PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

PTO Manual of Classification for US patents

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Class Number: 223
 Class Title: APPAREL APPARATUS

Subclass  Subclass
Number    Title

  1       MISCELLANEOUS
  1.1     DRESS OR SKIRT BOTTOM TRIMMING MEANS
  2       COLLAR, CUFF, AND BOSOM MAKING
  3       .Pasting, folding, and drying
  4       .Reinforcing
  6       HOOP SKIRT MAKING
  7       HAT MAKING
  8       .Wire frame forming
  10      .Sizing and dipping
  11      .Pinning and clearing
  12      .Shaping
  13      ..Fluid pressure
  14      ..Brim curling
  15      ..Stretching
  16      ..Brim trimmers
  17      ..Brim wirers
  18      .Napping
  19      .Clipping or shaving
  20      .Pouncing and polishing
  21      .Ironing
  22      .Banding, binding, and lining
  23      .Cleaning
  24      .Blocks and forms
  25      ..Adjustable
  26      ...Heated
  27      GARMENT STIFFENER MAKING
  28      PLAITING, FLUTING, AND SHIRRING
  29      .With cross creasing
  30      .Reciprocating blade
  31      ..Slotted bed
  32      .Intermeshing teeth
  33      .Boards
  34      .Fold guides
  35      .Implements
  36      ..Hand irons
  37      FOLDING
  38      .Templet and infolding
  39      TURNING
  40      .Telescopic
  41      .Abutting
  42      .Work-gripping rod
  43      .Fluid turning
  44      MAKING, WORKING, AND ATTACHING TRIMMINGS
  45      .Fabric spotting
  46      .Bow or tassel
  47      .Feather working
  48      .Bead stringing
  49      ASSEMBLING GARMENT SUPPORTERS
  50      TAPE INSERTING
  51      HEATING AND STEAMING
  52      FORMING, PRESSING, MOLDING, AND STRETCHING
  52.1    .Collar, cuff, or neckband ironerss
  52.2    ..Folders and curlers
  52.3    ...Folders
  52.4    ...Curlers
  52.5    ..Edge ironers
  52.6    ...Folded edge
  53      .Corset
  54      .Dress shield
  57      .Pressing or molding
  60      ..Stocking
  61      .Stretching
  63      ..Inside trousers frame
  65      ..Inside tie frame
  66      .Forms
  67      ..Inflatable
  68      ..Dress, coat, or skirt
  69      ...Drying and stretching frames
  70      ...With heating or steaming
  71      ...Form retainers
  72      ..Trousers or sleeve
  73      ...Heating or steaming
  74      ...Expansible
  75      ..Stockings
  76      ...With heating or steaming
  77      ...Expansible
  78      ..Glove
  79      ...Heated
  80      ...Expansible
  81      ..Neckwear
  82      ...Tie
  83      ...Form retainers
  84      ..Form retainers
  85      GARMENT HANGERS
  86      .Insect repelling and perfumed
  87      .Sheet material
  88      .Combined type
  89      ..Foldable and telescopic
  90      ...With clamp
  91      ..With clamp
  92      .Coat or dress
  93      ..With clamp
  94      ..Foldable or telescopic
  95      .Skirt or trousers
  96      ..With clamp
  97      .Fur scarf or muff
  98      .Covers
  99      NEEDLE THREADERS
  100     DARNING LASTS
  101     THIMBLES
  102     NEEDLES
  103     .Tape
  104     .Awl
  105     CURTAIN ROD THREADERS
  106     SPOOL AND IMPLEMENT HOLDERS
  107     .Work boxes and baskets
  108     .Implement holders
  109 R   ..Needle or pin
  109 A   ...Magnetic
  111     PUTTING ON OR REMOVING GARMENTSS
  112     .Stockings from forms
  113     .Boot and shoe
  114     ..Bootjacks
  115     ...Folding
  116     ...Movable grip jaw
  117     ...With toe engager
  118     ..Shoehorns
  119     ...Gripping
  120     SUPPORTS, BASES AND STRANDS
  *       ******************************
  *       DIGESTS
  *       ******************************
  DIG 1   Tie hanger
  DIG 2   Holders and clamps
  DIG 3   Reversible hanger
  DIG 4   Hooks