|  | B |
SECTION B — PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING

|  | B01 - B07 |
Subsection index
LIQUID/LIQUID, LIQUID/GAS OR GAS/GAS SEPARATION |
Method |
General operations | B01D
by centrifugal force, using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B01D
using magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
Apparatus |
General operations | B01D
by centrifugal force, using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B04B, B04C
using magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
SOLID/LIQUID OR SOLID/GAS SEPARATION |
Method |
General operations | B01D
by centrifugal force | B01D
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B01D
using magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
Apparatus |
General operations | B01D
by centrifugal force | B01D
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B04B, B04C
using magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
SOLID/SOLID SEPARATION |
Method |
Dry methods |
material in bulk | B07B
Individual sorting | B07C
Screening, sifting, pneumatic sorting | B07B
using pneumatic tables or jigs | B03B
by magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
by centrifugal force | B07B
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B07B
Wet methods |
General operations | B03B
flotation, differential sedimentation | B03D
screening | B07B
Combinations Dry methods - wet methods | B03B
Apparatus |
Dry methods |
material in bulk | B07B
Individual sorting | B07C
Screening, sifting, pneumatic sorting | B07B
using pneumatic tables or jigs | B03B
by magnetic or electrostatic effect | B03C
by centrifugal force | B07B
using centrifuges or free-vortex apparatus | B04B, B04C
Wet methods |
General operations | B03B
flotation, differential sedimentation | B03D
screening | B07B
Combinations Dry methods - wet methods | B03B

TRANSPORTING

|  | B62 |
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS

|  | B62B |
HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES, e.g. HAND CARTS, PERAMBULATORS; SLEDGES

|  | B62B |
Note(s) In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meanings indicated: "hand carts" also embraces hand-propelled wheeled devices in so far as the features thereof are generic to hand carts and also embraces pedestrian controlled power-driven vehicles in so far as the features thereof are generic to hand carts; "rollers" is equivalent to wheels.

|  | B62B |
Subclass index
HAND CARTS |
With one axle; with more than one axle | 1/00; 3/00
Details and accessories; runners for travel on ice or snow | 5/00; 19/00
CARRIAGES FOR CHILDREN, PERAMBULATORS | 7/00, 9/00
SLEDGES |
With runners; other types | 13/00; 15/00
Details and accessories | 17/00
OTHER HAND-PROPELLED VEHICLES | 11/00

|  | B62C |
VEHICLES DRAWN BY ANIMALS

|  | B62C |
Note(s) This subclass covers only vehicles or parts thereof in so far as the relevant features are essential for animal-drawn vehicles. This subclass does not cover animal-drawn vehicles which have not the features mentioned in Note (1) above. They are regarded as trailers which are covered by class Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60 or subclass Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B62D, or as sledges which are covered by subclass Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B62B.

|  | B62D |
MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS (steering, or guiding on a desired track, of agricultural machines or implements Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...A01B 69/00; wheels, castors, axles, increasing wheel adhesion Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60B; vehicle tyres, tyre inflation or tyre changing Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60C; connections between vehicles of a train or the like Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60D; vehicles for use on rail and road, amphibious or convertible vehicles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60F; suspension arrangements Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60G; heating, cooling, ventilating or other air treating devices Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60H; windows, windscreens, non-fixed roofs, doors or similar devices, protective coverings for vehicles not in use Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60J; propulsion plant arrangements, auxiliary drives, transmissions, controls, instrumentation or dashboards Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60K; electric equipment or propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60L; power supply for electrically-propelled vehicles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60M; passenger accommodation not otherwise provided for Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60N; adaptations for load transportation or to carry special loads or objects Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60P; arrangement of signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor, for vehicles in general Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60Q; vehicles, vehicle fittings or vehicle parts, not otherwise provided for Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60R; servicing, cleaning, repairing, supporting, lifting, or manoeuvring, not otherwise provided for Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60S; brake arrangements, brake control systems or parts thereof Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60T; air-cushion vehicles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60V; motorcycles, accessories therefor Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B62J, Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B62K; testing of vehicles Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...G01M)

|  | B62D |
Note(s) In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: "vehicles" includes motor vehicles and trailers; "trailers" includes forecars or sidecars.

|  | B62D |
Subclass index
FUNCTIONAL OR STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS; PARTS OR ACCESSORIES THEREOF NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR |
Predominantly for passengers; load carrying | 31/00, 47/00; 33/00
Tractors; tractor-trailer combinations or road trains; vehicles with no seat for the driver | 49/00; 53/00; 51/00
Endless-track vehicles and their tracks; vehicles with ground engagement other than by tracks or wheels | 55/00; 57/00
Trailers with driven ground wheels; Motor vehicles or trailers, characterised by the arrangement or number of wheels | 59/00; 61/00
Other types of vehicles; designing, manufacturing, assembling, disassembling of vehicles | 63/00; 65/00; 67/00
CHASSIS FRAME, SUPERSTRUCTURE, AND BODY |
Chassis frame; monocoque construction; connections between body and frame | 21/00; 23/00; 24/00
Superstructure and body |
characterised |
by material | 29/00
the function of the vehicle | 31/00, 33/00
streamlining; stabilising | 35/00; 37/00, 17/00
superstructure sub-units and connections thereof; arrangements for spare wheel | 25/00, 27/00; 43/00
radius rods | 19/00
other vehicle bodies | 39/00
STEERING |
Initiating means; gears; response to driving conditions; linkage; adjusting | 1/00; 3/00; 6/00; 7/00; 17/00
Power-assisted; automatically influencing; for endless-track vehicles; for trailers | 5/00; 6/00; 11/00; 13/00
Tandem vehicles or pivotally connected frames | 12/00
Other | 9/00, 11/00, 15/00
ACCESSORIES FOR COLLISION MARKING | 41/00

|  | B62H |
CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORISED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES

|  | B62H |
Note(s) In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "cycles" includes scooters.

|  | B62J |
CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; ACCESSORIES PECULIAR TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS, CYCLE PROTECTORS

|  | B62J |
Note(s) In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "cycles" includes scooters.

|  | B62J |
Subclass index
SADDLES, SEATS; FOOT-RESTS, KNEE GRIPS | 1/00; 25/00
LIGHTING OR SIGNALLING DEVICES; MIRROR ARRANGEMENTS | 3/00, 6/00; 29/00
ARTICLE CARRIERS, ACCESSORIES | 7/00, 9/00, 11/00
PROTECTING ARRANGEMENTS OR ACCESSORIES |
Chain-guards; mud-guards; parking covers | 13/00; 15/00; 19/00
For rider only; weather guards, fairing; dress protectors; warming | 17/00; 21/00; 33/00
Other protectors | 23/00
SAFETY EQUIPMENT | 27/00
INSTALLATIONS OF LUBRICATING DEVICES; OF FUEL TANKS; OF SUPPLY LINES | 31/00; 35/00; 37/00
OTHER ACCESSORIES | 39/00

|  | B62K |
CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE

|  | B62K |
Subclass index
KINDS OF CYCLES |
Characterised by construction: |
number of wheels: unicycle; bicycle; with more than two wheels | 1/00; 3/00; 5/00
with motor | 11/00
sidecar, forecar | 27/00
convertible; foldable | 13/00; 15/00
Characterised by purpose: for transport; for children | 7/00; 9/00
Other kinds | 17/00
PARTS OF CYCLES |
Frame; axle suspension | 19/00; 25/00
Steering; terminal controls | 21/00; 23/00

|  | B62L |
BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES

|  | B62L |
Note(s) This subclass covers only adaptations of brakes or actuating mechanisms peculiar to their use on cycles. This subclass does not cover brakes or actuating mechanisms of wider applicability, which are regarded as of general type, irrespective of whether described or claimed only for cycles, which are covered by subclass Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60T or the relevant subclasses of class Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F16.

|  | B62M |
RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES (arrangements or mounting of transmissions in vehicles in general Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...B60K; transmission elements per se Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F16)

|  | B62M |
Note(s) In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "transmission" means all parts between the prime mover or the part to which a rider immediately applies propulsive effort, e.g. pedal cranks, and a driven ground wheel.

|  | B62M |
Subclass index
PROPULSION |
Of wheeled vehicles by hand or foot: kinds of mechanisms; construction of propulsion cranks or levers | 1/00; 3/00, 5/00
Of single-track vehicles by motor, characterised by position of engine | 7/00
Of sledges or the like | 27/00
Of wheeled vehicles or sledges, by ground-engaging means not otherwise provided for | 29/00
TRANSMISSIONS |
Characterised by rigid mechanical parts thereof |
chain or belt; toothed or friction wheel; friction roller | 9/00; 11/00; 13/00
crankshaft or coupling- rods; rotary shaft | 15/00; 17/00
Characterised by non-mechanical or non-rigid parts thereof | 19/00, 21/00, 23/00
Gearing speed-change actuators | 25/00