IPC Subgroup
E05B 65/466 with tensionable or flexible elements, e.g. cables, bands, chains or ropes
Introduced: January 2017
Full Title
Locks for special use > for drawers > for two or more drawers > Drawer interlock or anti-tilt mechanisms, i.e. when one drawer is open, at least one of the remaining drawers is locked > with tensionable or flexible elements, e.g. cables, bands, chains or ropes
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- Subclass:
- LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E05, 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