.~> Constructed from filamentary or flat sheet material
DEFINITION
Classification: 428/542.2
DECORATIVE ARTICLE:
(under the class definition) Subject matter comprising a fully shaped article which has as its only utility merely the adornment, or embellishment of a place or thing and not provided for elsewhere.
(1) Note. When any function other than mere appearance is ascribed to an article in the specification or claims of a patent, the patent is placed in the class and subclass which provides for that other function.
(2) Note. See Designs Classes D1 to D99 for inventions in the decorative appearance of articles of commerce which have a main function other than that of being decorative.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
3, through 31, for ornaments characterized by special structural features, or times, or places of use, particularly the definition of subclass 7 for the location of decorations and ornaments classified elsewhere; subclass 12 for a hanging ornament; and subclass 17 for a treated piece of wood which looks like wood.
156+, for a sheet, or web having decorative or informative elements embossed therein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS 2, Apparel,
175.3, for a decorative trimming for a hat and subclasses 244+ for decorative trimming for other clothing.
40, Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting,
427, for a display having an enhanced visual effect.
52, Static Structures (e.g., Buildings),
311.1+, for an ornamental building component and subclasses 718.01+ for a decorative trim strip for a building, or building component.
362, Illumination,
362+, for a decorative housing for an illuminating device, e.g., a globe for an electric lamp, etc.
430, Radiation Imagery Chemistry: Process, Composition, or Product Thereof,
9+, for a chemically defined photograph.
434, Education and Demonstration,
81+, for inventions in teaching, or demonstrating visual arts and crafts, especially subclasses 83 for a model made of filaments and 86 for an animal, or human body model having movable parts.
446, Amusement Devices: Toys,
115+, for a sculpture designed to be handled, or manipulated frequently.
