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IPC Class
A42

HEADWEAR

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
HEADWEAR

Description

A42 encompasses all types of headwear including hats, caps, bonnets, helmets, and similar head coverings for protection, fashion, or functional purposes. This class covers the structure, fastening mechanisms, and materials of headwear articles, but excludes specialized protective equipment classified separately (such as crash helmets in A42C or medical/surgical headgear). The classification includes both traditional and innovative designs in hat and cap construction, linings, bands, visors, and decorative elements integrated into head coverings.

Related Keywords

HEAD(S) -wear

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 411
  2. BELL SPORTS US 256
  3. MIPS SE 221
  4. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 148
  5. GENTEX CORPORATION US 129
  6. KASK IT 122
  7. PFANNER SCHUTZBEKLEIDUNG AT 114
  8. GUANGDONG POWER GRID CORPORATION 107
  9. GU ZHENGHUI 88
  10. MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION US 82