(under the class definition) Article* comprising a base* or
substrate* and set within the surface thereof, or into an opening or depression therein, at least one element* which is larger than the size usually attributed to that of a particle* or granule*, the element* being visible and resulting in a composite* product or a mosaic*.
(1) Note. Excluded from this subclass is a roofing felt containing a layer of granules or particles which may be embedded in the felt. Such a product will be found below on other features; see search notes, below.
(2) Note. Excluded from this subclass is a product in which the embedded element is completely enveloped; see search notes, below.
(3) Note. Excluded from this subclass is a product in which the element is "visible" only because it causes a variation in thickness, not because it is actually seen in the substrate.
(4) Note. Included in this subclass are articles such as jewelry, mosaics, faucet handles having decorative inlays, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS: 38, for a structure in which the embedded element permits light to pass therethrough and is set into an opening or casing therefor provided in a base or substrate.
68+, for a product in which one element is completely covered by another.
87, for a product having a pile or nap surface and which has particles which may be embedded therein.
141+, for a product having a surface or layer which is nonuniform or irregular and which comprises particles.
323, for a composite web or sheet in which one layer contains structurally defined particles or granules which may be embedded therein.
338, for a single layer web or sheet having a structurally defined particle or granule which may be embedded therein.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
442, Fabric (Woven, Knitted, or Nonwoven Textile or Cloth, etc.), appropriate subclasses for a woven or knitted fabric and particulate matter associated therewith and which may be embedded in the fabric.
