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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
.
{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
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{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
.
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 B05B 1/00; spray pistols B05B 9/01)} [2013-01]
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
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{Special arrangements or adaptations of the dusting or distributing parts, e.g. mounting of the spray booms, the protection shields (nozzles B05B 1/00; spray pistols B05B 9/01)} [2016-08]
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
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{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
.
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]