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B62

LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS

Description

Class B62 encompasses land vehicles designed to operate on surfaces other than rails, including automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, and trucks. It covers the mechanical design, structural components, propulsion systems, steering mechanisms, braking systems, and suspension technologies integral to these vehicles. The class extends to specialized land vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles, trailers, and amphibious craft when their primary function is terrestrial travel. Adjacent classes address rail-bound vehicles (B61), aerospace vehicles (B64), and water vessels (B63), which fall outside this classification's scope.

Filing statistics

IPC B62 recorded 665,680 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023, summed across its 8 subclasses. Annual filings grew from 38,708 in 2013 to 67,123 in 2023 (+73%), peaking at 77,164 applications in 2020. The most active applicants in class B62 are HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,614 applications), HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,534 applications) and TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (5,128 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

In class comparison

B62 comprises 8 subclasses with filings; the largest is B62D with 45.9% of the class's 665,680 applications between 2013 and 2023.

Subclasses of class B62 by patent applications, 2013–2023
RankSubclassTitleApplicationsShare
1B62D, Motor Vehicles; TrailersMotor Vehicles; Trailers305,42245.9%
2B62B, Hand-Propelled Vehicles, e.g. Hand Carts or Perambulators; SledgesHand-Propelled Vehicles, e.g. Hand Carts or Perambulators; Sledges130,97719.7%
3B62J, Cycle Saddles or Seats; Auxiliary Devices or Accessories Specially Adapted to Cycles and Not Otherwise Provided For, e.g. Article Carriers or Cycle ProtectorsCycle Saddles or Seats; Auxiliary Devices or Accessories Specially Adapted to Cycles and Not Otherwise Provided For, e.g. Article Carriers or Cycle Protectors77,13211.6%
4B62K, Cycles; Cycle Frames; Cycle Steering Devices; Rider-Operated Terminal Controls Specially Adapted for Cycles; Cycle Axle Suspensions; Cycle Sidecars, Forecars, or the LikeCycles; Cycle Frames; Cycle Steering Devices; Rider-Operated Terminal Controls Specially Adapted for Cycles; Cycle Axle Suspensions; Cycle Sidecars, Forecars, or the Like75,52211.3%
5B62M, Rider Propulsion of Wheeled Vehicles or Sledges; Powered Propulsion of Sledges or Cycles; Transmissions Specially Adapted for Such VehiclesRider Propulsion of Wheeled Vehicles or Sledges; Powered Propulsion of Sledges or Cycles; Transmissions Specially Adapted for Such Vehicles45,3816.8%
6B62H, Cycle Stands; Supports or Holders for Parking or Storing Cycles; Appliances Preventing or Indicating Unauthorised Use or Theft of Cycles; Locks Integral With Cycles; Devices for Learning to Ride CyclesCycle Stands; Supports or Holders for Parking or Storing Cycles; Appliances Preventing or Indicating Unauthorised Use or Theft of Cycles; Locks Integral With Cycles; Devices for Learning to Ride Cycles19,5442.9%
7B62L, Brakes Specially Adapted for CyclesBrakes Specially Adapted for Cycles11,5671.7%
8B62C, Vehicles Drawn by AnimalsVehicles Drawn by Animals1350.0%

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,614
  2. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 5,534
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 5,128
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,603
  5. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,110
  6. SHIMANO JP 4,017
  7. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,365
  8. BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,336
  9. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,971
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 2,936