IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
A61Q - Definition
This subclass covers:
The use of cosmetics or similar toilet preparations.
Relationship between large subject matter areas
For a cosmetic or similar toilet preparation to be appropriate for this subclass, it must also be appropriate for one of the following: main group A61K 8/00 , subclasses C07CC07D, C07FC07G, C07HC07J, C07KC11D and C12N or classes C01 and C08.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass does not cover:
Deodorisation of air | A61L 9/00 |
Drugs for dermatological disorders | A61P 17/02-A61P 17/16 |
Essential oils or perfumes per se | C11B 9/00 |
Special rules of classification
In this subclass, all uses of cosmetics or similar toilet preparations stated in the claims or significantly disclosed as examples in the disclosure are classified in all appropriate places.
The classification symbols of this subclass are not listed first when assigned to patent documents.
In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Cosmetics or similar toilet preparations | include compositions or preparations for the skin, hair, nails, teeth or oral cavity which are used to clean them, change their appearance, correct body odours, and protect or keep them in good condition. |