TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY

Description

A45F encompasses portable containers and equipment designed to be carried on the body or transported during travel and camping activities. This includes backpacks, rucksacks, suitcases, sleeping bags, and frame-based carrying systems, as well as associated components such as straps, fasteners, and organizational features. The classification also covers portable shelters, camp furniture, and accessories intended for outdoor expeditions or temporary habitation. Adjacent classes handle specific subcategories: garment pockets (A41D), umbrellas (A45B), and walking sticks (A45C).

Filing statistics

CPC subclass A45F recorded 22,332 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 1,763 in 2013 to 1,284 in 2023 (-27%), peaking at 2,598 applications in 2018. The most active applicants in class A45 are L'OREAL (3,874 applications), DYSON (1,223 applications) and AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION (877 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings