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IPC Subclass
A46D

MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
BRUSHWARE
Subclass:
MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES

Description

A46D encompasses manufacturing processes and apparatus for producing brushes of all types. This classification covers machinery and methods for bristle insertion, tufting, setting, and assembly of brush heads, including automated and semi-automated production systems. It includes techniques for fastening bristles or filaments into brush stocks, securing handles to brush heads, and finishing operations specific to brush manufacture. Adjacent classifications (A46B covers brush types themselves, A46C covers brush materials) are distinguished from this class which focuses on the production technology rather than the finished brush or its raw materials.

Related Keywords

making BRUSH(ES)

6 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A46D 5/00 Devices for preparing quills for use as carriers for bristles
  • A46D 7/00 Pressing devices for making brooms composed of brushwood or the like
  • A46D 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

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