PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

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Class Number: 600
 Class Title: SURGERY

Subclass  Subclass
Number    Title

  1       RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY
  2       .Combined with other radiant or wave energy source (e.g.,
            electromagnetic, thermal, microwave etc.)
  3       .Radioactive substance placed within body (e.g., inhaled,
            implanted, injected etc.)
  4       ..By fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through
             body piercing conduit
  5       ...Fluid reservoir shielding (e.g., syringe)
  6       ..Utero-vaginal or pelvic application
  7       ..Injectors/holders for seeds or implants (e.g., capsules)
  8       ...Seeds
  9       MAGNETIC FIELD APPLIED TO BODY FOR THERAPY
  10      .Radio frequency wave induced magnetic field for subcutaneous
            hyperthermia
  11      .Probes
  12      .Magnetic element placed within body (e.g., injected, inserted,
            implanted, etc.)
  13      .Electromagnetic coil
  14      ..Pulsating field
  15      .Externally supported or worn (e.g., garment, belt etc.)
  16      CARDIAC AUGMENTATION (pulsators etc.)
  17      .With condition responsive means
  18      .Aortic balloon pumping
  19      ANTIGRAVATIONAL SYSTEMS
  20      .Body suits
  21      ISOLATION TREATMENT CHAMBERS
  22      .Incubators
  23      SPEECH CORRECTION/THERAPY (e.g., antistammering)
  24      .Oral cavity devices
  25      SURGICALLY IMPLANTED VIBRATORY HEARING AID
  26      SLEEP OR RELAXATION INDUCING THERAPY (e.g., direct nerve
           stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia)
  27      .Sensory (e.g., visual, audio, tactile, etc.)
  28      ..Audio (e.g., heartbeat, "white noise", etc.)
  29      BODY INSERTED URINARY OR COLONIC INCONTINENT DEVICE OR TREATMENT
           (e.g., artificial sphincters, etc.)
  30      .Implanted
  31      ..With fluid actuated occluding means (e.g., inflatable cuff)
  32      .Stoma closures (e.g., colostomy plugs)
  38      SEXUAL APPLIANCE
  39      .Male splint
  40      ..Implanted
  41      .Retention means
  33      REPRODUCTION AND FERTILIZATION TECHNIQUES
  34      .Embryo transplantation
  35      .Artificial insemination
  36      BLOOD VESSEL OR GRAFT PREPARATION
  37      INTERNAL ORGAN SUPPORT OR SLING