This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices including means or features in addition to the limb- or torso- encircling strip or strand and their fastenings to hold or retain a garment such as clasps, pins or pads.

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302 for belts with rigid spacing devices.
304 for supporters having holders for a plurality of garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in which a limb- encircling means is pendant from supporting means.
(1) Note. Most of these supporters are capable of use with loop uppermost. Compare with this class, subclass 301.

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305 308 and 310, for other garment supporters including pendant-encircling means.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices which include a garment-holding element which is spaced from and connected to the limb- or torso-encircling means so that in use the element is pendant therefrom.

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302 and 303, for devices having rigid vertically-spaced holders.
304 for supporters having spaced holders for a plurality of garments.
313 for devices wherein the encircling means is pendant.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices having (1) at least one pendant garment-holding element attached to the encircling means plus other means for holding or retaining the garment or the encircling means, or (2) two or more pendant garment-holding means.

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304 for garment supporters having spaced holders for supporting a plurality of garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices in which the encircling means is passed around a limb and then across itself or one end of the encircling means is attached behind the other end, thus leaving a free end to which a holding means is attached.
(1) Note. Many of these devices may be used as single-line supporters.

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308 for wrap-around garment supporters wherein the limb or torso is encircled more than once.
315 which includes similar devices having two or more garment holders, for instance one at each end.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 314. Devices in which the strip or strand which conforms to the limb or torso has means at each end, including a loop, for detachable or loose engagement with at least one intermediate element such as a loop or ring which connects the ends of the strip or strand. Usually the pendant element is connected to the intermediate element.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include devices wherein the intermediate element is fixedly attached to the strip as by stitches at either or both ends of the strip.

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318 for similar constructions lacking the pendant features.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in which in addition to the strip or strand which conforms to the limb or torso there is a member to which holding means are attached, which member is inserted or insertible between sections or ends of the strip or strap.

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317 to complete the search.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in
which the garment-holding means or a part thereof is slidable onto the torso- or limb-encircling strip or strand or adapted to be readily attached thereto or detached therefrom.

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314 and 318, for other combinations wherein holders are attached slidably or detachably to strips or strands.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 305 for devices which connect the garment to a belt or belt buckle.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 312. Devices in which the means for holding or retaining a garment include no movable fastener parts. These include (1) a member or members attached to the belt which act to increase friction, such as pads or buttons, which press on the garment to be held, (2) elements on the inside of the belt which are chordal, i.e., would intersect the arc of belt when it is curved, or (3) belts having impaling members but no other structure to hold the impaling means.

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309 for chordal devices, per se.
337 for twisters or friction devices, per se.
338 for belt, strip or strap constructions which have facings adapted to increase friction, such as ribbed or roughened fabrics.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 311. Devices with significant fastening devices, such as a buckle, for connecting the ends to form a closed loop. The device must be capable of connection with the opposed strip or strand end itself, as in a tongue and hole buckle, or must engage another fastener part on the opposed end.

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301 for reversible belts including reversible buckles.
311 for belts, the ends of which are tied or connected by loops.
312 particularly subclasses 314, 317 and 318 for similar garment supporters having in addition other garment-holding means.
338 for belt constructions with no significantly claimed fastener.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 163 and 308+ for belt buckles where no significant belt structure is claimed.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 321. Devices in which an end of the torso- or limb-encircling strand or strip overlaps the other portions of the belt and is retained by a fastening device, i.e., a buckle, through which a free end of the belt, strip or strand passes.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Garment supporters which include means attachable to a garment to hold or retain it and a strip or strand connected to or cooperating with said means, which strip or strand extends to other holding means or to a place from which it is supported.

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301 for garment supporters which are convertible or reversible, such as suspenders convertible to belt.
302 for rigid vertical-type supporters and see the notes thereto.
304 for similar devices or organizations having means for supporting or holding a plurality of garments.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 305 and see (4) Note under the class definition.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices which include spring devices or in which the connecting strips or strands are springs. Mere elastic strands or fabrics made thereof are not considered to be springs for purposes of this classification.

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339 for belt, strap or strip constructions, per se, having springs incorporated therein.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which means are provided for adjustment in definite intervals.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., subclass 70 and 580+.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which there are, (1) plural suspension strips connected together, (2) suspension strips which cross each other, (3) strips which diverge from one point or place, or (4) any combination of the above.

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44 and 45, for garment supporters combined with features acting to brace the body or parts thereof.
304 particularly 305 and 307, and subclasses 308 and 310, for similar supporters having spaced holders for supporting a plurality of garments.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices in which (1) shoulder strips or strands cross each other, or (2) form a closed loop in themselves or in conjunction with other elements including the strips or strands which are attached to the garment.

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305 for similar supporters having means to support a plurality of garments.
310 for similar supporters which in addition include a member completely encircling the torso.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices where the suspension strips or strands, usually those which pass over the shoulders, cross each other and some special construction or feature is provided at the place of crossing, such as a clip, slits or divided straps.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., particularly 163 and 308+.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 327. Devices having garment holders comprising a strip or strand which runs, i.e., slides through cord-retainer means. The running strip or strand may be used with the closed-loop type of suspender or itself form a part of the closed loop.

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300 for running strip or strand devices on garment supporters not of the closed loop or crossed-strip type.
340 and 341+, for suspender ends and saddle-type cord retainer elements.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices including means retaining a strip in such a manner that the strip or strand can move in the retaining means.
(1) Note. The strip or strand may move freely when the device is in use or the retaining means is such that the strip or strand can be manually moved to adjusted position.

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329 to complete the search.
340 and 341+, for suspender ends and saddle-type cord retainer elements.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Devices in which the running strip or strand forms more than one loop, i.e., zigzags or doubles back upon itself.
(1) Note. This subclass does not include devices wherein the strip or strand is doubled through a holding device, i.e., buckle, more than once.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 330. Devices in which at least one of the running strips or strands extends downwardly and then upwardly to form a V or U and a strip or strand retaining means is at the bottom of the V or U.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 326. Devices not provided for above and having significant detachable or movable connecting means between two or more strips or strands.

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301 which includes suspender constructions with pivotal connections to form a belt.
324 which includes constructions having springs between the
strips or strands.
325 which includes suspender constructions having step adjustments.
327 through 332, for other supporters having detachable or movable connections.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 333. Devices in which the connecting means includes a pivot member normal to the strip.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 323. Devices in which the article supported is a hose.

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303 306, 314+, 325, and 326+, wherein are found hose supporters of the type falling within said subclasses.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Devices which are elements used with or as garment supporters and not provided for elsewhere.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., appropriate subclasses, for fastening structures in general. For the line between Classes 2 and 24, see (4) Note under the class definition. See in particular 464 for clasps, per se, used as garment supporters or retainers.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Elemental
devices which are (1) pads to increase friction, or (2) devices to twist a part of the garment such as the top of a hose.

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220 221 and 237, for similar devices combined with a garment.
320 to complete the search.
338 for strap or strip constructions having roughened facings.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Elements wherein the claims are directed to the constructions of the elongated elements usually flexible, used in garment supports. Included are elements connecting parts of garment supporters and the construction of the body-encircling part of body belts.
(1) Note. See the references under "SEARCH CLASS" for classes providing for fabric-stock material.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
308 for belts made of plural spaced limb or torso-encircling strips.
320 for belts having nonfastening holding means.
337 for friction devices and twisters.

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57, Textiles: Spinning, Twisting, and Twining, 200.
66, Textiles: Knitting, 169.
87, Textiles: Braiding, Netting, and Lace Making, appropriate subclasses.
139, Textiles: Weaving, 383.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate subclasses, for a single or plural layer web or sheet stock material product and especially subclass 364 for a coated- or structurally-defined rod, strand, fiber or filament and subclass 473 for a laminate including leather.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Devices in which the members are (1) composed of two or more longitudinal sections connected together, or (2) include, or are composed of spring elements acting longitudinally.
(1) Note. Belt, strip or strand constructions involving merely elastic strands or fabrics composed thereof are not here included but are classified in subclass 338 of this class.

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317 318, 324, 325, and 333 to complete the search.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 338. Devices forming that part of a suspender which is attachable to the supported garment.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 659 for suspender ends wherein no more than a button-hole, button loop and/or protector is claimed.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 336. Devices comprising structure forming a saddle-like passage through which a cord or similar strand-like element is passed to retain the cord.
(1) Note. A saddle type strand retainer is classified in subclass 341 or 342, rather than Class 24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., since the retainer is regarded as specialized in its use as a garment supporter.

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329 and 330+, for such devices combined with suspender structure.

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24, Buckles, Buttons, Clasps, etc., 115 for cord and rope holders in general, and subclass 265 for strap-end attaching devices.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 341. Devices in which the saddle is provided with an openable or movable part so that the cord or other strand-like element may be inserted into the passage from the side or the saddle can be removed from the strip which supports it. These devices are often called "castoffs".

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325 for saddles which are movably connected to a strip for step adjustment.
 

This subclass is indented under the class definition. Bifurcated nether garments worn next to the body either with or without an additional covering of street clothes.
(1) Note. Patents specific to baby pants or panties are classified here if the patent claims bifurcated baby pants, per se. Claims to baby pants in combination with a diaper or other absorbent pad are classified in Class 604, Surgery.

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78.1 for underwear of the union-suit type.

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604, Surgery, 358 for absorbent pads or diapers; and subclasses 393+ for absorbent pads or diapers combined with a diaper holding means such as a garment, holder or support.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear wherein significance is attributed to (1) particular reinforcing structure and/or (2) elastic gores or inserts.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear made from a single piece of material.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear designed to be worn by a male.

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400 for underwear designed to be worn by either sex and improvements and attachments not designed with the sex of the wearer in mind.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear provided with leg portions, e.g., "boxer shorts" as opposed to "briefs".
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 403. Underwear wherein significance is attributed to the fly structure of the garment.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 400. Underwear designed to be worn by a female.

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400 for underwear designed to be worn by either sex and
improvements and attachments not designed with the sex of the wearer in mind.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear provided with a leg portion, e.g., "shorts" as opposed to "briefs".
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 407. Underwear having crotch structure which is openable or which cannot be secured in a closed position.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 406. Underwear having leg coverings, commonly called hose, integral therewith or secured thereto.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Device wherein significance is attributed to means in or on a head covering or helmet that is intended to protect the head of a wearer, or at least a portion of the head.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
171 for a head covering used for ornamental or decorative purposes.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means on or in a helmet to cushion the impact
of a force directed against the head of the wearer of said helmet.
(1) Note. This and indented subclasses are directed to "hard-hat" helmets worn in an environment where injury is apt to occur to an unprotected head. Some helmet structure of these subclasses is similar to the helmet-adjusting structure of subclasses 417+, but the primary intention in a helmet of these subclasses 411+ is energy-absorption.

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417 and see (1) Note above.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in which the cushion includes a plurality of layers of different material located between the wearer's head and the outside of the helmet.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in which the cushion includes one or more chambers and said chamber(s) have air or liquid therewithin.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in which the cushion includes a plurality of portions secured to the inside of the helmet, which portions are made of a relatively soft, yieldable material.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 414. Device in which at least one of the portions extends from the helmet to cover or protect that portion of the body that is between the head and the trunk.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 411. Device in which the helmet is spaced from the head of the wearer by a supporting structure that directly contacts the wearer's head and is connected to the helmet to maintain the desired space between the head and the helmet worn thereon.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device in which one or more parts of a helmet directly engage the head of a wearer to support the helmet on the head of the wearer, and in which said part(s) may be positioned or repositioned relative to each other or may be positioned or repositioned relative to the helmet to accommodate said head-engaging parts to the head dimensions of different wearers having different head dimensions.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a vertical adjustment of the helmet, that is, for an adjustment for height of crown of the wearer's head.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 417. Device in which the part(s) that are positioned or repositioned are those that engage the periphery of the head that circumscribes the head substantially horizontally above the ears when the head is erect.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Device in which the part(s) that are positioned or repositioned also include those that engage a portion of the head that extends substantially vertically above the ears when the head is erect.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 418. Device in which two or more parts directly engage the head of a wearer, and are positionable or repositionable relative to each other to accommodate for different head dimensions.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means for holding the helmet or head covering on the head of the wearer.
(1) Note. Usually the helmet-retention means includes a strap fastened to the helmet and extending under the jaw or chin of the wearer.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means for holding an object on the exterior of the helmet.
(1) Note. Usually the article that is held on the helmet is not related to the head-covering function of the helmet, but is something that the wearer desires to keep within reach. Examples of articles so held include a light, reflector, cover, container, etc.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means to protect the organ(s) of hearing as well as the head of a wearer.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device provided with means to protect the front part of the head,
extending from the forehead to the chin, as well as the remainder of the head of a wearer.
(1) Note. This subclass provides for a combination of head protector and face protector. See subclass 9, below this subclass in the schedule, for a face protector.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for a face protector, and see (1) Note above.
427 for a face protector that includes goggles.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 410. Device wherein significance is attributed to a head covering used to protect the head while performing sports activities.
(1) Note. The sports activities referred to are exemplified by such activities as boxing, wrestling, football, and similar body-contact sports during which injury to the head is apt to occur.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 15. Device in which the eye-protector is included in means through which a line of vision of the wearer extends.
(1) Note. The line of vision may extend through a transparent (e.g., glass, etc.) material or through hole(s) or slit(s) in nontransparent material, but in either material the protective function of the material is the significant feature of the structure rather than the optical or vision function. For a device wherein vision is the function of the device, see the search class notes herebelow.
(2) Note. In this subclass is found a pair of goggles comprising primarily a frame that protects that part of the head that surrounds or encloses the eye of a wearer, but not necessarily covering the eye itself.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, 299.01 for liquid crystal optical-filter compositions, and subclasses 582+ for other filter compositions.
351, Optics: Eye Examining, Vision Testing and Correcting, 41 for spectacles and eyeglasses whose transparent elements have an optical characteristic, or whose frames in the absence of such optical characteristic lack any body-protecting structure. See section V of the Class 351, Class Definition, for the detailed classification line between spectacles and goggles.
359, Optics: Systems (Including Communication) and Elements, 350 for an optical filter for light in the infrared or ultraviolet range, and subclasses 885+ for an optical filter in the visible-light range.
501, Compositions: Ceramic, 11 for a glass composition having optical filter properties.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which said means covers and protects not only the eyes of the wearer, but also covers and protects the front part of the head extending from the forehead to the chin.

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9 for a face protector, per se.
424 for a device that includes a head protector and face protector.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 427. Device in which said means includes an edge that contacts a boundary of said front part of the head and conforms to the configuration of said boundary.
(1) Note. The edge is usually resilient in order to form a close seal to the face, and thereby prevents entry of water or gas to the interior of the face shield.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
440 for goggles having a sealed cup for each eye.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Device in which said means includes a cover for the front part of the head, which cover is removably secured to said means.

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441 for a removable lens in a goggle cup.
443 for a removable lens in a frame.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 428. Device in which said means includes a transparent face cover that is generally curved in a plane that includes the eyes of the wearer, whereby the wearer is permitted a large peripheral field of vision.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
447 for an eye shield having a wide-angle lens.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which said means covers and protects primarily the organ(s) of sight of the wearer.
(1) Note. See the (2) Note under subclass 426 the difference between goggles for subclass 426 and eyeshields for this subclass 431.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means protects the eye(s) against the effects of high-intensity energy from the visible light portions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 432. Device in which the cover means is an opaque barrier to light, which barrier has one or more relatively small holes or narrow slits therein, the holes or slits permitting a narrow field of vision while protecting the eye(s) of the wearer.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means protects one or a pair of spectacles that correct defective vision, or in which a second cover means overlies the first mentioned cover means.
(1) Note. In either structure defined above, the overlying cover protects the underlying element from damage, whether the underlying element is a spectacle lens or a particular form of cover that is more valuable than the overlying cover plate.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means prevents the condensation of moisture on any surface that is within the wearer's field of vision.
(1) Note. In this subclass condensation is prevented by a double lens, chemical coating of a lens surface, heating means, etc., these being only exemplary of the means herein.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 435. Device in which condensation is prevented by passing air over the surface via passageways that admit ambient air to pass over or near the surface.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 436. Device in
which the air passageways are twisted, winding or circuitous, thus preventing light from entering the interior of the eye shield.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means is provided with a member located on the outside of the cover that moves, or that causes movement of air, relative to the outside of the cover.
(1) Note. In this subclass is an eyeshield having a member analogous to a windshield wiper on an automobile, an eyeshield having an auxiliary lens mounted on the outside, and an eyeshield having means to blow air in front of the lens for cleaning the lens, these being only examples of the devices herein.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means is supported by a single element that encircles and sustains the cover in position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
442 for a goggle having a frame for each eye.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which at least two of said cover means are provided, one of which means is intended to cover each of the organs of sight of the wearer, and each of which means includes an edge that contacts a boundary of said organ and conforms to the configuration of said boundary.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
428 for a face shield having a seal to prevent entry of water or gas to the inside of the shield.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 440. Device in which either of said means includes a cover that is removably secured to said means.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
429 for a removable-face plate in a face shield.
443 for a removable lens in a frame.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which the cover means is supported by an element for each organ of sight, each of which elements encircles and sustains its cover in position.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
439 for a goggle having a unitary frame.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Device in which either of said covers is removably secured to its supporting element.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
429 for a removable-face plate in a face shield.
441 for a removable lens in a goggle cup.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 442. Device in which said supporting elements are mounted inside the framework of an eye-protector, the connection between the element(s) and the framework being above the level of the wearer's eyes.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which significance is attributed to means for joining together two eyepieces of a pair of goggles by a joint that is located between the eyepieces and permits a relatively small degree of motion therebetween.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 445. Device in which said joint includes elements that contact the nose of a wearer and serve to partially support the goggles on the wearer's head.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 431. Device in which said means includes a transparent-eye cover that is generally curved in a plane that includes the eyes of the wearer, whereby the wearer is permitted a large peripheral field of vision.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
430 for a face shield having a wide-angle lens.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which significance is attributed to a bar member that extends between the eye-protector and the ear of a wearer, which member helps to hold the eye-protector on the wearer's head.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Device in which significance is also attributed to elements that partly
extend between the eye-protector and the wearer's face along the sides of the wearer's head to cover the exposed area adjacent the wearer's eyes.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
451 for a pivoted-side shield.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 448. Device in which significance is attributed to means for joining together said bar member and said eye-protector.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which significance is attributed to elements that partly extend between the eye-protector and the wearer's face along the sides of the wearer's head to cover the exposed area adjacent the wearer's eyes, which elements are articulated on the eye-protector.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
449 for a goggle having temples and side shields.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which significance is attributed to a flexible strap that partly or completely encircles the head of a wearer and which retains or supports the eye-protector on the head of a wearer.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which significance is attributed to an articulated joint between the eye-protector and a support for the eye-protector, which joint extends horizontally when the head
of a wearer is erect.
 

This subclass is indented under subclass 426. Device in which significance is attributed to a construction that permits the eye-protector to be brought into a compact form that occupies less space than the eye-protector occupies during use.
 

GUARD OR PROTECTOR:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. Device worn primarily for protection against unusual conditions, such as the application of force, high temperature, and the like against a part of the body of a wearer.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for apparel specially constructed to resist penetration of radiant energy rays.
602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, 41 for protective bandages and shields.
 

Body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector comprising a body suit which protects the trunk, arms, and legs of the wearer.
 

Hazardous material body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover configured to protect the wearer against exposure to toxic material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for apparel specially constructed to resist penetration of radiant energy rays.
 

Thermal body cover:
This subclass is indented under subclass 456. Body cover configured to protect the wearer against exposure to extreme temperatures.

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2.16 for an insulated diving suit.
93 for a coat.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically heated garment.
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, 88 for a personal flotation device and subclasses 102+ for a body garment having buoyancy means to sustain the user while floating in the water.
 

Shoulder protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the portion of the body extending between the lower end of the neck and the collar bone against the application of a strong force.
 

Strap protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Shoulder protector wherein the device is configured to protect the shoulder against the application of a strong force by a thin strip of material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
224, Package and Article Carriers, subclass 264 for an article carrier having a shoulder strap pad.
 

Both shoulders:
This subclass is indented under subclass 459. Shoulder protector wherein the device is configured to protect both shoulders.
 

Vest type:
This subclass is indented under subclass 461. Shoulder protector wherein the device is also configured to protect a portion of the chest and back.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
463 for a chest protector.
467 for a back protector.
 

Chest protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the front portion of the body between the collar bone and the 13th rib pair against the application of a strong force.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
2.5 for a device specially designed to resist penetration, as by projectiles, swords, knives, etc., where (a) features of shape for fitting the body or (b) means for wearing or otherwise securing the device to the body are claimed.
462 for a guard or protector which covers the chest, back, and both shoulders.
 

Abdomen protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the front region of the body between the 13th rib pair and the waist against the application of a strong force thereon.
 

Side impact torso protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect a side region of the trunk against the application of a strong force thereon.
 

Groin protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the portion of the body adjacent the thigh and the trunk.

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602, Surgery: Splint, Brace, or Bandage, subclass 72 for a suspensory device having a rigid concave member or element adapted to fit over and protect the external genitalia of a wearer.
 

Back protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the rear portion of the trunk between the neck and pelvis against the application of a strong force.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
462 for a guard or protector which covers the chest, back, and both shoulders.
 

Neck protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 455. Guard or protector wherein the device is configured to protect the portion of the body between the head and shoulders against the application of a strong force.

The following subclasses are a collection of cross-references
of published disclosures pertaining to various specified aspects of apparel articles.
(1) Note. Disclosures are placed in these subclasses for their value as references and as leads to appropriate main or secondary fields of search without regard to their original classification.
 

CAMOUFLAGED:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device intended and constructed to be difficult to distinguish from its surroundings (e.g., because of its color or configuration).

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114, Ships, subclass 15 for a warship so rendered invisible or indistinguishable.
135, Tent, Canopy, Umbrella, or Cane, subclass 115 for canopies which may be camouflaged to hide articles thereunder.
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 919 for a cross-reference art collection of camouflaged stock material product.
 

ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTITOXIN, OR CLEAN ROOM:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device intended and constructed to prevent the passage of harmful microorganisms, particulate matter, or gaseous material therethrough.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
128, Surgery, appropriate subclasses for an apparel article used in the inspection and treatment of diseases, wounds, and other abnormal conditions.
250, Radiant Energy, subclass 516.1 for a garment having means to protect the wearer against harmful electromagnetic or nuclear radiation.
424, Drug, Bio-Affecting and Body Treating Compositions, subclass 402 for a biocidal or pharmaceutical composition adapted for use with wearing apparel.
 

ANTISTATIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which prevents the buildup of an electrical charge.
 

FIBERGLASS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which has a layer of material constructed out of glass fibers encased in resin.
 

POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE (E.G., GORTEX (TM), TEFLON (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which has a portion thereof constructed out of the chemical compound polytetrafluoroethylene.
 

ELECTRIC:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which has a component which requires a source of electrical power.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
219, Electric Heating, subclass 211 for an electrically heated garment.
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application, 115 for a garment combined with means to apply electrical energy for Therapeutic use.
 

Head covering or protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 905. An apparel article or device wherein the electric power is used to run a component attached to an apparel article or device which covers a portion of the body above the neck.
 

GLOVE HAVING THREE, FOUR, OR SIX FINGER POCKETS:
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device which is adapted to cover the hand and has three, four, or six separate finger receiving cavities.
 

GUARD OR PROTECTOR HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER (E.G., VELCRO (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to protect the body against unusual conditions such as the application of a strong force (e.g., high temperature, strong light to the eyes, etc.) and wherein the article or device has a hook-loop type fastener.
 

Head protector (e.g., helmet, goggles, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to guard or protect a portion of the body above the neck.
 

Hand or wrist protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to protect a portion of the body between the outermost portion of the forearm and the outermost portion of the fingers.
 

Leg protector:
This subclass is indented under subclass 908. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to protect a portion of the body between the lower torso and the foot.
 

GARMENT HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER (E.G., VELCRO (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to cover a portion of the body of the wearer and wherein the article or device has a hook-loop type fastener.
(1) Note. The cooperating loops of the hook and loop type fastener may be the material of the apparel article.
 

Chest encircling (e.g., shirt, vest, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device has a portion which extends around the upper torso of the wearer.
 

Combined nether (e.g., union suit, bag type, overalls, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 913. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device also extends around the waist and legs of the wearer.
 

Having plural body encircling layers (e.g., coat, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 913. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device has at least two collateral body covering layers.
 

Neck covering (e.g., necktie, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to cover a portion of the wearer between the head and chest.
 

Hand or wrist covering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is specifically intended and constructed to cover a portion of the body between the radial outermost portion of the forearm and the radial outermost portion of the fingers of the wearer.
 

Head covering:
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is specifically intended and constructed to cover a portion of the body above the neck.
 

Lower torso and leg encircling (e.g., skirts, trousers, etc.):
This subclass is indented under subclass 912. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is specifically intended and constructed to extend around the lower torso and a portion of the legs of the wearer.
 

GARMENT SUPPORTER OR RETAINER HAVING A HOOK-LOOP TYPE FASTENER (E.G., VELCRO (TM), ETC.):
This subclass is indented under the class definition. An apparel article or device wherein the apparel article or device is intended and constructed to support a garment and wherein the article or device has a hook-loop type fastener.

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