(under subclass 516) Subject matter wherein a reflector is attached to an article of clothing and remains on the clothing when a person discontinues wearing the clothing.
(1) Note. Signal reflectors that are part of the clothing a person wears and the clothing serves other purposes than as a mount for a reflector are classified in this subclass.
(2) Note. A belt, having a reflector, worn through the loops of a pair of trousers functions as an article of clothing and is classified and in this subclass.
(3) Note. Signal reflectors that are transparent spheres permanently fixed to clothing by glue, transparency, etc., are classified in this subclass.
(4) Note. A helmet, hat, shoe, or boot is considered clothing for this subclass, but Class 36, subclass 137 takes light reflecting or illumination attached to a shoe.
(5) Note. A pin with a reflector is not permanently fixed to clothing, but is classified in subclass 519.
(6) Note. A signal reflector permanently attached to an animal collar, leash, or harness is classifed in this subclass. SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
519, for safety belts, pins, etc., having a reflector and the sole purpose of wearing the article is for safety reasons. A safety belt is not worn through the loops of a pair of trousers.
538, for minute transparent reflective spheres mounted on a flexible substrate that is not clothing.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
2, Apparel,
158+, for hand or arm covering.
36, Boots, Shoes, and Leggings,
71.5, for preformed, externally applied, wear-connected attachments.
63, Jewelry,
3+, for bracelets and subclasses 15+ for finger rings.
