IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
A45D - Definition
This subclass covers:
Processes of waving, straightening or curling hair;
Hair-curling or hair-waving appliances, e.g. curling-tongs;
Devices for heating or accessories for hair curling appliances;
Hair holding devices;
Devices for washing or colouring the hair or scalp;
Hair drying devices or accessories therefor;
Devices for removing superfluous hair, e.g. tweezers;
Hair combs or accessories therefor;
Shaving accessories;
Manicuring or pedicuring implements;
Artificial nails;
Containers, casings or accessories for handling toilet or cosmetic substances;
Sachet pads for liquid substances;
Hand, pocket, or shaving mirrors;
Hairdressers’ equipment, e.g. protecting mantles, stands for performing hairdressing work, specially adapted furniture;
Other toilet or cosmetic equipment.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass does not cover:
Removing hair using electrosurgical instruments | A61B 18/04 |
Removing hair using electrosurgical instruments | A61B 18/18 |
Preparations for care of the hair | A61Q 5/00 |
Preparations for removing hair or for aiding hair removal | A61Q 9/00 |
Devices for sharpening razor blades | B24D 15/06 |
Scissors combined with auxiliary implements, e.g. manicure instruments | B26B 13/22 |
Hair-trimming devices using a razor blade | B26B 21/00 |
Devices for dispensing new razor blades | B65D 83/10 |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Receptacles in general, e.g. etuis for traveling | A45C 11/00 |
Hairdressers’ chairs | A47C 1/04 |
Handbags or purses with mirrors | A45C 15/04 |
Cabinets for shaving tackle | A47B 67/02 |
Mirrors as household equipment | A47G 1/02 |
Devices for collecting used scalpel blades | A61B 17/3217 |
Chiropodists’ instruments | A61B 17/54 |
Wigs, toupees or the like | A61G 3/00 |
Guards or sheaths for hand cutting tools | B26B 29/00 |
Sample tables or the like | G09F 5/00 |