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Class 002
APPAREL
Class Definition:
This is the generic class for garments and other devices to
be worn by mankind to adorn, cover or protect the body or
person. Included within the class are (1) such garments or
devices, per se, (2) combinations of such garments or devices
with other things where the combination is not elsewhere
provided for, (3) processes of, and patterns for making such
garments or devices, (4) subcombinations of garments and the
like, not elsewhere provided for and processes of manufacture
relating to such subcombinations, and (5) garment supporters
and retainers (see search notes below).
(1) Note. In general, processes of making particular types
of garments have been classified in the subclass pertaining
to the particular garment made.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
243.1 for processes applicable to a number of different
types of garments. Subcombinations of particular garments
have been classified in the garment subclass unless such
subcombinations have been specifically provided for in the
subclasses indented under subclass 243.1. Subcombinations
applicable to a number of different types of garments have
been classified in subclasses 243.1+.
300 through 342, for garment supporters and retainers.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., for a single or combined
fastener or retainer device used to support or retain a
garment or to hold parts of a garment supporter together
where no significant structure or feature of the garment or
part held is claimed. These include (a) two fastening devices
even though connected by a single strand; (b) a device to
hold the ends of a belt, strip, or strand; (c) a device to
hold the ends of a belt, strip, or strand together to form a
loop even though claimed in combination with such belt,
strip, or strand; or (d) a single or combined fastening means
even though supporting or fastening together two or more
garments or parts of a garment supporter. Class 2 takes all
other garment supporters or retainers or parts thereof not
provided for.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, for miscellaneous footwear,
such as boots, shoes, and leggings.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 329 for a
head covering carrying an indicia where any modification of
the head covering is merely for receiving the indicia.
63, Jewelry, for ornaments of precious metal and stones
adapted to be worn on the person.
66, Textiles: Knitting, 171 for garments closely allied
with knitting methods or distinguished mainly by the knitted
fabric thereof.
112, Sewing, appropriate subclasses for processes and
apparatus for sewing, and for sewn articles not specifically
provided for in any other class.
119, Animal Husbandry, 712 for body worn apparel for
controlling, restraining, or handling an animal; subclasses
850+ for a body worn protective shield or apparel; subclasses
856+ for a collar or other body- or appendage-encircling
band, particularly subclass 857 if for a human being; and
subclass 907 for a harness of general utility.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, 204 for apparel and analogous
structure combined with means to heat the same by means other
than electricity.
132, Toilet, subclass 215 for mustache holders or guards,
subclasses 219+ for combs to be worn in the hair, subclasses
273+ for hair fasteners, particularly subclass 274 for hair
nets, subclasses 53+ for hair structure, subclasses 57.1+ for
hat fasteners, and subclasses 73+ for artificial coverings
for finger nails.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for apparel and fabrics
having electric heating means.
220, Receptacles, see the Notes to the definition of subclass
200 for references to closures in other classes.
223, Apparel Apparatus, for machines and machine methods for
making, repairing and maintaining in proper condition
articles of apparel and analogous articles. See (1) Note
under the class definition of Class 223.
297, Chairs and Seats, 464, and especially 468+ for safety
belt or harness attachable to the chair or seat (e.g., of a
vehicle); and see the search notes therein for other loci for
vehicle attachable safety harness.
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting,
41 for spectacles and eyeglasses whose transparent elements
have an optical characteristic, or whose frames in the
absence of such optical characteristic lack any body
protecting structure. See section V of the Class 351 Class
Definition for the detailed classification line between
spectacles and goggles. See Class 2 (this class), subclasses
15+ for eye shields having a mere protective function.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, for a stock-material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 26 for a toy adapted to be
worn or attached to the body.
450, Foundation Garments, appropriate subclasses for a
garment specifically designed to fit the human body to
protect, compress, support, restrain, or alter the
configuration of the body torso or a portion thereof.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 1 for an
orthopedic device and method and subclasses 41+ for a body
protecting or restraining device.
604, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for devices similar to
apparel having therapeutic functions.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,
108 for wearing apparel combined with a therapeutic device
for applying light rays or analogous rays to the body, or
modifying the temperature of the body or applying electricity
to the body, which is limited by claimed structure to
therapeutic use.
623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts
Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor, 7 for brassieres
which include an artificial breast.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Miscellaneous apparel and analogous devices not elsewhere
provided for.
Subclass:
2.11
Astronaut's body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector comprising a body suit which covers the trunk,
arms, and legs of the wearer and which is intended and
constructed to be worn above the Earth's atmosphere.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 200.24 for a device for supplying a breathable
gas to a person; especially, subclass 201.19 for a device to
transmit or facilitate voice transmission from a face mask,
hood, or helmet, and subclasses 201.29+ for a body supported
head covering and a body garment; in particular, subclass
202.11 where the body garment is a flight suit.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically
heated garment.
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for a radiation shielded
garment.
414, Material or Article Handling, 1 for a hand controlled
article manipulator and subclass 8 for a hand controlled
article manipulator combined with a radiation shield.
600, Surgery, 19 for subject matter relating to an anti-G
suit.
Subclass:
2.12
Having relatively rotatable coaxial coupling component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.11. Astronaut's
body cover wherein the body suit includes a trunk covering
part and an appendage covering part (e.g., arm, leg, head)
which parts are tubular at their point of connection and
relatively rotatable about their common axis.
Subclass:
2.13
Having convoluted component:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.11. Astronaut's
body cover wherein one part of the body suit is made movable
relative to another part of the body suit by a series of
adjacent ridges and valleys formed in it and wherein the
ridges are movable toward or away from adjacent ridges.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
138, Pipes and Tubular Conduits, 121 for a corrugated
flexible tube or pipe of general utility.
285, Pipe Joints or Couplings, 226 for a bellow type
flexible joint between rigid members.
Subclass:
2.14
Aviator's body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector comprising a body suit which covers the trunk,
arms, and legs of the wearer and which is intended and
constructed to be worn by an aircraft crew member within the
bounds of the Earth's atmosphere.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.1 for an aviator's helmet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 200.24 for a device for supplying a breathable
gas to a person; especially, subclass 201.19 for a device for
transmitting voice communication from a face mask, helmet, or
hood, and subclasses 201.29+ for a body covering and a body
supported head covering; in particular, subclass 202.11 for a
flight suit.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically
heated garment.
244, Aeronautics, subclass 143 for a garment attached to a
parachute.
600, Surgery, 19 for subject matter relating to an anti-G
suit.
Subclass:
2.15
Underwater diver's body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector comprising a body enclosing suit which covers the
trunk, arms, and legs of the wearer and which is intended and
constructed to be worn by a diver underwater.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 200.24 for a device for supplying a breathable
gas to a person; especially, subclass 200.29 for a device for
dispersing exhaust gases from a diver's mask, helmet, or
other underwater apparatus into ambient water, subclass
201.11 for a draw type snorkel, and subclass 201.27 for a
diver's body covering having a body supported head covering.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for electrically heated
wearing apparel.
340, Communications: Electrical, subclass 850 for an
underwater communication device.
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting,
subclass 43 for glasses designed for underwater use.
367, Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and
Devices, 131 for an acoustic underwater communication
device.
379, Telephonic Communications, subclass 175 for telephonic
communication equipment for underwater use (i.e., in a diving
suit, etc.) and subclass 430 for a body supported
communication device (i.e., in headwear, etc.).
405, Hydraulic and Earth Engineering, 185 for a diving suit
combined with a grapple, underwater power propulsion device,
elevator, or other means pertaining to hydraulic
engineering.
414, Material or Article Handling, 1 for a hand controlled
article manipulator and subclass 8 for a hand controlled
article manipulator combined with a radiation shield.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 88 for a personal
flotation device and subclasses 102+ for a body garment
having buoyancy means to sustain the user floating in the
water.
Subclass:
2.16
Having an insulation layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.15. Diver's suit
including a body suit layer and a second layer of material
approximately equal in size to the body suit to limit heat
transfer.
Subclass:
2.17
Having a garment closure (e.g., zipper, Velcro (TM), etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.15. Diver's suit
wherein the diving suit includes a fastener which releasably
holds together two sections of the body suit.
Subclass:
2.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Devices
specially designed to resist penetration, as by projectiles,
swords, knives, etc., where (1) features of shape for fitting
the body or (2) means for wearing or otherwise securing the
device to the body, are claimed.
(1) Note. This class, subclasses 410+, particularly
subclasses 6.1+ for such subject matter designed to protect
the head only.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
109, Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device, 78 for
such devices where only the rigid penetration resistive wall
structure is claimed.
152, Resilient Tires and Wheels, subclasses 167-207 for
armored resilient tires.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock-material product in the form of a web,
sheet or block embodying a penetration resistant component,
and especially subclass 911 (a cross-reference art
collection) for a penetration resistant product.
Subclass:
4
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices
comprising coverings to repel mosquitoes, bees, flies, or the
like.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
appropriate subclasses for an insect repelling composition
and especially 402 for a coating or impregnant comprising a
composition of that class on a base which may be a head
guard, by name only.
Subclass:
5
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices
comprising helmets specially adapted for the use of firemen.
Subclass:
6.1
Aviator's helmet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Head covering
specifically configured and intended to be used by an
aircraft crew member.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.11 for a body enclosing suit for an astronaut having a
helmet.
2.14 for a body enclosing suit for an aviator having a
helmet.
6.6 for a soldier's helmet.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 200.24 for a head covering with an oxygen
supply.
Subclass:
6.2
Having article attaching means:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Aviator's
helmet including a mount for securing an article, which
article has a function other than to guard or protect the
wearer's head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
422 for a helmet having article attaching means and not
specifically intended for use by an aviator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 201.15 for a helmet with an oxygen supply;
especially, subclass 201.16 for a head covering having means
to keep a head shield clear (e.g., wiper, etc.) and subclass
201.19 for a head covering having an oxygen feed and means to
facilitate voice communication.
340, Communications: Electrical, 945 for an aircraft
indicating system or alarm.
345, Computer Graphics Processing, Operator Interface
Processing, and Selective Visual Display Systems, subclass 8
for an indicating system or alarm in the pilot's
line-of-sight (e.g., heads-up display, etc.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
subclass 815 for a body or garment attached lens with a
support and subclasses 879+ for a body or apparel attached
mirror with a support.
379, Telephonic Communications, subclass 430 for a body
supported communication device (e.g., headgear, etc.).
Subclass:
6.3
Having eye shield (e.g., goggles, visor, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.1. Aviator's
helmet including an eye guard or protector which is
transparent to at least a portion of the visible spectrum and
is located or positionable in the aviator's line of sight.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.7 for a helmet having an eye shield specifically intended
for use by a soldier.
15 for an eye shield not specifically intended for use by an
aviator or soldier.
424 for a guard or protector for the head having a face
shield not specifically intended for use by an aviator or
soldier.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, subclass 201.24 for a head covering with an
oxygen supply.
Subclass:
6.4
Plural shields:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.3. Aviator's
helmet including at least two eye guards or protectors for an
aviator's eye.
Subclass:
6.5
Pivotal shield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.3. Aviator's
helmet including an eye guard or protector which is attached
to the helmet and rotatable about a fixed point.
Subclass:
6.6
Soldier's (i.e., ground based trooper) helmet:
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Head covering
specifically configured and intended to be used by a ground
based military person.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
89, Ordnance, subclass 36.05 for a gun attached shield to
protect an ordnance operating person.
Subclass:
6.7
Having eye shield:
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.6. Soldier's
helmet including an eye guard or protector which is
transparent to at least a portion of the visible spectrum and
is located or positionable in the line of sight of the
soldier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
6.3 for a helmet having an eye shield for an aviator.
15 for an eye shield not specifically intended for use by a
soldier or aviator.
Subclass:
6.8
Having movable mechanical energy absorbing means (e.g.,
spring, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 6.6. Soldier's
helmet including a mechanical component such as a spring,
pivot, etc., which is configured so as to move relative to
the soldier's head so as to absorb some of the impact force
imparted to the helmet.
Subclass:
7
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices
constructed to prevent sun-stroke or to counteract or protect
from the effects of heat.
Subclass:
8
This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Devices designed
to protect from the heat and glare of welding and similar
operations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11 for similar devices not supported by the head.
Subclass:
9
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices
designed to protect the face, as baseball masks, boxing
masks, nose guards, and the like.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for face guards supported by the head and designed to
protect from the heat and glare of welding and similar
operations.
206 for face coverings functioning other than as guards or
protectors.
424 for a head guard that includes a face protector.
Subclass:
10
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Eye shields,
attached to or made a part of a hat or cap.
Subclass:
11
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Eye shields and
the like carried in the hand or supported on some part of the
body other than the head.
Subclass:
12
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Eye shields
designed to protect the eyes by shading.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
209.3 for additional combined eye shades and interrupted or
strap-type crowns.
Subclass:
13
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Devices
comprising eye shades adapted to be attached to eyeglasses or
spectacles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting,
44 for spectacles and eyeglasses with anti-glare or shading,
such as where the lenses have a light modifying
characteristic as in light filtering, polarizing, or
absorbing.
Subclass:
15
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device in
which significance is attributed to means intended to protect
the eyes of the wearer.
(1) Note. This subclass includes an eyeshield that entirely
obstructs the vision of a wearer, such as a blindfold.
Subclass:
16
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Devices
designed to guard or protect the hand or arm.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
158 159+ and 170, for other hand coverings.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 25
for hand and finger attachments designed to facilitate the
handling of material and articles.
Subclass:
17
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices
attached to reins, tool handles, bicycle handle bars,
automobile driving wheels, and the like, to protect the
hands.
Subclass:
18
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices
comprising gloves for use in boxing.
Subclass:
19
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices
comprising gloves for use in playing baseball.
Subclass:
20
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices
comprising padlike devices worn to protect the palms or other
parts of the hand.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
158 and 159+, for mittens and gloves.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 435 for other insulated
hand-pad protectors.
38, Textiles: Ironing or Smoothing, subclass 95 for hand
protectors for use with flat irons.
188, Brakes, 65.1 for strand brakes having hand-protective
features.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 25
for hand and finger attachments for the handling of articles
and subclass 149 for handle and strap-type carriers having
hand-protective features.
Subclass:
21
This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices
comprising shields for the fingers or thumbs only.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
131, Tobacco, subclass 186 and 257+ for finger supported
cigar and cigarette holding means.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 25
for finger attachments designed to facilitate the handling of
material or articles.
Subclass:
22
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Devices
comprising shields for leg, usually for the use of athletes.
Subclass:
23
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Devices
comprising pads and other protecting devices permanently
attached to trousers.
Subclass:
24
This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Devices
comprising shields for the knee only.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
62 for similar devices worn to protect the knees of garments
from wear.
Subclass:
44
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices to brace and support the back and shoulders.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters which may
incidentally brace the body but which have no special body
bracing features, such as pads or wide fabrics.
459 for a guard or protector for the shoulder (e.g.,
football shoulder pads, shoulder strap protectors, etc.).
467 for a guard or protector for the back.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 2 and 96 for brassieres
and corsets, respectively, combined with shoulder or back
braces.
Subclass:
45
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices to brace and support the shoulders only.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supports which may incidentally
brace the body but which have no special body bracing
features, such as pads or wide fabrics.
459 for a guard or protector for the shoulder (e.g.,
football shoulder pads, shoulder strap protectors, etc.).
Subclass:
46
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices comprising garments worn primarily to protect other
garments from wear or injury.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
175.6 for a hat having a removable weather guard.
209.11 for a head covering having a convertible crown.
231 for trouser protectors.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 54 for machines and machine
methods for making dress shields.
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 153 for protective
liners, covers or shields for corsets.
Subclass:
47
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices usually
of skirt form, including means for covering the bottom
portions of a woman's skirts both on the outside and the
inside to protect the garments from mud, water, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 for edge bindings or protectors for skirts.
Subclass:
48
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices of the
apron type.
Subclass:
49.1
Infant's bib:
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Garment
protector dimensioned to be worn over the chest of a small
child and intended to protect an underlying garment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
48 50-52, for a protective apron.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 873 for a garment type infant restraint used
to protect an injury.
297, Chairs and Seats, 464 for a garment type restraint to
secure a person in a chair or seat.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 861 for a design patent for an
apron.
Subclass:
49.2
Having pocket for receiving debris or article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Infant's
garment protector including a pouch intended to catch crumbs
or hold an item.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 148.1 for an
article carrier supporting or including a liquid holding
receiver.
248, Supports, 102 for a support for an infant's bottle.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 863 and 864 for a
design patent for a bib having a debris or article receiver.
Subclass:
49.3
Having fastener for attachment to tray or table:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Infant's
garment protector including a lower extension having means to
secure the extension to a high chair tray, table, or other
food supporting surface.
Subclass:
49.4
Multilayer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.1. Infant's
garment protector wherein the bib includes at least two
layers of material dimensioned to be worn over the chest of a
small child.
(1) Note. The layer may be laminated or separable.
Subclass:
49.5
Removable layer:
This subclass is indented under subclass 49.4. Infant's
garment protector wherein the bib includes means to enable
the top layer of material to be readily removed.
Subclass:
50
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices adapted
for wear during hair cutting or other barbering operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
174 for a device worn upon the head to shield an eye or
the face during toilet operations such as shampooing, hair
cutting, or the like.
Subclass:
51
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices adapted
primarily for men's wear.
Subclass:
52
This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices
comprising ties and supports for aprons, usually of the
waistband type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
220 for waistbands.
221 for adjustable or elastic waistbands.
Subclass:
53
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices
comprising armpit shields, usually impervious to moisture.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 54 for machines and machine
processes for making dress shields.
Subclass:
54
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices
combined with garments.
Subclass:
55
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices
provided with means for supporting them independently of a
garment, as by means of straps.
Subclass:
56
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices
provided with garment attaching means.
Subclass:
57
This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices
comprising frames of wire or equivalent material to hold the
shields in proper extended position.
Subclass:
58
Methods of making armpit shields.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 54 for machine processes
for making dress shields.
Subclass:
59
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices adapted
to protect the sleeves and cuffs of garments.
Subclass:
60
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices
comprising attachments for collars or cuffs to prevent
soiling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
142 for collar bindings.
Subclass:
61
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices
comprising protectors for stockings, except those restricted
to the knee.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2 for similar
devices worn outside the shoe.
Subclass:
62
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices
comprising protectors for the knees of all garments,
including stockings.
Subclass:
63
This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices
comprising caplike devices to protect hats from soiling while
being tried on.
Subclass:
64
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices intended for use for burial purposes only.
Subclass:
65
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices made essentially of fur.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, subclass 400 for a sewn leather product not
elsewhere provided for.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a stock-material product in the form of a
single or plural layer web or sheet which may embody natural
fur or leather, especially 85 for animal skin with the fur
thereon, subclass 151 for a web or sheet having an artificial
leather grain surface, subclass 473 for a laminate including
leather, and subclass 904 (a cross-reference art collection)
for an artificial leather sheet.
Subclass:
66
This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Devices of the
handmuff type.
Subclass:
67
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices specially adapted to be worn while bathing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.15 for a body suit worn by an underwater diver.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 200.24 for an underwater diving suit having an
oxygen supply.
450, Foundation Garments, 7 for bathing suits incorporating
brassiere structure and wherein the disclosure is clear that
the lower torso portion of the garment provides a definite
supporting or compressing function contrasted with a mere
"skin-tight" fit.
Subclass:
68
This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Devices
comprising bathing caps.
Subclass:
69
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices comprising miscellaneous coverings for the body and
subcombinations thereof not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. Lap robes are in this subclass unless there is
claimed upon the lap robe some structure for securing it to
the vehicle or cooperating with some part of the vehicle.
Such inventions are found in Class 296, Land Vehicles: Bodies
and Tops, subclass 81.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 204 for analogous
structures, having heating means other than electrical.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for like structures
wherein the heating means is electrical.
296, Land Vehicles: Bodies and Tops, subclass 81 (see (1)
Note above).
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 11, 30+ and 95 for
foundation garments, brassieres and corsets, respectively,
combined with Class 2-type apparel garments.
Subclass:
69.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Garments of bag
form or having means to close the lower part to form a bag.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
5, Beds, subclass 413 for sleeping bags having bed adjuncts,
as a mattress, pillow or canopy, or tent features as windows
or framework.
Subclass:
70
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
in which the upper and lower portions are separably
connected.
Subclass:
71
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
the lower portions of which embody both skirt and bifurcated
features.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
212 for similar nether garments.
Subclass:
72
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with skirted lower portion adapted to be changed to a
bifurcated form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
213 for nether garments having similar features.
Subclass:
73
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn as
undergarments.
Subclass:
74
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn by women
as outer-garments.
Subclass:
75
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn by
children.
Subclass:
76
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
of the dress type having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
221 for skirts having elastic or adjustable waist bands.
237 for trousers having similar features.
Subclass:
77
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices
comprising skirts of the type usually worn by men beneath the
vest or coat and provided with bifurcated lower portions.
Subclass:
78.1
Underwear:
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated
union type garment constructed and intended to be worn under
an exterior garment and in contact with the skin of the
wearer.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 for a union type garment which combines the features
characteristic of both a skirted union garment and a
bifurcated union garment.
72 for a union garment which is convertible between a
skirted union garment and a bifurcated union garment.
73 for a skirted union type undergarment.
77 for an exterior bifurcated union type garment.
109 and 113, for a shirt or waist type undergarment.
212 for a nether garment which combines the features
characteristic of both a skirted nether garment and a
bifurcated garment.
213 for a nether garment which is convertible between a
skirted nether garment and a bifurcated garment.
400 for a bifurcated nether undergarment.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 175 for a union type
garment distinguished mainly by the knitted fabric or which
is particularly adapted to be produced by a knitting
process.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 102 for a buoyant
union type garment.
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 11, 30+, and 95 for a
foundation garment combined with an apparel of the type found
in this class.
Subclass:
78.2
Having seat or crotch opening:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78.1. Bifurcated
union type undergarment wherein the undergarment has an
opening or slit in either the rear portion of the garment
between the waist and leg portion or at the region of the
garment where the two leg portions of the garment intersect.
(1) Note. Generally the slit or opening is so arranged as
to be closable, for example, by providing overlapping parts
or a fabric panel.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
408 for an openable or open crotch nether undergarment
designed to be worn by a female.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 102, 103, and 105 for a
foundation type nether undergarment with an openable crotch
and subclass 148 for a nether foundation type undergarment
with an openable rear portion.
Subclass:
78.3
Having elastic portion (e.g., band, panel, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 78.1. Bifurcated
union type undergarment wherein part of the undergarment is
constructed out of a material having elastic threads.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, appropriate subclasses for a
foundation garment having an elastic band, panel, or
portion.
Subclass:
78.4
Having garment fastener:
This subclass is indented under subclass 78.1. Bifurcated
union type undergarment including a fastener intended to
releasably secure another garment to it.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
107 for a blouse having a fastener for a nether garment.
112 for a waist type undergarment having a fastener for a
nether garment.
117 for a shirt having a fastener for a nether garment.
229 for an exterior nether garment adapted to be supported
by a waist (e.g., blouse) or shirt.
300 through 342, for a garment supporter, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 14, 26, 28, 29, 110, and
111 for foundation garment having means to support or engage
an apparel type garment.
Subclass:
79
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with bifurcated lower portions of the type usually worn by
men as outer-garments.
Subclass:
80
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments
with bifurcated lower portions of the type usually worn by
children.
Subclass:
81
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated
union garments made of fire-proof or fire-resistant
material.
Subclass:
82
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated
union garments made of waterproof or water-resistant
material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
87 for waterproof overcoats.
Subclass:
83
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated
union garments of the pajama type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
114 for shirt-type bed garments.
Subclass:
84
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices
provided with attached hoods.
Subclass:
85
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
coat type adapted for outdoor wear.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84 for overcoats with hoods.
93 for coats generally.
98 for collars.
Subclass:
86
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Devices
constructed to permit conversion of the lower parts to a
bifurcated form.
Subclass:
87
This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Devices
specially adapted for protection from rain.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
82 for water-resistant bifurcated body garments.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a single or plural layer sheet of stock-
material product not elsewhere provided for, especially 411.1
for a laminate characterized by the composition of the
layers.
Subclass:
88
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
cape type.
(1) Note. These garments are usually sleeveless, but may
have "inside" sleeves or combined with coats.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84 for capes with hoods.
Subclass:
89
This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Devices
constructed to permit the formation of a tent from the
garment.
Subclass:
90
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices
comprising knitted garments of the sweater type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 171 for knitted garments
distinguished mainly by the fabric thereof.
Subclass:
91
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
muffler type which cover the chest or back and neck.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
203 for hoods with mufflers.
Subclass:
92
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices
comprising special coverings for the back and chest, either
or both.
Subclass:
93
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
coat type.
Subclass:
94
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices adapted
for carrying game, ammunition, or other articles.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses for
a device supported by an animate bearer for carrying game,
ammunition, or another article not associated with a coat.
See especially subclass 103 for a fish and game stringer,
subclass 196 for a receiver especially adapted to eject an
article, such as ammunition, subclasses 600+ for a flaccid
neck or shoulder crossing article receiver which supports
ammunition, and cross-reference art collection 931 for
article carriers for ammunition.
Subclass:
95
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices
combined with vests or shirts or simulations thereof.
Subclass:
96
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices
comprising securing and fastening means for the front
openings of coats.
Subclass:
97
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices
provided with lining means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for general lining structure.
Subclass:
98
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices
comprising collars.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for shirt collars.
Subclass:
99
This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Devices
comprising springs to be worn under coat collars to retain
them in proper position.
Subclass:
100
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices having
fasteners in the back to hold the collar in proper position.
Subclass:
101
This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices to
facilitate putting on coats.
Subclass:
102
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
vest type worn by men.
Subclass:
103
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Devices
combined with shirts or dickeys.
Subclass:
104
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists and
underwear made to facilitate access to the breast.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 56 for brassieres of the
nursing type having closable apertures permitting access to
breast.
Subclass:
105
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists of the
type worn by women as outergarments.
Subclass:
106
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waist-type
garments having waistbands usually for boys' wear.
Subclass:
107
This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Devices having
means for supporting nether garments, usually trousers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
112 for garments, supporting underwear.
300 through 342, inclusive, for garment supports, per se.
Subclass:
108
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists
extending below the waist line similar to coats or jackets.
Subclass:
109
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists worn by
women and children as undergarments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
104 for underwear provided with means to facilitate access
to the breast.
Subclass:
110
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices of the
corset cover type.
Subclass:
111
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices for
infants' wear.
Subclass:
112
This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices having
means for supporting nether garments, usually skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
113
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts usually
of knit fabric, intended for wear beneath the outer
garments.
Subclass:
114
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the
night-shirt type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83 for bifurcated bed garments.
Subclass:
115
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the
type usually worn by men directly beneath the coat or vest.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
103 for vests combined with shirts.
Subclass:
116
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
provided with permanently-attached collars.
Subclass:
117
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
provided with supporters for nether garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
118
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices with
special bosom structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes
for making bosom structures.
Subclass:
119
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices having
detachable bosoms or dickeys.
Subclass:
120
This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices
provided with means to prevent wrinkling or soiling.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
121
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
comprising overlap for sleeve or body openings.
Subclass:
122
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices having
special reinforcing yokes, patches and facings.
Subclass:
123
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
provided with special cuff structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes
for making cuffs.
Subclass:
124
This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Devices in
which the cuffs are of the detachable type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for inventions common to collars and cuffs.
Subclass:
125
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
provided with special sleeve structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for overlap structure.
269 and 270, for sleeve structure, per se.
Subclass:
126
This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Devices in
which the sleeves have detachable parts.
Subclass:
127
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
comprising neckband structure.
(1) Note. This subclass includes stud pockets, attached
fasteners, tabs, and the like, as well as general structure.
Subclass:
128
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices
comprising means for closing and fastening openings in the
body portions of shirts.
Subclass:
129
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices
comprising detachable shirt collars.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 and 116, for garments with attached collars.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes
for making collars.
Subclass:
130
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices
comprising collars and neckties permanently secured
together.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for separable connections between ties and collars.
Subclass:
131
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices of the
fold type adapted to be worn without starching.
Subclass:
132
This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Devices with
elements to support or stiffen the collar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
256 for stiffeners of general application.
Subclass:
133
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices
adapted primarily for women's wear.
Subclass:
134
This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Devices
provided with special stiffening or staying features.
Subclass:
135
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made
of cellulose or rubber composition.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, especially 492 and 532+ for a single or plural
layer web or sheet of stock material including rubber or
cellulose composition.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth,
etc.), subclass 15, 250, 257, 260, 280, 293, 295+, 385, 412,
and 413 for a fabric including rubber or cellulose
composition.
Subclass:
136
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made
wholly or partly of paper.
Subclass:
137
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices
provided with special means adapted to be engaged by a
necktie in adjusted position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 for a necktie having an attaching feature.
Subclass:
138
This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Devices
provided with means to facilitate easy sliding of the bands
of neckties.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for necktie bands with attachments to facilitate
adjustment.
Subclass:
139
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices
provided with means to secure the collar to the neckband of a
shirt.
Subclass:
140
This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Devices
including means for securing the open ends of collars to
shirts.
Subclass:
141.1
With closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Detachable
shirt collar combined with means for closing or securing
together the open end portions of a detachable collar.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
99 for a coat collar having a retaining spring.
100 for a coat collar having a fastener in the back to hold
the collar in proper position.
128 for a shirt having means for closing and fastening an
opening in the body of the shirt.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses
for a closure, per se, or a closure combined with a collar or
other garment where no significant structural feature of the
apparel article is claimed; especially, subclass 900.1 for a
cross-reference art collection of a shirt collar closure,
subclass 91 for an adjustable collar button, and subclasses
300+ for an elastic connector.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 50.1 for a closure
associated with the upper of a shoe.
Subclass:
141.2
Expandable or extendable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141.1. Detachable
shirt collar wherein the means for closing or securing open
the end portions of the collar are stretchable or can be
varied in length.
Subclass:
142
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices
provided with bindings for the edges of collars.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
60 for collar protectors.
Subclass:
143
Processes of making shirt collars and blanks for the same.
Subclass:
144
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the
necktie type.
Subclass:
145
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices having
structure to provide for attachment to collar buttons,
collars, neckbands, shirts or other garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for collars having necktie-engaging features.
152.1 for a necktie form.
Subclass:
146
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made
from cut fabric and not tied or made up.
Subclass:
147
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made
from knitted fabric.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 171 for knitted garments
distinguished by the fabric.
Subclass:
148
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices
provided with features relating to knot structure.
Subclass:
149
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Devices
comprising made-up knot structures not of the bow or
four-in-hand type.
Subclass:
150
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices
comprising made-up knot structures of the four-in-hand type.
Subclass:
151
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices
comprising made-up knot structures of the bow type.
Subclass:
152.1
Form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Necktie
including specially configured means intended to be used to
impart a predetermined shape to a necktie while being worn.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 for a necktie having means to secure the necktie to a
collar, button, neckband, shirt, or other garment.
153 for a form for a four-in-hand type necktie.
154 for a form for a bow type necktie.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 49.1 for a
necktie fastener where no significant structure of the
necktie is claimed.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 65 for a tie stretcher;
subclass 82 for a form used for simulating the appearance of
a tie when worn, for storage, or for display; and digest 1
for a tie hanger.
Subclass:
153
This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for
four-in-hand ties.
Subclass:
154
This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for
bow ties.
Subclass:
155
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices
provided with features relating to the structure of the band
which extends around the neck or collar.
Subclass:
156
This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Devices having
attachments applied to the band to facilitate adjustment.
Subclass:
157
This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices in
which the necktie ends are provided with special
reinforcement or special means for pulling the ends through
knot structure. Also included are straps mounted on one end
to hold the other end in position. If such straps are also
provided with means to attach the necktie end to another
garment, they are found in this class, subclass 145.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 (see above).
Subclass:
158
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand
coverings of the mitten type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66 for fur muffs.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for knitted hand
coverings distinguished by the fabric.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 204 and 206-210, for
mittens provided with nonelectric-heating means.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for electrically-heated
mittens.
Subclass:
159
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand
coverings of the glove type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for knitted hand
covering distinguished by the fabric.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 204 and 206-210 for
gloves provided with nonelectric-heating means.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for electrically-heated
gloves.
Subclass:
160
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
provided with attachments, usually pockets or
article-carrying means.
Subclass:
161.1
Sports glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Glove type
hand covering specially configured for use in a competitive
recreational activity and intended primarily to improve the
performance of the wearer in the particular activity.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a sport glove which serves to guard or protect the
user against unusual conditions such as the application of a
strong force (e.g., boxing glove, baseball glove, hockey
glove, lacrosse glove, etc.).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 56 for a glove
designed to increase the effective surface used to propel the
swimmer through water.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, subclass 43 for a
hand-attached cue rest for billiards or pool, subclass 56 for
a player-worn practice or assist device for bowling,
subclasses 59+ for a player-worn device for bowling (e.g., a
restraint for a bowler's wrist, etc.), subclass 450 for a
player-worn practice device for basketball, subclass 458 for
a player-worn practice device for baseball, subclass 503 for
a device other than an article of apparel which is held by or
carried on the body of a player for catching a game
projectile moving through the air during play of a playing
field or court game, subclasses 505+ for a player-worn device
for both catching and projecting an aerial projectile (e.g.,
a jai alai cesta, etc.), subclass 518 for a body attachable
implement for striking and thereby projecting a projectile
into the air, and subclass 615 for a player-worn means for
enhancing movement of projected projectile (e.g., a handworn,
ball-curving assist means used by a player to pitch a
baseball, etc.).
D29, EQUIPMENT FOR SAFETY, PROTECTION, AND RESCUE, 113 for a
design patent for a protective sports hand covering (e.g.,
baseball glove, etc.) and subclasses 115+ for sports glove.
Subclass:
161.2
For golf:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.1. Sports glove
type hand covering specially configured for use in playing
the game of golf.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
473, Amusement Devices: Games, subclass 205 for a golf grip
positioning aid or indicator worn on the hand; and subclass
212 for a golf practice device worn on the hand.
Subclass:
161.3
Having high friction outer surface (e.g., friction pad,
tenacious coating, tackified, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.2. Golf glove
type hand covering having an outer surface which has been
modified in some manner to increase friction between it and
an object to be gripped.
Subclass:
161.4
Having a hook and loop type wrist closure (i.e., Velcro
(TM)):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.2. Golf glove
type hand covering wherein the glove includes a wrist closure
composed of tiny interlocking hooks and loops.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
908 through 920, for a garment having a hook and loop type
fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 442 for a hook and loop
type fastener, per se.
Subclass:
161.5
For fishing, archery, or riflery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.1. Sports glove
type hand covering configured for use in the sport of
fishing, archery, or riflery.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a guard or protector used in a hunting activity to
protect the wearer against the application of a strong
force.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
42, Firearms, subclass 104 for a finger recoil pad attached
to a firearm.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 25
for a hand pad attached to a fishing rod.
Subclass:
161.6
Work glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Glove type
hand covering specially configured to protect the hand of a
worker in an occupational environment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a guard or protector for the hand against the
application of unusual conditions such as the application of
a large force, high temperature, and the like.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass
104.93 for a glove impregnated with cleaning fluid and
subclass 227 for a glove or mitt provided with a cleaning
tool.
30, Cutlery, subclass 298 for a cutting implement having
means, such as a glove, to secure the tool to the hand or
finger.
56, Harvesters, subclass 28 for a glove provided with means
to pick cotton and subclass 331 for a glove provided with a
berry picking tool.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for a hand covering
adapted to be produced by significant knitting steps.
119, Animal Husbandry, 625 for a glove combined with a
currycomb.
172, Earth Working, subclass 370 for a glove having an
attached earth working tool.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for a glove having an
attached electric heater.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 25
for a hand or finger attached handling implement.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
subclass 517 for a glove having an attached signal
reflector.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 7 for a glove
or other hand covering provided with a cleaning tool and
material feed supply.
451, Abrading, subclass 559 for a glove having an attached
abrading tool.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 610 for a design patent for a
hand covering.
D29, Devices and Equipment Against Fire Hazards, for Accident
Prevention, and for Rescue, 113 for a design patent for a
guard or protector for the hand or arm.
Subclass:
161.7
Medical glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.6. Work glove
type hand covering specially configured for use by a health
care worker or patient.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
901 for a medical garment.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 849 for a surgical drape, especially 856 for a
tubular surgical drape for the hand or arm; and subclasses
878+ for an arm, hand, or finger immobilizer.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclass 40 for a hand or
finger exercise device.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 20 for orthopedic
devices for the arm, hand, or finger.
604, Surgery, subclass 292 for a glove used to apply or
remove material from the user's own hand.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,
subclass 111 for a hand garment having means to apply
thermal energy to the hand for Therapeutic use.
Subclass:
161.8
Having high friction outer surface (e.g., friction pad,
tenacious coating, tackified, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.6. Work glove
type hand covering having an outer surface which has been
modified in some manner to increase the friction between it
and an object to be gripped.
Subclass:
162
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
provided with special glove-wrist structures.
Subclass:
163
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
provided with special glove-finger structures.
Subclass:
164
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
provided with linings.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for linings of general application.
Subclass:
165
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices having
seams with welts.
Subclass:
166
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
provided with means for staying the seams of gloves.
Subclass:
167
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices
involving the use of a special material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a single or plural layer stock-material
product, and especially subclass 175, 192, and 196 for such
product embodying a layer of mechanically interengaged
strands (e.g., woven, knitted).
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth,
etc.), 181 and 304+ for a woven or knit fabric.
Subclass:
168
This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Devices made
wholly or essentially of rubber.
Subclass:
169
Processes of making gloves, blanks therefor, and patterns as
embodied in the finished product.
Subclass:
170
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices comprising coverings for the wrist.
Subclass:
171
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices comprising coverings for the head and subcombinations
thereof not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. A crown as used in this and the indented
subclasses refers to that outer portion of a head covering
which extends generally along and contiguous to the head
surface, and (1) over the top of the head, usually in arch or
domelike fashion, and/or (2) peripherally around at least a
portion of the front, sides and/or back of the head in
general conformance with the head contour. A mere head band
is included under item (2) and is considered an interrupted
crown in accordance with the definition and Note in subclass
209.3. below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for head coverings designed to protect the head against
unusual conditions, such as the application of force, high
temperature, strong light to the eyes, and the like.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 329 for a
head covering carrying an indicia where any modification of
the head covering is merely for receiving the indicia.
54, Harness, 80.1 for bonnets for animals.
Subclass:
171.01
Mortarboard or graduation type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
having a flat, rigid, and relatively thin head shielding
exterior surface and a head engaging member, the head
engaging member being attached to the lowermost vertical
surface of the head shielding surface and extending downward
therefrom to a position vertically below the head shielding
surface.
Subclass:
171.02
Conical (e.g., dunce cap, witches' hat, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
wherein the exterior surface of the head covering tapers
upwardly along a generally straight line path from the
peripheral edge to the vertex of the head covering.
Subclass:
171.03
Collapsible (e.g., umbrella type, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.02. Head
covering having means to enable the head covering to be
reduced in size when not in use.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 16 for umbrellas, per
se.
Subclass:
171.04
Tam-o'-shanter type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
having a flaccid head shielding exterior surface and a head
engaging member, the head engaging member being attached to
the lowermost vertical portion of the head shielding surface
and extending downward therefrom to a position which is
vertically below the head shielding surface.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 885 for a design
patent for a tam-o'-shanter type head covering.
Subclass:
171.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
in which the crown consists of a dome portion and a
head-surrounding portion providing a passage for the head,
together forming the crown body, said portions being bodily
movable relative to each other to provide an open area
therebetween upon separation of the portions and to close
said area when the portions are brought together.
Subclass:
171.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
combined with means to positively treat (1) the head, (2) air
coming in contact with the head, or (3) body fluids (e.g.,
perspiration) extruded from the head.
(1) Note. Means for merely limiting or reducing pressure on
the head are not considered positive head-treating means but
may be found in this class, subclasses 173.5, 181.2+, 182.1+,
and 195.2.
(2) Note. Mere unimpregnated head- contacting members
(e.g., sweat bands or absorbent members) are not considered
positive treating means but may be found in this class,
subclasses 181+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173.5 181.2+, 182.1+, and 195.2, and see (1) Note above.
181 and see (2) Note above.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclass 402, and especially subclass 411 or 443 for a base,
which may be a head covering by name only, coated or
impregnated with a therapeutic composition.
512, Perfume Compositions, subclasses 1-27.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 17 for
appliances for correcting deformities and abnormal positions
of the head or portions thereof, and subclass 74 for devices
for exerting pressure on portions of the head for supporting
and protecting said portions and for pressure treatment.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,
139 for light, heat, or electrical means applied to the
head.
Subclass:
171.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
combined with means to produce movement of air into, through
or out of the head covering.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
416, Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers), appropriate
subclasses for the subcombination of an air-moving member
(i.e., fan).
454, Ventilation, appropriate subclasses for apparatus for
and processes of supplying or removing air from enclosures
and for circulating air therein.
Subclass:
171.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
provided with an air passage, smaller in cross-section than
the head dimensions, combined with an adjustable or removable
means to either (1) open, or (2) substantially close off or
cover the passage.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171.1 for head coverings in which the crown consists of a
dome portion and a head-surrounding portion, said portions
being bodily movable relative to each other to provide an
open area therebetween upon separation of the portions and to
close said area when the portions are brought together.
Subclass:
171.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.4. Head
coverings in which the closure means includes pliable
material which may constitute part of a crown body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for closures for the front openings of coats.
128 for closures for shirt openings.
141.1 for a collar having means for closing the open end.
218 for closures for plackets of skirts.
219 for closures for waistbands of skirts.
235 for closures for waistbands of trousers.
251 for means for fastening pocket openings.
252 for means tending to close pocket openings.
270 for closures for garment sleeves or legs.
Subclass:
171.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.5. Head
coverings in which the closure means is a fold constituting a
part of a flexible crown body, the fold being deformable from
one position to another position to vary the size of the
passage.
Subclass:
171.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.4. Head
coverings in which the closure includes means mounted for
motion as a unit and solely in a path having all points
substantially in or contiguous to a crown wall.
Subclass:
171.8
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.7. Head
coverings in which the closure means is a peripheral strip
completely encircling the head and shiftable
circumferentially or axially.
Subclass:
172
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices
provided with flaps usually adapted to be adjusted upon the
neck or ears.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 and 209, for head muffs having flap- like members.
Subclass:
173
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices having
masks or face coverings.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 for eye shields attached to hats or caps.
Subclass:
173.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
in which a crown wall, or an element forming a continuation
of a crown wall, protrudes outwardly from the general crown
contour in the head contact area to provide a space between
the crown wall or element and the head, said space forming at
least part of a through passage from the exterior of the head
covering to the head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head coverings having a head- contacting means
having only partial engagement with the head periphery to
provide an open space between the head and a portion of the
head covering.
182.1 for head coverings having a gap between an inner face
of the side of a crown and an opposed portion of a head
contacting means to provide at least a portion of a through
passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.
Subclass:
174
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices
adapted to be worn upon the head during toilet operations,
such as hair cutting, shampooing, or the like, to shield the
eyes and face.
(1) Note. For devices which also support the head or hair
while bathing, see Class 4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and
Spittoons, subclass 515.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, see Note (1).
132, Toilet, appropriate subclasses for miscellaneous devices
used by persons in making their toilet.
Subclass:
175.1
Having crown and horizontally extending brim (e.g., hat,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
including a head covering portion which extends generally
around and over the head in a contiguous fashion and further
including a thin, head encircling planar edge or rim which
extends outwardly from the lowermost edge of the head
covering portion in a generally horizontal plane.
(1) Note. The presence of an upwardly extending flair at
the edge of the rim does not preclude placement in this
subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
Dig. 10, for a digest of inflatable hats.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 865 for a design patent of a
hat.
Subclass:
175.2
Brim edge binding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering wherein the thin outwardly extending planar rim
includes means specially designed and configured to
reinforce, protect, or strengthen the outermost peripheral
edge of the brim.
Subclass:
175.3
Having exterior crown engaging band or trim:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering including a thin strip which extends around or part
way around the outer surface of the crown.
Subclass:
175.4
Having a shape retaining internal form (e.g., plate, wire
frame, crease retainer, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering including a rigid or semirigid form configured to
impart a predetermined shape to the head covering and having
at least one layer of material over its exterior surface.
Subclass:
175.5
For brim:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.4. Head
covering wherein the form is configured to impart a
predetermined shape to the horizontally extending head
encircling brim of the head covering.
Subclass:
175.6
Having detachable weather guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering including an outer shield which is releasable
attached thereto.
Subclass:
175.7
Having hanger or guard cord:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering including means intended and configured to secure
the head covering to a hanger or article of clothing.
(1) Note. The aforementioned hanger means and guard cord
are frequently used to secure the head covering to an object
such as a nail, hook, rack, or to the user.
Subclass:
175.8
Straw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering having a component constructed of grain stalk.
Subclass:
175.9
Felt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head
covering having a component constructed of a material
containing interlocking loose fibers of wool or fur.
Subclass:
181
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
provided with a crown and in addition thereto, significant
head contacting means within the crown for engaging the
front, sides and/or rear of the head; for example, a head
contacting (sweat) band, mounted interiorly of the crown.
(1) Note. The head contacting means may comprise an inner
layer of material on a crown.
(2) Note. The subcombination of a head contacting-means is
included.
(3) Note. Where, in a combination, there is a mere
recitation of a head-contacting (sweat) means without any
significant relation to other claimed parts, classification
will be in other appropriate subclasses indented under
subclass 171.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, subclass 59 for head-clamping hat fasteners.
Subclass:
181.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings
in which the head-contacting means has only partial
engagement with the head periphery to provide an open space
between the head and a portion of the head covering.
(1) Note. A head-contacting band merely transversely
perforated within its margins is not included, but will be
found in subclass 182.8.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173.5 for head coverings in which a crown wall or a
continuation thereof protrudes outwardly from the general
crown contour in the head-contact area to provide a space
between the crown wall and the head, said space forming at
least part of a through passage from the exterior of the head
covering to the head.
182.8 for head coverings with sweat bands having
perforations through the thickness of the band, and see (1)
Note, above.
Subclass:
181.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head
coverings in which the head-engaging means is either
detachable from the head covering, or has a portion which is
movable out of head engagement or out of the general plane of
the head opening.
(1) Note. Complete detachment of the head-engaging means to
leave an inoperative head covering is not considered
removable (detachable) for this subclass, but may be found
generally in subclasses 181.2+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head-engaging means of the discontinuous type,
which may be completely removed to leave an inoperative head
covering, and see (1) Note above.
182.2 for head covering having removable or retractable
crown-spacing means for providing a through passage between a
crown and a head-engaging means.
183 for head coverings having a crown, head-contacting
means, and means to adjust the size of the head-contacting
means to fit the head.
195.2 for a head covering having a crown, an outwardly
extending visor, and means to adjust the circumferential size
of the crown.
Subclass:
181.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head
coverings in which the head-contacting means is a plate or
band having at least one open hole or slot through the
thickness of the plate or band in that portion of the plate
or band which faces and generally contacts the head surface,
and through which air or perspiration may pass.
(1) Note. A band which does not completely encircle the head
is not considered slotted for this subclass, but will be
found in subclass 181.2, or other indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head coverings having head-contacting means
comprising a through-split band, and see (1) Note, above.
182.3 for head coverings having head-contacting means
perforated through the thickness of the material combined
with means for spacing the head- contacting means from the
crown.
182.7 for head coverings having head-contacting means having
a portion thereof bent to lie substantially in the plane of
the opening for the head and having perforations through said
portion, the axes of the perforations extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
182.8 for head coverings having head-contacting means in
general perforated through the thickness of the material.
Subclass:
181.8
This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head
coverings in which a unitary head-engaging member is provided
with at least one channel in that face adjacent the head,
said channel extending substantially perpendicularly to the
plane of the opening for the head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
182.5 for head coverings having a spacer positioned between
a head-contacting member and a crown, said spacer having
channels in a face thereof extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
Subclass:
182.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings
provided with means to form a gap between at least a portion
of the inner face of the side of the crown and an opposed
portion of the head-contacting means to provide at least a
portion of a through passage from the exterior of the head
covering to the head.
(1) Note. The crown-spacing means may constitute a
head-contacting strip, per se, having means positioning its
outer surface in at least one portion thereof spaced inwardly
of the inner surface of the opposed portion of the crown to
provide at least a portion of a through passage from the
exterior of the head covering to the head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173.5 for head coverings in which a crown wall or a
continuation thereof protrudes outwardly from the general
crown contour in the head-contact area to provide a space
between the crown wall and the head, said space forming at
least part of a through passage from the exterior of the head
covering to the head.
183 for head coverings having head-contacting means
yieldable or adjustable for head size or shape and which may
provide a space between a crown and the head-contacting
means.
Subclass:
182.2
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which at least a portion of the spacing means is
either detachable from the head covering, or has a portion
which is movable out of the general plane of the head
opening.
(1) Note. Complete detachment of the spacing means as to
leave an inoperative head covering is not considered
removable (detachable) for this subclass, but may be found
generally in subclasses 182.1+.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.4 for head coverings having removable or retractable
head-engaging means having discontinuous contact with the
head periphery.
182.1 for crown-spacing means which may be completely
removed to leave an inoperative head covering, and see (1)
Note, above.
183 for head coverings having a crown, head-contacting
means, and means to adjust the size of the head-contacting
means to fit the head.
195.2 for a head covering having a crown, an outwardly
extending visor, and means to adjust the circumferential size
of the crown.
311 for torso- or limb-encircling strips for supporting or
retaining garments.
Subclass:
182.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which the head-contacting means is a plate or
band having holes or slots through the thickness of the plate
or band in that portion of the plate or band which faces and
generally contacts the head surface, and through which air or
perspiration may pass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.6 for head coverings having head-contacting means
perforated through the thickness of the material, said head-
contacting means additionally having discontinuous contact
with the head periphery.
182.7 for head coverings having head-contacting means having
a portion thereof bent to lie substantially in the plane of
the opening for the head and having perforations through said
portion, the axes of the perforations extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
182.8 for head coverings having head-contacting means in
general perforated through the thickness of the material.
Subclass:
182.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the
head-contacting means and the crown, is in the form of a
helix.
Subclass:
182.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the
head-contacting means and the crown, is either (1) a member
sinuously curved in a plane which is substantially parallel
to the plane of the opening for the head, or (2) is a member
having channels in and coextensive with a face thereof, said
channels extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane
of the opening for the head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.8 for head coverings having a unitary head-engaging
member provided with at least one channel in that face
adjacent the head, said channel extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
Subclass:
182.6
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the
head-contacting means and the crown, provides either (1) a
strap-like or rod-like element, one end of the element being
engaged with or fixed to the head-contacting means and the
other end of the element being engaged with or fixed to
another portion of the head covering, or (2) an imperforate
block having one face engaged with or fixed to the
head-contacting means and another face engaged with or fixed
to another portion of the head covering.
Subclass:
182.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head
coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the
head-contacting means and the crown, provides a through
opening or perforation internally thereof, the axis of the
opening or perforation extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
(1) Note. The spacing means may be integral with the
head-contacting means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.6 and 182.3, for head coverings having head-contacting
means perforated through the thickness of the material in
that portion of the head-contacting means which faces and
generally contacts the head surface.
182.3 for head coverings having head-contacting means in
general perforated through the thickness of the material.
Subclass:
182.8
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings
in which the head-contacting means is a plate or band having
a passage or slot through the thickness of the plate or band
and through which air or perspiration may pass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.6 for head coverings having head-contacting means
perforated through the thickness of the material, said head
contacting means additionally having discontinuous contact
with the head periphery.
182.3 for head coverings having the head- contacting means
perforated through the thickness of the material combined
with means for spacing the head- contacting means from the
crown.
182.7 for head coverings having head-contacting means having
a portion thereof bent to lie substantially in the plane of
the opening for the head and having perforations through said
portion, the axes of the perforations extending substantially
perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
Subclass:
183
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings
having head-contacting means which is either yieldable, or
capable of being varied in perimeter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head coverings having head-engaging means having
discontinuous contact with the head periphery and which may
be yieldable and thus conform to head shape or size when
applied to the head, and especially subclass 181.4, for
removable or retractable head-engaging means of the
discontinuous-contact type which may also adjust the head
covering to head shape or size.
182.1 for head coverings having yieldable means for
providing a through passage between a crown and a
head-engaging member, and in which the yieldability may
provide for conformance to head shape or size, and especially
subclass 182.2 for removable or retractable crown-spacing
means which may also adjust the head covering to head size or
shape.
195.2 for a head covering having a crown, an outwardly
extending visor, and means to adjust the circumference of the
crown.
Subclass:
184
This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Devices
comprising means attaching sweatbands to hats by sewing.
Subclass:
184.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
provided with an aperture through the crown and an element
exteriorly of the crown, either (1) in addition to the crown
or (2) integral with the crown but distinguishable therefrom,
and which overhangs or obstructs said aperture to serve
either (a) to shield against rain, the sun or dust, or (b) to
guide air flow exteriorly of said aperture in a direction
other than normal to the plane of said aperture.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171.1 for head coverings in which the crown consists of an
upper dome portion and a lower head-surrounding portion, said
portions being bodily movable relative to each other to
provide an open area therebetween upon separation of the
portions and to close said area when the portions are brought
together.
171.4 for head coverings provided with closure means for a
crown opening and which may serve as an air deflector or
weather guard.
182.6 for head coverings having a head engaging band and a
separate crown with blocks, straps or rods interconnecting
the band and crown in spaced relation.
Subclass:
195.1
Having crown and horizontally extending visor (e.g., baseball
cap, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
having a head covering portion which extends around and over
the top of the head in a contiguous fashion and which has
attached thereto an outwardly extending horizontal extension
which extends part way around the crown.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
15 for an eye shield which protects the wearer against
strong light; especially, subclass 10 for an eye shield
attached to a hat or cap.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 872, 876, 879, 882+,
and 893 for a design of a visored head covering.
Subclass:
195.2
Adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.1. Head
covering provided with means to enable the perimeter of the
crown to be varied.
Subclass:
195.3
Elastic portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.2. Head
covering wherein the means to enable the perimeter of the
crown to be varied is constructed of a portion having
stretchable material.
Subclass:
195.4
With cooperating mechanical coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.3. Head
covering combined with a mechanical fastening element
attached to the elastic portion.
Subclass:
195.5
Having shape retaining internal form (e.g., plate, wire
frame, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.1. Head
covering including a rigid or semirigid shaping means
configured to impart a predetermined shape to the head
covering and having at least one layer of material over its
exterior surface.
Subclass:
195.6
For visor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.5. Head
covering wherein the form is configured to impart a
predetermined shape to the horizontally extending visor of
the head covering.
Subclass:
195.7
Having upturned and close fitting rim, brim, or visor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
having a crown and a thin exterior extension attached to the
lower peripheral edge of the crown, the extension being
positioned so as to extend along a path which is adjacent to
and generally parallel to the exterior surface of the crown
and completely encircles the crown, encircles most of the
crown, or encircles only a portion of the crown.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 888 for a design
patent of a head covering with an upturned rim, brim, or
visor.
Subclass:
195.8
Knitted or crocheted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.7. Head
covering wherein the head covering is constructed out of a
material formed by the interlacing of yarns or threads in a
series of connecting loops.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, 171 for a knitted head covering and
process for making the same where the garment is
distinguished mainly by the knitted fabric or is particularly
adapted to be produced by a knitting process.
132, Toilet, subclass 274 for a hair net.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 889 for a design
patent of a knit or crocheted head covering.
Subclass:
200.1
Of particular, peculiar material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
wherein significance is attributed to the material out of
which it is made, and the material is uncommon for a head
covering.
Subclass:
200.2
Rubber:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200.1. Head
covering wherein the head covering has a component
constructed out of synthetic or natural latex.
Subclass:
200.3
Paper or cardboard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200.1. Head
covering wherein the head covering has a component
constructed out of a flexible or rigid matt of paper fibers.
Subclass:
202
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the
hood type which closely envelop the head except the face.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
84 and 85, for garments provided with hoods.
Subclass:
203
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices
provided with mufflers or throat coverings.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for mufflers, per se.
Subclass:
204
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the
bonnet type and usually provided with tying strings or the
like.
Subclass:
205
This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the
helmet type.
Subclass:
206
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices
comprising face coverings, such as masks or the like.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for face guards and protectors.
Subclass:
207
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the
veil or scarf type.
Subclass:
208
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the
muff type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66 for fur muffs.
172 for head coverings provided with flaps.
Subclass:
209
This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices of the
muff type for the ears.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
174 for ear shields worn during toilet operations, such as
hair cutting, shampooing, etc.
Subclass:
209.11
Convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
in which a part of the head covering is relatively movable or
interchangeable in order to change the head covering to
another device either within or outside of the definition of
subclass 171.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171 for a head covering having ear flaps which may be
movable from an in-use position to a stored position.
Subclass:
209.12
Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor
(e.g., baseball cap, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.11. Convertible
head covering having a flexible crown portion which extends
around and over the top of the head and has attached thereto
a generally horizontally extending visor.
(1) Note. A visor is defined as a thin planar extension
which extends only part way around the circumference of the
crown.
Subclass:
209.13
Combined with diverse article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering
wherein the head covering is combined with another device
having an added purpose or utility independent of the garment
and in which the utility of the other device is not destroyed
by the removal or separation from the head covering.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 3.1 for a device usually
in the nature of a clasp for fastening an article which is
carried about on the clothes; e.g., pencil, flowers, etc.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 329 for hat
carrying an indicia where any modification of the hat
structure is merely for receiving the indicia, or for an
indicia particularly adapted to be mounted on a hat.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, 57.1 for the
combination of a hat combined with means for holding a hook,
hook of a lure, fly, or snell.
63, Jewelry, subclass 20 for an ornament secured to clothing
by a pin.
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 181 for a hat or
other head covering having means other than a pocket attached
thereto for transporting an article. Excluded from this
subclass are holders for bouquets, tickets, and small
articles of personal use because they are articles of
personal use only and not within the idea of transportation.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, digest 17 for a head mounted
device.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
517 for a signal reflector attached to a garment and
subclasses 879+ for a movable mirror attached to apparel.
362, Illumination, 105 for a head covering combined with a
source of radiation energy and having means to modify the
distribution or composition of the radiation energy emanating
from the source and subclasses 164+ for a miner's safety
lamp.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 399 for a device
worn on the head which shows the workings of or exhibiting:
(a) any manufactured apparatus; (b) a natural or manufactured
apparatus; (c) the shape of a surface; (d) instructional
subject matter or the work done by a student.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, subclass 27 for a body worn
(e.g., head covering) toy.
Subclass:
209.14
With article of toiletry (e.g., mirror, cosmetics, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.13. Combined
head covering wherein the other device combined with the head
covering is a cosmetic or an article usually found in a
bathroom, vanity, dressing room, or dresser.
Subclass:
209.3
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings
in which the crown is discontinuous so as to provide at least
one crown opening therethrough.
(1) Note. A head covering constituting a mere head band
extending along and contiguous to the head surface is
included.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 and 12+, for additional head coverings having a
discontinuous crown, for example, a strap-type crown
supporting an eye shield or shade.
171.1 for head coverings having a sectional crown in which
the sections are bodily movable to provide an open area
between the sections.
172 and 174, for head coverings provided with ear flaps
having openings therethrough.
173 and 174, for face coverings with openings to facilitate
viewing and/or breathing.
174 for head coverings with crown openings to expose or
support the hair for treatment thereof, or to protect the
hair when dressing.
175.1 195.1+ and 200.1+; especially, subclass 175.8 for a
straw hat, subclass 175.9 for a felt hat, and subclass 195.8
for a knitted head covering with an upturned and close
fitting brim, which by the nature of their materials may
incidentally permit air flow through the material.
182.6 for head coverings having a head band separated from
an umbrella-type shade by spacing rods.
202 206, 207, and 208+, for hoods and face coverings having
openings to facilitate viewing, breathing and or hearing.
208 for head coverings of the mufftype which only cover a
portion of the head.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
54, Harness, 80.1 for bonnets for animals and which may have
crown openings.
Subclass:
209.4
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head
coverings combined with a separate substantially annular
strip of material completely encircling the head, other than
a mere head-contacting (sweat) band and in contact with or
forming part of the crown, and covering or positioned in the
opening.
(1) Note. The strip of material may be reticulated or
perforated.
(2) Note. The opening may be annular and formed between
upper and lower crown sections or between a crown section and
a brim.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171.8 for head coverings having an endless band closure for
a crown opening and movable along the crown surface.
181 for head coverings with head-contacting (sweat) bands,
or head-contacting (sweat) bands, per se.
Subclass:
209.5
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head
coverings provided with a separate foraminated or reticulated
section lying generally in the crown contour and covering the
opening.
(1) Note. Head coverings with mere eyelets for openings are
excluded. See search notes
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
209.4 for head coverings provided with an opening through
the crown and having a perforated or mesh annular band
superposed over or inserted in the opening.
209.7 for head coverings provided with a perforation through
the crown material and which incidentally may include an
eyelet, and see (1) Note, above.
Subclass:
209.7
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head
coverings in which the crown opening is substantially smaller
than head size and is formed through the crown material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
172 for head coverings provided with perforated ear flaps.
173 and 174, for face coverings with openings to facilitate
viewing and/or breathing.
184.5 for head coverings having an aperture through the
crown and combined with anelement overhanging or obstructing
said aperture to serve as a weather shield or air deflector.
209.5 for head coverings having an opening which is covered
by a perforated or mesh section.
Subclass:
210
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether
garments of the bustle type.
Subclass:
211
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether
garments of the skirt type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 through 76, for skirted body garments.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 6 for machines and machine
processes for making hoop skirts.
Subclass:
212
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
embodying both skirt and bifurcated features.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 for body garments having similar features.
Subclass:
213
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
convertible to a bifurcated form.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 and 86, for body garments having similar features.
Subclass:
214
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
adapted primarily for horseback riding.
Subclass:
215
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
provided with attached bustles, pads, stiffeners, or the
like.
Subclass:
216
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices of the
hoop type.
Subclass:
217
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
provided with means for lifting and holding the same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, particularly subclasses 315 and 330+, for
dress lifters, per se.
Subclass:
218
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having
features relating to the closing and securing the plackets of
skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
234 for trouser flies.
302 for garment supporters of the rigid vertical type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 267.
Subclass:
219
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having
features relating to the closing and securing the waistbands
of skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
235 for waist closures for trousers.
Subclass:
220
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
comprising waistbands for skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
52 for waistbands for aprons.
236 for waistbands for trousers.
Subclass:
221
This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Devices
comprising adjustable or elastic waistbands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
76 for body garments having adjustable or elastic
waistbands.
237 for trousers having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
Subclass:
222
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
comprising edge bindings, facings and protectors for the hems
of skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
47 for skirt protectors.
232 for bottom protectors for trousers.
Subclass:
223
This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
provided with straps or the like for suspending the skirt on
the body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
230 for trouser having suspender attaching means.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
227
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Bifurcated nether garments of the type usually worn by men
and boys as outer garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
23 for leg guards attached to trousers.
71 72, 212, and 213, for skirts having combined or
convertible bifurcated features.
77 through 83, for bifurcated body garments.
Subclass:
228
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
comprising knee-length trousers such as knickerbockers,
breeches, or the like.
Subclass:
229
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
adapted to be attached to and supported by waists or shirts,
usually for boys wear.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
266 for buttonhole strips.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
230
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
provided with means for suspending, as straps, belt loops, or
the like.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
223 for skirts having supporters.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
Subclass:
231
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
provided with strengthening stays, shape retainers, or
patches to prevent wear and the like.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
401 for bifurcated underwear having reinforcing means.
Subclass:
232
This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Devices
provided with protectors for the bottoms of the legs.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
222 for skirts provided with bottom-protecting means.
Subclass:
233
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
provided with means to be worn with trousers to conceal
abnormal curvature of the legs.
Subclass:
234
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having
means for closing and securing the flies of trousers.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
218 for closing means for skirts.
Subclass:
235
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having
means for closing and securing the waistbands of trousers or
overalls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
219 for waist closures for skirts.
Subclass:
236
This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices
comprising waistbands for trousers and overalls.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
220 for waistbands for skirts.
Subclass:
237
This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Devices having
adjustable or elastic waistbands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
76 and 221, for skirts having adjustable or elastic
waistbands.
Subclass:
238
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Bifurcated nether garments of the trunk type which consist
essentially of a waist portion and a crotch portion without
legs.
Subclass:
239
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether
garments of the stocking type.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
61 for stocking protectors.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2 for leggings and
gaiters.
66, Textiles: Knitting, 178 for knitted stockings
distinguished mainly by the knitted fabric structure
thereof.
Subclass:
240
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices
provided with supporters or means to which supporters may be
attached.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, particularly subclasses
303 306, 311+, and 335, for hose supporters, per se.
Subclass:
241
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices
reinforced to resist strains and wear.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 182 for reinforced knitted
hosiery fabric.
Subclass:
242
This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices
without foot portions and worn inside the shoe.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2 for similar
devices worn outside the shoe.
Subclass:
243.1
GENERAL STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter applicable to a garment in general.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical
Modification of Textiles and Fibers, for: (a) a process for
dyeing material of any kind; (b) a process of treating a
hide, skin, feather, and animal tissue; (c) a process of
bleaching material of any kind; (d) a process of improving a
felting property of a fiber, hair, fur, etc.; (e) a process
of chemically modifying a textile or organic material; (f) a
process of treating a textile or fiber with a fluid; (g) a
process of treating a fiber of a fabric, a hide, a skin, or a
leather with a chemical or fluid.
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, for a process of treating a
textile fabric subsequent to the fabrication thereof for
putting the article in better condition for marketing.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, for: (a) a process for the
production of a fabric article or structure by the mechanical
interengagement of fibers, threads, or the like; (b) a
process for the production and treatment of a fabric article
and structure; (c) a process for treating a fabric article or
structure not provided for elsewhere.
66, Textiles: Knitting, for a process of manufacturing a
fabric structure by the forming of loops and drawing the
bights thereof through previously formed loops, and 169 for
a product produced by significant knitting steps.
112, Sewing, 400 for a sewn stock material and subclasses
475.01+ for a process for sewing in general.
139, Textiles: Weaving, 383 for a woven fabric and
appropriate subclasses for a process of making a woven
fabric.
223, Apparel Apparatus, for a machine for making, repairing,
or maintaining in proper condition an article of apparel;
especially, 7 for a machine for making a hat and a process
for operating the machine.
Subclass:
244
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising trimmings for garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
175.3 for a head covering having a crown, brim, and an
exterior crown encircling band or trim.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a trim material in the form of a single or
plural layer web or sheet, and especially subclasses 4-6
and 15+ for ornament-type articles.
Subclass:
245
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices
comprising ornaments such as bows or buckles for shoes.
Subclass:
246
This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices
comprising ornaments for military or naval insignia or the
like.
Subclass:
247
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising pockets for garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
160 for gloves having pockets.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 89 and 150 for brassieres
and corsets, respectively, having article-carrying pockets.
Subclass:
248
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with reinforcing means.
Subclass:
249
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with means for attaching articles such as watches,
purses, or other articles.
Subclass:
250
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with means for engaging and holding watches, pencils
or other articles.
Subclass:
251
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with means for fastening the openings.
Subclass:
252
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with means tending to close the openings.
Subclass:
253
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with two or more compartments.
Subclass:
254
This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices
provided with means tending to prevent articles falling out
when the pocket is inverted.
Subclass:
255
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising stiffening and staying means for garments, as coat
linings, corset stiffeners and the like.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
132 and 134, for collars having stiffening means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 27 for machines and machine
processes for making garment stiffeners.
450, Foundation Garments, 41 and 53 for brassieres having
stays or stiffening means and including patents directed to
the stay, per se, when disclosed solely for use with a
brassiere.
Subclass:
256
This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Devices
wherein the stiffening or staying means is in the form of a
strip, strand or wire-like element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
132 for collar stiffeners.
Subclass:
257
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices having
features relating to the structure of stay ends and means for
attaching the same.
Subclass:
258
This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices made
of special materials.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for a plural or single layer web or sheet and
especially 364 for a coated or structurally-defined rod,
strand, fiber or filament, and subclasses 457+ for a laminate
including metal.
Subclass:
259
This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Devices made
of metal.
Subclass:
260
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices
comprising coated or covered metal stays.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
appropriate subclasses for process for making covered or
encased stays by surface bonding.
Subclass:
260.1
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Stays wherein
a coating is adhesively or autogenously bonded or secured to
the stay.
(1) Note. The bond must be between the stay and the
coating; coverings for stays wherein the constituent parts of
the covering are secured together by bonding but there is no
bond with the stay, are found in subclass 260 above.
Subclass:
261
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices
provided with portions reinforced or specially stiffened.
Subclass:
262
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which
include hinges.
Subclass:
263
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which
include garment-closure-fastening elements.
Subclass:
264
This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices made
of formed wire.
Subclass:
265
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising either (1) means for attaching buttons or other
fasteners (hooks, eyes, snap fasteners, etc.) to garments by
means of strips upon which the fasteners are mounted or
directly upon the garments themselves, (2) structure forming
a buttonhole combined with additional garment structure more
than necessary to form or reinforce the buttonhole, or (3)
buttonholes formed in strips or tapes which are adapted to be
attached to garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
229 for waistbands having button strips.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 659 for flaccid
buttonholes, per se, and subclasses 682.1+ for means for
mounting separable-fastener components.
112, Sewing, subclass 406 for a web or sheet including a
separable fastener sewn thereto; subclasses 431 and 437 for a
buttonhole or eyelet including overedge stitching; subclass
475.25 for a method of forming a stitched buttonhole or
eyelet; and subclasses 475.14+ for a method of attaching a
fastener, such as a button, to a base.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
subclass 66 for processes for adhesively securing fasteners
to garments.
Subclass:
266
This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Devices
comprising buttonholes formed in strips or tapes which are
adapted to be attached to garments.
Subclass:
267
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising pads to be applied to garments to change the
apparent shape of the body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
23 for protective pads for trousers.
24 for protective knee pads.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 54 and 55+ for brassieres
having pads and subclass 57 for breast pads, per se.
Subclass:
268
This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices
comprising pads for the shoulders of garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
459 for a guard or protector for the shoulder (e.g.,
football shoulder pads, shoulder strap protectors, etc.).
Subclass:
269
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Sleeves or
legs of garments with means to adjust the length thereof.
Subclass:
270
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising means for closing the openings at wrist portions
of sleeves or the lower portions of legs of garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
228 for trousers having closing means at the knee.
Subclass:
271
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising loops and the like to be applied to coat collars
or other parts of garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
175.7 for hanger attachments for hats.
Subclass:
272
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising general lining structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 for a lining for a coat.
164 for a lining for a glove.
181 for a lining for a head covering.
255 for lining embodying stiffening means for the garment.
Subclass:
273
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising weights usually applied to the bottoms of skirts.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 403 for a paper weight
and subclass 404 for other weighting devices.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclass 349.1 for weights for hanging or drape-type
fabrics.
Subclass:
274
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising bindings for garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
142 175.2 and 222, for bindings applied to particular
garments.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, appropriate subclasses, particularly 418 for
sewn stock material including an edge binding.
Subclass:
275
This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices
comprising seam structure specially adapted for garments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
165 and 166, for a glove having a reinforced seam.
184 for seams between sweats and hats.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
112, Sewing, 402 for a sewn seam in a web or sheet, and
subclasses 475.01+ for a sewing method in general.
Subclass:
279
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices comprising handkerchiefs or simulated handkerchiefs
having provisions for mounting them on garment for purposes
of adornment.
(1) Note. Handkerchiefs or folded handkerchiefs claimed in
combination with a clasp for attaching to a pocket are to be
found herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
1 for handkerchiefs not otherwise classifiable.
243.1 for garment trimming elements or processes.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 209.1 for
fabric devices particularly adapted for wiping, daubing and
polishing.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 3.1 for clasps
or separable fasteners for securing handkerchiefs or
simulated handkerchiefs to a garment when no significant
handkerchief structure is claimed.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 500 for design patents on
handkerchiefs.
Subclass:
300
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters having combined therewith additional
devices or features which are for other than garment
supporting or adjusting purposes. Included among other things
are garment supporters having decorative features claimed as
such (such as sashes, bows, or beads), guards, putting-on
aids, pockets, article holders, indicators, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
44 and 45, for suspenders combined with added features such
as pads to brace the body.
310 for combinations of belts and suspenders.
338 for belt-strap or -strip constructions which may be
ornamental but have no added ornamental features.
(1) Note. See References To Other Classes in the class
definition for the line between this class and the class for
Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses,
for devices peculiarly designed for transportation of
packages and articles and wherein a garment supporting
feature may be incidental.
Subclass:
301
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters which are wholly or partly (1) convertible
from one type of supporter to another, (2) convertible to
other uses, or (3) structurally designed for reversal, i.e.,
changed from right to left or turned over.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 for supporters combined with other structure.
310 for belts and suspenders combined. This subclass (301)
includes suspenders convertible to belt and vice versa.
313 and 316, most of the devices in subclass 313 can be used
with the loop uppermost and in subclass 316 many can be used
either as a loop or a single line garter.
Subclass:
302
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters in which garments or garment-holding means
or parts thereof are vertically spaced from each other by a
member, usually rigid, extending from lower supporting-or
holding-means to an upper-supporting or -holding means.
(1) Note. Two or more torso-encircling members may be held
in spaced relation. Compare this subclass with subclasses 44,
45 and 308 of this class.
(2) Note. A garment supporter with a rigid vertical
connection between holders so as to hold a garment or part of
a garment supporter vertically spaced is located in subclass
302 or 303 since the supporter is regarded as having special
connecting features.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
218 for placket closures including rigid elements.
255 for stiffening and staying in general.
313 and 314+, for pendant supporters of nonrigid type.
Subclass:
303
This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Devices in
which the vertical member is disclosed for supporting hose.
Subclass:
304
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters in which two or more garments are
supported by separate holders which are connected together
but substantially spaced from each other as by strips or
strands.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include single unitary
devices such as a belt which may hold together or support two
or more garments by means of holding devices directly
attached to the belt, for instance, to retain a shirt down
and support trousers. For such belts, see the search notes
below. For combined fasteners, see the search notes below.
(2) Note. Garment supporters combined with sanitary pad
holders are here or in the subclass referenced in the search
notes below
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for garment supporters combined with sanitary pad
holder. Also see Note (2).
312 for single unitary devices such as a belt which may hold
together or support two or more garments by means of holding
devices directly attached to the belt, for instance, to
retain a shirt down and support trousers.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 305 for
combined fasteners.
Subclass:
305
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices having
means passing over the shoulder or to the shoulder from which
the entire supporter is pendant.
(1) Note. Suspenders combined with "shirt hold-downs" are
here.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
307 for devices usually attached to a shoulder suspender
which support two or more garments.
Subclass:
306
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices which
support only the hose on both legs.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for hose supports suspended from shoulder straps.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 6, 26, 28+, and 116 for
garment supporters where some body supporting or compressing
features is claimed; plural hose supporters combined with
means for attachment to a brassiere or corset or other
garment or with a mere torso-encircling belt are here (306).
Subclass:
307
This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices for
supporting two or more waistline garments. These usually
comprise diverging straps at the end of suspender straps for
connection to trousers plus additional straps to hold
undergarments.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for such devices in combination with shoulder straps.
Subclass:
308
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters including (1) more than one limb- or
torso- encircling closed loop, (2) a single strip or strand
encircling the limb or torso more than once, (3) a limb- or
torso-encircling strip or strand plus another strip or strand
at least partially encircling the limb or torso, or (4) any
combination of the above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
302 for belts held vertically spaced apart.
320 for belts having chordal elements.
Subclass:
309
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters which only partially encircle a limb or
torso to retain or support a garment. So-called "halfbelts"
are here.
(1) Note. Devices which include partially encircling
members plus other means acting to support a garment holder,
such as shoulder straps and horizontal straps, are excluded.
These devices are provided for in other subclasses above or
below.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
220 221, 236, and 237, for such devices incorporated with
garment waistbands.
320 for belts having chordal elements.
337 for friction devices or twisters.
Subclass:
310
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters in which means passing over the shoulder
and means encircling the torso are combined to support a
single garment or a single garment holder.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
44 and 45, for body braces and supports.
305 for similar organizations for supporting a plurality of
garments.
327 for shoulder-type garment supporting organizations not
including means completely encircling the torso.
Subclass:
311
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters which include means encircling the limb or
torso formed wholly or partly by a strip or strand which
conforms to the limb or torso.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 which includes among other things combined belts and
sashes.
301 for garment supporters which are convertible or
reversible, such as suspenders convertible to belt or
reversible belts.
308 for supporters which encircle the limb or torso more
than once.
309 for garment supporters of the partial- encircling type.
310 for supporters having both shoulder suspension and
torso-encircling features.
338 for belt, strap or strip constructions, per se, even
though broadly claimed as a garter, belt or closed loop.
Subclass:
312
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices
including means or features in addition to the limb- or
torso- encircling strip or strand and their fastenings to
hold or retain a garment such as clasps, pins or pads.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
302 for belts with rigid spacing devices.
304 for supporters having holders for a plurality of
garments.
Subclass:
313
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in
which a limb- encircling means is pendant from supporting
means.
(1) Note. Most of these supporters are capable of use with
loop uppermost. Compare with this class, subclass 301.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 308 and 310, for other garment supporters including
pendant-encircling means.
Subclass:
314
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices which
include a garment-holding element which is spaced from and
connected to the limb- or torso-encircling means so that in
use the element is pendant therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
302 and 303, for devices having rigid vertically-spaced
holders.
304 for supporters having spaced holders for a plurality of
garments.
313 for devices wherein the encircling means is pendant.
Subclass:
315
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices having
(1) at least one pendant garment-holding element attached to
the encircling means plus other means for holding or
retaining the garment or the encircling means, or (2) two or
more pendant garment-holding means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
304 for garment supporters having spaced holders for
supporting a plurality of garments.
Subclass:
316
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices in
which the encircling means is passed around a limb and then
across itself or one end of the encircling means is attached
behind the other end, thus leaving a free end to which a
holding means is attached.
(1) Note. Many of these devices may be used as single-line
supporters.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
308 for wrap-around garment supporters wherein the limb or
torso is encircled more than once.
315 which includes similar devices having two or more
garment holders, for instance one at each end.
Subclass:
317
This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices in
which the strip or strand which conforms to the limb or torso
has means at each end, including a loop, for detachable or
loose engagement with at least one intermediate element such
as a loop or ring which connects the ends of the strip or
strand. Usually the pendant element is connected to the
intermediate element.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include devices wherein
the intermediate element is fixedly attached to the strip as
by stitches at either or both ends of the strip.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
318 for similar constructions lacking the pendant features.
Subclass:
318
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in
which in addition to the strip or strand which conforms to
the limb or torso there is a member to which holding means
are attached, which member is inserted or insertible between
sections or ends of the strip or strap.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
317 to complete the search.
Subclass:
319
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in
which the garment-holding means or a part thereof is slidable
onto the torso- or limb-encircling strip or strand or adapted
to be readily attached thereto or detached therefrom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
314 and 318, for other combinations wherein holders are
attached slidably or detachably to strips or strands.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 305 for
devices which connect the garment to a belt or belt buckle.
Subclass:
320
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in
which the means for holding or retaining a garment include no
movable fastener parts. These include (1) a member or members
attached to the belt which act to increase friction, such as
pads or buttons, which press on the garment to be held, (2)
elements on the inside of the belt which are chordal, i.e.,
would intersect the arc of belt when it is curved, or (3)
belts having impaling members but no other structure to hold
the impaling means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
309 for chordal devices, per se.
337 for twisters or friction devices, per se.
338 for belt, strip or strap constructions which have
facings adapted to increase friction, such as ribbed or
roughened fabrics.
Subclass:
321
This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices with
significant fastening devices, such as a buckle, for
connecting the ends to form a closed loop. The device must be
capable of connection with the opposed strip or strand end
itself, as in a tongue and hole buckle, or must engage
another fastener part on the opposed end.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 for reversible belts including reversible buckles.
311 for belts, the ends of which are tied or connected by
loops.
312 particularly subclasses 314, 317 and 318 for similar
garment supporters having in addition other garment-holding
means.
338 for belt constructions with no significantly claimed
fastener.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 163 and 308+ for belt
buckles where no significant belt structure is claimed.
Subclass:
322
This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Devices in
which an end of the torso- or limb-encircling strand or strip
overlaps the other portions of the belt and is retained by a
fastening device, i.e., a buckle, through which a free end of
the belt, strip or strand passes.
Subclass:
323
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Garment supporters which include means attachable to a
garment to hold or retain it and a strip or strand connected
to or cooperating with said means, which strip or strand
extends to other holding means or to a place from which it is
supported.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 for garment supporters which are convertible or
reversible, such as suspenders convertible to belt.
302 for rigid vertical-type supporters and see the notes
thereto.
304 for similar devices or organizations having means for
supporting or holding a plurality of garments.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 305 and see (4) Note
under the class definition.
Subclass:
324
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices which
include spring devices or in which the connecting strips or
strands are springs. Mere elastic strands or fabrics made
thereof are not considered to be springs for purposes of this
classification.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
339 for belt, strap or strip constructions, per se, having
springs incorporated therein.
Subclass:
325
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in
which means are provided for adjustment in definite
intervals.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 70 and 580+.
Subclass:
326
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in
which there are, (1) plural suspension strips connected
together, (2) suspension strips which cross each other, (3)
strips which diverge from one point or place, or (4) any
combination of the above.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
44 and 45, for garment supporters combined with features
acting to brace the body or parts thereof.
304 particularly 305 and 307, and subclasses 308 and 310,
for similar supporters having spaced holders for supporting a
plurality of garments.
Subclass:
327
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices in
which (1) shoulder strips or strands cross each other, or (2)
form a closed loop in themselves or in conjunction with other
elements including the strips or strands which are attached
to the garment.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
305 for similar supporters having means to support a
plurality of garments.
310 for similar supporters which in addition include a
member completely encircling the torso.
Subclass:
328
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices where
the suspension strips or strands, usually those which pass
over the shoulders, cross each other and some special
construction or feature is provided at the place of crossing,
such as a clip, slits or divided straps.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 163 and
308+.
Subclass:
329
This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices having
garment holders comprising a strip or strand which runs,
i.e., slides through cord-retainer means. The running strip
or strand may be used with the closed-loop type of suspender
or itself form a part of the closed loop.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 for running strip or strand devices on garment
supporters not of the closed loop or crossed-strip type.
340 and 341+, for suspender ends and saddle-type cord
retainer elements.
Subclass:
330
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices
including means retaining a strip in such a manner that the
strip or strand can move in the retaining means.
(1) Note. The strip or strand may move freely when the
device is in use or the retaining means is such that the
strip or strand can be manually moved to adjusted position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
329 to complete the search.
340 and 341+, for suspender ends and saddle-type cord
retainer elements.
Subclass:
331
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Devices in
which the running strip or strand forms more than one loop,
i.e., zigzags or doubles back upon itself.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include devices wherein
the strip or strand is doubled through a holding device,
i.e., buckle, more than once.
Subclass:
332
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Devices in
which at least one of the running strips or strands extends
downwardly and then upwardly to form a V or U and a strip or
strand retaining means is at the bottom of the V or U.
Subclass:
333
This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices not
provided for above and having significant detachable or
movable connecting means between two or more strips or
strands.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
301 which includes suspender constructions with pivotal
connections to form a belt.
324 which includes constructions having springs between the
strips or strands.
325 which includes suspender constructions having step
adjustments.
327 through 332, for other supporters having detachable or
movable connections.
Subclass:
334
This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices in
which the connecting means includes a pivot member normal to
the strip.
Subclass:
335
This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in
which the article supported is a hose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
303 306, 314+, 325, and 326+, wherein are found hose
supporters of the type falling within said subclasses.
Subclass:
336
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Devices which are elements used with or as garment supporters
and not provided for elsewhere.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses,
for fastening structures in general. For the line between
Classes 2 and 24, see (4) Note under the class definition.
See in particular 464 for clasps, per se, used as garment
supporters or retainers.
Subclass:
337
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Elemental
devices which are (1) pads to increase friction, or (2)
devices to twist a part of the garment such as the top of a
hose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
220 221 and 237, for similar devices combined with a
garment.
320 to complete the search.
338 for strap or strip constructions having roughened
facings.
Subclass:
338
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Elements
wherein the claims are directed to the constructions of the
elongated elements usually flexible, used in garment
supports. Included are elements connecting parts of garment
supporters and the construction of the body-encircling part
of body belts.
(1) Note. See the references under "SEARCH CLASS" for
classes providing for fabric-stock material.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
308 for belts made of plural spaced limb or torso-encircling
strips.
320 for belts having nonfastening holding means.
337 for friction devices and twisters.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 200.
66, Textiles: Knitting, 169.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making,
appropriate subclasses.
139, Textiles: Weaving, 383.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses, for a single or plural layer web or sheet stock
material product and especially subclass 364 for a coated-
or structurally-defined rod, strand, fiber or filament and
subclass 473 for a laminate including leather.
Subclass:
339
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Devices in
which the members are (1) composed of two or more
longitudinal sections connected together, or (2) include, or
are composed of spring elements acting longitudinally.
(1) Note. Belt, strip or strand constructions involving
merely elastic strands or fabrics composed thereof are not
here included but are classified in subclass 338 of this
class.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
317 318, 324, 325, and 333 to complete the search.
Subclass:
340
This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Devices
forming that part of a suspender which is attachable to the
supported garment.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 659 for suspender ends
wherein no more than a button-hole, button loop and/or
protector is claimed.
Subclass:
341
This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Devices
comprising structure forming a saddle-like passage through
which a cord or similar strand-like element is passed to
retain the cord.
(1) Note. A saddle type strand retainer is classified in
subclass 341 or 342, rather than Class 24, Buckles, Buttons,
Clasps, etc., since the retainer is regarded as specialized
in its use as a garment supporter.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
329 and 330+, for such devices combined with suspender
structure.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 115 for cord and rope
holders in general, and subclass 265 for strap-end attaching
devices.
Subclass:
342
This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices in
which the saddle is provided with an openable or movable part
so that the cord or other strand-like element may be inserted
into the passage from the side or the saddle can be removed
from the strip which supports it. These devices are often
called "castoffs".
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
325 for saddles which are movably connected to a strip for
step adjustment.
Subclass:
400
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Bifurcated nether garments worn next to the body either with
or without an additional covering of street clothes.
(1) Note. Patents specific to baby pants or panties are
classified here if the patent claims bifurcated baby pants,
per se. Claims to baby pants in combination with a diaper or
other absorbent pad are classified in Class 604, Surgery.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
78.1 for underwear of the union-suit type.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
604, Surgery, 358 for absorbent pads or diapers; and
subclasses 393+ for absorbent pads or diapers combined with a
diaper holding means such as a garment, holder or support.
Subclass:
401
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear
wherein significance is attributed to (1) particular
reinforcing structure and/or (2) elastic gores or inserts.
Subclass:
402
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear made
from a single piece of material.
Subclass:
403
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear
designed to be worn by a male.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
400 for underwear designed to be worn by either sex and
improvements and attachments not designed with the sex of the
wearer in mind.
Subclass:
404
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear
provided with leg portions, e.g., "boxer shorts" as opposed
to "briefs".
Subclass:
405
This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear
wherein significance is attributed to the fly structure of
the garment.
Subclass:
406
This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear
designed to be worn by a female.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
400 for underwear designed to be worn by either sex and
improvements and attachments not designed with the sex of the
wearer in mind.
Subclass:
407
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear
provided with a leg portion, e.g., "shorts" as opposed to
"briefs".
Subclass:
408
This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Underwear
having crotch structure which is openable or which cannot be
secured in a closed position.
Subclass:
409
This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear
having leg coverings, commonly called hose, integral
therewith or secured thereto.
Subclass:
410
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Device wherein
significance is attributed to means in or on a head covering
or helmet that is intended to protect the head of a wearer,
or at least a portion of the head.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171 for a head covering used for ornamental or decorative
purposes.
Subclass:
411
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device
provided with means on or in a helmet to cushion the impact
of a force directed against the head of the wearer of said
helmet.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses are directed to
"hard-hat" helmets worn in an environment where injury is apt
to occur to an unprotected head. Some helmet structure of
these subclasses is similar to the helmet-adjusting structure
of subclasses 417+, but the primary intention in a helmet of
these subclasses 411+ is energy-absorption.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
417 and see (1) Note above.
Subclass:
412
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in
which the cushion includes a plurality of layers of different
material located between the wearer's head and the outside of
the helmet.
Subclass:
413
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in
which the cushion includes one or more chambers and said
chamber(s) have air or liquid therewithin.
Subclass:
414
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in
which the cushion includes a plurality of portions secured to
the inside of the helmet, which portions are made of a
relatively soft, yieldable material.
Subclass:
415
This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Device in
which at least one of the portions extends from the helmet to
cover or protect that portion of the body that is between the
head and the trunk.
Subclass:
416
This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in
which the helmet is spaced from the head of the wearer by a
supporting structure that directly contacts the wearer's head
and is connected to the helmet to maintain the desired space
between the head and the helmet worn thereon.
Subclass:
417
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device in
which one or more parts of a helmet directly engage the head
of a wearer to support the helmet on the head of the wearer,
and in which said part(s) may be positioned or repositioned
relative to each other or may be positioned or repositioned
relative to the helmet to accommodate said head-engaging
parts to the head dimensions of different wearers having
different head dimensions.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a vertical adjustment
of the helmet, that is, for an adjustment for height of crown
of the wearer's head.
Subclass:
418
This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Device in
which the part(s) that are positioned or repositioned are
those that engage the periphery of the head that
circumscribes the head substantially horizontally above the
ears when the head is erect.
Subclass:
419
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Device in
which the part(s) that are positioned or repositioned also
include those that engage a portion of the head that extends
substantially vertically above the ears when the head is
erect.
Subclass:
420
This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Device in
which two or more parts directly engage the head of a wearer,
and are positionable or repositionable relative to each other
to accommodate for different head dimensions.
Subclass:
421
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device
provided with means for holding the helmet or head covering
on the head of the wearer.
(1) Note. Usually the helmet-retention means includes a
strap fastened to the helmet and extending under the jaw or
chin of the wearer.
Subclass:
422
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device
provided with means for holding an object on the exterior of
the helmet.
(1) Note. Usually the article that is held on the helmet is
not related to the head-covering function of the helmet, but
is something that the wearer desires to keep within reach.
Examples of articles so held include a light, reflector,
cover, container, etc.
Subclass:
423
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device
provided with means to protect the organ(s) of hearing as
well as the head of a wearer.
Subclass:
424
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device
provided with means to protect the front part of the head,
extending from the forehead to the chin, as well as the
remainder of the head of a wearer.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a combination of head
protector and face protector. See subclass 9, below this
subclass in the schedule, for a face protector.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for a face protector, and see (1) Note above.
427 for a face protector that includes goggles.
Subclass:
425
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device wherein
significance is attributed to a head covering used to protect
the head while performing sports activities.
(1) Note. The sports activities referred to are exemplified
by such activities as boxing, wrestling, football, and
similar body-contact sports during which injury to the head
is apt to occur.
Subclass:
426
This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device in which
the eye-protector is included in means through which a line
of vision of the wearer extends.
(1) Note. The line of vision may extend through a
transparent (e.g., glass, etc.) material or through hole(s)
or slit(s) in nontransparent material, but in either material
the protective function of the material is the significant
feature of the structure rather than the optical or vision
function. For a device wherein vision is the function of the
device, see the search class notes herebelow.
(2) Note. In this subclass is found a pair of goggles
comprising primarily a frame that protects that part of the
head that surrounds or encloses the eye of a wearer, but not
necessarily covering the eye itself.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, 299.01 for liquid crystal optical-filter
compositions, and subclasses 582+ for other filter
compositions.
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting,
41 for spectacles and eyeglasses whose transparent elements
have an optical characteristic, or whose frames in the
absence of such optical characteristic lack any
body-protecting structure. See section V of the Class 351,
Class Definition, for the detailed classification line
between spectacles and goggles.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements,
350 for an optical filter for light in the infrared or
ultraviolet range, and subclasses 885+ for an optical filter
in the visible-light range.
501, Compositions: Ceramic, 11 for a glass composition
having optical filter properties.
Subclass:
427
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which said means covers and protects not only the eyes of the
wearer, but also covers and protects the front part of the
head extending from the forehead to the chin.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for a face protector, per se.
424 for a device that includes a head protector and face
protector.
Subclass:
428
This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Device in
which said means includes an edge that contacts a boundary of
said front part of the head and conforms to the configuration
of said boundary.
(1) Note. The edge is usually resilient in order to form a
close seal to the face, and thereby prevents entry of water
or gas to the interior of the face shield.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
440 for goggles having a sealed cup for each eye.
Subclass:
429
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Device in
which said means includes a cover for the front part of the
head, which cover is removably secured to said means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
441 for a removable lens in a goggle cup.
443 for a removable lens in a frame.
Subclass:
430
This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Device in
which said means includes a transparent face cover that is
generally curved in a plane that includes the eyes of the
wearer, whereby the wearer is permitted a large peripheral
field of vision.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
447 for an eye shield having a wide-angle lens.
Subclass:
431
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which said means covers and protects primarily the organ(s)
of sight of the wearer.
(1) Note. See the (2) Note under subclass 426 the
difference between goggles for subclass 426 and eyeshields
for this subclass 431.
Subclass:
432
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means protects the eye(s) against the effects
of high-intensity energy from the visible light portions of
the electromagnetic spectrum.
Subclass:
433
This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Device in
which the cover means is an opaque barrier to light, which
barrier has one or more relatively small holes or narrow
slits therein, the holes or slits permitting a narrow field
of vision while protecting the eye(s) of the wearer.
Subclass:
434
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means protects one or a pair of spectacles
that correct defective vision, or in which a second cover
means overlies the first mentioned cover means.
(1) Note. In either structure defined above, the overlying
cover protects the underlying element from damage, whether
the underlying element is a spectacle lens or a particular
form of cover that is more valuable than the overlying cover
plate.
Subclass:
435
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means prevents the condensation of moisture
on any surface that is within the wearer's field of vision.
(1) Note. In this subclass condensation is prevented by a
double lens, chemical coating of a lens surface, heating
means, etc., these being only exemplary of the means herein.
Subclass:
436
This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Device in
which condensation is prevented by passing air over the
surface via passageways that admit ambient air to pass over
or near the surface.
Subclass:
437
This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Device in
which the air passageways are twisted, winding or circuitous,
thus preventing light from entering the interior of the eye
shield.
Subclass:
438
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means is provided with a member located on
the outside of the cover that moves, or that causes movement
of air, relative to the outside of the cover.
(1) Note. In this subclass is an eyeshield having a member
analogous to a windshield wiper on an automobile, an
eyeshield having an auxiliary lens mounted on the outside,
and an eyeshield having means to blow air in front of the
lens for cleaning the lens, these being only examples of the
devices herein.
Subclass:
439
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means is supported by a single element that
encircles and sustains the cover in position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
442 for a goggle having a frame for each eye.
Subclass:
440
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which at least two of said cover means are provided, one of
which means is intended to cover each of the organs of sight
of the wearer, and each of which means includes an edge that
contacts a boundary of said organ and conforms to the
configuration of said boundary.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
428 for a face shield having a seal to prevent entry of
water or gas to the inside of the shield.
Subclass:
441
This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Device in
which either of said means includes a cover that is removably
secured to said means.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
429 for a removable-face plate in a face shield.
443 for a removable lens in a frame.
Subclass:
442
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which the cover means is supported by an element for each
organ of sight, each of which elements encircles and sustains
its cover in position.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439 for a goggle having a unitary frame.
Subclass:
443
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Device in
which either of said covers is removably secured to its
supporting element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
429 for a removable-face plate in a face shield.
441 for a removable lens in a goggle cup.
Subclass:
444
This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Device in
which said supporting elements are mounted inside the
framework of an eye-protector, the connection between the
element(s) and the framework being above the level of the
wearer's eyes.
Subclass:
445
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which significance is attributed to means for joining
together two eyepieces of a pair of goggles by a joint that
is located between the eyepieces and permits a relatively
small degree of motion therebetween.
Subclass:
446
This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Device in
which said joint includes elements that contact the nose of a
wearer and serve to partially support the goggles on the
wearer's head.
Subclass:
447
This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in
which said means includes a transparent-eye cover that is
generally curved in a plane that includes the eyes of the
wearer, whereby the wearer is permitted a large peripheral
field of vision.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
430 for a face shield having a wide-angle lens.
Subclass:
448
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which significance is attributed to a bar member that extends
between the eye-protector and the ear of a wearer, which
member helps to hold the eye-protector on the wearer's head.
Subclass:
449
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Device in
which significance is also attributed to elements that partly
extend between the eye-protector and the wearer's face along
the sides of the wearer's head to cover the exposed area
adjacent the wearer's eyes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
451 for a pivoted-side shield.
Subclass:
450
This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Device in
which significance is attributed to means for joining
together said bar member and said eye-protector.
Subclass:
451
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which significance is attributed to elements that partly
extend between the eye-protector and the wearer's face along
the sides of the wearer's head to cover the exposed area
adjacent the wearer's eyes, which elements are articulated on
the eye-protector.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
449 for a goggle having temples and side shields.
Subclass:
452
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which significance is attributed to a flexible strap that
partly or completely encircles the head of a wearer and which
retains or supports the eye-protector on the head of a
wearer.
Subclass:
453
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which significance is attributed to an articulated joint
between the eye-protector and a support for the
eye-protector, which joint extends horizontally when the head
of a wearer is erect.
Subclass:
454
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in
which significance is attributed to a construction that
permits the eye-protector to be brought into a compact form
that occupies less space than the eye-protector occupies
during use.
Subclass:
455
GUARD OR PROTECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device
worn primarily for protection against unusual conditions,
such as the application of force, high temperature, and the
like against a part of the body of a wearer.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for apparel specially
constructed to resist penetration of radiant energy rays.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 41 for protective
bandages and shields.
Subclass:
456
Body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector comprising a body suit which protects the trunk,
arms, and legs of the wearer.
Subclass:
457
Hazardous material body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover
configured to protect the wearer against exposure to toxic
material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for apparel specially
constructed to resist penetration of radiant energy rays.
Subclass:
458
Thermal body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover
configured to protect the wearer against exposure to extreme
temperatures.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.16 for an insulated diving suit.
93 for a coat.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically
heated garment.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 88 for a personal
flotation device and subclasses 102+ for a body garment
having buoyancy means to sustain the user while floating in
the water.
Subclass:
459
Shoulder protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
portion of the body extending between the lower end of the
neck and the collar bone against the application of a strong
force.
Subclass:
460
Strap protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Shoulder
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
shoulder against the application of a strong force by a thin
strip of material.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 264 for an
article carrier having a shoulder strap pad.
Subclass:
461
Both shoulders:
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Shoulder
protector wherein the device is configured to protect both
shoulders.
Subclass:
462
Vest type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Shoulder
protector wherein the device is also configured to protect a
portion of the chest and back.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
463 for a chest protector.
467 for a back protector.
Subclass:
463
Chest protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
front portion of the body between the collar bone and the
13th rib pair against the application of a strong force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.5 for a device specially designed to resist penetration,
as by projectiles, swords, knives, etc., where (a) features
of shape for fitting the body or (b) means for wearing or
otherwise securing the device to the body are claimed.
462 for a guard or protector which covers the chest, back,
and both shoulders.
Subclass:
464
Abdomen protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
front region of the body between the 13th rib pair and the
waist against the application of a strong force thereon.
Subclass:
465
Side impact torso protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect a side
region of the trunk against the application of a strong force
thereon.
Subclass:
466
Groin protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
portion of the body adjacent the thigh and the trunk.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 72 for a
suspensory device having a rigid concave member or element
adapted to fit over and protect the external genitalia of a
wearer.
Subclass:
467
Back protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
rear portion of the trunk between the neck and pelvis against
the application of a strong force.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
462 for a guard or protector which covers the chest, back,
and both shoulders.
Subclass:
468
Neck protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or
protector wherein the device is configured to protect the
portion of the body between the head and shoulders against
the application of a strong force.
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
The following subclasses are a collection of cross-references
of published disclosures pertaining to various specified
aspects of apparel articles.
(1) Note. Disclosures are placed in these subclasses for
their value as references and as leads to appropriate main or
secondary fields of search without regard to their original
classification.
Subclass:
900
CAMOUFLAGED:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device intended and constructed to be
difficult to distinguish from its surroundings (e.g., because
of its color or configuration).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
114, Ships, subclass 15 for a warship so rendered invisible
or indistinguishable.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclass 115 for
canopies which may be camouflaged to hide articles
thereunder.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 919
for a cross-reference art collection of camouflaged stock
material product.
Subclass:
901
ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTITOXIN, OR CLEAN ROOM:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device intended and constructed to prevent
the passage of harmful microorganisms, particulate matter, or
gaseous material therethrough.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for an apparel article
used in the inspection and treatment of diseases, wounds, and
other abnormal conditions.
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for a garment having
means to protect the wearer against harmful electromagnetic
or nuclear radiation.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions,
subclass 402 for a biocidal or pharmaceutical composition
adapted for use with wearing apparel.
Subclass:
902
ANTISTATIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device which prevents the buildup of an
electrical charge.
Subclass:
903
FIBERGLASS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device which has a layer of material
constructed out of glass fibers encased in resin.
Subclass:
904
POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (E.G., GORTEX (TM), TEFLON
(TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device which has a portion thereof
constructed out of the chemical compound
polytetrafluoroethylene.
Subclass:
905
ELECTRIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device which has a component which
requires a source of electrical power.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically
heated garment.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,
115 for a garment combined with means to apply electrical
energy for Therapeutic use.
Subclass:
906
Head covering or protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 905. An apparel
article or device wherein the electric power is used to run a
component attached to an apparel article or device which
covers a portion of the body above the neck.
Subclass:
907
GLOVE HAVING THREE, FOUR, OR SIX FINGER POCKETS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device which is adapted to cover the hand
and has three, four, or six separate finger receiving
cavities.
Subclass:
908
GUARD OR PROTECTOR HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER (E.G.,
VELCRO (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or
device is intended and constructed to protect the body
against unusual conditions such as the application of a
strong force (e.g., high temperature, strong light to the
eyes, etc.) and wherein the article or device has a
hook-loop type fastener.
Subclass:
909
Head protector (e.g., helmet, goggles, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
intended and constructed to guard or protect a portion of the
body above the neck.
Subclass:
910
Hand or wrist protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
intended and constructed to protect a portion of the body
between the outermost portion of the forearm and the
outermost portion of the fingers.
Subclass:
911
Leg protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
intended and constructed to protect a portion of the body
between the lower torso and the foot.
Subclass:
912
GARMENT HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER (E.G., VELCRO (TM),
ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or
device is intended and constructed to cover a portion of the
body of the wearer and wherein the article or device has a
hook-loop type fastener.
(1) Note. The cooperating loops of the hook and loop type
fastener may be the material of the apparel article.
Subclass:
913
Chest encircling (e.g., shirt, vest, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device has a
portion which extends around the upper torso of the wearer.
Subclass:
914
Combined nether (e.g., union suit, bag type, overalls,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 913. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device also
extends around the waist and legs of the wearer.
Subclass:
915
Having plural body encircling layers (e.g., coat, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 913. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device has
at least two collateral body covering layers.
Subclass:
916
Neck covering (e.g., necktie, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
intended and constructed to cover a portion of the wearer
between the head and chest.
Subclass:
917
Hand or wrist covering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
specifically intended and constructed to cover a portion of
the body between the radial outermost portion of the forearm
and the radial outermost portion of the fingers of the
wearer.
Subclass:
918
Head covering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
specifically intended and constructed to cover a portion of
the body above the neck.
Subclass:
919
Lower torso and leg encircling (e.g., skirts, trousers,
etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel
article or device wherein the apparel article or device is
specifically intended and constructed to extend around the
lower torso and a portion of the legs of the wearer.
Subclass:
920
GARMENT SUPPORTER OR RETAINER HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE
FASTENER (E.G., VELCRO (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An
apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or
device is intended and constructed to support a garment and
wherein the article or device has a hook-loop type fastener.
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Last Modified: 6 October 2000