IPC Subgroup
A61F 13/56 Supporting or fastening means
Introduced: January 1990
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads > Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators > Supporting or fastening means
Classification Context
- Section:
- HUMAN NECESSITIES
- Class:
- MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- Subclass:
- FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- A61F 13/58 Adhesive tab fastener elements
- A61F 13/62 Fabric strip fastener elements, e.g. hook and loop
- A61F 13/64 Straps, belts, ties or endless bands
- A61F 13/66 Garments, holders or supports not integral with absorbent pads