Class Definition for Class D29 - EQUIPMENT FOR SAFETY, PROTECTION AND RESCUE

CLASS D29,	EQUIPMENT FOR SAFETY, PROTECTION AND RESCUE
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Body Restraint or Protective Covering

2. Rescue

3. Fire Extinguisher or Casing Therefor

(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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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 610 through 623for wearing apparel-type hand-coverings; subclasses 627-638 for seat belt; subclass 711 for athletic protective cup; subclass 732 for wet or dry suit for skin diving; subclasses 860-864 for apron or garment protector; subclass 867 for rain hat or shower cap; subclass 901 for spat, legging or gaiter, subclasses 909-915 for boot protector or overshoe.
D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 316 through 318for safety grab bar attachment for toilet or tub, etc.
D10,	Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclasses 104.1 through 121for security or signal instruments or casings, especially subclasses 106.1-106.95 for alarms, subclasses 111- 115 for signal-type lamp or reflector and subclasses 114.1-114.9 for flashing, warning, or directing-type light.
D12,	Transportation, subclass 13 for fire-fighting vehicle.
D14,	Computer, Recording, or Communication Equipment, subclasses 460 through 461, for wrist -type support for use with keyboard.
D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclass 301 for sleep mask; subclasses 303 and 311-312 for goggles.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 660 through 661for costume-type mask or disguise; subclasses 804-805 for flotation-type safety device or life preserver; subclass 683 for body worn or attached weight.
D23,	Environmental, Heating, and Cooling: Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclasses 213 through 230for nozzle; subclasses 214-221 for sprinkler system; subclass 234 for hydrant; subclass 266 for hose; subclasses 398-401 and 403-408 for fireplace equipment.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 106 for nose clip for swimming; subclass 189 for bandages; subclasses 190-192 for cover for medical cast; subclasses 110 -110.6 for equipment for respiratory resuscitation including scuba mask.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, subclasses 62 through 69for ladder.
D27,	Tobacco and Smokers Supplies, subclasses 102 through 138for ash receiver, snuffer or support therefor.
D30,	Animal Husbandry, subclasses 151 through 154for animal-restraining device.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 100]

100

BODY RESTRAINT OR PROTECTIVE COVERING

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for limiting body movement, padding or cushioning the body from injury.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 610 through 623for wearing apparel-type hand covering; subclasses 627-638 for seat belt; subclass 711 for athletic protective cup; subclass 732 wet or dry suit for skin diving; subclasses 860-864 for apron or garment protector; subclass 867 for rain hat or shower cap.
D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclass 301 for sleep mask; subclasses 303 and 311-312 for goggles.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 660 through 661for costume-type mask or disguise.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 106 for nose clip for swimming; subclasses 190-192 for cover for medical cast or body-attached, medical-type restraint.
D30,	Animal Husbandry, subclasses 151 through 154for animal-restraining device.

101.1

Harness or reflective body covering.

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for strap-type restraint for the human body or clothing that includes a safety-type material to reflect light.

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D3,	Travel Goods and Personal Belongings, subclasses 216 through 217for backpack.
D30,	Animal Husbandry, subclass 134 for harness for animal; subclasses 151-154 for animal restraint, collar, muzzle or leash.

101.2

Neck or shoulder:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101.1. Design for restraining or preventing injury to the portion of the body between the head and upper arm area.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 600 through 609for wearing apparel-type neck covering.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 191 for body-attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling or orthotic device) for head or neck, subclass 189 for bandage for protection or treatment.

101.3

Chest or back:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101.1. Design for restraining or preventing injury to the front of rear trunk portions of the human body.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 700 through 727for undergarment, sleepwear or lounging apparel, subclasses 728-859 for wearing apparel type.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 189 for bandage for protection or treatment, subclass 190 for body-attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling, orthotic device).

101.4

Vest type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101.3. Design for waist length, sleeveless body-covering for restraining or protecting the chest or back.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 828 through 829for wearing apparel-type vest.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclass 683 for vest-type, body worn, or attached weight.

101.5

Abdomen, groin or buttocks:

This subclass is indented under subclass 101.1. Design for restraining or for preventing injury to the middle of the body between the lower portion of the chest to the legs.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 711 for athletic supporter or cup.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 102]

102

Cranial:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for protective covering or helmet for the human head.

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108,	through 112, for face, nose or chin shield element or attachment.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 867 for rain hat or shower cap.

103	Combined with diverse article:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes the disclosure of another article which, if claimed separately, would be classified in a subsequent subclass or class.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 104]

104

Including sun shade visor:

This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes a brim-type cover or projection to protect vision from glare or sunlight.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 872 ,876, 879 and 882 for apparel-type head coverings that include sun visor.
D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclass 310 for sunshade or visor combined with eyewear; subclass 340 for visor or shade-type element or accessory for eyewear.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 105]

105

And eye, ear or face protection feature:

This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Design that includes a protective device for the eye area, ear appendages or the front part of the human head.

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108,	through 112, For face, nose or chin shield element or attachment.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 106]

106

Including eye, ear or face protection feature:

This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Design that includes a protective feature for the eye area or ear appendages or the front part of the human head.

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108,	through 112, for face, nose or chin shield attachment.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 107]

107

And transparent eye shield:

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Design that includes a clear, protective cover for the eye area.

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110,	For face, mouth or eye protector that includes transparent eye shield.

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D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclass 301 for sleep mask; subclasses 303 and 311-312 for goggles.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 108]

108

Face, mouth or ear:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for the front part of the head, mouth area or ear appendages.

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D14,	Computer, Recording, or Communication Equipment, subclass 372 for head-mounted monitor for computer.
D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclasses 300 through 329for protective eyewear such as goggles and sunglasses; subclass 301 for sleep mask, subclasses 311-312 for goggles.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclass 660 for mask or appliance for disguise or costume.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 181 mouth guard ; subclass 110.2-110.3 for scuba mask; subclasses 110.1-110.4 for swimming face mask or mask for surgery, anesthetic application, oxygen, etc.; subclass 106 for ear plug or nose clip for swimming.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 109]

109

Sun shade or vision inhibitor:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design for visor-type protector for glare, sunlight or article to restrict eyesight.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 865 through 890for visor combined with hat.
D16,	Photography and Optical Equipment, subclass 310 for sunshade or visor combined with eyewear; subclass 340 for sun shade or visor attachment for eyewear.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 834 through 838for tent or sun shade.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 110]

110

Including transparent eye shield:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes a clear, protective cover for the eye area.

(1) Note. Includes welder s mask, glare shield and transparent eye shield per se.

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107,	For cranial-type protector that includes transparent eye shield.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 111]

111

Wire or gridwork type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design that includes filament or a rigid grid.

(1) Note. Includes catcher-type mask.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 112]

112

Ear:

This subclass is indented under subclass 108. Design for the ear appendages at the sides of the human head.

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D14,	Computer, Recording, or Communication Equipment, subclass 174 for hearing aid, subclass 205 for communication headphone or headset.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 106 for ear plugs.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 113]

113

Hand or finger:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design protective-type covering for areas below the wrist.

(1) Note. Includes protective glove, mitt or stall.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 114]

114

Finger stall:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design that protects any of the five members extending from the hand.

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D4,	Brushware, subclass 103 for finger cot type brush.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 115]

115

Baseball type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective-type glove for the sport of baseball.

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113,	For insert or liner.
117,	For batting-type baseball glove.

116.1	Boxing type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective-type glove for the sport of boxing.

116.2

Golf type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective hand-covering or glove specific to the sport of golf.

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113,	through 121, For restraint or protective covering for hand or finger.
117,	For restraint or protective glove providing closed sheath coverings for all fingers and thumb.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 610 through 623for wearing apparel-type hand or arm coverings.

116.3	Hockey type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective hand-covering or glove specific to the sport of hockey.

117.1

Glove:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective hand-covering.

(1) Note. To be classified in this subclass, an individual, closed sheath must be provided for or be attached to all fingers and thumb.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 610 through 623for wearing apparel-type hand coverings.
D4,	Brushware, subclass 103 for finger cot type brushware.

117.2

Distinct gripping surface:

This subclass is indented under subclass 117.1. Design that includes area or areas with texture for improved holding or grasping.

(1) Note. Includes massage-type glove.

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D4,	Brushware, subclass 103 for finger cot type brushware.
D28,	Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles, subclass 63 for bath brush or mitt.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 118]

118

Mitt:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective hand-covering that does not include individual finger members.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 611 through 613for muff-type wearing apparel.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 119]

119

Potholder:

This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Design for protective-type hand-covering intended for use in handling hot or cold cooking utensil or vessel.

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D7,	Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink not Elsewhere Specified, subclasses 605 through 608for insulated-type holder or storage receptacle for food or beverage (e.g., insulated jacket, jug, etc.).

120.1

Limb or wrist:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Design for the arm, leg, ankle or wrist only.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 901 for spat or legging; subclasses 909- 915 for boot, overshoe or shoe protector.
D14,	Computer, Recording or Communication Equipment, subclasses 460 through 461for wrist-type support for use with keyboard.

120.2

Handcuff type:

This subclass is indented under subclass 120.1. Design for connected hoops or manacles that can be tightened or locked around the wrists, arms or legs.

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D8,	Tools and Hardware, subclasses 330 through 348for generic locking or closing device.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 192 for body attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling, orthotic device) for foot or ankle.

121.1	Elbow or knee pad:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 120.1. Design for joint-type cushion or protector.

121.2

Ankle protector:

This subclass is indented under subclass 121.1. Design for restraining or for preventing injury to the slender section of the leg just above the foot.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 901 for spat, legging or gaiter, subclasses 909-915 for boot, overshoe or protector therefor.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclass 192 for body-attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling, orthotic device) for foot or ankle.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 122]

122

Element or attachment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 100. Element or accessory-type attachment specific to the subject matter in ... and indented subclasses.

(1) Note. Includes frame, mounting bracket or support.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 123]

123

Glove:

This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Design for element or accessory-type attachment specific to hand-covering that includes provision to cover or cushion individual finger or thumb members.

(1) Note. Includes insert unless otherwise provided for.

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113,	For baseball glove liner.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 124]

124

RESCUE

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for article to save or protect the human body from attack or danger.

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D10,	Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclasses 104.1 through 121for security or signal instrument or casing especially subclasses 106.1-106.95 for alarms, subclasses 111- 115 for signal-type lamp or reflector and subclasses 114.1-114.9 for flashing, warning, or directing-type light.
D21,	Games, Toys and Sports Goods, subclasses 439 through 440for balloon; subclasses 804-805 for flotation-type safety device or life preserver.
D25,	Building Units and Construction Elements, subclasses 62 through 69for ladder.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 125]

125

FIRE EXTINGUISHER OR CASING THEREFOR

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for article or housing to eliminate or impede damage from combustion or flames.

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D2,	Apparel and Haberdashery, subclasses 860 through 864for apron or garment protector; subclass 867 for rain hat or shower cap.
D10,	Measuring, Testing, or Signalling Instruments, subclasses 104.1 through 121for security or signal instrument or casing especially subclasses 106.1-106.95 for alarms, subclasses 111- 115 for signal-type lamp or reflector and subclasses 114.1-114.9 for flashing, warning, or directing-type light.
D12,	Transportation, subclass 13 for fire fighting vehicle.
D23,	Environmental, Heating, and Cooling: Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclasses 213 through 230for nozzle; subclasses 214-221 for sprinkler system; subclass 234 for hydrant; subclass 266 for hose; subclasses 398-401 and 403-408 for fireplace equipment.
D24,	Medical and Laboratory Equipment, subclasses 110 through 110.6for equipment for respiratory resuscitation including scuba mask.
D27,	Tobacco and Smokers Supplies, subclasses 102 through 138for ash receiver, snuffer or support therefor.

126	Portable or hand held:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Design intended to be moved or carried or held in the human hand.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 127]

127

Candle snuffer:

This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Design for extinguishing candles.

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D26,	Lighting, subclasses 6 through 7for candle.

128	Grenade or explosive type:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 126. Design that is intended to be thrown or explode.

[List of Patents for class D29 subclass 129]

129

Element or attachment:

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Element or accessory-type attachment specific to the subject matter in ... and indented subclasses.

(1) Note. Includes nozzle combined with additional extinguisher structure.

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D23,	Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling and Sanitary Equipment, subclasses 213 through 230for nozzle, per se.

130	Holder or mounting bracket:
	This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Design for supporting a fire extinguisher.

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