Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge (absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, A61F13/15; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00); Colostomy devices

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices

CPC: Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge (absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, A61F13/15; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00); Colostomy devices

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices > Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Colostomy devices

CPC:

Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices (bandages, dressings or absorbent pads A61F13/00) > Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge (absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, A61F13/15; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00); Colostomy devices

Additional Content IPC

Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels Drainage appliances for wounds

Of 9 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

4 codes are CPC-only extensions.

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

4 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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A61F 2005/4402 2nd only CPC only CPC only
A61F 2005/4415 2nd only CPC only CPC only
A61F 5/4401 CPC only CPC only
A61F 5/4404 +3 CPC CPC only CPC only
A61F 5/441 having deodorant means, e.g. filters since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61F 5/442 having irrigation ports or means (irrigators A61M3/02) since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61F 5/443 having hydrocolloid type seals, e.g. gels, starches, karaya gums since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61F 5/445 Colostomy, devices (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence) since 1985 +4 CPC −1 IPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61F 5/451 Genital receptacles (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence ) since 1985 −2 IPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
NOVARTIS CH 14,253
COVIDIEN US 13,953
ROCHE CH 12,005
CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
L'OREAL FR 11,593
P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
NOVARTIS CH 15,792
ROCHE CH 14,303
COVIDIEN US 13,862
HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
L'OREAL FR 11,800
OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513