A45F TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
Introduced: September 1968
Description
A45F encompasses portable containers and equipment designed to be carried on the body or transported during travel and camping activities. This includes backpacks, rucksacks, suitcases, sleeping bags, and frame-based carrying systems, as well as associated components such as straps, fasteners, and organizational features. The classification also covers portable shelters, camp furniture, and accessories intended for outdoor expeditions or temporary habitation. Adjacent classes handle specific subcategories: garment pockets (A41D), umbrellas (A45B), and walking sticks (A45C).
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT; SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
CPC: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT; SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
Additional Content IPC
Glossary
Knapsack A bag with shoulder straps, carried on the back
Limiting references
Lunch or picnic boxes Travelling rugs
IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 3 subcodes exist in both systems.
1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- A45F 3/00 Travelling or camp articles (travelling rugs A47G9/06); Sacks or packs carried on the body (convertible into other articles A45F4/00) +7 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A45F 4/00 Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into articles for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- A45F 5/00 Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping +14 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