HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS (attaching the blades or the like to handles of hand tools for soil working A01B1/22; handles of hand implements for harvesting A01D1/14; handles integral with brushware A46B)

Description

Covers the design, construction, and attachment mechanisms of handles used on hand tools and implements. Encompasses grip designs, materials, ergonomic features, fastening systems, and structural configurations that connect handles to tool heads (such as axes, hammers, shovels, and similar implements). Includes innovations in handle shape, surface texture, shock absorption, and removable or adjustable handle arrangements intended to improve user control and comfort during manual tool operation.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass B25G recorded 7,789 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 678 in 2013 to 402 in 2023 (-41%), peaking at 1,008 applications in 2016. The most active applicants in class B25 are FANUC (3,700 applications), ROBERT BOSCH (3,293 applications) and LG ELECTRONICS (2,871 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings