301C

301C refers to a specific designation within the United States Patent Classification system. This system is used by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to organize and categorize patents based on their technical subject matter. The designation 301C falls within Class 301, which broadly covers Wheels, Racks, and Other Automotive Propulsion and Steering Components.

Within Class 301, subclasses and groups further refine the classification. While the exact scope of 301C can be detailed and subject to change with patent office updates, it generally pertains to specific aspects of vehicle wheels or related steering and propulsion mechanisms. Patents classified under 301C would typically involve inventions related to the design, construction, or function of these automotive components. Researchers and patent examiners use this classification system to efficiently search for prior art and to understand the landscape of existing inventions in a particular technological field. Understanding the specific subclass and group is crucial for accurate patent searching and analysis.