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B25G

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.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B25, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. FANUC JP 3,700
  2. ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,293
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,871
  4. HILTI LI 2,424
  5. FANUC 2,406
  6. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 2,103
  7. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,854
  8. MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION US 1,825
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION JP 1,677
  10. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 1,513