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IPC Subclass
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

CHIGNONSartificial hair FRINGESartificial HAIR pieces, wigs or toupeesPERUKES

6 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A41G 3/00 Wigs
  • 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

  1. NIKE US 840
  2. NIKE INNOVATE US 719
  3. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 444
  4. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 351
  5. HUAZHONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 287
  6. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 257
  7. JIANGXI INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY 248
  8. ZHEJIANG SCI TECH UNIVERSITY 235
  9. GUANGDONG COSMO-LADY INDUSTRIAL COMPANY 219
  10. GUNZE 218