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A63C 9/00

Ski bindings

Introduced: September 1968

Of 19 combined children, 12 exist in both systems.

7 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A63C 2009/008 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/001 CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/002 CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/003 CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/006 CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/007 CPC only CPC only
  • A63C 9/02 Non-self-releasing bindings with swivel sole-plate or swivel parts, i.e. Ellefsen-type IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/04 Non-self-releasing long strap bindings IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/10 Non-self-releasing toe jaw-irons; Non-self-releasing binding hooks made of one piece IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/12 Non-self-releasing elastic heel-straps IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/14 Non-self-releasing bindings without heel-straps, but with both guiding cheeks and toe-straps IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/16 Non-self-releasing bindings without straps, but with guiding cheeks IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/18 Non-self-releasing bindings without heel-straps, but with a clamping device arranged at the front end of, or behind, the binding IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/20 Non-self-releasing bindings with special sole edge holders instead of toe-straps IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63C 9/22 Arrangements for adjusting the toe-clamps IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A63,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SANKYO 23,899
  2. SANYO PRODUCT COMPANY 23,718
  3. DAIICHI SHOKAI COMPANY 13,338
  4. KYORAKU SANGYO 10,447
  5. UNIVERSAL ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION 9,545
  6. SANEI R & D COMPANY 9,135
  7. SAMMY CORPORATION 7,126
  8. NEWGIN CORPORATION 5,651
  9. NETEASE 4,877
  10. HEIWA CORPORATION 3,938

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A63,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NETEASE 4,324
  2. TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY 3,255
  3. SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT JP 2,643
  4. TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY CN 2,353
  5. UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS US 2,005
  6. KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION US 1,883
  7. ACUSHNET COMPANY US 1,495
  8. MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING US 1,272
  9. NINTENDO COMPANY JP 1,260
  10. SONY CORPORATION JP 1,169