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IPC Subgroup
A46B 3/1

into rings or the like

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Brushes characterised by the way in which the bristles are fixed or joined in or on the brush body or carrier > by clamping > into rings or the like

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
BRUSHWARE
Subclass:
BRUSHES

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A46B 3/12 specially adapted for paint-brushes
  • A46B 3/14 specially adapted for street-cleaning or rail-cleaning brooms

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A46, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY US 1,438
  2. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 724
  3. L'OREAL FR 626
  4. GILLETTE COMPANY US 420
  5. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 313
  6. DYSON GB 291
  7. LION CORPORATION JP 267
  8. BRAUN DE 259
  9. ZAHORANSKY DE 248
  10. LION CORPORATION 214