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IPC Subclass
B62J

CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:
CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS

Description

B62J covers cycle saddles, seats, and ancillary accessories specifically designed for bicycles, tricycles, and similar pedal-driven vehicles. This includes mounting structures, cushioning systems, and adjustable mechanisms for saddles and seats, as well as cycle-specific carriers, racks, baskets, and protective devices that do not fall under more specialized classifications. The subclass encompasses both the seating components themselves and add-on attachments that serve practical or protective functions for cycle operation and cargo transport.

Related Keywords

accessories for CYCLE(S)attaching UMBRELLA(S) to cycles

25 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B62J 19/00 Parking covers for cycles
  • B62J 21/00 Dress protectors, e.g. clips attached to the cycle
  • B62J 23/00 Other protectors specially adapted for cycles
  • B62J 29/00 Adaptations or arrangements of mirrors for use on cycles
  • B62J 31/00 Installations of lubricating devices
  • B62J 33/00 Arrangements for warming riders specially adapted for cycles
  • B62J 35/00 Fuel tanks specially adapted for motorcycles or engine-assisted cycles; Arrangements thereof
  • B62J 37/00 Arrangements of fuel supply lines, taps, or the like, on motorcycles or engine-assisted cycles
  • B62J 41/00 Arrangements of radiators, coolant hoses or pipes on cycles

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 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