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[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 100][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 100]100 PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 101][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 101]101 Subclass 101 indent level is 1 Tablet or caplet (1)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 102][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 102]102 Subclass 102 indent level is 2 Simulative (2)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 103][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 103]103 Subclass 103 indent level is 2 Scored for dosage control
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 104][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 104]104 Subclass 104 indent level is 1 Capsule
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 105][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 105]105 PROPHYLACTIC ARTICLE
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 106][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 106]106 Subclass 106 indent level is 1 Ear plug or nose clip
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 107][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 107]107 EQUIPMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS, ANALYSIS, OR TREATMENT
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 108][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 108]108 Subclass 108 indent level is 1 Article for the introduction, removal or collection of fluids (e.g., infusion, extraction, irrigation, etc.) (3)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 109][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 109]109 Subclass 109 indent level is 2 Lacteal extractor
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 110][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 110]110 Subclass 110 indent level is 2 Respirator, vaporizer, or inhalation tube (4)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 111][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 111]111 Subclass 111 indent level is 2 Infusion or irrigation pump (e.g., dental irrigation unit, powered douche unit, etc.) (7)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 112][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 112]112 Subclass 112 indent level is 2 Conduit or nozzle (e.g., syringe, cannula, catheter, etc.) (8)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 119][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 119]119 Subclass 119 indent level is 2 Topical applicator (e.g., swab, etc.) (13)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 121][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 121]121 Subclass 121 indent level is 2 Receptacle or vessel (14)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 124][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 124]124 Subclass 124 indent level is 2 Absorbent (17)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 127][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 127]127 Subclass 127 indent level is 2 Element or attachment (19)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 133][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 133]133 Subclass 133 indent level is 1 Hand manipulated tool or instrument (23)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 134][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 134]134 Subclass 134 indent level is 2 Stethoscope (24)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 135][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 135]135 Subclass 135 indent level is 2 Speculum, dilator or retractor (25)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 137][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 137]137 Subclass 137 indent level is 2 Viewing (e.g., otoscope, ophthalmoscope, etc.)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 140][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 140]140 Subclass 140 indent level is 2 Guide or gauge
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 141][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 141]141 Subclass 141 indent level is 2 Body cavity insertion (e.g., tampon or suppository applicator, etc.) (27)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 142][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 142]142 Subclass 142 indent level is 2 Reflex or percussive
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 143][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 143]143 Subclass 143 indent level is 2 Clamp or forceps (28)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 144][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 144]144 Subclass 144 indent level is 2 Electrosurgical (e.g., electrolysis type, cauterizer, etc.) (29)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 145][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 145]145 Subclass 145 indent level is 2 Suturing or fastening (e.g., stapling, etc.) (30)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 146][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 146]146 Subclass 146 indent level is 2 Cutting, abrading, scraping or puncturing (31)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 150][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 150]150 Subclass 150 indent level is 2 Ophthalmic
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 151][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 151]151 Subclass 151 indent level is 2 Auricular
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 152][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 152]152 Subclass 152 indent level is 2 Dental (33)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 155][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 155]155 Subclass 155 indent level is 1 Prosthesis or implant
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 156][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 156]156 Subclass 156 indent level is 2 Dental (34)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 157][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 157]157 Subclass 157 indent level is 2 Ocular
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 158][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 158]158 Subclass 158 indent level is 1 Image generation or radiation therapy (35)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 159][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 159]159 Subclass 159 indent level is 2 With patient table (36)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 160][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 160]160 Subclass 160 indent level is 2 With viewing screen or eyepiece
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 161][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 161]161 Subclass 161 indent level is 2 Film holder
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 162][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 162]162 Subclass 162 indent level is 1 Filter (37)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 163][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 163]163 Subclass 163 indent level is 1 Incubator
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 164][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 164]164 Subclass 164 indent level is 1 Pulmonary (38)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 165][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 165]165 Subclass 165 indent level is 1 Sphygmomanometer
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 166][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 166]166 Subclass 166 indent level is 2 Column or dial gauge, or provision therefor
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 167][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 167]167 Subclass 167 indent level is 1 Cardialogical (39)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 168][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 168]168 Subclass 168 indent level is 2 With external paddle, electrode or contact (40)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 169][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 169]169 Subclass 169 indent level is 1 Hematological or intravenous treatment (41)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 170][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 170]170 Subclass 170 indent level is 1 Electrosurgical (42)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 171][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 171]171 Subclass 171 indent level is 1 Orthopedic or chiropractic (43)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 172][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 172]172 Subclass 172 indent level is 1 Ophthalmic (44)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 173][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 173]173 Subclass 173 indent level is 1 Auricular (45)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 174][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 174]174 Subclass 174 indent level is 2 Hearing aid
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 176][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 176]176 Subclass 176 indent level is 1 Dental (46)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 177][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 177]177 Subclass 177 indent level is 2 Patient service unit or console
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 180][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 180]180 Subclass 180 indent level is 2 Orthodontic appliance
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 181][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 181]181 Subclass 181 indent level is 2 Mold, model or form (48)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 182][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 182]182 Subclass 182 indent level is 2 Articulator
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 183][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 183]183 Subclass 183 indent level is 1 Patient table or support (49)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 184][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 184]184 Subclass 184 indent level is 2 Element or attachment
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 185][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 185]185 Subclass 185 indent level is 1 Patient service unit or console
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 186][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 186]186 Subclass 186 indent level is 1 Patient monitor or diagnostic instrument not elsewhere specified (50)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 187][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 187]187 Subclass 187 indent level is 1 Electrode, transducer or contact not elsewhere specified (51)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 188][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 188]188 Subclass 188 indent level is 1 Article for topical care, nursing or rehabilitation (52)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 189][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 189]189 Subclass 189 indent level is 2 Bandage for protection or treatment (53)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 190][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 190]190 Subclass 190 indent level is 2 Body attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling, orthotic device, etc.) (54)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 193][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 193]193 Subclass 193 indent level is 2 Pediatric (55)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 200][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 200]200 Subclass 200 indent level is 2 Kinesitherapy (e.g., massage, thermal treatment or electrical stimulation, etc.) (58)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 216][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 216]216 Subclass 216 indent level is 1 Specimen handling, preparation or testing (62)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 217][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 217]217 Subclass 217 indent level is 2 Sterilizer or cleaner
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 219][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 219]219 Subclass 219 indent level is 2 Centrifuge
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 220][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 220]220 Subclass 220 indent level is 2 Mixer or grinder (63)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 222][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 222]222 Subclass 222 indent level is 2 Pipette or burette
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 223][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 223]223 Subclass 223 indent level is 2 Interrelated indication or reaction set (i.e., "test kit") (64)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 224][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 224]224 Subclass 224 indent level is 2 Vessel, specimen holder or reagent material (65)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 227][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 227]227 Subclass 227 indent level is 2 Tray, rack or vessel holder (66)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 231][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 231]231 Subclass 231 indent level is 1 Miscellanous (67)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 232][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 232]232 LABORATORY EQUIPMENT NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 233][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 233]233 Subclass 233 indent level is 1 Electrophoresis
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D24 subclass 234][List of Patents for class D24 subclass 234]234 Subclass 234 indent level is 1 Work station or surface (68)
SEARCH NOTES FOR CLASS D24:
(1) For counting, checking or dispensing tray, see subclass 227. For storage vessel, see subclass 224.
(2) Includes letter or numeral.
(3) This and indented subclasses are limited to fluid introduction or removal articles. For treatment equipment, see coordinate subclasses that follow. For example, hemodialysis units are classified in subclass 169, but blood pumps, per se, are classified in subclass 111; For lung or blood treatment unit, see, respectively, subclasses 164 and 169; For nursing bottle, see subclasses 197+. For puncturing instrument in general (i.e., without fluid flow function), see subclass 147; For transdermal patch, see subclass 189; For inhalation therapy oxygen or air treatment, see subclass 164.
(4) Includes smelling salts article; For general-use douche or syringe, see subclasses 112+; For pulmonary testing, treating or exercising article, see subclass 164.
(5) Includes air-supplying outer space or underwater helmet and underwater swim mask that covers both the eyes and nose. For eyewear that does not occlude or filter air for breathing, see D16-300+. For eyepiece element, see D16-101+. For protective headgear combined with transparent eye shield, see D29-110.
(6) Includes snorkel.
(7) Includes anesthesia machine; Includes infusion cassette; For blood treatment or analysis unit; see subclass 169; For manually operative unit or gravity controlled, see subclasses 112+.
(8) Includes nozzle, per se; For biopsy probe, see subclass 147; For pipette, see subclass 222; For fluid delivery article combined with dental work station or console, see subclass 177; For similar article designed to insert solid material into body cavity, e.g., solid medication, see subclass 141. For nursing nipple, see subclass 194.
(9) Includes dropper type; For dropper combined with "test kit", see subclass 223; For pipette, see subclass 222.
(10) For spoon, per se, see Class D7-653+.
(11) Includes reservoir, per se; For vessel used when evacuation is active rather than passive (i.e., urinal or bedpan without conduit element), see subclasses 121+. For nursing bottle see subclass 197.
(12) Includes douche or enema bag; For hot water or ice bag, see subclass 207.
(13) Includes inoculation loop; For between-teeth gum stimulator, see D28-64.
(14) For similar article including means for conduit delivery (i.e., fountain syringe type), see subclasses 117+; For specimen handling or for medication storage container (e.g., vial, test tube, etc.) see subclass 224.
(15) For sample vial type, see subclass 224.
(16) For similar article having a conduit element, see subclasses 117+.
(17) For bandage, see subclass 189.
(18) Includes holder; For application device or tool, see subclass 141; For contraceptive article, see subclass 105; For pessary, see subclass 135.
(19) For tray or rack, see subclass 227. For filter, see subclass 162.
(20) Includes cover; For general specimen or specimen container holder, see, respectively, subclass 224 and 227; For fluid container holder that is not patient-interactive, e.g., syringe rack, medication tray, etc. see subclass 227.
(21) For tubing clamp, see subclass 143.
(22) For clamp, see subclass 143; For needle, catheter or conduit, per se, see subclass 112.
(23) Element included in this and in indented subclasses; For cardiac resuscitative stimulator, see subclass 167; For kinesitherapy article, see subclass 200; For medical treatment fixed equipment, see following coordinate subclasses; For specimen handling, preparing or testing article, see subclass 216; For holder, see subclass 227; For sphygmomanometer, see subclass 165; For pipette, see subclass 222.
(24) For generic transducer, see subclass 187; For sphygmomanometer, see subclass 165.
(25) Includes pessary; For remote or direct viewing instrument, see subclass 137 to 139.
(26) For direct viewing hand instrument (e.g., optoscope, ophthalmoscope, etc.), see subclass 137.
(27) For rectilinear piston or plunger fluid delivery article, see subclass 114.
(28) Includes penile blood flow limiter device; Includes hand manipulated tourniquet; For mechanical or electronic tourniquet, see subclass 169; For sphygmomanometer cuff, see subclass 165.
(29) Includes laser type; Includes tattooing instrument.
(30) Includes fastener, per se; Includes stapler; For clamp, see subclass 143.
(31) For dental drill combined with work station, see subclass 177; For tattooing instrument, see subclass 144; For broach, burr or drill component, see subclasses 147+.
(32) Includes acupuncture needle; Includes biopsy needle; Includes blade or carrier therefor; Includes broach, burr, drill, etc.; Includes curette or scraper; For between-teeth gum stimulator, see D28-64.
(33) For dental work station, see subclass 177; For drilling, scraping, brushing or abrading instrument, see subclass 146.
(34) For cleaning unit, see subclass 217; For orthodontic appliance, see subclass 180; For holder, see subclass 227.
(35) Includes element, e.g., film or plate holder, etc.; For body or limb support, see subclass 183.
(36) For patient support, per se, see subclass 183.
(37) For more comprehensive treatment equipment for air, blood, or other fluids, see subclasses 164 and 169.
(38) Includes therapy equipment; For blood alcohol level measuring or detecting by means of breath analysis, see subclass 169; For nose or mouth contacting article, e.g., vaporizer, inhaler, mouthpiece or airway tube, see subclass 110. For heart-lung machine, i.e., blood oxygenator, see subclass 169. Includes snore-inhibiting device.
(39) For general purpose electrode or contact, see subclass 187; For heart-lung machine, i.e., blood oxygenator, see subclass 169.
(40) Includes paddle, electrode or contact, per se.
(41) Includes oxygenator or heart-lung machine; Includes blood alcohol percentage measurement device; For chemical or biological testing equipment lacking instrumentation, see subclasses 216+; For filter, see subclass 162; For hemostat or other hand manipulated tool, see subclasses 133+ and 143; For fluid pump or infusion article without treatment characteristic, see subclass 111; For blood pressure measuring instrument, see subclass 165. Includes oximeter, tourniquet, blood gas treatment device and organ fluid warmer.
(42) For hand manipulated cutting or electrolysis instrument, see subclasses 144 and 147; For body contact, electrode, etc., see subclass 187. Includes laser unit.
(43) For body support surface, see subclass 183; For therapeutic apparatus (e.g., traction unit, etc.), see subclass 188.
(44) For contact lens sterilizer, see subclass 218.
(45) For ear plug, see subclass 106.
(46) For infant teething article, see subclasses 194+; For kiln or melting crucible, see D15-144.1; For tray, rack or holder, see subclass 227; For amalgam mixer, see subclass 221; For body support, per se, see subclass 183; For irrigation type cleaner, see subclass 111; For denture cleaner, see subclass 217.
(47) For nondental patient service unit or console, see subclass 185.
(48) Includes dental molding flask or impression tray; Includes repair shade guide; For mixing slab, see subclass 221.
(49) For similar support combined with dental service unit, see subclass 178; For body-attached support such as splint, see subclass 190; For kinesitherapy article, see subclass 200. Includes therapeutic pillow or body support.
(50) Includes uriometer; For specimen testing, e.g., medical testing instrument used in laboratory environment, see subclass 216.
(51) For stethoscope transducer, see subclass 134; For hearing aid transducer, see subclass 174; For diathermy electrode, see subclass 206.
(52) Includes, in this subclass, exercise unit not elsewhere specified; For electrode or contact, see subclass 187; For electrotherapeutic equipment or cabinet, see subclass 200.
(53) Includes adhesive hair removal strip; infusion anchor and nasal anchor; For catamenial article, see subclass 125.
(54) For passive body support or rest surface, see subclass 183; For orthodontic appliance, see subclass 180; For anti-thumbsucking device, see subclass 193; For traction article, see subclass 188; For penile blood flow limiting device, see subclass 143.
(55) For diaper, see subclass 126.
(56) For nursing bottle claimed in combination with nipple, see subclass 197.
(57) Includes shell for disposable or flaccid type container; For nipple, see subclass 194.
(58) For generic therapeutic "cabinet", see subclass 188; For cardiac treatment article, see subclass 167; For orthopedic exercise or traction article, see subclass 188.
(59) Includes foot bath; For water or bubble circulator or generator, per see, see subclass 201.
(60) For similar article with provision for fluid flow, see subclass 118.
(61) For x-radiation treatment, see subclass 158.
(62) Includes microtome; For patient interactive equipment, e.g., syringe, electrocardiographic equipment, dental work station, etc., see preceding coordinate subclasses.
(63) Includes mortar, pestle, muddler, etc.; Includes pill crusher; For reagent material container or for carrier therefor see, respectively, subclass 224 and 227.
(64) Includes pregnancy test set; For reagent vessel or test strip, per se, see subclass 224; For vessel holder, per se, see subclasses 227+.
(65) Includes vessel for medication; For patient - interactive vessel such as urinal, bedpan, etc., see subclass 121.
(66) For holder for use in centrifuge, see subclass 219; For vessel, per se, see subclass 224.
(67) Includes white noise generator.
(68) Includes clean air work station, air lock, etc.

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