(under subclass 700) Subject matter wherein the antenna is combined with other devices or structures having an added purpose or independent utility other than to perfect the antenna, i.e., the other devices or structures are not directly related to the primary function of the antenna, which is the emission or collection of electromagnetic wave energy together with the conveying of such energy to or from the transmitter or receiver leadin.
(1) Note. This subclass receives subject matter such as an antenna combined with a lamp, building structure, umbrella, etc.., if more than a mere support. Antenna perfections or improvements are classified elsewhere in the antenna subclasses, subclasses 904+ being the residual home for such perfections or improvements.
(2) Note. Combinations of antennas and other devices or structures wherein such other devices or structures are claimed in broad terms merely for such purposes as background for the antenna or supporting the antenna are not classified here, but in the appropriate antenna perfecting subclass. For example, classification is in subclasses 878+ if the other device is a support.
(3) Note. Generally where the antenna, within the subclass definition, itself is designed to function also as another device, as for example, a venetian blind or water sprinkler, classification is in this subclass.
(4) Note. Generally where antenna details are claimed together with other device or structure broadly or specifically, classification is here, especially where the other device is mechanical in nature as opposed to electrical. When such device or structure is an element or component radio apparatus, classification may be in the appropriate subclass in Class 455. For example, subject matter involving an antenna and a loud speaker or an antenna and a power supply for a radio apparatus would be classified in Class 455.
(5) Note. Generally where the antenna is claimed broadly and the other device or structure is claimed specifically, classification is with such other device or structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 705+, for antennas combined with a device traveling or
suspended in the air.
709, for water-borne antennas.
711+, for antennas combined with vehicle structure.
904+, for antennas combined with perfecting structure, not classified elsewhere. See also (1) Note, above.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
315, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems,
34, for electric lamp and discharge devices and systems combined with antennas.
455, Telecommunications,
344+, for radio receivers combined with diverse type art device.
