US PATENT SUBCLASS 264 / 36.15
.~ Hollow- or container-type articles (e.g., vase, pipes, cups, tubes, etc.)

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264 /   HD   PLASTIC AND NONMETALLIC ARTICLE SHAPING OR TREATING: PROCESSES

36.1  DF  REPAIRING OR RESTORING CONSUMER USED ARTICLES FOR REUSE {7}
36.15.~ Hollow- or container-type articles (e.g., vase, pipes, cups, tubes, etc.) {1}
36.16  DF  .~.~> Pipes or tubes {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 264/36.15

Hollow- or container-type articles (e.g., vase, pipes, cups, tubes, etc.):

Processes under subclass 36.1, wherein the article to be renewed or reconditioned has an intentionally constructed nonrandom void or opening therethrough or has a nonrandom inner or concave surface or cavity.

(1) Note. The mere presence of a chip or crack in an article is not considered sufficient to render the article hollow for the purposes of this subclass, unless the overall macrostructure of the entire article meets this subclass definition. See search notes below.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

36.18, for repairing or restoring cracks or chips in articles containing inorganic material for reuse, especially subclass 36.21 for repairing or restoring cracks or chips in nonhollow or noncontainer- type glass articles.

36.22, for repairing or restoring cracks or chips in articles containing polymeric material or treating cracks or chips in nonhollow or noncontainer-type articles of polymeric material.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

138, Pipes and Tubulkar Conduits, especially

97, for processes and apparatus for repairing leaks in pipes and hose for reuse when no molding step is present. 206, Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses for special use receptacle, container, or package.

425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating: Apparatus,

11, for apparatus used to repair or restore an article for reuse.