WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12)

Introduced: September 1968

Description

A45B encompasses portable hand-held articles designed for personal use during travel or daily activities, including walking sticks (canes and staffs), umbrellas, and decorative fans. The classification covers the structural design, materials, mechanisms, and functional features of these articles, such as handles, shafts, canopy structures, hinges, and deployment systems. Inventions relating to improvements in comfort, durability, portability, or novel functionality of such articles fall within this scope. Related functional accessories and components integral to these devices are also included.

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS

CPC: WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS

CPC:

WALKING STICKS (walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06); UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS (cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12)

Additional Content IPC

Limiting references

Cane or umbrella stands or holders

Application references

Walking aids for blind persons

Of 15 combined children, 14 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 1 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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A45B 1/00 Sticks with supporting, hanging or carrying means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 11/00 Umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 13/00 Umbrellas made of paper IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 15/00 Umbrellas with detachable covers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 17/00 Tiltable umbrellas +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 19/00 Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas +6 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 21/00 Umbrellas convertible into walking sticks IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 2200/00 Details not otherwise provided for in A45B 2nd only +2 CPC CPC only CPC only
A45B 23/00 Other umbrellas +6 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 25/00 Details of umbrellas (sticks for umbrellas A45B1/00 - A45B9/00; illuminating devices for umbrellas A45B3/02; ) +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 27/00 Ladies' or like fans IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 3/00 Sticks combined with other objects IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 5/00 Walking sticks or umbrellas convertible into seats; Hunting sticks IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 7/00 Other sticks, e.g. of cranked shape +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45B 9/00 Details +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A45,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

L'OREAL FR 3,344
DYSON GB 1,184
AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION KR 858
SEB FR 807
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 518
P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 502
YONWOO COMPANY KR 500
LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE KR 499
ELC MANAGEMENT US 488
ALBEA SERVICES FR 482

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A45,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

L'OREAL FR 3,874
DYSON GB 1,223
AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION KR 877
SEB FR 842
P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 741
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 613
L'OREAL 555
ELC MANAGEMENT US 554
YONWOO COMPANY KR 535
ALBEA SERVICES FR 523