12. Shaker type or with plural dispensing apertures
13. Bottle, jug, jar and can
14. Box or packaging container
15. Element or attachment
16. Miscellaneous
(1)
Note. This class includes product containers whose acquisition
is incidental to the purchase of the contents. Boxes, bottles, jars,
etc., in this class are of a disposable or destructible nature.
However, perfume bottles without atomizers, returnable bottles, canning
jars or similar containers are included.
(2)
Note. Containers purchased exclusively for storing or carrying
purposes such as jewelry boxes, china canister sets, etc. are excluded.
Secondary uses of the container are not specifically entertained
for purposes of exclusion (e.g., bottle used as a bank, etc.).
(3)
Note. Design patents in this class are classified by what
is disclosed in full lines only. Broken, hatched or stippled lines
are considered as environment only.
(4)
Note. Parts of portions of bottles, jugs and jars are classified
in subclasses 516 through 575 as they are not considered elements
or attachments.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclass 200 for shoeshine kit or container; subclass 202 for
canteen for liquid; subclasses 263-268 for storage container for
optical equipment; subclass 272 for permanent-type shipping container;
subclasses 304-317 for open bin, tray, or carrier.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 300 through 322for serving type decanter or carafe; subclass 301
for wine cask; subclasses 509-537 for drinking cup; subclasses 510-511 for
sports bottle; subclasses 591-597 for shaker type condiment dispenser;
subclass 598 for condiment type cruet; subclasses 601-641 for food
storage container (e.g., lunch box, vacuum bottle or box, etc.);
subclasses 612-615 and 629 for canister.
Tools and Hardware,
subclass 71 for bagging tool; subclasses 300-322 for handle
or element; subclasses 349-399 for generic type fastener, clamp,
reel or locking device; subclass 399 for washer for storage or canning
jar.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclass 126 for Christmas stocking; subclasses 143-156 for
flower container or plant holder; subclass 184 for package ornament
or bow.
Office Supplies; Artists’ and Teachers’ Materials,
subclasses 3 through 4for stationery type envelop; subclasses 70-71 for
glue applicator; subclasses 86-92 for office type document holder
or tray.
Sales and Advertising Equipment,
subclasses 1 through 10for vending machine; subclasses 10-44 for display
card, sign, label, tag or show card; subclass 40 for calling card
holder.
Environmental Heating and Cooling; Fluid Handling
and Sanitary Equipment,
subclasses 202 through 206for tank or element therefore; subclass 211 for
lubricating can; subclass 212 for watering can; subclasses 213-230
for spay nozzle; subclasses 223-227 for spray gun.
Medical and Laboratory Equipment,
subclass 110 for atomizer for medical product (e.g., nebulizer,
inhaler, etc.); subclass 115 for medical fluid dropper; subclass
119 for medicine applicator; subclasses 197-199 for nursing bottle
or holder therefore; subclass 224 for vial, test tube or medication
storage container.
Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,
subclass 7 for mascara or lotion applicator or dispenser,
subclass 84 for soap bar container or stick type cosmetic container
(e.g., lip balm, subclasses 78-84 for compact; subclasses 85-90
for lipstick container; subclass 91 for compact-type face powder
box; subclass 91.1 for atomizer for perfume or cologne.
Washing, Cleaning, or Drying Machine,
subclasses 53 through 54for pail or can attachment (e.g., paint brush support,
paint can rim, etc.); subclass 75 for laundry sprinkler.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design wherein the form of the packaging is uniform in cross-section
or shows a uniform peripheral configuration around an axis.
(1)
Note. As a container is rotated, the same configuration exists
throughout the 360-degree rotation; the container must have a constant
profile. For example, an article turned on a lathe has a uniform
cross-section around its axis.
(2)
Note. Applied surface ornamentation such as a printed motif,
label or a matte or surface texture that is asymmetrical is not
considered and does not exclude a design from this classification.
(3)
Note. The closure and bottom surface may or may not conform
to the requirement for a uniform-section or periphery.
(4)
Note. Threaded opening with ribs, or surface texture shown
on the closure is not considered and does not exclude a design from
this classification.
(5)
Note. Molding seam is not considered and does not exclude
a design from this classification.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a container with a narrow or wide neck for holding
liquid, food or cosmetics or for a tin or can with a chime at the
top or bottom.
(1)
Note. Bottle may include stopper.
(2)
Note. Bottle may include measuring information, markings,
or indicia.
(3)
Note. Bottle may include pull tab or tear strip opening for
packaging.
Medical and Laboratory Equipment,
subclass 110 for atomizer for medical product (e.g., inhaler,
etc.); subclass 115 for medical fluid dropper; subclass 119 for
medicine applicator; subclasses 197-199 for nursing bottle or holder
therefor; subclass 224 for vial, test tube or medication storage container.
Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,
subclasses 86 through 90for lipstick container; subclass 91 for compact-type
face powder container; subclass 91.1 for atomizer for perfume or
cologne.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design that shows an ornamental feature or features that
simulate the ornamental appearance of another object either as applied ornamentation
or in form.
(1)
Note. The search for disposable packaging fan that simulates
the appearance of another object should also include the appropriate
Design Class and subclass(es) for the actual object simulated.
(2)
Matchbook type excluded since the design for this article
usually includes or shows applied ornamentation that is a simulation
of another object.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 through 58for simulative jewelry; subclasses 158 and 159
for sculpture or table ornament that simulates an animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 57 through 58for jewelry with bird motif, subclass 107 for symbolic
medals or badge with bird motif; subclasses 162 for sculpture or
table ornament with bird motif.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclass 58 for jewelry with bird motif, subclass 107 for symbolic
medal or badge with bird motif; subclasses 162 for sculpture or
table ornament with bird motif.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclass 58 for jewelry with bird motif, subclass 107 for symbolic
medal or badge with bird motif; subclasses 162 for sculpture or
table ornament with bird motif.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclass 50 for jewelry that simulates aquatic animals, subclass
100 for symbolic medal or badge that simulates an animal; subclass
158 for animal simulative sculpture or table ornament.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four-legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four-legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclass 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with four
legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four legged animal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 607. Design that simulates a four-legged animal with a flowing
mane and tail used for transporting loads or for riding.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 49 , 51 and 52 for jewelry that simulates animals with
four legs, subclass 100 for symbolic medals or badge showing a four legged
animal; subclasses 158-159 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing
a four legged animal.
Jewelry, Symbolic Insignia, and Ornaments,
subclasses 53 through 56for jewelry that simulates the human form, subclass
101 for symbolic medals or badge showing the human form; subclasses
160-162 for simulative sculpture or table ornament showing a human
form.
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Design that simulates a human figure with clothing that
suggests a particular holiday such as Christmas, Halloween or the
like.
Example of a design for packaging that simulates a Christmasor holiday figure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Design that simulates a human figure dressed in clothing
that suggests an organized sport activity such as baseball, golf
or the like.
Example of a design for packaging that simulates sports attire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Design that simulates a human figure dressed in clothing
that suggests a particular occupation or type of trade or work.
(1)
Note: Includes royalty or playing card figure, and ballet
dancer.
Games, Toys, and Sports Goods,
subclass 634 for doll with occupational or vocational uniform;
subclass 636 for military type; subclass 637 for astronaut or pilot;
subclass 640 for cowboy or cowgirl.
This subclass is indented under subclass 614. Design that shows a caricature or representation of a
human figure with distorted proportions or body appearance.
Example of a design for packaging that simulates a grotequefigure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 624. Design that simulates the uppermost or forward most part
of the human body that includes the brain eyes, nose, mouth and
jaws.
(1)
Note. Includes representation of a jack-o -lantern and "man
in the moon."
This subclass is indented under subclass 601. Design that simulates a small anthropoid animal with six
legs, possibly winged and a body divided into three parts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that shows or simulates a cylindrical container,
usually constructed of staves bound together with hoops, with a
flattop and bottom of equal diameter.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that shows or simulates a set of written, printed
or blank pages fastened along one side and encased between protective
covers.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that shows or simulates a bowknot or at least two
loops of material connected with a knot and two ends.
Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material,
subclass 34 for textile or sheet goods, pattern that includes plant
life with a ribbon or bow; subclass 40 for ribbon or bow only.
This subclass is indented under subclass 636. Design that shows or simulates a structure built to house
farm animals and farm equipment or a rough structure fashioned from
rough log type materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates movable articles in a room that
make it fit for living or working such as chair, bed, cabinet or
the like.
This subclass is indented under subclass 643. Design that simulates the edible, fleshy portion of a
plant usually containing seeds such as a banana, apple, berry or
the like.
This subclass is indented under subclass 643. Design that simulates a product made from leaves such
as a cigarette or cigar for smoking or a device used for smoking
them such as a pipe or cigarette holder.
Tobacco and Smokers’ Supplies,
subclasses 100 and 101 for tobacco product; subclasses 163 -169
for pipe; subclasses 186-192 for storage container for tobacco product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that shows a geographic feature such as a map,
shape of a nation, state or the appearance of a urban or rural landscape
such as a mountain range or waterfall.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates a U-shaped flat plate that may be
nailed to a horse hoof or is used as a ‘good luck’ symbol.
Lighting,
subclasses 1 through 8for light source, subclasses 9-23 for candle or
candle holder, subclasses 24-112 for domestic or industrial light fixture.
This subclass is indented under subclass 655. Design that simulates or shows the appearance of a unisexual
reproductive structure of plants such a conifers typically consisting
of a central axis that develops pollen gearing sacs or seeds or
the fruit of the oak tree.
Example of a design for a packaging that simulates a pinecone.
This subclass is indented under subclass 655. Design that simulates or shows a single flat plant structure
attached to a twig or an individual sprig of leaves.
Textile or Paper Yard Goods; Sheet Material,
subclass 34 for textile or sheet goods, pattern that includes plant
life with a ribbon or bow; subclass 40 for ribbon or bow only.
This subclass is indented under subclass 661. Design that simulates or shows a common, naturalized Eurasian
plant having a flower head with petals extending as rays.
This subclass is indented under subclass 661. Design that simulates or shows a three-petal iris flower
often used or associated as a emblem of the kings of France.
Example of a design for packaging that simulates a fleur delis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows a device intended to make
music such as a drum, trumpet, violin or clarinet.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows the hard outer covering
that encases certain organisms such as mollusks insects or the like.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows a representation for another
object such as heraldry, weather, religious or money symbols or
the like.
Examples of a design for packaging that simulates a symbolor shield.
Examples of a design for packaging that simulates a symbolor shield.
(1)
Note. Includes representation of a playing card unless a human
figure is shown such as a king, queen, jack or joker.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows an object used to play
organized games such as football, golf, baseball, tennis and the
like.
Example of a design for packaging that simulates a sport article.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows a planetary object such
as a planet, point or light, meteor or other heavenly body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 600. Design that simulates or shows a device such as a hammer,
used to perform or facilitate manual or mechanical work.
This subclass is indented under subclass 682. . Design for container that includes a wrinkled feature
that compresses or expands to pump or release contents.
This subclass is indented under subclass 682. Design that shows a cap or top member appears to be an
extension of the form or shape of the basic container.
Example of a design for packaging with a closure that continuesconfiguration of the body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 682. Design under subclass that shows at least one side or
area on the body of the design that is smooth, even and level.
Example of a design for packaging with gas propellant thatshows a flat wall or detail.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design under the class definition for extended, soft cylinder
type packaging wherein contents are emptied by squeezing.
Example of a design for packaging that is a collapsible tube.
(1)
Note. Squeeze type bottle and bottle that stands on the cap
end are excluded.
This subclass is indented under subclass 695. Design for small sealed disposable tube for one-time use
that cannot be resealed after the closure is removed.
Example of a design for packaging that is a liquid capsuletype.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for packaging of articles used to manually connect
textiles or for sewing implements or disc shape fastener for textiles.
Example of a design for packaging that is a sewing kit.
(1)
Note. Package may include sewing needles, buttons, thread
or the like.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclass 303 for pocket type permanent storage container such
as a shopping bag or tote; subclasses 304-314 for open top storage
container with handle.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclass 303 for permanent type shopping bag or tote; subclasses
304-314 for open top storage container with handle.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclass 240 for purse of handbag with bail-type handle, subclass 303
for permanent type shopping bag or tote; subclasses 304-314 for
open top storage container with handle.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclasses 232 through 247for handbag or purse; subclasses 273-202 for permanent
type enclosed storage containers.
Travel Goods and Personal Belongings,
subclass 244 for purse of handbag with drawstring type closure,
subclass 303 for permanent type shopping bag or tote; subclasses
304-314 for open top storage container with handle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 707. Design that includes a seal type closure with a plug type
closure that opens to release contents, especially liquids.
Example of a design for a sealed pouch with a cap.
This subclass is indented under subclass 707. Design that shows a provision that permits a subsequent
tight seal after the sealed pouch has been opened.
Example of a design for is a sealed pouch that is resealable.
This subclass is indented under subclass 702. Design for packaging that fits around an article and is
open at both ends such as a coin wrapper or the like.
This subclass is indented under subclass 710. Design that is triangular in shape when in a flat condition
such as a wrapper for flowers, ice cream cone, broom or the like.
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Example of a design for packaging that is cone-shaped sleeve.
This subclass is indented under subclass 702. Design under subclass for disposable packaging that completely
covers or envelops an article or flat sheet material therefore,
such as a ‘cellophane wrapper.’
Example of a design for packaging that is a wrapper.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design that shows or includes a diverse article that, if
claimed separately, would be subject matter for classification in
another design class.
(1)
Note. Package combined with packaging element in Class D9,
such as bottle and cap or package with holder or tear strip, should
be classified in a subsequent subclass class.
(2)
Note. Broken line disclosure is considered.
(3)
Note. Includes articled packaged in shrink-wrap type wrapper
only.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 509 through 538for drinking glass or cup, subclasses 605-608 for
thermos type container.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 509 through 538for drinking glass or cup, subclasses 605-608 for
thermos type container.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 642 through 663for place setting, table service of handle therefore,
subclass 300.2 for thermos straw.
This subclass is indented under subclass 715. Design under subclass that includes a disposable receptacle
having a narrow neck, usually without handles and a mouth that can
be plugged, corked or capped.
This subclass is indented under subclass 715. Design that includes a disposable receptacle of a flexible
material with one open end used to carry small items.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for disposable packaging that includes a distinctive
means to apply liquid or semi-liquid.
Brushware,
subclasses 104 through 113for toothbrush; subclass 114 for fluid material
dispenser such as fountain brush; subclass 16 for nail polish brush
and bottle.
Cosmetic Products and Toilet Articles,
subclass 7 and 8 for cosmetic product; subclasses 8.1 and
8.2 for soap; subclass 20 for washing, dying or fluid treatment;
subclasses 66-68 for dental floss or pick; subclass 91.1 for perfume
type atomizer.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 300 through 322for beverage or liquid serving or dispenser; subclasses
590-600 for condiment dispenser; subclasses 591-597 for salt or
pepper shaker.
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. Design for package showing a rounded or bubble type structure
displays and protects contents and breaks to release an individual
unit such a tablet, in a set order or sequence.
Example of a design for packaging that shows a blister typesequential product discharge.
This subclass is indented under subclass 730. Design for package that releases individual sheet type
product such as a tissues or cigarette papers in an established
order or sequence.
Example of a design for packaging for tissue or folded sheetmaterial.
COMPARTMENTED OR WITH DISTINCT PLURAL SUPPORT AREAS
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for disposable packaging showing two or more distinct
and separate depressions or surrounds for articles.
(1)
Note. Includes single bottle shown with separate support.
This subclass is indented under subclass 737. Design for holding device to project incandescent light
bulbs or a series of light bulbs connected with cord.
Example of a design for compartmented packaging for lightbulb.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 550.1 through 53.8for tray with provision for beverage container;
subclass 596 for holder or caddy for cruet or decanter.
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. Design for holding beverage type containers or containers
of liquid that includes a provision or member that permits being
held in the hand.
Example of a design for compartmented packaging for bottle,can or cup only with a projecting handle.
Equipment for Preparing or Serving Food or Drink
Not Elsewhere Specified,
subclasses 550.1 through 53.8for tray with provision for beverage container;
subclass 596 for holder or caddy for cruet or decanter.
This subclass is indented under subclass 751. Design for holding beverage type containers or containers
of liquid that wraps around and surrounds in a sleeve type configuration.
Example of a design for shroud type packaging for bottle,can or cup only.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Design for a disposable container with rigid surfaces that
shows at least one chime or welded type seam.
Design for a can.
(1)
Note. Includes body for aerosol can if spray or pump member
is not shown.
This subclass is indented under subclass 763. Design for a design that shows a distinct configuration
at the bottom of the design that gradually changes into different
configuration near the upper portion of the can.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collection of designs that show a sealed container that
may be opened by pulling a string or filament or narrow slip.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collection of designs that shows a sealed container that
may be opened by pulling a small projecting flap.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Collection of designs that show a distinctive configuration
or design on the underside of the can.
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