A41B SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
Introduced: September 1968
Description
A41B covers garments worn directly on the upper body or as undergarments, including shirts, vests, and similar torso clothing, along with underwear for both sexes. This subclass also encompasses baby clothing and linens specifically designed for infants, as well as handkerchiefs and similar small fabric accessories. Inventions in this class typically relate to construction methods, fastening systems, material compositions, or functional design features that distinguish these garments from general apparel covered in broader A41 classifications.
Of 12 combined children, 9 exist in both systems.
3 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Note: 3 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.
5 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- A41B 11/00 Hosiery; Panti-hose (elastic stockings for curative purposes A61F13/08) +8 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A41B 13/00 Baby linen ( babies' napkins or holders therefor A61F13/15) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A41B 2300/00 Details of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass 2nd only +3 CPC CPC only CPC only
- A41B 2400/00 Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass 2nd only +11 CPC CPC only CPC only
- A41B 2500/00 Materials for shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass 2nd only +5 CPC CPC only CPC only
- A41B 7/00 Cuffs (A41B1/00, A41B3/00 take precedence; cuff links A44B5/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A41B 9/00 Undergarments (corsets A41C1/00; brassieres A41C3/00) +3 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class A41,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 840
- NIKE INNOVATE US 719
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 444
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 351
- HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 287
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 257
- JIANGXI INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY 248
- ZHEJIANG SCI TECH UNIVERSITY 235
- GUANGDONG COSMO-LADY INDUSTRIAL COMPANY 219
- GUNZE 218
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class A41,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 986
- NIKE INNOVATE US 935
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 660
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 294
- NIKE INNOVATE 268
- 耐克创新有限合伙公司 200
- ANSELL AU 191
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 191
- ADIDAS DE 174
- KANEKA CORPORATION JP 172