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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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A41D
OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES (eye or ear protectors A61F 9/00, A61F 11/00; sweating suits A61H 36/00)
NOTE
-
In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:
- "outerwear" covers dressing-gowns, bathing costumes and pyjamas

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A41D 1/00
Garments (for children A41D 11/00)
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A41D 1/002
.
{
adapted to accomodate electronic equipment (patients' garments for medical monitoring A41D 13/1281; luminous ornaments A41D 27/085)
}
A41D 1/005
. .
{
with embedded cable or connector
}
A41D 1/007
.
{
made by a helically or spirally wound material
}
A41D 1/02
.
Jackets
{
(anoraks A41D 3/00)
}
A41D 1/04
.
Vests, jerseys, sweaters, or the like
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A41D 1/06
.
Trousers
A41D 1/062
. .
{
leaving undergarment visible
}
A41D 1/065
. .
{
with crotch line opening
}
A41D 1/067
. .
{
with reinforcement patches
}
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A41D 1/08
. .
for sporting purposes, e.g. ski trousers, riding breeches
A41D 1/082
. . .
{
for skiing
}
A41D 1/084
. . .
{
for cycling
}
A41D 1/086
. . .
{
for horse riding
}
A41D 1/088
. . .
{
Crotch reinforcement
}
A41D 1/10
. .
Means for maintaining the crease
A41D 1/12
. .
Means for hiding bandy legs
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A41D 1/14
.
Skirts
A41D 1/16
. .
Hooped skirts; Crinolines
A41D 1/18
.
Blouses
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A41D 1/20
.
Maternity clothing
A41D 1/205
. .
{
Nursing clothing (brassiéres for nursing mothers A41C 3/04)
}
A41D 1/22
.
Other garments for ladies
{
(nursing clothing A41D 1/205)
}
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A41D 3/00
Overgarments (fur garments A41D 5/00; for children A41D 11/00; professional or sporting protective garments A41D 13/00)
A41D 3/005
.
{
with pullover structure
}
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A41D 3/02
.
Overcoats
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A41D 3/04
. .
Raincoats
A41D 3/06
. . .
with leg-protecting means
A41D 3/08
.
Capes
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A41D 5/00
Fur garments; Garments of fur substitutes
A41D 5/003
.
{
Garments of fur substitutes
}
A41D 5/006
.
{
Accessories for fur garments, e.g. fur fasteners, artificial animal heads (fastening devices specially adapted for garments in general A41F 1/00)
}
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A41D 7/00
Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits (bathing caps A42B 1/12)
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A41D 7/001
.
{
Non-sinkable swim-suits, drawers or trunks (life-saving equipment in water B63C 9/08)
}
A41D 7/003
. .
{
provided with inflatable elements
}
A41D 7/005
.
{
Bathing drawers or trunks (A41D 7/001 takes precedence)
}
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A41D 7/006
.
{
Beach clothing not designed for swimming
}
A41D 7/008
. .
{
Beach capes or robes
}
A41D 10/00
Pyjamas; Nightdresses
A41D 11/00
Garments for children
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A41D 13/00
Professional, industrial, or sporting protective garments, e.g. garments affording protection against blows or punches, surgeon`s gowns (helmets A42B 3/00; clothing affording protection against
{
heat or harmful
}
 chemical agents or for use at high altitudes A62B 17/00; life-saving garments for use at sea, diving-bell suits B63C; bulletproof or armoured clothing F41H; clothing affording protection against radiation G21F 3/02; electric heating elements H05B)
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A41D 13/0002
.
{
Details of protective garments not provided for in groups A41D 13/0007 to A41D 13/1281
}
A41D 13/0005
. .
{
Joints
}
A41D 13/0007
.
{
Garments with built-in harnesses (safety harnesses A62B 35/00)
}
A41D 13/001
.
{
Garments protecting against insects
}
A41D 13/0012
.
{
Professional or protective garments with pockets for particular uses, e.g. game pockets or with holding means for tools or the like
}
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A41D 13/0015
.
{
Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D 13/0007 to A41D 13/088 (sports overalls A41D 13/02)
}
A41D 13/0017
. .
{
specially adapted for women
}
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A41D 13/002
.
with controlled internal environment
{
(ventilating means A41D 27/28)
}
A41D 13/0025
. .
{
by means of forced air circulation
}
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A41D 13/005
. .
with controlled temperature
A41D 13/0051
. . .
{
Heated garments (heated divers` suits B63C 11/28)
}
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A41D 13/0053
. . .
{
Cooled garments
}
A41D 13/0055
. . . .
{
by means of dry ice
}
A41D 13/0056
. . . .
{
using evaporative effect
}
A41D 13/0058
. . .
{
having pockets for heated or cooled elements
}
A41D 13/008
.
protecting against electric shocks or static electricity
A41D 13/01
.
with reflective or luminous safety means
{
(visible signalling arrangements G08B 5/00)
}
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A41D 13/012
.
for aquatic activities, e.g. with buoyancy aids
A41D 13/0125
. .
{
with buoyancy aids
}
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A41D 13/015
.
with shock-absorbing means (A41D 13/05 takes precedence)
A41D 13/0151
. .
{
Shooting jackets with a recoil pad
}
A41D 13/0153
. .
{
having hinged or separable parts
}
A41D 13/0155
. .
{
having inflatable structure, e.g. non automatic
}
A41D 13/0156
. .
{
having projecting patterns
}
A41D 13/0158
. .
{
having ventilation features
}
A41D 13/018
. .
inflatable automatically
A41D 13/02
.
Overalls
{
(patients` suits A41D 13/1263, babies` overalls A41B 13/005)
}
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A41D 13/04
.
Aprons; Fastening devices for aprons
A41D 13/043
. .
{
Aprons resistant to mechanical aggressions, e.g. butcher`s aprons
}
A41D 13/046
. .
{
Aprons secured to the user by means of one or more split hoops of resilient material
}
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A41D 13/05
.
protecting only a particular body part (sports brassiéres A41C 3/00
{
crotch reinforcement for sports trousers A41D 1/088
}
)
A41D 13/0506
. .
{
Hip
}
A41D 13/0512
. .
{
Neck or shoulders area
}
A41D 13/0518
. .
{
Chest
}
A41D 13/0525
. .
{
Loin or waist area
}
A41D 13/0531
. .
{
Spine
}
A41D 13/0537
. .
{
Buttocks
}
A41D 13/0543
. .
{
Legs (knee or foot A41D 13/06; protectors for the legs of players or sportmen A63B 71/1225)
}
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A41D 13/055
. .
{
Protector fastening, e.g. on the human body
}
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A41D 13/0556
. . .
{
with releasable fastening means
}
A41D 13/0562
. . . .
{
with hook and loop fastener
}
A41D 13/0568
. . . .
{
with straps
}
A41D 13/0575
. . . .
{
in an openable pocket
}
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A41D 13/0581
. . .
{
with permanent fastening means
}
A41D 13/0587
. . . .
{
Integral with the garment
}
A41D 13/0593
. . . .
{
in a sealed pocket
}
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A41D 13/06
. .
Knee or foot
{
(protectors for the legs of players or sportsmen A63B 71/1225)
}
A41D 13/065
. . .
{
Knee protectors
}
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A41D 13/08
. .
Arm or hand (protective gloves A41D 19/015;
{
protectors for the hands of players or sportsmen A63B 71/14
}
)
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A41D 13/081
. . .
{
Hand protectors
}
A41D 13/082
. . . .
{
especially for the inner part of the hand
}
A41D 13/084
. . . .
{
especially for the outer part of the hand
}
A41D 13/085
. . . .
{
with at least one hole for a handle or a stick
}
A41D 13/087
. . . .
{
especially for fingers
}
A41D 13/088
. . . .
{
especially for the wrist
}
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A41D 13/11
. .
Protective face masks, e.g. for surgical use, or for use in foul atmospheres (eye-masks A61F 9/04;
{
hoods affording protection against heat or harmful chemical agents A62B 17/04
}
)
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A41D 13/1107
. . .
{
characterised by their shape
}
A41D 13/1115
. . . .
{
with a horizontal pleated pocket
}
A41D 13/1123
. . . .
{
with a duckbill configuration
}
A41D 13/113
. . . .
{
with a vertical fold or weld
}
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A41D 13/1138
. . . .
{
with a cup configuration
}
A41D 13/1146
. . . . .
{
obtained by moulding
}
A41D 13/1153
. . . .
{
with a hood
}
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A41D 13/1161
. . .
{
Means for fastening to the user's head
}
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A41D 13/1169
. . . .
{
using adhesive
}
A41D 13/1176
. . . . .
{
forming a complete seal at the edges of the mask
}
A41D 13/1184
. . .
{
with protection for the eyes, e.g. using shield or visor
}
A41D 13/1192
. . .
{
with antimicrobial agent
}
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A41D 13/12
.
Surgeons` or patients` gowns or dresses
{
(operating gloves A61B 19/04)
}
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A41D 13/1209
. .
{
Surgeons` gowns or dresses
}
A41D 13/1218
. . .
{
with head or face protection
}
A41D 13/1227
. . .
{
with liquid-proof sleeves
}
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A41D 13/1236
. .
{
Patients` garments
}
A41D 13/1245
. . .
{
for the upper part of the body
}
A41D 13/1254
. . .
{
for the lower part of the body (A41D 13/0506 takes precedence)
}
A41D 13/1263
. . .
{
Suits
}
A41D 13/1272
. . .
{
specially adapted for babies
}
A41D 13/1281
. . .
{
with incorporated means for medical monitoring
}
A41D 13/129
. .
{
Donning facilities, e.g. characterized by the opening
}
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A41D 15/00
Convertible garments
A41D 15/002
.
{
in their length
}
A41D 15/005
.
{
reversible garments
}
A41D 15/007
.
{
with bolero structure
}
A41D 15/02
.
Skirts convertible into trousers
A41D 15/04
.
Garments convertible into other articles (for travelling or camp articles A45F 4/00)
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A41D 17/00
Gaiters; Spats
A41D 17/005
.
{
Fastening means for gaiters
}
A41D 17/02
.
Leggings
A41D 17/04
.
Puttees
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A41D 19/00
Gloves (
{
brush bodies shaped as gloves A46B 5/04; gloves for washing the body A47K 7/02; gloves for domestic washing or cleaning A47L 13/18
}
; operating gloves A61B 19/04; swimming gloves A63B 31/02; as accessories for games or sports, e.g. baseball, boxing or golf gloves A63B 71/14; gloves for glove-boxes B25J 1/02)
A41D 19/0003
.
{
with ambidextrous shape
}
A41D 19/0006
.
{
made of several layers of material
}
A41D 19/001
.
{
Linings
}
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A41D 19/0013
.
{
with openings, e.g. for the nails or for exposing jewellery
}
A41D 19/0017
. .
{
with slits for the fingers or part of the hand
}
A41D 19/002
.
{
with pockets
}
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A41D 19/0024
.
{
with accessories
}
A41D 19/0027
. .
{
Measuring instruments, e.g. watch, thermometer
}
A41D 19/0031
. .
{
Whistles or other warning devices
}
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A41D 19/0034
.
{
Retaining means
}
A41D 19/0037
. .
{
for fastening an article to the glove
}
A41D 19/0041
. .
{
for connecting the glove to the garment or the arm of the user
}
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A41D 19/0044
.
{
Cuff portions
}
A41D 19/0048
. .
{
with cuff securing features
}
A41D 19/0051
.
{
Decorations
}
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A41D 19/0055
.
{
Plastic or rubber gloves
}
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A41D 19/0058
. .
{
Three-dimensional gloves
}
A41D 19/0062
. . .
{
made of one layer of material
}
A41D 19/0065
. . .
{
with a textile layer underneath
}
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A41D 19/0068
. .
{
Two-dimensional gloves, i.e. obtained by superposition of two sheets of material
}
A41D 19/0072
. . .
{
made of one layer of material
}
A41D 19/0075
. .
{
permitting handling and containing of waste materials
}
A41D 19/0079
. .
{
with channels for conveying fluids
}
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A41D 19/0082
. .
{
Details
}
A41D 19/0086
. . .
{
Nail-like attachments
}
A41D 19/0089
. . .
{
Joints between glove and cuff or garment
}
A41D 19/0093
. . .
{
Retaining means, e.g. loops for hanging the gloves
}
A41D 19/0096
. . .
{
Means for resisting mechanical agressions, e.g. cutting or piercing
}
A41D 19/01
.
with undivided covering for all four fingers, i.e. mittens (
{
A41D 19/0055
}
, A41D 19/015 take precedence)
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A41D 19/015
.
Protective gloves
{
(A41D 19/0055 takes precedence)
}
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A41D 19/01505
. .
{
resistant to mechanical agressions, e.g. cutting. piercing
}
A41D 19/01511
. . .
{
made of wire-mesh, e.g. butchers` gloves
}
A41D 19/01517
. . .
{
with protection against crushing, e.g. of the finger tips
}
A41D 19/01523
. .
{
absorbing shocks or vibrations
}
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A41D 19/01529
. .
{
with thermal or fire protection
}
A41D 19/01535
. . .
{
Heated gloves
}
A41D 19/01541
. . .
{
Cooled gloves
}
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A41D 19/01547
. .
{
with grip improving means
}
A41D 19/01552
. . .
{
using hooks and loops fastening system
}
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A41D 19/01558
. . .
{
using a layer of grip improving material (A41D 19/01552 takes precedence)
}
A41D 19/01564
. . . .
{
using strips of material
}
A41D 19/0157
. .
{
with luminous or reflective means (protective garments with reflective or luminous safety means A41D 13/01)
}
A41D 19/01576
. .
{
made of a patchwork of different materials
}
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A41D 19/01582
. .
{
with means to restrain or support the hand
}
A41D 19/01588
. . .
{
including rigid elements
}
A41D 19/01594
. .
{
with accessories, e.g. tools, receptacles
}
A41D 19/02
.
Arrangements for cutting-out, or shapes of, glove blanks
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A41D 19/04
.
Appliances for making gloves; Measuring devices for glove-making
A41D 19/043
. .
{
Glove-turning machines (turning inside-out of tubular articles D06G 3/00)
}
A41D 19/046
. .
{
Measuring devices for glove-making
}
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A41D 20/00
Wristbands or headbands, e.g. for absorbing sweat (hat fittings A42C 5/02)
A41D 20/005
.
{
with cooling effect
}
A41D 23/00
Scarves; Head-scarves; Neckerchiefs
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A41D 25/00
Neckties
A41D 25/001
.
{
Making neckties
}
A41D 25/003
.
{
Neckties provided with holding devices, e.g. button holes or loops for securing them to a shirt or for holding the two ends of the necktie
}
A41D 25/005
.
{
made of different sections
}
A41D 25/006
.
{
Protectors therefor
}
A41D 25/008
.
{
using a slide fastener to adjust the neck loop
}
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A41D 25/02
.
with ready-made knot or bow, with or without bands
A41D 25/022
. .
{
with knot simulated by a ring or the like
}
A41D 25/025
. .
{
Means for forming the knot or bow, e.g. combined with means for holding the tie
}
A41D 25/027
. .
{
Means for holding the necktie (A41D 25/025 takes precedence)
}
A41D 25/04
. .
{
Bands
}
; Fastening devices for the bands
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A41D 25/06
.
with knot, bow or like tied by the user
A41D 25/08
. .
Means for forming or tying the knot, or the like
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A41D 25/10
. .
Means for holding the knot, or the like
A41D 25/12
. . .
attachable to the collar or stud
A41D 25/14
. .
Means for forming and holding simultaneously
A41D 25/16
.
Linings; Stiffening-pieces
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A41D 27/00
Details of garments or of their making (haberdashery A44)
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A41D 27/02
.
Linings
A41D 27/04
. .
Removable linings
A41D 27/06
. .
Stiffening-pieces
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A41D 27/08
.
Trimmings; Ornaments (trimmings in general D04D)
A41D 27/085
. .
{
Luminous ornaments
}
A41D 27/10
.
Sleeves; Armholes
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A41D 27/12
.
Shields or protectors
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A41D 27/13
. .
Under-arm shields
A41D 27/133
. . .
{
Self-adhering on the skin
}
A41D 27/136
. . .
{
Secured by straps
}
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A41D 27/14
. .
on the underedge of the garment
A41D 27/145
. . .
{
Piping edges; Protectors for the edges of trouser legs
}
A41D 27/16
. .
Collar-shields
A41D 27/18
.
Cloth collars
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A41D 27/20
.
Pockets; Making or setting-in pockets
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A41D 27/201
. .
{
Pocket closures
}
A41D 27/202
. . .
{
with flap-sealed slide fastener
}
A41D 27/204
. .
{
Making or setting-in pockets (machines or appliances for folding the edges of pockets while manufacturing A41H 33/00)
}
A41D 27/205
. .
{
Pockets adapted to receive a mobile phone or other electronic equipment
}
A41D 27/207
. .
{
with drop-proof features
}
A41D 27/208
. .
{
with waterproof feature
}
A41D 27/22
.
Loops or hooks for hanging-up (with locking devices E05B 69/00)
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A41D 27/24
.
Hems; Seams
A41D 27/245
. .
{
made by welding or gluing (joining of plastics by welding or gluing B29C 65/00; sewing machines for concurrently making thread and welded seams D05B 17/00; thermal or chemical fixing of seams and hems D06M)
}
A41D 27/26
.
Shoulder-pads; Hip-pads; Bustles
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A41D 27/28
.
Means for ventilation
A41D 27/285
. .
{
with closure adjustment
}
A41D 29/00
Uniforms; Parts or accessories of uniforms
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A41D 31/00
Selection of special materials for outerwear
A41D 31/0005
.
{
made from a plurality of interconnected elements (A41D 31/0011 takes precedence)
}
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A41D 31/0011
.
{
Selection of special materials for protective garments (composition of materials for clothing affording protection against harmful chemical agents A62D 5/00)
}
A41D 31/0016
. .
{
of layered products (A41D 31/0022 to A41D 31/0077 take precedence)
}
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A41D 31/0022
. .
{
against fire and heat
}
A41D 31/0027
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0033
. .
{
with thermal protective materials (heat and fire resistant materials A41D 31/0022)
}
A41D 31/0038
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0044
. .
{
with shock absorbing materials
}
A41D 31/005
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0055
. .
{
resistant to mechanical aggressions, e.g. pierceproof materials (aprons resistant to mechanical aggressions A41D 13/043)
}
A41D 31/0061
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0066
. .
{
against electric shocks or static electricity
}
A41D 31/0072
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0077
. .
{
with antibacterial or antimicrobial materials
}
A41D 31/0083
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
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A41D 31/0088
. .
{
with retroreflective materials
}
A41D 31/0094
. . .
{
using layered materials
}
A41D 31/02
.
of layered materials
{
(A41D 31/0011 takes precedence)
}
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A41D 2023/00
Scarves; Head-scarves; Neckerchiefs
A41D 2023/002
.
with cooling effect
A41D 2023/004
.
made of different sections
A41D 2023/006
.
Protectors therefor
A41D 2023/008
.
using a slide fastener to adjust the neck loop
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A41D 2200/00
Components of garments
A41D 2200/10
.
Belts
A41D 2200/20
.
Hoods
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A41D 2300/00
Details of garments
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A41D 2300/20
.
Inserts
A41D 2300/22
. .
Elastic inserts
A41D 2300/24
. .
Folded inserts
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A41D 2300/30
.
Closures
A41D 2300/32
. .
using hook and loop-type fasteners
A41D 2300/322
. .
using slide fasteners
A41D 2300/324
. .
using snap fasteners
A41D 2300/326
. .
using hooks and eyelets
A41D 2300/328
. .
using adhesive
A41D 2300/33
. .
using straps or ties
A41D 2300/332
. .
using elastic bands
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A41D 2300/50
.
Seams
A41D 2300/52
. .
made by welding or gluing
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A41D 2400/00
Functions or special features of garments
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Heat retention or warming
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using temperature-controlled means
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inflatable
A41D 2400/20
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Air permeability; Ventilation
A41D 2400/22
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Breathability, i.e. being vapour permeable and waterproof
A41D 2400/24
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Reducing drag or turbulence in air or water
A41D 2400/26
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UV light protection
A41D 2400/28
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UV light permeability
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A41D 2400/32
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Therapeutic use
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Massage
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Acupuncture
A41D 2400/34
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Antimicrobial or antibacterial
A41D 2400/36
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Deoderising or perfuming
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Shaping the contour of the body or adjusting the figure
Collapse
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Foldable
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into a pocket
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forming a belt
A41D 2400/44
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Donning facilities
A41D 2400/46
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Storage or supply of water for drinking purposes
Collapse
A41D 2400/48
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Carrying facilities
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for babies
A41D 2400/52
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Disposable
Collapse
A41D 2400/60
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Moisture handling or wicking function
A41D 2400/62
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through several layers
Collapse
A41D 2400/70
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Removability
A41D 2400/72
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from the top of a stack of removable layers
Collapse
A41D 2400/80
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Friction or grip reinforcement
A41D 2400/82
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with the body of the user
Collapse
A41D 2500/00
Materials for garments
A41D 2500/10
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Knitted
A41D 2500/20
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Woven
A41D 2500/30
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Non-woven
A41D 2500/40
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Papers
Collapse
A41D 2500/50
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Synthetic resins or rubbers
A41D 2500/52
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in sheet form
A41D 2500/54
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in coated form
Collapse
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Uses of garments specially adapted for specific purposes
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for sport activities
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Motorcycling
A41D 2600/104
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Cycling
A41D 2600/106
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Fishing
A41D 2600/108
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Hunting
Collapse
A41D 2600/20
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for working activities
A41D 2600/202
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Welding
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