![[Search a list of Patent Appplications for class D16]](../as.gif) CLASS D16, | PHOTOGRAPHY AND OPTICAL EQUIPMENT |
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:
1. Camera or Body Therefor
2. Projector or Viewer
3. Photographic Accessory
4. Ophthalmic Article
5. Optical Article Not Elsewhere Specified
| (1) Note. Design patents in this class are classified by what is claimed and shown in full lines only. Broken, hatched or stippled lines, which may be included in design patent drawings, are considered as environment only. |
SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
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| D3, | Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 263 through 268for subject matter specifically directed to optical equipment; subclass 264 for contact lens case; subclass 265 for eyeglass case; subclass 266 for eyeglass holder; subclasses 267-268 for camera or photographic equipment case. |
| D10, | Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclasses 46 through 103for measuring or testing instrument embodying optical device (camera range finder excluded); subclasses 61-74 for transit or optical surveyor s instrument. |
| D12, | Transportation, subclass 417 for vehicle visor-attached case for eyeglasses. |
| D14, | Recording, Communication, or Information Retrieval Equipment, subclasses 300 through 355for computer or data processing equipment; subclasses 420-431 for scanner or bar code reader; subclasses 474-482 for cassette for film or magnetic tape; subclass 484 for reel for film or magnetic tape. |
| D15, | Machines Not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 124 through 126for grinder for lens. |
| D18, | Printing and Office Machinery, subclass 36 for video image printer or copier; subclass 40 for dedicated photocopy equipment-type camera; subclasses 50-59 for photolithography-type printing equipment. |
| D21, | Games, Toys, and Sports Goods, subclass 403 for kaleidoscope; subclass 514 for toy camera or projector; subclasses 660-661 for face mask or disguise. |
| D24, | Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclasses 110.2 through 100.3for eyewear including provision to occlude or filter air (e.g., diving mask); subclass 120 for eye cup; subclasses 137, 150, and 172 for optical medical instrument; subclass 157 for ocular lens or implant; subclasses 158-161 for x-ray equipment. |
| D26, | Lighting, subclass 1 for light bulb, floodlight, or spotlight for photography; subclasses 120-124 for lens or glass for lighting fixture. |
| D29, | Equipment for Safety, Protection, and Rescue, subclasses 108 through 112for protective-type face mask or eye shield; subclass 109 for blinder-type sun visor, eye shade, or vision inhibitor; subclass 110 for eye shield attachment for helmet. |
SUBCLASSES
![[List of Patents for class D16 subclass 100]](../ps.gif) 100 | OPHTHALMIC ARTICLE: | ||||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for spectacles or optical articles for improving
vision.
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| 101 | Lens: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for a ground or molded piece of transparent material
with surfaces either configured or shaped to refract light for purposes
of correcting or aiding vision.
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| 130 | OPTICAL ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED: | ||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for device to enhance human vision not elsewhere
provided for.
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| 131 | Microscope: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Design for optical instrument that uses a lens or a combination of lenses to produce magnified images of small objects, especially objects too small to be seen by the unaided eye. | |
| 132 | Telescope: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Design for optical instrument that employs an arrangement
of lenses or mirrors or both to gather visible light of distant
objects and permits direct observation.
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| 133 | Binocular: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 132. Design for optical device consisting of two small telescopes
designed for simultaneous use by both eyes.
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| 134 | Lens or objective: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Design for a ground or molded piece of transparent material
with surfaces either configured or shaped to refract light for purposes
of aiding vision.
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| 135 | Magnifying or reducing glass: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Design OLE_LINK1 OLE_LINK1for a lens
or combination of lenses for visually enlarging or compacting an
object.
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| 136 | Element or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Design for part or accessory. | |
| 137 | Prism: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 130. Design for transparent object, usually with triangular ends, used for separating white light passed through it into a spectrum or for reflecting beams of light. | |
| 200 | CAMERA OR BODY THEREFOR: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for apparatus for taking photographs, moving or television
pictures or housing therefor.
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| 201 | Simulative: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. | |
| 202 | Video type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design designed for use with magnetic tape or disc-type
media.
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| 203 | Security surveillance type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design specific to detecting danger or risk. | |
| 204 | Underwater: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design for use in or beneath liquid. | |
| 205 | Cinematographic: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design for taking motion pictures. | |
| 206 | With handgrip: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Design that includes means for holding in the hand. | |
| 207 | With multiple lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 205. Design that includes plural lens or magnification members. | |
| 208 | Combined: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that includes the disclosure of another article.
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| 209 | With flash or flood light: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Design that includes lamp members.
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| 210 | Plural objective lens: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design with more than one transparent optical material
such as stereoscopic members to manipulate light.
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| 211 | Folding or extending case or lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that provides for multiple positions of the exterior case member or of the magnification lens. | |
| 212 | Laterally opening divided body: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Design that opens across the length of the exterior case. | |
| 213 | Lens on narrow side of body: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that includes the light-accepting member on the thin side of the case. | |
| 214 | Stand mounted: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that includes a support member.
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| 215 | Cabinet or booth type: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that is mounted within in a furniture-type enclosure
or surround.
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| 216 | Reflex viewing type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that is fitted with a mirror that reflects the image of object onto a viewing screen so that focus, lighting, and composition may be evaluated. | |
| 217 | Single lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 216. Design that is fitted with one light-admitting lens. | |
| 218 | Separate lens and viewfinder: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design that includes individual optical members for the rangefinder-type apparatus. | |
| 219 | Element: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Design for part for camera.
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| 220 | Rangefinder or viewfinder: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 219. Design for instrument used to determine the distance on object from the camera lens or indicated what will appear in the field of view of the lens. | |
| 221 | PROJECTOR OR VIEWER: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for apparatus for projecting photographs or pictures
images onto a screen.
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| 222 | Stereoscopic: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design for instrument with two eyepieces used to impart a three-dimensional effect to two images of the same scene taken as slightly different angles. | |
| 223 | Combined with printer: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design that includes a mechanism for producing paper-type copy. | |
| 224 | Combined with splicer: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design that includes a mechanism for cutting or editing film. | |
| 225 | Integrated unit: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design that is a self-contained for image viewing and reflection or projection. | |
| 226 | Coin operated or arcade type: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Design that includes a mechanism to accept money.
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| 227 | With eyepiece: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Design that includes an ocular member that fits close to the eye of the viewer. | |
| 228 | Plural screen: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Design that includes more than one viewing area for image display. | |
| 229 | Foldable, collapsible or articulated: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Design that bends or can be repositioned into a compact configuration. | |
| 230 | Motion picture type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design specific to movie projector. | |
| 231 | With carrying handle or case: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Design that includes a grip for holding or storage type
enclosure.
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| 232 | Overhead or opaque type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 230. Design for displaying images at a right angle to the projector. | |
| 233 | With provision for transparency magazine: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design that provides for shuttling slides out of and
into a case or holder.
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| 234 | With carrying handle or case: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 233. Design that includes a grip for holding or storage-type
enclosure.
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| 235 | Element or attachment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 221. Design for part or accessory. | |
| 236 | Transparency holder: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 235. Design for magazine or cartridge.
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| 237 | PHOTOGRAPHIC ACCESSORY: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for camera attachment or support equipment for taking,
processing, or developing photographs or pictures.
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| 238 | Photometer, color, or exposure meter: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Design for device to measure and indicate the degree
or property of color or light.
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| 239 | Camera mounted movie light or flash unit: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Design for lamp bracket to hold flood or flash bulb.
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| 240 | Provision for angle adjustment: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Design that includes means to adjust the position of the light member or members. | |
| 241 | Screen or element thereof: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Design for display of light images or part thereof. | |
| 242 | Support: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Design for holding camera or projector. | |
| 243 | Handgrip or shoulder support: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Design for holding in the hand or holding on the body between the neck and arm. | |
| 244 | Tripod or unipod: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 242. Design that supports a camera with three legs or one leg. | |
| 245 | Element: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Design for part of tripod or unipod. | |
| 246 | Film processing equipment: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 237. Design for developing photographic-type transparencies.
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| 247 | Medical image film: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Design specific to medical-type pictures. | |
| 248 | Enlarger, printer or head therefor: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Design for expanding the size of images for making prints,
making copies of prints, or lens apparatus therefor.
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| 249 | Tray, tank or drum |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Design for the enclosure used to chemically process or develop camera-type images. | |
| 250 | Element or accessory: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 246. Design for part or accessory not elsewhere specified. | |
| 300 | Eyeglasses, eyewear, or frame therefor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for improving vision, limiting vision, or the mounting structure used therewith. | |
| 301 | Opaque or perforated mask: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design for covering the eye or to block or limit vision.
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| 302 | Monocle or lorgnette: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design for optical lens used with one eye or eyeglasses with a short handle for holding before the eye or eyes. | |
| 303 | Folding, flexible, or adjustable bridge: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design for eyewear that includes a lens connector member above the nose that bends or can be shaped for wearing comfort or for compact storage | |
| 304 | Adjustable lens or provision therefor: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes ocular piece members that can be
manipulated or reconfigured.
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| 305 | Makeup or prism type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes lens with triangular ends that permit the wearer to see at right angles. | |
| 306 | Simulative or novelty type: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form or is worn for a gag or purposes of amusement. | |
| 307 | Animate: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Design that simulates the appearance of an animal.
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| 308 | Plant life: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 306. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that simulate organic life cultivated for flowers or foliage. | |
| 309 | Combined with diverse article: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes the disclosure of another article,
which would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or
class.
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| 310 | Visor: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 309. Design that includes a member to shade the eyes.
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| 311 | Provision for flexible attachment to head: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes a non-rigid attaching means that surrounds or encircles the head. | |
| 312 | Contiguous lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Design that includes a transparent optical material that covers both eyes without a break or separation. | |
| 313 | Contiguous lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes a transparent optical material that covers both eyes without a break or separation. | |
| 314 | Rimless or semi-rimless: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 313. Design wherein the contiguous lens is not surrounded or partially surrounded with a frame. | |
| 315 | Rimless or semi-rimless: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the contiguous lens is not surrounded or partially surrounded with a frame. | |
| 316 | Screw-pierced lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 315. Design wherein the transparent optical material includes opening(s) for fastener members that attach to the bridge or temple members. | |
| 317 | Circular lens: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design for round transparent optical material. | |
| 318 | Temple mounts below the eye level: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the lens members attach to the sidepieces of the frame at a position that is beneath the eye. | |
| 319 | Including opening: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the frame is pierced or includes holes or spaces. | |
| 320 | Bridge: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Design wherein the pierced or open space is located in the frame near the nose area. | |
| 321 | Temple: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 319. Design wherein the pierced or open space is located in the sidepieces or frame stems that extend along the side of the head to the ear. | |
| 322 | Adjustable nose cushion or pad: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes members that rest on the nose of the wearer and appear to pivot. | |
| 323 | Including applied ornament or texture: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design that includes ornamentation or a rough or grainy surface quality. | |
| 324 | Texture: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Design that includes a rough or grainy surface quality. | |
| 325 | Upper frame edge and bridge merge in substantially flat, even contour only: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the top portion of the frame member above the eyes and nose areas is substantially straight and even. | |
| 326 | Upper frame edge and bridge merge in sinuous curve only: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the top portion of the frame member above the eyes and nose areas forms a wave shape or "S" configuration. | |
| 327 | Distinct bridge: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design wherein the area of the frame that fits above the nose shows a design feature that is clearly distinguishable. | |
| 328 | Top edge of bridge arcs upwardly: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Design wherein the area of the frame that fits above the nose curves in an upward direction. | |
| 329 | Distinct depression or notch at bridge contour: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Design wherein the area of the frame shows a clearly distinguishable narrowing or sharp "V" at the point that it meets the lens frame contour. | |
| 330 | Element or attachment: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 300. Design for part or accessory.
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| 331 | Contact lens implement: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for device for handling or placing optical transparent viewing material upon the eye. | |
| 332 | Bridge or nose pad: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for cushion member that attaches to eyeglass frame where it rests on the top or sides of the nose of the wearer. | |
| 333 | Nose pad: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 332. Design for cushion member that attaches to eyeglass frame when it rests on the sides of the nose. | |
| 334 | Lens mounting or hinge: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for hardware that attaches to the optical transparent material. | |
| 335 | Temple: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for the side or stem member of eyeglass frame that extends along the side of the head to the ear. | |
| 336 | Combined with diverse article: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Design that discloses another article that would be proper subject matter for subsequent subclass or another design class. | |
| 337 | Side guard: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Design for attachment for temple or stem that protects the open area between the sides of eyeglass frame and the face. | |
| 338 | Tip or end piece: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 335. Design for attachment for the end of the temple or stem member. | |
| 339 | Retainer or strap: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for attachment that connects to the tips of the
temple or stem members to prevent the shifting or falling of eyeglasses
or eyewear.
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| 340 | Visor or shade: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for attachment to the top or sides of eyewear
to limit the glare or sunlight.
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| 341 | Applied ornament: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Design for decorative member specific to ornamenting eyeglasses or eyewear. | |
| 342 | Simulative: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form. | |
CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS
| 900 | CLIP-ON-TYPE EYEWARE: |
| This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter including a collection of design and utility patent cross-references that are titled or show designs for eyewear or spectacles that are designed to clip on to eyewear or ophthalmic frames. | |