN CLASS 211 AND CLASS 248

Class 211 is a specific class under the class definition of this class (248). In general, Class 211 is the generic support class for plural articles and Class 248 is the generic support class for single articles. However, Class 248, subclasses 235 - 250, inclusive, subclasses 309.1 -316.7, inclusive, subclasses 500 - 509, inclusive, and subclasses 511 - 541 inclusive, additionally provide for supports of plural devices of the same (i.e., nondiverse) nature, and any of the subclasses in this class (248) will take plural diverse supports where one of the supported devices is ancillary to the main device supported (e.g., check, label and tag holders combined with an article support); while in Class 211 additionally provides for supports for single articles.

SECTION III - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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4,	Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclasses 571.1+ , 589+, 592+, 621+, and 643+ for supports limited by structure to use with basins or with bath tubs.
5,	Beds, appropriate subclasses for beds and subclasses 127+ for supports limited by structure to use for supporting a hammock.
24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses for fasteners. Fasteners such as pins, clasps, buckles, etc., are provided for in Class 24, whether simple or combined, as clasp-pin, clasp-clasp, etc. Combinations of a fastener, simple or combined with a bracket or stand, are in Class 248, and cross-referenced to Class 24 when desirable. A mere fastening means as a plate, integral with or attached to the base of a clamp, is not considered as a bracket and such combination goes to Class 24. Bracket hooks wherein the article carrying portion thereof is in the form of a hook are in Class 248.
27,	Undertaking, subclass 25.1 for corpse chin supports.
30,	Cutlery, subclass 231 for shears combined with a support therefor.
33,	Geometrical Instruments, subclass 299 for supports for sight line instruments.
38,	Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, appropriate subclasses for ironing devices combined with supports.
47,	Plant Husbandry, subclasses 39+ , 41.01, 42+, and 44+ for plant and tree supports and flower holders.
52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 27+ for a specific building structure in combination with a disparate article or article support.
54,	Harness for Working Animal, subclass 84 for fire harness supports.
56,	Harvesters, subclass 431 , for supports for shocks of grain or hay in the field,
65,	Glass Manufacturing, subclass 361 for glassworking molds combined with supporting or carrying means; see the "Search Notes" thereunder.
84,	Music, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclasses 280 and 421 for supports claimed in combination with musical instruments or supports, structurally limited to use with specific musical instruments.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate subclasses for a horizontally supported planar surface.
109,	Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device, subclasses 50+ and the notes appurtenant thereto, for supports for safes, vaults, etc.
114,	Ships, subclass 363 for foot supports for boats.
122,	Liquid Heaters and Vaporizers, subclass 510 for steam boiler supports.
128,	Surgery, subclasses 581+ for devices accommodating shoes to foot deformities and remaining in the shoe upon removal of the shoe from the foot.
131,	Tobacco, subclass 329 , particularly subclasses 257-260, for supports and stands, combined or peculiarly adapted for use with tobacco users" appliances.
141,	Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, subclasses 106 and 364 for means for supporting inverted supply receptacles upon receivers for draining.
142,	Wood Turning, subclasses 48 and 49 for wood-working tool rests; subclass 57 for work holders for use in wood turning.
164,	Metal Founding, subclasses 397+ for centering or supporting means for a metal shaping core.
174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, for supports for electrical conduits, cables, conductors, housings and insulators limited by claimed structure to electrical use.
180,	Motor Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for a motor vehicle having means for supporting an accessory or component of the vehicle.
181,	Acoustics, subclasses 200+ and 208+ for sound attenuating means, per se.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, appropriate subclasses, for a workman"s support of ladder or scaffold type.
188,	Brakes, subclasses 205+ for supports for vehicle brake elements.
192,	Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclass 115 for clutch supports.
198,	Conveyors: Power-Driven, subclasses 300+ for supports limited by structure to use with conveyors.
204,	Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, subclasses 285 , 286+ and 297 for supports specialized for electrodes and work being treated in electrolytic devices.
209,	Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids, subclasses 409+ and subclass 508 for supports for sifting elements and stratifies.
210,	Liquid Purification or Separation, subclasses 241+ and 249+ for separators having supports there provided for, and see subclass 94 of this class.
211,	Supports: Racks, for supports for plural articles; see subclass 29 for supports for shocks of grain or hay in the field.
212,	Traversing Hoists, subclass 189 for auxiliary supports limited by structure to use with traversing hoists.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 3.3+ , 3.9+, 476+, and 628+ for supports tied up with the structure of a receptacle as such, and for lap or leg supported pail holders, see subclasses 17.1+. In general, as between the receptacle classes and the support classes, the receptacle classes provide for the combination of a receptacle plus support: except, the support classes will accept a claim to a support combined with a receptacle, wherein the claim (a) nominally recites the receptacle, or (b) recites only so much of the receptacle structure as is needed to cooperate with the support, or (c) recites only those receptacle features which have been modified specifically to cooperate with the support.
221,	Article Dispensing, subclasses 186+ for article dispensers, not otherwise provided for, and in which the supply container is movably mounted for dispensing, and subclasses 282+ for article dispensers provided with particular casing or support features in combination.
222,	Dispensing, subclasses 92+ for supports for collapsible wall type receptacles; 160+ for supports for movably mounted dispensing receptacles; 173+ for supports for other dispensing receptacles; and 577 for an inkstand comprising a dispensing inkwell and a support therefor.
238,	Railways: Surface Track, subclasses 264+ for railway rail supports.
241,	Solid Material Communication or Disintegration, subclasses 285.1+ for supports for comminutors or comminutor parts. See the Class Definition of class (241).
242,	Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 398+ for a support for a reeling device, and subclasses 130+ and 134+ for a spool or bobbin support.
249,	Static Molds, subclasses 205+ for mold adjuncts which function to support mold parts.
250,	Radiant Energy, subclasses 428+ for a fluent material support for the purpose of irradiating the support with nuclear or invisible electromagnetic radiation with or without an irradiating source, subclasses 453.11+ for an object support for the purpose of irradiating the supported object with nuclear or invisible electromagnetic radiation with or without a support for the radiation source or a support for a detector of radiation from the source, and subclass 522.1 for supports for nuclear or electromagnetic radiation.
269,	Work Holders, appropriate subclasses for work holders as the generic place for work holders, per se. Patents to a support capable of general utility, though disclosed as supporting a work holder but, which support does not include elements which contact the work, are classified in appropriate subclasses of Class 248 on the basis of the claimed support structure.
294,	Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 137 for article supports having a portion adapted to be gripped by the hand for lifting and carrying the support.
296,	Land Vehicle: Bodies and Tops, subclass 35.1 for vehicle body hold-downs and supports.
297,	Chairs and Seats, appropriate subclasses for a support device limited to use by a seated occupant especially subclasses 187+ for a kneeling stand of the prie-dieu type, subclasses 391+ for a stool with resilient surfaces, disclosed as used by a seated occupant, and subclass 411.1 for armpit engaging props disclosed as used by seated persons.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, appropriate subclasses for supports, cabinets.
313,	Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclasses 49+ provides for electric space discharge devices in combination with a mere supporting means therefor. See subclasses 238+ (of class 313) which provide for electric lamp and discharge devices which have supporting or spacing structure for the electrodes or shielding members thereof. See Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, for the lines between Classes 313, 248, and 174.
343,	Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 869 for loop type antennas with a rotatable support, and subclasses 878+ for antennas with a support for the antenna, reflector or director. See (1) Note under subclass 700 of this class (343) for the classification lines between antennas and supports.
351,	Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting, subclass 38 for adjustable stands or bases which support ophthalmic diagnostic test instruments or test charts.
352,	Optics: Motion Pictures, subclasses 34+ , 197 and 243 for motion picture apparatus with structural cooperation with supporting structure.
359,	Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, subclasses 409+ for binoculars with body support or handle and subclasses 811+ for lens supports.
362,	Illumination, subclass 314 for lamp chimney supports, and subclasses 453+ for shade and bowl supports.
378,	X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, subclasses 20 , 68+, 79+, 177+, 195, 205, and 208+ for various means to support an object combined with X-ray devices.
379,	Telephonic Communications, subclasses 454+ for supports limited by structure to use with telephones.
381,	Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices, subclasses 361+ and 386+ for a microphone or speaker support or mounting.
384,	Bearings, subclasses 428+ for bearing mounting, or supports.
396,	Photography, subclasses 419+ for a support limited by structure to use with photos:graphic cameras.
399,	Electrophotography, subclasses 377+ for holder of original and subclass 393 for copy medium input tray; all support structure is limited to use with an electrophotos:graphic device.
405,	Hydraulic and Earth Engineering, subclass 7 for bilge and keel blocks for supporting a marine vessel in dry dock.
422,	Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, subclass 297 and 300+ for racks or supports combined with a sterilizer.
431,	Combustion, subclasses 298+ for a candle holder and subclass 343 for a burner having a supporting bracket or leg.
439,	Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for electrical connector; especially subclasses 527+ for an electrical connector with mounting or supporting means therefor.
452,	Butchering, subclasses 185+ for supports for meat and animal carcasses.

SUBCLASSES

27.1	INSTRUMENT IN PANEL:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for holding an instrument in a panel board opening. This subclass may include devices where the instrument casing is modified solely for the purpose of holding it in the panel opening.

27.3	Having biased clip holding means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 27.1. Supports in which the means for holding an instrument in a panel includes a biased clip means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 27.5]

27.5

WASHBOARD TYPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for washboards. These supports may or may not be permanently attached to the washboard.

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68,	Textiles: Fluid Treating Apparatus, subclasses 223+ for washboard structure.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 27.8]

27.8

FLORAL SUPPORTS

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports peculiarly adapted for use in supporting wreaths, sprays, etc.

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47,	Plant Husbandry, subclass 41.01 , for cut flower supports having watering means. See also the notes to that subclass for search fields for other types of cut flower or plant holders also search subclasses 63 and 66.1+ for growing plant supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 37.3]

37.3

CUTLERY TYPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device for supporting cutlery, table forks, spoons and similar articles.

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211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 70.7 for a device which supports single or plural pieces of cutlery in a stored or nonuse position.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 37.6]

37.6

Bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 37.3. Device having means for attachment to a primary support and an article supporting portion projecting therefrom, said article supporting portion carrying the entire weight of the supported article.

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200+,

for brackets of general utility.

48.1	EAVES TROUGH:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for eaves troughs usually attached to the roof or wall.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 48.2]

48.2

Wall bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 48.1. Supports of the wall bracket type secured to the wall of the building or the downwardly extending portion of the roof.

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48.1,

for both a wall bracket and roof attaching member in a single device.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 49]

PIPE OR CABLE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a pipe or cable.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

75+,	for hose supports.
353,	for clothes line props.

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104,	Railways, subclasses 106+ for trolley rails and their supports, particularly subclass 111.
137,	Fluid Handling, subclass 342 for fluid handling systems combined with support for workmen or nonsystem material, and subclasses 393+ for fluid handling apparatus with a support therefor.
138,	Pipes and Tubular Conduits, subclasses 108 and 113 for a pipe or cable support correlated with the structure of the pipe.
174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclasses 40+ and 480-507 for electric cable and conductor supports limited by claimed structure, such as insulation, etc., to electrical use; and subclasses 137+, particularly subclass 158 for electrical insulator support
191,	Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses 40+ for cable supports limited by structure to use with trolley cables.
256,	Fences, subclasses 47+ for connections attaching a strand of the fence to a post, pole, stay, or the like upright having a structural shape.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 50]

Neon tube:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports for a vapor discharge tube.

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40,	Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 541+ where the support is combined with the structure of a sign.
174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 138 where the support includes electrical insulating structure.
313,	Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclasses 49+ where the discharge device supported is not a lamp and significant structure of the discharge device is claimed.
362,	Illumination, subclass 217.08 where the support is combined with an elongated (e.g., fluorescent) lamp.
439,	Electrical Connectors, subclasses 226+ for an electrical connector to receive a fluorescent or a neon lamp.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 51]

Tool cord or tube:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports which support the conductor cord or tube of an electrically or gas energized tool and hold it away from the work.

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38,	Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, subclass 142 for the cord holder combined with a sadiron stand.
174,	Electricity: Conductors, and Insulators, subclass 69 for extensible conductor structures.
191,	Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses 12+ for conductor cord take-ups.
439,	Electrical Connectors, subclasses 445+ for an electrical connectors having a flexible or pivoted cable guard; subclasses 449+ for an electrical connectors having stress relieving provision.

52	Tool attached:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 51. Supports which are mounted on the tool.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 53]

Train coupling type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports for the coupling head of a train pipe.

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137,	Fluid Handling, subclasses 347+ for a supported, valved, train pipe.
213,	Railway Draft Appliances, subclass 76 for the combination of a railway car coupling and a train pipe coupling.
285,	Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclasses 24+ for a pipe joint or coupling with means to guide the parts during assembly and means to support the same, and subclass 63 for a pipe joint or coupling supported from a railway vehicle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 55]

Antifriction element:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports which have an antifriction element, such as a roller, etc., to provide for movement of the pipe relative to a fixed support.

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130,	and 131, for receptacles rotatable on antifriction elements.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 56]

Extending through plate:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports in which the pipe or cable extends through an opening in a plate and the support holds the pipe or cable in the opening.

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174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 17+ , 50+ and 66+ for electrical boxes, housings, and face plates having conduits or cables secured thereto.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 3.2+ for boxes, and subclasses 241+ for face plates having means for connecting thereto pipes or cables where no electrical characteristics are claimed.
250,	Radiant Energy, subclass 466.1 for self-luminous fluorescent or phosphorescent face plates, and subclasses 483.1+ for fluorescent or phosphorescent devices generally.
285,	Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclasses 154.1+ for a pipe or cable and box coupling, subclasses 136.1+ for a pipe or rod-to-pipe-to-plate coupling, and subclasses 189+ for an end to plate coupling, where no feature of the receptacle in addition to those necessary to define the coupling are claimed.

57	Interjoist:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 56. Supports in which the pipe or cable is positioned between two joists of a floor or wall.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 58]

Suspended:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports in which the pipe or cable is hung from above.

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48.1,	for suspension devices for eaves troughs.
65+,	for mere brackets attached to a ceiling or other overhead support.
317+,	for other suspended supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 59]

Adjustable vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Supports in which the pipe or cable may be adjusted in a vertical direction.

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48.1,

for eaves trough supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 60]

Flexible:

This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Supports in which the support is flexible by reason of the material from which it is made or by special joints.

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61,	for a flexible element which supports a pipe or cable from an overhead or messenger cable.

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384,	Bearings, subclasses 202+ for flexible suspensions means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 61]

From overhead or messenger cable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Supports in which the pipe or cable is suspended from an overhead cable.

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174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 41 for messenger cable supports restricted to electrical use, and subclass 160 for strand supported insulators.
191,	Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses 40+ for trolley line supports.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 119.12 for supports for clothes suspended from a taut clothesline.
254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclass 387 for means supported by, and maintaining the relative spacing between, longitudinal runs or an endless cable.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 62]

From overhead or messenger cable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Supports which have as a part thereof a clamp for gripping the pipe or a ring through which it extends.

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61,	for a ring or clamp used to suspend a pipe or cable from an overhead or messenger cable.
74.1+,	229.1+, and 313, for other supports with rings or clamps.

63	Cable suspension clamps:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 58. Supports which have as an element thereof a clamp to grip the cable.

64	Automatically releasing:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Supports in which the clamp automatically releases when the strain is greater on one side thereof than on the other.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 65]

Brackets:

This subclass is indented under subclass 49. Supports in the form of a bracket.

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48.2,	for eaves trough wall brackets.
103+,	115, 200+, and 674, for other brackets.
534+,	for a bracket type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 66]

Road guard:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports for holding a road guard cable to its post.

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256,	Fences, subclass 13.1 for the support with the structure of a fence as such.

67	Angle cock type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports for supporting the pipe and angle cock of a train air-brake system.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 67.5]

67.5

Divided knob or cleat:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports in which two or more parts are assembled so as to secure the pipe or cable therebetween.

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174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 156+ for insulating parts with conductors received or clamped therebetween.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 67.7]

67.7

Double arm:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports in which the pipe or cable holding element is positioned between and secured to two substantially parallel arms.

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174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 162 for an insulator positioned between two arms.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 68.1]

68.1

Plural pipe or cable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Support in which more than one pipe or cable is supported.

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512+,

for a supporting device having means for receiving a plurality of staffs.

69	With bridle ring:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 68.1. Supports in which the pipes or cables are supported by means of a ring ancillary to the main bracket.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 70]

Adjustable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports in which the support has provisions whereby the pipe may be moved to various positions relative to its fixed support.

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48.2,

for eaves trough wall brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 71]

With support penetrating means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports which have means permanently secured thereto for piercing the fixed support or penetrating a preformed opening therein to secure the bracket thereto. This subclass does not include mere nails or screws.

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48.2,	for eaves trough brackets, with support-piercing means.
69,	for cable clamps and bridle rings having support piercing means.
546,	for a support piercing or cutting means comprising means to aid in the installation thereof.

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174,	Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclasses 164+ for insulator brackets having support penetrating means.

72	Beam clamped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports in which the bracket is clamped to a beam.

73	Interlocked bracket and support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Supports in which the bracket is interlocked with the fixed support, usually without the use of bolts, etc., but a bolt or screw may be used to hold the bracket in interlocked relation.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 74.1]

74.1

With ring or clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Support which has as an element a holding means for gripping the pipe or cable or an annular means through which it extends.

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56,	for a pipe clamp for holding a pipe in a plate opening.
62,	for a suspended pipe or cable support with a ring or clamp.
66,	for a road guard cable clamp.
67,	for a clamp for the pipe and angle cock of a train pipe system.
69,	for a bracket with a bridle ring for plural pipes or cables.
71,	for a pipe or cable ring or clamp having support piercing means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 74.2]

74.2

Resilient gripping clip or clasp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 74.1. Support which is formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein clamping portions are biased into engagement with the pipe or cable by the flexibility of said resilient material.

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316.1+,	for a bracket in general wherein the article engaging portion comprises a resilient clip or clamp.
560+,	for resilient supports in general.

74.3	Flexible encircling band:
	Support under 74.1 which is formed, at least in part, of a playable ring which entirely surrounds the pipe or cable.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 74.4]

74.4

Separable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 74.1. Support wherein the ring or clamp comprises a plurality of members which are readily spaced from each other and which in the normal operation of the device are apart when the pipe or cable is installed in the support.

(1) Note. This subclass does not provide for a ring or clamp comprising a threaded element, e.g. set screw, which is capable of separation from the rest of the structure but is not ordinarily separated therefrom when the pipe or cable is installed.

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316.6,

for a separable article engaging clamp of general application.

74.5	Cleat:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 74.1. Support which includes a resilient strip or projection that holds the pipe or cable in engagement with a structural member or panel.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 75]

HOSE AND/OR NOZZLE TYPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a hose and/or nozzle in either stored or operative position.

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137,	Fluid Handling, subclasses 355.18 and 355.19 for fluid handling systems comprising a hose support and a flow control element, with actuation of the flow control being responsive to hose movement.
239,	Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclass 196 for hoses combined with support means therefor and flow control elements which are actuated in response to movement of the hose to or from its support.
242,	Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 398+ for a support for a reeling device.
251,	Valves and Valve Actuation, subclasses 4+ for flow regulation comprising tube compressors.

76	Hand, ground and ladder supported:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Supports which have provisions for supporting the hose and nozzle partly in the hands of the operator and partly on the ground or other fixed support and also means to support them on a ladder.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 77]

Ladder attached:

This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Supports which have means for securing the hose and nozzle on a ladder.

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210+,

for other ladder secured brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 78]

With carrier:

This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Supports which also have means whereby the hose and nozzle may be carried by the operator.

(1) Note. For handgrips or holders attached to spray flow lines or spray nozzles, see Class 239, Fluid Sprinkling, Spraying, and Diffusing, subclasses 525+ for handles on a supply container and attached spray nozzle see Class 239, subclasses 375+; for hand carriers for hose and nozzles, see Class 294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 16.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 79]

Receptacle attached:

This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Supports in which the hose and/or nozzle is supported on a receptacle, such as a pail, tub or analogous device.

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205.1+,

for receptacle-supported brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 80]

Stands:

This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Supports in the form of a stand.

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127+,

for other stands.

81	Pivoted standard:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Supports which have a pivoted standard.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 82]

Swinging clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Supports which have a hose or nozzle clamp swingably mounted thereon.

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84,	86 and 88, for other swinging clamp hose or nozzle supports.

83	Plural leg:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Supports in which the stand has more than one leg.

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Swinging clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Supports which have a hose or nozzle clamp swingable mounted thereon.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

82,	86 and 88, for other swinging clamp hose or nozzle supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 85]

Ground inserted:

This subclass is indented under subclass 83. Supports in which the legs are made to be inserted into the ground.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

87+,	for other ground inserted hose or nozzle stand supports.
545,	for a support comprising a ground inserted anchor and means to aid in the insertion thereof.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 86]

Swinging clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Supports which have a hose or nozzle clamp swingable mounted thereon.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

82,	84 and 88, for other swinging clamp hose or nozzle supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 87]

Ground inserted:

This subclass is indented under subclass 80. Supports in which the standard thereof is adapted to be inserted into the ground.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

85,	for other ground inserted pipe or nozzle supports.
547,	for a ground inserted anchor and means to aid in the insertion thereof.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 88]

Swinging clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Supports which have a hose or nozzle clamp swingably mounted thereon.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

82,	84 and 86, for other swinging clamps hose or nozzle supports.

89	Racks:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 75. Supports in the form of a rack for storing the hose.

90	Folded hose:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 89. Supports in which the hose is folded on the rack.

91	Link supported:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Supports in which each fold of the hose is supported by a link.

92	Swinging or folding link:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Supports in which the link swings or folds to release the loops of the hose in succession.

93	Simultaneously movable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Supports in which all of the links move to release the hose at the same time.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 94]

STRAINER OR FUNNEL TYPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a strainer or funnel.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

95+,	when the funnel forms part of bag holder.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

141,	Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, subclasses 340+ for the support in combination with the structure of the funnel as such, i.e., where the funnel is included by more than name only.
209,	Classifying, Separating, and Assorting Solids, subclasses 409+ for the support tied up with the structure of a sifter.
210,	Liquid Purification or Separation, subclasses 241+ and 249+ for defined separators having supports, subclass 470 for filters with handles and subclasses 473+ for filters resting on a supporting receiver.

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BAG HOLDERS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for bags. These supports may have means for holding the mouth of the bag open. A spout, chute, funnel, hopper or equivalent material directing element to which the bag is attached may be included as an element thereof.

(1) Note. For body supported bags, see Class 224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 5 and Class 383, Flexible Bags, subclasses 33+ for a bag having structure which maintains the mouth of the bag in an open configuration.

(2) Note. Where the spout is modified to hold and fill the bag or where structural features of the spout, funnel, etc., are claimed, or where flow control, material delivery or packing means are included, see Classes 141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, and 193, Conveyors, Chutes, Skids, Guides, and Ways.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

94,	for strainer bag supports.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

119,	Animal Husbandry, subclasses 65+ for animal feed bag supports.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 9.1+ for a bag permanently united with a three dimensional self-sustaining framework.
221,	Article Dispensing, subclasses 282+ for article dispensing device combined with casing or support structure therefor.
258,	Railway Mail Delivery, subclasses 23+ for mail bag delivery supports.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 50+ for cabinet supports for stacked folded bags.
482,	Exercise Devices, particularly subclasses 87+ for a support for a multidirectionally movable, striking bag or pad.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 96]

Golf bag:

This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Supports which are adapted to be secured to and/or support a conventional golf bag.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 315.3+ for a golf bag, per se, or a golf bag combined with a support where the golf bag is more than nominally recited.
280,	Land Vehicles, subclasses 47.131+ for wheeled carriers for golf bags.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 97]

Stands:

This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Supports in the form of a stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

128+,

and 146+, for receptacle stands.

98	Wheeled:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 97. Supports having wheels.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 99]

Mouth holding frames:

This subclass is indented under subclass 95. Supports comprising frames for holding the mouth of a bag open. The funnel or spout may be included as a part thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

141,	Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver Coacting Means, subclasses 390 and 391 for a removable filling aid which holds the mouth of a bag open. This Class 248, provides for a similar device which also either holds the bag against the pull of gravity or holds the bag to its support.
383,	Flexible Bags, for a flexible or flaccid bag, per se, and subclasses 33+ for a flexible bag having permanently attached means to maintain the bag mouth in an open configuration.

100	Prong or hook type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Supports having prongs or hooks for engaging the bag.

101	With clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 99. Supports having a clamp for holding the bag.

102	NURSING BOTTLE TYPE:
	This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for supporting a baby"s nursing bottle, usually in a position accessible to the baby.

103	Bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Supports in the form of a bracket.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 104]

104

Flexible:

This subclass is indented under subclass 103. Supports in which the bracket has an element which is flexible so that the bottle can be readily moved to the desired position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

274.1,

for other adjustable brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 105]

105

Stands:

This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Supports in the form of a stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

128,	and 146+, for other receptacle stands.

106	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Supports in which provision is made for the moving of the bottle to various positions relative to a fixed support.

107	Of wire:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Supports made of wire.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 108]

108

PASTE TUBE TYPE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for supporting paste tubes in a convenient position for use or display.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

222,	Dispensing, subclasses 92+ for the support with facilities for dispensing the paste from the tube.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 109]

109

Socket type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Supports in the form of a stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

128+,

and 146+, for other receptacle stands.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 110]

110

BRUSH AND BROOM:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a brush or broom.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

359.1+,

for a support which remains with the brush or broom.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

132,	Toilet, subclasses 290 , 308+ and 313 for toilet kits having brush holders.
206,	Special Receptacle or Package, subclasses 361+ for a brush container.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 206+ for brush and broom cabinets.
401,	Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclasses 123+ for the combination of a receptacle to hold a supply of coating material and means to support an applicator in a nonuse position.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 111]

111

Socket type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Supports which have a socket for the reception of the brush or broom.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

314,	for other socket article holding means.

112	Of wire:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Supports made of wire.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 113]

113

Clasp type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Supports in which a clasp is provided to grasp the handle or support or both.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

229.1+,

316.1+ and 540+, for other supports with clamps.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 114]

114

WATCH AND CLOCK:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a conventional watch or clock. They may include an auxiliary casing for the conventional watch or clock.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

27,	for supports for mounting a watch or clock in a panel opening.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

224,	Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses, particularly subclasses 164+ , 180, for watch and clock holders for carrying a watch or clock on the person.
368,	Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices, subclasses 316+ for the support with the structure of the casing as such or a modified casing.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 115]

115

Brackets:

This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Supports in the form of a bracket.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

200+,

for other brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 116]

116

Stands:

This subclass is indented under subclass 114. Supports in the form of a stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

127+,

for other stands.

117.1

FLATIRON OR SOLDERING IRON:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a sadiron or an iron for melting solder.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

38,	Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, subclass 142 for such supports combined with devices to facilitate a smoothing operation.

117.2

Stand or base:

This subclass is indented under subclass 117.1. Supports in the form of a stand or base.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

127+,

and 346.01+, for other stands and bases.

117.3	Insulated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.2. Supports in which the stand or base is heat insulated.

117.4	With clamp or hold-down:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.3. Supports with hold-down means.

117.5	Inverted:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.2. Supports which hold the iron in a position with the ironing face directed upward.

117.6	With clamp or hold-down:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.2. Supports with hold-down means.

117.7	With clamp or hold-down:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 117.1. Supports with clamp or hold-down means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 118]

118

ARMREST OR HEADREST:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for a person"s arm or for a person"s head.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

5,	Beds, subclasses 600+ for armrests used by bed occupants and for devices attached to or combined with tables comprising mere body supports for surgical or undertaking operations.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 391+ for a headrest for a seated person and subclasses 411.2+ for an armrest for a seated person. The line between these classes (248 and 297) is one of disclosure of the position of the person supported.

118.1

Armrest for writer:

This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Device to support the hand or arm of a person when writing.

(1) Note. This subclass, and the indented subclasses, provide for supports used in writing in spaces in which it is difficult to write without special support; also, supports designed to prevent fatigue from writing or to keep the hand out of contact with the paper.

118.3	Adjustable height:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 118.1. Device so constructed that its height may be adjusted as the writer wishes.

118.5

Traveling:

This subclass is indented under subclass 118.1. Device which is movable along a writing surface, during writing, by the hand or arm of the writer.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

15,	Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 437 for a pen having means, attached thereto, to support or stabilize the pen and the hand of a writer while writing.
401,	Coating Implements With Material Supply, subclass 48 for an implement of that class combined with work-surface-contacting means to hold or stabilize the implement during use thereof.
434,	Education and Demonstration, and Cryptography, subclass 166 for a traveling hand or arm rest used in teaching writing.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 121]

121

STAND AND BRACKET:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Support comprising a self-sustaining device having at least one substantially upright standard or leg upon which an outwardly extending article supporting portion is mounted.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

250,	Radiant Energy, subclass 522.1 for invisible radiation source supports generally.
343,	Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 869 for loop type antennas with a rotatable support including stand and bracket supports; subclasses 890+ for antennas supported on a post, standard or tower; and subclass 892 for antennas with a bracket support.
378,	X-Ray or Gamma Ray Systems or Devices, subclasses 193+ for X-ray source supports.

122.1

Having adjustable bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Stand and bracket in which the outwardly extending portion may be moved relative to the substantially upright standard or leg.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

80+,	especially subclasses 82, 84, 86, and 88 for adjustable brackets for supporting a hose on a stand.
106,	for brackets adjustably mounted on a stand for supporting nursing bottles.

123.11

Counterbalanced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Adjustable bracket wherein a load on the outwardly extending portion is counteracted by a force or influence (e.g., spring, etc.).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

280.11,	292.11, and 297.11, for adjustable counterbalanced brackets.
560+,	for a support wherein the weight of the supported article is sustained by a resilient means when in use.

123.2	Via a counterweight:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 123.11. Counterbalanced adjustable bracket wherein the load on the outwardly extending portion is counteracted by a mass.

124.1

Vertically and horizontally:

This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion may be reciprocated in both an elevation plane and a level plane relative to the substantially upright standard or leg.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

287.1,

for brackets with horizontally and vertically sliding joints.

124.2	Via a single device (e.g., one two-way clamp):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 124.1. Vertically and horizontally adjustable bracket in which one apparatus allows the outwardly extending portion to be reciprocated in the respective planes.

125.1

Vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion may be reciprocated in an elevation plane relative to the substantially upright standard or leg.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

295.11+,

for brackets with vertically sliding joints.

125.2	Bracket moved by mechanical operator (e.g., spring, threaded shaft, pulley and rope, etc.):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125.1. Vertically adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is relocated along the stand by means of a device intended to move a load.

125.3	In fixed increments:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125.1. Vertically adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is relocated along the stand at spaced stops (e.g., holes, cutouts, etc.).

125.7	Bracket specifically designed to rotate about a stand vertical axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 122.1. Adjustable bracket with adjustable article support in which the outwardly extending portion revolves about either the upright centerline or a line parallel to the centerline.

125.8	Having vertically adjustable stand (e.g., telescoping rods):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 121. Stand and bracket in which the upright extends along its vertical axis.

125.9	And bracket rotatable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125.8. Adjustable stand in which the outwardly extending portion revolves in a vertical or horizontal plane.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 126]

126

STAND OR BRACKET ALTERNATIVE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports which may be used as a stand for supporting the article from a generally horizontal surface or be attached to a wall or other vertical member to hold the article thereto in which position the support is in the form of a bracket.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

518,	for a supporting device having mean for receiving a staff, which device includes structure whereby it can be supported by, alternatively, plural kinds of supporting surfaces or objects.
558,	for a support convertible to a different type by a rearrangement, substitution, or removal of one or more parts.
644+,	for a machinery support comprising means permitting the support to be mounted in more than one manner.
645,	for similar supports for machinery.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 127]

127

STAND:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports comprising self supporting devices which support an article in substantially spaced relation to a generally horizontal surface such as a table, floor or the ground. They usually have an upright standard, pedestal or legs.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

80+,	97+, 105+, 109, 116, 117.2+, 469, and 676 for other stands.
352,	for devices in the nature of stands for holding automobiles in raised position.
519+,	for a stand or base type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.
676,	for easels.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

5,	Beds, appropriate subclasses for a support designed to support a person in a reclined position.
27,	Undertaking, subclass 27 for burial casket stands also having provisions whereby they may be carried.
34,	Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, particularly subclasses 664 and 239 for racks and stands combined with added means for causing drying and/or gas or vapor contact with the solids supported.
42,	Firearms, subclass 94 for stands limited by structure to use for supporting fire arms or stands forming an aiming rest for fire arms.
47,	Plant Husbandry, subclasses 39+ for stands limited by structure to use for keeping plants alive.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate subclass for a stand supporting a horizontal planar surface.
126,	Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 40 for stands limited by structure to use with liquid or gaseous fuel burners.
131,	Tobacco, subclass 231 for stands combined with tobacco users" appliances.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 179.1+ for a self-sustaining workman"s support.
191,	Electricity: Transmission to Vehicles, subclasses 66+ for street car trolley stands.
297,	Chairs and Seats, appropriate subclasses, for similar devices limited, as by the presence of a back or armrest or by the particular contouring of the surface, to supporting a seated occupant; and particularly subclasses 391+ for a stool with padded support surface, and see the search notes to the class definition of Class 297 for the line.
343,	Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclasses 890+ for antennas on a post, standard or tower.
355,	Photocopying, subclasses 122+ for stands limited by structure to use with photographic printing frames.
362,	Illumination, subclasses 410+ where the stand is limited by structure to use with lights.
379,	Telephonic Communications, subclasses 436 , 446, 449, 454, and 455 for stands limited by structure to use with telephones.
399,	Electrophotography, subclasses 377+ for holder of original and subclass 393 for copy medium input tray; all support structure is limited to use with an electrophotographic device.
449,	Bee Culture, appropriate subclasses for a stand peculiar to use in supporting a bee hive.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 128]

128

Movable receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Supports specially designed for supporting a receptacle and in which the receptacle is movable on the stand or with the stand relative to a fixed primary support. The receptacle may be movable on the stand or with the stand to dispense its contents.

(1) Note. Where the receptacle is movable for the purpose of agitating its contents, see Class 366, Agitating, subclasses 53+, 92+ and 219+.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

97+,	for bag stands.
105+,	for nursing bottle stands.
109,	for paste-tube stands.
127,	and 155-188.91, for stands on which a receptacle may be supported but not specially designed therefor.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

53,	Package Making, subclasses 390+ for plural supports for the components of a package (e.g., receptacle and contents) for access by an operator who manually forms a package.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclass 32 for a ladder convertible for a wash stand.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 133.1+ when the receptacle is a part of a rack.
280,	Land Vehicles, subclasses 47.26 , 47.31 and 79.2 when the receptacle is the body of a vehicle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 129]

129

Wheeled:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports having special provisions for supporting and holding a receptacle in position for use, storage, display or for manipulating the same, in which wheels are provided to make it more readily movable.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

98,	for wheeled bag stands.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

280,	Land Vehicles, especially subclasses 35 , 47.26, 47.31, and 79.2, when the receptacle constitutes the body of a vehicle, and the appropriate subclasses for wheeled devices used solely to transport a receptacle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 130]

130

Rotating, horizontal axis:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in which the receptacle is rotatable about a horizontal axis.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 131.1 when the receptacle is part of a rack and subclasses 77, 78, and 164 for other rotatable racks.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 131]

131

Rotating, vertical axis:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in which the receptacle is rotatable about a vertical axis.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

349.1,

for other rotatable stands and bases.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 77 , 78, 131.1, and 163+ for rotatable racks.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 132]

132

Vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in which the receptacle may be moved vertically.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

149,	for adjustable supports for stationary receptacles.
157,	for vertically adjustable stands.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclasses 2+ for hoisting trucks.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 133]

133

Tilting:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in which the receptacle is tiltable on the stand.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 80 , 81+ and 168+, for pivoted racks.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 134]

134

Closure operating:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports in which the closure for the receptacle is operated when the receptacle is tilted.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 76 , 82, 83, and 84, for racks for receptacles with closures and closure operators.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 810+ for receptacles with pivoted closures.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 135]

135

Casing and support convertible:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports which are adapted to form a shipping crate for a receptacle and which may be converted into a tilting support for the receptacle.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

143,	for rocker stands convertible to casings.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

217,	Wooden Receptacles, subclasses 36+ for shipping crates, per se.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 136]

136

With foldable stand:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports in which the stand proper may be folded.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

166+,

for other folding stands.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 137]

137

With axis intersecting receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports in which the axis of tilt passes through some part of the receptacle.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

141,	for similar tilting cradle supports.

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138

Double horizontal axis:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports in which the receptacle is tiltable about either of two horizontal axes.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

184.1,

for stand heads adjustable on double horizontal axis.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 139]

139

Titing cradle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports in which the receptacle is mounted on a separate tilting frame or cradle.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

185.1,

for stand heads adjustable on a horizontal axis.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 140]

140

With tilting or latch means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Supports which are also provided with some positive means for tilting the receptacle or with means to latch it in tilted and/or normal position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

142,	for other tilting or latch means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 141]

141

Axis intersecting receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Supports in which the axis of tilt passes through some part of the receptacle.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

137,	for similar tilting supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 142]

142

With tilting or latch means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 141. Supports which also have some positive means for tilting the receptacle or some means for latching it in tilted and/or normal position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

140,	for other tilting and latch means.

143	Rocker stand:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Supports which have a rocker so that the receptacle can be more easily placed on the stand and/or tipped.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 144]

144

Swinging base:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in the nature of bases which swing about a vertical axis.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

131,	and 145, for other similarly movable bases.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 145]

145

Swinging about a vertical standard:

This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Supports in which the receptacle is adapted to be swung about a vertical standard.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

131,	144 and 202.1, for other similarly movable receptacle supports.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 77 and 78 for similar structure in receptacle supporting racks.

145.3	Inverted receptacle pickup:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Device so characterized that when inverted it engages and retains an inverted receptacle preparatory to the normal function of the stand.

145.6	Handle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 128. Device including a handle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 146]

146

Stationary receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands specially designed to support a receptacle and in which the receptacle remains stationary on the stand.

(1) Note. This subclass does not include stands on which a receptacle may be supported but which are not specially designed therefor.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

97+,	for bag stands.
105+,	for nursing bottle stands.
109,	for paste-tube stands.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

47,	Plant Husbandry, subclass 40.5 for related structure in the form of a base or stand for receiving the trunk of a cut tree, and having, in addition, liquid reservoir to provide moisture for the benefit of the tree; in some instances the reservoir is comprised of a separable receptacle.
53,	Package Making, subclasses 390+ for plural supports for the components of a package (e.g., receptacle and contents) for access by an operator who manually forms a package.
126,	Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 30 for a supporting frame that suspends a portable cook stove over a fire built upon open ground or subclass 363.1 for a stand that supports a boiler receiving hot liquid or steam from stove or furnace (e.g., kitchen boiler, range boiler, etc.).
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 71.01+ for racks for plural receptacles.
222,	Dispensing, subclass 577 for an inkstand; i.e., a base and a dispensing inkwell supported thereon; subclasses 585+, for a barometric inkstand; and 457 for a barometric dispenser of general utility.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 147]

147

With closure operator:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices in which there is provided an operator for the receptacle closure.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

134,	for operators for closures of movable receptacles.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 76 , 82, 83, and 84 for receptacle supporting racks with closure operators.
220,	Receptacles, subclasses 262+ for closure operators on the receptacle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 148]

148

For sloping surface:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which have special provision for supporting a receptacle on a sloping surface such as a roof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

237,	for roof supported brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 149]

149

Adjustable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which are adjustable to take various sized receptacles.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

132,	and 157, for other adjustable stand type supports.
154,	for adjustable clamps for gripping the receptacle.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 150]

150

Knockdown or folding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which may be folded or readily taken apart.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

152,	for folding receptacle stands of sheet material.
528,	529, 136, 165, and 166+, for other knockdown or folding supports.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 85 for foldable or collapsible receptacle supporting racks.

151	Attached or detachable legs:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices including legs adapted to be attached directly to a receptacle and readily removable therefrom.

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152

Of sheet material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which are made up of sheet material.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

174,	for other sheet material stands.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 72+ for similarly constructed receptacle supporting racks.

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153

Of wire:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which are made of wire.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

107,	and 175, for other wire stands.

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154

With clamp or hold-down:

This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Devices which are provided with a clamp or hold-down for holding the receptacle to the stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

187.1,

310, 313, and 346.01, for other holding devices on supports.

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155

Convertible to cane:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device comprising a stand or stool convertible into a walking cane.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

135,	Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclasses 65+ for canes.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclass 118 for a chair or seat convertible to a cane.

155.1	Handle becomes support surface:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Device in which a handle may be detached from the cane and rearranged thereon to form a horizontal supporting surface, or in which said handle is hinged to said cane or stick and is movable to form a horizontal supporting surface.

155.2	Radially hinged support arms:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Device provided with arms for supporting a horizontal supporting surface, each arm being pivotally connected at one end to and extending radially from a central support and connected at its other end to said horizontal supporting surface.

155.3	Slidable extensor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 155.2. Device in which the supporting arms are connected to the central support by a member slidable relative thereto.

155.4	Foldable or detachable longitudinal sections:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Device in which end- to-end sections of the cane are hinged together or removable one from the other and rearrangeable to form a stool or stand.

155.5	Intermediately pivoted sections:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Device in which longitudinal sections of the cane or stool are pivotally connected intermediate their lengths, said sections being movable about said point to form a stool or stand.

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156

Ground inserted:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands having means extending into the ground to anchor them thereto.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

85+,	and 87+, for ground inserted hose stands.
96,	for golf bag holders which are ground-inserted.
530+,	for a ground inserted type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.
545,	for a support comprising a ground inserted anchor and means to aid in the insertion thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 153+ for a shaft with an embedded wing-type brace, and subclasses 155+ for piercing or expanding earth anchors.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 29 for ground inserted racks for shocks of grain.
473,	Games Using Tangible Projectile, subclasses 387+ for a golf tee and subclasses 417+ for a projectile supporting tee used for a playing field or court game (a baseball batting tee, a football kicking tee, etc.).

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157

Adjustable vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands in which the supported article may be adjusted to various positions vertically of a fixed support.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

132,	for receptacle stands in which the receptacle may be moved vertically.
161+,	for adjustable vertical stands of the standard type.

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158

Standard type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands which have a vertical standard extending from a base.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 88 for coplanar extension surfaces in which a divided pedestal supports end sections, and subclass 150 for a pedestal supported horizontal planar surface.

159	Sectional:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Devices in which the standard is made in sections.

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160

Flexible:

This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Devices in which the standard is flexible by reason of the material from which it is made or by reason of being jointed.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

81,	for pivoted standards for hose stands. 104 and 274.1, for bracket arms having a flexible element.

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161

Adjustable vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Devices in which the standard is adjustable in a vertical direction usually telescopically.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

157+,

for a vertically adjustable nonstandard type stool or stand.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

285,	Pipe Joints or Couplings, subclasses 145.1+ , for a telescopic joint in serial diverse relatively movable joints, and subclasses 298+ for a variable length coupling comprising significant internal wall structure of at least one of the tubular bodies being joined.
403,	Joints and Connections, subclasses 104+ for articulated members lockable in a selected position.

162.1

Counterbalanced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Devices in which the adjustable standard is counterbalanced by a spring or weight.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

560+,

for a support wherein the weight of the supported article is sustained by a resilient means when in use.

163.1

Plural leg:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands which have more than one leg.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

83+,	for a plural leg hose stand.
155,	for plural leg stands convertible to cane.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

280,	Land Vehicles, subclass 47.3 for a plural legged bench having a wheel selectively engageable with the ground for moving the bench about.

163.2

Including suspended support:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Support wherein an article supporting portion is projected from an overhead portion of the stand.

(1) Note. The supported article is generally suspended within a space defined by the legs of the stand.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

121+,	for a stand and bracket.
317+,	for a suspended support in general.

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164

Crossed legs:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Devices wherein two or more legs are crossed.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

155.5,

for convertible cane having intermediately pivoted crossed leg section.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

5,	Beds, subclass 112 for a camp bed having folding crossed legs.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 118+ for a horizontal planar surface which is supported by mutually pivoted crossed legs.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 16.1+ for a collapsible chair, particularly subclass 18 for nonpivoted crossed legs and subclasses 56+ for a cross-legged chair where the back and the front legs are integral.

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165

Knockdown:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Devices which are readily taken apart usually without the removal of bolts, etc.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

150,	for knock-down stationary receptacle stands having this feature.
164,	for knock-down stands having all of the legs crossed.
529,	for a knockdown stand or base type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

5,	Beds, subclass 114 for knock-down camp beds.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 162+ or 180+ for plural related horizontal surfaces with separable or folding components.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 189+ for a knockdown rack.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 440.1+ for chair and seat components connected by manipulated joints (knock-down).

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166

Folding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Devices which may be folded.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

150,	for folding stationary receptacle stands.
164,	for folding crossed legged stands.
174,	for folding stands of sheet material.
528,	for a folding stand or base type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 162+ or 180+ for plural related surfaces having separable or folding components, and subclasses 115+ for a horizontal planar surface having folding legs.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 167 and 195+ for folding racks.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 16.1+ for a chair having relatively folding bottom, back and legs.

167	Vertical pivots:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Devices which fold on a vertical pivot.

168	Legs pivoted to head:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Devices in which the legs are pivoted to a head.

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169

Simultaneously movable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Devices in which means is provided to make all the legs move when one is moved.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 123 and 126 for horizontal planar surfaces supported on folding legs which are conjointly actuated.

170	Legs pivoted to standard:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Devices in which the legs are pivoted to a standard.

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171

Simultaneously movable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 170. Devices in which means is provided to make all of the legs move when one is moved.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

169,	and its search note, for legs pivoted to a head.

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172

Adjustable for various sized articles:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Devices which are adjustable to take different sized articles.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

149,	for adjustable stationary receptacle supports.

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173

Pivoted legs:

This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Devices in which the adjustment is obtained by pivoted legs.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

525+,

for a pivoted leg stand or base type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.

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174

Of sheet material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands made of sheet material.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

152,	for stationary receptacle supports of sheet material.
441.1+,	for easels of sheet material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 135 for sheet material stands with shelves.

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175

Of wire:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stands made of wire.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

107,	for nursing bottle stands made of wire.
153,	for stationary receptacle stands of wire.
465.1,	for easels made of wire.

176.1

To hold a particular article:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Stand for securing a specific device (e.g., camera, IV bag, etc.) on a substantially upright standard, leg, base, or frame type members.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

121+,	for a stand and bracket combination.
309.1+,	for article supporting brackets.
346.01+,	for supporting bases.

176.2

Having provision for holding hot article:

This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Particular article stand in which the specific device is designed to secure an article that would give the sensation of burning, searing, or scalding (e.g., curling iron, cooking pot, boiler stand, etc.).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

117.1+,

for a sadiron or an iron for melting solder.

176.3	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Particular article stand in which the substantially upright members are repositionable.

177.1

Having platform for mounting article directly above stationary stand (e.g., tripod head):

This subclass is indented under subclass 176.1. Particular article stand in which a planar structure is attached to the uppermost portion of the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

82,	84, 86, and 88, for similar structure in hose supports.

178.1

Adjustable platform:

This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Platform above stand in which the planar structure is movable relative to the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

(1) Note. Included in this subclass are means for controlling the movement of the head from a distance.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

514+,

for a supporting device having angularly adjustable means for receiving a staff.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

362,	Illumination, subclasses 418+ for devices for controlling the movement of a spotlight from a distance.

179.1	Multiplanar platform adjustment at one point:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the head or an article securing part thereof is universally movable relative to the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

180.1	With means on platform to level article:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 179.1. Multiplanar adjustable platform in which a device (e.g., weight) makes the article substantially horizontal.

181.1	Ball and socket type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 179.1. Multiplanar adjustable platform in which movement is facilitated by a spherical portion within a complementary cavity.

181.2	Socket captures ball in upper hemisphere:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 181.1. Ball and socket adjustable platform in which the cavity surrounds the spherical portion defined by, but not including, an equatorial line.

182.1	With attached counterweight:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 181.1. Ball and socket adjustable platform which has a weight, counterbalance, or other means to automatically make the article securing means horizontal.

183.1	Along a vertical axis and horizontal pivot:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means is both reciprocated in an elevation plane and revolvable about a level plane relative to the substantially upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

183.2	On a single horizontal pivot and rotatable about a vertical axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means is movable about a fixed axis in a general level plane and revolvable about an axis disposed in an elevation plane.

183.3	Pivot biased by spring (e.g., coil, Belleville, torsional, washer type, etc.):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 183.2. Pivotable and rotatable platform in which platform movement is affected by a resilient member.

183.4	Pivot operated by gear system:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 183.2. Pivotable and rotatable platform in which platform movement is performed via toothed wheel or rack members.

184.1	On double horizontal pivots:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means may be reciprocated about two level axes which are normal to the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

185.1	On a single horizontal pivot:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means may be reciprocated about one level plane and is usually normal to the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

186.1	On a vertical axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means is raised and lowered about an elevation plane and is usually parallel to the upright standard, leg, base, or frame members.

186.2	Rotating about a vertical pivot:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 178.1. Adjustable platform in which the article securing means is revolved around a generally upright axle-type member.

187.1

Including detailed mount for article (e.g., camera):

This subclass is indented under subclass 177.1. Platform mount in which the uppermost portion contains structure to receive and hold a usually complementary portion of the article.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

25,	154, 176.1+, 310, 313, 346.01, and 680, for other securing means.
523+,	for a stand or base-type supporting device having means for receiving and centering or retaining in that means a staff.

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188

Leg attaching connections:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Devices for attaching a stand leg to its head.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

151,	and 168, for other leg connections.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

403,	Joints and Connections, subclasses 230+ for connections between a rod and a plate.

188.1	Understructure:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device comprising supporting substructure for the stand (e.g., leg, foot or base).

188.2

Elevating or leveling device:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.1. Device including means for adjustment of the device up or down with respect to the surface upon which it rests or means to compensate for unevenness or irregularity in said surface.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

446,	for a device for supporting a book in open position including compensating means for maintaining the two halves of the open face of the book in substantially the same horizontal plane.
649+,	for a machinery support comprising independently adjustable legs or feet.

188.3

Self-positioning:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.2. Device in which the means for adjustment of the device up or down or means to compensate for surface unevenness or irregularity includes means acting without manual intervention to return the device to a desired position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

182.1+,

for an adjustable head for an article support wherein the adjustment is secured by a ball and socket joint and includes a weight, counterbalance or other means to automatically level the support.

188.4

Screw threaded:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.2. Device in which the adjustment or compensation means includes interthreaded elements.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

650,	for a machinery support comprising independently adjustable legs or feet, the adjustment means being a threaded means.

188.5	Telescoping:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 188.2. Device in which the adjustment or compensation means includes elements which are slidable into or upon one another.

188.6

Folding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.1. Device in which the device may be collapsed into a structure of reduced volume.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

166+,

for a plural leg folding stand.

188.7	Radiating leg type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 188.1. Device in which the supporting substructure comprises a plurality of foot or leg-like members, the proximate ends of which converge at and are attached to a central hub-like member and the remote ends of which project from said hub-like member in divergent relationship.

188.8

Leg or foot:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.1. Device in which the supporting substructure is in the nature of an elongated, rigid member, the longitudinal axis of which extends at an angle to the principal face of the supported device, or the lower terminal structure thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

615+,	for a resilient support comprising a resilient foot.
677,	for a machinery support comprising a leg or foot.

188.9

Tip or shoe:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.8. Device comprising an attachment for the lower terminal of the elongated, rigid member (e.g., pad, anti-tip, anti-skid device).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

346.11,

for a caster cup.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclasses 18+ for a caster.

188.91

Brace:

This subclass is indented under subclass 188.8. Device including means to provide rigidity and stability to the device.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

351+,

for a support in the nature of a pole or post arranged either vertically, horizontally or in inclined position which holds or steadies an article or thing from falling against the action of gravity.

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200

BRACKETS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports for an article which is attached to a device and has an outwardly extending article supporting portion including relatively compact rigid devices even when attached to a ceiling or other overhead support.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

48.2,	for eaves trough wall brackets.
65+,	75+, 108, 110+, 115, 117.1, 534+, and 674+, for other bracket type supports.
682+,	for article carried brackets.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

5,	Beds, subclasses 207+ , 263+, and 304 for brackets for supporting bed bottoms, springs, etc.
126,	Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 252 for brackets specially designed for holding an article over a gas jet.
296,	Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops, subclasses 124+ for brackets for supporting let-down tops for vehicles.
343,	Communications: Radio Wave Antennas, subclass 892 for antennas with a bracket support.
362,	Illumination, subclass 432 for brackets limited by structure to use with lights.

200.1

On extensible column mounted between opposed surfaces:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. A support wherein a bracket is mounted on a longitudinally extensible support column, said column having elements on either end thereof, said elements being adapted to engage the face of opposed surfaces as the column is extended therebetween.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

644,	for a machinery support on an extensible column mounted between opposed surfaces.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

52,	Static Structures (e.g. Buildings), subclass 112 for an opposed barrier-engaging mechanism operated relatively movable shaft assembly, and subclass 632 for an axially extensible shafts.

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201

Plural, for single article:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Supports in which there is more than one bracket for supporting a single article.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

65+,	for plural brackets for pipes or cables.
235+,	for plural brackets for shelves or scaffolds.
251+,	for plural brackets for rods.
657+,	for a machinery support comprising plural brackets for a single machine.

202.1

For swinging receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 201. Devices in which the article supported is a receptacle and in which the brackets have provisions whereby the receptacle can swing on a vertical axis.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

145,	for similar structure in stand-type supports.

205.1

Specially mounted or attached:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Brackets for supporting an article on particular objects or in a particular place or way.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 86.01+ for specially mounted racks.

205.2

By mechanically interlocking fabric (e.g., a hook and loop type fastener):

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure comprising a pair of fabric components one of which is provided with hooks or hook-like members which interengage with loops or loop-like members on the other component or wherein the fabric components fasten together by the entanglement of cooperating portions thereon.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

24,	Buttons, Buckles, Clasps, etc., subclass 306 for a fastener comprising mechanically interlocked fabric.

205.3

By adhesive:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure wherein the bracket is attached to the support by a nonmetallic surface bonding agent such as glue or cement or by molecular interaction between a component attached to the support and another component attached to the bracket.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

467,	for a mirror or picture holder attached to a support by adhesive means.
544+,	for a support comprising a compartment or container for storing adhesive until ready for use.

205.4	Bridged by diverse anchoring means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.3. Structure comprising an additional attaching means for attaching the bracket to the support, said additional means being a nonadhesive means and in bridging relationship to the adhesive means.

205.5

By vacuum:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure attached to the support by atmospheric pressure acting on an element of the bracket by reason of a reduced pressure beneath the element.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

309.3,	for a bracket comprising vacuum means for holding the supported article thereon.
362,	for a vacuum hold down.
363,	for a support comprising vacuum means for holding the supported article thereon.
467,	for a mirror or picture holder attached to a support by vacuum mean.
537,	for a staff supporting bracket attached to a support by vacuum.

205.6	Bridged by diverse anchoring means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure comprising an additional means for attaching the bracket to the support, said additional means being a nonvacuum means which is in bridging relationship with the vacuum means.

205.7	Including resilient means acting against atmospheric force:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure comprising a resilient means which acts on said bracket element in a direction opposite to that due to the atmospheric pressure.

205.8	Including vacuum maker or breaker:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure comprising means (1) for creating or enhancing the reduced pressure under the element, or (2) for equalizing the pressure beneath the element with that of the ambient.

205.9	Including valve or port:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.8. Structure including an inlet or outlet which connects with the space beneath the element.

206.1

Including diverse abutment; e.g., brace fulcrum:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure having a nonvacuum element which abuts either the support or a part of the bracket.

(1) Note. The function of the nonvacuum element usually is to prevent disengagement or displacement of the vacuum element.

206.2	Including annular vacuum cup:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure wherein the vacuum element is ring shaped.

206.3	Including plural vacuum cups:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.5. Structure comprising more than one negative pressure element.

206.4	Vertically spaced:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 206.3. Structure wherein the vacuum elements are spaced one above the other.

206.5	By magnet:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure wherein the bracket is secured on the support by ferrous attraction.

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207

Vertically or horizontally:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices designed to be secured alternately to a horizontal or vertical support or to hold an article in a vertically or horizontally extending position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

126,	for other alternative supports.
645+,	for a machinery support comprising means permitting the support to be mounted in more than one manner.

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208

Window:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices mounted on a window frame or window.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

205.5,	for brackets attached by suction cups.
251+,	for curtain pole and shade roller brackets with window mounting means.
304+,	for window mounted hook type brackets.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 53+ for a window seat or scaffold.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 87.01+ for window mounted racks.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 242 and 245+ for cabinets mounted in wall or panel recesses.

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209

Radiator bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices for mounting house radiators on a window frame.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

232+,

for wall brackets for mounting radiators.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

165,	Heat Exchange, subclasses 67+ for a heat exchanger with an external support.

210	Ladder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices for supporting an article on a ladder.

211	Hook type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Devices in which the bracket has a hook for supporting the article.

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212

Faucet:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices specially designed for supporting an article from a faucet.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

89+,	for hose racks mounted on faucets.

213	Hook type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 212. Devices in which the article support is in the form of a hook.

213.1

On closure hinge:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure for mounting on the pivoting element of a pivoted closure, e.g. door.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 223 for hinge attachments in general.

213.2

On receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure which mounts on an enclosure or container.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

214+,

for a bracket mounted on a horizontal rod or bar.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 42+ for horizontal planar surface combined with another structure in a particular way.

213.3

On radiator:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure which mounts on a radiant heating device.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

220.21+,

for an interlocked bracket and support in general.

213.4	Radiator clamped:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 213.3. Structure wherein the bracket is mounted on the radiator by holding means.

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214

On horizontal rod or bar:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices which engage over a generally horizontal rod or bar and which support an article thereon.

(1) Note. Where the horizontal bar is the edge of a receptacle, see this class, subclass 205.1, or a ladder rung, see subclass 210, or where the bracket is clamped to the bar or rod, see subclasses 225.31+.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 87.2 and the notes appended thereto, for bracket devices for hanging flexible panels from a horizontal rod or bar.

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215

Hook type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 214. Devices in which the article support is in the form of a hook.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

307,	and 340, for other supports of this type.

216.1

Including support piercing or cutting means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure comprising (1) means for piercing or forming a hole or recess in a fixed support, or (2) means for enlarging or cutting a portion of a preformed hole therein.

(1) Note. This subclass does not include brackets which are attached to a support by mere nails or screws. Such devices are classified below on other features. However, it does not include brackets mounted by nails or screws wherein there is a particular and specified arrangement of such fasteners, or wherein there is some cooperation between such a fastener and the bracket other than the usual and necessary cooperation which is associated with a fastener of that type. For example, a bracket which comprises a distinct means for guiding a nail or holding same while it is being driven and a bracket which is mounted by a plurality of such fasteners which extend in different directions are included herein.

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71,	for a pipe supporting bracket having support piercing or cutting means.
251+,	for a rod supporting bracket having support piercing or cutting means.
546,	for a support piercing or cutting means comprising means to aid in the installation thereof.

216.4

Including diverse mounting or attaching means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure comprising, in addition to the piercing or cutting means, a mounting or attaching means of some other type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

217.1,

for means responsive to the weight of the bracket and/or the supported article for causing engagement of the piercing or cutting means with the support.

217.1	Weight causes means to engage support :
	This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure so constructed and arranged that the weight of the bracket and/or the supported article causes a force to be exerted on the piercing or cutting means in the direction of engagement thereof with the support so as to force the means into engagement with the support or hinders its removal therefrom.

217.2	Plural means engaging in different directions:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure comprising a plurality of piercing or cutting means which, when engaged, extend in different directions.

217.3	Strike out, e.g., spur, barb, etc.:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure wherein the piercing or cutting means comprises an integral portion of the bracket which is struck or cut out therefrom.

217.4	Threaded shank:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure wherein the bracket comprises a threaded shank which serves as the cutting or piercing means.

218.1	Of wire:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 216.1. Structure wherein the bracket is made substantially entirely from wire.

218.2	Single piece:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.1. Structure comprising a single piece of wire.

218.3	Piercing or cutting means at each end:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.2. Structure wherein a piercing or cutting means is formed on each end of the wire.

218.4

Post or column attached:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure comprising means for attaching the bracket to an upright pole or post.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

227.3,

for a bracket secured to a pole or post by clamping means.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 151 for a horizontal planar surface which embraces its support, and subclass 152 for a device in which a horizontal planar surface is attached laterally of a support which may be a column.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 187+ for a platform with means for mounting same on a pole or tree.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 107 for a rack mounted on a column.

219.1	Plural distinct post or column engaging means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.4. Structure comprising a plurality of distinct means for engaging the post or column.

219.2	At top of post or column:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.4. Structure wherein the attaching means comprises means for engaging the top of the post or column.

219.3	Traversing post or column:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.4. Structure wherein a part of the bracket or a component associated therewith extends entirely through the post or column.

219.4	Including saddle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 218.4. Structure wherein the bracket or a component associated therewith comprises a concave surface for engaging the surface of the post or column.

220.1	Corner:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices which are secured to the corner of an object or room.

220.21

Interlocked bracket and support:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Specially mounted bracket wherein a wall section or specific panel, for example, having an interengaging means which is both complementary to and holds the outwardly extending article support portion in place.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

73,	for a pipe or cable bracket attached to a supporting structure by interlocking means.
243,	for a shelf bracket attached to a supporting structure by interlocking means.

220.22

Intermediate bracket interlocked between bracket and support:

This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein at least one additional interengaging means is cooperatively disposed between and adjoins the outwardly extending portion and the wall or panel.

(1) Note. The bracket and support are separately connected to the intermediate bracket and not to each other.

220.31	Apertured mount (i.e., pegboard):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support comprising the panel having a multiplicity of holes which are selectively engageable with one or more outwardly extending article support portions whereby one or more article supports may be held at selected positions on said panel.

220.41	Plural apertures engaged by single bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.31. Pegboard in which the outwardly extending article support portion is held simultaneously with more than one hole in the panel.

220.42	Engaged apertures horizontally and vertically spaced:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.41. Pegboard in which the outwardly extending article support portions are held simultaneously with at least three holes, two of which are at an interval along a longitudinal axis and two of which are at an interval along a lateral axis.

220.43	Engaged apertures vertically spaced:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.41. Pegboard wherein the outwardly extending article support portions are held simultaneously with at least two holes which are at an interval along a longitudinal axis.

221.11

Including latch, retainer, or keeper on bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support comprising a shiftable or removable capturing and holding device.

(1) Note. A mere bolt or screw, which forms one of the engaging means and may be tightened to prevent separation from the other part, is not included in this subclass but is classified on the basis of the interengagement.

221.12	Keyhole aperture:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 221.11. Latch, retainer, or keeper wherein the mount comprises a narrow slot communicating with an enlarged opening and the other interengaging part comprises (a) a headed portion, insertable through the opening and larger than the groove, and (b) an attached shank portion, smaller than the headed portion, complementary to the slot whereby the headed portion secures the outwardly extending portion in the slot.

222.11

Resilient catch or latch:

This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Latch, retainer, or keeper comprising a flexible capturing and holding device for (a) effecting the interengagement of the portions or (b) securing the interengaged portions against separation.

(1) Note. The means may be biased either by its own inherent resiliency or by a separate means.

222.12	Having plural, oppositely acting resilient members acting as retainer or keeper:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 222.11. Resilient catch or latch wherein the capturing and holding device comprises at least two members that move toward or away from each other to fasten the interengaging means of the portions together.

222.13	Latch, retainer, or keeper is wedge or cam:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Latch, retainer, or keeper wherein a mechanical member of an inclined plane or raised lobe type secures the interengaging portions against disengagement.

222.14	Latch, retainer, or keeper is threaded member (i.e., set screw or locknut):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Latch, retainer, or keeper wherein a rod or perforated block with projecting helical ribs acts to retain the interengaging portions of the bracket and support together.

222.41	Keyhole aperture:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein one of the interengaging portions comprises a narrow slot communicating with an enlarged opening and the other interengaging part comprises (a) a headed portion, insertable through the opening and larger than the groove, and (b) an attached shank portion, smaller than the headed portion, complementary to the slot whereby the headed portion secures the outwardly extending portion in the slot.

222.51	Bracket and mount interlocked by arc-like angular motion:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Latch, retainer, or keeper wherein the outwardly extending portion or part is interengaged to the mounting means in a movement along a circle segment.

222.52	Bracket and mount interlocked by rotational motion:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 222.51. Angular motion interlock wherein the outwardly extending portion is engaged to the complementary mounting means by a twisting or turning motion about an axis generally perpendicular to the direction of interlock.

223.21	Aperture having multiple extending slots:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 222.41. Keyhole aperture comprising (a) two narrow grooves extending from an opening or (b) two narrow recesses each communicating with a separate opening.

223.31	Including spaced, diverse engagements between bracket and support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support comprising a plurality of spaced, distinct interengaging means with one such means being dissimilar from the other.

223.41	One interengaging portion includes groove:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein one interengaging means comprises an elongated channel and a transversely extending member having a complementary tongue received by the elongated channel.

224.51	Groove longitudinally stepped or tapered:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 223.41. Grooved interengaging portion wherein the channel or tongue is progressively narrow to one end and is either multiplanar or planar parallel to the interengaging means.

224.61	Interior sidewalls of groove stepped or tapered (i.e., laterally):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 223.41. Grooved interengaging portion wherein the channel or tongue is progressively narrow to one end and is either multiplanar or planar toward a backwall of the channel.

224.7	Mount includes socket or sleeve for bracket portion:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein one of the interengaging means comprises a female portion of substantial longitudinal extent and a receivable male portion therein.

224.8	One interengaging portion includes aperture:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein one of the interengaging means comprises an opening and a complementary protuberance.

225.11	Bracket interengaging portion includes open slot:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein the interengaging means comprises a narrow recess with a continuous projection parallel to the recess bottom to restrain the outwardly extending portion attaching means.

225.21

Bracket interengaging portion includes a hook:

This subclass is indented under subclass 220.21. Interlocked bracket and support wherein one of the interengaging parts comprises a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, for holding articles.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

215,	for a bracket comprising a hook engaged with a horizontal rod or bar.

226.11

Bracket clamped to mount (i.e, single clamp):

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is removably secured to its support by a device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together so as to hold the parts firmly to a wall section or specific panel.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

72,	113, 117.4, 117.6, and 117.7, for other support with clamp features.
79,	for brackets for clamping a hose to a receptacle.
207,	for brackets having a clamp adapting same to be clamped to a horizontally or vertically extending support.
210+,	for a bracket clamped to a ladder.
212+,	for a bracket clamped to a faucet.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 455+ for clamps of a general utility (i.e., no bracket).

226.12	For electrical insulator:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is designed specifically for an apparatus that is a poor conductor of electricity.

227.1

Including hook portion:

This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion has a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, for holding articles.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 343+ for clasp hook type fasteners.

227.2	Horizontal planar surface mount:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 227.1. Specially mounted bracket wherein the outwardly extending portion is secured to a level member (i.e. a board or plank).

227.3	Post or column mount:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 227.1. Specially mounted bracket wherein the outwardly extending portion is secured to a vertically disposed member.

227.4	Horizontal rod or bar mount:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 227.1. Specially mounted bracket wherein the outwardly extending portion is secured to a tubular ingot-type member disposed in an elevation plane.

228.1

Designed for a structural beam:

This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Bracket clamped to mount in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held to a supporting member designed to maintain construction stability.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

72,	for pipe brackets clamped to a beam.

228.2	By cam or wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a mechanical member, inclined plane or lobe type, which (a) engages the supporting member and fixes it against another member or (b) actuates a fixing member and biases it into engagement with the mounting means.

228.3	By sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a pair of binding, constricting or pressing members (whereby at least one member reciprocates from the other member along an axis).

228.4	By pivoted jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which is connected for arcuate movement toward or away from the other member.

228.5	By separable jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members which are readily removed from each other and which in the normal operation of the device the members are movable toward each other and firmly hold the supporting member therebetween.

228.6	By C-clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a frame in the shape of the letter C having a movable member at one end wherein the supporting member is bound, constricted, or pressed between the movable member and the other end.

228.7	By resilient clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a mechanism formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein binding, constricting, or pressing portions are biased to firm holding engagement with the supporting member by the flexible material.

228.8

By flexible clamping band:

This subclass is indented under subclass 228.1. Bracket designed for a structural beam in which the outwardly extending portion is firmly held by a pliable strap.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

230,	for split resilient clamping rings combined with the bracket.

229.1	Clamped to mounting surface with diverse article clamping means (i.e., double clamp):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is removably secured to its support by a device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together so as to hold the parts firmly to a wall section or specified panel and further including a device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together to hold a particular item wherein the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item are distinct and different.

229.11	Clamped to mounting surface by cam or wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a mechanical member, inclined plane or lobe type, which (a) engages the mounting means and fixes it against another member or (b) actuates a fixing member and is biased into engagement with the support.

229.12	Clamped to mounting surface by sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which reciprocates with respect to the other member along an axis.

229.13	Clamped to mounting surface by pivoted jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which is connected for arcuate movement toward or away from the other member.

229.14	Clamped to mounting surface by separable jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members which are readily removed from each other and which in the normal operation of the device are movable toward each other and firmly hold the support therebetween.

229.15	Clamped to mounting surface by C-clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a frame, in the shape of the letter C, having a movable member at one end wherein the support is bound, constricted, or pressed between the movable member and the other end.

229.16	Clamped to mounting surface by resilient clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion which is formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein binding, constricting, or pressing portions are biased to firmly hold the support by the flexible material.

229.17	Clamped to mounting surface by flexible clamping band:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.1. Diverse clamping means bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion is a pliable strap.

229.2	Clamped to mounting surface with identical article clamping means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is removably secured to its support by a device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together so as to hold the parts firmly to a wall section or specified panel and further includes a device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together to hold a particular item wherein the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item are of the same construction.

229.21	Clamped to mounting surface by cam or wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item comprise a mechanical member, inclined plane or lobe type which (a) engages the mounting means and fixes it against another member or (b) actuates a fixing member and biased it into engagement with the support.

229.22	Clamped to mounting surface by sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item comprise a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which reciprocates from the other member along an axis.

229.23	Clamped to mounting surface by pivoted jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item comprise a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which is connected for arcuate movement toward or away from the other member.

229.24	Clamped to mounting surface by separable jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item comprise a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members which are readily removed from each other and which, in the normal operation of the device, are movable toward each other and firmly hold the support therebetween.

229.25	Clamped to mounting surface by C-clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item comprises a frame, in the shape of the letter C, having a movable member at one end wherein the support is bound, constricted, or pressed between the movable member and the other end.

229.26	Clamped to mounting surface by resilient clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 229.2. Identical clamping means bracket in which both the securing device for the outwardly extending portion and the device to hold a particular item are formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein binding, constricting, or pressing portions are biased to firmly hold the engagement with the support by the flexible material.

230.1

Cylindrical mount:

This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is removably secured to its support by a device that binds, constricts, or presses two or more parts together so as to hold the parts firmly to a member that is tubular in shape.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

541,	for a bracket type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff which can be adapted to be clamped to a cylindrical support.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 151 for a horizontal planar surface which embraces its support, and subclass 152 for a horizontal planar surface which is attached laterally of its support.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 187+ for a platform with means to clamp it on a pole or tree.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 107 for a rack having means for securing it to a post.

230.2	By cam or wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion item comprises a mechanical member, inclined plane or lobe type, which (a) engages the support and fixes it against another member or (b) actuates a fixing member and is biased into engagement with the support.

230.3	By sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members at least one of which reciprocates from the other member along an axis.

230.4	By pivoted jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which is connected for arcuate movement toward or away from the other member.

230.5	By separable jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members which are readily removed from each other and which in the normal operation of the device are movable toward each other and firmly hold the support therebetween.

230.6	By C-clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion comprises a frame, in the shape of the letter C, having a movable member at one end wherein the support is bound, constricted, or pressed between the movable member and the other end.

230.7	By resilient clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion is formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein binding, constricting, or pressing portions are biased to firm holding engagement with the support by the flexible material.

230.8

By flexible clamping band:

This subclass is indented under subclass 230.1. Cylindrical mounted bracket in which the securing device for the outwardly extending portion is a pliable strap.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

230,	for split resilient clamping rings combined with the bracket.

230.9	Including threaded attaching member:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 230.8. Flexible clamping band wherein the outwardly extending portion has a projecting helical rib for fastening to the support.

231.21	By expanding clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket which pushes apart two parts so as to hold the parts firmly against the wall section or specific panel.

231.31	By cam or wedge:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket comprising a mechanical member, inclined plane or lobe type which (1) engages the mounting means and fixes it against another member or (2) actuates a fixing member and is biased into engagement with the support.

231.41	By sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket comprising a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which reciprocates from the other member along an axis.

231.51	By pivoted jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket comprising a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members one of which is connected for arcuate movement toward or away from the other member.

231.61

By separable jaw:

This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket comprising a pair of binding, constricting, or pressing members which are readily removed from each other and which in the normal operation of the device are movable toward each other and firmly hold the support therebetween.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

231.51,

for a pivoted jaw for a pair of clamping members which are joined together by a detachable hinge.

231.71	By C-clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket comprising a frame, in the shape of the letter C, having a movable member at one end wherein the support is bound, constricted, or pressed between the movable member and the other end.

231.81	By resilient clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket which is formed, at least in part, of flexible material and wherein binding, constricting, or pressing portions are biased to firmly hold the engagement with the support by the flexible material.

231.85	Distinct, separate, article clamp members:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 226.11. Specially mounted bracket in which the device that binds, constricts, or presses two parts together to hold a particular article comprises a plurality of diverse clamping members.

231.9	In aperture of support:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Structure comprising a member within an opening in a support which member within an opening in a support which member is adapted to receive or accommodate a fastener for securing a bracket.

231.91	By wall anchor:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Bracket comprising a member within an aperture in a wall which member is adapted to receive or accommodate a fastener for securing a bracket.

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232

Radiator:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Bracket supports specially designed to support a wall radiator.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

209,	for brackets for supporting a wall radiator on a window frame.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

165,	Heat Exchange, subclasses 67+ for a heat exchanger with an external support.
180,	Motor Vehicles, subclasses 68.4+ for vehicle radiator supports.

233	Suspended radiator:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Wall radiator bracket supports in which the radiator is hung from its top.

234	With rod-supported hook:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 232. Wall radiator bracket supports in which the radiator is carried by a hook which in turn is supported by the lower end of a rod.

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235

Shelf or scaffold type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Brackets of the type used for supporting a shelf or scaffold board.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

236,	for a window mounted shelf or scaffold bracket.
237,	for a roof mounted shelf or scaffold bracket.
238,	for a ladder mounted shelf or scaffold bracket.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 152 for a horizontal planar surface which is attached laterally of its support by means of a bracket.
126,	Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 333 for brackets limited by structure for supporting stove shelves.

236	Shelf or scaffold type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices wherein the bracket is of the shelf or scaffold type.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 237]

237

Roof:

This subclass is indented under subclass 205.1. Devices which are mounted on a sloping roof.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

48.1,	for roof-supporting eaves trough brackets.
148,	for receptacle stands for sloping roofs.
536,	for a bracket type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff, which device is adapted to be mounted upon surfaces formed by intersecting planes (e.g., a roof ridge).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclass 45 for a workman"s support with means to mount it on a sloping roof.

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238

Shelf or scaffold type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 210. Devices wherein the bracket is of the shelf or scaffold type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 120+ for a detachable platform or step mounted on a ladder.

239	Projecting pin type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices in the form of a generally horizontally extending pin upon which the shelf rests.

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240

Swinging or folding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices which are pivoted to swing against the wall in either a vertical or horizontal direction or to be folded when not in use.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

236,	237 and 238, for folding window, roof, or ladder supported brackets of this type.

240.1

Stored in housing:

This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Device wherein the wall is provided with a recess or receptacle and the shelf is movable into the recess to a nonuse position.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 14+ for a chair bottom and back stored in a wall recess or receptacle.

240.2	With floor engaging prop:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Device provided with a supporting leg or standard which extends down to a supporting position on a horizontal surface such as a floor or the ground.

240.3	Removable and foldable entity:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Device wherein the bracket as a whole is displaced from its use position and collapsed, as for storage or transport.

240.4

Shelf support swings vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 240. Device wherein the shelf-like component or that on which it bears pivots about a horizontal axis.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

371+,

for a stand with a tilting support surface.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 313+ for a seat with a tilting bottom.

241	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to vary the position of the shelf or scaffold board or to take different sizes or shelves or scaffold boards.

242	To vary shelf angle:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to vary the angle of the shelf or scaffold board.

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243

Vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 241. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to vary the vertical position of the shelf or scaffold board.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 106+ for vertically adjustable plural related surfaces and subclasses 144.11+ for a vertically adjustable horizontal planar surface.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 351 for cabinets with vertically adjustable shelves.

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244

Sliding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 243. Devices in which the bracket is slid along its support from position to position and again interlocked or clamped thereto.

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295.11+,

for similar supports of more general utility.

245	Clamping:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices in which the bracket is clamped to its support in the various positions to which it is slid.

246	Self-acting:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 245. Devices in which the bracket is automatically clamped to its support in its adjusted position by the action of the weight of the bracket and its load.

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247

Of sheet material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Shelf or scaffold bracket supports which are made of sheet material.

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300,	for similar supports of more general utility.

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29,	Metal Working, subclasses 897+ for a process for making sheet metal brackets.

248	Single blank:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices which are made from a single blank of sheet material.

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249

Of wire:

This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Shelf or scaffold bracket supports which are made of wire.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

302,	for similar supports of more general utility.

250	Shelf holding means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Devices for holding the shelf or scaffold board to its bracket.

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251

Rod type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Brackets having provisions for supporting a rod usually in a horizontal position.The term curtain rod includes the head rod or pole of venetian blinds.

(1) Note. This subclass and the indented subclasses take bracket supports for poles where only such structure of the pole is claimed as immediately cooperates with the bracket for mounting purposes.Where, in addition, other features (1) of pole structure, (2) of pole or fabric operating means, (3) of fabric securing means and/or (4) the combination with a fabric (either broadly or specifically) are included, the patent is either in Class 160 or other appropriate class under the lines set forth in note (3) to the main class definition of Class 160.

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65+,	for pipe or cable brackets.
534+,	for a bracket type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff. While the supported object of that subclass (534) closely resembles the supported object of this subclass (251), a supporting device of that subclass ordinarily supports the object in cantilever fashion, whereas here (251) a plurality of significantly spaced devices are provided for supporting the object.

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52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 369 and 371 for strip-like screeds which may include a support and subclasses 677+ for spacer-positioner for rod-like embedded reinforcing member.
188,	Brakes, subclass 205 for vehicle brake rod supports.

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252

Combined curtain rod and shade roller:

This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Brackets of the rod type which have provisions for supporting both a curtain rod or roller and a shade roller or a plurality of shade rollers. The rods and rollers may be claimed by name, and such structure of the rod and/or roller as is necessary to cooperate with the bracket may be recited.

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263,	for brackets for plural curtain rods only.

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160,	Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 89+ including particularly subclasses 108+, 113+ and 120+ for additional specific features included in combination.

253	Plural rod:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Devices which also have provisions for supporting more than one curtain rod or roller.

254	Independent bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 252. Devices in which the bracket at each end of the rod and roller is not attached to that at the other end except by being attached to the window frame.

255	Plural rod:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Devices which also have provisions for supporting more than one curtain rod or roller.

256	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to change the position of or to take different lengths of curtain poles or shade rollers.

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257

Adjustable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 254. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to change the position of or to take different lengths of curtain rods or shade rollers.

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252,	for adjustable brackets of this type which are attached to each other.

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297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 164+ for a table behind a seat wherein each is independently vertically adjustable, and subclass 168 for a table behind a seat wherein the seat is tiltable and vertically adjustable and the table is either stationary or moves vertically with the seat.

258	In two directions:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Devices in which the adjustment is in two different directions usually at right angles to each other. The adjustment in one direction may be of the shade roller and in the other the curtain pole.

259	Laterally:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 257. Devices in which the adjustment is in a direction laterally of the window.

260	Step-by-step:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices in which the adjustment progresses by steps.

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261

Curtain rod:

This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Brackets of the rod type which have provisions for supporting a curtain pole.This subclass and indented subclasses include the pole where the only modification is so that it will fit the particular bracket.

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266+,

for supports for curtain poles in the form of a roller like the ordinary shade roller.

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16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclasses 87.2+ for supports with fabric hanging means.
160,	Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 333+ and 340+ for an operator for the fabric.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 105.1 for operators for the pole, and for details of the arrangement of the structure of the pole or rod (other than that necessary to the cooperation of the pole and bracket).

262	Independent bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 261. Devices in which the bracket at one end of the pole is unattached to the bracket at the other end except by being attached to the window frame.

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263

Plural rod:

This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Devices which have provisions for supporting more than one curtain rod.

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160,	Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 113+ and 123+ for specific details of the rods or their specific arrangement.

264	Mounted on opposing walls:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Devices which are mounted on and lie between the opposing walls of a window frame.

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265

Adjustable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 262. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to change the position of the curtain pole or to take different lengths of poles.

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261,	for adjustable brackets of this type which are attached to each other.

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266

Shade roller type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Devices which have provisions for supporting a single roller of the shade roller type. This subclass and the indented subclasses include the roller when so named.

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160,	Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclasses 323.1+ for more than the mere mounting of the roller, e.g., means for aiding or permitting the winding of the roller motor.
242,	Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 599.3 for a particular spindle bearing arrangement, and subclass 919 for a ground cover reeling device.

267	Independent bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 266. Devices in which the bracket at each end of the roller is unattached to that at the other end except by being attached to the window frame or other support.

268	Mounted on opposing walls:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices in which the bracket is mounted on and lies between the opposing walls of the window frame.

269	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices in which the bracket is adjustable to change the position of the roller or to take different lengths of rollers.

270	In two directions:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Devices in which the adjustment is in two different directions usually at right angles to each other.

271	Laterally:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 269. Devices in which the adjustment is in a direction laterally of the window.

272	Step-by-step:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 271. Devices in which the adjustment progresses by steps.

273	Awning head rod:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 251. Brackets of the rod type having provisions for supporting an awning head rod.

274.1

Adjustable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is movable to (a) change position of the supported article, (b) take different sized articles, or (c) be secured to different sized supports.

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81+,	for adjustable brackets for supporting a hose on a stand.
226.11+,	where the bracket is secured to a mount by an adjustable clamp.
232+,	for adjustable radiator brackets.

276.1

Plural joints:

This subclass is indented under subclass 274.1. Adjustable bracket in which the movement is made possible by more than one connection in the outwardly extending portion.

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123.11,	for a stand with a counterbalanced bracket.
288.11+,	for adjustments made in a plurality of directions, but only a single joint is used.
560+,	for a support wherein the weight of the supported article is sustained by a resilient means when in use.

277.1

Lazy tong type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is in the form of a series of pivoted bars.

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157,	for lazy tong stands.
324,	for lazy tong suspension devices.

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74,	Machine Element or Mechanism, subclass 521 for lazy tong levers.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 105 for lazy tong racks.

278.1

Vertical pivot at right angle to horizontal pivot:

This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket in which the joints are in the form of a plurality of rotatable connections (at least one connection being on an elevation axis and orthogonal to at least one connection on a level axis).

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211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 119.06 for a clothesline pulley mounted on a window bracket in such a manner as to swing in two planes.

279.1	Having sliding joints:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 278.1. Vertical and horizontal pivots in which at least one rotatable connection comprises elements which reciprocate along a single line.

280.11	Counterbalanced:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 278.1. Vertical and horizontal pivots in which the force tending to move the outwardly extending portion about one or more of the horizontal axis rotatable connections is counteracted by a force (e.g., spring, weight, etc.).

281.11

Having parallel arms:

This subclass is indented under subclass 278.1. Vertical and horizontal pivots in which the outwardly extending portion has at least two spaced members, secured at the rotatable connection, which are side by side.

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585,	for a resilient support comprising a parallelogram linkage.

282.1	Vertical pivots:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket in which the rotatable connections are along an elevation axis.

283.1

Having vertical adjustment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 282.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion or the article held has provisions for movement along an elevation axis.

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211,	Support: Racks, subclass 98 for racks having a plurality of arms pivoted on a vertical axis and vertically adjustable.

284.1	Horizontal pivots:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket in which the rotatable connections are along a level axis.

285.1

Single vertical pivot and sliding joints:

This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket which has at least one elevation axis rotatable connection and one or more connection(s) that reciprocates along a single line.

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283.1,

for sliding joints which allow vertical adjustment.

286.1	Single horizontal pivot and sliding joints:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket which have one level axis rotatable connection and one or more connection(s) that reciprocates along a single line.

287.1

Horizontally and vertically sliding joints:

This subclass is indented under subclass 276.1. Plural joint adjustable bracket which the article reciprocates along an elevation axis and a level axis.

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124,	for similar structure in stand and bracket supports.

288.11	Single joint:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 274.1. Adjustable bracket in which adjustment is made possible by means of one connection.

288.31

Ball and socket type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 288.11. Single joint adjustable bracket in which movement is facilitated by a spherical portion within a complementary cavity.

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181.1,	for a bracket connected to a stand by a ball and socket.
481+,	for a picture or mirror supporting bracket comprising a ball and socket.

288.51

Including mechanically actuated tension or locking member:

This subclass is indented under subclass 288.31. Ball and socket bracket comprising manually actuated means for maintaining a force on one component of the joint, usually for either taking up wear or for regulating the friction between a plurality of relatively movable components.

(1) Note. The force may be sufficiently great as to lock the components against movement or merely sufficient to cause resistance to motion.

289.11

Vertical pivot:

This subclass is indented under subclass 288.11. Single joint adjustable bracket in which the single connection is rotatable about an elevation axis line.

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240,	for vertically pivoted shelf brackets.

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211,	Support: Racks, subclass 96 for racks having a plurality of arms pivoted on a vertical axis pivot and subclass 119.07 for clothesline pulley supports which are mounted in a window bracket in such a manner as to be capable of swinging in a horizontal plane only.

289.31

Self returning:

This subclass is indented under subclass 289.11. Vertical pivot comprising biasing means to move the article support back to a preselected position upon the release of a force which caused it to be displaced from said preselected position.

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417,	for a stand having a self-returning article supporting surface.

290.1

For hook type bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 289.11. Vertical pivot including a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, for holding articles.

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216.1+,

and 294.1, for other hook type pivoted support.

291.1

Horizontal pivot:

This subclass is indented under subclass 288.11. Single joint adjustable bracket in which the single connection rotates about a level axis.

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240,	for horizontally pivoted shelf brackets.

292.11

Counterbalanced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 291.11. Horizontally pivoted single joint bracket in which the force tending to move the outwardly extending portion about one or more of the horizontal axis rotatable connections is counteracted by a spring, weight, etc.

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560+,

for a support wherein the weight of the supported article is sustained by a resilient means when in use.

292.12	Including pawl and ratchet, mating serrations, rack and pinion, or gear:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 291.1. Horizontally pivoted single joint bracket in which two interdigitate members align to position the article support means.

292.13	Including spring or biasing means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 291.1. Horizontally pivoted single joint bracket in which an elastic means that recovers its original shape when released after being distorted is added to the bracket or mount.

292.14	Pivot axis moves in slot:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 291.1. Horizontally pivoted single joint bracket in which the point of rotation reciprocates in an elongated aperture in either the bracket or mount.

294.1

For hook type bracket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 291.1. Horizontally pivoted single joint bracket including a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, for holding articles.

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218,	and 290.1, for other hook type pivoted supports.

295.11

Vertical sliding (e.g., shoring, formwork, or scaffold brackets):

This subclass is indented under subclass 274.1. Adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is moved along an elevation axis.

(1) Note. Formwork, scaffold, and shoring brackets are found in this subclass.

296.1

And rotatable at a single joint:

This subclass is indented under subclass 295.11. Vertical sliding bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is moved both along an elevation axis and revolved about a pivotable connection.

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124,	and 246, for other supports of this type.

297.11

Counterbalanced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 295.11. Vertical sliding bracket in which the force tending to move the outwardly extending portion about one or more of the horizontal axis rotatable connections is counteracted by a spring, weight, etc.

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123.11,

for counterbalanced stand and bracket supports.

297.21	Bracket projects from vertical slot or channel:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 295.11. Vertical sliding bracket wherein the member on which the outwardly extending portion is mounted comprises a narrow groove within which a piece of the outwardly extending portion is received and from which another portion of the outwardly extending portion protrudes.

297.31

Step-by-step adjustment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 295.11. Vertical sliding bracket comprising a plurality of retaining or securing means which permit the adjustment of the outwardly extending portion by a series of discreet increments.

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477+,

for a mirror or picture bracket wherein the position of the mirror or picture is adjustable by selectively engaging projections and recessions.

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403,	Joints and Connections, subclasses 107+ for a step-by-step adjustment between two members.

297.51

Canted clutch collar:

This subclass is indented under subclass 295.11. Vertical sliding bracket comprising a loosely fitted ringlike sleeve slidably engaging a vertical post, the outwardly extending portion projecting from one side of said sleeve whereby the weight of the outwardly extending portion and/or the supported article will cause the sleeve to tilt and fictionally grip the vertical post with sufficient force to maintain the outwardly extending portion in a vertical position.

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410,	for a pair of vertically adjustable telescoping standard sections comprising a canted collar for locking same in an adjusted position.

298.1

Horizontal sliding:

This subclass is indented under subclass 274.1. Adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is moved along a level axis.

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257+,

265, and 269, for horizontally sliding supports.

299.1	In an arcuate path:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 274.1. Adjustable bracket in which the outwardly extending portion is moved along a line that generally follows the arc of a circle.

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300

Of sheet material:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Bracket supports in which the bracket is made of sheet material.

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69,	for sheet metal cable brackets with bridle rings.
247,	for sheet metal shelf brackets.
251+,	for rod brackets of sheet material.

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29,	Metal Working, subclasses 897+ for a process for making brackets.

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301

Hook type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Device in which the article support is in the form of a hook.

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215,	for similar structure in horizontal rod or bar.

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302

Of wire:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Bracket supports made of wire.

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48.1,	48.2, 112, and 249, for other wire type supports.
69,	for cable brackets with wire bridle rings.
311.2+,	for wire receptacle holders.
315,	for wire brackets in which the article holder is in the form of a ring.

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211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 106 , 112, 119, and 181.1, for racks of wire.

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303

Hook type, stationary mount:

This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Wire bracket wherein a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, is fixed to a portion that fastens to a wall section, panel, post, etc.

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216.1+,

for support penetrating hook type means.

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304

Hook type, stationary mount:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Bracket wherein a curved or bent piece, similar to the letter J, is fixed to a portion that fastens to a wall section, panel, post, etc.

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205.5+,	for bracket hooks supported by suction cups.
211,	211, 213, 215, 216.1+, 227.1+, 290.1, 294.1, 301, and 303, for more particularly classified hook type brackets.
339+,	for suspended hook type supports.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 369+ for similar devices, which may be disclosed for use as brackets, per se, and the article supporting hook is in combination with a second fastener, which, per se, is classifiable in Class 24.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 30 for a hook type bracket combined with a horizontally supported planar surface.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 100 for horizontal multiple rod type supports.

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305

Article clasping:

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices which are also provided with a clasp to hold the article to the hook.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 343+ for clasp hook fasteners.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 8+ for racks with article locking clasps, and subclasses 89.01, 120 and 124 for racks with article clasps.

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306

Article releasing:

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices which are pivoted or have other special provisions whereby the article may be readily released from the hook.

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322,	for releasable, suspended supports.

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307

Slidable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices in which the hook is slidable on its supports.

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215,	and 340, for this feature in other supports.

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308

Foldable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices in which the bracket is foldable when not in use.

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290.1,

and 294.1, for other foldable hook type devices.

309.1

Article holding means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Structure for supporting an article on the bracket.

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176.1+,

and 346.01+, for other article holding supports.

309.2

Pin of spindle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Structure wherein the means for holding the supported article comprises an elongate rod-like member.

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211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 57.1 and 125 for similar structure in a support for plural articles.

309.3

Vacuum:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Structure comprising a component which is attached to the supported article by atmospheric pressure acting either on the component or the article by reason of a reduced pressure beneath the component.

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205.5+,

for a bracket which is attached to a support by means of a vacuum and see the notes thereunder.

309.4

Magnetic:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Structure wherein the article is secured to the bracket by ferrous attraction.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

206.5,

for a specially mounted or attached bracket secured by magnetic means.

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310

Base engaging:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Devices in which the holding device including clamps engages only the base of the supported article.

(1) Note. This subclass includes devices for holding receptacles when the holding means engages the base of the receptacle.

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309.1,

and 311.2 to 316.7, for combinations of base engaging means with other holding means.

311.2

Receptacle type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Devices specially designed to hold a receptacle to its supporting bracket.

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210,	for ladder attached supports.
315,	for holders in the form of a ring.
318,	for suspended receptacle supports.

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81,	Tools, subclasses 3.31+ and 3.39 for fruit-jar vises.
180,	Motor Vehicles, subclass 68.5 for vehicle battery box holding devices.
232,	Deposit and Collection Receptacles, subclasses 41+ for devices for holding milk bottles for deposit and collection together with means for preventing their theft.

311.3

Inverted receptacle:

This subclass is indented under subclass 311.2. Devices specifically adapted to support a receptacle in its inverted position.

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108,	for devices for holding paste-tube receptacles in an inverted position for dispensing their contents.

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222,	Dispensing, subclasses 181.1+ for brackets to support receptacles in position for the bottom discharge of their contents.

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312

Neck engaging:

This subclass is indented under subclass 311.2. Devices in which the holding device engages only the neck of the receptacle.

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108,	for devices for grasping the neck of a paste-tube.

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232,	Deposit and Collection Receptacles, subclasses 41+ for devices for engaging the neck of a bottle and locking the bottle thereto.

312.1	Upper rim or lip engaging:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 311.2. Structure comprising means for engaging the upper rim or a lip formed adjacent the upper rim of a receptacle.

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313

Clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 311.2. Devices in which the receptacle holding means is in the form of a clamp.

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229.1+,	for specially mounted article clamps.
310,	for base engaging clamps.

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24,	Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 455+ for clasps, per se. The line is set out in a note under the class definition.

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314

Socket:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Devices in which the article holder is in the form of a socket or pocket.

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111,	for similar structure in brush and broom holders.

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315

Ring:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Devices in which the article holder is in the form of a ring surrounding the article.

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62,	and 74.1+, for pipe or cable supporting rings.

316.1

Clamp:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Devices in which the article holder is in the form of a securing means.

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229.1,

and 313, for other article clamps.

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24,	Brackets, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclasses 243+ for clasps, per se. The line is set out in a note under the class definition.
211,	Support: Racks, subclasses 8+ for racks with article locking clasps, and subclasses, 89.01, 120 and 124 for racks with article clasps.

316.2	Wedging or camming:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 316.1. Structure comprising a lobe or inclined plane member, which (1) engages the supported article and clamps it against another member, or (2) actuates a clamping member and biases it into clamping engagement with the support article.

316.3	Self-actuating:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 316.2. Structure wherein the clamping action is effected by the weight of the bracket or a component thereof or the supported article.

316.4	Sliding jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 316.1. Structure comprising a plurality of clamping members, at least one of which is mounted for linearly movement toward or away from the other.

316.5

Pivoted jaw:

This subclass is indented under subclass 316.1. Structure comprising a plurality of clamping members, at least one of which is accurately movably mounted for motion toward or away from the other.

(1) Note. Included in this subclass are devices having relatively rigid jaws connected by a flexural hinge.

316.6	Separable jaw:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 316.1. Structure comprising a plurality of clamping members which are readily detachable from each other and in the normal operation of the device readily movable toward or away from each other in order to clamp the supported article therebetween.

316.7	Clip:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 316.1. Structure which is formed, at least in part, of resilient, material and wherein clamping portions are biased into clamping engagement with the supported article by the resilience of said resilient material.

316.8

Horizontally spaced elements:

This subclass is indented under subclass 309.1. Structure comprising a plurality of laterally spaced elements which engage the support article.

(1) Note. The elements may be discrete members or may be integral projections of a single member.

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317

SUSPENDED SUPPORTS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices for supporting an article by hanging it from an overhead support.

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48.1,	for suspension devices for eaves troughs.
200+,	for relatively compact devices in the nature of brackets even though attached to a ceiling or other overhead support.
581,	for a resiliently suspended horizontal frame or platform.
589,	for a support resiliently suspended by a linkage or gearing.
614+,	for a resiliently suspended support.
648+,	for devices for suspending machines.

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47,	Plant Husbandry, subclass 67 for a support device for hanging a flower pot.
59,	Chain, Staple, and Horseshoe Making, subclasses 78+ , especially subclass 78.1 for supports consisting merely of a chain or sections thereof.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 142+ for a suspended platform with elevating or lowering means, and subclass 150 for the suspended platform.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclasses 113+ for suspended racks.
362,	Illumination, subclasses 404+ for such supports limited by structure to use with lights.

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318

Receptacle or bowl:

This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Suspending devices specially designed to support a receptacle or bowl. This subclass includes devices for supporting inverted light bowls which are not limited by structure to use for illumination.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

362,	Illumination, subclass 453 for similar devices limited to use with lights.

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320

Releasable for lowering:

This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Suspension devices which are constructed to be released usually from the ground so that the supported article can be lowered within reach.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

362,	Illumination, subclass 403 for such for supports limited by structure to use with lights.

321	Clutch type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Devices in which the suspension element is grasped by a releasable clutch.

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322

Hook type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 320. Devices in which the suspension element is supported by a hook and from with it can be readily released.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

306,	for similar structure in bracket supports.

323	Adjustable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Suspension devices in which the supported article may be moved to various positions relative to the overhead support.

324	Pivoted parts:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which the adjustment is secured by one or more parts pivoted to the support, to each other, or both.

325	Weights counterbalance:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices in which there is also provided a weight counterbalance for one or more of the pivoted sections.

326	With telescoping tubes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 324. Devices which are also provided with telescoping tubes to provide for further adjustment.

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327

Vertically:

This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which the adjustment is in a vertical direction.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

362,	Illumination, subclass 403 for such supports limited by structure to use with lights.

328	Cord supported:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices in which the article is supported by a cord.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 329]

329

Reel:

This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Devices which are also provided with a reel upon which the cord is wound.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

242,	Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 370+ for a reeling device for elongated material.

330.1

Spring:

This subclass is indented under subclass 329. Devices in which the reel is a spring reel.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

579,	for a support comprising a spring reel wherein the spring sustains the weight of the supported article when in use.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

242,	Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclasses 371+ for a spring powered reeling device of general use.

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331

With counterweight:

This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Devices which are also provided with a counterweight for the article.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

362,	Illumination, subclass 401 for such supports limited by structure to use with lights.

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332

Pulley brackets:

This subclass is indented under subclass 328. Devices including pulley brackets.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, subclasses 389+ for devices or members for guiding a moving cable.

333	Telescoping tubes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices in which the adjustment is secured by means of telescoping tubes.

334.1

Spring reel counterbalanced:

This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices in which the telescoping tubes are counterbalanced by a spring reel.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

579,	for a support comprising a spring reel wherein the spring sustains the weight of the supported article when in use.

335	With clutch in tubes:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 334.1. Devices in which the tubes are held in adjusted position by a releasable clutch within the tubes.

336	Clutch:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices in which a clutch is provided to hold the tubes in adjusted position.

337	Friction:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Devices in which the clutch is a friction clutch.

338	Rotary brake:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices including rotary brakes for holding the telescoping tubes.

339	Hook type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Suspension devices in which the article support is in the form of a hook.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 340]

340

Bar supported:

This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Devices in which the suspension element is suspended from a generally horizontal bar.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

215,	and 307, for similar structure in hook type brackets.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 341]

341

Swinging:

This subclass is indented under subclass 339. Devices in which the supporting hook can swing.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

211,	290.1, 294.1, and 308, for similar devices in hook type brackets.
324,	for similar article supports in the form of an eye.

342	Fittings:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 317. Devices adapted for use as an element in a suspension support.

343	Ceiling attachment:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Devices forming the attachment of a suspension support to a ceiling or other overhead support.

344	Centerpiece attachments:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 342. Devices forming the attachment between a suspension element and the article supporting arms of a suspension support.

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345

CANOPY OR SHROUD:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising elements of a support used to protect or conceal the connection between a bracket or suspension device and the fixed support.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

220,	Receptacles, subclasses 241+ for face plates.
362,	Illumination, subclasses 404+ for such devices limited by structure to use with lights.

345.1

SCUFF PLATE OR BUMPER:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device comprising means, including buffers, guards, pads, wear strips or the like, attachable to an article of furniture to prevent marring or scarring either of said article or of adjacent structure by the said article.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

615+,	for a foot or bumper which provides resilient support for the supported device.
117.2+,	for sadiron support bases.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

49,	Movable or Removable Closures, subclasses 460+ for means attached to a closure to prevent damage to the closure or to an adjacent object by the closure.

346.01

SUPPORTING BASE:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports which provide a rest for an article and are generally of a flat or box-like nature.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

117.2+,	for sadiron support bases.
176.1+,	for article supporting stands.
309.1+,	for article holding brackets.
357,	for prop bases.
519+,	for a stand or base type of supporting device having means for receiving a staff.
678,	for machine bases.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 292+ for an in situ type footing for a shaft-like component.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclass 129 for a workman"s kneeling base or bench in combination with a receptacle or other ancillary device and subclass 230 for a workman"s kneeling base or bench, per se.
200,	Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclasses 293+ for electrical switch bases.

346.02

Pallet type (without structure to receive handling means):

This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base in which the rest is a platform relatively close to a floor or primary support, but unable to accept fork lift forks.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 51.11+ for industrial platforms.

346.03	Including attachment or holder for article:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base in which the rest includes a device to temporarily retain an item.

346.04	Biased by spring or resilient member (e.g., snap fit):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.03. Support base with holder in which the retainer is elastic.

346.05	And base leveling means:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.03. Support base with holder in which the rest has structure to maintain a horizontal position.

346.06	Base allows attachment or holder to adjust position:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.03. Support base with holder in which the retainer moves relative to the rest.

346.07	Adjustable size base:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.03. Support base with holder in which the rest expands or contracts.

346.11

Coaster or caster cup:

This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base comprising a generally shallow, receptacle-like support for a receptacle or other article and often including moisture absorbing or drip collection features, or a similar device for supporting a furniture leg or caster.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclasses 18+ for casters comprising wheels, balls or sliding shoes mounted for movably supporting furniture and like objects.
215,	Bottles and Jars, subclasses 393+ for condensate or drip collection attachments for bottles and jars.

346.2	Filled with fluent material:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base wherein the rest has a hollow portion containing with a composition that flows at room temperature.

346.3	Knockdown or collapsible (i.e., reduced in volume):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base in which the rest is designed to be disassembled or manipulated to a reduced volume.

346.4	Corrugated structure:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base in which the rest is composed of at least one layer in an undulating configuration.

346.5	With upturned flange, projection, lip, or wall:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Support base in which the rest has a portion that is perpendicular to the main bearing surface and extends a substantially short length compared to the main bearing surface.

349.1

Rotatable:

This subclass is indented under subclass 346.01. Supporting bases which have provisions whereby the article may be revolved relative to a fixed substructure(e.g., table top).

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

521+,

for a stand or base type of supporting device having rotatable means for receiving a staff.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclasses 94+ for terraced rotatable horizontal planar surfaces, subclasses 103+ for plural related horizontal surfaces which are rotatable about a vertical axis, and subclasses 139+ for a horizontal planar surface which rotates about a vertical axis.
211,	Supports: Racks, subclass 163 for rotatable racks.

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351

PROPS AND BRACES:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports in the nature of poles or posts arranged either vertically, horizontally, or in an inclined position which hold or steady an article or thing from falling against the action of gravity.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

359.1,	for props which remain with the article.
441.1+,	for an easel prop.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

42,	Firearms, subclass 94 for firearm props and rests.
47,	Plant Husbandry, subclass 43 for tree props.
52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), appropriate subclass for a rigid elongated member of more general application, particularly subclass 112 for an opposed barrier engaging mechanism operated column; subclass 632 for an axially extensible shaft or openwork; subclasses 690-696 for a truss-type openwork; and subclasses 831-857 for a miscellaneous elongated rigid structure.
105,	Railway Rolling Stock, subclasses 355+ for braces for bracing loads in railway cars where the brace is combined with the structure of the bulkhead or car.
182,	Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclasses 165+ for a ladder with a pivoted prop.
254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, for props having means for extending them.
280,	Land Vehicles, subclasses 293+ for velocipede props.

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352

Automobile:

This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Props for supporting an automobile after it has been raised from its wheels.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

410,	Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier, subclasses 3+ for supports designed to support a plurality of automobiles on a freight carrier.

353	Clothesline:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Props designed to support a clothesline between its ends. This subclass includes devices for holding the line to the prop.

354.1

Adjustable length:

This subclass is indented under subclass 351. A support which includes a pair of members relatively longitudinally movable with respect to each other to facilitate a change in length of the support.

(1) Note. A patent directed to a removable prop of brace structure which, by disclosure, is hydraulically actuated or is particularly adapted to include or accommodate a force multiplying tool for adjusting the length thereof is proper for Class 254 rather than Class 248. For example, when adjustment in length of the opposite ends of a prop is accomplished by means off a screw and nut, and the nut is hexagonally headed to readily accommodate a wrench, such structure is proper for Class 254; however, merely forming a knurled surface on the nut so as to make it easier to grasp and turn by hand for adjustment will not remove the patent from Class 248.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclass 127.2 for a removably mounted prop or brace combined with a structure component, and subclass 632 for an axially extendable shaft.
254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, appropriate subclasses for devices in the nature of a jack which also serves as a brace, and see (1) Note above.
269,	Work Holders, subclasses 55+ for a work holder mounted for movement and 289+ for a holder positioned beneath the work.
403,	Joints and Connections, subclasses 52+ for a joint comprised of articulated members.

354.2	Held in adjusted position by flowable granular material:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 354.1. A support including a mass of particulate matter encompassed by the relatively movable members; and wherein said mass changes shape during length change of the support to hold the members against collapse at selected positions of relative adjustment.

354.3	Threaded adjusting or locking member:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 354.1. A support which includes first and second parts having mating helical threads which cooperate to move the members longitudinally with respect to each other or to hold the members against collapse at selected positions of relative movement.

354.4	Locking member movable transversely of direction of adjusting movement (e.g. set screw):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 354.3. A support wherein movement of said first part is in a direction of movement perpendicular to the direction of relative adjusting movement of said members.

354.5

Held in adjusted position by transverse pin in registering apertures:

This subclass is indented under subclass 354.1. A support wherein one of said members includes surfaces defining a plurality of openings spaced along the length thereof, and wherein the other of said members includes surfaces defining at least one opening adapted to register with any of said plurality of openings for receiving an elongated rod-like device transversely into the registered openings to hold said members against collapse at selected positions of relative movement.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

354.4,

for a threaded transverse pin positioned in registering apertures.

354.6

Held in plural discrete positions:

This subclass is indented under subclass 354.1. A support wherein means is provided to lock said members against collapse in any of a plurality of predetermined selected positions of relative movement.

(1) Note. For a patent to be appropriate for this subclass and the one indented hereunder, as well as more specific subclass 354.5 above, the locking structure must be such as to lock the members together in a finite number of adjustable positions, subclass 354.1 is appropriate for a patent having an infinite number of adjustable positions, such as by use of friction or deformable clamp for a locking member, while 354.2, 354.3, or 354.4 are appropriate for patents having either a finite or infinite range of adjustment depending on whether such specific structure is included as defined in such latter subclasses.

354.7	One-way locking (e.g., ratchet):
	This subclass is indented under subclass 354.6. A support wherein cooperating abutment faces are provided such as to facilitate relative movement in one direction, but which prevent relative movement in the opposite direction unless released by an auxiliary, operator-controlled device.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 357]

357

Heads and bases:

This subclass is indented under subclass 351. Devices forming a base or head for a prop or brace and forming an element thereof.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

52,	Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), subclasses 292+ for an in situ built type footing for a vertical structure and subclasses 300+ for an in situ built type cap for a vertical structure.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 362]

362

VACUUM HOLD-DOWN:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices in which the article is held to its support by atmospheric pressure acting on an element of the hold down by reason of a reduced pressure beneath the element.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

205.5+,

and 363, for other vacuum supports.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 363]

363

VACUUM:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Supports in which the article is attached thereto by atmospheric pressure acting on the article by reason of a reduced pressure behind the article.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

205.5+,	for vacuum attached brackets.
362,	for vacuum holddowns.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

279,	Chucks or Sockets, subclass 3 for vacuum chucks.
294,	Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclasses 183 through 65for vacuum hoist implements.
451,	Abrading, subclass 388 for a vacuum work holder for an abrading machine.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 364]

364

COUNTERBALANCE WEIGHTS:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter comprising counterbalance weights for a counterbalanced stand, bracket or suspension device.

(1) Note. For weights generally, see Classification Index under both Weights and Counterweights.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

16,	Miscellaneous Hardware, subclasses 216+ for window weights.
336,	Inductor Devices, subclass 41 for inductor devices (e.g., transformers) which have a movable element and a counter-balancing weight for the movable element.

370	Stand-mounted depending links carry support surface:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device in which an upstanding frame is provided, and hangers have their upper ends carried by the frame, and wherein the lower ends of the hangers carry the load support surface.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 371]

371

Tilting support surface:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device wherein means are provided to move or permit movement of the support surface to various angles relative to a horizontal plane.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

166,	for support surface which tilts during the folding operation.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 313+ for a seat tiltable relative to a horizontal plane.

372.1

Biased:

This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Devices wherein means are provided to urge the surface in a desired direction about its tilt axis.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 300.1+ for a back tiltable with a bottom against a biasing means; and subclasses 332+ for a bottom tiltable against a biasing means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 393]

393

With incremental horizontal adjustment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Device provided with means to additionally move or permit movement of the support surface to two or more use positions in a direction parallel to the horizon.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

419,	for a similar nontilting device which moves vertically and horizontally.
424+,	for a similar nontilting device which moves horizontally.

394	Ends raised differentially:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 393. Device in which the tilting means raise each of the opposite ends of the support surface an unequal amount to both tilt and vertically move the surface.

395	Concurrent with tilting:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 393. Device wherein the means to tilt the surface and the means to move the surface horizontally operate upon the surface at the same time.

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396

Ends raised differentially:

This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Device wherein the tilting means act upon each of the opposite ends of the support surface to raise them an unequal amount to tilt the surface.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

394,	for a similar device provided with additional means to move the surface horizontally.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 397]

397

With incremental adjustment about fixed horizontal pivot:

This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Device wherein there is a pivot axis which is immovable, parallel to the horizon, and about which the supporting surface swings to two or more article supporting positions.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

371,	for a device which tilts about a fixed axis from a single use position to a nonuse position.
596+,	for a device biased to tilt about a stationary horizontal pivot.

398	Tiltable with understructure:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 371. Device wherein the support surface and the supporting substructure move as a unit relative to the reference plane.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 404]

404

With force multiplying means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device in which the standard is moved vertically by a means which employs a mechanical advantage, e.g., gears or hydraulic motors.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

422,	for similar vertical adjustment means in a stand or stool other than standard type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

254,	Implements or Apparatus for Applying Pushing or Pulling Force, appropriate subclasses for lift implements, such as jacks containing force multiplying means.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 423.2+ for a seat including a bottom and back vertically movable as a unit by force multiplying means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 405]

405

Screw and nut:

This subclass is indented under subclass 404. Device wherein the force multiplying means includes an elongated threaded member and a shorter coaxial threaded member, the threads of the two members being meshed and the two members being relatively rotatable to axially move one with respect to the other.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

74,	Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 424.71 through 424.96for screw and nut gearing, per se.

406.1	With relative rotation preventer and disable:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 406.1. Structure which is provided with means to selectively lock the screw and not together to prevent, or unlock them to permit, relative rotation.

406.2

Weight or load responsive:

This subclass is indented under subclass 406.1. Structure wherein the means for locking and/or unlocking is responsive to a weight or load or the absence thereof on the article support.

(1) Note. This subclass includes devices wherein an adjustment means for the locking means is actuated by the weight or load as well as those devices wherein the locking means is actuated directly.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 407]

407

Notch or cavity engaging latch:

This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device in which the standard or the part which it moves relative to has a series of vertically spaced apertures or grooves, and the other part carries a detent selectively engageable with one of the apertures or grooves to hold the parts in adjusted position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

423,	for a vertically adjustable nonstandard type stand which is held in adjusted position by a notch or cavity engaging latch.

408	Biased latch:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Device wherein a means is provided to urge the detent into notch or cavity engaging position.

409	Support carried release:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 408. Device in which the elevated article supporting part of the stand has mounted thereon a means to move the latch against its biasing means to disengage it from the notch or cavity.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 410]

410

Canted clutch collar:

This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device wherein one of the relatively adjustable parts includes a vertically extending rod or tube, and the other part carries a surrounding annular washer which is movable from a tilted holding position in which top and bottom opposite sides of the washer grip opposite sides of the bar or tube, to a horizontal release position in which the rod is fully slidable within the washer.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

192,	Clutches and Power-Stop Control, subclasses 41+ for canted clutch collar mechanisms, per se.

411	Settable clamp:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device which is provided with a means to selectively frictionally grip the relatively adjustable parts to hold them in adjusted position or release the frictional grip to permit adjustment.

412	Wedge actuated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device wherein the clamp is moved into engaged position by the sliding action of a member having an inclined surface.

413	Set screw actuated:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device wherein the clamping is effected by an element threaded in one of the vertically adjustable parts, and movable toward and away from the other part by means of its threaded engagement to frictionally clamp or release the other part.

414	Constant friction brake:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 161. Device wherein one of the vertically movable parts carries a member which slidably bears or rubs on the other part with a force sufficient to prevent accidental movement of the parts, but insufficient to prevent intentional movement.

415	Support surface revolves or rotates about vertical axis:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Device including means mounting the support surface for movement around a vertically extending axis.

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416

And moves lineally:

This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Device in which the support surface has an additional motion along a line.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

426+,

for a revolvable nonstandard type support having an additional linear motion.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 417]

417

Self-returning to normal facing position:

This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Device provided with a biasing means to move the support surface back to a preselected position upon the release of the force which revolves or rotates it.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

49,	Movable or Removable Closures, subclasses 386+ for a biased or self- returning closure and see the search notes thereto for the loci of other closures with a similar feature.

418	With means to limit or inhibit rotation:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 415. Device provided with means to selectively prevent or resist the rotation of the support surface.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 419]

419

With horizontal adjustment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Device wherein means are provided to additionally move or permit movement of the support surface in a direction at right angles to the vertical movement, or in a direction which is a resultant of the two directions.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

393+,

for a similar device additionally tiltable.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 344.13+ for a seat comprising a bottom and back movable as a unit both vertically and horizontally.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 420]

420

On inclined guide or slide:

This subclass is indented under subclass 419. Device wherein the means for moving the support surface in a vertical and horizontal direction includes relatively sliding bearings set at an angle with respect to the horizontal, and on which the support surface is mounted for movement along such bearings.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

395,	for a similar device additionally tiltable.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 421]

421

Toggle or link:

This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Device wherein the adjusting means include a plurality of pivoted bars connected to the support surface and movable to raise and lower the surface.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

396,	for a device to raise the several ends of the support surface different amounts and thus effect a tilting of the surface together with a vertical displacement.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 422]

422

Geared:

This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Device in which the adjustment is effected by two or more intermeshed, relatively moving members.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

404+,

for a standard type stool and stand vertically adjustable by gearing.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

74,	Machine Element or Mechanism, subclasses 412+ for gearing, per se.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 344.17 , 344.20 for a seating device comprising a bottom and back vertically movable as a unit by gear means.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 423]

423

Notch or cavity-engaging retainer:

This subclass is indented under subclass 157. Device in which one of two relatively vertically movable parts has a series of vertically spaced apertures or grooves, and the other part carries a detent selectively engageable with one of the apertures or grooves to hold the parts in adjusted position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

407+,

for a vertically adjustable standard type stand held in adjusted position by a notch or cavity engaging latch.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 424]

424

Horizontally movable support surface:

This subclass is indented under subclass 127. Device wherein means are provided to move or permit movement of the support surface in a horizontal direction.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

393+,	for a similar device which additionally tilts.
416,	for a similar device which additionally revolves or rotates.
419+,	for a similar device which additionally moves vertically.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 341+ for a seat bottom which moves horizontally responsive to the tilting of the seat back.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 425]

425

Revolves or rotates about vertical axis:

This subclass is indented under subclass 424. Device wherein the movement is about a vertical axis.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 344.21+ for a bottom and back seat unit movable about a vertical axis.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 429]

429

On slide or guide:

This subclass is indented under subclass 424. Device wherein the means for moving or permitting movement of the surface includes relatively sliding bearings on which the surface is mounted for movement along such bearings.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

420,	for similar device set at an incline to the horizontal.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

384,	Bearings, subclasses 7+ for slides and guides, per se. Additional structure, such as a latch to hold the relatively moving parts in adjusted position, is beyond the scope of Class 384 and warrants classification is this class (248).

430	Roller or ball:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 429. Device in which antifriction elements, that is, balls or rollers, are interposed between the guide and slide elements.

431	All legs intersect at common center:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Device in which all of the legs diverge from and cross at a central point spaced from the ends of the legs.

432	Support surface detachably or slidably connected to leg:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Device in which the surface is attached to the leg by means which permit it to be readily disconnected therefrom, or by means which permit relative movement of the surface and leg without disconnection.

434	With folding support arms:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Device provided with a collapsible frame member for mounting the support surface on the legs.

435	Centrally diverging:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 434. Device in which all the arms extend outwardly from a common point in different directions.

[List of Patents for class 248 subclass 436]

436

Laterally:

This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Device in which the folding is accomplished by moving one side toward another side so that corresponding parts of the vertically extending frame members remain in the same horizontal plane; the portion of the surface intermediate the side edges collapsing above or below the plane.

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297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 42+ for a chair which collapses laterally by relatively folding the bottom, back and legs and subclasses 350+ for laterally folding chair back.

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439

Legs collapse against underside of support surface:

This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Device wherein the legs fold to a position subjacent the support surface.

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297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 53+ for chair legs which collapse to a position subjacent the seat.

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440

Interbraced support surface and legs:

This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Device including, in addition to the means mounting the legs to the support surface, a strengthening prop or brace between the support surface and legs for maintaining their relative position.

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5,	Beds, subclasses 305+ for a braced bedstead.

440.1	At least two legs form unitary structure:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 163.1. Support wherein atleast two of the legs are (1) joined together, (2) are integral with a third component of the stand which third component is other than a leg.

441.1

EASEL; BOOK, COPY OR MUSIC SCORE HOLDER:

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Support matter comprising (1) a device having an inclined article supporting portion or other wise adapted to support an article in inclined position, (2) a support particularly adapted for holding a book in reading position or (3) a device for holding copy for transcription or sheet music in reading position.

(1) Note. This and indented subclasses include props which are attached to the supported article and cooperate therewith to support it in inclined position.

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40,	Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, 341+ for a copy holder including copy-advancing means ( subclasses 342+ ) or a movable indicator (e.g., line guide--subclasses 352+); and principal subclass 341 for a copy holder wherein copy is manually adjustable.
108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate subclasses for a rigid planar supporting surface having structure to support the surface in a horizontal plane, and especially subclasses 1+ for such a device wherein the surface may be operably retained in at least one inclined position.
297,	Chairs and Seats, subclasses 135+ for a chair or seat combined with a table, desk or easel.
312,	Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclass 233 for a cabinet structure including means for supporting a book or other copy in a position in which it can be read.

442	Watch or clock type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device particularly adapted to support a timepiece or like constructed device.

442.2

This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device wherein the holding device displays charactered material in position to be viewed for, and during, machine-transcription of the material; and means for attaching the device to, or interengaging it with the machine.

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400,	Typewriting Machines, subclasses 718+ for a copy holder including either (1) means to guide or adjust the supported copy or (2) an adjustable indicator (e.g., line guide); which copy holder includes means for attachment to a typewriter.

443	Musical instrument supported:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device wherein a music score is attachable to an instrument and the music score may be positioned thereon so as to be viewed by the artist while performing on the instrument.

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444

Body supported:

This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device including means for supporting it from or upon some portion of a user"s body.

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108,	Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, subclass 43 for a horizontally supported surface including means for supporting it from some part of a person"s body or for accommodating a portion of the body when so supported.

444.1	Including transparent viewing portion:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Structure including a clear portion for covering the supported article through which portion the article may be observed.

445	Inverted book-type holder:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device adapted to support a book with the reading material facing substantially downward in a position to be read by a person disposed in supine position.

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446

With book leveling means:

This subclass is indented under subclass 444.1. Device for supporting a book in open position and including means for maintaining the two halves of the open face of the book in substantially the same horizontal plane, regardless of the relative thickness of the two halves of the book.

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188.2+,

for a supporting substructure for a stand including means for adjustment of the device up or down with respect to the surface upon which it rests, or means to compensate for unevenness or irregularity in said surface.

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447

Holder pivots to operative position:

This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device provided with means swingably supporting the holder, wherein said holder is movable from a closed or storage position to a position in which the pages of a book mounted thereon may be consulted.

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442.2,	for copyholder with writing machine engaging means.
443,	for structure supported on a musical instrument.
444,	for body supported structure.

447.1

Mounted on wall or art device:

This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Structure wherein the device comprises means particularly adapting it for mounting on a wall or a particular art device, e.g. an article of furniture, a vehicle part.

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442.2,	for copyholder with writing machine engaging means.
443,	for structure supported on a musical instrument.
444,	for body supported structure.

447.2

Clamped to support:

This subclass is indented under subclass 447.1. Structure wherein the device is attached to a support by a holding means.

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226.11+,

for a bracket of general utility which is clamped to a support.

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448

Adjustable operative size:

This subclass is indented under subclass 441.1. Device wherein the effective supporting area of the article supporting portion of the device may be selectively increased or decreased.

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149,	for a stand which is adjustable to take various sized receptacles.
172,	for a plural leg stand which is adjustable to take various sized articles.

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449