AHUMAN NECESSITIES A01AGRICULTURE A01AGRICULTUREFORESTRYANIMAL HUSBANDRYHUNTINGTRAPPINGFISHING A01BSOIL WORKING IN AGRICULTURE OR FORESTRYPARTS, DETAILS, OR ACCESSORIES OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINES OR IMPLEMENTS, IN GENERAL making or covering furrows or holes for sowing, planting, or manuring A01C5/00; soil working for engineering purposes E01, E02, E21; measuring areas for agricultural purposes G01BThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A01B69/04 covered by A01B69/008A01B69/06 covered by A01B69/005A01B69/08 covered by A01B69/006
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01CPLANTINGSOWINGFERTILISING parts, details or accessories of agricultural machines or implements, in general A01B51/00 - A01B75/00 A01DHARVESTINGMOWING This subclass covers the shredding or pulverising of stubble, e.g. for the purpose of producing mulch, but does not cover other mechanical destruction of unwanted vegetation, which is covered by group A01M21/02 In this subclass, in groups A01D34/00, A01D42/00, A01D43/00, A01D57/00, A01D67/00, A01D69/00 and A01D75/00, it is desirable to add the indexing code of group A01D2101/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01FPROCESSING OF HARVESTED PRODUCEHAY OR STRAW PRESSESDEVICES FOR STORING AGRICULTURAL OR HORTICULTURAL PRODUCE devices for topping or skinning onions or flower bulbs A23N15/08In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01GHORTICULTURECULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEEDFORESTRYWATERING picking of fruits, vegetables, hops or the like A01D46/00; propagating unicellular algae C12N1/12The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A01G33/02 covered by A01G33/00
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01HNEW PLANTS OR NON-TRANSGENIC PROCESSES FOR OBTAINING THEMPLANT REPRODUCTION BY TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES This subclass covers all aspects related to new plants, including disease resistance, cold resistance and growth speed. In this subclass, angiosperms, i.e. flowering plants, are classified in group A01H6/00 according to their botanic taxonomy and in group A01H5/00 according to their plant parts, where disclosed.
 A01JMANUFACTURE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS for chemical matters, see subclass A23CIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01KANIMAL HUSBANDRYCARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTSFISHINGREARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FORNEW BREEDS OF ANIMALSThis subclass covers: equipment for the care, culture or rearing of all animals, or for obtaining their products, unless provided for elsewhere,e.g. milking A01J, shoeing animals A01L, veterinary devices A61D, culture of animal cells C12M, C12N;methods of breeding animals or new animal breeds.In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01LSHOEING OF ANIMALS A01MCATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - A01K99/00; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01NAPPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS in this subclass, terms "killing" and "destruction" cover "non-chemical sterilisation" of invertebratesIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A01NPRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTS THEREOF preservation of food or foodstuff A23BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES OR AS HERBICIDES preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes which kill or prevent the growth or proliferation of unwanted organisms A61KPEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTSPLANT GROWTH REGULATORSThis subclass covers: compositions, physical forms, methods of application of specific materials or the use of single compounds or compositions chemosterilants for the sexual sterilisation of invertebrates, e.g. insects, whereas sex sterilants for other purposes are covered by A61K. This subclass does not cover materials which affect the growth of a plant solely by supplying nutrients, i.e. plant food, ordinarily required for growth or materials which are used to prevent or cure mineral deficiencies in plants, e.g. addition of iron chelates to cure iron chlorosis, which materials are covered by class C05.In this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated: "plant growth regulators" are those materials which alter the plant through a chemical modification of the plant metabolism, such as auxins.Biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant or plant growth regulatory activity of compounds or preparations is further classified in subclass A01P.In this subclass, combination sets [C-Sets] are used. The detailed information about the C-Sets construction and the associated syntax rules are found in the Definitions.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A01N43/824 covered by A01N43/82A01N43/828 covered by A01N43/82A01N43/832 covered by A01N43/82A01N43/836 covered by A01N43/82A01N53/02 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/04 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/06 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/08 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/10 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/12 covered by A01N53/00A01N53/14 covered by A01N53/00A01N55/10 covered by A01N55/00
 A01PBIOCIDAL, PEST REPELLANT, PEST ATTRACTANT OR PLANT GROWTH REGULATORY ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR PREPARATIONSThis subclass covers biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant or plant growth regulatory activity of chemical compounds or preparations already classified as such in subclasses A01N or C12N, or in classes C01, C07 or C08.Attention is drawn to the notes following the title of subclass A01N, which are also applicable to this subclass.In this subclass, activity is classified in all appropriate places.Attention is drawn to cases where the subject of the invention concerns only biocidal, pest repellant, pest attractant or plant growth regulatory activity of chemical compounds or preparations, and the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition of this subject of the invention is known. In such cases, classification is made in both subclass A01N and subclass A01P as invention information. In addition, if the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition or any individual ingredient of a mixture or composition is considered to represent information of interest for search, it may also be classified as additional information.The classification symbols of this subclass are not listed first when assigned to patent documents. A21FOODSTUFFSTOBACCO A21BAKINGEDIBLE DOUGHS A21BBAKERS' OVENSMACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR BAKING domestic baking equipment A47J37/00; combustion apparatus F23; domestic stoves or ranges being wholly or partly ovens F24B, F24CIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A21CMACHINES OR EQUIPMENT FOR MAKING OR PROCESSING DOUGHSHANDLING BAKED ARTICLES MADE FROM DOUGHIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A21DTREATMENT, e.g. PRESERVATION, OF FLOUR OR DOUGH, e.g. BY ADDITION OF MATERIALSBAKINGBAKERY PRODUCTSPRESERVATION THEREOF A22BUTCHERINGMEAT TREATMENTPROCESSING POULTRY OR FISH A22BSLAUGHTERINGIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A22CPROCESSING MEAT, POULTRY, OR FISH preserving A23B; obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffs A23J1/00; fish, meat or poultry preparations A23L; disintegrating, e.g. chopping meat, B02C18/00; preparation of proteins C07K1/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFSTREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSESAttention is drawn to the following places: C08B Polysaccharides, derivatives thereof C11 Animal or vegetable oils, fats, fatty substances or waxes C12 Biochemistry, beer, spirits, wine, vinegar C13 Sugar industry
A23BPRESERVING, e.g. BY CANNING, MEAT, FISH, EGGS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, EDIBLE SEEDSCHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLESTHE PRESERVED, RIPENED, OR CANNED PRODUCTSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23CDAIRY PRODUCTS, e.g. MILK, BUTTER OR CHEESEMILK OR CHEESE SUBSTITUTESMAKING THEREOF obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffs A23J1/00 This subclass covers: the chemical aspects of making dairy productsthe apparatus used for performing techniques provided for therein, e.g. for concentration, evaporation, drying, preservation, or sterilisation, unless such apparatus is specifically provided for in another subclass, e.g. A01J for treatment of milk or cream for manufacture of butter or cheese. A23DEDIBLE OILS OR FATS, e.g. MARGARINES, SHORTENINGS, COOKING OILS animal feeding-stuffs A23K10/00-A23K20/30, A23K30/00-A23K50/90; foods or foodstuffs containing edible oils or fats A21D, A23C, A23G, A23L; obtaining, refining, preserving C11B, C11C; hydrogenation C11C3/12In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23FCOFFEETEATHEIR SUBSTITUTESMANUFACTURE, PREPARATION, OR INFUSION THEREOFIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23GCOCOACOCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATESUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTSCONFECTIONERYCHEWING GUMICE-CREAMPREPARATION THEREOF In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "ice-cream" includes any edible frozen or congealed semi-liquid or pasty substance, e.g. slush iceIn this subclass, subject matter which cannot be completely classified in a single one of the main groups should be classified in each relevant main group A23JPROTEIN COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFSWORKING-UP PROTEINS FOR FOODSTUFFSPHOSPHATIDE COMPOSITIONS FOR FOODSTUFFSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23KFODDER A23LFOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES A21D OR A23B-A23JTHEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OF NUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT shaping or working, not fully covered by this subclass, A23PPRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERALIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23NMACHINES OR APPARATUS FOR TREATING HARVESTED FRUIT, VEGETABLES OR FLOWER BULBS IN BULK, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FORPEELING VEGETABLES OR FRUIT IN BULKAPPARATUS FOR PREPARING ANIMAL FEEDING- STUFFS machines for cutting straw or fodder A01F29/00; disintegrating, e.g. shredding, B02C; severing, e.g. cutting, splitting, slicing B26B, B26DIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23PSHAPING OR WORKING OF FOODSTUFFS, NOT FULLY COVERED BY A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASSAttention is drawn to subclasses A01J, A21C, A22C, A47J, B02C, in addition to other subclasses of A23, in connection with the shaping or working of foodstuffsIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A23VINDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGESThis subclass constitutes an internal scheme for indexing only. A23YINDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO LACTIC OR PROPIONIC ACID BACTERIA USED IN FOODSTUFFS OR FOOD PREPARATION
This subclass constitutes an internal scheme for indexing only. The indexing codes of A23Y are used when classifying technical subjects in the food-related subclasses A23B-A23L. A24TOBACCOCIGARSCIGARETTESSIMULATED SMOKING DEVICESSMOKERS' REQUISITESIn this class, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated: " simulated smoking devices" means devices simulating the act of smoking without burning tobacco, e.g. so called electronic cigarettes;"cigarette" means:a small tube of wrapper containing tobacco or tobacco substitutes which people smoke by igniting it directly and where the tobacco (or the tobacco substitute) is burned;in a broader sense it also means a small tube of wrapper, containing tobacco or tobacco substitutes, which is associated with a heat source at manufacturing or inserted by the user in a device containing a heat source and where the tobacco (or the tobacco substitute) is heated without being burned. In this broader sense, the word "rod" often also is used in place of cigarette. A24BMANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWINGTOBACCOSNUFFIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A24CMACHINES FOR MAKING CIGARS OR CIGARETTESIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A24DCIGARSCIGARETTESTOBACCO SMOKE FILTERSMOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTESMANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECESIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A24FSMOKERS' REQUISITESMATCH BOXESSIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES inhaling appliances for medical purposes, shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes A61M15/06 A41PERSONAL OR DOMESTIC ARTICLES A41WEARING APPAREL A41BSHIRTSUNDERWEARBABY LINENHANDKERCHIEFSIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A41CCORSETSBRASSIERESIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A41DOUTERWEARPROTECTIVE GARMENTSACCESSORIESIn this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "outerwear" covers dressing-gowns, bathing costumes and pyjamasIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A41FGARMENT FASTENINGSSUSPENDERSIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A41GARTIFICIAL FLOWERSWIGSMASKSFEATHERSIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A41HAPPLIANCES OR METHODS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, e.g. FOR DRESS-MAKING OR FOR TAILORING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FORIn this subclass, non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A42HEADWEAR A42BHATSHEAD COVERINGS headbands A41D20/00; head-scarves A41D23/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A42CMANUFACTURING OR TRIMMING HEAD COVERINGS, e.g. HATSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A43FOOTWEAR A43BCHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEARPARTS OF FOOTWEARThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A43B21/10 - A43B21/16 covered by A43B21/06A43B21/34 covered by A43B21/24
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A43CFASTENINGS OR ATTACHMENTS OF FOOTWEARLACES IN GENERALIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A43DMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OR METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING OR REPAIRING FOOTWEARIn this subclass, a method of manufacturing footwear which is dependent on a distinct machine or tool, is classified in the group covering the machine or tool for the manufacture.In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A44HABERDASHERYJEWELLERY A44BBUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43CThis subclass covers buckles or slide fasteners whether used as haberdashery or otherwise.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A44B1/16 covered by A44B1/14
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A44CPERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERYCOINSThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A44C11/02 covered by A44C5/18
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A44DINDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES OR SLIDE FASTENERS, AND TO JEWELLERY, BRACELETS OR OTHER PERSONAL ADORNMENTSThis subclass constitutes an internal scheme for indexing only. A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES A45BWALKING STICKS walking aids, e.g. sticks, for blind persons A61H3/06UMBRELLASLADIES' OR LIKE FANS cane or umbrella stands or holders A47G25/12In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "umbrellas" also covers sunshades similar in construction to umbrellasIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A45CPURSESLUGGAGEHAND CARRIED BAGS In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:"luggage" means containers for personal belongings for a journey, e.g. travelling bags, suitcases, trunks.In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meaning indicated:"flexible" means providing a structure with no considerable resistance against deformation or decrease of the enclosed volume, whereby a two-dimensional stability may be provided, e.g. by a stiffened bottom"semi-rigid" means providing a structure with three-dimensional stability in an unloaded state and resilient resistance against deformation, or allowing a limited decrease, of the enclosed volume, e.g. by a resilient frame or a rigid frame with flexible side walls"rigid" means providing a structure with three-dimensional stability allowing no deformation leading to a considerable decrease of the enclosed volume"collapsible" means providing a feature other than use of flexible material for reducing the dimensions of flexible luggage or the enclosed volume of semi-rigid or rigid luggage"extensible" means providing a feature other than use of flexible material for increasing the enclosed volume of flexible, semi-rigid or rigid luggageIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A45DHAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26BEQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURINGThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A45D97/00 covered by A45D44/00
 A45FTRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODYThis subclass covers only the equipment specified in its subdivisions. Travelling or camp equipment is normally classified in the classes for the equipment concerned, e.g. camp furniture A47. A46BRUSHWARE A46BBRUSHES handles not integral with brushware B25GThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A46B11/02 covered by A46B11/00 or A46B11/0017 or A46B11/0017 or A46B11/002A46B11/04 covered by A46B11/00 or A46B11/0013
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A46DMANUFACTURE OF BRUSHESIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47FURNITUREDOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCESCOFFEE MILLSSPICE MILLSSUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERALIn this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "furniture" covers also easels or stands, e.g. for blackboards or drawing tables. A47BTABLESDESKSOFFICE FURNITURECABINETSDRAWERSGENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE furniture jointing F16BIn this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: "tables" covers also tables or underframes therefor for other than domestic use;"cabinets" or "racks" covers also cabinets or racks for storage in general.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A47B21/013 and subgroups are covered by A47B21/00 and subgroups
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47CCHAIRS seats specially adapted for vehicles B60N2/00SOFASBEDS upholstery in general B68GThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A47C23/053 covered by A47C23/05, A47C23/0507, A47C23/0515
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47DFURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN school benches or desks A47B39/00, A47B41/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47FSPECIAL FURNITURE, FITTINGS, OR ACCESSORIES FOR SHOPS, STOREHOUSES, BARS, RESTAURANTS OR THE LIKEPAYING COUNTERSThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A47F1/14 covered by A47B87/0207A47F1/16 covered by A47F5/0037A47F1/18 covered by A47F5/0025A47F3/022 covered by A47F1/06A47F3/024 covered by A47F1/08A47F3/026 covered by A47F1/10
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26BThis subclass covers equipment for similar use in hotels, dressing rooms, vehicles, or the like, not otherwise provided forThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A47G25/42 covered by A47G25/40, A47G2025/4092A47G25/46 covered by A47G25/44, A47G2025/448A47G25/64 covered by A47G25/62, A47G2025/629A47G29/02 covered by A47B97/001
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47HFURNISHINGS FOR WINDOWS OR DOORS concerned with the functioning of the door or window E05; roller blinds E06BThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A47H13/10 covered by A47H15/02A47H13/12 covered by A47H15/04
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47JKITCHEN EQUIPMENTCOFFEE MILLSSPICE MILLSAPPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGESIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR connecting to water supply or waste pipe, sinks E03C; water-closets E03DTOILET ACCESSORIES cosmetic equipment A45DIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A47LDOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING brushes A46B; cleaning quantities of bottles or of other hollow articles of one kind B08B9/00; laundry D06FSUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL cleaning in general B08Machines or implements which can be used for cleaning windows, window shades, window screens, venetian blinds, as well as floors, carpets. furniture, walls or wall coverings are classified in group A47L11/00 or A47L13/00.In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61HEALTHAMUSEMENT A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCEHYGIENE A61BDIAGNOSISSURGERYIDENTIFICATION analysing biological material G01N, e.g. G01N33/48; obtaining records using waves other than optical waves, in general G03B42/00This subclass covers instruments, implements and processes for diagnostic, surgical and person-identification purposes, including obstetrics, instruments for cutting corns, vaccination instruments, finger-printing, psycho-physical tests.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61B17/03 covered by A61B17/00A61B17/125 covered by A61B17/122A61B17/138 covered by A61B17/12A61B17/76 covered by A61B17/744A61B17/78 covered by A61B17/744A61B17/94 covered by A61B17/29
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61CDENTISTRYAPPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE non-driven toothbrushes A46B; tongue scrapers A61B17/24; preparations for dentistry A61K6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K8/00, A61Q11/00The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61C7/24 covered by A61C7/20A61C7/26 covered by A61C7/20A61C7/32 covered by A61C7/28A61C8/02 covered by A61C8/0004A61C11/04 covered by A61C11/00A61C13/003 covered by A61C13/26A61C13/007 covered by A61C13/01A61C13/03 covered by A61C13/01A61C13/07 covered by A61C13/0025A61C13/093 covered by A61C13/1006A61C13/103 covered by A61C13/1009A61C13/105 covered by A61C13/1009A61C13/107 covered by A61C13/0001A61C13/113 covered by A61C13/0001A61C13/15 covered by A61C19/003A61C13/23 covered by A61C13/0025A61C13/263 covered by A61C13/225A61C13/271 covered by A61C13/26A61C13/32 covered by A61C13/225A61C13/36 covered by A61C13/1016A61C13/38 covered by A61C13/12
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61DVETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, IMPLEMENTS, TOOLS, OR METHODSThis subclass covers only instruments, implements, tools, or methods specially adapted for use with animalsIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61FFILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELSPROSTHESESDEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTSORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICESFOMENTATIONTREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARSBANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADSFIRST-AID KITS dental prosthetics A61CThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61F2/56 covered by A61F2/54A61F2/62 covered by A61F2/60A61F5/045 covered by A61G13/12A61F5/052 covered by A61F5/05A61F5/447 covered by A61F5/445A61F5/452 covered by A61F5/451A61F5/457 covered by A61F5/451A61F5/458 covered by A61F5/451A61F6/10 covered by A61F6/08A61F9/01 covered by A61F9/00802 - A61F9/00825A61F9/011 covered by A61F9/00802 - A61F9/00825A61F13/22 covered by A61F13/206A61F13/24 covered by A61F13/2045 A61F13/30 covered by A61F13/26A61F13/32 covered by A61F13/26A61F13/40 covered by A61M35/006
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61GTRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk A61H3/00OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRSCHAIRS FOR DENTISTRYFUNERAL DEVICES embalming corpses A01N1/00The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61G3/04 covered by A61G3/02A61G7/043 covered by A61G7/05A61G7/12 covered by A61G7/10A61G7/14 covered by A61G7/10A61G15/04 covered by A61G15/02A61G15/06 covered by A61G15/02A61G17/013 covered by A61G17/00
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODYARTIFICIAL RESPIRATIONMASSAGEBATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy, ultrasound therapy A61NIn this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated: "physical therapy" covers the treatment of disease or disability by means, e.g. mechanical means, as opposed to drugs or surgery. It includes, by way of example, massage, whirlpool baths or devices for exercising a passive body member.In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61JCONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSESDEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMSDEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLYBABY COMFORTERSDEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLEIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61KPREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms A61J3/00; chemical aspects of, or use of materials for deodorisation of air, for disinfection or sterilisation, or for bandages, dressings, absorbent pads or surgical articles A61L; soap compositions C11D This subclass covers the following subject matter, whether set forth as a composition (mixture), process of preparing the composition or process of treating using the composition: Drug or other biological compositions which are capable of: preventing, alleviating, treating or curing abnormal or pathological conditions of the living body by such means as destroying a parasitic organism, or limiting the effect of the disease or abnormality by chemically altering the physiology of the host or parasite (biocides A01N25/00 - A01N65/00);maintaining, increasing, decreasing, limiting, or destroying a physiological body function, e.g. vitamin compositions, sex sterilants, fertility inhibitors, growth promotors, or the like (sex sterilants for invertebrates, e.g. insects, A01N; plant growth regulators A01N25/00 - A01N65/00);diagnosing a physiological condition or state by an in vivo test, e.g. X-ray contrast or skin patch test compositions (measuring or testing processes involving enzymes or microorganisms C12Q; in vitro testing of biological material, e.g. blood, urine, G01N, e.g. G01N33/48)Body treating compositions generally intended for deodorising, protecting, adorning or grooming the body, e.g. cosmetics, dentifrices, tooth filling materials.Attention is drawn to the definitions of groups of chemical elements following the title of section C. Attention is drawn to the notes in class C07, for example the notes following the title of the subclass C07D, setting forth the rules for classifying organic compounds in that class, which rules are also applicable, if not otherwise indicated, to the classification of organic compounds in A61K. In this subclass, with the exception of group A61K8/00, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.Therapeutic activity of medicinal preparations is further classified in subclass A61P. The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
A61K9/133 covered by A61K9/127A61K9/18 covered by A61K9/14A61K9/22 covered by A61K9/20A61K9/24 covered by A61K9/209A61K9/26 covered by A61K9/2077, A61K9/2081A61K9/30 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/32 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/34 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/36 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/38 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/40 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/42 covered by A61K9/28A61K9/44 covered by A61K9/2072A61K9/46 covered by A61K9/0007A61K9/52 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/54 covered by A61K9/5073, A61K9/5078, A61K9/5084A61K9/56 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/58 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/60 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/62 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/64 covered by A61K9/50A61K9/66 covered by A61K9/48A61K9/68 covered by A61K9/0058A61K9/72 covered by A61K9/0073A61K39/108 covered by A61K39/0258, A61K39/0266A61K39/112 covered by A61K39/0275, A61K39/0283A61K45/08 covered by A61K31/00, A61K47/00A61K47/04 covered by A61K47/02A61K50/00 covered by A61K9/0009, C09J9/02

The following IPC indexing codes are not in the CPC scheme:
A61K101/00 - A61K103/00 covered by A61K51/00 - A61K51/1296 A61K125/00 - A61K135/00 covered by A61K36/00 - A61K36/9068
 Subgroups of A61K48/00 are incomplete (Jan. 2003). Documents are being reclassified from A61K48/00 to its subgroups In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61LMETHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERALDISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIRCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLESMATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes A61KIn groups A61L2/00 - A61L12/00, it is desirable to add the indexing codes of groups A61L2101/00 - A61L2101/50.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61L33/10 covered by A61L33/0011A61L33/14 covered by A61L33/0011A61L33/16 covered by A61L33/0047
 In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61MDEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61LDEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021This subclass covers suction, pumping or atomising devices for medical use (e.g. cups, breast relievers, irrigators, sprays, powder insufflators, atomisers, inhalers), apparatus for general or local anaesthetics, devices or methods for causing a change in the state of consciousness, catheters, dilators, apparatus for introducing medicines into the body other than orallyVoid When classifying in this group, classification is also made in group B01D15/08 insofar as subject matter of general interest relating to chromatography is concerned The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61M1/18 covered by B01D63/02, B01D63/04A61M1/20 covered by B01D63/06A61M1/22 covered by B01D63/08A61M1/24 covered by B01D63/10A61M3/04 covered by A61M3/02A61M5/175 covered by A61M5/168A61M5/303 covered by A61M5/30A61M5/307 covered by A61M5/30A61M25/08 covered by A61M25/0105A61M25/082 covered by A61M25/0116A61M25/085 covered by A61M25/0122A61M25/088 covered by A61M25/01A61M25/092 covered by A61M25/0133A61M25/095 covered by A61M25/01, A61B5/00, A61N1/056A61M25/098 covered by A61M25/0108A61M25/12 covered by A61M25/10, A61M29/02A61M25/14 covered by A61M25/0021A61M25/16 covered by A61M25/0009A61M25/18 covered by A61M25/0014A61M29/04 covered by A61M29/02A61M36/00 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10A61M36/02 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10A61M36/04 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10A61M36/06 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10, A61M15/02A61M36/08 covered by A61M5/1785A61M36/10 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10A61M36/12 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10A61M36/14 covered by A61M37/0069, A61N5/10
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61NELECTROTHERAPYMAGNETOTHERAPYRADIATION THERAPYULTRASOUND THERAPY measurement of bioelectric currents A61B; surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body A61B18/00; anaesthetic apparatus in general A61M; incandescent lamps H01K; infra-red radiators for heating H05BIn this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated: "therapy" implies that the treatment, when it aims at destroying sick or abnormal cells, is performed within the limits of healthy cell life, the destruction thereof being undesired, contrary to that which takes place with instruments, devices or methods covered by group A61B18/00. The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A61N1/34 covered by A61N1/36021, A61N1/36071A61N2/04 covered by A61N2/02A61N2/08 covered by A61N2/06A61N2/10 covered by A61N2/06A61N5/073 covered by A61N5/06, A61N2005/073A61N5/08 covered by A61N5/06
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A61PSPECIFIC THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY OF CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS OR MEDICINAL PREPARATIONSThis subclass covers therapeutic activity of chemical compounds or medicinal preparations already classified as such in subclasses A61K or C12N, or in classes C01, C07 or C08In this subclass, the term "drugs" includes chemical compounds or compositions with therapeutic activity.In this subclass, therapeutic activity is classified in all appropriate places to the extent of all the different therapeutic activities stated in the claims and also significantly disclosed as examples in the disclosure.Attention is drawn to cases where the subject of the invention concerns only specific therapeutic activity of chemical compounds or medical preparations, and the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition of this subject of the invention is known. In such cases, classification is made in both subclass A61K and subclass A61P as invention information. In addition, if the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition or any individual ingredient of a mixture or composition is considered to represent information of interest for search, it may also be classified as additional information. There is no classification in C01, C07, C08, C12N as additional information in CPC if the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition or any individual ingredient of a mixture or composition is known and classification is made in both subclass A61K and subclass A61P as invention information.The classification symbols of this subclass are not listed first when assigned to patent documents. A61QSPECIFIC USE OF COSMETICS OR SIMILAR TOILETRY PREPARATIONSThis subclass covers the use of cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations already classified as such in main group A61K8/00, in subclasses C11D or C12N, or in classes C01, C07 or C08. When classifying in this subclass, classification is also made in subclass A61P if the preparation is stated to have therapeutic activity. In this subclass, the use of cosmetics or similar toiletry preparations is classified in all appropriate places. Attention is drawn to cases where the subject of the invention concerns only the specific use of cosmetics or toiletry preparations, and the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition of this subject of the invention is known. In such cases, classification is made in main group A61K8/00 or in subclass C11D, and also in subclass A61Q as invention information. In addition, if the chemical structure, compound, mixture or composition or any individual ingredient of a mixture or composition is considered to represent information of interest for search, it may also be classified as additional information. The classification symbols of this subclass are not listed first when assigned to patent documents.In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A62LIFE-SAVINGFIRE-FIGHTING A62BDEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING valves specially adapted for medical use A61M39/00; life-saving devices, apparatus or methods specially adapted for use in water B63C9/00; divers' equipment B63C11/00; specially adopted for use with aircraft, e.g. parachutes, ejector seats, B64D17/00, B64D25/10; rescue devices peculiar to mining E21F11/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A62CFIRE-FIGHTING fire-extinguishing compositions, use of chemical substances in extinguishing fires A62D1/00; spraying, applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general B05; alarm arrangements G08B, e.g. fire alarms actuated by smoke or gases G08B17/10In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A62DCHEMICAL MEANS FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRES OR FOR COMBATING OR PROTECTING AGAINST HARMFUL CHEMICAL AGENTSCHEMICAL MATERIALS FOR USE IN BREATHING APPARATUSThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A62D1/02 covered by A62D1/0007, A62D1/0071A62D1/04 covered by A62D1/0071A62D1/08 covered by A62D1/0007-A62D1/0028, A62D1/0057, A62D1/0092
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63SPORTSGAMESAMUSEMENTS A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCINGBALL GAMESTRAINING EQUIPMENT apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61HThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A63B7/06 covered by A63G1/00A63B22/08 covered by A63B22/0605A63B22/10 covered by A63B22/0605, A63B22/0002A63B22/12 covered by A63B22/0605, A63B22/001A63B29/04 covered by A63B29/00A63B31/16 covered by A63B31/14 - A63B31/18A63B63/02 covered by A63B63/00A63B63/04 covered by A63B63/00A63B71/16 covered by A63B71/14 - A63B71/148
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63CSKATESSKISROLLER SKATESDESIGN OR LAYOUT OF COURTS, RINKS OR THE LIKE water skis B63B32/00, B63B34/00The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A63C5/14 covered by A63C5/12
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63DBOWLING GAMES, e.g. SKITTLES, BOCCE OR BOWLSINSTALLATIONS THEREFORBAGATELLE OR SIMILAR GAMESBILLIARDS balls A63B37/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63FCARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMESINDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIESVIDEO GAMESGAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FORIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63GMERRY-GO-ROUNDSSWINGSROCKING-HORSESCHUTESSWITCHBACKSSIMILAR DEVICES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENTIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63HTOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKSThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: A63H3/33 covered by A63H3/28A63H17/267 covered by A63H17/262A63H17/273 covered by A63H17/26A63H17/385 covered by A63H17/36A63H17/39 covered by A63H17/36A63H17/41 covered by A63H17/40A63H25/00 covered by A63H29/16, A63H31/00A63H25/02 covered by A63H29/16, A63H31/00A63H27/01 covered by A63H27/007A63H27/127 covered by A63H27/12A63H27/133 covered by A63H27/12A63H27/16 covered by A63H27/001, A63H33/16A63H27/18 covered by A63H27/00, A63H27/02A63H27/20 covered by A63H27/00A63H27/22 covered by A63H27/00, A63H29/18A63H27/24 covered by A63H27/02, A63H29/00, A63H29/22A63H27/26 covered by A63H27/06A63H27/28 covered by A63H27/008A63H27/30 covered by A63H27/02A63H27/32 covered by A63H27/00
In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63JDEVICES FOR THEATRES, CIRCUSES, OR THE LIKECONJURING APPLIANCES OR THE LIKEIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A63KRACINGRIDING SPORTSEQUIPMENT OR ACCESSORIES THEREFOR stop watches G04F7/06; timing G07C1/22; indicating arrangements for variable information by selection or combination of individual elements G09F9/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. A99 A99SUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION A99ZSUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION This subclass covers subject matter that:
Is not provided for, but is most closely related to, the subject matter covered by the subclasses of this section, and
 Is not explicitly covered by any subclass of another section.