CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
B62L BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES
Description
Braking systems and brake components designed specifically for bicycles and similar pedal-driven cycles. This subclass encompasses mechanical brake mechanisms such as rim brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, and coaster brakes, as well as associated control elements like brake levers and cable systems. It covers both the structural design of brake assemblies and their integration with cycle frames and wheels, excluding general brake principles covered in B62M (motorized cycles) or broader vehicular brake technologies in B60T.
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,923
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,548
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 5,466
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,265
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 4,147
- SHIMANO JP 4,060
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,750
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,683
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,604
- BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,538