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IPC Subclass
B68C

SADDLES; STIRRUPS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
SADDLERY; UPHOLSTERY
Subclass:
SADDLES; STIRRUPS

Description

B68C covers the design, construction, and manufacture of saddles and stirrups used in equestrian applications. This includes saddle structures (tree, panels, seat surfaces), attachment systems, and materials, as well as stirrup designs for mounting and foot support. The classification encompasses both traditional and specialized saddle types (English, Western, pack saddles) and their component parts, excluding related items such as bridles, bits, and general equine harnesses which fall under adjacent classifications.

Filing statistics

IPC subclass B68C recorded 1,100 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings declined from 97 in 2013 to 65 in 2023 (-33%), peaking at 137 applications in 2017. The most active applicants in class B68 are TACHI S COMPANY (144 applications), TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION (131 applications) and L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY (84 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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Child Classifications

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  • B68C 5/00 Covers for animals when working, e.g. for protection

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B68, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. TACHI S COMPANY 144
  2. TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION 131
  3. L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY US 84
  4. TACHI S COMPANY JP 81
  5. TS TECH COMPANY 79
  6. YOSHIDA KOGYO JP 78
  7. YOSHIDA KOGYO 54
  8. SPUEHL CH 50
  9. CHANGSHU BEALEAD AUTOMATIC MACHINE COMPANY 50
  10. ZHEJIANG HUAJIAN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT 49