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IPC Subclass
B62L

BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
Subclass:
BRAKES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES

Description

Braking systems and brake components designed specifically for bicycles and similar pedal-driven cycles. This subclass encompasses mechanical brake mechanisms such as rim brakes, disc brakes, drum brakes, and coaster brakes, as well as associated control elements like brake levers and cable systems. It covers both the structural design of brake assemblies and their integration with cycle frames and wheels, excluding general brake principles covered in B62M (motorized cycles) or broader vehicular brake technologies in B60T.

Related Keywords

brakes for BICYCLESBRAKE(S) arrangements and control systems for cyclesbrake arrangements or control systems for CYCLE(S)

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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