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 [Search a list of Patent Appplications for class D99]   CLASS D99,MISCELLANEOUS
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SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION

This class provides for design patents claiming ornamental designs for:

1. Casket

2. Tombstone, Grave Marker, or Monument

3. Religious Article Not Elsewhere Specified

4. Vault, Safe, or Depository

5. Miscellaneous

SECTION II - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 207 through 212for key holder, keeper or case.
D7, Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink Not Elsewhere Specified,   subclasses 524 through 528for chalice.
D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 117 through 129for holiday season decoration; subclass 130.1 for Christmas tree stand; subclass 131.1 for incense burner; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 95-116 for religious medal; subclass 122 for religious table shine; subclass 123 for crèche; subclasses 131-164 for religious sculpture or wall ornament.
D19, Office Supplies: Artists and Teachers Materials,   subclasses 75 through 94for desk type document holder; subclasses 95-98 for desk furnishing.
D25, Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 58 for stage set.
D26, Lighting,   subclasses 9 through 23for candleholder or candelabrum.

SUBCLASSES

[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 1]    1CASKET:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for burial type container or coffin for interment of remains or container for ashes.

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1through 16 , for element or attachment.
20,for burial vault.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 272 for trunk or shipping container; Cross-Reference Art Collection 903 for jewelry box or tableware case.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 2]    2Combined with support:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes a holder or legs to bear weight or to keep from falling or slipping.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 3]    3Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.
(1) Note. The search for caskets that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 4]    4With transparent panel:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes a window like opening for viewing.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 5]    5Urn:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design for a vase like container for holding ashes.

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D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 163for flower holder.

Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn.

Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 6]    6Converging sides in plan:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes surfaces that join the top and bottom which bend or come together.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 7]    7With handle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design that includes member or members for lifting.

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D8, Tools and Hardware,   Dig. 1-10, handle digests.

Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn with handle.

Caption: Example of a design for a funeral urn with handle.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 8]    8Element or attachment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 1.  Design for part or accessories for casket or coffin or burial urn or the like.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 9]    9Pedestal or bier:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for a stand on which a coffin is placed before burial.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 10]    10Lining:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for the covering for the interior surface of a coffin.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 11]    11Handle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for member or lifting a coffin or burial container.

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D8, Tools and Hardware,   Dig. 1-10, handle digests
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 12]    12Cover:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for to top or lid of a burial container.

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20,for grave or vault cover.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 13]    13Corner plate:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for support member used at the point of intersection of planes in a burial container.

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D8, Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 354 through 381for generic support, guide or spacer; subclass 403 corner protector for door, window, etc.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 14]    14Coffin screw or element thereof.
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for cylindrical rod incised with one or more helical of advancing spiral threads for a burial container.

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D8, Tools and Hardware,   subclass 387 , for screw.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 15]    15Casket name or handle plate:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 8.  Design for an attachment for burial container for engraving information.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 16]    16Handle mounting type, e.g., escutcheon, etc.:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 15.  Design for escutcheon for lifting member.

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D8, Tools and Hardware,   subclasses 350 through 353for escutcheon.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 17]    17TOMBSTONE, GRAVE MARKER, OR MONUMENT:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for memorial for burial place or formal memorial to celebrate an event or person.

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12,for casket cover.
27,for crucifix.

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D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 10 through 44for sign.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 18]    18With ground insertion provision.
 This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes provision for being held in the earth.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 19]    19Combined with urn or flower holder:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes provision for vase or flower support.

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D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 143 through 163for flower holder.

Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone combinedwith an urn or flower holder.

Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone combinedwith an urn or flower holder.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 20]    20Grave surround or cover:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design for edge for grave area or grave surface cap.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 21]    21Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 17.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.

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12,for casket cover.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 22]    22Animate representation:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof.

Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone with an animate representation.

Caption: Example of a design for a tombstone with an animate representation.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 23]    23Cross:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a symbolic representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 24]    24Vertically elongated:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 21.  Design where the length is exaggerated with respect to the width.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 25]    25RELIGIOUS ARTICLE NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for article used for religion, spiritual belief or worship not elsewhere specified.
(1) Note. Includes appliance used in the celebration of a religious ceremony, such as a baptismal font, tabernacle, monstrance, or similar article.

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D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclasses 117 through 129for holiday season decoration; subclass 130.1 for Christmas tree stand; subclass 131.1 for incense burner; subclass 78.1 for money clip; subclasses 95-116 for religious medal; subclass 122 for religious table shine; subclass 123 for cr\"e8che; subclasses 131-164 for religious sculpture or wall ornament.
D26, Lighting,   subclasses 9 through 23for candleholder or candelabrum.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 26]    26Rosary:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 25.  Design for a string of beads on which prayers may be counted.

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D11, Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,   subclass 11 for strung jewelry.

Caption: Example of a design for a rosary.

Caption: Example of a design for a rosary.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 27]    27Cross or crucifix:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 25.  Design for a religious symbol with a "T" structure.

Caption: Example of a design for a cross or crucifix.

Caption: Example of a design for a cross or crucifix.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 28]    28VAULT, SAFE, OR DEPOSITORY:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for security-type, reinforced container for valuables or secure means to entrust valuables.
(1) Note. Includes coin holder or tray.
(2) Note. Includes bank type depository deposit or withdrawal apparatus.
(3) Note. Includes radioactive protective type vault

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 294 through 302for jewel or storage box.
D18, Printing and Office Machinery,   subclass 3.1 for coin or money counter type machine.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 29]    29Mailbox:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design for a container for deposit of mail.
(1) Note. Includes newspaper receptacle.
(2) Note. Includes element.

Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox.

Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 30]    30Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.
(1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 270 through 271.12for simulative storage box.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 600 through 681for simulative disposable packaging.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 31]    31Combined:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 32]    32With post:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 31.  Design that includes the disclosure of a vertical, elongated support.
(1) Note. Includes post, per se.

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D25, Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 126 through 135for post or beam.

Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox with post.

Caption: Example of a design for a mailbox with post.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 33]    33Attachable to a vertical surface:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design that includes a provision for being secured to an upright member or plane.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 34]    34Coin holder or bank:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design for securing or supporting small pieces usually flat and circular authorized by a government for use as money.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 232 through 246for handbag or purse; subclasses 247-253, for wallet.
D18, Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 3.1 through 4.3for coin handling machine or cash register.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 1 through 9for vending machine.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 35]    35Bank:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 34.  Design for container for holding money.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 294 through 302for jewel or storage box.
D18, Printing and Office Machinery,   subclasses 3.1 through 4.6for coin handling machine, cash register and point-of-sale terminal.
D20, Sales and Advertising Equipment,   subclasses 1 through 9for vending machine.

Caption: Example of a design for a bank.

Caption: Example of a design for a bank.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 36]    36Combined:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 35.  Design that includes the disclosure of another article that if disclosed separately, would be proper subject matter for a subsequent subclass or design patent class.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 37]    37Simulative:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 35.  Design that includes an ornamental feature or features that shows the ornamental appearance of another article either as applied ornamentation or overall form.
(1) Note. The search for food products that simulate the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate Design Class and Subclass(es) for the actual object being simulated.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 38]    38Animate:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is an animal or animal type figure or part thereof.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclasses 271.2 through 271.3for storage box simulating an animal.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 601 through 630for disposable packaging simulating an animal.
D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 576 through 657for toy animal figure.

Caption: Example of a design for a band that simulatesan animal.

Caption: Example of a design for a band that simulatesan animal.

  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 39]    39Humanoid:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 38.  Design wherein the simulative feature is a human animal or part thereof.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.3 for storage box simulating a human being.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 614 through 629for disposable packaging simulating a human being.
D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 585 through 595for toy action figure; subclasses 621-649 for doll or toy human figure.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 40]    40Quadruped:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 38.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a four legged animal.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.2 for storage box simulating an animal.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 607 through 613for disposable packaging simulating a quadruped.
D21, Games, Toys and Sports Goods,   subclasses 576 through 657for toy animal figure.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 41]    41Building:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a construction such as a house, bridge or similar structure.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.6 for storage box simulating a building.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 636 through 641for disposable packaging simulating a building or part thereof.
D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 834 through 838for tent.
D25, Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclasses 1 through 34for structure or building; subclass 58 for stage set.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 42]    42Vehicle:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 37.  Design wherein the simulative feature is directed to a means of transportation.

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D3, Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,   subclass 271.11 and 271.12 for storage box simulating a vehicle.
D9, Packages and Containers for Goods,   subclasses 672 through 678for disposable packaging simulating a vehicle.
D12, Transportation, 1-132 for vehicles, per se.,  
D21, Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,   subclasses 424 through 435for toy vehicle; subclasses 533-560 for toy representation of vehicle.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 43]    43Element or attachment:
 This subclass is indented under subclass 28.  Design directed to parts or accessories for designs not elsewhere specified.
  
[List of Patents for class D99 subclass 99]    99MISCELLANEOUS:
 This subclass is indented under the class definition.  Design for miscellaneous ornamental designs not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. Includes lamp lighter.

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D25, Building Units and Construction Elements,   subclass 58 for stage set.
  
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