LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES

Classification Context

Section:: FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:: LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES

Description

Class E05 covers mechanical locking devices, key mechanisms, and hardware for securing doors and windows, as well as security containers. This includes padlocks, cylinder locks, mortise locks, latches, bolts, hinges, handles, and related fastening components for building access control. The class also encompasses safes, strong boxes, and other protective enclosures designed to prevent unauthorized entry or theft. Associated technologies such as key blanks, lock springs, and strike plates fall within this scope, though electronic locking systems are typically classified elsewhere.

Related Keywords

DOOR(S) fittings or operating mechanismsoperation or control of GATESTRAP(S) doorsWINDOW(S) fittings or operating mechanisms

5 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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E05B LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
E05C BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
E05D HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
E05F DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
E05G SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

KIEKERT DE 2,762
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
HAIER SMART HOME 936
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
GEZE DE 807