(4) For document handler such as sorter, collator, receiver or feeder, see subclasses 46+.
(5) Excludes crank operated floor or console type; see subclass 53.
(6) Includes body, per se.
(7) For duplicating machine, printing press or manually operated printer, see subclasses 50, 53 or 14+.
(8) The term "side" includes front or rear surface.
(9) Includes ink jet unit. For ribbon or ribbon cartridge, see subclass 12 and D14-474+. For sheet handler, per se, see subclasses 46+. For typing hammer or daisy wheel type imprinter, see subclass 12.
(10) Includes engraving machine, per se. For embossing machine, see subclasses 50+.
(11) Electroluminescent, etc.
(12) Excludes border design; see subclass 32.
(13) Example, disclosed on oval, rectangular background, etc.
(14) Example, a dot in the middle of the letter "O".
(15) For computer generated image or icon; see D14-485+.
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