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A01L

SHOEING OF ANIMALS

Introduced: September 1968

Description

A01L covers techniques and apparatus for affixing protective coverings or shoes to animal hooves and feet. This includes horseshoes, methods of application, fastening devices, and related tools used in farrier work and veterinary hoof care. The classification encompasses both traditional metal horseshoes and alternative materials, as well as specialized shoes for therapeutic or performance purposes in equine and other livestock applications.

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 8 subcodes exist in both systems.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A01L 11/00 Farriers' tools and appliances IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A01L 13/00 Pens for animals while being shod IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A01L 15/00 Apparatus or use of substances for the care of hoofs IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A01L 5/00 Horseshoes made of elastic materials IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A01L 9/00 Shoes for other animals, e.g. oxen IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 6,725
  2. JOHN DEERE US 6,555
  3. MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY US 6,280
  4. DOW AGROSCIENCES US 5,260
  5. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,106
  6. PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL US 4,609
  7. KUBOTA CORPORATION 4,458
  8. SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS CH 4,341
  9. BAYER CROPSCIENCE DE 4,305
  10. CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA US 4,024

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JOHN DEERE US 6,949
  2. MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY US 6,297
  3. DOW AGROSCIENCES US 5,458
  4. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,296
  5. BAYER CROPSCIENCE DE 4,654
  6. PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL US 4,631
  7. SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS CH 4,410
  8. CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA US 4,128
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 3,805
  10. BAYER DE 3,607