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CLASSIFICATION ORDER 1841

March 1, 2005

Project No.Z6802

The following classification changes will be effected by this order:

Class Subclass Art Unit Ex'r Search Room No.

Abolished: NONE

Established: NONE

Position Changes:

NONE

Indent Changes:

NONE

Title Changes:

D32 14, 15, 35, 38, 58, 68

D34 1, 5, 6, 15, 17, 28, 33

D99 1, 12, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29, 32, 34, 99

This order includes the following:

A. CLASSIFICATION MANUAL CHANGES

D. DEFINITION CHANGES

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Patent and Trademark Office

CLASSIFICATION ORDER 1841

March 1, 2005

Project No.Z6802

Project Classifiers: Charles Rademaker

Project Leader: Charles Rademaker

Editors: Varona Stevens

CSS Reviewer:

03a-lCLASS D32 WASHI1«;. CLBANING. OR DRYD«; MACKINE

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. . Drainboard

..Mat

. Drying rack or form

..Form

.Clothesline support or attachment

. . Clothespin

...SiI!ulative

...Plural or invertible

. . . separate bia8ing apring

.. .Wire type

. Ironing board

.washboard

.Flatiron

. .Handle attached at one end only

. .Electric type

. .Bl~t or attacl.-nt

...Handle

. . .Holder or stand

.Dust pan or cruJIi) collector

. Laundry sprinkler

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. .Bl_nt or attacbDlent

. Vehicle type

.Combined, e.g., waSher and dryer, etc.

. Laundry or dry cleaning type

. . Wi th external wringer

. . Dryer or extractor

. . Ir«dng or finishing type

. . Dry cleaning type

. . plural tubs

. .With di8tinct external leg or frame

. .SUbstantially cylindrical casing inplan

. Sewer or pipe cleaner .

. Shoe shine type

.Surface treatment, e.g., floor, street,etc.'

. .Occupant support, self-propelled, orhandtrucktype

. .Hand held steamer, cleaner, or vacuum

. . . VaCU\nn type

. . Wi th rotary brush

.. .Multiple

..Vacuum

. . . Upright type

. . . Circular canister in plan

.. .Handle parallel to longitudinal axis

.El-.nt or attaclmlent

..Agitator

..Wringer

. . Control or panel therefor

. . Tub or dr\DR

. '.Refuse collection receptacle or liquiddispenser, e.g., vacuum bag, etc.

. . For Vacu\UD cleaner

. . .Nozzle or attachment therefor

. . . . Combined wi th brush or havingdiverse function

HandleLAUNDERIW, CLEANIm, OR DRYING TOOLS cm

IMPLBMENrS. Laundry or clothespin bag. LaWldry basket, ~, or diaper pail

.Carpet ~r

. .El~t or attachment

.Scraper, duster, ~. or sponge

. . Squeegee

. . Combined

..SiDI1lative

. .With pivotal jaw ~..zing action

. .With fluid collector or dispenser,e.g., rese%VOir, etc.

. . SCraper

. . .Shoe, ski, or cleat type

. . .With ~l. cutting blade

. . .With elongated handle

. . Floor JIOp or brOCBQ. . Wi th elongated handle

. . wi th handle or holder

. Bucket. pail, or attachment therefor

..paint buck~t or roller tray

..Attac1m8nt

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D34-1CLASS D34 MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT

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.Motor Vehicle transportable or pickuptype

.SiDllative

.With distinct stand. support. or ~ls(11

. .Stationary stand or support ~ Be (al

.With clowre

..SWinging

.. .Pedal operated

. . .El~t or attachment

. .Closure or protective hoodHAND CART OR FRAME THEREFOR

.Simulative

.Combined with diverse article (e.g.,cafeteria tray dispenser, etc.)

.Golf cart (31

. ~lbarrow type

.Stable (41

. . ~wheeled

. . Fully 81Closed 8torage cCX!partD8nt

.. .With additional distinct load support

. . Plural load support

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. .Cantilevered ~rt plate or bar

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. Bel t or roller conveyor

.Mobile stair

.Jack or jackstand

.RaDp

.Crane or hoist (S)

..Mobile

. .El~t or attaclmlent

...BoaD

. . . Cab or body

.Pallet

. Barrel, cask or drum

SEARCH NOTES FOR CLASS 034(1) Includes stand, per Be.(2) For cart-type carrier or frame

therefor, S88 8ubc1asses 12+.(3) por golf car, see 012-16.(4) For cart cCXli>ined with refuse

receptacle, 8ee subclass 5.(5) Includes winch, windlass, or capstan.

Includes elevator.

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D99-1CLASS D99 MISCELLANEOUS

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. Wi th transparent panel

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.Converging sides in plan

.With handle. El~t or attac~t

..Pedestal or bier

..Lining

..Handle

..Cover

..Corner plate

. .Coffin screw or element thereof

. .Casket name or handle plate

.. .Handle mountiug type, e.g.,escutcheon, etc.

TOMBSTONE, GRAVE 1fARDR, OR ItONUHE!r1'

. Wi th ground insertion provision

.Combined with urn or flower holder

. Grave surrowd or cover

.SiJlallative

. .Animate representation

..Cross

.VerticallyelongatedRELIGIOUS ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE

SPECIFIED

.Rosary

.Cross or crucifixVAULT, SAFE, OR DEPOSITORY.Mailbox

..SiDUlative

..Combined

...With post

. .Attachable to vertical surface

. Coin holder or bank

..Bank

...CCBnbined

...Sinllative

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* Newly Established Subclass

CLASSIFICATION ORDER 1841 D-1

Definitions Established

Class D32, WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE

Section I – Class Definitions

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

A. Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine.

B. Laundering, Cleaning or Drying Tools or Implements.

Section II – Reference to Other Classes

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:

D4, Brushware, subclasses 100-104 for hand held, power brush; subclasses 104-113 for toothbrush.

D6, Furnishings, subclasses 582-594 for floor mat.

D8, Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358-359 for clothes line reel.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435-441 for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element.

D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy cleaning appliance.

D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 217 for sterilizer or denture cleaning machine.

D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 69 for stair tread.

D27, Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for pipe cleaner.

D28, Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles, subclasses 12-19 for hair dryer; subclass 54.1 for electric hand or face dryer; subclass 63 for bath brush or mitt.

D30, Animal Husbandry, subclasses 158-159 for animal grooming or cleaning implement; subclasses 161-162 for waste collector.

Subclasses

WASHING, CLEANING, OR DRYING MACHINE: Design under the Class Definition for mechanical device for washing, cleaning, vacuuming or drying that includes a power source or provision therefore.

SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS

58, for drying rack or form.

66, for ironing board.

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D4, Brushware, subclasses 100-104 for hand held, power brush; subclasses 104-113 for toothbrush.


D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 217 for sterilizer or denture cleaning machine.

D28, Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles, subclasses 12-19 for hair dryer; subclass 54.1 for electric hand or face dryer.

2 Dishwasher type: Design under subclass 1 for machine for cleansing dishes, tableware and cooking utensils or the like.

Example of a design for a dishwasher.

3 Element or attachment: Design under subclass 2 directed to parts or accessories for dishwasher.

4 Vehicle type: Design under subclass 1 for machine for washing means of transportation such as automobile or the like.


D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy car wash.

5 Combined, e.g., washer and dryer, etc: Design under subclass 1 for cleaning machine combined with dryer.


6 Laundry or dry cleaning type: Design under subclass 1 for machine for washing or chemically cleansing textiles or wearing apparel.

7 With external wringer: Design under subclass 6 that includes a visible mechanical device that extracts fluid by pressing between rollers.

Example of a design for a dishwasher with an external wringer.

8 Dryer or extractor: Design under subclass 6 for removing fluid with heated air.

9 Ironing or finishing type: Design under subclass 6 for machine to remove creases in textiles or apparel by pressing or heat treatment.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

68-73, for flatiron and elements.

10 Dry cleaning type: Design under subclass 6 for cleaning textiles or apparel with chemical solvents.

11 Plural tubs: Design under subclass 6 that includes more than one washbasin.

12 With distinct external leg or frame: Design under subclass 6 with visible supporting member or characteristic casing.

13 Substantially cylindrical casing in plan: Design under subclass 6 with circular frame or body as viewed from the top.


Example of a design for a dishwasher with a cylindrical casing.

Sewer or pipe cleaner: Design under subclass 1 for machine for cleansing underground conduit or hollow cylinder.

(1) Note. Includes element.


D27, Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for tobacco pipe type cleaner.

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Example of a design for a plunger type cleaner.

14.1 Shoe shine type: Design under subclass 1 for a mechanical machine for brushing or cleaning footwear.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 200 for shoeshine cast, kit or footrest.

D4, Brushware, subclasses 100 and 102 for generic powered brush, subclasses 130-135 for bristled brush; subclass 137 for brush with pad like buffing or brushing surface.

Example of a design for a brush type.

15 Surface treatment, e.g., floor, street, etc.: Design under subclass 1 for machine for cleaning surfaces such as floor covering or pavement.

(1) Note. Includes casing.

(2) Note. Includes leaf blower.


D4, Brushware, subclass 119 for plural brush or buffing pad.

16 Occupant support, self-propelled, or hand truck type: Design under subclass 15 that includes provision for user, or contains means of propulsion or is intended to be manually pushed or moved.

17 Hand held steamer, cleaner or vacuum: Design under subclass 15 that is held in the hand and designed to treat or clean with hot vapor or by suction.


Example of a design for a hand held steamer or cleaner.

18 Vacuum type: Design under subclass 17 that operates by suction.


D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy vacuum.

19 With rotary brush: Design under subclass 15 that includes a device consisting of bristles fastened to a support with rotates or oscillates in use.

20 Multiple: Design under subclass 19 that includes plural brush members.

21 Vacuum: Design under subclass 15 for machine that operates by suction.


18, for hand held vacuum.


D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclass 526 for toy vacuum.

22 Upright type: Design under subclass 21 that is configured in a substantially vertical arrangement.

23 Circular canister in plan: Design under subclass 21 that shows a substantially round casing when viewed from the top.


Example of a design for a vacuum with a circular canister in plan.

24 Handle parallel to longitudinal axis: Design under subclass 21 that includes a provision for the hand that is aligned in a plane equidistant with respect to the length of the canister member.

25 Element or attachment: Design under subclass 1 directed to parts or accessories for design classified in subclasses 1 through 24.

26 Agitator: Design under subclass 25 for apparatus that shakes or stirs the contents of a washing machine.

27 Wringer: Design under subclass 25 for apparatus that extracts fluid by pressing between rollers.

28 Control or panel therefor: Design under subclass 25 for portion of a machine where mechanical indicators such as knobs and switches are placed.

29 Tub or drum: Design under subclass 25 for a substantially flat-bottomed vessel used for washing.

30 Refuse collection receptacle or liquid dispenser, e.g., vacuum bag, etc. : Design under subclass 25 for container attachment that holds discarded material or for the release of fluid.

(1) Note. Includes vacuum cleaner bag.

31 For vacuum cleaner: Design under subclass 25 specifically directed to suction-type cleaning machine.

32 Nozzle or attachment therefor: Design under subclass 31 for projecting member at the end of a vacuum hose used to direct airflow or suction.


33 Combined with brush or having diverse function: Design under subclass 31 for nozzle that includes a bristle type brush or has an additional feature.


D4, Brushware, subclasses 116-118 for brush combined with diverse article.

34 Handle: Design under subclass 31 for member for holding or lifting with the hand.

35 LAUNDERING, CLEANING, OR DRYING TOOLS OR IMPLEMENTS: Design under the Class Definition for manually powered cleansing, scraping, dusting or maintenance of textiles or work surfaces.


14.1, for shoeshine machine or appliance.

15, for surface polisher.

17, for hand held steamer, cleaner or vacuum.

19, for cleaner with rotary brush.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclasses 358-359 for clothesline reel.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435-441 for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element.


D27, Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies, subclass 196 for pipe cleaner.


36 Laundry or clothespin bag: Design under subclass 35 for flexible container for soiled textiles or apparel or for holding clip members used to hang items to dry.

37 Laundry basket, hamper or diaper pail: Design under subclass 35 for open or closed container to hold soiled apparel.


53-53.1, for paint bucket.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 304-314 for open bin, tray, or basket; subclasses 294-296 for storage container with hinged lid.


Example of a design for a laundry basket or hamper.

38 Carpet sweeper: Design under subclass 35 for manually powered device used to clean rug or floor covering.

Example of a design for a carpet sweeper.

39 Element or attachment: Design under subclass 38 directed to parts or accessories for carpet sweeper.

40 Scraper, duster, mop or sponge: Design under subclass 39 directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by abrading; dust removal by oscillation, implement used to wash, dust or drying floors; or porous article used to clean by absorbing liquid or applying cleaning fluid or similar material.



D4, Brushware, subclass 118 for brush combined with scraper.

41 Squeegee: Design under subclass 39 for implement with a semi-hard edge that is drawn across a flat surface to remove fluid.

Example of a design for a squeegee.

42 Combined: Design under subclass 39 that includes the disclosure of another article.


D4, Brushware, subclass 118 for brush combined with scraper.

43 Simulative: Design under subclass 39 that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

Example of a design for a simulative sponge.


44 With pivotal jaw squeezing action: Design under subclass 39 that includes members that swing together and press against one another.

45 With fluid collector or dispenser, e.g., reservoir, etc.: Design under subclass 39 that includes a container type attachment that holds, collects or releases fluid.

46 Scraper: Design under subclass 40 directed to manual driven tool for cleaning by abrading only.

Example of a design for a scraper.

47 Shoe, ski, or cleat type: Design under subclass 46 directed specifically to clean footwear, ski-type runner or projecting members for traction on the underside of footwear.


D6, Furnishings, subclasses 588-586 for bath or doormat.

D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 793-795 for golf tool or brush.

48 With removable cutting blade: Design under subclass 46 that includes the provision for a detachable abrading edge member.

49 With elongated handle: Design under subclass 46 that includes a holding member with an exaggerated length.

50 Floor mop or broom: Design under subclass 40 for an elongated bristled brush or assembly of absorbent fibers attached to a handle use for washing, dusting or drying floors.

51 With elongated handle: Design under subclass 40 that includes a holding member with an exaggerated length.


D4, Brushware, subclasses 104-113 for toothbrush.

52 With handle or holder: Design under subclass 40 that includes a defined area for the hand or support.


53 Bucket, pail, or attachment therefore: Design under subclass 35 for cylindrical vessel used for holding or carrying liquids or solids, or accessory therefore.

53.1 Paint bucket or roller tray: Design under subclass 53 for holding liquid pigment or stain mixture.


D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 435-441 for paint can rim lid, pouring attachment or similar element; subclasses 516- 433 for paint bottle, jar or can.

D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 68 for tool or accessory tray for ladder or scaffold.

Example of a design for a paint roller tray.

54 Attachment: Design under subclass 53 for accessory for designs classified in subclass 53 and 53.1.

55 Sink tray, dish rack, mat or drainboard: Design under subclass 35 for shallow flat receptacle with a raised edge for lining or liner for wash basin or countertop or support for holding glasses or table ware.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS: D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment,

subclass 308 for attachments to sink.

56 Drainboard: Design under subclass 55 for substantially flat or sloping receptacle used for collecting fluid under drying dishes or other items.


Example of a design for a drainboard.

57 Mat: Design under subclass 55 for liner for sink or drying tray.

58 Drying rack or form: Design under subclass 35 for supporting wet material as it becomes free from moisture or fluid.



61-65, for clothespin.



Caption: Example of a design for a drying rack.


59 Form: Design under subclass 58 that is of a specific contour used to configure a wet or steamed article to dry in particular shape.

60 Clothesline support or attachment: Design under subclass 35 for pins or clips that support wet articles during the drying process.



61 Clothespin: Design under subclass 60 for clip or pin used to fasten clothing to a clothesline.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclasses 394 -398 for generic clamp.

Example of a design for a clothespin.

62 Simulative: Design under subclass 61 that includes an ornamental feature or features that show the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or form.

63 Plural or invertible: Design under subclass 61 that includes more than one grip surface or may be inverted in use.

64 Separate biasing spring: Design under subclass 61 for clamp type laundry clip.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclass 395 for generic spring biased clamp.

65 Wire type: Design under subclass 61 configured from a thin filament or strand.

66 Ironing board: Design under subclass 35 for long narrow support used as a working surface as material is ironed.


67 Washboard: Design under subclass 35 for a board with a corrugated surfaces on which clothes can be scrubbed in the process of laundering.

Example of a design for a washboard.

68 Flatiron: Design under subclass 35 for instrument used to iron textiles or apparel.

(1) Note. Includes flatiron combined with holder.


D13 Equipment for Production, Distribution, or Transformation of Energy, subclass 153 for electrical cord.

Example of a design for a clothes iron or flatiron.

69 Handle attached at one end only: Design under subclass 68 that includes a holding member that is open at one end.

70 Electric type: Design under subclass 68 that is electrically operated.

71 Element or attachment: Design directed to parts or accessories for subject matter classified in subclasses 68-70.


72 Handle: Design under subclass 71 directed to grip member for an iron.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclasses 300-320 for generic handle.

73 Holder or stand: Design under subclass 71 for support for an iron.

74 Dust pan or crumb collector: Design under subclass 35 for receptacle used to gather debris from a floor or a table.

75 Laundry sprinkler: Design under subclass 35 for a receptacle or bottle used to hold and dispense water or fluid during the ironing process.


D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 591-593 for Shaker or Dispenser.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 516-575 for bottle or jug.


Modifications

Insert: the following

Class D34, MATERIAL OR ARTICLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT


This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Refuse of Trash Equipment

2. Hand Cart of Frame Therefor

3. Conveying, Lifting or Transferring Article

(1) Note. All patents in this class are classified by full-line disclosure

Section II – References to Other Classes


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 272 for trunk or shipping container; subclasses 273-303 for enclosed storage or carrying container (e.g., tool box, brief case, suitcase or similar article); subclasses 315-317 for hand held caddy or open type carrying container.

D6, Furnishings, subclasses 396-490 for merchandising or storage furniture, e.g., mobile bookcase, mobile bar or work surface; subclasses 406.1-406.6 for over-bed type table, tray or lap desk.

D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 305-307 for beverage service equipment combined with cart; subclasses 550.1-554.4 for food serving tray; subclasses 619-625 for portable beverage container holder; subclasses 709-710 for lunch box or picnic basket.

D8, Tools and Hardware, subclass 499 for chain or link for conveyor.

D12, Transportation, subclass 16 for passenger carrying golf cart; subclasses 93-99 for trash collecting vehicle; subclasses 500-603 for tire or tire tread.

D15, Machines not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 10-33 for earth working machinery.

D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 533-560 for vehicle models or a toy representation of a vehicle; subclass 535 for toy stroller or baby carriage; subclass 556 for toy forklift.

D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 131 disposal or destruction container for medical equipment.

D30, Animal Husbandry, subclasses 158-159 for animal grooming or cleaning implement; subclass 161 for animal waste collector; subclass 162 for animal waste type scoop or rake.


D32, Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, subclass 37 for laundry basket or hamper; subclass 53 for bucket; subclass 74 for silent butler.

Subclasses

1 REFUSE OR TRASH EQUIPMENT: Design under the Class Definition for waste or garbage disposal.


D12, Transportation, subclasses 93-99 for trash collecting vehicle.

D23, Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclasses 270-313 for sanitary fixture.


Example of a design for a refuse or trash container.

12 HAND CART OR FRAME THEREFOR: Design under the Class Definition for manually drawn vehicle for moving small articles or structure therefor.


D6, Furnishings, subclasses 396-490 for merchandising or storage furniture, (e.g., mobile bookcase, mobile bar or work surface); subclasses 406.1-406.6 for wheeled type over-bed table, tray or lap desk.

D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 305-307, for beverage service equipment combined with cart.

D12, Transportation, subclass 16 for passenger carrying golf cart; subclasses 17-20 for vehicle drawn by animal; subclasses 93-99, for trash collecting vehicle; subclasses 500-603 for tire or tire tread.



D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Equipment, subclass 535 for toy stroller or baby carriage.

D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 131 for disposal or destruction container for medical equipment.

Example of a design for a hand cart.

CONVEYING, LIFTING OR TRANSFERRING ARTICLE: Design under the Class Definition for moving or elevating articles.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 272 for trunk or shipping container; subclasses 273-303 for enclosed storage or carrying container (e, g., tool box, brief case, suitcase or similar article); subclasses 315-317 for hand held caddy or open type carrying container.

D6, Furnishings, subclasses 406.1-406.6 for over bed type table, tray or lap desk.

D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 550.1-554.4 for food serving tray; subclasses 619-625 for portable beverage container holder; subclasses 709-710 for lunch box or picnic basket.

D8, Tools and Hardware, subclass 499 for chain or link for conveyor.

D12, Transportation, subclasses 1-132 for vehicles.


D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 556 for toy forklift.

D24, Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 131 for disposal or destruction container for medical equipment.

D30, Animal Husbandry, subclass 162 for animal waste type scoop or rake.

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D32, Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine, subclass 37 for laundry basket or hamper; subclass 53 for bucket; subclass 74 for silent butler.

Example of a design for a conveying article.


Modifications

Insert: the following

Class D99, MISCELLANEOUS


This class provides for design patent claiming ornamental design for:

1. Casket

2. Tombstone, Grave Marker, or Monument

3. Religious Article Not Elsewhere Specified

4. Vault, Safe, or Depository

5. Miscellaneous

Section II – Reference to Other Classes


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 207-212 for key holder, keeper or case.

D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 524-528 for chalice.

D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 117-129 for holiday season decoration; subclass 130.1 for Christmas tree stand; subclass 131.1 for incense burner; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 95-116 for religious medal; subclass 122 for religious table shine; subclass 123 for crèche; subclasses 131-164 for religious sculpture or wall ornament.

D19, Office Supplies: Artists’ and Teachers’ Materials, subclasses 75-94 for desk type document holder; subclasses 95-98 for desk furnishing.

D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 58 for stage set.

D26, Lighting, subclasses 9-23 for candleholder or candelabrum.

Subclasses

1 CASKET: Design under the Class Definition for burial type container or coffin for interment of remains or container for ashes.


1-16, for element or attachment.


20, for burial vault.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclass 272 for trunk or shipping container; Cross-Reference Art Collection 903 for jewelry box or tableware case.

2 Combined with support: Design under subclass 1 that includes a holder or legs to bear weight or to keep from falling or slipping.

3 Simulative: Design under subclass 1 that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.

(1) Note. The search for caskets that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

4 With transparent panel: Design under subclass 1 that includes a window like opening for viewing.

5 Urn: Design under subclass 1 for a vase like container for holding ashes.


D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 143-163 for flower holder.

Example of a design for a funeral urn.

6 Converging sides in plan: Design under subclass 1 that includes surfaces that join the top and bottom which bend or come together.

7 With handle: Design under subclass 1 that includes member or members for lifting.



D8, Tools and Hardware, Dig. 1-10 for handle digests.

Example of a design for a funeral urn with handle.

8 Element or attachment: Design under subclass 1 for part or accessories for casket or coffin or burial urn or the like.

9 Pedestal or bier: Design under subclass 8 for a stand on which a coffin is placed before burial.

10 Lining: Design under subclass 8 for the covering for the interior surface of a coffin.

11 Handle: Design under subclass 8 for member or lifting a coffin or burial container.


D8, Tools and Hardware, Dig. 1-10, handle digests.

12 Cover: Design under subclass 8 for to top or lid of a burial container.


20, for grave or vault cover.

13 Corner plate: Design under subclass 8 for support member used at the point of intersection of planes in a burial container.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclasses 354-381 for generic support, guide or spacer; subclass 403 corner protector for door, window, etc.

14 Coffin screw or element thereof. Design under subclass 8 for cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical of advancing spiral threads for a burial container.



D8, Tools and Hardware, subclass 387, for screw.

15 Casket name or handle plate: Design under subclass 8 for an attachment for burial container for engraving information.

16 Handle mounting type, e.g., escutcheon, etc.: Design under subclass 15 for escutcheon for lifting member.


D8, Tools and Hardware, subclass 350-353 for escutcheon.

17 TOMBSTONE, GRAVE MARKER, OR MONUMENT: Design under the Class Definition for memorial for burial place or formal memorial to celebrate an event or person.


12, for casket cover.

27, for crucifix.


D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 10-44 for sign.

18 With ground insertion provision. Design under subclass 17 that includes provision for being held in the earth.

19 Combined with urn or flower holder: Design under subclass 17 that includes provision for vase or flower support.


D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 143-163 for flower holder.

Example of a design for a tombstone combined with an urn or flower holder.


20 Grave surround or cover: Design under subclass 17 for edge for grave area or grave surface cap.



12, for casket cover

22 Animate representation: Design under subclass 21 wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof.

Example of a design for a tombstone with an animate representation.

23 Cross: Design under subclass 21 wherein the simulative feature is a symbolic representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified.

24 Vertically elongated: Design under subclass 21 where the length is exaggerated with respect to the width.

25 RELIGIOUS ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED: Design under the Class Definition for article used for religion, spiritual belief or worship not elsewhere specified.

(1) Note. Includes appliance used in the celebration of a religious ceremony, such as a baptismal font, tabernacle, monstrance, or similar article.


D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclasses 117-129 for holiday season decoration; subclass 130.1 for Christmas tree stand; subclass 131.1 for incense burner; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 95-116 for religious medal; subclass 122 for religious table shine; subclass 123 for crèche; subclasses 131-164 for religious sculpture or wall ornament.

D26, Lighting, subclasses 9-23 for candleholder or candelabrum.

26 Rosary: Design under subclass 25 for a string of beads on which prayers may be counted.



D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments, subclass 11 for strung jewelry.

Example of a design for a rosary.

27 Cross or crucifix: Design under subclass 25 for a religious symbol with a “T” structure.

Example of a design for a cross or crucifix.

28 VAULT, SAFE, OR DEPOSITORY: Design under the Class Definition for security-type, reinforced container for valuables or secure means to entrust valuables.


(1) Note. Includes coin holder or tray.

(2) Note. Includes bank type depository deposit or withdrawal apparatus.

(3) Note. Includes radioactive protective type vault.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 294-302 for jewel or storage box.

D18, Printing and Office Machinery, subclass 3.1 for coin or money counter type machine.

29 Mailbox: Design under subclass 28 for a container for deposit of mail.

(1) Note. Includes newspaper receptacle.


Example of a design for a mailbox.


(1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 270-271.12 for simulative storage box.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 600-681 for simulative disposable packaging.

31 Combined: Design under subclass 28 that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.

32 With post: Design under subclass 31 that includes the disclosure of a vertical, elongated support.


(1) Note. Includes post, per se.


D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclasses 126-135 for post or beam

Example of a design for a mailbox with post.

33 Attachable to a vertical surface: Design under subclass 28 that includes a provision for being secured to an upright member or plane.

34 Coin holder or bank: Design under subclass 28 for securing or supporting small pieces usually flat and circular authorized by a government for use as money.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 232-246 for handbag or purse; subclasses 247-253, for wallet.

D18, Printing and Office Machinery, subclasses 3.1-4.3 for coin handling machine or cash register.

D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 1 through 9 for vending machine.

35 Bank: Design under subclass 34 for container for holding money.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 294-302 for jewel or storage box.


D18, Printing and Office Machinery, subclasses 3.1-4.6 for coin handling machine, cash register and point-of-sale terminal.

D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment, subclasses 1 through 9 for vending machine.

Example of a design for a bank.

36 Combined: Design under subclass 35 that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.


(1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

38 Animate: Design under subclass 37 wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 271.2-271.3 for storage box simulating an animal.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 601-630 for disposable packaging simulating an animal.

D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 576-657 for toy animal figure.


Example of a design for a bank that simulates an animal.

39 Humanoid: Design under subclass 38 wherein the simulative feature is a human animal or part thereof.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 271.3 for storage box simulating a human being.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 614-629 for disposable packaging simulating a human being.

D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 585- 595 for toy action figure; subclasses 621-649 for doll or toy human figure.

40 Quadruped: Design under subclass 38 wherein the simulative feature is directed to a four legged animal.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 271.2 for storage box simulating an animal.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 607-613 for disposable packaging simulating a quadruped.

D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 576-657 for toy animal figure.

41 Building: Design under subclass 37 wherein the simulative feature is directed to a construction such as a house, bridge or similar structure.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 271.6 for storage box simulating a building.


D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 636-641 for disposable packaging simulating a building or part thereof.

D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 834-838 for tent.

D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclasses 1- 34 for structure or building; subclass 58 for stage set.

42 Vehicle: Design under subclass 37 wherein the simulative feature is directed to a means of transportation.


D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 271.11 and 271.12 for storage box simulating a vehicle.

D9, Packages and Containers for Goods, subclasses 672-678 for disposable packaging simulating a vehicle.

D12, Transportation, 1-132 for vehicles, per se.

D21 Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclasses 424- 435 for toy vehicle; subclasses 533-560 for toy representation of vehicle.

43 Element or attachment: Design under subclass 28 directed to parts or accessories for designs not elsewhere specified.

99 MISCELLANEOUS: Design under the Class Definition for miscellaneous ornamental designs not elsewhere provided for.

(1) Note. Includes lamp lighter.


D25, Building Units and Construction Elements, subclass 58 for stage set.

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