PATENTS   
Patents > Guidance, Tools, and Manuals > Classification > Class Schedule
    Class Numbers & Titles   | Class Numbers Only   | USPC Index   | International   | HELP  
You are viewing a USPC Schedule.
Class   D26LIGHTING
Click here for a printable version of this file
  Turn Outline  
     Expand/Contract Processing Please Wait
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 1][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 1]1 LIGHT SOURCE
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 2][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 2]2 Subclass 2 indent level is 1 Electric light bulb (34)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 3][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 3]3 Subclass 3 indent level is 2 Fluorescent
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 4][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 4]4 Subclass 4 indent level is 2 Simulative
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 6][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 6]6 Subclass 6 indent level is 1 Candle
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 7][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 7]7 Subclass 7 indent level is 2 Simulative
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 8][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 8]8 Subclass 8 indent level is 1 Torch
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 9][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 9]9 CANDLE HOLDER
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 10][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 10]10 Subclass 10 indent level is 1 Combined with diverse article
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 11][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 11]11 Subclass 11 indent level is 1 With light modifier
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 12][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 12]12 Subclass 12 indent level is 1 With means to penetrate support surface
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 13][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 13]13 Subclass 13 indent level is 1 Plural, i.e., candelabrum, etc.
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 14][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 14]14 Subclass 14 indent level is 2 Simulative
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 15][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 15]15 Subclass 15 indent level is 2 Asymmetrical
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 16][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 16]16 Subclass 16 indent level is 1 Simulative
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 17][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 17]17 Subclass 17 indent level is 2 Animate
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 19][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 19]19 Subclass 19 indent level is 2 Plant life
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 20][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 20]20 Subclass 20 indent level is 1 With distinct drip collector, e.g., flared cup, etc.
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 21][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 21]21 Subclass 21 indent level is 1 Asymmetrical in elevation
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 22][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 22]22 Subclass 22 indent level is 1 Circular or oval base
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 23][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 23]23 Subclass 23 indent level is 1 Element or attachment (1)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 24][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 24]24 LIGHT FIXTURE
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 25][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 25]25 Subclass 25 indent level is 1 Plural, connected series, i.e., light string
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 26][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 26]26 Subclass 26 indent level is 1 Receptacle mount, i.e., "night light" or screw-in type
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 27][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 27]27 Subclass 27 indent level is 1 Fiber optic
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 28][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 28]28 Subclass 28 indent level is 1 Vehicle lamp or casing (2)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 29][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 29]29 Subclass 29 indent level is 2 Articulated type
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 30][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 30]30 Subclass 30 indent level is 2 Pointer or arrow (3)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 31][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 31]31 Subclass 31 indent level is 2 With letter, numeral, or sign, or with provision therefor (4)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 32][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 32]32 Subclass 32 indent level is 2 Simulative
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 34][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 34]34 Subclass 34 indent level is 2 Combined with diverse article
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 35][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 35]35 Subclass 35 indent level is 2 Plural lamp or lens elements, or with provision therefor
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 36][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 36]36 Subclass 36 indent level is 2 Circular or oval lens, or with provision therefor (5)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 37][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 37]37 Subclass 37 indent level is 1 Hand-held, body-attached or lantern type (6)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 38][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 38]38 Subclass 38 indent level is 2 Combined with diverse article
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 39][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 39]39 Subclass 39 indent level is 2 Body-attached
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 40][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 40]40 Subclass 40 indent level is 2 360 deg. lateral light dispersal
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 42][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 42]42 Subclass 42 indent level is 2 Fluorescent tube type
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 43][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 43]43 Subclass 43 indent level is 2 Flexible light shaft
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 44][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 44]44 Subclass 44 indent level is 2 Pivotal head capability
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 45][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 45]45 Subclass 45 indent level is 2 With pistol grip
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 46][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 46]46 Subclass 46 indent level is 2 Beam supplementary to body axis, i.e., light rays directed in line with longitudinal axis
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 50][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 50]50 Subclass 50 indent level is 2 With distinct handle
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 51][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 51]51 Subclass 51 indent level is 1 Combined with diverse article
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 52][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 52]52 Subclass 52 indent level is 2 With communications equipment, e.g., television, radio, etc. (8)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 53][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 53]53 Subclass 53 indent level is 2 With smokers' article
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 54][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 54]54 Subclass 54 indent level is 2 With clock
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 55][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 55]55 Subclass 55 indent level is 2 With plant holder
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 56][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 56]56 Subclass 56 indent level is 2 With mirror, picture frame, or holder therefor
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 57][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 57]57 Subclass 57 indent level is 2 Simulative
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 58][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 58]58 Subclass 58 indent level is 2 With table or cabinet
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 59][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 59]59 Subclass 59 indent level is 2 With fan or ventilator
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 60][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 60]60 Subclass 60 indent level is 1 Resiliently attached, or clamped
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 61][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 61]61 Subclass 61 indent level is 1 Articulated or adjustable (9)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 62][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 62]62 Subclass 62 indent level is 2 Gooseneck type
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 63][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 63]63 Subclass 63 indent level is 2 Pivotal movement
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 66][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 66]66 Subclass 66 indent level is 2 Rectilinear movement
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 67][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 67]67 Subclass 67 indent level is 1 Provision for post attachment or ground insertion (10)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 68][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 68]68 Subclass 68 indent level is 2 Combined with standard (11)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 70][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 70]70 Subclass 70 indent level is 2 Plural radially arranged light units or provision therefor
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 71][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 71]71 Subclass 71 indent level is 2 Axially offset singular light unit (12)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 72][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 72]72 Subclass 72 indent level is 1 Attachable to overhead or vertical surface, i.e., ceiling or wall (13)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 73][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 73]73 Subclass 73 indent level is 2 Simulative shape (14)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 74][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 74]74 Subclass 74 indent level is 2 Recessed within mounting surface
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 75][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 75]75 Subclass 75 indent level is 2 Fluorescent tube type
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 80][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 80]80 Subclass 80 indent level is 2 Plural distinct light sources, or provision therefor (15)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 85][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 85]85 Subclass 85 indent level is 2 With light modifier
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 92][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 92]92 Subclass 92 indent level is 2 Cantilevered or standoff-type support arm
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 93][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 93]93 Subclass 93 indent level is 1 Freestanding fixture or standard (16)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 94][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 94]94 Subclass 94 indent level is 2 Simulative
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 102][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 102]102 Subclass 102 indent level is 2 Plural distinct light sources or modifiers, or provision therefor
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 103][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 103]103 Subclass 103 indent level is 2 Coil effect
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 104][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 104]104 Subclass 104 indent level is 2 Fully enclosed light source
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 105][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 105]105 Subclass 105 indent level is 2 Light modifier open at top only
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 106][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 106]106 Subclass 106 indent level is 2 Bilaterally symmetrical only
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 110][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 110]110 Subclass 110 indent level is 2 Repeating or uniform design about axis (17)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 113][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 113]113 Subclass 113 indent level is 1 Element or attachment
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 114][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 114]114 Subclass 114 indent level is 2 Liquid or gaseous fuel burner or component thereof
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 117][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 117]117 Subclass 117 indent level is 2 Fuel reservoir
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 118][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 118]118 Subclass 118 indent level is 2 Light source cover or modifier, i.e., reflector, screen, or shade (18)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 138][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 138]138 Subclass 138 indent level is 2 Support or trim (26)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 139][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 139]139 Subclass 139 indent level is 3 Bezel, visor, or cover for vehicle lamp
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 140][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 140]140 Subclass 140 indent level is 3 Provision for security or adjustment
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 141][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 141]141 Subclass 141 indent level is 3 Frame, bridge, or harp (27)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 142][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 142]142 Subclass 142 indent level is 3 Foot, mount, or surround (28)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 152][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 152]152 Subclass 152 indent level is 3 Band, grille, or trim panel
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 153][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 153]153 Subclass 153 indent level is 3 Spindle or column (32)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 154][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 154]154 Subclass 154 indent level is 3 Loop, pendant, or finial
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 155][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 155]155 Subclass 155 indent level is 3 Brace or trim arm (33)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class D26 subclass 156][List of Patents for class D26 subclass 156]156 Subclass 156 indent level is 3 Simulative
SEARCH NOTES FOR CLASS D26
(1) For candle cup, bobeche, or similar support or surround, see subclasses 142+.
(2) For lens or bezel see, respectively, subclasses 120+ and 139.
(3) For hand simulation, see subclass 33.
(4) Includes combination with license plate holder. For vehicle signal other than lamp, see D10-109.
(5) For lens per se, see subclasses 120+.
(6) Includes base. For lantern bracket, see subclass 138. For bulb cage, see subclass 119. For static signaling lamp, see D10-114. For table lamp, see subclasses 93+.
(7) Includes patents showing striations, ridges, or depressions arranged around a substantially circular form.
(8) Includes combination with phonograph.
(9) Includes track-type light.
(10) Attachment may be at top or bottom of fixture.
(11) For lamp combined with distinct sign, see subclass 51. For lamp post, per se, see D25-126+. For arm, per se, see subclass 143 or 145.
(12) For cantilevered arm, per se, see subclass 143 or 145.
(13) Includes article that can function as a light fixture as it is shown, with only the insertion of the light source. If any other element is necessary to form the fixture, it is classified as an element in subclasses 113+. If there is doubt as to whether the disclosed article is a light fixture under this or indented subclasses, it is classified as an element under subclasses 113+.
(14) Substantially entire article must be simulative; simulative detail not considered.
(15) For backing plate, collar, surround, or spider, see subclasses 142+. For chandelier body, see subclasses 142+.
(16) Includes combination of base and light source or modifier support. For subcombination, e.g., spindle, foot, modifier, etc., see subclasses 113+.
(17) In determining symmetry in this and in indented subclasses, the harp, control knob, chains, etc., are not considered. Pattern must repeat three or more times.
(18) For fixture backing plate, see subclasses 142+. For shade holder, see subclasses 138+. For segment panel of a shade, globe, etc., see subclass 152.
(19) For vehicle lamp bezel, visor, or cover, see subclass 139. For catadioptric reflector, see D10-111+.
(20) External shape only.
(21) External shape only, visor or cover, see subclass 139.
(22) For vehicle lamp bezel.
(23) Pattern must repeat three or more times.
(24) Exclusive of mount flange.
(25) Exclusive of mount flange.
(26) If the claimed disclosure includes a combination of a wall or ceiling mount support, etc., with a modifier or light source, e.g., socket, article is classified light fixture in subclasses 24+. For combined lamp post and modifier support, see D25-126+.
(27) Includes mantle support.
(28) Includes base member, per se. Includes chandelier body. Includes collar-type surround. For modifier trim band, see subclass 152.
(29) For brace or trim arm, see subclass 155. For mount plate or support having security or adjustment provision, see subclass 140. For plural type, see subclasses 143+.
(30) Pattern must repeat three or more times.
(31) Pattern must repeat three or more times.
(32) For post, see D25-126+.
(33) For support arm, see subclasses 145+.
(34) Includes photographic flashbulb.

This page is produced by the Office of Classification Support (Office of Patent Classification) for the Reference Tools Project.

Please send questions and comments to usptoinfo@uspto.gov .

Note: The Patent and Trademark Depository Library Program (PTDLP) administers a nationwide network of public, state and academic libraries designated as Patent and Trademark Depository Libraries authorized by 35 U.S.C. 13 to: Disseminate Patent and Trademark Information Support Diverse Intellectual Property Needs of the Public. PTDL Contact Information

Note: For information/comments on electronic information products, such as purchasing USPTO data, or to discuss system requirements for magnetic tape products, contact:

     Information Products Division -- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Information Products Division Contact Information
     Or, browse their on-line catalog.

KEY: e Biz=online business system fees=fees forms=formshelp=help laws and regs=laws/regulations definition=definition (glossary)

The Inventors Assistance Center is available to help you on patent matters.Send questions about USPTO programs and services to the USPTO Contact Center (UCC). You can suggest USPTO webpages or material you would like featured on this section by E-mail to the webmaster@uspto.gov. While we cannot promise to accommodate all requests, your suggestions will be considered and may lead to other improvements on the website.

|.HOME | SITE INDEX| SEARCH | eBUSINESS | HELP | PRIVACY POLICY