SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
450, Foundation Garments, subclass 56 for brassieres of the nursing type having closable apertures permitting access to breast.

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists of the type worn by women as outergarments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waist-type garments having waistbands usually for boys' wear.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 106. Devices having means for supporting nether garments, usually trousers.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
112 for garments, supporting underwear.
300 through 342, inclusive, for garment supports, per se.

 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists extending below the waist line similar to coats or jackets.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Waists worn by women and children as undergarments.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
104 for underwear provided with means to facilitate access to the breast.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices of the corset cover type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices for infants' wear.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 109. Devices having
means for supporting nether garments, usually skirts.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts usually of knit fabric, intended for wear beneath the outer garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the night-shirt type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
83 for bifurcated bed garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Shirts of the type usually worn by men directly beneath the coat or vest.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
103 for vests combined with shirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with permanently-attached collars.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with supporters for nether garments.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices with special bosom structure.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes for making bosom structures.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices having detachable bosoms or dickeys.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Devices provided with means to prevent wrinkling or soiling.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising overlap for sleeve or body openings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices having special reinforcing yokes, patches and facings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with special cuff structure.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes for making cuffs.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 123. Devices in which the cuffs are of the detachable type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
129 for inventions common to collars and cuffs.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices provided with special sleeve structure.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
121 for overlap structure.
269 and 270, for sleeve structure, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 125. Devices in which the sleeves have detachable parts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising neckband structure.
(1) Note. This subclass includes stud pockets, attached fasteners, tabs, and the like, as well as general structure.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 115. Devices comprising means for closing and fastening openings in the body portions of shirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices comprising detachable shirt collars.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
98 and 116, for garments with attached collars.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
223, Apparel Apparatus, 2 for machines and machine processes for making collars.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices comprising collars and neckties permanently secured together.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for separable connections between ties and collars.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices of the fold type adapted to be worn without starching.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Devices with elements to support or stiffen the collar.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
256 for stiffeners of general application.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices adapted primarily for women's wear.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Devices provided with special stiffening or staying features.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made of cellulose or rubber composition.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses, especially 492 and 532+ for a single or plural layer web or sheet of stock material including rubber or cellulose composition.
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, etc.), subclass 15, 250, 257, 260, 280, 293, 295+, 385, 412, and 413 for a fabric including rubber or cellulose composition.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices made wholly or partly of paper.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with special means adapted to be engaged by a necktie in adjusted position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 for a necktie having an attaching feature.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 137. Devices provided with means to facilitate easy sliding of the bands of neckties.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
156 for necktie bands with attachments to facilitate adjustment.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with means to secure the collar to the neckband of a shirt.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 139. Devices including means for securing the open ends of collars to shirts.
 

With closure:
This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Detachable shirt collar combined with means for closing or securing together the open end portions of a detachable collar.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
99 for a coat collar having a retaining spring.
100 for a coat collar having a fastener in the back to hold the collar in proper position.
128 for a shirt having means for closing and fastening an opening in the body of the shirt.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses for a closure, per se, or a closure combined with a collar or other garment where no significant structural feature of the apparel article is claimed; especially, subclass 900.1 for a cross-reference art collection of a shirt collar closure, subclass 91 for an adjustable collar button, and subclasses 300+ for an elastic connector.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 50.1 for a closure associated with the upper of a shoe.
 

Expandable or extendable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 141.1. Detachable shirt collar wherein the means for closing or securing open the end portions of the collar are stretchable or can be varied in length.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Devices provided with bindings for the edges of collars.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
60 for collar protectors.
 

Processes of making shirt collars and blanks for the same.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 69. Devices of the necktie type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices having structure to provide for attachment to collar buttons, collars, neckbands, shirts or other garments.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
137 for collars having necktie-engaging features.
152.1 for a necktie form.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made from cut fabric and not tied or made up.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices made from knitted fabric.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 171 for knitted garments distinguished by the fabric.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices provided with features relating to knot structure.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Devices comprising made-up knot structures not of the bow or four-in-hand type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices comprising made-up knot structures of the four-in-hand type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Devices comprising made-up knot structures of the bow type.
 

Form:
This subclass is indented under subclass 148. Necktie including specially configured means intended to be used to impart a predetermined shape to a necktie while being worn.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 for a necktie having means to secure the necktie to a collar, button, neckband, shirt, or other garment.
153 for a form for a four-in-hand type necktie.
154 for a form for a bow type necktie.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 49.1 for a necktie fastener where no significant structure of the
necktie is claimed.
223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 65 for a tie stretcher; subclass 82 for a form used for simulating the appearance of a tie when worn, for storage, or for display; and digest 1 for a tie hanger.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for four-in-hand ties.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 152.1. Devices for bow ties.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices provided with features relating to the structure of the band which extends around the neck or collar.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 155. Devices having attachments applied to the band to facilitate adjustment.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Devices in which the necktie ends are provided with special reinforcement or special means for pulling the ends through knot structure. Also included are straps mounted on one end to hold the other end in position. If such straps are also provided with means to attach the necktie end to another garment, they are found in this class, subclass 145.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
145 (see above).
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand coverings of the mitten type.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
66 for fur muffs.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for knitted hand coverings distinguished by the fabric.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 204 and 206-210, for mittens provided with nonelectric-heating means.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for electrically-heated mittens.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Hand coverings of the glove type.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for knitted hand covering distinguished by the fabric.
126, Stoves and Furnaces, subclass 204 and 206-210 for gloves provided with nonelectric-heating means.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for electrically-heated gloves.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with attachments, usually pockets or
article-carrying means.
 

Sports glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Glove type hand covering specially configured for use in a competitive recreational activity and intended primarily to improve the performance of the wearer in the particular activity.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a sport glove which serves to guard or protect the user against unusual conditions such as the application of a strong force (e.g., boxing glove, baseball glove, hockey glove, lacrosse glove, etc.).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 56 for a glove designed to increase the effective surface used to propel the swimmer through water.
473, Games Using Tangible Projectile, subclass 43 for a hand-attached cue rest for billiards or pool, subclass 56 for a player-worn practice or assist device for bowling, subclasses 59+ for a player-worn device for bowling (e.g., a restraint for a bowler's wrist, etc.), subclass 450 for a player-worn practice device for basketball, subclass 458 for a player-worn practice device for baseball, subclass 503 for a device other than an article of apparel which is held by or carried on the body of a player for catching a game projectile moving through the air during play of a playing field or court game, subclasses 505+ for a player-worn device for both catching and projecting an aerial projectile (e.g., a jai alai cesta, etc.), subclass 518 for a body attachable implement for striking and thereby projecting a projectile into the air, and subclass 615 for a player-worn means for enhancing movement of projected projectile (e.g., a handworn, ball-curving assist means used by a player to pitch a baseball, etc.).
D29, EQUIPMENT FOR SAFETY, PROTECTION, AND RESCUE, 113 for a design patent for a protective sports hand covering (e.g., baseball glove, etc.) and subclasses 115+ for sports glove.
 

For golf:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.1. Sports glove type hand covering specially configured for use in playing
the game of golf.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
473, Amusement Devices: Games, subclass 205 for a golf grip positioning aid or indicator worn on the hand; and subclass 212 for a golf practice device worn on the hand.
 

Having high friction outer surface (e.g., friction pad, tenacious coating, tackified, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.2. Golf glove type hand covering having an outer surface which has been modified in some manner to increase friction between it and an object to be gripped.
 

Having a hook and loop type wrist closure (i.e., Velcro (TM)):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.2. Golf glove type hand covering wherein the glove includes a wrist closure composed of tiny interlocking hooks and loops.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
908 through 920, for a garment having a hook and loop type fastener.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 442 for a hook and loop type fastener, per se.
 

For fishing, archery, or riflery:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.1. Sports glove type hand covering configured for use in the sport of fishing, archery, or riflery.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a guard or protector used in a hunting activity to protect the wearer against the application of a strong force.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
42, Firearms, subclass 104 for a finger recoil pad attached to a firearm.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 25 for a hand pad attached to a fishing rod.
 

Work glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Glove type hand covering specially configured to protect the hand of a worker in an occupational environment.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
16 for a guard or protector for the hand against the application of unusual conditions such as the application of a large force, high temperature, and the like.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 104.93 for a glove impregnated with cleaning fluid and subclass 227 for a glove or mitt provided with a cleaning tool.
30, Cutlery, subclass 298 for a cutting implement having means, such as a glove, to secure the tool to the hand or finger.
56, Harvesters, subclass 28 for a glove provided with means to pick cotton and subclass 331 for a glove provided with a berry picking tool.
66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 174 for a hand covering adapted to be produced by significant knitting steps.
119, Animal Husbandry, 625 for a glove combined with a currycomb.
172, Earth Working, subclass 370 for a glove having an attached earth working tool.
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for a glove having an attached electric heater.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, subclass 25 for a hand or finger attached handling implement.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, subclass 517 for a glove having an attached signal reflector.
401, Coating Implements With Material Supply, 7 for a glove or other hand covering provided with a cleaning tool and material feed supply.
451, Abrading, subclass 559 for a glove having an attached abrading tool.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 610 for a design patent for a hand covering.
D29, Devices and Equipment Against Fire Hazards, for Accident Prevention, and for Rescue, 113 for a design patent for a guard or protector for the hand or arm.
 

Medical glove:
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.6. Work glove type hand covering specially configured for use by a health care worker or patient.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
901 for a medical garment.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, 849 for a surgical drape, especially 856 for a tubular surgical drape for the hand or arm; and subclasses 878+ for an arm, hand, or finger immobilizer.
601, Surgery: Kinesitherapy, subclass 40 for a hand or finger exercise device.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 20 for orthopedic devices for the arm, hand, or finger.
604, Surgery, subclass 292 for a glove used to apply or remove material from the user's own hand.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, subclass 111 for a hand garment having means to apply thermal energy to the hand for Therapeutic use.
 

Having high friction outer surface (e.g., friction pad, tenacious coating, tackified, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 161.6. Work glove type hand covering having an outer surface which has been
modified in some manner to increase the friction between it and an object to be gripped.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with special glove-wrist structures.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with special glove-finger structures.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with linings.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
272 for linings of general application.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices having seams with welts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices provided with means for staying the seams of gloves.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 159. Devices involving the use of a special material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a single or plural layer stock-material product, and especially subclass 175, 192, and 196 for such product embodying a layer of mechanically interengaged strands (e.g., woven, knitted).
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, etc.), 181 and 304+ for a woven or knit fabric.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Devices made wholly or essentially of rubber.
 

Processes of making gloves, blanks therefor, and patterns as embodied in the finished product.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising coverings for the wrist.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising coverings for the head and subcombinations thereof not elsewhere provided for.
(1) Note. A crown as used in this and the indented subclasses refers to that outer portion of a head covering which extends generally along and contiguous to the head surface, and (1) over the top of the head, usually in arch or domelike fashion, and/or (2) peripherally around at least a portion of the front, sides and/or back of the head in general conformance with the head contour. A mere head band
is included under item (2) and is considered an interrupted crown in accordance with the definition and Note in subclass 209.3. below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
410 for head coverings designed to protect the head against unusual conditions, such as the application of force, high temperature, strong light to the eyes, and the like.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 329 for a head covering carrying an indicia where any modification of the head covering is merely for receiving the indicia.
54, Harness, 80.1 for bonnets for animals.
 

Mortarboard or graduation type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering having a flat, rigid, and relatively thin head shielding exterior surface and a head engaging member, the head engaging member being attached to the lowermost vertical surface of the head shielding surface and extending downward therefrom to a position vertically below the head shielding surface.
 

Conical (e.g., dunce cap, witches' hat, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering wherein the exterior surface of the head covering tapers upwardly along a generally straight line path from the peripheral edge to the vertex of the head covering.
 

Collapsible (e.g., umbrella type, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171.02. Head covering having means to enable the head covering to be reduced in size when not in use.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, 16 for umbrellas, per se.
 

Tam-o'-shanter type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering having a flaccid head shielding exterior surface and a head engaging member, the head engaging member being attached to the lowermost vertical portion of the head shielding surface and extending downward therefrom to a position which is vertically below the head shielding surface.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 885 for a design patent for a tam-o'-shanter type head covering.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings in which the crown consists of a dome portion and a head-surrounding portion providing a passage for the head, together forming the crown body, said portions being bodily movable relative to each other to provide an open area therebetween upon separation of the portions and to close said area when the portions are brought together.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings combined with means to positively treat (1) the head, (2) air coming in contact with the head, or (3) body fluids (e.g., perspiration) extruded from the head.
(1) Note. Means for merely limiting or reducing pressure on the head are not considered positive head-treating means but may be found in this class, subclasses 173.5, 181.2+, 182.1+, and 195.2.
(2) Note. Mere unimpregnated head- contacting members (e.g., sweat bands or absorbent members) are not considered positive treating means but may be found in this class, subclasses 181+.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173.5 181.2+, 182.1+, and 195.2, and see (1) Note above.
181 and see (2) Note above.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, subclass 402, and especially subclass 411 or 443 for a base, which may be a head covering by name only, coated or impregnated with a therapeutic composition.
512, Perfume Compositions, subclasses 1-27.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 17 for appliances for correcting deformities and abnormal positions of the head or portions thereof, and subclass 74 for devices for exerting pressure on portions of the head for supporting and protecting said portions and for pressure treatment.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, 139 for light, heat, or electrical means applied to the head.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering combined with means to produce movement of air into, through or out of the head covering.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
416, Fluid Reaction Surfaces (i.e., Impellers), appropriate subclasses for the subcombination of an air-moving member (i.e., fan).
454, Ventilation, appropriate subclasses for apparatus for and processes of supplying or removing air from enclosures and for circulating air therein.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings provided with an air passage, smaller in cross-section than the head dimensions, combined with an adjustable or removable means to either (1) open, or (2) substantially close off or cover the passage.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171.1 for head coverings in which the crown consists of a
dome portion and a head-surrounding portion, said portions being bodily movable relative to each other to provide an open area therebetween upon separation of the portions and to close said area when the portions are brought together.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171.4. Head coverings in which the closure means includes pliable material which may constitute part of a crown body.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
96 for closures for the front openings of coats.
128 for closures for shirt openings.
141.1 for a collar having means for closing the open end.
218 for closures for plackets of skirts.
219 for closures for waistbands of skirts.
235 for closures for waistbands of trousers.
251 for means for fastening pocket openings.
252 for means tending to close pocket openings.
270 for closures for garment sleeves or legs.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171.5. Head coverings in which the closure means is a fold constituting a part of a flexible crown body, the fold being deformable from one position to another position to vary the size of the passage.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171.4. Head coverings in which the closure includes means mounted for motion as a unit and solely in a path having all points substantially in or contiguous to a crown wall.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171.7. Head coverings in which the closure means is a peripheral strip completely encircling the head and shiftable circumferentially or axially.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices provided with flaps usually adapted to be adjusted upon the neck or ears.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
208 and 209, for head muffs having flap- like members.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices having masks or face coverings.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
10 for eye shields attached to hats or caps.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings in which a crown wall, or an element forming a continuation of a crown wall, protrudes outwardly from the general crown contour in the head contact area to provide a space between the crown wall or element and the head, said space forming at least part of a through passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head coverings having a head- contacting means having only partial engagement with the head periphery to
provide an open space between the head and a portion of the head covering.
182.1 for head coverings having a gap between an inner face of the side of a crown and an opposed portion of a head contacting means to provide at least a portion of a through passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices adapted to be worn upon the head during toilet operations, such as hair cutting, shampooing, or the like, to shield the eyes and face.
(1) Note. For devices which also support the head or hair while bathing, see Class 4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, subclass 515.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
4, Baths, Closets, Sinks, and Spittoons, see Note (1).
132, Toilet, appropriate subclasses for miscellaneous devices used by persons in making their toilet.
 

Having crown and horizontally extending brim (e.g., hat, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering including a head covering portion which extends generally around and over the head in a contiguous fashion and further including a thin, head encircling planar edge or rim which extends outwardly from the lowermost edge of the head covering portion in a generally horizontal plane.
(1) Note. The presence of an upwardly extending flair at the edge of the rim does not preclude placement in this subclass.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
Dig. 10, for a digest of inflatable hats.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 865 for a design patent of a hat.
 

Brim edge binding:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering wherein the thin outwardly extending planar rim includes means specially designed and configured to reinforce, protect, or strengthen the outermost peripheral edge of the brim.
 

Having exterior crown engaging band or trim:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering including a thin strip which extends around or part way around the outer surface of the crown.
 

Having a shape retaining internal form (e.g., plate, wire frame, crease retainer, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering including a rigid or semirigid form configured to impart a predetermined shape to the head covering and having at least one layer of material over its exterior surface.
 

For brim:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.4. Head covering wherein the form is configured to impart a predetermined shape to the horizontally extending head encircling brim of the head covering.
 

Having detachable weather guard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering including an outer shield which is releasable attached thereto.
 

Having hanger or guard cord:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering including means intended and configured to secure the head covering to a hanger or article of clothing.
(1) Note. The aforementioned hanger means and guard cord are frequently used to secure the head covering to an object such as a nail, hook, rack, or to the user.
 

Straw:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering having a component constructed of grain stalk.
 

Felt:
This subclass is indented under subclass 175.1. Head covering having a component constructed of a material containing interlocking loose fibers of wool or fur.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings provided with a crown and in addition thereto, significant head contacting means within the crown for engaging the front, sides and/or rear of the head; for example, a head contacting (sweat) band, mounted interiorly of the crown.
(1) Note. The head contacting means may comprise an inner layer of material on a crown.
(2) Note. The subcombination of a head contacting-means is included.
(3) Note. Where, in a combination, there is a mere recitation of a head-contacting (sweat) means without any significant relation to other claimed parts, classification will be in other appropriate subclasses indented under subclass 171.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
132, Toilet, subclass 59 for head-clamping hat fasteners.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings in which the head-contacting means has only partial engagement with the head periphery to provide an open space between the head and a portion of the head covering.
(1) Note. A head-contacting band merely transversely perforated within its margins is not included, but will be found in subclass 182.8.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
173.5 for head coverings in which a crown wall or a continuation thereof protrudes outwardly from the general crown contour in the head-contact area to provide a space between the crown wall and the head, said space forming at least part of a through passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.
182.8 for head coverings with sweat bands having perforations through the thickness of the band, and see (1) Note, above.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head coverings in which the head-engaging means is either detachable from the head covering, or has a portion which is movable out of head engagement or out of the general plane of the head opening.
(1) Note. Complete detachment of the head-engaging means to leave an inoperative head covering is not considered removable (detachable) for this subclass, but may be found generally in subclasses 181.2+.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head-engaging means of the discontinuous type, which may be completely removed to leave an inoperative head covering, and see (1) Note above.
182.2 for head covering having removable or retractable crown-spacing means for providing a through passage between a crown and a head-engaging means.
183 for head coverings having a crown, head-contacting means, and means to adjust the size of the head-contacting means to fit the head.
195.2 for a head covering having a crown, an outwardly extending visor, and means to adjust the circumferential size of the crown.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head coverings in which the head-contacting means is a plate or band having at least one open hole or slot through the thickness of the plate or band in that portion of the plate or band which faces and generally contacts the head surface, and through which air or perspiration may pass.
(1) Note. A band which does not completely encircle the head is not considered slotted for this subclass, but will be found in subclass 181.2, or other indented subclasses.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
181.2 for head coverings having head-contacting means comprising a through-split band, and see (1) Note, above.
182.3 for head coverings having head-contacting means perforated through the thickness of the material combined with means for spacing the head- contacting means from the crown.
182.7 for head coverings having head-contacting means having a portion thereof bent to lie substantially in the plane of the opening for the head and having perforations through said portion, the axes of the perforations extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
182.8 for head coverings having head-contacting means in general perforated through the thickness of the material.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181.2. Head coverings in which a unitary head-engaging member is provided with at least one channel in that face adjacent the head, said channel extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
182.5 for head coverings having a spacer positioned between a head-contacting member and a crown, said spacer having channels in a face thereof extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
 

Questions regarding this report should be directed to:

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Information Products Division
PK3- Suite 441
Washington, DC 20231

Phone (703) 306-2600
FAX: (703) 306-2737
email: oeip@uspto.gov

---

Return to Main Web Sites:
Clothing Model  About Us  Apparel Search