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DIFF Subgroup
B25G 3/12

Locking and securing devices

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Locking or securing devices

CPC: Locking and securing devices

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Attaching handles to the implements > Socket, tang, or like fixings > Locking or securing devices

CPC:

Attaching handles to the implements > Socket, tang, or like fixings (B25G3/34 takes precedence) > Locking and securing devices

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 9 subcodes exist in both systems.

Child Classifications

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  • B25G 3/14 comprising barbs or teeth IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/16 comprising bayonet joints IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/18 comprising catches or pawls IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/24 comprising clamping or contracting means acting transversely on the handle or socket IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/26 comprising nails, screws, bolts, or pins traversing or entering the socket IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/28 comprising wedges, keys, or like expanding means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/30 comprising screwed sockets or tangs IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B25G 3/32 in association with, or including, tang, bolt, or other member passing axially through whole length of handle IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B25,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,635
  2. FANUC JP 3,353
  3. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,950
  4. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,397
  5. HILTI LI 2,243
  6. FANUC 2,234
  7. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,131
  8. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 1,940
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION 1,851
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,562

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B25,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. FANUC JP 3,700
  2. ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,293
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,871
  4. HILTI LI 2,424
  5. FANUC 2,406
  6. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 2,103
  7. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,854
  8. MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION US 1,825
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION JP 1,677
  10. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 1,513