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D05C

EMBROIDERING; TUFTING (making non-woven fabrics D04H; sewing D05B)

Description

D05C covers machines and methods for embroidering and tufting processes on textiles. This classification includes equipment for applying decorative stitches, threads, or yarn to fabric surfaces through mechanical embroidery, as well as tufting machinery that anchors loops or pile into backing materials. The scope encompasses both the mechanical apparatus and operational techniques for these ornamental and functional textile finishing methods. Related sewing machinery is classified separately under D05B.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JACK SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 670
  2. JUKI CORPORATION 427
  3. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 299
  4. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 255
  5. JANOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY JP 224
  6. BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 184
  7. GUANGDONG ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 168
  8. JUKI CORPORATION JP 159
  9. COLOREEL GROUP SE 139
  10. GUILIN ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 132