IPC Subclass
F41J TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- Class:
- WEAPONS
- Subclass:
- TARGETS; TARGET RANGES; BULLET CATCHERS
Description
F41J covers targets, target ranges, and bullet-catching systems used for firearms testing, military training, and shooting practice. This classification includes stationary and moving targets, target frames and supports, backstops, bullet traps, and range infrastructure designed to safely contain projectiles and facilitate marksmanship evaluation. It encompasses mechanical and electronic target systems but excludes weapons and ammunition themselves, which fall under other F41 subclasses, and does not cover general sports equipment used in non-weapons contexts.
Related Keywords
TARGETStargets or target ranges for WEAPON(S)
8 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- F41J 1/00 Targets; Target stands; Target holders
- F41J 11/00 Target ranges
- F41J 13/00 Bullet catchers
- F41J 2/00 Reflecting targets, e.g. radar-reflector targets; Active targets transmitting electromagnetic waves
- F41J 3/00 Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
- F41J 5/00 Target indicating systems; Target-hit or score detecting systems
- F41J 7/00 Movable targets which are stationary when fired at
- F41J 9/00 Moving targets, i.e. moving when fired at
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F41, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NEXTER SYSTEMS FR 509
- AGENCY FOR DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT KR 461
- RHEINMETALL WAFFE MUNITION DE 409
- BAE SYSTEMS GB 388
- CHONGQING JIANSHE INDUSTRY (GROUP) COMPANY 352
- AXON ENTERPRISE US 345
- LIG NEX1 COMPANY KR 323
- RAYTHEON COMPANY US 320
- KRAUSS-MAFFEI WEGMANN & COMPANY DE 263
- NANJING UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 228