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DIFF Subgroup
A43B 21/36

characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means (combined with soles A43B13/28)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means

CPC: characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means (combined with soles A43B13/28)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts > characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means

CPC:

Heels; Top-pieces or top-lifts > characterised by their attachment; Securing devices for the attaching means (combined with soles A43B13/28)

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 11 subcodes exist in both systems.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A43B 21/37 by hook-shaped or bent attaching means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/38 by screws only IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/46 by bolts IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/50 by bayonet catches or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/51 with keyhole-shaped opening and pin IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/52 Interchangeable heel parts without special attachments IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43B 21/54 by adhesion or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NIKE US 3,884
  2. NIKE INNOVATE US 3,037
  3. NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,179
  4. 耐克创新有限合伙公司 902
  5. NIKE INNOVATE 842
  6. ADIDAS DE 707
  7. ASICS CORPORATION JP 573
  8. ANTA (CHINA) COMPANY 417
  9. XTEP (CHINA) COMPANY 340
  10. PUMA SE DE 333

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NIKE US 4,108
  2. NIKE INNOVATE US 3,339
  3. NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,253
  4. 耐克创新有限合伙公司 969
  5. NIKE INNOVATE 910
  6. ADIDAS DE 768
  7. ASICS CORPORATION JP 591
  8. PUMA SE DE 344
  9. ADIDAS 323
  10. UNDER ARMOUR US 235