IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

A45D - Definition fr

Definition statement

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

Informative references

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