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.
3 direct subcodes
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B68, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- TACHI S COMPANY 144
- TOYOTA BOSHOKU CORPORATION 131
- L & P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY US 84
- TACHI S COMPANY JP 81
- TS TECH COMPANY 79
- YOSHIDA KOGYO JP 78
- YOSHIDA KOGYO 54
- SPUEHL CH 50
- CHANGSHU BEALEAD AUTOMATIC MACHINE COMPANY 50
- ZHEJIANG HUAJIAN INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT 49