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A45C 11/00

Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups

CPC: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups

CPC:

Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)

Additional Content IPC

Boxes, cases, etuis or the like specially adapted therefor for manicure or pedicure sets Receptacles for hair brushes or tooth brushes as travelling equipment Sewing kits

Of 21 combined children, 15 exist in both systems.

6 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A45C 11/001 CPC only CPC only
  • A45C 11/002 CPC only CPC only
  • A45C 11/003 CPC only CPC only
  • A45C 11/008 CPC only CPC only
  • A45C 11/02 Hat boxes IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/08 Cases for telescopes or binoculars IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/14 Pocket holders for postage stamps IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/16 Jewel boxes IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/20 Lunch or picnic boxes or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/22 Watertight containers for use while swimming IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/24 Etuis for purposes not covered by a single one of groups A45C11/02 - A45C11/22, A45C11/26, A45C11/32 - A45C11/38 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/26 Roll-up holders with pockets for separate articles IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/34 Pencil boxes; Pencil etuis or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/36 Cases for drawing or like instruments IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45C 11/38 Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

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

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

Top Applicants (CPC)

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

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