DIFF Main Group
A43D 11/00 Machines for preliminary treatment or assembling of upper-parts, counters, or insoles on their lasts preparatory to the pulling-over or lasting operations; Applying or removing protective coverings
Introduced: September 1968
Of 9 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.
2 codes are CPC-only extensions.
3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- A43D 11/01 Machines for applying reinforcement or ornamental straps to the margins of uppers (to soles or insoles A43D43/06) since 1980 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A43D 11/04 Machines for seam-pressing or flattening shoe parts, quarters, or the like (on lasted shoes A43D55/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A43D 11/08 Machines for temporary lacing of shoe parts or for cutting-away the lacing strips after lasting +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A43D 11/10 Devices for holding the lacing portions in position during lasting IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A43D 11/12 Machines for forming the toe part or heel part of shoes, with or without use of heat IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A43D 11/14 Devices for treating shoe parts, e.g. stiffeners, with steam or liquid (for soled shoes A43D95/12) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 3,884
- NIKE INNOVATE US 3,037
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,179
- 耐克创新有限合伙公司 902
- NIKE INNOVATE 842
- ADIDAS DE 707
- ASICS CORPORATION JP 573
- ANTA (CHINA) COMPANY 417
- XTEP (CHINA) COMPANY 340
- PUMA SE DE 333
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class A43,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 4,108
- NIKE INNOVATE US 3,339
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,253
- 耐克创新有限合伙公司 969
- NIKE INNOVATE 910
- ADIDAS DE 768
- ASICS CORPORATION JP 591
- PUMA SE DE 344
- ADIDAS 323
- UNDER ARMOUR US 235