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IPC Subgroup
E05B 81/78

as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation

Introduced: January 2014

Full Title

Power-actuated vehicle locks > Electrical circuits > Monitoring or sensing, e.g. by using switches or sensors > Detection of handle operation; Detection of a user approaching a handle; Electrical switching actions performed by handles > as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation

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

  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