A43C FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS FOR FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- FOOTWEAR
- Subclass:
- FASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS FOR FOOTWEAR; LACES IN GENERAL
Description
A43C covers mechanical and structural devices that secure footwear to the foot or join footwear components together. This includes lacing systems (eyelets, hooks, and lace materials), buckles, straps, clasps, and adhesive fastening methods applied to shoes, boots, and similar articles. The classification encompasses both traditional lace-based closure mechanisms and alternative fastening technologies designed to achieve secure, adjustable fit in footwear. It excludes the general construction and shaping of shoe uppers and soles, which fall under broader footwear design classes.
Related Keywords
10 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A43C 1/00 Shoe lacing fastenings
- A43C 11/00 Other fastenings specially adapted for shoes
- A43C 13/00 Wear-resisting attachments
- A43C 15/00 Non-skid devices or attachments
- A43C 17/00 Spurs
- A43C 19/00 Attachments for footwear, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
- A43C 3/00 Hooks for laces; Guards for hooks
- A43C 5/00 Eyelets
- A43C 7/00 Holding-devices for laces
- A43C 9/00 Laces; Laces in general for garments made of textiles, leather, or plastics
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A43, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NIKE US 3,884
- NIKE INNOVATE US 3,037
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 1,179
- 耐克创新有限合伙公司 902
- NIKE INNOVATE 842
- ADIDAS DE 707
- ASICS CORPORATION JP 573
- ANTA (CHINA) COMPANY 417
- XTEP (CHINA) COMPANY 340
- PUMA SE DE 333