TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS ...

1 CPC - A47B - ; DESKS; OFFICE furniture ; CABINETS; DRAWERS ; GENERALDETAILS OF furniture ( furniture jointing F16B)Definition statementThis place covers:This sub-class relates largely to OFFICE and domestic furniture . Some industrial furniture is includedin the sub-groups relating to cabinets, racks and shelf-units. This subclass covers : Tables or deskscharacterised by structural featuresTables or desks characterised by adaptation for particular purposesSchool benches or desksCabinet; racks; shelf units; similar furnitureFurniture combinationsDetails of furniture : - DRAWERS and slides therefore- Feet for furniture - Fittings for furniture - Details of cabinets, racks or shelf units (bars,uprights,struts,shelves brackets, furniture panels)- Miscellaneous furniture and miscellaneous accessories for furnitureFurniture classification is separated into 2 broad fields: furniture type bottle rack or sectional furniture etc.

2 Functional furniture folding tables or height adjustable may be necessary in both the furniture type(s) and functional furniture drawings in the definition statements are only indicative as an example of the group or sub-groupdefinition and encompass ofcourse many other embodimentsRelationships with other classification placesGenerally this sub-class does not cover transport devices or systems as covered in B65G or specificfurniture, fittings or accessories for shops as covered in A47F, although it is clear that certain subjectmatter is common to these is clear that certain items of furniture ( brackets, rails)

3 May be classified in many different sub-classes of differing technical areas, however, the following general rules should be applied:For components of furniture covered by specific subclasses A47F - shop furniture ; E06B - doors:If relevant for their structural and/or functional association with the furniture item, are classified relevant only per se are not classified in A47B, but in the specific subclass of the item (continued)CPC - A47B - referencesThis place does not cover:Special furniture for shopsA47 FTransport or storage devicesB65 GDevices for fastening or securing const.

4 ElementsF16 BApplication-oriented referencesExamples of places where the subject matter of this place is covered when specially adapted, used fora particular purpose, or incorporated in a larger system:Beds, bedsteads, chairs, stools, sofasA47 CStep stoolsA47C 12/00 Racks for dispensing merchandiseA47F 1/00 Show cases and show cabinetsA47F 3/00 Show stands, hangers or shelves (constr. features)A47F 5/00 Show stands, hangers or shelves for particular articlesA47F 7/00 Tables or chairs for medical useA61 GContainers/packagingB65 DStoring articles in warehouses or magazinesB65G 1/00 Built in cupboards as part of a buildingE04F 19/08 Devices for fastening or securing together constructional elements ormachine parts togetherF16 BJointing of furniture or the likeF16B 12/00 furniture jointsF16B 12/00 Frames, supports or stands for apparatus in generalF16 MInformative referencesAttention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search.

5 Beds, bedsteads, chairs, sofas, stoolsA47 CSpecial furniture for shopsA47 FHousehold or table equipmentA47 GKitchen equipmentA47 JDomestic washing or cleaningA47 LGames or sports accessoriesA63B 71/00 Construction toysA63H 33/00 Work benchesB25H 1/00 Storage means or arrangements for workshopsB25H 3/00 Working veneer or plywoodB27 DWorking of woodB27 MLayered productsB32B2A47B (continued)CPC - A47B - carts/trolleysB62 BContainers/packagingB65 DRefuse receptaclesB65 FStoring articles in warehouses or magazinesB65 GLaundering, drying, ironingD06 FPartitions in general building constructionE04 BLocks (including E05B 1/0015 - mounting of knobs/handles not operatingthe bolt/lockE05 BBolts or fastening devices for wings (incl.))

6 Touch/latch mechanismsE05C 19/022)E05 CHingesE05 DClosers or openers for wingsE05 FDoors/windowsE06 BDevices for fastening or securing constructional elementsF16 BFurniture jointsF16B 12/00 Pipes, joints or fittings for pipesF16 LFrames, supports or stands for apparatus in generalF16 MStructural combinations of lighting devices with other partsF21V 33/00 Domestic stoves or rangesF24B, F24 CFridges (shelves/ DRAWERS for fridges F25D 25/02)F25 DDisplaying/advertising, signs, labelsG09 FElectric plugs; electrically-conductive connectionsH01 RBoards, desks, casings, substations or switching arrangements forelectric powerH02 BInstallation of electric cables or linesH02 GPrinted circuits, casings or constructional details of electric apparatusH05 KSpecial rules of classificationClassification in head group and sub-groupsIf a document concerns embodiments which are covered by several sub-groups ( A47B 1/02 andA47B 1/10) dependent upon a higher hierarchy group group A47B 1/00, the following rulesapply.

7 The specific technical information relevant for some of the sub-groups is classified (EC) in all saidsub-groups. if relevant, the structural association ( the combination) of the elements covered by the sub-groups is classified (EC) in the head group; the document may also be Indexing Code for the sub-groups concerned. analogously, if generic technical information common to a number of the sub-groups is disclosedand only schematic embodiments of the specific subgroup embodiments are represented, thedocument is classified (EC) in the head group and may be Indexing Code for the of additional information.

8 3A47B (continued)CPC - A47B - not compulsory, in many cases the classification of additional information ( particulartechnical aspect of a piece of furniture ) may be useful in classification and subsequent retrieval ofsuch documents and is therefore considered very reference to tables or desks in this sub-class and particularly in the sub-groups A47B 13/00,A47B 19/00, A47B 21/00, A47B 27/00 and A47B 41/00 isn't relevant per se. Dependent upon thenature of the context, these terms may be considered to be synonymous. Furthermore, the term'tables' covers also tables OR underframes therefor for other than domestic the sub-groups concerning technical features of tables and desks ( A47B 1/00 - A47B 41/06)it is noted that the technical features of the sub-groups themselves are defining rather than, in somecases, their terms of terms 'cabinets' or 'racks' in the sub-groups A47B 43/00 - A47B 96/20 cover also cabinets orracks for storage in 1/00 Extensible tables (extensible shelf units A47B 46/00)Definition statementThis place covers.

9 Illustrative example of subject matter classified in A47B 1/00DE100010473 ReferencesLimiting referencesThis place does not cover:Combinations of tables: Linking or assembling means thereforeA47B 87/002 Operating tablesA61G 13/00 Informative referencesAttention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:Extensible shelf unitsA47B 46/004 CPC - A47B - 1/02with insertable leaves {arranged in the centre} and fixed framesDefinition statementThis place covers:Illustrative example of subject matter classified in A47B 1/02 US2008/0264306A47B 1/03the leaves being foldable or revolvableDefinition statementThis place covers:Illustrative example of subject matter classified in A47B 1/03US2007012265 CPC - A47B - 1/04with supplementary leaves or drop leaves {arranged at the periphery(A47B 1/08 takes precedence)}Definition statementThis place covers:Illustrative example of subject matter classified in A47B 1/04 US2004069191,US2007169673,US2009050033 ReferencesLimiting referencesThis place does not cover.

10 Tables with extensible framesA47B 1/08 Informative referencesAttention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:Tables or desks with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustablepartsA47B 17/03 Tables or desks with parts added to the original furniture to enlarge itssurfaceA47B 17/0336A47B 1/04 (continued)CPC - A47B - or desks with substantially horizontally extensible or adjustableparts other than drawersA47B 21/03 Tables or desks with platforms for supporting OFFICE equipmentA47B 21/0314A47B 1/06with flexible roll-topsReferencesInformative referencesAttention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search.