for flat curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat (A45D4/14, A45D4/16 take precedence)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: for flat curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat

CPC: for flat curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat (A45D4/14, A45D4/16 take precedence)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Separate devices designed for heating hair curlers or hair-wavers > for flat curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat

CPC:

Separate devices designed for heating hair curlers or hair-wavers (hair-drying devices without connection to hair curlers or hair-wavers A45D20/00) > for flat curling, e.g. with means for decreasing the heat (A45D4/14, A45D4/16 take precedence)

Of 3 combined children, 2 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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A45D 4/085 CPC only CPC only
A45D 4/10 heated by steam or hot air IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A45D 4/12 heated by electricity 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