IPC Subgroup
D05B 35/08 for ruching, gathering, casing, or filling lace, ribbons, or bindings; Pleating devices; Cuttlers; Gathering feet; Crimpers; Curlers; Rufflers
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Work-feeding or work-handling elements for sewing machines, not otherwise provided for > for ruching, gathering, casing, or filling lace, ribbons, or bindings; Pleating devices; Cuttlers; Gathering feet; Crimpers; Curlers; Rufflers
Classification Context
- Section:
- TEXTILES; PAPER
- Class:
- SEWING; EMBROIDERING; TUFTING
- Subclass:
- SEWING
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- JACK SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1,314
- JUKI CORPORATION 537
- ZHEJIANG MAQI SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 534
- GUANGDONG ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 526
- BROTHER INDUSTRIES 481
- BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 466
- ZHEJIANG ZOJE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 406
- GUILIN ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 402
- TIANJIN RICHPEACE COMPUTERIZED MACHINERY COMPANY 352
- JACK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 298