(under subclass 49) Implement combined with a tool or device which has a function other than coating and for which combination there is no specific provision in any other class.
(1) Note. A device which holds, moves, modifies, or works upon the coating tool or material supply is considered to have a coating function. For example, advancing means, means to limit tool projection, or means to store additional material, etc., are related to the coating implement. Examples of a device which does not have a coating function include an eraser, an envelope slitter, a pocket clip, a stamp holder, etc.
(2) Note. A patent for a specific tool* of solid material for rubbing contact, or specific support# therefor, combined with another art device will be placed in this subclass. However, if the tool or support is only claimed nominally, or if no more of the tool or support is claimed than is necessary to define the combination thereof with the other art device, then the patent will be placed in the class providing for the other art device; and see the search notes hereunder and under subclass 195 for the loci of such combinations.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
17, 18, or 19+, for a pencil combined with a coating tool of
a different type.
29+, or 34+, for an implement in which two or more solid-coating-material tools are combined. 48, for an implement of this class combined with means to support or stabilize it while in use.
50+, for a pencil combined with a device for shaping the tool (e.g., pencil sharpener) or severing its covering.
131, for an implement for applying fluent coating material, combined with means to support or stabilize it when not in use.
195, for an implement of this class, utilizing a coating supply other than solid material for rubbing contact, combined with a tool or device which has a function other than coating.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
15, Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning,
125.1+, for an eraser or eraser holder and means for attaching it to a pencil; or for such an eraser or holder in combination with a pencil, where no more of the pencil is claimed than is necessary to define the claimed relationship with the eraser.
30, Cutlery,
123, for a pencil attachment including a cutter and, usually, a clasp.
33, Geometrical Instruments,
414, for a cord straight-line guide combined with means for chalking the cord.
