A41G ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- WEARING APPAREL
- Subclass:
- ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS; WIGS; MASKS; FEATHERS
Description
A41G encompasses the manufacture and construction of non-living decorative and functional items worn on or attached to the human body, including artificial flowers and foliage, wigs and hairpieces, theatrical and protective masks, and feather products. These items cover applications ranging from fashion and theatrical accessories to costume pieces and protective equipment. The classification includes materials, assembly methods, and attachment mechanisms specific to these wearable articles, but excludes natural flowers, natural hair care products covered under personal grooming classes, and masks classified as medical devices or respiratory protection equipment in other sections.
Related Keywords
6 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A41G 1/00 Artificial flowers, fruit, leaves, or trees; Garlands
- A41G 11/00 Artificial feathers
- A41G 3/00 Wigs
- A41G 5/00 Hair pieces, inserts, rolls, pads, or the like; Toupées
- A41G 7/00 Masks or dominoes for concealing identity, e.g. for theatrical use
- A41G 9/00 Adornments of natural feathers; Working natural feathers
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