WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)

Description

B60J covers vehicle fenestration and closure systems, including windows, windscreens, panoramic roofs, and doors designed for automobiles and other vehicles. The class encompasses both fixed and movable transparent or opaque elements, their mounting hardware, operating mechanisms (such as window regulators and door latches), and associated control systems. Also included are removable protective coverings specifically designed for vehicles, such as weatherproof tarps or protective panels adapted to vehicle geometry. This classification excludes general door or window construction not specifically engineered for vehicle applications, which fall under other mechanical or structural classes.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass B60J recorded 53,891 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 3,504 in 2013 to 4,250 in 2023 (+21%), peaking at 6,416 applications in 2017. The most active applicants in class B60 are HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (31,729 applications), FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES (29,270 applications) and KIA MOTORS CORPORATION (23,892 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings