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E05B 17/00

Accessories in connection with locks

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:
LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
Subclass:
LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS

Additional Content

Locks with indicating or timing devices

9 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • E05B 17/02 Coupling devices for double doors, i.e. two doors one behind the other and hinged on the same side
  • E05B 17/04 Devices for coupling the turning cylinder of a single or double cylinder lock with the bolt-operating member
  • E05B 17/06 Templates for marking the position of apertures in fittings of wings
  • E05B 17/08 Lubricating devices
  • E05B 17/1 Illuminating devices on, or for, locks or keys
  • E05B 17/12 Devices for removing keys stuck in the lock
  • E05B 17/2 Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position
  • E05B 17/22 Means for operating or controlling lock or fastening device accessories, i.e. other than the fastening members, e.g. switches, indicators

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

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