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CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
B60R

VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Description

B60R covers miscellaneous vehicle components, fittings, and systems that do not fall within more specific vehicle classifications such as engines, transmissions, or chassis design. This subclass includes safety features (airbags, seat belts, crash protection), interior fittings (seats, mirrors, lighting), and auxiliary equipment that enhance vehicle functionality, comfort, or regulatory compliance. The scope extends to vehicle-specific modifications and aftermarket accessories but excludes specialized systems already classified under dedicated vehicle technology categories. This catch-all classification serves as a repository for vehicle innovations that lack a more precise technical home within the B60 vehicle series.

Filing statistics

CPC subclass B60R recorded 293,673 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 16,961 in 2013 to 25,518 in 2023 (+50%), peaking at 33,362 applications in 2018. 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

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  • B60R 2225/00 Means indicating the functioning state of the alarm system, e.g. indicating arming, using leds

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B60, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 31,729
  2. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 29,270
  3. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 23,892
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 20,384
  5. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 20,311
  6. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 20,237
  7. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 14,629
  8. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 11,896
  9. AUDI DE 11,084
  10. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 10,940