This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings provided with means to form a gap between at least a portion of the inner face of the side of the crown and an opposed portion of the head-contacting means to provide at least a portion of a through passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.
(1) Note. The crown-spacing means may constitute a head-contacting strip, per se, having means positioning its outer surface in at least one portion thereof spaced inwardly of the inner surface of the opposed portion of the crown to provide at least a portion of a through passage from the exterior of the head covering to the head.

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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.
183 for head coverings having head-contacting means yieldable or adjustable for head size or shape and which may provide a space between a crown and the head-contacting means.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head coverings in which at least a portion of the spacing means is either detachable from the head covering, or has a portion which is movable out of the general plane of the head opening.
(1) Note. Complete detachment of the spacing means as to leave an inoperative head covering is not considered removable (detachable) for this subclass, but may be found generally in subclasses 182.1+.

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181.4 for head coverings having removable or retractable head-engaging means having discontinuous contact with the head periphery.
182.1 for crown-spacing means which may be completely removed to leave an inoperative head covering, and see (1) Note, above.
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.
311 for torso- or limb-encircling strips for supporting or retaining garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head coverings in which the head-contacting means is a plate or band having holes or slots 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.

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181.6 for head coverings having head-contacting means perforated through the thickness of the material, said head- contacting means additionally having discontinuous contact with the head periphery.
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 182.1. Head
coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the head-contacting means and the crown, is in the form of a helix.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the head-contacting means and the crown, is either (1) a member sinuously curved in a plane which is substantially parallel to the plane of the opening for the head, or (2) is a member having channels in and coextensive with a face thereof, said channels extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.

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181.8 for head coverings having a unitary head-engaging member 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.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the head-contacting means and the crown, provides either (1) a strap-like or rod-like element, one end of the element being engaged with or fixed to the head-contacting means and the other end of the element being engaged with or fixed to another portion of the head covering, or (2) an imperforate block having one face engaged with or fixed to the head-contacting means and another face engaged with or fixed to another portion of the head covering.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 182.1. Head coverings in which the spacing means, positioned between the head-contacting means and the crown, provides a through opening or perforation internally thereof, the axis of the opening or perforation extending substantially perpendicularly to the plane of the opening for the head.
(1) Note. The spacing means may be integral with the
head-contacting means.

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181.6 and 182.3, for head coverings having head-contacting means perforated through the thickness of the material in that portion of the head-contacting means which faces and generally contacts the head surface.
182.3 for head coverings having head-contacting means in general perforated through the thickness of the material.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings in which the head-contacting means is a plate or band having a passage or slot through the thickness of the plate or band and through which air or perspiration may pass.

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181.6 for head coverings having head-contacting means perforated through the thickness of the material, said head contacting means additionally having discontinuous contact with the head periphery.
182.3 for head coverings having the 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.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Head coverings having head-contacting means which is either yieldable, or capable of being varied in perimeter.

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181.2 for head coverings having head-engaging means having discontinuous contact with the head periphery and which may be yieldable and thus conform to head shape or size when applied to the head, and especially subclass 181.4, for
removable or retractable head-engaging means of the discontinuous-contact type which may also adjust the head covering to head shape or size.
182.1 for head coverings having yieldable means for providing a through passage between a crown and a head-engaging member, and in which the yieldability may provide for conformance to head shape or size, and especially subclass 182.2 for removable or retractable crown-spacing means which may also adjust the head covering to head size or shape.
195.2 for a head covering having a crown, an outwardly extending visor, and means to adjust the circumference of the crown.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Devices comprising means attaching sweatbands to hats by sewing.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings provided with an aperture through the crown and an element exteriorly of the crown, either (1) in addition to the crown or (2) integral with the crown but distinguishable therefrom, and which overhangs or obstructs said aperture to serve either (a) to shield against rain, the sun or dust, or (b) to guide air flow exteriorly of said aperture in a direction other than normal to the plane of said aperture.

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171.1 for head coverings in which the crown consists of an upper dome portion and a lower 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.
171.4 for head coverings provided with closure means for a crown opening and which may serve as an air deflector or weather guard.
182.6 for head coverings having a head engaging band and a separate crown with blocks, straps or rods interconnecting the band and crown in spaced relation.
 

Having crown and horizontally extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering having a head covering portion which extends around and over the top of the head in a contiguous fashion and which has attached thereto an outwardly extending horizontal extension which extends part way around the crown.

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15 for an eye shield which protects the wearer against strong light; especially, subclass 10 for an eye shield attached to a hat or cap.

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D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 872, 876, 879, 882+, and 893 for a design of a visored head covering.
 

Adjustable:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.1. Head covering provided with means to enable the perimeter of the crown to be varied.
 

Elastic portion:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.2. Head covering wherein the means to enable the perimeter of the crown to be varied is constructed of a portion having stretchable material.
 

With cooperating mechanical coupling:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.3. Head covering combined with a mechanical fastening element attached to the elastic portion.
 

Having shape retaining internal form (e.g., plate, wire frame, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.1. Head covering including a rigid or semirigid shaping means configured to impart a predetermined shape to the head covering and having at least one layer of material over its exterior surface.
 

For visor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.5. Head covering wherein the form is configured to impart a predetermined shape to the horizontally extending visor of the head covering.
 

Having upturned and close fitting rim, brim, or visor:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering having a crown and a thin exterior extension attached to the lower peripheral edge of the crown, the extension being positioned so as to extend along a path which is adjacent to and generally parallel to the exterior surface of the crown and completely encircles the crown, encircles most of the crown, or encircles only a portion of the crown.

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D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 888 for a design patent of a head covering with an upturned rim, brim, or visor.
 

Knitted or crocheted:
This subclass is indented under subclass 195.7. Head covering wherein the head covering is constructed out of a material formed by the interlacing of yarns or threads in a series of connecting loops.

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66, Textiles: Knitting, 171 for a knitted head covering and process for making the same where the garment is
distinguished mainly by the knitted fabric or is particularly adapted to be produced by a knitting process.
132, Toilet, subclass 274 for a hair net.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, subclass 889 for a design patent of a knit or crocheted head covering.
 

Of particular, peculiar material:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering wherein significance is attributed to the material out of which it is made, and the material is uncommon for a head covering.
 

Rubber:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200.1. Head covering wherein the head covering has a component constructed out of synthetic or natural latex.
 

Paper or cardboard:
This subclass is indented under subclass 200.1. Head covering wherein the head covering has a component constructed out of a flexible or rigid matt of paper fibers.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the hood type which closely envelop the head except the face.

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84 and 85, for garments provided with hoods.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices provided with mufflers or throat coverings.

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91 for mufflers, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the bonnet type and usually provided with tying strings or the like.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 202. Devices of the helmet type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices comprising face coverings, such as masks or the like.

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9 for face guards and protectors.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the veil or scarf type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Devices of the muff type.

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66 for fur muffs.
172 for head coverings provided with flaps.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 208. Devices of the muff type for the ears.

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174 for ear shields worn during toilet operations, such as hair cutting, shampooing, etc.
 

Convertible:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering in which a part of the head covering is relatively movable or interchangeable in order to change the head covering to another device either within or outside of the definition of subclass 171.

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171 for a head covering having ear flaps which may be movable from an in-use position to a stored position.
 

Head covering includes a crown and outwardly extending visor (e.g., baseball cap, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.11. Convertible head covering having a flexible crown portion which extends around and over the top of the head and has attached thereto a generally horizontally extending visor.
(1) Note. A visor is defined as a thin planar extension which extends only part way around the circumference of the crown.
 

Combined with diverse article:
This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head covering wherein the head covering is combined with another device having an added purpose or utility independent of the garment and in which the utility of the other device is not destroyed by the removal or separation from the head covering.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 3.1 for a device usually in the nature of a clasp for fastening an article which is carried about on the clothes; e.g., pencil, flowers, etc.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclass 329 for hat carrying an indicia where any modification of the hat structure is merely for receiving the indicia, or for an indicia particularly adapted to be mounted on a hat.
43, Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, 57.1 for the combination of a hat combined with means for holding a hook, hook of a lure, fly, or snell.
63, Jewelry, subclass 20 for an ornament secured to clothing by a pin.
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 181 for a hat or other head covering having means other than a pocket attached thereto for transporting an article. Excluded from this subclass are holders for bouquets, tickets, and small articles of personal use because they are articles of personal use only and not within the idea of transportation.
273, Amusement Devices: Games, digest 17 for a head mounted device.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, 517 for a signal reflector attached to a garment and subclasses 879+ for a movable mirror attached to apparel.
362, Illumination, 105 for a head covering combined with a source of radiation energy and having means to modify the distribution or composition of the radiation energy emanating from the source and subclasses 164+ for a miner's safety lamp.
434, Education and Demonstration, subclass 399 for a device worn on the head which shows the workings of or exhibiting: (a) any manufactured apparatus; (b) a natural or manufactured apparatus; (c) the shape of a surface; (d) instructional subject matter or the work done by a student.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, subclass 27 for a body worn (e.g., head covering) toy.
 

With article of toiletry (e.g., mirror, cosmetics, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 209.13. Combined head covering wherein the other device combined with the head covering is a cosmetic or an article usually found in a bathroom, vanity, dressing room, or dresser.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Head coverings in which the crown is discontinuous so as to provide at least one crown opening therethrough.
(1) Note. A head covering constituting a mere head band extending along and contiguous to the head surface is included.

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10 and 12+, for additional head coverings having a discontinuous crown, for example, a strap-type crown supporting an eye shield or shade.
171.1 for head coverings having a sectional crown in which the sections are bodily movable to provide an open area between the sections.
172 and 174, for head coverings provided with ear flaps having openings therethrough.
173 and 174, for face coverings with openings to facilitate viewing and/or breathing.
174 for head coverings with crown openings to expose or support the hair for treatment thereof, or to protect the hair when dressing.
175.1 195.1+ and 200.1+; especially, subclass 175.8 for a straw hat, subclass 175.9 for a felt hat, and subclass 195.8 for a knitted head covering with an upturned and close fitting brim, which by the nature of their materials may incidentally permit air flow through the material.
182.6 for head coverings having a head band separated from an umbrella-type shade by spacing rods.
202 206, 207, and 208+, for hoods and face coverings having openings to facilitate viewing, breathing and or hearing.
208 for head coverings of the mufftype which only cover a
portion of the head.

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54, Harness, 80.1 for bonnets for animals and which may have crown openings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head coverings combined with a separate substantially annular strip of material completely encircling the head, other than a mere head-contacting (sweat) band and in contact with or forming part of the crown, and covering or positioned in the opening.
(1) Note. The strip of material may be reticulated or perforated.
(2) Note. The opening may be annular and formed between upper and lower crown sections or between a crown section and a brim.

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171.8 for head coverings having an endless band closure for a crown opening and movable along the crown surface.
181 for head coverings with head-contacting (sweat) bands, or head-contacting (sweat) bands, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head coverings provided with a separate foraminated or reticulated section lying generally in the crown contour and covering the opening.
(1) Note. Head coverings with mere eyelets for openings are excluded. See search notes

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209.4 for head coverings provided with an opening through the crown and having a perforated or mesh annular band superposed over or inserted in the opening.
209.7 for head coverings provided with a perforation through the crown material and which incidentally may include an
eyelet, and see (1) Note, above.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 209.3. Head coverings in which the crown opening is substantially smaller than head size and is formed through the crown material.

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172 for head coverings provided with perforated ear flaps.
173 and 174, for face coverings with openings to facilitate viewing and/or breathing.
184.5 for head coverings having an aperture through the crown and combined with anelement overhanging or obstructing said aperture to serve as a weather shield or air deflector.
209.5 for head coverings having an opening which is covered by a perforated or mesh section.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the bustle type.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the skirt type.

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71 through 76, for skirted body garments.

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223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 6 for machines and machine processes for making hoop skirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices embodying both skirt and bifurcated features.

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71 for body garments having similar features.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices convertible to a bifurcated form.

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72 and 86, for body garments having similar features.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices adapted primarily for horseback riding.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices provided with attached bustles, pads, stiffeners, or the like.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices of the hoop type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices
provided with means for lifting and holding the same.

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300 through 342, particularly subclasses 315 and 330+, for dress lifters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having features relating to the closing and securing the plackets of skirts.

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234 for trouser flies.
302 for garment supporters of the rigid vertical type.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 267.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices having features relating to the closing and securing the waistbands of skirts.

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235 for waist closures for trousers.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices comprising waistbands for skirts.

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52 for waistbands for aprons.
236 for waistbands for trousers.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 220. Devices comprising adjustable or elastic waistbands.

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76 for body garments having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
237 for trousers having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices comprising edge bindings, facings and protectors for the hems of skirts.

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47 for skirt protectors.
232 for bottom protectors for trousers.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 211. Devices provided with straps or the like for suspending the skirt on the body.

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230 for trouser having suspender attaching means.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bifurcated nether garments of the type usually worn by men and boys as outer garments.

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23 for leg guards attached to trousers.
71 72, 212, and 213, for skirts having combined or convertible bifurcated features.
77 through 83, for bifurcated body garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices comprising knee-length trousers such as knickerbockers, breeches, or the like.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices adapted to be attached to and supported by waists or shirts, usually for boys wear.

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266 for buttonhole strips.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with means for suspending, as straps, belt loops, or the like.

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223 for skirts having supporters.
300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with strengthening stays, shape retainers, or patches to prevent wear and the like.

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300 through 342, for garment supporters, per se.
401 for bifurcated underwear having reinforcing means.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 231. Devices provided with protectors for the bottoms of the legs.

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222 for skirts provided with bottom-protecting means.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices provided with means to be worn with trousers to conceal abnormal curvature of the legs.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having means for closing and securing the flies of trousers.

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218 for closing means for skirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices having means for closing and securing the waistbands of trousers or overalls.

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219 for waist closures for skirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 227. Devices comprising waistbands for trousers and overalls.

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220 for waistbands for skirts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 236. Devices having adjustable or elastic waistbands.

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76 and 221, for skirts having adjustable or elastic waistbands.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bifurcated nether garments of the trunk type which consist essentially of a waist portion and a crotch portion without legs.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Nether garments of the stocking type.

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61 for stocking protectors.

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36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2 for leggings and
gaiters.
66, Textiles: Knitting, 178 for knitted stockings distinguished mainly by the knitted fabric structure thereof.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices provided with supporters or means to which supporters may be attached.

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300 through 342, particularly subclasses
303 306, 311+, and 335, for hose supporters, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices reinforced to resist strains and wear.

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66, Textiles: Knitting, subclass 182 for reinforced knitted hosiery fabric.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 239. Devices without foot portions and worn inside the shoe.

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36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings, subclass 2 for similar devices worn outside the shoe.
 

GENERAL STRUCTURE:
This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Subject matter applicable to a garment in general.

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8, Bleaching and Dyeing; Fluid Treatment and Chemical Modification of Textiles and Fibers, for: (a) a process for dyeing material of any kind; (b) a process of treating a hide, skin, feather, and animal tissue; (c) a process of bleaching material of any kind; (d) a process of improving a felting property of a fiber, hair, fur, etc.; (e) a process of chemically modifying a textile or organic material; (f) a process of treating a textile or fiber with a fluid; (g) a process of treating a fiber of a fabric, a hide, a skin, or a leather with a chemical or fluid.
26, Textiles: Cloth Finishing, for a process of treating a textile fabric subsequent to the fabrication thereof for putting the article in better condition for marketing.
28, Textiles: Manufacturing, for: (a) a process for the production of a fabric article or structure by the mechanical interengagement of fibers, threads, or the like; (b) a process for the production and treatment of a fabric article and structure; (c) a process for treating a fabric article or structure not provided for elsewhere.
66, Textiles: Knitting, for a process of manufacturing a fabric structure by the forming of loops and drawing the bights thereof through previously formed loops, and 169 for a product produced by significant knitting steps.
112, Sewing, 400 for a sewn stock material and subclasses 475.01+ for a process for sewing in general.
139, Textiles: Weaving, 383 for a woven fabric and appropriate subclasses for a process of making a woven fabric.
223, Apparel Apparatus, for a machine for making, repairing, or maintaining in proper condition an article of apparel; especially, 7 for a machine for making a hat and a process for operating the machine.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising trimmings for garments.

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175.3 for a head covering having a crown, brim, and an exterior crown encircling band or trim.

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428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a trim material in the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet, and especially subclasses 4-6 and 15+ for ornament-type articles.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices comprising ornaments such as bows or buckles for shoes.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 244. Devices comprising ornaments for military or naval insignia or the like.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising pockets for garments.

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160 for gloves having pockets.

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450, Foundation Garments, subclass 89 and 150 for brassieres and corsets, respectively, having article-carrying pockets.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with reinforcing means.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for attaching articles such as watches, purses, or other articles.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for engaging and holding watches, pencils or other articles.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means for fastening the openings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means tending to close the openings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with two or more compartments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 247. Devices provided with means tending to prevent articles falling out when the pocket is inverted.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising stiffening and staying means for garments, as coat linings, corset stiffeners and the like.

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132 and 134, for collars having stiffening means.

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223, Apparel Apparatus, subclass 27 for machines and machine processes for making garment stiffeners.
450, Foundation Garments, 41 and 53 for brassieres having stays or stiffening means and including patents directed to the stay, per se, when disclosed solely for use with a brassiere.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 255. Devices wherein the stiffening or staying means is in the form of a strip, strand or wire-like element.

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132 for collar stiffeners.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices having features relating to the structure of stay ends and means for attaching the same.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 256. Devices made of special materials.

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428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a plural or single layer web or sheet and
especially 364 for a coated or structurally-defined rod, strand, fiber or filament, and subclasses 457+ for a laminate including metal.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 258. Devices made of metal.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices comprising coated or covered metal stays.

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156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, appropriate subclasses for process for making covered or encased stays by surface bonding.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 260. Stays wherein a coating is adhesively or autogenously bonded or secured to the stay.
(1) Note. The bond must be between the stay and the coating; coverings for stays wherein the constituent parts of the covering are secured together by bonding but there is no bond with the stay, are found in subclass 260 above.

This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices provided with portions reinforced or specially stiffened.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which include hinges.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices which include garment-closure-fastening elements.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 259. Devices made of formed wire.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising either (1) means for attaching buttons or other fasteners (hooks, eyes, snap fasteners, etc.) to garments by means of strips upon which the fasteners are mounted or directly upon the garments themselves, (2) structure forming a buttonhole combined with additional garment structure more than necessary to form or reinforce the buttonhole, or (3) buttonholes formed in strips or tapes which are adapted to be attached to garments.

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229 for waistbands having button strips.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 659 for flaccid buttonholes, per se, and subclasses 682.1+ for means for mounting separable-fastener components.
112, Sewing, subclass 406 for a web or sheet including a separable fastener sewn thereto; subclasses 431 and 437 for a buttonhole or eyelet including overedge stitching; subclass 475.25 for a method of forming a stitched buttonhole or eyelet; and subclasses 475.14+ for a method of attaching a fastener, such as a button, to a base.
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture, subclass 66 for processes for adhesively securing fasteners
to garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 265. Devices comprising buttonholes formed in strips or tapes which are adapted to be attached to garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising pads to be applied to garments to change the apparent shape of the body.

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23 for protective pads for trousers.
24 for protective knee pads.

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450, Foundation Garments, subclass 54 and 55+ for brassieres having pads and subclass 57 for breast pads, per se.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 267. Devices comprising pads for the shoulders of garments.

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459 for a guard or protector for the shoulder (e.g., football shoulder pads, shoulder strap protectors, etc.).
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Sleeves or legs of garments with means to adjust the length thereof.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising means for closing the openings at wrist portions of sleeves or the lower portions of legs of garments.

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228 for trousers having closing means at the knee.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising loops and the like to be applied to coat collars or other parts of garments.

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175.7 for hanger attachments for hats.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising general lining structure.

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97 for a lining for a coat.
164 for a lining for a glove.
181 for a lining for a head covering.
255 for lining embodying stiffening means for the garment.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising weights usually applied to the bottoms of skirts.

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16, Miscellaneous Hardware, subclass 403 for a paper weight and subclass 404 for other weighting devices.
160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclass 349.1 for weights for hanging or drape-type fabrics.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising bindings for garments.

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142 175.2 and 222, for bindings applied to particular garments.

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112, Sewing, appropriate subclasses, particularly 418 for sewn stock material including an edge binding.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 243.1. Devices comprising seam structure specially adapted for garments.

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165 and 166, for a glove having a reinforced seam.
184 for seams between sweats and hats.

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112, Sewing, 402 for a sewn seam in a web or sheet, and subclasses 475.01+ for a sewing method in general.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices comprising handkerchiefs or simulated handkerchiefs having provisions for mounting them on garment for purposes of adornment.
(1) Note. Handkerchiefs or folded handkerchiefs claimed in combination with a clasp for attaching to a pocket are to be found herein.

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1 for handkerchiefs not otherwise classifiable.
243.1 for garment trimming elements or processes.

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15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, 209.1 for fabric devices particularly adapted for wiping, daubing and polishing.
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 3.1 for clasps or separable fasteners for securing handkerchiefs or simulated handkerchiefs to a garment when no significant handkerchief structure is claimed.
D2, Apparel and Haberdashery, 500 for design patents on handkerchiefs.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters having combined therewith additional devices or features which are for other than garment supporting or adjusting purposes. Included among other things are garment supporters having decorative features claimed as such (such as sashes, bows, or beads), guards, putting-on aids, pockets, article holders, indicators, etc.

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44 and 45, for suspenders combined with added features such as pads to brace the body.
310 for combinations of belts and suspenders.
338 for belt-strap or -strip constructions which may be ornamental but have no added ornamental features.
(1) Note. See References To Other Classes in the class definition for the line between this class and the class for Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc.

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224, Package and Article Carriers, appropriate subclasses, for devices peculiarly designed for transportation of packages and articles and wherein a garment supporting
feature may be incidental.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters which are wholly or partly (1) convertible from one type of supporter to another, (2) convertible to other uses, or (3) structurally designed for reversal, i.e., changed from right to left or turned over.

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300 for supporters combined with other structure.
310 for belts and suspenders combined. This subclass (301) includes suspenders convertible to belt and vice versa.
313 and 316, most of the devices in subclass 313 can be used with the loop uppermost and in subclass 316 many can be used either as a loop or a single line garter.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters in which garments or garment-holding means or parts thereof are vertically spaced from each other by a member, usually rigid, extending from lower supporting-or holding-means to an upper-supporting or -holding means.
(1) Note. Two or more torso-encircling members may be held in spaced relation. Compare this subclass with subclasses 44, 45 and 308 of this class.
(2) Note. A garment supporter with a rigid vertical connection between holders so as to hold a garment or part of a garment supporter vertically spaced is located in subclass 302 or 303 since the supporter is regarded as having special connecting features.

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218 for placket closures including rigid elements.
255 for stiffening and staying in general.
313 and 314+, for pendant supporters of nonrigid type.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 302. Devices in which the vertical member is disclosed for supporting hose.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters in which two or more garments are supported by separate holders which are connected together but substantially spaced from each other as by strips or strands.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include single unitary devices such as a belt which may hold together or support two or more garments by means of holding devices directly attached to the belt, for instance, to retain a shirt down and support trousers. For such belts, see the search notes below. For combined fasteners, see the search notes below.
(2) Note. Garment supporters combined with sanitary pad holders are here or in the subclass referenced in the search notes below

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305 for garment supporters combined with sanitary pad holder. Also see Note (2).
312 for single unitary devices such as a belt which may hold together or support two or more garments by means of holding devices directly attached to the belt, for instance, to retain a shirt down and support trousers.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 305 for combined fasteners.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices having means passing over the shoulder or to the shoulder from which the entire supporter is pendant.
(1) Note. Suspenders combined with "shirt hold-downs" are here.

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307 for devices usually attached to a shoulder suspender which support two or more garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices which support only the hose on both legs.

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305 for hose supports suspended from shoulder straps.

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450, Foundation Garments, subclass 6, 26, 28+, and 116 for garment supporters where some body supporting or compressing features is claimed; plural hose supporters combined with means for attachment to a brassiere or corset or other garment or with a mere torso-encircling belt are here (306).
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 304. Devices for supporting two or more waistline garments. These usually comprise diverging straps at the end of suspender straps for connection to trousers plus additional straps to hold undergarments.

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305 for such devices in combination with shoulder straps.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters including (1) more than one limb- or torso- encircling closed loop, (2) a single strip or strand encircling the limb or torso more than once, (3) a limb- or torso-encircling strip or strand plus another strip or strand at least partially encircling the limb or torso, or (4) any
combination of the above.

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302 for belts held vertically spaced apart.
320 for belts having chordal elements.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters which only partially encircle a limb or torso to retain or support a garment. So-called "halfbelts" are here.
(1) Note. Devices which include partially encircling members plus other means acting to support a garment holder, such as shoulder straps and horizontal straps, are excluded. These devices are provided for in other subclasses above or below.

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220 221, 236, and 237, for such devices incorporated with garment waistbands.
320 for belts having chordal elements.
337 for friction devices or twisters.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters in which means passing over the shoulder and means encircling the torso are combined to support a single garment or a single garment holder.

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44 and 45, for body braces and supports.
305 for similar organizations for supporting a plurality of garments.
327 for shoulder-type garment supporting organizations not including means completely encircling the torso.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters which include means encircling the limb or torso formed wholly or partly by a strip or strand which conforms to the limb or torso.

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300 which includes among other things combined belts and sashes.
301 for garment supporters which are convertible or reversible, such as suspenders convertible to belt or reversible belts.
308 for supporters which encircle the limb or torso more than once.
309 for garment supporters of the partial- encircling type.
310 for supporters having both shoulder suspension and torso-encircling features.
338 for belt, strap or strip constructions, per se, even though broadly claimed as a garter, belt or closed loop.
 

 

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