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E05B 3/00

Fastening handles to lock or latch parts

Introduced: September 1968

Of 7 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 1 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • E05B 2003/006 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • E05B 3/003 CPC only CPC only
  • E05B 3/02 Fastening handles to the spindle by pinning or riveting IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05B 3/04 Fastening the handle shank to the spindle by screws, springs or snap bolts IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05B 3/08 Fastening the spindle to the follower IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05B 3/10 by a bipartite or cleft spindle in the follower or in the handle shank IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KIEKERT DE 2,762
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
  3. JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
  4. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 936
  6. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
  7. HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
  8. LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
  9. TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
  10. GEZE DE 807

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KIEKERT DE 2,802
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,609
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 1,467
  4. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,465
  5. JULIUS BLUM AT 1,240
  6. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 1,164
  7. HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 1,005
  8. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 928
  9. GEZE DE 809
  10. SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY US 790