US PATENT SUBCLASS 206 / 216
COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE

Current as of: June, 1999
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206 /   HD   SPECIAL RECEPTACLE OR PACKAGE

216COMBINED OR CONVERTIBLE {5}
217  DF  .~> Including drinking vessel {1}
223  DF  .~> Packaged assemblage or kit {20}
232  DF  .~> Including booklet, leaflet or record means
233  DF  .~> Including tissue "dispensing" means
38  DF  .~> For pocket or personal use {4}

DEFINITION

Classification: 206/216

(under the class definition) A container either (a) for two or more diverse articles (or materials), or (b) wherein the container is structured so that at least a portion thereof is capable of rearrangement for a secondary purpose.

(1) Note. A mere compartmented container is not considered "combined" and is classified on other features.

(2) Note. A provision for refuse (trash, ash, spent items, etc.) is also not considered a "combination" feature. See notes under subclass 125 for the locus of debris receivers.

(3) Note. A container for a named or unnamed article or material combined with a second article or material is classified here; e.g., a container for cigarettes with a clock mounted on the container.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

.81, for a coin container combination.

86, for an igniter for tobacco content combined with other articles. 102+, for a match packet combination.

736+, for a container convertible to or from a display.