CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
A41F GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
Description
A41F covers mechanical and structural devices used to fasten, secure, or support garments and clothing. This includes buttons, zippers, hooks, eyelets, clasps, snap fasteners, and similar closure mechanisms designed for apparel. The subclass also encompasses suspenders and braces used to support trousers or other garments. Technologies covered range from traditional fastening methods to modern innovative closures, excluding the textile materials themselves and garment construction techniques classified elsewhere in A41.
11 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A41F 1/00 Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
- A41F 11/00 Stocking or sock suspenders
- A41F 13/00 Other devices for supporting or holding stockings or socks during wear
- A41F 15/00 Shoulder or like straps
- A41F 17/00 Means for holding-down garments
- A41F 18/00 Garment suspenders covered by two or more of groups A41F3/00 - A41F17/00
- A41F 19/00 Garment suspenders not otherwise provided for
- A41F 3/00 Braces
- A41F 5/00 Trouser supports attached to the shirt, waistcoat, or the like
- A41F 7/00 Devices for connecting underpants to trousers
- A41F 9/00 Belts, girdles, or waistbands for trousers or skirts
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A41, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 986
- NIKE INNOVATE US 935
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 660
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 294
- NIKE INNOVATE 268
- 耐克创新有限合伙公司 200
- ANSELL AU 191
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 191
- ADIDAS DE 174
- KANEKA CORPORATION JP 172