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IPC Subclass
B25G

HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS; WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT; MANIPULATORS
Subclass:
HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS

Description

Covers the design, construction, and attachment mechanisms of handles used on hand tools and implements. Encompasses grip designs, materials, ergonomic features, fastening systems, and structural configurations that connect handles to tool heads (such as axes, hammers, shovels, and similar implements). Includes innovations in handle shape, surface texture, shock absorption, and removable or adjustable handle arrangements intended to improve user control and comfort during manual tool operation.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass B25G recorded 10,506 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 858 in 2013 to 664 in 2023 (-23%), peaking at 1,199 applications in 2016. The most active applicants in class B25 are SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) (4,635 applications), FANUC (3,353 applications) and ROBERT BOSCH (2,950 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

In class comparison

B25G ranks 7th of 7 subclasses with filings in B25, with 10,506 applications between 2013 and 2023, 1.4% of the class. Annual filings declined 23% from 2013 to 2023, below the class as a whole (+246%).

Subclasses of class B25 by patent applications, 2013–2023
RankSubclassTitleApplicationsShare
1B25J, Manipulators; Chambers Provided With Manipulation DevicesManipulators; Chambers Provided With Manipulation Devices288,13838.9%
2B25B, Tools or Bench Devices Not Otherwise Provided For, for Fastening, Connecting, Disengaging, or HoldingTools or Bench Devices Not Otherwise Provided For, for Fastening, Connecting, Disengaging, or Holding276,84137.4%
3B25H, Workshop Equipment, e.g. for Marking-Out Work; Storage Means for WorkshopsWorkshop Equipment, e.g. for Marking-Out Work; Storage Means for Workshops111,87115.1%
4B25F, Combination or Multi-Purpose Tools Not Otherwise Provided for; Details or Components of Portable Power-Driven Tools Not Particularly Related to the Operations Performed and Not Otherwise Provided forCombination or Multi-Purpose Tools Not Otherwise Provided for; Details or Components of Portable Power-Driven Tools Not Particularly Related to the Operations Performed and Not Otherwise Provided for29,1973.9%
5B25D, Percussive ToolsPercussive Tools12,5301.7%
6B25C, Hand-Held Nailing or Stapling Tools; Manually-Operated Portable Stapling ToolsHand-Held Nailing or Stapling Tools; Manually-Operated Portable Stapling Tools11,4471.5%
7B25GHandles for Hand Implements10,5061.4%

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

Related Keywords

handles for BRUSH(ES)handles for MOPSfor hand-tool handlesSTOCK(S) or handles for implementsTANGS for attaching handles

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B25, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,635
  2. FANUC JP 3,353
  3. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,950
  4. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,397
  5. HILTI LI 2,243
  6. FANUC 2,234
  7. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,131
  8. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 1,940
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION 1,851
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,562