A01K 13/00 Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders (as part of the harness B68B5/04); Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
Introduced: September 1968
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
CPC: Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders (as part of the harness B68B5/04); Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders; Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
Devices for grooming or caring of animals, e.g. curry-combs; Fetlock rings; Tail-holders (as part of the harness B68B5/04); Devices for preventing crib-biting; Washing devices; Protection against weather conditions or insects
Additional Content IPC
Glossary
Fetlock ring Fetlock rings A ring (typically rubber) placed around the fetlock joint to prevent a horse kicking its own feet when walking, and to encourage a wider gait. Often used for horses with close hind feet.
Application references
Milking machine accessories for cleaning udders or teats Washing devices specially adapted to veterinary purposes
Of 7 combined children, 0 exist in both systems.
7 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Child Classifications
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Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class A01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 6,725
- JOHN DEERE US 6,555
- MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY US 6,280
- DOW AGROSCIENCES US 5,260
- BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,106
- PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL US 4,609
- KUBOTA CORPORATION 4,458
- SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS CH 4,341
- BAYER CROPSCIENCE DE 4,305
- CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA US 4,024
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class A01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- JOHN DEERE US 6,949
- MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY US 6,297
- DOW AGROSCIENCES US 5,458
- BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,296
- BAYER CROPSCIENCE DE 4,654
- PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL US 4,631
- SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS CH 4,410
- CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA US 4,128
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 3,805
- BAYER DE 3,607