IPC Subgroup
A41D 31/04 characterised by special function or use
Introduced: January 2019
Full Title
Materials specially adapted for outerwear > characterised by special function or use
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- WEARING APPAREL
- Subclass:
- OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
11 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A41D 31/06 Thermally protective, e.g. insulating
- A41D 31/08 Heat resistant; Fire retardant
- A41D 31/1 Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
- A41D 31/12 Hygroscopic; Water retaining
- A41D 31/14 Air permeable, i.e. capable of being penetrated by gases
- A41D 31/18 Elastic
- A41D 31/24 Resistant to mechanical stress, e.g. pierce-proof
- A41D 31/26 Electrically protective, e.g. preventing static electricity or electric shock
- A41D 31/28 Shock absorbing
- A41D 31/3 Antimicrobial, e.g. antibacterial
- A41D 31/32 Retroreflective
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A41, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 840
- NIKE INNOVATE US 719
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 444
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 351
- HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 287
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 257
- JIANGXI INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY 248
- ZHEJIANG SCI TECH UNIVERSITY 235
- GUANGDONG COSMO-LADY INDUSTRIAL COMPANY 219
- GUNZE 218