PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

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Class Number: D14
 Class Title: RECORDING, COMMUNICATION, OR INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
              EQUIPMENT

Subclass  Subclass
Number    Title

  100     DATA PROCESSOR OR TERMINAL (15)
  101     .With handset or acoustic coupler (16)
  102     .Console unit (17)
  103     ..With work surface overhang or provision for seated operator
  104     ...L-shaped or angularly offset top
  105     .With reading or marking slot, channel or tray (18)
  106     .With distinct vertically oriented display area or panel
  107     .Peripheral unit (19)
  108     ..Tape drive
  109     ..Disc or drum drive
  112     ..Punch
  113     ..Display
  114     .Element or attachment (25)
  115     ..Front or keyboard panel (21)
  116     ..Optical scanner
  117     ..Record card
  118     FACSIMILE EQUIPMENT (I.E., TRANSMITTED BY RADIO, WIRE OR
           TELEPHONE)
  119     TELEGRAPH EQUIPMENT
  120     RECORDING MEDIUM OR CARRIER THEREFOR (1)
  121     .Cartridge, cassette or magazine
  122     .Reel
  123     .Transparency mount
  124     VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT
           (2)
  125     .Video
  126     ..Receiver or monitor
  127     ...Plural screens
  128     ...Projection type
  129     ...Combined
  130     ....With telephone
  131     ....With radio or phonograph
  132     ...With swinging or sliding closure
  133     ...Console type
  134     ...With carrying handle
  135     ..Tape or disc recorder or player (3)
  136     ...Disc
  137     .Radio transceiver (e.g., walkie-talkie, 2-way radio, etc.)
  138     ..Mobile telephone type (i.e., cellular or cordless unit with
             provision for initiation or reception of telephone calls)
  139     ..Citizens band
  140     .Telephone equipment
  141     ..Answering machine
  142     ..Telephone or base therefor
  143     ...Simulative
  144     ...Combined with diverse article (e.g., radio, etc.) (4)
  145     ...With plural handsets
  146     ...Coin or card operated
  147     ...Unitary type (i.e., with integrated mouthpiece, earpiece and
              dialing means)
  148     ...Dialing means on handsett
  149     ...Freestanding (5)
  150     ....With provision for dialing or switching (i.e., keyset or
               dial)
  151     .....Handset to side of dial
  152     ......Rotary dial
  153     .....Rotary dial
  154     .Dictating or transcribing
  155     .Radio transmitter (6)
  156     .Compact disc player
  157     .Vehicle radio, tape or disc player
  158     .Voice synthesizer or translator
  159     .Intercom (7)
  160     .Magnetic recorder or player
  161     ..Tape
  162     ...Combined (e.g., with radio, turntable, etc.)
  163     ....Portable
  164     ...Cartridge or cassette type
  165     ....Portable
  166     ...Provision for juxtaposed reels
  167     .Recorder
  168     .Combined (8)
  169     ..Radio or amplifier and phonograph
  170     ..Radio and clock
  171     ...Digital type
  172     ..Speaker and diverse article
  173     .Coin operated type phonograph or radio, (e.g., jukebox, etc.)
  174     ..Remote selector unit
  175     .Console type radio or phonograph
  176     ..Simulative
  177     ...Animate
  178     ...Musical instrument or symbol (e.g., lyre, piano, etc.)
  179     ..Wickerwork
  180     ..Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis
  181     ..Triangular in plan
  182     ..Five or more sides
  183     ..Curved front or side in plan
  184     ..Bilaterally symmetrical (9)
  185     .Public address system
  186     ..Hand held
  187     ...Megaphone or bullhorn type
  188     .Radio receiver, tuner or amplifier, or housing therefor
  189     ..Simulative
  190     ...Humanoid
  191     ..Paging device (e.g., beeper, etc.)
  192     ..Body or clothing attached
  193     ..With closure or swinging panel
  194     ..Front mounted speaker or provision therefor
  195     ...Circular
  196     ...With handle or provision therefor
  197     ..With visible control
  198     ...Dial or readout panel
  199     .Phonograph or housing therefor
  200     ..Simulative
  201     ..With carrying handle or provision therefor
  202     ..With swinging or removeable cover
  203     ..Exposed turntable
  204     .Speaker or housing therefor (10)
  205     ..Headphone or headsett
  206     ...With microphone
  207     ..Simulative
  208     ..Radio or phonograph horn
  209     ..Ceiling mount
  210     ..With surround, grille or enclosure
  211     ...And distinct pedestal or legs
  212     ...Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis
  213     ...Sound projection on vertical axis
  214     ...Rectangular or square projection surface or outlet
  215     ...Circular or oval outlet or grille
  216     ..Circular or oval
  217     .Element or attachment (11)
  218     ..Remote control
  219     ..Grille
  220     ...Simulative
  221     ..Speaker (12)
  222     ...Transducer or diaphragm (e.g., driver, magnet, etc.)
  223     ...Headphone
  224     ...Support (e.g., mounting panel, basket, frame, etc.)
  225     ..Microphone
  226     ...Combined with diverse article
  227     ...Freestanding or with pedestal
  228     ...Circular or oval in cross-section
  229     ...Holder or support
  230     ..Antenna or component thereof
  231     ...Bowl or dish type for satellite signal reception
  232     ...Simulative
  233     ...Three or more repeats, or uniform configuration, about axis
  234     ...Formed of wire or uniform-section tubular material
  235     ....Dipole type
  236     ....Symmetrical on two axes
  237     ...Rotator
  238     ...Support (e.g., base, mount, etc.)
  239     ..Video (13)
  240     ..Telephone equipment
  241     ...Switchboard or multiple line control (14)
  242     ...Acoustic coupler or modem (22)
  243     ...Telephone emplifier
  244     ...Dial or dialing accessory
  245     ....Automatic dialer
  246     ....Dial
  247     .....Keypad
  248     ...Handset (23)
  249     ....Mouthpiece or earpiece (24)
  250     ...Cover for base or handset
  251     ...Support or holder
  252     ....Combined with diverse article (e.g., index, writing
               implement holder, etc.)
  253     ....For handset
  254     ....For writing materials
  255     ...Light
  256     ...Connector
  257     ..Front panel or dial
  258     ...Vehicle audio type
  259     ..Dictating or transcribing
  260     ..Magnetic recorder or player
  261     ..Phonograph
  262     ...Pickup armm
  263     ...Cartridge or transducer
  264     ...Stylus
  265     ..Radio, tuner or amplifier
  299     MISCELLANEOUS