This class includes patents relating to that portion of a land
vehicle, secured to the running gear thereof, which operates as
a receptacle or load carrier, together with the top or cover therefor.
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
This class is subordinate to Class 280, Land Vehicles, and
is distinguished therefrom as set forth in the above definition.
Patents for bodies or load carriers for special purposes will
be found in this class unless there exist other devices for the
same purposes, in which devices a running gear is an essential feature,
in which latter instance they have been placed in Class 280, Land
Vehicles, subclasses 4 and 8+, or unless such bodies are
for such purposes as would place them in a more specialized class, as
Classes 180, Motor Vehicles; 212, Traversing Hoists; 298, Land Vehicles:
Dumping; or 414, Material or Article Handling.
Patents for attachments for vehicles will be found in this class
only when their functions limit them for use with vehicle bodies
and tops; otherwise they will be found in Class 280, Land Vehicles,
unless they are for such purposes as would place them in a more
specialized class, as Classes 180, Motor Vehicles; 212, Traversing
Hoists; 224, Package and Article Carriers; or 414, Material or Article
Handling.
Seats in vehicles will be found in this class only when some
part of the body is modified to cooperate with the seats; otherwise
they are classified in Class 297, Chairs and Seats.
A door (access barrier or closure) in a vehicle body is found
in this class (Class 296) when an accessory (e.g., trim, armrest,
visor, etc.) or a feature correlated to a vehicle body is included.
In the absence of such defining accessory or feature, a singular
door structure is classified elsewhere. However, the feature of
plural doors in a vehicle body is provided in this class.
Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for particular car door structure when
no defining accessory or feature correlated to a vehicle body is
present.
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), appropriate subclasses for enclosures and related
components of more general application. In general a box-like structure
or a related component thereof is in Class 52 even though defined
or disclosed as used in a vehicle. Also a vehicle having means,
e.g., an earth anchored brace or guy, to convert a vehicle to an
in situ structure is also in Class 52.
Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane,
subclasses 88.01+ for sun and rain protectors adapted for use with
the type of vehicle indicated. Where there is a plurality of independent
supports or a bow construction hinged at each end upon the body,
such patents will be found in this class (296).
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, for (a) panel units in which a flexible fabric or
other flexible sheet material forms the panel portion, (b) panel
units formed of plural strips, slats, or panels, interconnected
for relative motion (excluding those connected only by a common
operator or mounted only in a common frame or on a common support),
(c) panel units in the form of portable partitions, and (d) parts
(a)-(c) combined with each other or with rigid closures or other
panels. Such devices, even though disclosed as parts of land vehicle bodies
or tops have been placed in Class 160 (with only the exceptions
set forth below and in the notes to particular subclasses in Class
296). These exceptions are (a) where organized to form a vehicle
body enclosure, claimed in combination with particular additional
features of vehicle body structure (as connections between vehicle
top or bottom and sides, body bracing, etc.) or in a particular
relation to the vehicle other than merely in a vehicle opening; and
(b) claimed in combination with vehicle accessories (as windshield
wipers, seats, steps, rear view mirrors, etc.). In all cases where flexible
filled fabric frames are solely disclosed, they have been placed
in Class 160, Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
whether or not the fabric has been claimed.
Illumination,
subclasses 459+ for vehicles combined with illuminating means,
where the vehicle structure is altered only to the extent necessary
to provide for the vehicle lighting.
Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses for a stock material product
in the form of a single or plural layer web or sheet, which may
be used in the construction of a vehicle body or top.
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Subject matter wherein all portions of the land vehicle
are secured to the running gear operating as a receptacle or load
carrier.
Spring Devices,
subclass 120 for a fluid spring device useful in the cushioning
of (a) a vehicle body on its undercarriage or (b) structure supported
from the vehicle body frame.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter including a means for attenuating the
amplitudes of periodic stresses of portions of the vehicle body
often associated with noise and referred to as NVH (noise, vibrations and
harshness).
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter wherein a portion of the land vehicle
includes a supplementary member for aesthetics or the convenience
of the occupant.
Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier,
subclass 68 for a freight carrying vehicle having an integrally constructed
rack for transporting bulk material containers; see, too, subclass(es)
31+ wherein such a rack is constructed to accommodate a
group or article of some particular shape (e.g., regularly contoured,
under subclasses 32+).
This subclass is indented under subclass 6. Irons specially adapted for use in the construction of hay
racks, such as clamps, clips, and ladder ties and pivots.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Bodies convertible into different forms or shapes to adapt
them for use for different purposes where one of the forms is the
ordinary wagon box.
This subclass is indented under subclass 11. Where the rack, when in the form of a box, is specially
designed to carry stock (as calves, pigs, sheep, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Where the upper parts of the sides of the box are pivoted
to position either in a plane with or at an angle to the lower part
of the sides.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter including bodies formed of one or more
enclosed compartments where the invention relates to the organization
of the enclosed compartments as an entity or to a feature within
the enclosed compartment not specifically found in other subclasses
of this class.
(1)
Note. Elements of a vehicle, which may also be elements of
enclosed compartment vehicles as doors, windows, tops, curtains,
storm fronts, etc., are classified under such titles in other subclasses
of this class.
through 176, for certain special purpose vehicles, which have
specific enclosed compartment detail specific to that particular
special purpose vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is particularly
equipped or adapted for transporting or accommodating an animal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is particularly
equipped or adapted to enable the manufacture, treatment or modification
of an article or product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment can be
changed or adapted to accommodate different space or usage.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein there is detail to an accessory
for passenger convenience, which may be located on the vehicle floor
or overhead.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is specifically
adapted or equipped to be kept at a lower temperature with respect
to ambient temperature.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is specifically
equipped or adapted to aid in the delivering or dispensing of a
sellable article or product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment includes
a feature to collect, transport, deliver, or secure fiscal resources.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is specifically
equipped or adapted to provide physical care for a person or animal
for the betterment of the state of physical well being of the person
or animal.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter where the enclosed compartment is specifically
equipped or adapted to enable a business type task or operation
to be performed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.3. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment is separated
or divided into different areas or there is provided a device specifically
associated with the enclosed compartment to separate or divide the
enclosed compartment into different areas.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.4. Subject matter wherein the partition detail is for the
purpose of slowing or retarding movement of heated or cooled air
between areas of the enclosed compartment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.4. Subject matter wherein the partitioned enclosed compartment
provides a separated area for the occupancy of a criminal or dangerous
person.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.4. Subject matter wherein there is included a partition
separating a passenger area and a cargo area of a vehicle having
an enclosed compartment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.4. Subject matter wherein the partitioned enclosed compartment
includes a substantially horizontal partition.
Horizontally Supported Planar Surfaces, appropriate subclasses for a rigid, planar supporting
surface without detail or specific relation to the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.44. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment having
a shelf further includes an opening to enable the shelf to be reached
from outside the vehicle.
for detail including outer wall access of a vehicle,
which is further equipped or adapted to aid in the delivering
or dispensing of a sellable article or product.
This subclass is indented under subclass 24.4. Subject matter wherein the enclosed compartment includes
seats and the partition separates or divides the seats.
Freight Accommodation on Freight Carrier,
subclass 45 for a dropped-center freight carrier to accommodate a
massive dimension (height) of an article of freight.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter wherein the interior space or load carrying
ability of the land vehicle receptacle or load carrier is altered
by changing a physical dimension such as a length, width, or height
of the receptacle or load carrier (a) by a movement of a portion
of the body to another location relative to the remainder thereof
or (b) by adding or removing a portion of the body relative to the
receptacle or load carrier.
(1)
Note. An actuation and locking device, per se, is not broken
out in the variable capacity subclasses below. Vehicles collapsible
to non-use position are not considered variable capacity vehicles.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered
by changing the vertical extent and one or both of the longitudinal
or transverse extent of the receptacle or load carrier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered
by changing both the longitudinal and transverse extent of the receptacle
or load carrier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered
by changing the vertical extent of the receptacle or load carrier
(a) by the movement of the portion of the body to another location
relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by adding or removing the
portion of the body relative to the receptacle or load carrier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.04. Subject matter wherein the movement of the portion of the
body is directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or telescoping struts
or linear guides or similar means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered
by changing the longitudinal extent of the receptacle or load carrier
(a) by the movement of the portion of the body to another location
relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by adding or removing the
portion of the body relative to the receptacle or load carrier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.08. Subject matter wherein the movement of the portion of the
body is directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or telescoping struts
or linear guides or similar means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.09. Subject matter wherein (a) the sliding engagement includes
a hinge connection or (b) one portion of the body slides and another
portion of the body pivots.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.01. Subject matter wherein the capacity of the body is altered
by changing the transverse extent of the receptacle or load carrier
(a) by the movement of the portion of the body to another location
relative to the remainder thereof or (b) by adding or removing the
portion of the body relative to the receptacle or load carrier.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.12. Subject matter wherein the movement of the portion of the
body is directed by a smooth continuous contact of tracks or telescoping struts
or linear guides.
This subclass is indented under subclass 26.13. Subject matter wherein (a) the smooth continuous contact
includes a hinge connection or (b) one portion of the body slides
and another portion of the body pivots.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Removable boards adapted to be placed edge to edge with
the sides of a wagon box to increase the vertical height of the
sides of the box.
This subclass is indented under subclass 32. Acting as a baffle or guide to direct the load into the
box, especially where articles or materials are pitched or thrown
into the box.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device wherein the body securing device includes means to
protect an occupant of the vehicle upon accidental collision.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device wherein the body securing means allows the body or
passenger compartment to be removable from the running gear or chassis frame
as a unit.
This subclass is indented under subclass 35.1. Device wherein the body is designed in such a manner so
as to accommodate an infant in a sitting or prone position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Apparatus wherein there is provided a compartment or receiver
formed in the body or top of a vehicle for the storage or receipt
of articles or debris, the compartment or receiver being auxiliary
to the main purpose of the vehicle.
Package and Article Carriers,
subclasses 400+ , 311, 312, 321, and cross-reference art collection
928 for vehicle mounted litter and debris receivers attached to
vehicle structure as an "add on" rather than a "built
in" feature classifiable in this class (296).
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.9. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver is provided
with exiting means by which the smoker"s refuse is removed.
Package and Article Carriers,
subclass 483 for a device for carrying an article attached to
the dashboard of a vehicle, wherein the carrier is an add on rather
than built into the body or top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver is mounted
on or in an upright side body portion of the vehicle.
Package and Article Carriers,
subclass 482 for a vehicle mounted article carrier attached
to the window or window frame of the vehicle as an add on rather
than built into the body or top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver is mounted
in or below the level of the floor of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver is either
situated beneath or is connected to any part of a seat of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.8. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver is positioned
at the rear of a seat, access thereto being made by either moving
the back of the seat to an alternate position or by an entrance
way in a horizontal ledge at the rear of and adjacent the top of
the seat back.
Package and Article Carriers, for wheel carriers attached to a vehicle not involving
any modification of the vehicle structure and
subclass 42.12 for vehicle attached wheel or tire carriers.
Land Vehicles, for modification of a vehicle mud guard, i.e., fender,
to provide a tire or wheel carrying portion; and
subclass 152.05 for fenders modified to receive and support a wheel
or tire.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus wherein the vehicle compartment or receiver comprises
a releasable or removable structure or housing to enclose or encase
a vehicle spare tire or a portion thereof.
Package and Article Carriers,
subclass 409 for an article carrier attached to a stroller,
wherein the carrier is an add on rather than built into the body
or top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus wherein the compartment or receiver comprises
a plurality of relatively movable parts, the parts being movable
from a collapsed arrangement of parts to a load receiving compartment.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus wherein the vehicle having the compartment or
receiver thereon is a conveyance used mainly for hauling goods and
material other than people.
Package and Article Carriers,
subclass 402 for a device for carrying an article attached to
a pickup truck, wherein the carrier is an add on rather than built
into the body or top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 37.1. Apparatus in which the compartment or receiver is either
secured to or is formed in part by the top or other generally horizontal
covering panel spanning the width of the vehicle.
Tobacco,
subclasses 329+ for vehicle mounted ash trays in which is claimed a
smoking feature (e.g., cigarette rest, snuffer, etc.) and see the
notes in the definition to subclass 231.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter adapted to cover at least a portion of the
body.
(1)
Note. Linings included herein are generally for the purpose
of protecting components from damage, for insulating or for sealing
against leakage, etc.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Devices for preventing longitudinal movement of a box type
of wagon body relative to the bolster or standards of a vehicle
running gear.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Removable stakes and sockets therefor adapted to hold the
load in place and usually used with platform trucks.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses for end gates as set forth
in the line note in the main class definition in this class (296).
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, particularly
subclass 216 for end gates made of slidably interconnected sections
to make them removable and subclasses 222 through 228 for the structure
of such units, per se.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, particularly
subclass 217 for pivotally interconnected sections mounted for
removal from a support and subclasses 233 and 234 for such units,
per se, with means to prevent relative pivotal motion.
This subclass is indented under subclass 57.1. Provided with side cleats and operating, when in an open
position, to hold the load and give an opening for the use of a
shovel or scoop to commence unloading.
This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Subject matter wherein the seat or a portion of the seat
which supports the back of an occupant is displaceable relative
to the body of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter wherein the seat or backrest is mounted to
the vehicle via a means which reduces a vibration or shock load
to the seat or backrest during a vehicle operation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter wherein the seat is anchored to the body
of the vehicle by a means which allows a repeated assembly or disassembly
of the seat.
(1)
Note. Mere bolting means used as securing means is not included
in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter including a device which allows a turning
or pivoting movement of the seat relative to the body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject matter wherein the seat rotates in a substantially
horizontal plane about an axis normal to the plane.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.06. Subject matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated
by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring)
or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated
by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring)
or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.05. Subject matter wherein a portion of the seat which supports
the back of an occupant includes a device which allows the turning
or pivoting movement of the portion relative to the body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.11. Subject matter wherein the lateral movement of the seat
is activated by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor
or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter wherein the movement of the seat is facilitated
by a sliding engagement of tracks or linear guides or similar means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.13. Subject matter wherein the rail includes a device which
reduces friction of the sliding engagement of the tracks or linear
guides or similar means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.13. Subject matter wherein the sliding engagement of the tracks
or linear guides is activated by a device (a) which produces a force
(e.g., a motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g.,
a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter wherein a portion of the seat which supports
the back of an occupant includes a device which allows turning or
pivoting movement of the portion relative to the body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.16. Subject matter wherein the turning or pivoting movement
of the backrest is activated by a device (a) which produces a force
(e.g., a motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g.,
a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Subject matter wherein the movement of the seat is activated
by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor or spring)
or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 65.01. Having attached to the shifting seat a panel or part of
the side of the body, which shifts with the seat to provide an opening
for entrance or exit of persons from the vehicle.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 23.1 through 31and subclasses 238 through 326 for lap robes wound
on rollers where neither the relation to the vehicle nor a combination
with other vehicle features is claimed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter for protecting the occupants of vehicles
from storm or wind coming from the direction in which the vehicle
is moving.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses for land vehicle storm-front shields, aprons,
and robes, as set forth in the line note in the main class definition of
this class (296). Windshields not in the form of flexible or portable
panels have been placed in Class 160 (see particularly
subclasses 48 and 49 and subclasses 90 through 107) only when in
combination with a flexible or portable panel.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Windowed panels secured to the forward part of the top and
adapted to protect the upper part of the occupant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Flexible coverings secured to the front of the vehicle and
also forming a direct covering for the occupants thereof.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Devices secured to the front of a vehicle adapted to extend
to partially protect the occupants of a vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Flexible curtains adapted to entirely close the open space
at the forward end of a vehicle provided with a top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 77.1. Subject matter comprising transparent storm or wind protecting
device secured to the body of a vehicle and in front of a vehicle
seat.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. The shield may consist of a single panel which can be slid
vertically or of a plurality of panels one or more of which can
be slid vertically.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Devices for deflecting an air current over the heads of
the occupants of the vehicle, the deflected current acting as a
protection by deflecting other currents of air.
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclasses 475.1+ for a closure seal, e.g., striker gasket or weather-strip, and
see the search notes thereto for the loci of other seals.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter associated with a windshield and mounted
exteriorly thereto which shields at least a part of the windshield
against the accumulation of material thereon (e.g., rain, snow, frost,
insects, etc.).
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses for auxiliary protectors in the
form of flexible and portable panels, as set forth in the line note
to the main class definition of this class (296). See particularly
subclasses 48+ for windshield and awning type combinations, subclasses
90+ for windshields combined with other forms of flexible
or portable panels, and subclasses 368.1+ for pivoted visors
of the flexible and portable panel type.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter associated with the lateral edges of a windshield
which either further protects the vehicle occupant from storm or
wind coming from the direction in which the vehicle is moving or
allows control of incoming wind for ventilation purposes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein opaque members such as roof supporting
corner posts are eliminated and the transparency of the windshield
is extended laterally towards the sides of the vehicle to increase
horizontal arc of forward vision.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.12. Subject matter wherein the windshield must be displaced
from its normal operative position to allow entry and exit from
the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein the windshield itself has plural
layers, at least two layers of which are separated by a gaseous
medium.
(1)
Note. This is usually done to prevent frosting or fogging
of the windshield, or as a thermal insulation.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter combined with a device which removes accumulated
material (e.g., ice, rain, snow, dirt, etc.) from the windshield.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.15. Subject matter wherein at least a part of the windshield
moves about an arcuate path to aid in the removal of accumulated
material therefrom.
(1)
Note. Windshields which spin to remove material by centrifugal
force will be found here.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.15. Subject matter wherein the placement of support of the motor
which drives the cleaner is of particular significance.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein a gap is provided in the windshield
through which an occupant can view the roadway under adverse weather
conditions.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein at least a part of the windshield
itself is made of a material which optically screens harsh light
from either the interior or exterior of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein the windshield is rotatable about
an axis which extends in a direction transverse to the direction
of vehicle movement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 84.1. Subject matter wherein particular significance is attributed
to the manner in which the windshield is supported by the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 96.21. Subject matter wherein the support structure for the windshield
is arranged so as to give way under a significant force before the
windshield itself would shatter.
Land Vehicles,
subclasses 728.1+ for "air bags" and subclasses
748+ for other devices which are designed to protect a
vehicle occupant from injury should the vehicle sharply decelerate or
collide with another object.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter comprising a means mounted, usually in combination
with a windshield to protect the driver of a vehicle from the glare
of an approaching light, usually shown in combination with a windshield.
for an externally mounted glare screen or visor
located outside the passenger compartment and in front of the windshield
which would inherently protect the windshield.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses for glare screens, as set
forth in the line note in the main class definition of this class
(296); and also glare screens in the form of rigid panels claimed
in combination with a flexible or portable panel, which may be an
additional glare screen, except (a) where the optical properties
of the glare screen are claimed, (b) where the specific location
of the glare screen with respect to the car or driver is claimed
(the mere recitation that it is mounted on the windshield not being
considered a specific location), and (c) where the combination with other
vehicle structure (such as the dashboard, etc.) is claimed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.12. Subject matter in which the pivot mechanism, usually at
the end of the support arm, is specifically set forth.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter comprising means to control the light moving
toward a viewer"s eyes by changing its direction or reducing
its intensity by absorbing, transmitting away, or reflecting part of
the light.
(1)
Note. Mere naming of glare screen as being translucent, colored,
etc., not considered significant for placement in this subclass.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter in which a cover portion of the vehicle body
is provided to allow access to the gas tank filler pipe.
(1)
Note. Cover often includes attached license plate.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Subject matter comprising structure for covering the floor
of a vehicle which cooperates with vehicle body structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter in which the glare reducing means is moved
into a desired position by relatively movable force transmitting
parts.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter claimed in combination with features other
than visor or glare screen; or, having means capable of structural
rearrangement or modification to provide a device of some other
description.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter in which an auxiliary visor or glare screen
is added to the existing visor or glare screen to further increase
protection of vehicle occupants from unwanted glare.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter in which the glare screen is mounted or detachably
supported on the dashboard area, steering column or windshield.
(1)
Note. Glare screens or visors detachably supported on frame
of windshield are included herein.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter in which the visor or glare screen covers
a greater area by unfolding, by extending sections included as part
thereof or by unrolling.
This subclass is indented under subclass 97.1. Subject matter wherein particular significance is attributed
to the manner in which the visor or glare screen is supported.
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Consisting of a support on which a flexible cover is adapted
to be stretched and a roller on which the cover is adapted to be
rolled when not in use. The support may be either permanent in
position or removable or collapsible.
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter wherein a member is provided for (a) protecting
the freight load or (b) enclosing the open top of the load carrier
and wherein the member functions as the cover for the freight load.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.02. Subject matter wherein the cover moves by a smooth continuous
contact of tracks or telescoping struts or linear guides or similar
means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.03. Subject matter wherein the sliding movement of the cover
is activated by a device (a) which produces a force (e.g., a motor
or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g., a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.02. Subject matter including a device which allows a turning
or pivoting movement of the cover relative to a body of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject matter including a device to fix the position of
the cover to a framework or the body of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject matter wherein the hinged connection between the
cover and the body comprises a strut or panel with multiple hinge axes.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.06. Subject matter wherein the turning or pivoting movement
of the cover is activated by a means (a) which produces a force
(e.g., a motor or spring) or (b) which enhances the movement (e.g.,
a lever).
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material
in a panel or web form to allow bending or flexing and the cover is
contracted into a smaller extent.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover
along a load bed is guided by a substantially inflexible means such as
a tensioned cable or track member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover
along a load bed is guided by a means made of a pliable material such
as a rope.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.11. Subject matter wherein an accumulating movement of the cover
along a load bed is guided by a pivoted link member.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject matter wherein the load cover is made of a pliable
material in a panel or web form to allow bending or flexing of the
cover and the cover includes a device to apply a force to the cover
for stretching or making the cover taut.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material
in a panel or web form to allow bending or flexing of the cover and
the cover includes a device to fix the position of the cover to
a framework or body of the vehicle.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel,
subclasses 368.1+ for a mounting, fastening or supporting means;
and subclasses 382+ for a fabric fastening means.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.01. Subject matter wherein the load cover includes a skeletal
base structure configured to underlie and support the cover.
This subclass is indented under subclass 100.17. Subject matter wherein the cover is made of a pliable material
in a panel or web form to allow bending or flexing.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Detachable tops adapted, when in position on the body of
the vehicle, to form therewith a closed vehicle of the limousine
type.
This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Where the top comprises inverted U-shaped bows, the legs
of the bows secured to the vehicle body and operating as a support
for the covering of the top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 104. Where the bows may be moved from the spaced to an adjacent
position to collapse the top, the vertical arrangement of the bows
being substantially unchanged.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses for end gates as set forth
in the line note in the main class definition in this class (296).
This subclass is indented under subclass 225. Subject matter including a top capable of assuming a plurality
of positions relative to the body of the vehicle and when in the
down or inoperative position the vertical dimension of the top is
changed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter including a member provided at the junction
of the top and the body to protect the interior of the receptacle
or load carrier from weather (e.g., rain or dust) or noise.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter including a member covering the inside surface
of the let-down type top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter wherein the let-down type top includes a
window displaced rearwardly of a windshield of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter wherein a receptacle is formed in the body
of the vehicle to receive the top when in an inoperative or down
position and a lid is provided for at least partially closing the
receptacle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter wherein the top (a) is made of a pliable
material in a panel or web form which is foldable or (b) includes
a pivotal or jointed skeletal under structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject matter wherein the top includes a device for regulating
a tautness in the pliable material of the top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject matter wherein the pivotal or jointed skeletal understructure
includes a connection having a smooth continuous contact.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.09. Subject matter wherein an outer surface of the top is made
of pliable and stiff or nonflexible materials.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Subject matter wherein the positioning of the let-down type
top relative to the body of the vehicle is directed by a sliding
engagement of tracks or telescopic struts or linear guides or similar
means.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, appropriate subclasses (and particularly
subclasses 130 through 236)for interconnected sections, as set forth in the
line note in the main class definition in this class (296).
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Tops comprising inverted U-shaped bows movable to an adjacent
position to collapse the top and pivoted to the vehicle body to swing
to a down position.
This subclass is indented under subclass 111. Comprising means for raising or lowering or assisting in
raising or lowering a top of the type indicated.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Comprising, when in up or operative position, two sets of
bow groups, the forward set being movable to a position adjacent
the rear set to permit collapse and movement to a down position
of the top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 107.01. Comprising a supporting frame or bow group to which is trussed
a forwardly projecting frame or bow, the forwardly projecting frame
or bow being collapsible or movable with respect to the support
to permit the top as a whole to assume a down position.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, especially
subclasses 19 , 20, 22, and 45 through 83.1 for outrigged type
devices as set forth in the line note in the main class definition
in this class (296).
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Where the pivot support for the prop or base of the top
is provided with a cushion to support the rear bow when the top
is down.
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Where the adjacent edges of the bows are provided with means
to support the bows in spaced relation when the top is down and
collapsed.
This subclass is indented under subclass 124. Where the support is a spring, excluding spring supports
of the type found in subclasses 126 and 133 of this class.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.01. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means includes an element
to keep an object from hitting the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.01. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means is provided for
protecting a stored convertible top of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.01. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means having substantially
the same shape as the body of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.07. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means protects a collapsible
top of the vehicle which covers a passenger compartment of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.1. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means encloses a
roof or pillars and windowed sections of the vehicle.
This subclass is indented under subclass 136.1. Subject matter wherein the enclosing means includes a
sustaining structure between the cover and the vehicle body.
Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, for side and rear curtains, as set forth in the
line note in the main class definition of this class (296).
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Where the side curtain is secured to the door or to an extension
of the door to open when the door is opened.
This subclass is indented under subclass 138. Strips secured to the top and vehicle body at the rear corners
of the vehicle to limit the forward movement of the top.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Access barrier or closure which relates to a transparent
panel displaced rearwardly of a windshield of a vehicle, in association
with a retractable vehicle roof.
(1)
Note. The association is usually provided to affect a cooperative,
mating seal but is not limited thereto.
Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for particular car door (access
barrier or closure) structure when no defining accessory or feature
correlated to a vehicle body is present.
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings), appropriate subclasses for a barrier or panel lacking
(a) features for providing movement or removal (e.g., hinge, closure,
etc.) or (b) a vehicle body feature.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access barrier or closure including details of mounting
means providing a swinging movement about a pivot axis.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access barrier or closure which relates to (a) a transparent
panel displaced rearwardly of a windshield of a vehicle, in association
with a retractable vehicle roof, or (b) a transparent panel mounted
to the retractable roof and moving therewith.
(1)
Note. The association is usually provided to effect a cooperative,
mating seal but is not limited thereto.
Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),
subclasses 393+ and the search notes thereunder for mounting a
transparent panel and an adjacent member (e.g., frame, etc.).
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclasses 475.1+ for sealing means acting at the juncture of an
access barrier or closure and an adjacent member (e.g., frame, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access barrier or closure including particulars of a transparent
panel in the barrier (e.g., mountings, window channel or support,
seal, operating mechanism, etc.).
(1)
Note. A nominal recitation of a door having a window, either
movable or fixed, is not sufficient to cause assignment to this
subclass in the absence of particulars of the window.
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclass 166 for the combination of an access barrier pivotal
about a vertical axis and carrying an associated transparent panel
wherein the transparent panel is mounted for movement distinct and
separate from the pivotal movement.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.2. Access barrier or closure wherein the transparent panel
is mounted at an outer surface substantially coplanar with adjoining
body structure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Vehicle body access barrier or closure including manually
engaged means at a separate location from that of the barrier or
closure which causes the access barrier or closure to change location
or securing means for the barrier or closure to lock or unlock.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.5. Structure relating to supplemental means for strengthening
a frame or shell of the access barrier or closure.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access barrier or closure which in a closed position extends
transversely across the vehicle at front or rear ends (e.g., hatchback
type for the latter, etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Access barrier or closure with structural details relating
to the intersection of (a) a barrier or closure and a vehicle body
or (b) multiple barriers or closures (e.g., interlocking arrangements,
sealing means, continuous roof/door contours, flush profiles,
etc.).
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device provided with a top spaced from the body walls to
form an uninterrupted passage therebetween substantially the length
of the vehicle body, and further provided with a plurality of closures
to be shifted to and from a position occupying the passage between
the top and body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device in which the closures are mounted on the sides of
the vehicle, and in which the means mounting the panels permit them
to be readily physically disassociated from the body to form a passage.
This subclass is indented under subclass 147. Device provided with a door and a body portion on the side
of said door, each provided with a closure extensible therefrom,
and each further provided with a recess or receptacle within the
door and body portion to receive the closures when shifted from
their passage blocking position.
(1)
Note. The adjacent body portion may be another door.
This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Device provided with a guiding or bracing post between the
closures in their passage blocking position and further provided
with means mounting the post so as to permit shifting of the post
to a position clear of the passage.
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclass 316 for a retractable upper support which guides a
closure from a housing and subclass 365 for an independently movable
or removable center post serving as a stop or closure mount for
adjacent closures.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device wherein the closure is configured so as to accommodate
a wheel housing or a step portion of the vehicle body.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device provided with means attached to the closure to add
to the convenience of the vehicle"s occupant or to the
effectiveness of vehicle body, e.g., armrest, visor, noise reducer,
wind hose.
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Device wherein the accessory comprises a device for supporting
an arm of an occupant of the vehicle, or for covering and protecting
the window sill from the arm of the vehicle"s occupant.
This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Device wherein the accessory means comprises a device to
convey or direct moisture away from the interior of the vehicle.
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclass 476.1 for a closure face mounted deflector or a closure
seal combined with a fluid drain, and see the search notes thereto
for the loci of other drains and deflectors.
This subclass is indented under subclass 146.1. Device provided with a plurality of closures and further
provided with means on opposite sides of the vehicle body for mounting
the closures for sliding movement.
Movable or Removable Closures,
subclass 94 for closures on opposite barriers interconnected
for concurrent movement and subclasses 404+ for a reciprocating
closure of general utility.
This subclass is indented under subclass 1.01. Apparatus in which the portion of the land vehicle which
operates as a receptacle or load-carrier is a body providing a living
space for people for the purpose of camping, which may include plumbing,
eating, sleeping, or other facilities to meet human needs, and which
may have means to change its configuration to increase or decrease
its living space or to reduce its outside dimensions for storage
or transporting.
This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus in which the body includes a means or a particularly
designed facility for supporting or handling a boat.
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