Italian patent classifications

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There were about 25 main categories in the Italian patent classification system in the period of early aero.

This category system seems to have been introduced in full 1902 in, more or less at the same time as the Bollettino della proprietà intellettuale began publication.[1][2] In 1917 the system was almost exactly the same, with the only apparent classification difference being a split of the fifth category (V. — Generatori di vapore, motori, macchine diverse ed organi delle macchine) into two parts (Va. — Generatori di vapore e motori and Vb. — Macchine diverse ed organi delle macchine.[3] This split occurred in 1913.[4]

Earlier, a very similar system, actually with 26 categories, was used; with aeronautics still grouped with marine navigation in category VIII.[5]

Category # Title In English
1
Agricoltura, industrie agricole ed affini Agriculture and related industries
2
Alimenti e bevande diverse Food and beverages
3
Arte mineraria e produzione di metalli e di metalloidi Mining and production of metals and non-metals
4
Lavorazione dei metalli, del legno e delle pietre Metal, wood and stone working
5
Generatori di vapore, motori, macchine diverse ed organi delle macchine Steam generators, engines, different machines and machine parts
6
Strade ferrate e tramvie Railway tracks and tramways
7
Carrozzeria e veicoli diversi Bodywork and various vehicles
8
Navigazione ed aereonautica. Costruzione di navi, di barche e di galleggianti diversi; Battelli sottomarini; Macchine marine e propulsori; Attrezzattura ed equipaggiamento delle navi; Strumenti nautici; Fari e segnali marittimi; Apparecchi di sicurezza contro gl'infortuni di mare; Apparecchi di ricupero di aggetti sommersi, apparecchi da palombaro; Aereonautica Navigation and aeronautics. Construction of ships, boats and various floats; Submarine boats; Marine propulsion; Ship equipment; Nautical instruments; Maritime lighthouses and signals; Safety apparatus against sea accidents; Apparatus for recovering submerged overhangs, diving equipment; aeronautics
9
Elettrotecnica Electrical equipment
10
Meccanica minuta e di precisione, strumenti scientifici e strumenti musicali Precision mechanisms, scientific instruments, and musical instruments
11
Armi e materiale da guerra, da caccia e da pesca Weapons and war material, hunting and fishing
12
Chirurgia, terapia, igiene, mezzi di protezione contro gli incendi ed altri infortuni Surgery, therapy, hygiene, fire protection means and other accidents
13
Costruzioni civili, stradali, ed opere pubbliche Civil, road and public works
14
Materiali da costruzione Building materials
15
Vetri e ceramiche Glass and ceramics
16
Illuminazione Lighting
17
Riscaldamento, ventilazione e apparecchi di raffreddamento Heating, ventilation and cooling appliances
18
Mobilio e materiale per abitazioni, negozi, uffici e locali pubblici Furniture and materials for homes, shops, offices and public places
19
Filatura, tessitura e industrie complementari Spinning, weaving and complementary industries
20
Vestiario ed oggetti d'uso personale Clothing and personal use items
23
Industrie ed arti grafiche Graphic arts industries
24
Industrie chimiche diverse Diverse chemical industries
25
Industrie diverse e miscellanea. Caucciu, guttaperca, celluloide, ecc.; Manifattura di tabacchi; Lavori in paglia ed affini; Spazzole e peenuelli; Apparecchi di pubblicita; Sistemi di imballaggio; Recipienti diversi per trasporti; Lavori plastici ed artistici diversi; Prodotti e procedimenti di industrie diverse. Different and miscellaneous industries. Rubber, gutta-percha, celluloid, etc.; Tobacco factory; Straw and related works; Brushes and peenuelli; Advertising apparatus; Packaging systems; Various containers for transport; Different plastic and artistic works; Products and processes from different industries.


Enclosing categories Patent classification systems
Subcategories IT 8
Keywords
Start year 1902
End year


Sources

We have a list of these from the Bolletino della Proprieta intellettuale, 15 marzo 1907, published by the Ministero d'Agricoltura, Industria, e Commercio. It came to the USPO's scientific library where it was stamped on May 13, 1907, and we read it in the USPTO's STIC library on Dec 17, 2019. Here is a list online:

References

  1. "Nuova classificazione delle privative industriali", Bollettino Ufficiale del Ministero d'Agricoltura, Industria e Commercio, Vol. 1, p. 161.
  2. Bollettino della proprietà intellettuale, Vol. 1, no. 23, dated December 1902.
  3. Scan from vol. 16, no. 1, p. 5.
  4. See:
    • Intact (and very lengthy) category V near the end of 1912 (vol. 11, no. 23), p. 1251.
    • Instance of Va and Vb in the first issue of Bollettino vol. 12 (1913), p. 6.
    • Split category in index for 1913, p. 10
  5. Bollettino Industriale del Regno d'Italia, vol. 21 (1891), p. 1.