A45D HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- Subclass:
- HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
Description
This subclass encompasses hand-held and stationary equipment used for personal grooming and cosmetic treatments, including hairdressing implements (scissors, combs, brushes, hair clippers), shaving apparatus (razors, shavers, stropping devices), and cosmetic application tools for manicuring, pedicuring, and facial treatments. The classification covers both manual and powered devices designed to modify, style, or maintain hair, skin, and nails, as well as accessories and storage solutions for such equipment. Related mechanical or electrical components that function as integral parts of these devices fall within this scope, while purely pharmaceutical or chemical cosmetic formulations are classified elsewhere under preparation-specific codes.
Additional Content
Removing hair using electrosurgical instruments Removing hair using electrosurgical instruments Preparations for care of the hair Preparations for removing hair or for aiding hair removal Devices for sharpening razor blades Scissors combined with auxiliary implements, e.g. manicure instruments Hair-trimming devices using a razor blade Devices for dispensing new razor blades
Related Keywords
20 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A45D 1/00 Curling-tongs, i.e. tongs for use when hot; Curling-irons, i.e. irons for use when hot; Accessories therefor
- A45D 19/00 Devices for washing the hair or the scalp; Similar devices for colouring the hair
- A45D 2/00 Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances
- A45D 20/00 Hair drying devices; Accessories therefor
- A45D 24/00 Hair combs for care of the hair; Accessories therefor
- A45D 26/00 Hair-singeing apparatus; Apparatus for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers
- A45D 27/00 Shaving accessories
- A45D 29/00 Manicuring or pedicuring implements
- A45D 31/00 Artificial nails
- A45D 33/00 Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling powdery toiletry or cosmetic substances
- A45D 34/00 Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
- A45D 37/00 Sachet pads specially adapted for liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances
- A45D 4/00 Separate devices designed for heating hair curlers or hair-wavers
- A45D 40/00 Casings or accessories specially adapted for storing or handling solid or pasty toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. shaving soaps or lipsticks
- A45D 42/00 Hand, pocket, or shaving mirrors
- A45D 44/00 Other cosmetic or toiletry articles, e.g. for hairdressers' rooms
- A45D 6/00 Details of, or accessories for, hair-curling or hair-waving devices
- A45D 7/00 Processes of waving, straightening or curling hair
- A45D 8/00 Hair-holding devices; Accessories therefor
- A45D 97/00 Hairdressing equipment or cosmetic treatment not provided for in other groups of this subclass
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A45, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- L'OREAL FR 3,344
- DYSON GB 1,184
- AMOREPACIFIC CORPORATION KR 858
- SEB FR 807
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 518
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 502
- YONWOO COMPANY KR 500
- LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE KR 499
- ELC MANAGEMENT US 488
- ALBEA SERVICES FR 482