PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

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Class Number: D24
 Class Title: MEDICAL AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Subclass  Subclass
Number    Title

  100     PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT (2)
  101     .Tablet or caplet (3)
  102     ..Simulative (4)
  103     ..Scored for dosage control
  104     .Capsule
  105     PROPHYLACTIC ARTICLE (5)
  106     .Plug or protector for ear or nose
  107     EQUIPMENT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, ANALYSIS OR TREATMENT
  108     .Article for the introduction, removal or collection of fluids
            (e.g., infusion, extraction, irrigation, etc.) (6)
  109     ..Lacteal extractor
  110     ..Vaporizer, inhaler or inhalation tube (7)
  111     ..Infusion or irrigation pump (e.g., dental irrigation unit,
             powered douche unit, etc.) (8)
  112     ..Conduit or nozzle (e.g., syringe, cannula, catheter, etc.)
             (9)
  113     ...Hand actuated flow control (e.g., lever, button, etc.)
  114     ....Rectilinear arrangement of actuator and plunger (i.e.,
               straight-line syringe type)
  115     ....Resilient (e.g., squeeze bulb, bellows, etc.) (10)
  116     ...With spoon for ingestion (11)
  117     ...With reservoir (12)
  118     ....Flaccid or flexible (e.g., pouch, bag, etc.) (13)
  119     ..Topical applicator (e.g., swab, etc.) (14)
  120     ...Eye cup
  121     ..Receptacle or vessel (15)
  122     ...Urinary specific (16)
  123     ...Basin or bedpan (17)
  124     ..Absorbent (18)
  125     ...Catamenial (19)
  126     ...Diaper type or holding garment therefor
  127     ..Element or attachment (20)
  128     ...Support, holder or bracket (21)
  129     ...Connector or flow control fitting (e.g., valve, sensor,
              manifold, etc.) (22)
  130     ...Syringe, catheter or needle component (23)
  131     ....Destruction or disposal unit
  132     ...Cover, liner or cushion for basin or bedpan
  133     .Hand manipulated tool or instrument (24)
  134     ..Stethoscope (25)
  135     ..Speculum, dilator or retractor (26)
  136     ...Tongue depressor
  137     ..Viewing (e.g., otoscope, ophthalmoscope, etc.)
  138     ...Remote (e.g., endoscope, proctoscope, etc.) (27)
  139     ....Mirror
  140     ..Guide or gauge
  141     ..Body cavity insertion (e.g., tampon or suppository applicator,
             etc.) (28)
  142     ..Reflex or percussive
  143     ..Clamp or forceps (29)
  144     ..Electrosurgical (e.g., electrolysis type, cauterizer, etc.)
             (30))
  145     ..Suturing or fastening (e.g., stapling, etc.) (31)
  146     ..Cutting, abrading, scraping or puncturing (32)
  147     ...Manually driven (33)
  148     ....Pivoted jaws (e.g., scissors type, etc.)
  149     ....Opposed (i.e., double ended)
  150     ..Ophthalmic
  151     ..Auricular
  152     ..Dental (34)
  153     ...Pivoted jaws
  154     ...Opposed (i.e., double ended)
  155     .Prosthesis or implant
  156     ..Dental (35)
  157     ..Ocular
  158     .Image generation or radiation therapy (36)
  159     ..With patient table (37)
  160     ..With viewing screen or eyepiece
  161     ..Film holder
  162     .Filter (38)
  163     .Incubator
  164     .Pulmonary (39)
  165     .Sphygmomanometer
  166     ..Column or dial guage, or provision therefor
  167     .Cardialogical (40)
  168     ..With external paddle, electrode or contact (41)
  169     .Hematological or intravenous treatment (42)
  170     .Electrosurgical (43)
  171     .Orthopedic or chiropractic (44)
  172     .Ophthalmic (45)
  173     .Auricular (46)
  174     ..Hearing aid
  175     ...Voice reflector
  176     .Dental (47)
  177     ..Patient service unit or console
  178     ...With body support (48)
  179     ...Foot operated control
  180     ..Orthodontic appliance
  181     ..Mold, model or form (49)
  182     ..Articulator
  183     .Patient table or support (50)
  184     ..Element or attachment
  185     .Patient service unit or console
  186     .Patient monitor or diagnostic instrument not elsewhere
            specified (51)
  187     .Electrode, transducer or contact not elsewhere specified (52)
  188     .Article for topical care, nursing or rehabilitation (53)
  189     ..Bandage for protection or treatment (54)
  190     ..Body attached restraint, support or guard (e.g., cast, sling,
             orthotic device, etc.) (55)
  191     ...Head or neck
  192     ...Foot or ankle
  193     ..Pediatric (56)
  194     ...Nipple, pacifier or masticator (57)
  195     ....Simulative
  196     ....Nipple
  197     ...Nursing bottle or container (58)
  198     ....Simulative
  199     ....Holder or cover
  200     ..Kinesitherapy (e.g., massage, thermal treatment or electricall
             stimulation, etc.) (59)
  201     ...Hydrotherapy
  202     ....Fully enclosed therapy chamber
  203     ....Steam or sauna
  204     ....Tank or bath (60)
  205     .....Bilaterally symmetrical
  206     ...Thermal
  207     ....Container for fluid (e.g., hot or cold water bottle, bag,
               etc.) (61)
  208     .....Simulative
  209     ...Solar, light or radiant tube therapy
  210     ....Lamp or radiant tube (62)
  211     ...Roller, ball or similar protuberance
  212     ....Foot therapy
  213     ...Foot therapy
  214     ...Hand held or attached
  215     ...Massager or vibrator
  216     .Specimen handling, preparation or testing (63)
  217     ..Sterilizer or cleaner
  218     ...Contact lens type
  219     ..Centrifuge
  220     ..Mixer or grinder (64)
  221     ...Dental
  222     ..Pipette or burette
  223     ..Interrelated indication or reaction set (i.e., "test kit")
             (65)
  224     ..Vessel, specimen holder or reagent material (66)
  225     ...Slide or reagent sheet type
  226     ...Plural divisions
  227     ..Tray, rack or vessel holder (67)
  228     ...Wire type
  229     ...Compartmented, or with aperture, clip or recess for retention
              of plural articles
  230     ....Circular aperture or recess
  231     .Miscellaneous
  232     LABORATORY EQUIPMENT NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED (68)
  233     .Electrophoresis
  234     .Work station or surface (69)