CPC Definition - Subclass A47F
This place covers:
Furniture for use in the commercial area, i.e. special furniture, fittings or accessories for shops, storehouses, bars, restaurants, museums or the like.
This subclass also relates to the furniture aspects of paying counters.
Racks and containers for displaying and dispensing merchandise in shops, restaurants or other such catering establishments;
Show cases or show cabinets;
Refrigerated or air-conditioned show cases, cabinets or counters for use in shops, restaurants or the like;
Display trays, tables or containers;
Show stands, racks, shelves, shelving units and accessories therefor;
Show stands, racks or shelves adapted for particular articles or materials;
Mannequins, dummies or busts;
Shop, bar, bank or like counters;
Paying counters;
Check-out counters of self-service shops;
Self-service shop type system furniture;
Restaurant service system furniture;
Arrangements in shop windows;
Shop arrangements bringing about special optical effects;
Shop accessories for handling merchandise.
This sub-class is primarily intended for furniture, fittings or accessories for commerce purposes. Furniture for office or domestic use is covered in sub-class A47B, although certain subject-matter, mainly that relating to cabinets and shelving units, is common to both these sub-classes. Warehouse storage and transport systems, including racks or shelving units generally of a larger scale, are covered in sub-class B65G.
This place does not cover:
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Receptacles, cases or boxes for specific purposes | |
Furniture in general | |
Household or table equipment | |
Kitchen equipment | |
Storage means for sports equipment | |
Storage means for workshops | |
Hand carts, trolleys | |
Containers, packaging and pallets | |
Storage and transport devices | |
Walls, partitions in general building construction | |
Wall coverings | |
Small building structures arranged in other buildings | |
Locks | |
Doors, windows | |
Devices for fastening or securing constructional elements | |
Frames, supports or stands for apparatus in general | |
Lighting devices | |
Refrigerators, refrigeration technology in general | |
Data processing systems or methods specially adapted for commercial purposes | |
Display alarm systems | |
Holders or supports for advertising media |
Classification in head group and sub-groups.
If a document concerns embodiments which are covered by several sub-groups dependent upon a higher hierarchy group, the following rules apply:
- the specific technical information relevant for some of the sub-groups is classified (EC) in all said sub-groups.
- if relevant, the structural association (e.g. the combination) of the elements covered by the sub-groups is classified (EC) in the head group; the document may also be Indexing Code for the sub-groups concerned.
- analogously, if generic technical information common to a number of the sub-groups is disclosed and only schematic embodiments of the specific subgroup embodiments are represented, the document is classified (EC) in the head group and may be Indexing Code for the subgroups.
Classification of additional information:
Although not compulsory, in many cases the classification of additional information (e.g. particular technical aspect of a piece of furniture) may be useful in classification and subsequent retrieval of such documents and is therefore considered very desirable.
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Display | The act of displaying to view or notice (Oxford English Dictionary); Used together with a term referring to products, merchandise or a device it is meant to be understood as a device for physically, as opposed to virtually or representatively, displaying items of merchandise in situ. |
Rack | A framework in or on which articles may be placed or suspended.Gondola: An island counter used in self-service shops for the display of merchandise (OED) |
This place covers:
Racks and containers for displaying and dispensing merchandise in shops, restaurants or other catering establishments. Display containers are considered to be containers which are filled with merchandise on the site of display.
This place does not cover:
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Show or display cases with dispensing means | |
Racks in general | |
Table equipment with dispensing means | |
Kitchen containers with dispensing means | |
Towel dispensers | |
Storing means for workshops | |
Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents | |
Dispensing measured quantities |
Prefilled containers with dispensing means, which also have storage and transport purposes, are covered by the sub-class B65D.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Table equipment with dispensing means | |
Kitchen containers with dispensing means | |
Dispensing measured quantities |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks for dispensing wallpaper or textile materials in rolls or rolled tapes | |
Paper-bag dispensers for check-out counters | |
Dispensing cigarette papers | |
Shopping bag dispensers | |
Dispensing hand towels or toilet paper | |
Dispensing bandages | |
Dispensing playing cards | |
Dispensing tokens or chips | |
Dispensing pills, needles | |
Dispensing web-like material with cutting devices |
This place does not cover:
Racks or containers dispensing nested articles from the bottom | |
Racks or containers dispensing from the bottom at the end of substantially horizontal tracks of the serpentine type |
This place does not cover:
Racks or containers having mechanical means for dispensing nested articles |
This place does not cover:
Racks or containers dispensing from the bottom at the end of substantially horizontal tracks of the serpentine type |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Elongated hooks for display panels |
This place covers:
Cases, cabinets, counters and trays or the like for displaying articles and merchandise. This group mainly covers show cases, i.e. glass display cases for use in museums, galleries, shops or the like, and refrigerated cases, cabinets or counters for displaying merchandise in shops.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Refrigerated showcases | |
Showcases with lighting means | |
Disinfecting or sterilising air | |
Air-humidification |
This place does not cover:
Anti-theft means for hooks or brackets | |
Anti-theft means for displays of luxury goods |
This place does not cover:
Racks or containers with arrangements for dispensing articles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Dispensing cigars or cigarettes | |
Dispensing cigarette papers | |
Dispensing hand towels or toilet paper | |
Dispensing photographic paper | |
Vending machines, coin-freed dispensers |
This place covers:
Refrigerated or air-conditioned cases, cabinets or counters for the display of merchandise. Refrigeration technology in general and refrigeration devices not specifically for commercial purposes are covered in F25D.
This place does not cover:
Details common to both closed and open types of refrigerated show cases |
This place does not cover:
Glass doors for refrigerated show cabinets |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Frames for doors and doors in general | |
Refrigerator doors |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Layered products mainly comprising glass | |
Surface treatment of glass, e.g. coatings | |
Glass doors and frames therefore | |
Defrosting refrigerator doors | |
Electric heating |
This place does not cover:
Details common to both closed and open types of refrigerated show cases |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Air curtain closures of refrigerators |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Defrosting; Preventing frosting; Removing condensed or defrost water | |
General constructional features of refrigerators |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Charging, supporting, and discharging the articles to be cooled in refrigerators |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cooled supporting means |
This place does not cover:
Refrigerated showcases with (re-)movable shelves or receptacles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Display racks with movable parts |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Chest of drawers | |
Drawers and slides or guides therefore |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cabinets or racks with revolving parts | |
Cabinets or racks with movable parts for storing books, documents, forms or the like |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Rotary display stands with horizontal rotation axis | |
Cabinets with parts rotating about a horizontal axis |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Rotary display stands | |
Revolving cabinets or racks |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Revolving cabinets or racks with motorisation means |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Surrounds or partitioning for display trays or shelves | |
Windows or doors, fixing of glass panes | |
Devices for joining sheets or panels |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Suspension devices for doors, for attachment to glass panels | |
Suspension arrangements for doors or windows |
This place does not cover:
Display racks having separate display containers or trays on shelves or racks | |
Foldable display stands made of cardboard, paper or the like |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Tray partitions | |
Racks transportable with merchandise | |
Stackable trays | |
Trays, containers or stands for packaging and subsequent display |
This place covers:
Display trays to be placed on the floor, mainly to be understood as comprising a support surface, e.g. tabletop, with walls extending upwardly around its circumference, thus providing for an enclosed space for displaying articles.
This place covers:
Closable containers for display purposes, mainly containers with transparent covers for viewing the contents.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Containers, packages or jars in general |
This place does not cover:
Display racks having separate display containers or trays made of tubes or wire on shelves or racks |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Containers formed by connecting components made mainly of metal | |
Stackable wire-mesh containers |
This place covers:
Stands, racks, shelving units, shelves, details thereof and accessories therefore.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Shelf units characterised by features relating to dismountability | |
Shelf units characterised by features for adjusting shelves or partitions | |
Shelf units specially adapted for storing books, documents, forms or the like | |
Sectional furniture | |
Details of shelf units | |
Storage devices for warehouses |
This place does not cover:
Shoe hangers | |
Clothes hangers | |
Lockable clothes hangers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Packages comprising articles attached to cards for hanging |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Drawers which can be rotated while of after sliding out | |
Drawers tiltably or pivotally arranged |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Shelves in general. | |
Brackets or similar shelf-supporting means | |
Advertising, labels and price indication |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Partitions horizontally adjustable | |
Constructional details of drawers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Price, label rails |
This place does not cover:
Display racks having separate display containers or trays being rotatable or tiltable on shelves or racks | |
Rotary display stands | |
Rotary display stands having a mechanical drive | |
Rotary display stands with horizontal rotation axis | |
Display stands with a central pillar and separate containers rotatable around the pillar | |
Tiltable display stands |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Show cabinets with movable parts |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cabinets with parts rotating about a axis |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Extensible shelves | |
Shelves with moving elements |
This place does not cover:
Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise and movable brackets therefore, secured to the wall ceiling or the like | |
Adjustable or foldable display stands made of tubes or wire |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Rotary show cases | |
Tables with revolvable tops | |
Movable table tops | |
Cabinets with trays revolving about a vertical axis |
This place does not cover:
Rotary display stands with horizontal rotation axis |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Rotary show cases have mechanical drive | |
Revolving cabinets or racks with motorisation means |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Rotation of merchandise around a horizontal axis in show cabinets | |
Rotary show cabinets | |
Cabinets with parts rotating about a horizontal axis |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Brackets or similar shelf supporting means per se |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Display panels, grids or rods with fixed brackets | |
Packages comprising articles attached to cards | |
Partition walls | |
Advertising, labels and price indication |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cubicle office systems | |
Wall coverings composed of a number of similar elements |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Article pushing devices for brackets | |
Label holders |
This place does not cover:
Display panels, grids or rods used for suspending merchandise and movable brackets therefore, secured to the wall ceiling or the like | |
Display panels, show stands with clips or slits to attach articles |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for pictures, e.g. in combination with seed bags, cards, magazines, newspapers, books and the like hanging or attached on show stands by means of brackets, clips, slits or the like |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Devices for hanging pictures |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Suspended tables | |
Suspended shelves |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Foldable racks in general | |
Dismountable racks in general | |
Assemblies of furniture units of the same kind, e.g. stackable | |
Exhibition stands | |
Modular publicity panels |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Hooked brackets co-operating with slotted uprights | |
Details of brackets | |
Details of uprights | |
Storage devices for warehouses |
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Gondola | An island counter or shelving unit used in self-service shops for the display of merchandise |
This place does not cover:
Adjustable partition panels made of tubes or wire for displaying articles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Adjustable shelf partitions | |
Office cubicle systems | |
Partition walls |
This place does not cover:
Adjustable display stands with a central pillar |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Furniture uprights in general |
This place does not cover:
Adjustable or foldable display stands made of tubes or wire adapted for regular transport to a display area |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Foldable service or tea trolleys or wagons | |
Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks or cabinets made of cardboard, paper or the like | |
Trays, containers or stands for packaging and subsequent display | |
Folded cards to be erected in three dimensions | |
Supports or holders for show-cards | |
Portable and collapsible stands for notices, posters or the like |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
External stands for foldable containers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Foldable shelf units | |
Adjusting the inclination of shelves |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Display trays made of tubes or wire | |
Assemblies of furniture units of the same kind, e.g. stackable |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Adjustable partition panels for displaying articles | |
Adjustable partitions for shelves made of tubes or wire |
This place does not cover:
Display clothes racks |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Adjustable or foldable display stands adapted for regular transport filled with articles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Foldable service or tea trolleys or wagons | |
Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Connections for rods or tubes in general | |
Joints for furniture tubing |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Tables in general | |
Serving trays | |
Miscellaneous supports, holders or containers for household use | |
Stands or trestles as supports for articles placed thereon | |
Other supports for positioning articles |
This place covers:
Show stands, racks or shelves adapted for the display of particular articles or materials.
This place does not cover:
Hangers for displaying articles of merchandise |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes | |
Miscellaneous supports, holders or containers for household use | |
Stands or holders for kitchen articles | |
Storage means or holders for sports equipment | |
Racks or holders for tools |
Racks or supports for supporting, storing or organizing specific articles should be covered in the field of the respective article.
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for vertically stacking containers, e.g. flasks, tins or bottles |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for pictures, e.g. in combination with seed bags, cards, magazines, newspapers, books and the like | |
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for containers, e.g. flasks, tins or bottles | |
Cabinets or racks for storing elongated objects, e.g. rifles or fishing rods |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks for sports equipments |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for long or non-stable articles in a horizontal position |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks or holders for tools | |
Pen holders |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for a horizontal stack of flat articles in an almost vertical position | |
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for pictures, e.g. in combination with seed bags, cards, magazines, newspapers, books and the like | |
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for carpets, wallpaper or textile materials |
This place does not cover:
For textile articles on rolls |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for crockery, e.g. plates, glasses |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Record cabinets | |
Cabinets, cases or stands for record carriers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cocktail cabinets | |
Cabinets specially adapted for storing dishware | |
Plate holders | |
Dish racks |
This place does not cover:
Refrigerated or air-conditioned show cases or cabinets |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Humidifying devices for show cases | |
Cabinets for perishable goods | |
Cabinets for fruit or vegetables |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Humidifying devices for show cases | |
Floral handling | |
Flower holders | |
Containers or packages for living plants |
This place covers:
Display stands for luxury goods, i.e. for jewellery, dentures, watches, eye-glasses, lenses, cameras, mobile phones, laptop computers or the like.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Receptacles or cases for spectacles, watches, jewellery or the like | |
Book-rests, note-book holders | |
Miscellaneous supports, holders or containers for household use |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for eye-glasses with provisions for preventing unauthorised removal | |
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for jewellery, watches, eye-glasses or the like in boxes |
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for jewellery, watches, eye-glasses or the like in boxes |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Show cases with devices for prevention against theft | |
Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal | |
Theft alarms for portable items on display |
This place does not cover:
Devices for locking portable objects, in the form of containers, boxes, cases or the like, against unauthorised removal |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Receptacles or cases for spectacles, watches, jewellery or the like | |
Boxes, packages in general |
This place does not cover:
Holders or racks for bicycles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks for cylindrical objects | |
Vehicle tyres in general | |
Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. bicycles | |
Spare wheel stowing, holding or mounting arrangements | |
Storage devices for warehouses |
This place covers:
Display stands for hats, caps, helmets or the like.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Hat boxes | |
Cabinets for hats | |
Hat holders, hat racks |
This place covers:
Display stands for wigs.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Wig cases |
This place does not cover:
Shoe hangers | |
Shoe hangers with anti-theft means |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Shoe racks as an implement for the manufacture of shoes | |
Cabinets for shoes |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Necktie holders |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks or containers with dispensing arrangements | |
For cardboard panels, e.g. posters | |
Display of pictures per se, picture frames | |
Cardboard or the like show cards of foldable or flexible material | |
Means for displaying samples | |
Boards, hoardings, pillars or the like structures for notices, placards, posters or the like |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Devices for hanging or supporting pictures |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
With theft prevention |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
For ceramic tiles |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
For flexible long articles not on rolls |
This place covers:
Mainly display of clothing fabrics on (two dimensional) human figures.
This place does not cover:
Show stands, hangers or shelves adapted for textile materials in rolls or rolled tapes |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Display stands for zip fasteners | |
Mannequins, dummies or busts | |
Special arrangements of mirrors | |
Dress form, bust forms and stands for tailoring |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Display hangers | |
Display stands for hosiery | |
Display stands for ties or collars | |
Mannequins, dummies or busts | |
Systems for viewing or displaying garments virtually | A47F 11/06, G03B, G06Q, G09F |
Wardrobes with garment-holder | |
Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; dress holders, clothes and shoe hangers or garment supporting racks |
This place does not cover:
Clothes racks | |
Clothes drying racks |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Details of rods of clothes racks |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Wardrobes with extensible garment holders |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Racks or containers with dispensing arrangements | |
For lipsticks or markers | |
For audio/video cassettes or booklike articles | |
Bottle racks | |
Racks for cylindrical objects |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Bottle crate stacking elements |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Casings for storing cosmetic substances |
This place covers:
Primarily only the furniture aspects, i.e. the general arrangements or configurations, of shop, bar, bank or like counters.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Cabinets, racks or shelf units, having one or more surfaces adapted to be brought into position for use by extending |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Conveyor belt arrangements |
This place covers:
Shopping bag or carton-dispensing systems specifically adapted for check-out counters.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Shopping bag holders | |
Machinery characterised by making rectangular envelopes or bags of flat form | |
Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging | |
Apparatus or devices facilitating manual packaging operations; Sack holders | |
Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags | |
Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines, from or with devices for breaking partially-cut or perforated webs, e.g. bursters |
This place does not cover:
Record carriers or (bar-code) readers per se |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Conveyor belt aspects | |
Building aspects | |
Coin-freed apparatus |
This place does not cover:
Furniture or installations for restaurant service systems |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Adjustable gondolas, shelving units |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Hand carts having more than one axis carrying transport wheels, shopping trolleys | |
Stackable wire-mesh containers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Refrigerated display show cases | |
Service or tea trolleys or wagons | |
Table equipment | |
Heated food display cases, e.g. chafers | |
Food heating chambers | |
Dirty crockery transport in association with crockery washing machines |
This place covers:
Arrangements in shop windows, on shop floors or in show cases specifically for display purposes and for bringing about special optical effects, and arrangements of lighting devices in show cases, show windows or the like.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Optical elements, systems |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Surface treatment of glass, e.g. coatings |
This place covers:
This sub-group mainly covers showcases with lighting and the arrangement of lighting devices in showcases.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Lighting aspects of furniture | |
Lighting devices per se | |
Structural combinations of lighting devices with furniture | |
Bus-bars |
Lighting devices per se for use in show cases can be found in A47F 3/001.
This place does not cover:
Reaching devices having gripping means |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Culinary hand implements, cooking spoons | |
Measuring spoons or scoops | |
Weighing spoons |
This place does not cover:
Shopping bag or carton-dispensing systems specifically for use with check-out counters |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Machinery characterised by making rectangular envelopes or bags of flat form | |
Forming, feeding, opening or setting-up containers or receptacles in association with packaging | |
Apparatus or devices facilitating manual packaging operations; Sack holders | |
Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags | |
Delivering articles from cutting or line-perforating machines, from or with devices for breaking partially-cut or perforated webs, e.g. bursters |