FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS (concerned with the functioning of the door or window E05; roller blinds E06B)

Description

A47H covers furnishings and fixtures designed for windows and doors, including curtain rods, poles, rails, and their mounting hardware; curtain hooks, rings, and suspension systems; blinds mechanisms and control devices; and door-related hardware such as door closers, hinges, and threshold treatments. The classification encompasses both the structural components and functional accessories that enable the operation, hanging, and aesthetic presentation of window and door coverings. This excludes the coverings themselves (fabrics, slats) which fall under textile or material-specific classifications, and focuses instead on the support structures and mechanical elements.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass A47H recorded 5,147 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 413 in 2013 to 342 in 2023 (-17%), peaking at 618 applications in 2018. The most active applicants in class A47 are LG ELECTRONICS (8,633 applications), BSH (BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE) (4,258 applications) and SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY (3,477 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings