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IPC Subclass
A47H

FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
Subclass:
FURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS

Description

A47H covers furnishings and fixtures designed for windows and doors, including curtain rods, poles, rails, and their mounting hardware; curtain hooks, rings, and suspension systems; blinds mechanisms and control devices; and door-related hardware such as door closers, hinges, and threshold treatments. The classification encompasses both the structural components and functional accessories that enable the operation, hanging, and aesthetic presentation of window and door coverings. This excludes the coverings themselves (fabrics, slats) which fall under textile or material-specific classifications, and focuses instead on the support structures and mechanical elements.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass A47H recorded 15,449 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 1,002 in 2013 to 1,387 in 2023 (+38%), peaking at 1,958 applications in 2020. The most active applicants in class A47 are ZHEJIANG SUPOR (13,571 applications), MIDEA (10,855 applications) and JOYOUNG COMPANY (10,106 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

In class comparison

A47H ranks 9th of 9 subclasses with filings in A47, with 15,449 applications between 2013 and 2023, 1.1% of the class. Annual filings grew 38% from 2013 to 2023, below the class as a whole (+47%).

Subclasses of class A47 by patent applications, 2013–2023
RankSubclassTitleApplicationsShare
1A47J, Kitchen Equipment; Coffee Mills; Spice Mills; Apparatus for Making BeveragesKitchen Equipment; Coffee Mills; Spice Mills; Apparatus for Making Beverages324,66423.2%
2A47B, Tables; Desks; Office Furniture; Cabinets; Drawers; General Details of FurnitureTables; Desks; Office Furniture; Cabinets; Drawers; General Details of Furniture284,84720.3%
3A47L, Domestic Washing or Cleaning; Suction Cleaners in GeneralDomestic Washing or Cleaning; Suction Cleaners in General203,62514.5%
4A47G, Household or Table EquipmentHousehold or Table Equipment192,47013.7%
5A47C, Chairs; Sofas; BedsChairs; Sofas; Beds166,49511.9%
6A47K, Sanitary Equipment; Accessories Therefor, e.g. Toilet AccessoriesSanitary Equipment; Accessories Therefor, e.g. Toilet Accessories109,1027.8%
7A47F, Special Furniture, Fittings, or Accessories for Shops, Storehouses, Bars, Restaurants, or the Like; Paying CountersSpecial Furniture, Fittings, or Accessories for Shops, Storehouses, Bars, Restaurants, or the Like; Paying Counters77,2685.5%
8A47D, Furniture Specially Adapted for ChildrenFurniture Specially Adapted for Children27,3572.0%
9A47HFurnishings for Windows or Doors15,4491.1%

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

Related Keywords

DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanismsDOOR(S) furnishings not concerned with the functioning of the doorFURNISHING for windows or doorsWINDOW(S) furnishings not concerned with the functioning of the WINDOW(S)

13 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A47H 19/00 Rosettes for holding curtains; Festoon holders
  • A47H 21/00 Curtain shields
  • A47H 27/00 Boxes, shelves, holders or similar supports for holding flowers
  • A47H 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A47, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. ZHEJIANG SUPOR 13,571
  2. MIDEA 10,855
  3. JOYOUNG COMPANY 10,106
  4. FOSHAN SHUNDE MIDEA ELECTRICAL HEATING APPLIANCES MANUFACTURING COMPANY 9,846
  5. LG ELECTRONICS KR 7,657
  6. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 4,805
  7. GUANGDONG MIDEA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE COMPANY 4,508
  8. NINGBO FOTILE KITCHENWARE COMPANY 4,300
  9. HAIER SMART HOME 3,964
  10. BSH (BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE) DE 3,910