PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

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Class Number: D02
 Class Title: APPAREL AND HABERDASHERY

Subclass  Subclass
Number    Title

  1       LINGERIE OR UNDERGARMENTS
  2       .Corset or girdle
  3       ..Combined with brassiere
  4       ..Bifurcated
  5       ..Parts (e.g., gores, hip sections, etc.)
  6       .Bifurcated
  7       ..Combination
  8       ...Pajamas or pajama ensemble
  9       ....Having overblouse or jacket
  10      ..Nether, knee-length or shorter
  11      ...With pockets or with simulative motif
  12      .Negligee, housecoat, bed jacket, robe
  13      ..With simulative motif
  14      ...Chenille
  15      ..Chenille
  16      ..Hanging loose from armholes
  17      .Non-bifurcated sleeping garment
  18      ..Ladies nightgown
  19      .Slip (inclusive or combined with different article, e.g.,
            brassiere, shield, etc.)
  20      ..Strapless
  21      ..Half-slip or petticoat
  22      ..Simulative motif
  23      .Camisole or corset cover (inclusive or combined with shields)
  24      .Brassiere (inclusive of bust and waist front distender)
  25      BODY GARMENTS
  26      .With pannier, basque, bustle, etc. (i.e., such garments prior
            to 1900)
  28      .Bifurcated
  29      ..Combination of nether with torso garment or with torso garment
             and different article
  30      ...Professional uniform or costume
  31      ...Snow or ski suit (inclusive of combination with head or foot
              wear)
  32      ....Trousers
  33      ...Children's
  34      ....Combined with skirt or dress
  35      ....Simulative motif
  36      ...Sport or play suit or ensemble with short bifurcated element
  37      ....Simulative motif
  38      ....With skirt element or tunic (inclusive of swimming suit)
  39      .....Torso portion separate or separable
  40      ....Swimming suit
  41      .....Torson portion separate or separable
  42      ..Shorts (e.g., bathing trunks, athletic shorts, etc.)
  43      .Knit one- or two-piece dress, three-piece suit, or skirt
  44      .Knit or crocheted torso garment (e.g., sweater, blouse, etc.)
  45      ..Combination or ensemble, actual or seeming
  46      ...With simulative motif
  47      ....Jacket, cardigan or vest
  48      ..Jacket, cardigan or vest
  49      .Dress or suitt
  50      ..Wedding or evening
  51      ...Combination or convertible (e.g., with completely visible
              underskirt or convertible from long to short)
  52      ....Dress with hood
  53      ....With cape, stole or scarf, coat or jacket
  54      .....Dress with set-in sleeves
  55      .....Dress with halter-type top
  56      .....Dress with narrow shoulder straps and/or neck strap, or
                strapless
  57      ......Waist-length or longer jacket or coat, fitted
  58      .......Jacket or coat combined with hood
  59      ...With train
  60      ....Sleeve, elbow-length or longer
  61      ...With completely set-in sleeve, conventional armhole
  62      ....Sleeve, elbow-length or longer
  63      .....With overblouse, actual or seeming
  64      ......With apparently center front opening to waistline or below
                 (1)
  65      .....With apparently center front opening to waistline or below
  66      ....With overblouse, actual or seeming
  67      .....With apparently center front opening to waistline or below
  68      ....With bodice front crossed diagonally from neck, or twisted
               or looped at neck
  69      ....With apparently center front opening to waistline or below
  70      ...With bottom portion of sleeve set-in and top portion of
              sleeve forming part of neckline
  71      ....Having shoulder and/or neck strap
  72      ...With halter-type top, strapless or with narrow shoulder or
              neck strap, or with arm band or ruffle continuing from
              neckline
  73      ....Bodice front crossed diagonally from neck, or twisted or
               looped at neck
  74      ...With overblouse actual or seeming
  75      ...With skirt front draped from waist; with pleat or gathers to
              one side of skirt front from waistline; or with ruffle or
              ruffles down skirt front
  76      ...With bodice front crossed diagonally from neck, or twisted or
              looped at neck
  77      ...With apparently center front opening to waist or waist yoke
              line or below
  78      ...With set-in sleeves, 3/4-length or longer
  79      ..Costume, ceremonial robe, vestment, etc.
  80      ..Children's
  81      ...With simulative motif
  82      ..Combination or convertible
  83      ...With hood (2)
  84      ...Having removable sleeve or sleeve part
  85      ...With apron or apron-type overskirt, actual or seeming
  86      ....Dress front opening, actual or seeming
  87      ...With cape, coat or jacket and dress suit comprised of skirt
              and overblouse or jacket, actual or seeming
  88      ....Dress overblouse or jacket front opening to waistline or
               below, actual or seeming
  89      ...With cape
  90      ....Dress front opening to waistline or below, actual or
               seeming
  91      ...With full-length or approximately full-length coat
  92      ....Coat, beltless, fittedd
  93      .....Dress front opening to waistline or below, actual or
                seeming
  94      ....Coat, belted, tied or shirred at waistline (includes
               partially)
  95      .....Dress front opening to waist yoke, waistline or below,
                actual or seeming
  96      ...With jacket
  97      ....Waist length or shorter
  98      .....Provided with closure or fastening means
  99      ......Dress front opening to waist yoke, waistline, or below,
                 actual or seeming
  100     .......Jacket and/or dress, sleeveless, or with sleeves formed
                  from bodice or set in unconventionally
  101     .....Dress with front opening to waist yoke, waistline or below,
                actual or seeming
  102     .....Jacket with decorative detail or details (e.g., fabric
                figured, tucked, etc.; contrasting collar and/or cuffs;
                edging trim, etc.)
  103     ......Ornate embroidery or braid detail
  104     ....Fitted or belted, hip length or longer
  105     .....Jacket and/or dress, sleeveless, or sleeves formed from
                bodice or set in unconventionally
  106     ......Dress front opening to waist yoke or line or below, actual
                 or seeming
  107     .....Jacket with ornate embroidery or braid detail
  108     .....Dress front opening to waist yoke, waistline or below,
                actual or seeming
  109     ....Jacket and/or dress, sleeveless or sleeves formed from
               bodice or set in unconventionally
  110     .....Dress front opening to waist yoke, waistline or below,
                actual or seeming
  111     ....Dress with front opening to waist yoke, waistline or below,
               actual or seeming
  112     ..Comprised of jacket or overblouse, actual or seeming, combined
             with skirt
  113     ...Front only giving effect of jacket or overblouse
  114     ....Ending at waistline or above, no closure means
  115     ....With closure means, actual or seeming
  116     .....Sleeveless or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
                unconventionally
  117     ...Jacket or overblouse ending below hips
  118     ....Sleeveless or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
               unconventionally
  119     ...Jacket or overblouse front crossed diagonally from neck, or
              twisted or looped at neck
  120     ....Completely front opening, actual or seeming
  121     ...Jacket or overblouse with entire, approximately centered,
              front opening
  122     ....Sleeveless or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
               unconventionally
  123     ....Fitted, tailor-type, with or without belt
  124     ....With visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts on jacket or
               overblouse and/or skirt
  125     ...Jacket or overblouse, center front opening to waistline only
  126     ....Sleeveless or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
               unconventionally
  127     ...Jacket or overblouse, center rear opening to waistline or
              beloww
  128     ....With simulative motif
  129     ...Jacket or overblouse, sleeveless or with sleeves formed from
              bodice or set in unconventionally
  130     ..Comprised of underblouse combined with skirt having
             suspenders, actual or seeming
  131     ..Double- or triple-breasted, actual or seeming
  132     ..With bodice front crossed diagonally from neck, or twisted or
             looped at neck
  133     ...Diagonal extending to waistline or waist yoke continuously or
              angled
  134     ....Line continuing into skirt
  135     .....With draped skirt front; with pleats or gathers to one side
                of skirt front; or with vertical ruffle or ruffles down
                skirt front
  136     .....Sleeveless, or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
                unconventionally
  137     ....Sleeveless, or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
               unconventionally
  138     ...Sleeveless, or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
              unconventionally
  139     ...With center rear closure to waistline or below, actual or
              seeming
  140     ...With draped skirt front; with pleats or gathers to one side
              of skirt front; or with vertical ruffle or ruffles down skirt
              front
  141     ..With actual or seeming pockets extending from each side of
             center front of skirt at waistline to lower point at each side
             of skirt
  142     ...Front opening to waistline or waist yoke or below, actual or
              seeming
  143     ..With skirt front draped; with pleats or gathers to one side of
             skirt front, or with vertical ruffle or ruffles down skirt
             front
  144     ...Sleeveless or with sleeves formed from bodice or set in
              unconventionally
  145     ...Center front opening to waistline or below, actual or
              seeming
  146     ..Sleeveless
  147     ...With rear opening to waistline or below, actual or seeming
  148     ...Combined with underblouse, actual or seeming
  149     ..Apparently front opening
  150     ...Opening in approximate center front
  151     ....To waistline
  152     .....With sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  153     ......With narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar
                 and/or lapels
  154     .....With narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar
                and/or lapels
  155     ......Visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts, or corded pattern
                 on blouse and/or skirt
  156     .....Visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts, or corded pattern
                on blouse and/or skirt
  157     ....Extending below waistline
  158     .....To skirt bottom
  159     ......With sleeves formed from bodice or set in
                 unconventionally
  160     .......Narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and/or
                  lapelss
  161     ......Narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and/or
                 lapels
  162     .......Visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts, or corded
                  pattern on blouse and/or skirt
  163     ......Visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts, or corded pattern
                 on blouse and/or skirt
  164     .....Narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and/or
                lapels
  165     .....With sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  166     ....Narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and/or
               lapels
  167     ...With sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  168     ..With sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  169     ...Sleeves 3/4 length or longer
  170     ....Rear opening to waistline or below
  171     ..Rear opening to waistline or below, actual or seeming
  172     ...With narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and
              lapels
  173     ..With visibly stitched pleats, tucks or darts, or with corded
             pattern
  174     ...Waist only
  175     ...Skirt only
  176     ....Waist portion having lace or embroidered inserts
  177     ..With narrow band at neck, or without turned-down collar and/or
             lapels
  178     ...Waist portion having lace inserts, sequin, ruffle, tassel or
              fringe trimming, or heavy embroidery or applique
  179     .Capes, capelets, stoles or tippets, shaped shawls
  180     ..Convertible or combined with different article
  181     ...With headwear
  182     ..Fur or fur trimmed
  183     .Coat, jacket, vest or dickey
  184     ..Convertible or combined with different article (other than
             scarf or ornament such as flower, pin, etc.)
  185     ...With headwear
  186     ....Sleeveless or with sleeves set in unconventionally
  187     ..Approximately hip length or above
  188     ...Fur
  189     ...Costume or professional uniform
  190     ...Sleeveless
  191     ...Waist length or above
  192     ....Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  193     ...Lady's or child's loose hanging
  194     ....Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  195     ...Lady's fitted, dressmaker type
  196     ....Front opening or diagonal
  197     ....Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  198     ..Fur or fur trimmed
  199     ...Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  200     ....Fitted or belted at waistline, partially or completely
  201     ...Fitted or belted at waistline, partially or completely
  202     ..Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  203     ...Fitted or belted at waistline, partially or completely
  204     ..Belted or shirred at waistline
  205     ...Partially
  206     ..Fitted at waistline
  207     ..Linings (inclusive of cape linings)
  208     .Blouse or shirt (31))
  209     ..Combined with different article, or with removable or
             reversible element
  210     ..Sleeveless
  211     ...Halter or midriff type
  212     ...With simulative motif
  213     ..Completely rear opening blouses, short set-in sleeves, with
             single or double darts at waistline front and/or rear, and
             with front characterized by lace inserts, embroidery, tucking,
             etc.
  214     ...With simulative motif
  215     ..With simulative motif
  216     ...Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  217     ..Apparently to be worn over or outside skirt, shorts or
             trousers
  218     ...Waist length or above, loose hanging, belted or fitted
  219     ....Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  220     ...Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  221     ...Belted, gathered or fitted at waistline
  222     ..Sleeves formed from bodice or set in unconventionally
  222.1   ..Cuff
  223     .Skirts
  224     ..With simulative motif
  225     .Garment protectors
  226     ..Aprons and bibs
  227     ...With simulative form or motif
  228     ....Having special pockets
  229     ...Having special pockets or holders, (e.g., for tools, sewing,
              food catching pockets for baby bibs, etc.)
  500     SCARF, HANDKERCHIEF OR SIMILAR ACCESSORY (10)
  501     .Combined with diverse article
  502     .Substantially rectangular or square
  503     ..Simulative (11)
  504     ...Architectural or geographic
  505     ...Animate
  506     ....Humanoid
  507     ...Plant life
  508     .Simulative
  509     HEADWEAR (12)
  510     .Rain, bathing or shower (13)
  511     ..Simulative
  512     .Band or tie fastener (14)
  513     ..Simulative
  514     ..With crown opening
  515     ..Hood, bonnet or wrap type
  244     .Visored hats or caps
  245     ..Combined with snood
  246     ..Combined with ear covering, eye protector or other article
  247     ...With crown opening or openings
  248     ..With simulative form or motif
  249     .Stocking caps, stocking cap type; brimless knit or crocheted
  250     .With simulative form or motif
  251     ..Brimless or with closely fitted upturned rim or brim
  252     ..With crown opening or openings or with no crown
  253     .With crown opening or openings or with no crown (includes net
            or crochet)
  254     .Narrow caps (e.g., overseas, coonskin, etc.)
  255     .With crown attached to headband (e.g., tam-o'shanter type)
  256     .Fezzes, skullcaps or beanies; turbans, boudoir or dust caps;;
            helmet or hood type
  257     .With brim
  258     ..Upturned
  260     .Parts (e.g., brims, linings, etc.)
  261     ..Hatbands and parts
  262     ..Frames, blanks or bodies
  263     ..Ornaments (3)
  264     FOOTWEAR
  265     .Combined with other article
  266     ..Stock
  267     .Legging or spat
  268     .Moccasin
  269     .Loafer type
  270     .Toe encircling or bifurcating (4)
  271     .Boots, shoe coverings, or protectors
  272     ..Ankle height or higher
  273     ...With simulative motive
  274     ...With patterned sole
  275     ...With fastening or tightening means
  276     ....Ski boots
  277     ..Toe or heel protectors
  278     .Children's shoes or slippers
  279     ..Simulative
  280     .With slide fastener
  281     .With button or snap fastener
  282     .Women's shoes or slippers
  283     ..Mule
  284     ..Low cut
  285     ...Having laces, ties, or eyelets over instep
  286     ....Wedgie
  287     ....Little or no heel
  288     ....Perforated
  289     ....With cutout portion
  290     ...Having straps over instep, toe or ankle
  291     ....Wedgie
  292     ....Clog
  293     ....Little or no heel
  294     ....Featuring heel, sole, or toe element
  295     ....Fur trimmed
  296     ....Vamp and quarter unconnected
  297     ....Heel strap connected to vamp
  298     .....T-strap
  299     ......Perforated
  300     ...Wedgie
  301     ...Little or no heel
  302     ...Featuring heel, sole, or toe element (5)
  303     ...Perforated
  304     ...Fur trimmed
  305     ...Attached ornament on vamp
  306     ....Bow
  307     ...With cutout portion
  308     .Men's shoes or slippers
  309     ..Athletic
  310     ...Sneakers
  311     ...With spikes
  312     ..High cut
  313     ..Provided with laces
  314     .Attachments or parts (inclusive of heel guards for hosiery))
  314.1   ..Shoe tree
  315     ..Heel or vamp ornaments (inclusive of tongues) (6)
  316     ..Shoelaces (inclusive of tips or tassels)
  317     ..Plates or pads for heel or sole and anti-skid attachments
  318     ..Innersoles
  319     ..Soles per se combined with shank or shank and heel
  320     ...With patterned bottom
  321     ....Combined with simulative motif or initial
  322     ...Platform or clog type, or with high heels
  323     ..Heels or heel lifts
  324     ...Platform or clog type
  325     ...High or spike type
  326     ..Vamps, straps, piping strips
  327     ...Simulative motif
  328     ..Welting or stay strips
  329     SOCKS OR STOCKINGS
  330     .Special type (e.g., with cutout, garter, etc., or for skiing,
            etc.)
  331     .Socks characterized by pattern of weave and/or contrast
  332     ..With simulative motif
  333     ...Inanimate
  334     ..By pattern of cuff
  335     .Stockings simulative of combination with shoe, slipper or sock
  336     .Stockings characterized by pattern of weave and/or contrast
  337     ..Of top portion
  338     ..Of heel and/or toe or instep
  339     ...With simulative motif
  340     ...With heel pattern extending above main portion
  341     ..Pattern scattered, or spaced vertically or horizontally
  342     ..Pattern simulative
  600     NECKWEAR (15)
  601     .Fur (16)
  602     .Collar, neckpiece or neckline insert
  603     ..Lace or ruffle
  604     ..Simulative
  605     .Tie or ascot
  606     ..Bow type
  607     ..Sliding knot or cord type
  608     ..Simulative
  609     .Element or attachment (17)
  610     HAND OR ARM COVERING (18)
  611     .Muff (i.e., singular unit with distinct entry for each hand)
  612     ..Combined with diverse article (19)
  613     ..Simulative
  614     .Combined with diverse article (20)
  615     .Simulative (21)
  616     ..Glove (i.e., individual sheaths provided for fingers)
  617     .Glove (i.e., individual sheaths provided for fingers)
  618     ..Seam or detail extending from finger crotch
  619     ..Detail on back of hand
  620     ...Three longitudinal ribs
  621     ..Detail on wrist or cuff (22)
  622     .Mitten (i.e., with singular covering for all fingers)
  623     .Element or attachment
  624     BODY WORN APPAREL SUPPORT (23)
  625     .Garter or garter belt (24)
  626     .Suspenders (25)
  627     .Belt or Cummerbund (26))
  628     ..With signal feature
  629     ..Combined
  630     ...With purse, pouch or article receiver (27)
  631     ..Simulative
  632     ...Animate (28)
  633     ..Linked plates or plaques
  634     ..Parallel distinct circumferential strands
  635     ..Interlaced, woven or mesh components
  636     ..Perforated (29)
  637     ..Repeating pleats, gathers or striations
  638     ..Pattern components systematically repeat about periphery
  639     ..Element or attachment (30)
  640     ...Suspender end or connector
  641     DONNING OR REMOVING IMPLEMENT
  642     .Shoe horn, boot jack, etc.
  643     .Buttonhook
  699     MISCELLANEOUS