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Class   442FABRIC (WOVEN, KNITTED, OR NONWOVEN TEXTILE OR CLOTH, ETC.)
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This Class 442 is considered to be an integral part of Class 428 (see the Class 428 schedule for the position of this Class in schedule hierarchy). This Class retains all pertinent definitions and class lines of Class 428.
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 1][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 1]1 SCRIM (E.G., OPEN NET OR MESH, GAUZE, LOOSE OR OPEN WEAVE OR KNIT, ETC.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 2][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 2]2 Subclass 2 indent level is 1 Woven scrim
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 3][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 3]3 Subclass 3 indent level is 2 Including a multifilament fiber precoated with other than free metal or alloy prior to weaving
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 4][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 4]4 Subclass 4 indent level is 2 Comprising a composite fiber
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 5][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 5]5 Subclass 5 indent level is 2 Comprising at least two chemically different fibers
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 6][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 6]6 Subclass 6 indent level is 2 Metal or metal-coated fiber-containing scrim
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 20][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 20]20 Subclass 20 indent level is 2 Inorganic fiber-containing scrim
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 30][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 30]30 Subclass 30 indent level is 2 Including a foam layer
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 31][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 31]31 Subclass 31 indent level is 2 Including a free metal or alloy constituent
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 32][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 32]32 Subclass 32 indent level is 2 Including an additional scrim layer
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 33][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 33]33 Subclass 33 indent level is 2 Including a paper layer
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 35][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 35]35 Subclass 35 indent level is 2 Including a nonwoven fabric which is not a scrim
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 37][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 37]37 Subclass 37 indent level is 2 Including a natural or synthetic rubber layer
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 38][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 38]38 Subclass 38 indent level is 2 Including a preformed film, foil, or sheet
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 42][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 42]42 Subclass 42 indent level is 2 Including a layer derived from a water-settable material (e.g., cement, gypsum, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 43][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 43]43 Subclass 43 indent level is 2 Coated or impregnated
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 49][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 49]49 Subclass 49 indent level is 2 Synthetic polymeric fiber
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 50][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 50]50 Subclass 50 indent level is 1 Nonwoven scrim
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 59][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 59]59 COATED OR IMPREGNATED WOVEN, KNIT, OR NONWOVEN FABRIC WHICH IS NOT (A) ASSOCIATED WITH ANOTHER PREFORMED LAYER OR FIBER LAYER OR, (B) WITH RESPECT TO WOVEN AND KNIT, CHARACTERIZED, RESPECTIVELY, BY A PARTICULAR OR DIFFERENTIAL WEAVE OR KNIT, WHEREIN THE COATING OR IMPREGNATION IS NEITHER A FOAMED MATERIAL NOR A FREE METAL OR ALLOY LAYER
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 60][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 60]60 Subclass 60 indent level is 1 Fabric composed of a fiber or strand which is of specific structural definition
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 61][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 61]61 Subclass 61 indent level is 1 Impregnation is confined to a plane disposed between both major fabric surfaces which are essentially free of impregnating material
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 62][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 62]62 Subclass 62 indent level is 1 Coating produced by extrusion
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 63][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 63]63 Subclass 63 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation formed in situ (e.g., by interfacial condensation, coagulation, precipitation, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 64][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 64]64 Subclass 64 indent level is 1 Two or more non-extruded coatings or impregnations
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 76][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 76]76 Subclass 76 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation specified as porous or permeable to a specific substance (e.g., water vapor, air, etc.)
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 78][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 78]78 Subclass 78 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation collects radionuclide or heavy metal
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 79][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 79]79 Subclass 79 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation specified as water repellent
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 85][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 85]85 Subclass 85 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is specified as weather proof, water vapor resistant, or moisture resistant
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 86][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 86]86 Subclass 86 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is specified as water proof
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 91][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 91]91 Subclass 91 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is oil repellent but not oil or stain release
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 93][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 93]93 Subclass 93 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation improves soil repellency, soil release, or anti- soil redeposition qualities of fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 96][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 96]96 Subclass 96 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation provides a fragrance or releases an odor intended to be perceptible to humans
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 97][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 97]97 Subclass 97 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is a lubricant or a surface friction reducing agent other than specified as improving the "hand" of the fabric or increasing the softness thereof
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 101][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 101]101 Subclass 101 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is anti-slip or friction-increasing other than specified as an abrasive
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 102][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 102]102 Subclass 102 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation functions to soften the feel of or improve the "hand" of the fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 103][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 103]103 Subclass 103 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation improves stiffness of the fabric other than specified as a size
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 104][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 104]104 Subclass 104 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation improves elasticity, bendability, resiliency, flexibility, or shape retention of the fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 108][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 108]108 Subclass 108 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation specified as a size
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 109][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 109]109 Subclass 109 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation improves snag or pull resistance of the fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 110][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 110]110 Subclass 110 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation increases electrical conductivity or anti-static quality
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 117][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 117]117 Subclass 117 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is electrical insulation-providing, -improving, or -increasing, or conductivity-reducing
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 118][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 118]118 Subclass 118 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is water absorbency-increasing or hydrophilicity-increasing or hydrophilicity-imparting
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 120][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 120]120 Subclass 120 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation absorbs sound
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 121][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 121]121 Subclass 121 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation absorbs chemical material other than water
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 123][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 123]123 Subclass 123 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation functions biologically (e.g., insect repellent, antiseptic, insecticide, bactericide, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 126][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 126]126 Subclass 126 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is chemically inert or of stated nonreactance
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 130][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 130]130 Subclass 130 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation contains an optical bleach or brightener or functions as an optical bleach or brightener (e.g., it masks fabric yellowing, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 131][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 131]131 Subclass 131 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation provides protection from radiation (e.g., U.V., visible light, I.R., microwave, high energy particle, etc.) or heat retention thru radiation absorption
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 134][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 134]134 Subclass 134 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation is resistant to penetration by solid implements
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 136][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 136]136 Subclass 136 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation provides heat or fire protection
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 148][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 148]148 Subclass 148 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation provides wear or abrasion resistance
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 149][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 149]149 Subclass 149 indent level is 1 Coating or impregnation intended to function as an adhesive to solid surfaces subsequently associated therewith
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 152][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 152]152 Subclass 152 indent level is 1 Coated or impregnated natural fiber fabric (e.g., cotton, wool, silk, linen, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 164][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 164]164 Subclass 164 indent level is 1 Coated or impregnated synthetic organic fiber fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 172][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 172]172 Subclass 172 indent level is 1 Coated or impregnated inorganic fiber fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 181][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 181]181 WOVEN FABRIC (I.E., WOVEN STRAND OR STRIP MATERIAL)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 182][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 182]182 Subclass 182 indent level is 1 Woven fabric has an elastic quality
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 185][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 185]185 Subclass 185 indent level is 1 Including a strip or ribbon
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 187][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 187]187 Subclass 187 indent level is 1 Including strand precoated with other than free metal or alloy
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 189][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 189]189 Subclass 189 indent level is 1 Including strand which is of specific structural definition
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 199][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 199]199 Subclass 199 indent level is 1 Strand material is composed of two or more polymeric materials in physically distinct relationship (e.g., sheath-core, side-by-side, islands-in-sea, fibrils-in-matrix, etc.) or composed of physical blend of chemically different polymeric materials or a physical blend of a polymeric material and a filler material
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 203][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 203]203 Subclass 203 indent level is 1 Woven fabric is characterized by a particular or differential weave other than fabric in which the strand denier or warp/weft pick count is specified
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 221][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 221]221 Subclass 221 indent level is 1 Including a foamed layer or component
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 228][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 228]228 Subclass 228 indent level is 1 Including a free metal or alloy constituent
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 239][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 239]239 Subclass 239 indent level is 1 Woven fabric including an additional woven fabric layer
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 240][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 240]240 Subclass 240 indent level is 2 Mechanically needled or hydroentangled
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 243][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 243]243 Subclass 243 indent level is 2 Woven fabric layers comprise chemically different strand material
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 246][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 246]246 Subclass 246 indent level is 2 Three or more fabric layers
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 255][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 255]255 Subclass 255 indent level is 2 Three or more distinct layers
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 268][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 268]268 Subclass 268 indent level is 1 Woven fabric including a nonwoven fabric layer other than paper
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 286][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 286]286 Subclass 286 indent level is 1 Woven fabric with a preformed polymeric film or sheet
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 295][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 295]295 Subclass 295 indent level is 1 Including a paper or wood pulp layer
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 301][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 301]301 Subclass 301 indent level is 1 Including strand which is stated to have specific attributes (e.g., heat or fire resistance, chemical or solvent resistance, high absorption for aqueous composition, water solubility, heat shrinkability, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 304][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 304]304 KNIT FABRIC (I.E., KNIT STRAND OR STRIP MATERIAL)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 320][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 320]320 FELT FABRIC
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 327][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 327]327 NONWOVEN FABRIC (I.E., NONWOVEN STRAND OR FIBER MATERIAL)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 328][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 328]328 Subclass 328 indent level is 1 Nonwoven fabric has an elastic quality
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 330][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 330]330 Subclass 330 indent level is 1 Including strand or fiber material precoated with other than free metal or alloy
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 334][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 334]334 Subclass 334 indent level is 1 Including strand or fiber material which is of specific structural definition
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 335][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 335]335 Subclass 335 indent level is 2 Cross-sectional configuration of strand or fiber material is specified
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 340][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 340]340 Subclass 340 indent level is 2 Strand or fiber material specified as having micro dimensions (i.e., microfiber)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 352][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 352]352 Subclass 352 indent level is 2 Strand or fiber material is specified as non-linear (e.g., crimped, coiled, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 361][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 361]361 Subclass 361 indent level is 1 Including strand or fiber material which is a monofilament composed of two or more polymeric materials in physically distinct relationship (e.g., sheath-core, side-by-side, islands-in-sea, fibrils-in-matrix, etc.) or composed of physical blend of chemically different polymeric materials or a physical blend of a polymeric material and a filler material
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 366][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 366]366 Subclass 366 indent level is 1 Including parallel strand or fiber material within the nonwoven fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 370][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 370]370 Subclass 370 indent level is 1 Including a foamed layer or component
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 376][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 376]376 Subclass 376 indent level is 1 Including a free metal or alloy constituent
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 381][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 381]381 Subclass 381 indent level is 1 Including an additional nonwoven fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 394][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 394]394 Subclass 394 indent level is 1 Nonwoven fabric with a preformed polymeric film or sheet
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 400][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 400]400 Subclass 400 indent level is 1 Melt-blown nonwoven fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 401][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 401]401 Subclass 401 indent level is 1 Spun-bonded nonwoven fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 402][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 402]402 Subclass 402 indent level is 1 Needled nonwoven fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 408][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 408]408 Subclass 408 indent level is 1 Hydroentangled nonwoven fabric
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 409][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 409]409 Subclass 409 indent level is 1 Autogenously bonded nonwoven fabric
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 412][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 412]412 Subclass 412 indent level is 1 Including a paper layer
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 413][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 413]413 Subclass 413 indent level is 1 Including a wood containing layer
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 414][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 414]414 Subclass 414 indent level is 1 Including strand or fiber material which is stated to have specific attributes (e.g., heat or fire resistance, chemical or solvent resistance, high absorption for aqueous compositions, water solubility, heat shrinkability, etc.)
[List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 415][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 415]415 Subclass 415 indent level is 1 Containing at least two chemically different strand or fiber materials
 [List of Pre Grant Publications for class 442 subclass 417][List of Patents for class 442 subclass 417]417 Subclass 417 indent level is 1 Including particulate material other than strand or fiber material
 
FOREIGN ART COLLECTIONS
 
      FOR000          CLASS-RELATED FOREIGN DOCUMENTS
Any foreign patents or non-patent literature from subclasses that have been reclassified have been transferred directly to FOR Collections listed below. These Collections contain ONLY foreign patents or non-patent literature. The parenthetical references in the Collection titles refer to the abolished subclasses from which these Collections were derived.
     WEB OR SHEET CONTAINING STRUCTURALLY DEFINED ELEMENT OR COMPONENT (428/221)
  FOR100          Subclass FOR100 indent level is 1 Textile, cloth or fabric (woven, knitted, etc., or nonwoven, but not paper) (428/224)
  FOR101          Subclass FOR101 indent level is 2 Embodying mechanically interengaged strands, strand-portions or strand-like strips (e.g., weave, knit, etc.) (428/225)
      FOR102          Subclass FOR102 indent level is 3 Including strand-like strips (428/226)
  FOR103          Subclass FOR103 indent level is 3 Intertangled strands or strand-portions (428/227)
      FOR105          Subclass FOR105 indent level is 3 Including structurally modified or defined strand (428/229)
  FOR106          Subclass FOR106 indent level is 3 Elastic (428/230)
      FOR107          Subclass FOR107 indent level is 4 Including elastic strands (428/231)
      FOR108          Subclass FOR108 indent level is 3 With parallel strips or strands not interengaged with other strands (428/232)
  FOR109          Subclass FOR109 indent level is 3 With paper or other fiber-containing layer or component (428/233)
  FOR116          Subclass FOR116 indent level is 3 With particulate material (428/240)
  FOR121          Subclass FOR121 indent level is 3 With coating, impregnation or bond (428/245)
  FOR122          Subclass FOR122 indent level is 4 Three or more layers (428/246)
  FOR129          Subclass FOR129 indent level is 4 Knitted strand, filament, portion or strip (428/253)
  FOR131          Subclass FOR131 indent level is 4 Netted or open mesh strand, filament, portion or strip (428/255)
      FOR132          Subclass FOR132 indent level is 5 Metal (428/256)
  FOR133          Subclass FOR133 indent level is 4 Particular or differential weave (428/257)
  FOR134          Subclass FOR134 indent level is 5 Warp differs from weft (428/258)
      FOR135          Subclass FOR135 indent level is 6 Materials differ (428/259)
  FOR136          Subclass FOR136 indent level is 4 Coated or impregnated base (428/260)
      FOR137          Subclass FOR137 indent level is 5 Adhesive coating or impregnation (428/261)
  FOR138          Subclass FOR138 indent level is 5 Coating on surface of base (428/262)
      FOR146          Subclass FOR146 indent level is 5 Wool substrate impregnated (428/270)
      FOR147          Subclass FOR147 indent level is 5 Asbestos fiber base impregnated (428/271)
  FOR148          Subclass FOR148 indent level is 5 Synthetic filament base impregnated (428/272)
      FOR149          Subclass FOR149 indent level is 6 Glass (428/273)
  FOR150          Subclass FOR150 indent level is 5 Cellulosic monolayer impregnated (428/274)
      FOR154          Subclass FOR154 indent level is 5 Aldehyde or ketone condensation product (428/278)
      FOR155          Subclass FOR155 indent level is 5 Quaternary ammonium compound in impregnant (428/279)
  FOR156          Subclass FOR156 indent level is 2 Felt fabric (428/280)
      FOR157          Subclass FOR157 indent level is 3 With particulate matter (428/281)
      FOR158          Subclass FOR158 indent level is 3 At least three layers (428/282)
      FOR159          Subclass FOR159 indent level is 2 With particulate matter (428/283)
  FOR160          Subclass FOR160 indent level is 2 Fabric with plural layers (428/284)
      FOR164          Subclass FOR164 indent level is 2 Bonded or coated fibers (428/288)
  FOR165          Subclass FOR165 indent level is 2 Fabric has impregnation and/or single coating (428/289)