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    70 At least one coating or impregnation contains particulate material:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 65.  Subject matter wherein at least one coating or impregnation includes particulate material.
   
    71 At least two coatings or impregnations of different chemical composition:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 64.  Subject matter wherein the fabric has at least two coatings or impregnations which are chemically different.
   
    72 At least one coating or impregnation contains particulate material:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 71.  Subject matter wherein at least one coating or impregnation includes particulate material.
   
    73 At least one coating or impregnation functions to fix pigments or particles on the surface of a coating or impregnation:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 72.  Subject matter wherein at least one coating or impregnation has pigments or particles on its surface.
   
    74 At least one coating or impregnation contains particulate material:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 64.  Subject matter wherein at least one coating or impregnation includes particulate material.
   
    75 At least one coating or impregnation functions to fix pigments or particles on the surface of a coating or impregnation:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 74.  Subject matter wherein at least one coating or impregnation has pigments or particles on its surface.
   
    76 Coating or impregnation specified as porous or permeable to a specific substance (e.g., water vapor, air, etc.):
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is porous or permeable to water vapor, air, or some other specific substance, the porosity or permeability being specifically stated.
   
    77 Coating or impregnation is specified as microporous but is not a foam:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 76.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is not a foam but is microporous, the porosity being specifically stated.
   
    78 Coating or impregnation collects radionuclide or heavy metal:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation collects or binds radionuclides or heavy metals.
   
    79 Coating or impregnation specified as water repellent:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is water repellent, the water repellency being specifically stated.
   
    80 Also specified as oil repellent:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 79.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is also oil repellent, the oil repellency being specifically stated.
   
    81 Organosilicon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 79.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes organosilicon.
   
    82 Fluorocarbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 79.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes fluorocarbon.
   
    83 Nitrogen containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 79.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes nitrogen.
   
    84 Natural oil or wax containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 79.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes natural oil or wax.
   
    85 Coating or impregnation is specified as weather proof, water vapor resistant, or moisture resistant:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is weather proof, water vapor resistant, or moisture resistant, the weather proofness or water vapor resistance or moisture resistance being specifically stated.
   
    86 Coating or impregnation is specified as water proof:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is water proof, the water proofness being specifically stated.
   
    87 Organosilicon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 86.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes organosilicon.
   
    88 Fluorocarbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 86.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes fluorocarbon.
   
    89 Nitrogen containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 86.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes nitrogen.
   
    90 Natural oil or wax containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 86.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes natural oil or wax.
   
    91 Coating or impregnation is oil repellent but not oil or stain release:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is oil repellent but not oil or stain release, the oil repellency being specifically stated.
   
    92 Fluorocarbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 91.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes fluorocarbon.
   
    93 Coating or impregnation improves soil repellency, soil release, or anti-soil redeposition qualities of fabric:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation improves qualities of fabric such as soil repellency, soil release, or anti-soil redeposition, the improvement being specifically stated.
   
    94 Fluorocarbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 93.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes fluorocarbon.
   
    95 Linear polyether group chain containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 93.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes a linear polyether group chain.
   
    96 Coating or impregnation provides a fragrance or releases an odor intended to be perceptible to humans:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation provides a fragrance or releases an odor which is noticeable to humans.
   
    97 Coating or impregnation is a lubricant or a surface friction reducing agent other than specified as improving the "hand" of the fabric or increasing the softness thereof:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation which is not specified as improving the "hand" or increasing the softness of the fabric acts as a lubricant or a surface friction reducing agent.
  (1) Note. The term "hand" when used in connection with a fabric refers to the feel of the fabric when held in one's hand, particularly the softness of the fabric.

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102, for a coating or impregnation which functions to soften or improve the "hand" of the fabric.
   
    98 Fluorocarbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 97.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes fluorocarbon.
   
    99 Organosilicon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 97.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes organosilicon.
   
    100 Natural oil or wax containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 97.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation includes natural oil or wax.
   
    101 Coating or impregnation is antislip or friction-increasing other than specified as an abrasive:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject wherein the coating or impregnation has antislip or friction-increasing properties, the properties being specifically stated, and is not referred to as abrasive.
   
    102 Coating or impregnation functions to soften the feel of or improve the "hand" of the fabric:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation softens the feel of or improves the "hand" of the fabric, the softening or "hand" improvement being specifically stated.
   
    103 Coating or impregnation improves stiffness of the fabric other than specified as a size:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric stiffness, the coating not being a size.

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108, for a coating or impregnation which is specified as a size.
   
    104 Coating or impregnation improves elasticity, bendability, resiliency, flexibility, or shape retention of the fabric:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric elasticity, bendability, resiliency, flexibility, or shape retention.
   
    105 Improves elasticity:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric elasticity.
   
    106 Improves shrink resistance:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric shrink resistance.
   
    107 Coating or impregnation provides crease-resistance or wash and wear characteristics:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 104.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric crease-resistance or wash and wear characteristics.
   
    108 Coating or impregnation specified as a size:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be a size or sizing material.
   
    109 Coating or impregnation improves snag or pull resistance of the fabric:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to improve fabric snag or pull resistance.
   
    110 Coating or impregnation increases electrical conductivity or antistatic quality:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to increase fabric electrical conductivity or antistatic quality.
   
    111 Elemental carbon containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises elemental carbon.
   
    112 Linear polyether group chain containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises a linear polyether group chain.
   
    113 Nitrogen and phosphorus containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises nitrogen and phosphorus.
   
    114 Phosphorus containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation contains phosphorus.
   
    115 Nitrogen containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises nitrogen.
   
    116 Sulphur containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 110.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises sulphur.
   
    117 Coating or impregnation is electrical insulation-providing, -improving, or -increasing or conductivity- reducing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to provide, improve, or increase fabric electrical insulating or reduce fabric conductivity.
   
    118 Coating or impregnation is water absorbency-increasing or hydrophilicity-increasing or hydrophilicity-imparting:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to increase fabric or impart to the fabric water absorbency or hydrophilicity.
   
    119 Polyether group containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 118.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises a polyether group.
   
    120 Coating or impregnation absorbs sound:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to absorb sound.
   
    121 Coating or impregnation absorbs chemical material other than water:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to absorb chemical material (e.g., heavy metal, etc., but not water).
   
    122 Chemical material is one used in biological or chemical warfare:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 121.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be used in biological or chemical warfare.
   
    123 Coating or impregnation functions biologically (e.g., insect repellent, antiseptic, insecticide, bactericide, etc.):
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to function biologically, including functioning as an insect repellent, antiseptic, insecticide, bactericide, etc.
   
    124 Inhibits mildew:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 123.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to inhibit the growth of mildew.
   
    125 Insect repellent:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 123.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be an insect repellent.
   
    126 Coating or impregnation is chemically inert or of stated nonreactance:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be chemically inert or nonreactant.
   
    127 Oxygen or ozone resistant:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 126.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be resistant to oxygen or ozone.
   
    128 Organic solvent resistant (e.g., dry cleaning fluid, etc.):
  This subclass is indented under subclass 126.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be resistant to organic solvents such as dry cleaning fluid.
   
    129 Acid or alkali resistant:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 126.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be resistant to acid or alkali.
   
    130 Coating or impregnation contains an optical bleach or brightener or functions as an optical bleach or brightener (e.g., it masks fabric yellowing, etc.):
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to contain an optical bleach or brightener, act as an optical bleach or brightener, or mask fabric yellowing.
   
    131 Coating or impregnation provides protection from radiation (e.g., U.V., visible light, I.R., microwave, high energy particle, etc.) or heat-retention thru radiation absorption:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to provide protection from radiation or absorption of radiation, the radiation being U.V., visible light, I.R., microwave, high energy particle, etc.
   
    132 Radiation reflective:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 131.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to reflect radiation.
   
    133 Radiation absorptive:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 131.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to absorb radiation.
   
    134 Coating or impregnation is resistant to penetration by solid implements:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to resist penetration by solid implements such as bullets, knives, etc.
   
    135 Ballistic resistant:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 134.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to resist penetration by projectiles.
   
    136 Coating or impregnation provides heat or fire protection:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 59.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to provide protection from heat or fire.
   
    137 Coated or impregnated asbestos fabric:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 136.  Subject matter wherein the fabric comprises an asbestos fabric.
   
    138 Coating or impregnation is specified as an intumescent material:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 136.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation is specifically stated to be an intumescent material.
  (1) Note. An intumescent material comprises a material which swells, enlarges, or expands upon application of moisture or heat.
   
    139 Antimony containing:
  This subclass is indented under subclass 136.  Subject matter wherein the coating or impregnation comprises antimony.

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