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IPC Subclass
B60S

SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
VEHICLES IN GENERAL
Subclass:
SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Description

B60S covers mechanical and auxiliary systems for vehicle maintenance, repair, support, and repositioning operations. This includes lifting devices (jacks, hoists), vehicle support structures (stands, props), cleaning apparatus (wipers, washers), and maneuvering aids (towing, traction devices) that are not integral to the vehicle's primary propulsion or control systems. The classification encompasses both equipment permanently mounted on vehicles and detachable tools designed specifically for servicing operations. Related technologies such as vehicle suspension, steering, and braking systems are classified elsewhere in B60.

Related Keywords

CLEANING vehiclesLIFTING of vehiclesSTEAM cleaning of vehiclescleaning of VEHICLESfittings for lifting or supporting of VEHICLESWASHING of vehiclescleaning vehicle WINDSCREENS

6 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B60S 11/00 Vehicle modifications for receiving separate lifting, supporting, or manoeuvring devices

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B60, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 28,052
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 27,773
  3. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 26,243
  4. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 20,110
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 19,033
  6. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 17,924
  7. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 14,214
  8. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 12,527
  9. AUDI DE 10,806
  10. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 10,336