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A63J

DEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKE; CONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKE

Introduced: September 1968

Description

A63J covers mechanical and structural devices designed for theatrical productions, circus performances, and entertainment venues, as well as apparatus for magic tricks and illusions. This includes stage machinery, rigging systems, pyrotechnic or lighting devices for theatrical effects, trap doors, flying apparatus, and conjuring props or mechanisms. The classification encompasses both the technical equipment integral to performance spaces and portable apparatus used by performers to create illusory effects. Related but distinct theatrical technologies such as general stage construction or permanent building infrastructure are classified elsewhere.

Additional Content IPC

Conjuring The art or skill of performing tricks or illusions for entertainment.

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 13 subcodes exist in both systems.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • A63J 11/00 Labyrinths IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 13/00 Panoramas, dioramas, stereoramas, or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 15/00 Peep-shows, e.g. raree-shows; Kaleidoscopic or other opalescence exhibitions IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 17/00 Apparatus for performing colour-music IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 21/00 Conjuring appliances; Auxiliary apparatus for conjurers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 25/00 Equipment specially adapted for cinemas (cinematographic projection means G03B) since 2009 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 3/00 Equipment for, or arrangement of, circuses or arenas IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 9/00 Centrifugal tracks, loop-the-loops or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • A63J 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass since 2009 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