SHOEING OF ANIMALS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:: HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:: AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
Subclass:: SHOEING OF ANIMALS

Description

A01L covers techniques and apparatus for affixing protective coverings or shoes to animal hooves and feet. This includes horseshoes, methods of application, fastening devices, and related tools used in farrier work and veterinary hoof care. The classification encompasses both traditional metal horseshoes and alternative materials, as well as specialized shoes for therapeutic or performance purposes in equine and other livestock applications.

Related Keywords

FARRIERYcare of HOOFSHORSE(S) shoeshorse SHOE(S)

8 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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A01L 1/00 Shoes for horses or other solipeds fastened with nails
A01L 11/00 Farriers' tools or appliances
A01L 13/00 Pens for animals while being shod
A01L 15/00 Apparatus or use of substances for the care of hoofs
A01L 3/00 Horseshoes fastened by means other than nails, with or without additional fastening by nailing
A01L 5/00 Horseshoes made of elastic materials
A01L 7/00 Accessories for shoeing animals
A01L 9/00 Shoes for other animals, e.g. oxen

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A01, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 6,725
JOHN DEERE US 6,555
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY US 6,280
DOW AGROSCIENCES US 5,260
BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,106
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL US 4,609
KUBOTA CORPORATION 4,458
SYNGENTA PARTICIPATIONS CH 4,341
BAYER CROPSCIENCE DE 4,305
CNH INDUSTRIAL AMERICA US 4,024