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A45D 24/00

Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor (high combs or dress combs A45D8/12; hair-drying combs A45D20/48 - A45D20/52; hair-trimming devices, using a razor blade, integral or combined with combs B26B21/00, e.g. B26B21/12)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor

CPC: Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor (high combs or dress combs A45D8/12; hair-drying combs A45D20/48 - A45D20/52; hair-trimming devices, using a razor blade, integral or combined with combs B26B21/00, e.g. B26B21/12)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor

CPC:

Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor (high combs or dress combs A45D8/12; hair-drying combs A45D20/48 - A45D20/52; hair-trimming devices, using a razor blade, integral or combined with combs B26B21/00, e.g. B26B21/12)

Of 12 combined children, 9 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 2 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A45D 2024/002 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • A45D 2024/005 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • A45D 24/007 CPC only CPC only
  • A45D 24/02 Single-piece combs IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45D 24/30 Combs specially adapted for removing dirt or grease (A45D24/32 takes precedence) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45D 24/32 Combs with suction appliance IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45D 24/36 Combs, stencils, or guides, specially adapted for hair trimming devices IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A45D 24/38 Comb supports 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