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A43C 7/00

Holding-devices for laces

Introduced: September 1968

Of 5 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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  • A43C 7/005 CPC only CPC only
  • A43C 7/02 Flaps; Pockets IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43C 7/04 Hinged devices IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43C 7/06 Elastic bands IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A43C 7/08 Clamps drawn tight by laces 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