US PATENT SUBCLASS 4 / 538
TUBS

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538TUBS {9}
539  DF  .~> Plural tubs (i.e., all for bathing)
540  DF  .~> With means for turning tub for aiding access
541.1  DF  .~> Means for agitating or circulating water in a tub {4}
545  DF  .~> With heating of tub structure
546  DF  .~> Combined with diverse means {4}
555  DF  .~> With user access means in side of the tub {1}
557  DF  .~> With movable closure {1}
559  DF  .~> Convenience accessories {4}
584  DF  .~> Particular construction or configuration details {5}

DEFINITION

Classification: 4/538

TUBS:

(under the class definition) Subject matter having an open receptacle large enough for most or a majority of a user's body to be received therein for the purpose of washing or bathing the user.

(1) Note. The receptacle is capable of holding the washing or bathing liquid.

(2) Note. A tub differs from a swimming pool or tank primarily by intended uses.

(3) Note. A receptacle used for washing or bathing an infant placed herein is proper for this area and not in the basin or sink area.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

488+, for swimming pool type receptacles.

619+, for a sink capable of holding a portion of the body of a user.

668+, for a supply outlet, drain, overflow or trap having condition responsive means for use with a sink or bath. 670, for a prefabricated or modular plumbing system for use with a sink or bath.

671+, for a supply outlet combined with a drain, overflow or trap for use with a sink or bath.

675+, for a supply outlet for use with a sink or bath.

679+, for a drain, overflow or trap for use with a sink or bath.

695, for a support or mount for a supply, drain, overflow or trap means.

696, for a fitting or manifold for a sink or bath.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),

34+, for structures providing for the mounting of a lavatory fixture in a building wherein (1) no feature having a Class 4 function is defined or (2) more structure of a barrier or enclosure is defined than is necessary to support the fixture.