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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.

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