DIFF Main Group
A45D 19/00 Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
Introduced: September 1968
Of 9 combined children, 6 exist in both systems.
3 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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- A45D 19/02 Hand-actuated implements, e.g. hand-actuated spray heads +4 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A45D 19/14 Closed washing devices, e.g. washing caps (A45D19/18 takes precedence) 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