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  2. CPC Section A
  3. CPC Class A01
  4. CPC Subclass A01M
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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A01M
CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K 57/00; fishing A01K 69/00 - {A01K 99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS [2022-01]
NOTE

  • in this subclass, terms "killing" and "destruction" cover "non-chemical sterilisation" of invertebrates
WARNING

  • 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.
A01M 1/00
Stationary means for catching or killing insects [2018-05]
A01M 1/02
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with devices {or substances, e.g. food, pheronones} attracting the insects [2013-01]
A01M 1/023
. .
{Attracting insects by the simulation of a living being, i.e. emission of carbon dioxide, heat, sound waves or vibrations} [2013-01]
A01M 1/026
. .
{combined with devices for monitoring insect presence, e.g. termites (bait stations A01M 1/2005; detecting other animals in a given area A01M 31/002)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/04
. .
{Attracting insects by} using illumination {or colours (A01M 1/08 and A01M 1/145 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/06
.
{Catching insects by} using a suction effect {(A01M 3/00 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/08
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{Attracting and catching insects by} using combined illumination {or colours} and suction effects [2013-01]
A01M 1/10
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{Catching insects by using} Traps {(using suction effect A01M 1/06)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/103
. .
{for crawling insects} [2013-01]
A01M 1/106
. .
{for flying insects} [2013-01]
A01M 1/12
. .
automatically reset [2013-01]
A01M 1/14
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Catching by adhesive surfaces [2013-01]
A01M 1/145
. .
{Attracting and catching insects using combined illumination or colours and adhesive surfaces} [2013-01]
A01M 1/16
. .
Fly papers or ribbons [2013-01]
A01M 1/165
. . .
{Hanging or fastening means} [2013-01]
A01M 1/18
. .
Adhesive bands or coatings for trees {(protecting plants against climbing insects A01G 13/105)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/20
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Poisoning, narcotising, or burning insects {(fumigation apparatus A01M 13/00)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2005
. .
{Poisoning insects using bait stations (A01M 1/10 takes precedence)} [2015-09]
A01M 1/2011
. . .
{for crawling insects} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2016
. . .
{for flying insects} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2022
. .
{Poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2027
. . .
{without heating} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2033
. . . .
{using a fan} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2038
. . . .
{Holders or dispensers for pressurized insecticide, e.g. pressurized vessels, cans} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2044
. . . .
{Holders or dispensers for liquid insecticide, e.g. using wicks} [2013-01]
A01M 1/205
. . . . .
{using vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic or piezoelectric atomizers} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2055
. . . .
{Holders or dispensers for solid, gelified or impregnated insecticide, e.g. volatile blocks or impregnated pads} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2061
. . .
{using a heat source} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2066
. . . .
{burning insecticide, e.g. impregnated candles, burning coils} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2072
. . . .
{combined with a fan} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2077
. . . .
{using an electrical resistance as heat source (A01M 1/2083 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2083
. . . .
{using a light bulb as heat source} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2088
. . . .
{using a burner or a flame as heat source} [2013-01]
A01M 1/2094
. .
{killing insects by using temperature, e.g. flames, steam or freezing (A01M 1/22 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A01M 1/22
.
{Killing insects} by electric means (electric circuits therefor H05C) [2013-01]
A01M 1/223
. .
{by using electrocution} [2013-01]
A01M 1/226
. .
{by using waves, fields or rays, e.g. sound waves, microwaves, electric waves, magnetic fields, light rays} [2013-01]
A01M 1/24
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Arrangements connected with buildings, doors, windows, or the like [2013-01]
A01M 1/245
. .
{for pesticide application or distribution, e.g. using a network of pipes} [2013-01]
A01M 3/00
Manual implements, other than sprayers or powder distributors, for catching or killing insects, e.g. butterfly nets [2013-01]
A01M 3/002
.
{Insect nets} [2013-01]
A01M 3/005
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{Manual suction tools for catching insects} [2018-01]
A01M 3/007
.
{Manual heating or burning apparatus, e.g. using steam, heated elements or waves (flame-throwers A01M 15/00)} [2017-08]
A01M 3/02
.
Fly-swatters [2013-01]
A01M 3/022
. .
{using adhesives} [2013-01]
A01M 3/025
. .
{using electrocution} [2013-01]
A01M 3/027
. .
{using resilient means or projectiles} [2013-01]
A01M 3/04
.
with adhesive surfaces [2013-01]
A01M 5/00
Catching insects in fields, gardens, or forests by movable appliances [2013-01]
A01M 5/02
.
Portable appliances [2013-01]
A01M 5/04
.
Wheeled machines, with means for stripping-off or brushing-off insects [2013-01]
A01M 5/06
. .
with adhesive surfaces [2013-01]
A01M 5/08
. .
with fans [2013-01]
A01M 7/00
Special adaptations or arrangements of liquid-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass [2018-05]
A01M 7/0003
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{Atomisers or mist blowers (single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use B05B 11/00)} [2023-01]
A01M 7/0007
. .
{mounted on a frame and guided by hand; Atomiser barrow} [2013-01]
A01M 7/001
. . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0014
. .
{Field atomisers, e.g. orchard atomisers, self-propelled, drawn or tractor-mounted} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0017
. .
{Portable atomisers, e.g. knapsack type (apparatus to be carried on or by a person B05B 9/08)} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0021
. . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0025
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{Mechanical sprayers} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0028
. .
{Centrifugal sprayers (outlets discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member B05B 3/10)} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0032
. .
{Pressure sprayers} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0035
. . .
{mounted on a frame and guided by hand; Spray barrow} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0039
. . . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0042
. . .
{Field sprayers, e.g. self-propelled, drawn or tractor-mounted} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0046
. . .
{Hand-operated sprayers (apparatus to be carried on or by a person B05B 9/08)} [2013-01]
A01M 7/005
.
{Special arrangements or adaptations of the spraying or distributing parts, e.g. adaptations or mounting of the spray booms, mounting of the nozzles, protection shields (nozzles, spray heads or other outlets B05B 1/00; spray pistols B05B 9/01)} [2025-08]
A01M 7/0053
. .
{Mounting of the spraybooms} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0057
. . .
{with active regulation of the boom position} [2013-01]
A01M 7/006
. .
{Mounting of the nozzles} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0064
. .
{Protection shields} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0067
. . .
{with recovering of liquids} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0071
. .
{Construction of the spray booms} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0075
. . .
{including folding means} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0078
. . .
{including break-away devices} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0082
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{Undercarriages, frames, mountings, couplings, tanks} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0085
. .
{Tanks} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0089
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{Regulating or controlling systems (the delivery being related to the movement of a vehicle B05B 9/06)} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0092
. .
{Adding active material (used as well for the introduction of fertilisers in water A01C 23/042)} [2013-01]
A01M 7/0096
. .
{Testing of spray-patterns} [2013-01]
A01M 9/00
Special adaptations or arrangements of powder-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass [2018-05]
A01M 9/0007
.
{Pneumatic dusters (electrostatic spraying apparatus B05B 5/00; single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use B05B 11/00)} [2023-01]
A01M 9/0015
. .
{mounted on a frame and guided by hand; Duster barrow (designed for spraying particulate materials B05B 7/14)} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0023
. . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
A01M 9/003
. .
{Pneumatic field dusters, e.g. self-propelled, drawn or tractor-mounted} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0038
. .
{Portable pneumatic dusters, e.g. knapsack type (apparatus to be carried on or by a person B05B 9/08)} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0046
. . .
{motor-driven} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0053
.
{Mechanical dusters} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0061
. .
{Centrifugal dusters (used as well as fertilisers or seeders with centrifugal wheels A01C 17/00; outlets discharging over substantially the whole periphery of the rotating member B05B 3/10)} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0069
. .
{Gravity dusters} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0076
.
{Special arrangements or adaptations of the dusting or distributing parts, e.g. mounting of the spray booms, the protection shields (nozzles, spray heads or other outlets B05B 1/00; spray pistols B05B 9/01)} [2025-08]
A01M 9/0084
.
{Undercarriages, frames, couplings, tanks} [2013-01]
A01M 9/0092
.
{Regulating or controlling systems (the delivery being related to the movement of a vehicle B05B 9/06)} [2013-01]
A01M 11/00
Special adaptations or arrangements of combined liquid- and powder-spraying apparatus for purposes covered by this subclass [2018-05]
A01M 13/00
Fumigators; Apparatus for distributing gases {(poisoning or narcotising insects by vaporising an insecticide A01M 1/2022)} [2013-01]
A01M 13/003
.
{Enclosures for fumigation, e.g. containers, bags or housings} [2013-01]
A01M 13/006
.
{Fumigators specially adapted for destruction of rats or similar animals in holes} [2013-01]
A01M 15/00
Flame-throwers specially adapted for purposes covered by this subclass [2018-05]
A01M 17/00
Apparatus for the destruction of vermin in soil or in foodstuffs {(injecting fertilisers into the roots of trees A01G 29/00)} [2013-01]
A01M 17/002
.
{Injection of toxic gases or fluids into the soil (special arrangements for delivering fertilising liquids directly into the soil A01C 23/02)} [2013-01]
A01M 17/004
. .
{Apparatus for gassing rats or similar animals in holes} [2013-01]
A01M 17/006
.
{Destruction of vermin in clothes} [2013-01]
A01M 17/008
.
{Destruction of vermin in foodstuffs} [2013-01]
A01M 19/00
Apparatus for the destruction of noxious animals, other than insects, by hot water, steam, hot air, or electricity {(electric traps A01M 23/38)} [2013-01]
A01M 21/00
Apparatus for the destruction of unwanted vegetation, e.g. weeds (control of undesirable vegetation on roads or permanent ways of railways E01H 11/00) [2018-05]
A01M 21/02
.
Apparatus for mechanical destruction {(hand-tools for uprooting weeds A01B 1/16; machines for working soil and for weeding A01B 39/18; harvesting machines A01D; cutting implements A01G 3/00)} [2013-01]
A01M 21/04
.
Apparatus for destruction by steam, chemicals, burning, or electricity {(apparatus for burning A01M 15/00)} [2013-01]
A01M 21/043
. .
{by chemicals} [2013-01]
A01M 21/046
. .
{by electricity} [2013-01]
A01M 23/00
Traps for animals [2013-01]
A01M 23/005
.
{with sticky surfaces (for insects A01M 1/14)} [2013-01]
A01M 23/02
.
Collecting-traps [2013-01]
A01M 23/04
. .
with tipping platforms [2013-01]
A01M 23/06
. . .
with locking mechanism for the tipping platform [2013-01]
A01M 23/08
. .
with approaches permitting entry only [2013-01]
A01M 23/10
. .
with rotating cylinders or turnstiles [2013-01]
A01M 23/12
. .
with devices for throwing the animal to a collecting chamber [2013-01]
A01M 23/14
. .
Other traps automatically reset [2013-01]
A01M 23/16
.
Box traps [2013-01]
A01M 23/18
. .
with pivoted closure flaps [2013-01]
A01M 23/20
. .
with dropping doors or slides [2013-01]
A01M 23/22
. .
with dropping covers [2013-01]
A01M 23/24
.
{Spring traps, e.g.} jaw or like spring traps [2013-01]
A01M 23/245
. .
{Auxiliary devices for spring traps, e.g. attaching systems} [2013-01]
A01M 23/26
. .
of the double-jaw or pincer type [2013-01]
A01M 23/265
. . .
{of the pincer type} [2013-01]
A01M 23/28
. . .
Jaw trap setting-devices [2013-01]
A01M 23/30
. .
Break-back traps {, i.e. mouse-trap type} [2017-08]
A01M 23/32
. .
Racket net traps [2013-01]
A01M 23/34
. .
with snares [2013-01]
A01M 23/36
. .
with arrangements for piercing the victim [2013-01]
A01M 23/38
.
Electric traps [2013-01]
A01M 25/00
Devices for dispensing poison for animals (A01M 27/00 takes precedence; for insects A01M 1/20) [2013-01]
A01M 25/002
.
{Bait holders, i.e. stationary devices for holding poisonous bait at the disposal of the animal} [2013-01]
A01M 25/004
. .
{Bait stations, i.e. boxes completely enclosing the bait and provided with animal entrances} [2013-01]
A01M 25/006
.
{Poison applicators, i.e. mobile devices for disposing poison wherever required, e.g. into holes, burrows, walls or ground} [2013-01]
A01M 25/008
.
{Devices specially adapted for snails, e.g. bait stations therefor (protective devices against snails A01G 13/105)} [2013-01]
A01M 27/00
Apparatus having projectiles or killing implements projected to kill the animal, e.g. pierce or shoot, and triggered thereby [2013-01]
A01M 29/00
Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus [2013-01]
A01M 29/06
.
using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like [2013-01]
A01M 29/08
. .
using reflection, colours or films with specific transparency or reflectivity [2013-01]
A01M 29/10
. .
using light sources, e.g. lasers or flashing lights [2013-01]
A01M 29/12
.
using odoriferous substances, e.g. aromas, pheromones or chemical agents [2013-01]
A01M 29/14
.
using thermal effects [2013-01]
A01M 29/16
.
using sound waves [2013-01]
A01M 29/18
. .
using ultrasonic signals [2013-01]
A01M 29/20
. .
with generation of periodically explosive reports [2013-01]
A01M 29/22
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using vibrations (A01M 29/16 takes precedence) [2013-01]
A01M 29/24
.
using electric or magnetic effects, e.g. electric shocks, magnetic fields or microwaves [2013-01]
A01M 29/26
. .
specially adapted for birds, e.g. electrified rods, cords or strips [2013-01]
A01M 29/28
. .
specially adapted for insects [2013-01]
A01M 29/30
.
preventing or obstructing access or passage, e.g. by means of barriers, spikes, cords, obstacles or sprinkled water [2013-01]
A01M 29/32
. .
specially adapted for birds, e.g. spikes [2013-01]
A01M 29/34
. .
specially adapted for insects [2013-01]
A01M 31/00
Hunting appliances [2013-01]
A01M 31/002
.
{Detecting animals in a given area} [2013-01]
A01M 31/004
.
{Game callers} [2013-01]
A01M 31/006
.
{Game carriers} [2013-01]
A01M 31/008
.
{Lure dispensing devices} [2013-01]
A01M 31/02
.
Shooting stands [2018-05]
A01M 31/025
. .
{Hunting blinds, i.e. camouflage} [2013-01]
A01M 31/04
.
Beater rattles [2013-01]
A01M 31/06
.
Decoys [2013-01]
A01M 99/00
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass [2013-01]
A01M 2200/00
Kind of animal [2013-01]
A01M 2200/01
.
Insects [2013-01]
A01M 2200/011
. .
Crawling insects [2013-01]
A01M 2200/012
. .
Flying insects [2013-01]