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SECTION I - 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).
SECTION II - NOTES TO THE CLASS DEFINITION
| (1) Note. In general, processes of making particular types of garments have been classified in the subclass pertaining to the particular garment made. |
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
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| 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. |
SECTION IV - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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| 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 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, subclasses 7+ for brassieres which include an artificial breast. |
SUBCLASSES
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| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Miscellaneous apparel and analogous devices not elsewhere provided for. | |
| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 2.17 | Having a garment closure (e.g., zipper, fabric with hooks and loops that fasten together, 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. | |
| 2.5 | Penetration resistant: | ||||||||
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.
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| 4 | Insect repelling: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices comprising coverings to repel mosquitoes, bees,
flies, or the like.
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| 5 | Firemen’s helmets: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices comprising helmets specially adapted for the use of firemen. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 7 | Heat resistant: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices constructed to prevent sun-stroke or to counteract or protect from the effects of heat. | |
| 8.1 | High temperature: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7. Device designed to protect from the heat and glare of a
welding and similar operation.
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| 8.2 | Mask, shield or hood for welder (EPO): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.1. Device comprising a cover for the face of a person, i.e.,
a mask, or, an article acting as a barrier for a person, i.e., a
shield, or a cover for the face and head of a person, i.e., a hood, which
is constructed to protect the person from the heat and glare of
a welding operation.
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| 8.3 | With movable shutter, e.g. filter disc or actuating means therefor (EPO): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.2. Device wherein a mask, shield or hood is provided with a
mechanism limiting the transmission of light or with means for moving
the mechanism.
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| 8.4 | And movable polarizing filter disc (EPO): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.3. Device wherein a mask, shield or hood is provided with a
round flat optical transparent plate capable of movement within
the mask, shield or hood and further capable of polarizing light transmitted
therethough.
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| 8.5 | With two windows, one for viewing and one for use during the welding process (EPO): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.2. Device wherein a mask, shield or hood is provided with a
first transparent material allowing for the visual inspection prior
to or after a welding operation and a second transparent material
allowing for the visual inspection during a welding operation.
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| 8.6 | With supply or suction of gas, air or smoke inside or outside the welding hood (EPO): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.2. Device provided with a mechanism for supplying or removing
a gaseous fluid to a hood for a welder.
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| 8.7 | Use of particular optical filter (EPO): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.2. Device wherein a mask, shield or hood is provided with a
light transmitting material capable of limiting the spectral range
transmitted therethough.
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| 8.8 | With variable transmission (EPO): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 8.7. Device wherein the material is capable of varying the spectral
range of light transmitted therethough.
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| 9 | Face: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Devices designed to protect the face, as baseball masks,
boxing masks, nose guards, and the like.
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| 10 | Hat or cap attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Eye shields, attached to or made a part of a hat or cap. | |
| 11 | Hand or body supported: |
| 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. | |
| 12 | Shades: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Eye shields designed to protect the eyes by shading.
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| 13 | Spectacle attachments: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Devices comprising eye shades adapted to be attached to
eyeglasses or spectacles.
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| 15 | Eye shields (e.g., hoodwinks or blinds, etc.): | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device in which significance is attributed to means intended
to protect the eyes of the wearer.
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| 16 | Hand or arm: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Devices designed to guard or protect the hand or arm.
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| 17 | Handle or rein attachments: |
| 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. | |
| 18 | Boxing gloves: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices comprising gloves for use in boxing. | |
| 19 | Baseball gloves: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices comprising gloves for use in playing baseball. | |
| 20 | Hand pads: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices comprising padlike devices worn to protect the palms
or other parts of the hand.
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| 21 | Finger cots or protectors: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 16. Devices comprising shields for the fingers or thumbs only.
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| 22 | Leg: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Devices comprising shields for leg, usually for the use of athletes. | |
| 23 | Trouser attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Devices comprising pads and other protecting devices permanently attached to trousers. | |
| 24 | Knee pads or rests: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Devices comprising shields for the knee only.
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| 44 | Shoulder and back: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices to brace and support the back and shoulders.
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| 45 | Shoulder: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices to brace and support the shoulders only.
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| 46 | GARMENT PROTECTORS: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising garments worn primarily to protect other
garments from wear or injury.
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| 47 | Skirts: | ||
| 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.
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| 48 | Aprons: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices of the apron type. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 50 | Barbering: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices adapted for wear during hair cutting or other barbering
operation.
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| 51 | Workmen’s: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices adapted primarily for men"s wear. | |
| 52 | Ties and supports: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 48. Devices comprising ties and supports for aprons, usually
of the waistband type.
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| 53 | Armpit shields: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices comprising armpit shields, usually impervious to
moisture.
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| 54 | Combined with garments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices combined with garments. | |
| 55 | Body supported: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices provided with means for supporting them independently of a garment, as by means of straps. | |
| 56 | Dress-attaching features: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices provided with garment attaching means. | |
| 57 | Frames: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Devices comprising frames of wire or equivalent material to hold the shields in proper extended position. | |
| 58 | Methods of making: | ||
| Methods of making armpit shields.
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| 59 | Sleeve: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices adapted to protect the sleeves and cuffs of garments. | |
| 60 | Collar or cuff: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices comprising attachments for collars or cuffs to prevent
soiling.
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| 61 | Stocking: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices comprising protectors for stockings, except those
restricted to the knee.
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| 62 | Knee: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices comprising protectors for the knees of all garments, including stockings. | |
| 63 | Try-on hat linings: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 46. Devices comprising caplike devices to protect hats from soiling while being tried on. | |
| 64 | BURIAL GARMENTS: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices intended for use for burial purposes only. | |
| 65 | FUR GARMENTS: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices made essentially of fur.
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| 66 | Muffs: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 65. Devices of the handmuff type. | |
| 67 | BATHING GARMENTS: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices specially adapted to be worn while bathing.
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| 68 | Caps: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Devices comprising bathing caps. | |
| 69 | BODY GARMENTS: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising miscellaneous coverings for the body
and subcombinations thereof not elsewhere provided for.
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| 69.5 | Bag type: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Garments of bag form or having means to close the lower
part to form a bag.
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| 70 | Separable: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments in which the upper and lower portions are separably connected. | |
| 71 | Combined bifurcated: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments the lower portions of which embody both skirt
and bifurcated features.
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| 72 | Convertible bifurcated: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with skirted lower portion adapted to be
changed to a bifurcated form.
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| 73 | Underwear: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn as undergarments. | |
| 74 | Dresses: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn by women as outer-garments. | |
| 75 | Children’s: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with skirted lower portions of the type usually worn by children. | |
| 76 | Waistband: adjustable or elastic: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments of the dress type having adjustable or elastic
waistbands.
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| 77 | Men’s outer shirts: |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 79 | Trousers and overalls: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with bifurcated lower portions of the type usually worn by men as outer-garments. | |
| 80 | Children’s |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Union garments with bifurcated lower portions of the type usually worn by children. | |
| 81 | Heat resistant: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated union garments made of fire-proof or fire-resistant material. | |
| 82 | Water resistant: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated union garments made of waterproof or water-resistant
material.
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| 83 | Bed garments: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Bifurcated union garments of the pajama type.
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| 84 | Hooded: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices provided with attached hoods. | |
| 85 | Overcoats: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the coat type adapted for outdoor wear.
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| 86 | Convertible to bifurcated: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Devices constructed to permit conversion of the lower parts to a bifurcated form. | |
| 87 | Waterproof: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 85. Devices specially adapted for protection from rain.
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| 88 | Capes: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the cape type.
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| 89 | Convertible tents: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 88. Devices constructed to permit the formation of a tent from the garment. | |
| 90 | Sweaters: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices comprising knitted garments of the sweater type.
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| 91 | Mufflers: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the muffler type which cover the chest or back
and neck.
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| 92 | Back and chest protectors: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices comprising special coverings for the back and chest, either or both. | |
| 93 | Coats: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the coat type. | |
| 94 | Hunters’ and special-article carrying: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices adapted for carrying game, ammunition, or other
articles.
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| 95 | Combined with vest or shirt: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices combined with vests or shirts or simulations thereof. | |
| 96 | Front closures: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices comprising securing and fastening means for the front openings of coats. | |
| 97 | Linings: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices provided with lining means.
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| 98 | Collars: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices comprising collars.
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| 99 | Springs: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 98. Devices comprising springs to be worn under coat collars to retain them in proper position. | |
| 100 | Fasteners: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices having fasteners in the back to hold the collar in proper position. | |
| 101 | Putting-on accessories: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 93. Devices to facilitate putting on coats. | |
| 102 | Vests: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the vest type worn by men. | |
| 103 | Combined with shirt or dickey: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Devices combined with shirts or dickeys. | |
| 104 | Nursing: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists and underwear made to facilitate access to the breast.
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| 105 | Dress: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists of the type worn by women as outergarments. | |
| 106 | Blouses: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waist-type garments having waistbands usually for boys" wear. | |
| 107 | Garment supporting: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Devices having means for supporting nether garments, usually
trousers.
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| 108 | Jacket type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists extending below the waist line similar to coats or jackets. | |
| 109 | Underwear: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists worn by women and children as undergarments.
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| 110 | Corset covers: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices of the corset cover type. | |
| 111 | Infants’: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices for infants" wear. | |
| 112 | Garment supporting: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices having means for supporting nether garments, usually
skirts.
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| 113 | Undergarments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts usually of knit fabric, intended for wear beneath the outer garments. | |
| 114 | Bed garments: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the night-shirt type.
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| 115 | Men’s outer garments: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the type usually worn by men directly beneath
the coat or vest.
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| 116 | With attached collars: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with permanently-attached collars. | |
| 117 | With garment supporters: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with supporters for nether garments.
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| 118 | Bosom structure: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices with special bosom structure.
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| 119 | Detachable: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices having detachable bosoms or dickeys. | |
| 120 | Supporters and protectors: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices provided with means to prevent wrinkling or soiling.
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| 121 | Overlaps: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising overlap for sleeve or body openings. | |
| 122 | Yokes, patches, and facing: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices having special reinforcing yokes, patches and facings. | |
| 123 | Cuffs: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with special cuff structure.
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| 124 | Detachable: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Devices in which the cuffs are of the detachable type.
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| 125 | Sleeves: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with special sleeve structure.
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| 126 | Detachable: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Devices in which the sleeves have detachable parts. | |
| 127 | Neckbands: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising neckband structure.
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| 128 | Closures: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising means for closing and fastening openings in the body portions of shirts. | |
| 129 | Collars: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices comprising detachable shirt collars.
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| 130 | Combined with neckties: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices comprising collars and neckties permanently secured
together.
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| 131 | Soft fold type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices of the fold type adapted to be worn without starching. | |
| 132 | Supporters: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Devices with elements to support or stiffen the collar.
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| 133 | Women’s wear: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices adapted primarily for women"s wear. | |
| 134 | Supporters: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Devices provided with special stiffening or staying features. | |
| 135 | Waterproof: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made of cellulose or rubber composition.
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| 136 | Paper: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made wholly or partly of paper. | |
| 137 | Necktie-engaging devices: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with special means adapted to be engaged
by a necktie in adjusted position.
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| 138 | Easy-slide structure: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Devices provided with means to facilitate easy sliding of
the bands of neckties.
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| 139 | Attaching to shirts: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with means to secure the collar to the neckband of a shirt. | |
| 140 | Ends: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Devices including means for securing the open ends of collars to shirts. | |
| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 142 | Bindings: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with bindings for the edges of collars.
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| 143 | Blanks and processes: |
| Processes of making shirt collars and blanks for the same. | |
| 144 | Neckties: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the necktie type. | |
| 145 | Attaching feaures: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices having structure to provide for attachment to collar
buttons, collars, neckbands, shirts or other garments.
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| 146 | Cut-fabric type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made from cut fabric and not tied or made up. | |
| 147 | Knit-fabric type: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made from knitted fabric.
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| 148 | Knot structure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices provided with features relating to knot structure. | |
| 149 | Made up: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Devices comprising made-up knot structures not of the bow or four-in-hand type. | |
| 150 | Four-in hand type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices comprising made-up knot structures of the four-in-hand type. | |
| 151 | Bow type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices comprising made-up knot structures of the bow type. | |
| 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.
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| 153 | Four-in hand type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for four-in-hand ties. | |
| 154 | Bow type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for bow ties. | |
| 155 | Band structure: |
| 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. | |
| 156 | Attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Devices having attachments applied to the band to facilitate adjustment. | |
| 157 | End structure: | ||
| 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.
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| 158 | Mittens: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand coverings of the mitten type.
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| 159 | Gloves: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand coverings of the glove type.
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| 160 | Attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with attachments, usually pockets or article-carrying means. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 161.4 | Having a hook and loop type wrist closure: | ||||
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 162 | Wrists: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with special glove-wrist structures. | |
| 163 | Fingers: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with special glove-finger structures. | |
| 164 | Linings: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with linings.
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| 165 | Welts: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices having seams with welts. | |
| 166 | Staying: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with means for staying the seams of gloves. | |
| 167 | Materials: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices involving the use of a special material.
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| 168 | Rubber: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Devices made wholly or essentially of rubber. | |
| 169 | Patterns and processes: |
| Processes of making gloves, blanks therefor, and patterns as embodied in the finished product. | |
| 170 | Wristlets: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising coverings for the wrist. | |
| 171 | HEAD COVERINGS: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising coverings for the head and subcombinations
thereof not elsewhere provided for.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 171.1 | Mortarboard or graduation type: |
| 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. | |
| 171.2 | Conical (e.g., dunce cap, witches’ hat, etc.): | ||||||||||||||||
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.
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| 171.3 | Collapsible (e.g., umbrella type, etc.): | ||||
| 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.
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| 171.4 | Tam-o’-shanter type: | ||
| 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.
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| 171.5 | Flexible material closure: | ||||||||||||||||||
| 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.
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| 171.6 | Crown fold type: |
| 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. | |
| 171.7 | Movable along crown surface: |
| 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. | |
| 171.8 | Endless band type: |
| 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. | |
| 172 | Flapped: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices provided with flaps usually adapted to be adjusted
upon the neck or ears.
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| 173 | With masks: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices having masks or face coverings.
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| 173.5 | With outward bulge in crown: | ||||
| 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.
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| 174 | Toilet: | ||||||
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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 175.8 | Straw: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering having a component constructed of grain stalk. | |
| 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. | |
| 181 | With sweats or other supplementary head engaging member: | ||||||||
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.
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| 181.2 | Discontinuous contact: | ||||||
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.
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| 181.4 | Removable or retractable: | ||||||||||
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.
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| 181.6 | With perforated or slotted sweat or head engaging member: | ||||||||||
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.
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| 181.8 | Transversely grooved head engaging member: | ||
| 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.
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| 182.1 | Crown spacing: | ||||||
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.
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| 182.2 | Removable or retractable spacer: | ||||||||||||
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.
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| 182.3 | With perforated or slotted sweat or head engaging member: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 182.4 | Coil spacer: |
| 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. | |
| 182.5 | Coextensively transversely grooved spacer: | ||
| 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.
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| 182.6 | Tongue, stud or block spacer: |
| 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. | |
| 182.7 | Through-passaged spacer: | ||||||
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.
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| 182.8 | Perforated: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 183 | Head size adjustment: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings having head-contacting means which is either
yieldable, or capable of being varied in perimeter.
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| 184 | Sewing: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Devices comprising means attaching sweatbands to hats by sewing. | |
| 184.5 | With external air deflector or weather guard for crown opening: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 202 | Hoods: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the hood type which closely envelop the head
except the face.
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| 203 | With mufflers: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices provided with mufflers or throat coverings.
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| 204 | Bonnet type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the bonnet type and usually provided with tying strings or the like. | |
| 205 | Helmet type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the helmet type. | |
| 206 | Face coverings: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices comprising face coverings, such as masks or the
like.
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| 207 | Scarfs and veils: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the veil or scarf type. | |
| 208 | Muffs: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the muff type.
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| 209 | Ear: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices of the muff type for the ears.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 209.3 | With interrupted crown: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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.
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| 209.4 | With superposed or inset band: | ||||||||
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.
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| 209.5 | Inserted perforated or mesh section: | ||||||
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.
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| 209.7 | With perforation: | ||||||||
| 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.
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| 210 | Bustles: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the bustle type. | |
| 211 | Skirts: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the skirt type.
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| 212 | Combined bifurcated: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices embodying both skirt and bifurcated features.
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| 213 | Convertible bifurcated: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices convertible to a bifurcated form.
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| 214 | Riding: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices adapted primarily for horseback riding. | |
| 215 | With pads or distenders: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices provided with attached bustles, pads, stiffeners, or the like. | |
| 216 | Hoop: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices of the hoop type. | |
| 217 | Lifters and holders: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices provided with means for lifting and holding the
same.
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| 218 | Placket closures: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having features relating to the closing and securing
the plackets of skirts.
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| 219 | Waist closures: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having features relating to the closing and securing
the waistbands of skirts.
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| 220 | Waistbands: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices comprising waistbands for skirts.
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| 221 | Adjustable or elastic: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Devices comprising adjustable or elastic waistbands.
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| 222 | Edge bindings or protectors: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices comprising edge bindings, facings and protectors
for the hems of skirts.
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| 223 | Supporters: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices provided with straps or the like for suspending
the skirt on the body.
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| 227 | Trousers or overalls: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bifurcated nether garments of the type usually worn by men
and boys as outer garments.
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| 228 | Knee length: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices comprising knee-length trousers such as knickerbockers, breeches, or the like. | |
| 229 | Waist or shirt supported: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices adapted to be attached to and supported by waists
or shirts, usually for boys wear.
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| 230 | Suspender attachments: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with means for suspending, as straps, belt
loops, or the like.
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| 231 | Stays or protectors: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with strengthening stays, shape retainers,
or patches to prevent wear and the like.
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| 232 | Bottom: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Devices provided with protectors for the bottoms of the
legs.
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| 233 | Leg-straightening attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with means to be worn with trousers to conceal abnormal curvature of the legs. | |
| 234 | Flies: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having means for closing and securing the flies
of trousers.
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| 235 | Waist closures: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having means for closing and securing the waistbands
of trousers or overalls.
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| 236 | Waistbands: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices comprising waistbands for trousers and overalls.
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| 237 | Adjustable or elastic: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Devices having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
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| 238 | Trunks: |
| 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. | |
| 239 | Stockings: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the stocking type.
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| 240 | Supporting features: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices provided with supporters or means to which supporters
may be attached.
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| 241 | Reinforcing: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices reinforced to resist strains and wear.
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| 242 | Leggings: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices without foot portions and worn inside the shoe.
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| 243.1 | GENERAL STRUCTURE: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter applicable to a garment in general.
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| 244 | Trimmings: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising trimmings for garments.
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| 245 | Shoe ornaments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices comprising ornaments such as bows or buckles for shoes. | |
| 246 | Insignia: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices comprising ornaments for military or naval insignia or the like. | |
| 247 | Pockets: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising pockets for garments.
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| 248 | Reinforced: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with reinforcing means. | |
| 249 | Article-attaching feature: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for attaching articles such as watches, purses, or other articles. | |
| 250 | Article-retaining feature: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for engaging and holding watches, pencils or other articles. | |
| 251 | Fastening attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for fastening the openings. | |
| 252 | Closing attachments: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means tending to close the openings. | |
| 253 | Multiple compartment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with two or more compartments. | |
| 254 | Safety trap: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means tending to prevent articles falling out when the pocket is inverted. | |
| 255 | Stiffening or staying: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising stiffening and staying means for garments,
as coat linings, corset stiffeners and the like.
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| 256 | Elongated rodlike elements (e.g., stays): | ||
| 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.
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| 257 | Ends and end fasteners or retainers: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices having features relating to the structure of stay ends and means for attaching the same. | |
| 258 | Materials: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices made of special materials.
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| 259 | Metal: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Devices made of metal. | |
| 260 | Covered or encased (e.g., coated): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices comprising coated or covered metal stays.
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| 260.1 | Surface bonded coating: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Stays wherein a coating is adhesively or autogenously bonded
or secured to the stay.
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| 261 | Reinforced: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices provided with portions reinforced or specially stiffened. | |
| 262 | Hinged: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which include hinges. | |
| 263 | With fasteners: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which include garment-closure-fastening elements. | |
| 264 | Formed wire: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices made of formed wire. | |
| 265 | Attaching buttons or fasteners: | ||||||||
| 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.
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| 266 | Buttonhole strips: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Devices comprising buttonholes formed in strips or tapes which are adapted to be attached to garments. | |
| 267 | Pads: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising pads to be applied to garments to change
the apparent shape of the body.
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| 268 | Shoulder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices comprising pads for the shoulders of garments.
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| 269 | Adjustable length: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Sleeves or legs of garments with means to adjust the length thereof. | |
| 270 | Closures: | ||
| 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.
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| 271 | Loops or hangers: | ||
| 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.
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| 272 | Linings: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising general lining structure.
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| 273 | Dress weights: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising weights usually applied to the bottoms
of skirts.
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| 274 | Bindings: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising bindings for garments.
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| 275 | Seams: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising seam structure specially adapted for
garments.
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| 279 | ADORNMENT HANDKERCHIEFS, GARMENT WORN: | ||||||||||||
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.
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| 300 | Combined with other than garment supporter structure: | ||||||||||
| 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.
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| 301 | Convertible or reversible: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 302 | Rigid vertical type: | ||||||||||
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.
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| 303 | Hose supporting: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Devices in which the vertical member is disclosed for supporting hose. | |
| 304 | With connected substantially spaced holders for plural garments: | ||||||||||
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.
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| 305 | Combined with shoulder straps: | ||||
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.
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| 306 | Supporting to hose only: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices which support only the hose on both legs.
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| 307 | Plural waistline garments only: | ||
| 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.
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| 308 | Plural encircling type: | ||||
| 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.
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| 309 | Partially encircling limb or torso type: | ||||||||
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.
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| 310 | Shoulder suspension and torso encircling: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 311 | Torso or limb encircling: | ||||||||||||
| 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.
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| 312 | With additional holding devices or features: | ||||
| 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.
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| 313 | Pendant limb encircling means: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in which a limb- encircling means is pendant from
supporting means.
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| 314 | With pendant holding means: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 315 | With p0lural holding means: | ||
| 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.
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| 316 | Wrap around and end attached holder: | ||||||
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.
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| 317 | With member between ends of encircling strip: | ||||
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.
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| 318 | On member between ends of encircling strip: | ||
| 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.
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| 319 | Detachable from or slidable on belt: | ||||
| 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.
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| 320 | With nonfastening holding means: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 321 | With fastenable device to form loop: | ||||||||||
| 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.
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| 322 | Overlapping end and buckle type: |
| 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. | |
| 323 | Strip connected spaced holders: | ||||||||
| 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.
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| 324 | With springs: | ||
| 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.
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| 325 | With step adjustment: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which means are provided for adjustment in definite
intervals.
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| 326 | Plural, crossed, or diverging suspension strips or strands: | ||||
| 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.
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| 327 | Crossed or closed loop shoulder type: | ||||
| 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.
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| 328 | With crossed suspension strap features: | ||
| 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.
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| 329 | Garment supporting running strip or strand: | ||||
| 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.
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| 330 | With running strip or strand: | ||||||
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.
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| 331 | Plural loop type: | ||
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.
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| 332 | Connection at bottom of strip or strand V: |
| 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. | |
| 333 | With detachable or movable feature between strips: | ||||||||
| 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.
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| 334 | With pivot member normal to strip: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices in which the connecting means includes a pivot member normal to the strip. | |
| 335 | Hose supporting: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which the article supported is a hose.
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| 336 | Elements: | ||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices which are elements used with or as garment supporters
and not provided for elsewhere.
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| 337 | Friction devices and/or twisters: | ||||||
| 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.
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| 338 | Belt, strap, or strip constructions: | ||||||||||||||||||
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.
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| 339 | With springs or connected sections: | ||||
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.
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| 340 | Suspender ends: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Devices forming that part of a suspender which is attachable
to the supported garment.
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| 341 | Saddle type cord retainers: | ||||||
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.
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| 342 | Openable or movable: | ||
| 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".
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| 400 | Underwear: | ||||||
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.
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| 401 | With particular reinforcing or elastic insert: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear wherein significance is attributed to (1) particular reinforcing structure and/or (2) elastic gores or inserts. | |
| 402 | One-piece: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear made from a single piece of material. | |
| 403 | Particular to male: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear designed to be worn by a male.
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| 404 | With leg portions: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear provided with leg portions, e.g., "boxer shorts" as opposed to "briefs". | |
| 405 | With particular fly structure: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear wherein significance is attributed to the fly structure of the garment. | |
| 406 | Particular to female: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear designed to be worn by a female.
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| 407 | With leg portion: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear provided with a leg portion, e.g., "shorts" as opposed to "briefs". | |
| 408 | Open or openable crotch: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Underwear having crotch structure which is openable or which cannot be secured in a closed position. | |
| 409 | Panty hose: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear having leg coverings, commonly called hose, integral therewith or secured thereto. | |
| 410 | For wearer’s head: | ||
| 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.
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| 411 | Including energy-absorbing means: | ||||
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.
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| 412 | By diverse laminae: |
| 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. | |
| 413 | By fluid-containing cushion: |
| 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. | |
| 414 | By interior pads: |
| 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. | |
| 415 | Including neck pad: |
| 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. | |
| 416 | By suspension rigging: |
| 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. | |
| 417 | Including adjustment for wearer’s head size: | ||
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.
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| 418 | For circumference of crown: |
| 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. | |
| 419 | And height of crown: |
| 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. | |
| 420 | By plural-part rigging: |
| 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. | |
| 421 | Including helmet-retention means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means for holding the helmet or head
covering on the head of the wearer.
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| 422 | With article-attaching means: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means for holding an object on the
exterior of the helmet.
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| 423 | And ears: |
| 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. | |
| 424 | And face: | ||||||
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.
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| 425 | Sport headgear: | ||
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.
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| 426 | Goggles: | ||||||||||||
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.
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| 427 | Included in shield for face: | ||||
| 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.
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| 428 | With seal for face: | ||||
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.
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| 429 | And detachable face plate: | ||||
| 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.
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| 430 | And wide-angle lens: | ||
| 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.
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| 431 | Included in shield for eyes: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which said means covers and protects primarily
the organ(s) of sight of the wearer.
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| 432 | Having antiglare shield or lens: |
| 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. | |
| 433 | By limited-view opening: |
| 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. | |
| 434 | Having lens-cover plate: | ||
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.
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| 435 | Having antifog shield or lens: | ||
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.
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| 436 | By ventilation of shield: |
| 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. | |
| 437 | Via tortuous air path: |
| 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. | |
| 438 | With movable element external: | ||
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.
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| 439 | Having unitary frame: | ||
| 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.
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| 440 | With seal (e.g., cup) for each eye: | ||
| 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.
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| 441 | Detachable lens-mounting: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Device in which either of said means includes a cover that
is removably secured to said means.
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| 442 | Having frame for each eye: | ||
| 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.
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| 443 | Detachable lens-mounting: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Device in which either of said covers is removably secured
to its supporting element.
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| 444 | Suspended within a goggle: |
| 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. | |
| 445 | Connected at center: |
| 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. | |
| 446 | By nose-rest: |
| 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. | |
| 447 | Having wide-angle lens: | ||
| 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.
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| 448 | Including temple element: |
| 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. | |
| 449 | And side shield: | ||
| 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.
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| 450 | And connection to frame: |
| 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. | |
| 451 | Pivoted side shield: | ||
| 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.
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| 452 | On head band: |
| 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. | |
| 453 | On horizontal pivot: |
| 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. | |
| 454 | Foldable or collapsible: |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 457 | Hazardous material body cover: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover configured to protect the wearer against exposure
to toxic material.
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| 458 | Thermal body cover: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover configured to protect the wearer against exposure
to extreme temperatures.
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| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 461 | Both shoulders: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Shoulder protector wherein the device is configured to protect both shoulders. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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. |
| 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).
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| 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.
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| 902 | ANTISTATIC: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which prevents the buildup of an electrical charge. | |
| 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. | |
| 904 | POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE: |
| 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. | |
| 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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 908 | GUARD OR PROTECTOR HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER: |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 912 | GARMENT HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER: | ||
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.
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 920 | GARMENT SUPPORTER OR RETAINER HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER: |
| 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. | |