A41C CORSETS; BRASSIERES
Introduced: September 1968
Description
A41C covers garments designed to shape, support, or control the torso, including corsets and brassieres. This classification encompasses foundation garments with structural elements such as boning, stays, panels, or reinforced fabrics used to provide body support and shaping. It includes both undergarments and outer corsetry, as well as the specialized fastening systems, closures, and construction techniques specific to these garments. Related apparel classifications (such as A41B for other outer garments) do not typically include these structured foundation pieces.
Additional Content IPC
Glossary
corset corsets (n) tight-fitting undergarments often reinforced by stays, worn to support and shape the waistline, hips, and breasts. girdle girdles (n) a woman's corset extending from waist to thigh stay stays (n) a flat strip of steel, plastic, etc., used especially for stiffening corsets, collars, etc. (in.pl.) hist. a corset esp. with whalebone etc. stiffening, and laced steel steels (n) a steel stiffener in a corset, etc.
Application references
Non-implantable mammary prostheses Orthopaedic corsets Nursing devices in the form of corsets or bandages for abdomen, teat, or breast support, with or without pads Bandages specially adapted for breast or abdomen Absorbent pads for external application to the body
IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 3 subcodes exist in both systems.
Child Classifications
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- A41C 5/00 Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres +1 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