IPC Subgroup
A61B 5/321 Accessories or supplementary instruments therefor, e.g. cord hangers
Introduced: January 2021
Full Title
Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons > Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof > Modalities, i.e. specific diagnostic methods > Heart-related electrical modalities, e.g. electrocardiography [ECG] > Accessories or supplementary instruments therefor, e.g. cord hangers
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
2 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61B 5/322 Physical templates or devices for measuring ECG waveforms, e.g. electrocardiograph rulers or calipers
- A61B 5/324 Means for providing electrolytes, e.g. syringes
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
- NOVARTIS CH 14,253
- COVIDIEN US 13,953
- ROCHE CH 12,005
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
- HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
- L'OREAL FR 11,593
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
- OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594