Tuesday, March 25, 2008

USPTO Class Order 1876 - Class 73: Measuring and Testing

The USPTO has published Classification Order #1876 affecting Class 73, Measuring and Testing. This is the generic class for processes and apparatus for making measurements or tests of any kind. New mainline headings in the class include:

112.01 Turbine engine
113.01 Steam or water operated engine; related engine system or engine component
114.01 Internal combustion engine or related engine system or engine component
115.01 Vehicle drive train
116.01 Test stand
117.01 Vehicle chassis
118.01 Simulating operating condition