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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
A44B
BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE (fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43C) [2018-08]
NOTE

  • This subclass covers buckles or slide fasteners whether used as haberdashery or otherwise.
WARNINGS

  • 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 A44B 1/14
  • 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.
A44B 1/00
Buttons [2024-01]
A44B 1/02
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characterised by their material [2013-01]
A44B 1/04
.
Ornamental buttons [2013-01]
A44B 1/06
.
Assembling of buttons (covering by braiding D04D) [2013-01]
A44B 1/08
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Constructional characteristics [2013-01]
A44B 1/10
. .
washable [2013-01]
A44B 1/12
. .
covered by fabric [2013-01]
A44B 1/123
. . .
{with a removable fabric covering} [2013-01]
A44B 1/126
. . .
{Manufacture not otherwise provided for} [2013-01]
A44B 1/14
. .
with replaceable {or protective} coverings {(removable fabric coverings A44B 1/123; sleeve-links concealing a sewed-on button A44B 5/007)} [2013-01]
A44B 1/18
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adapted for special ways of fastening [2013-01]
A44B 1/185
. .
{with quick, thread-like, anchoring means avoiding the use of a separate needle and thread} [2013-01]
A44B 1/20
. .
attached by thread visible to the front {(A44B 1/185 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 1/22
. .
attached by thread not visible to the front {(A44B 1/185 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 1/24
. . .
Eye-buttons [2013-01]
A44B 1/26
. .
with resilient shank [2013-01]
A44B 1/28
. .
with shank and counterpiece [2013-01]
A44B 1/30
. . .
Screw-buttons [2013-01]
A44B 1/32
. . .
Shank inserted into counterpiece and locked by sliding or rotating [2013-01]
A44B 1/34
. . .
with snap-action counterpiece [2013-01]
A44B 1/36
. . .
with counterpiece in the form of cotter, split-pin, or the like [2013-01]
A44B 1/38
. .
Clamping by spring action [2013-01]
A44B 1/40
. .
with helical wire-shank screwed into material [2013-01]
A44B 1/42
. .
with deformable prongs [2013-01]
A44B 1/44
. .
with deformable counterpiece [2013-01]
A44B 3/00
Collar-studs [2013-01]
A44B 3/02
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completely rigid [2013-01]
A44B 3/04
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with head tiltable as a whole [2013-01]
A44B 3/06
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with head formed as two tiltable flaps [2013-01]
A44B 3/08
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with head and base separable [2013-01]
A44B 5/00
Sleeve-links [2013-01]
A44B 5/002
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{with head tiltable as a whole} [2013-01]
A44B 5/005
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{formed as two tiltable flaps} [2013-01]
A44B 5/007
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{concealing a sewed-on button (buttons with replaceable coverings A44B 1/14)} [2013-01]
A44B 5/02
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with separable parts [2013-01]
A44B 6/00
Retainers or tethers for neckties, cravats, neckerchiefs, or the like, e.g. tie-clips, spring clips with attached tie-tethers, woggles, pins with associated sheathing members tetherable to clothing (tie-pins A44B 9/08; decorative or ornamental aspects A44C) [2013-01]
A44B 7/00
Cards for buttons, collar-studs, or sleeve-links [2013-01]
A44B 9/00
Hat, scarf, or safety pins or the like (decorative or ornamental aspect A44C; hair pins A45D 8/02; sewing needles D05B 85/00) [2013-01]
A44B 9/02
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Simple pins [2013-01]
A44B 9/04
. .
Ordinary pins [2013-01]
A44B 9/06
. .
Hat-pins (other fastening means for head coverings A42B 7/00) [2013-01]
A44B 9/08
. .
Tie-pins (pins with associated sheathing members tetherable to clothing A44B 6/00) [2013-01]
A44B 9/10
. .
Safety devices [2013-01]
A44B 9/12
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Safety-pins [2013-01]
A44B 9/125
. .
{made of plastics} [2013-01]
A44B 9/14
. .
Ordinary safety-pins [2013-01]
A44B 9/16
. .
Brooches; Breast-pins [2013-01]
A44B 9/18
. .
Hinges; Locking devices [2013-01]
A44B 9/20
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Attaching heads of glass or the like to pin shafts [2013-01]
A44B 11/00
Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts [2013-01]
A44B 11/001
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{Ornamental buckles} [2013-01]
A44B 11/003
. .
{covered with cloth or other material; Making thereof} [2013-01]
A44B 11/005
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{Buckles combined with other articles, e.g. with receptacles} [2013-01]
A44B 11/006
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{Attachment of buckle to strap (for safety buckles A44B 11/2553)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/008
. .
{extensible} [2013-01]
A44B 11/02
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frictionally engaging surface of straps [2013-01]
A44B 11/04
. .
without movable parts [2013-01]
A44B 11/06
. .
with clamping devices [2013-01]
A44B 11/065
. . .
{with strap tightening means (A44B 11/125 takes precedence; tighteners for securing of load on vehicles B60P 7/0823; buckles attached to the end of a strap for bundling articles B65D 63/16)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/08
. . .
roller displaceable in wedge-shaped slot [2013-01]
A44B 11/10
. . .
sliding wedge [2013-01]
A44B 11/12
. . .
turnable clamp [2013-01]
A44B 11/125
. . . .
{with strap tightening means} [2013-01]
A44B 11/14
. . . .
with snap-action [2013-01]
A44B 11/16
. .
Strap held by spring action [2013-01]
A44B 11/18
. .
Strap held by threading through linked rings [2013-01]
A44B 11/20
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engaging holes or the like in strap [2013-01]
A44B 11/22
. .
Buckle with fixed prong [2013-01]
A44B 11/223
. . .
{fixed on a movable element} [2013-01]
A44B 11/226
. . .
{with cover plate} [2013-01]
A44B 11/24
. .
Buckle with movable prong [2013-01]
A44B 11/25
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with two or more separable parts [2013-01]
A44B 11/2503
. .
{Safety buckles (safety belts in vehicles B60R 22/00; safety belts for aircraft B64D 25/02)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2507
. . .
{actuated by a push-button} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2511
. . . .
{acting perpendicularly to the main plane of the buckle, e.g. placed on the front face of the buckle} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2515
. . . .
{acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening action} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2519
. . . . .
{with two buttons acting in opposite directions} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2523
. . . .
{acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and in the same direction as the fastening action} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2526
. . .
{with an operating lever} [2013-01]
A44B 11/253
. . . .
{acting in the same plane or in a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2534
. . .
{with the sliding motion of the buckle providing the opening or closing action} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2538
. . .
{with a pivoting bar retaining a loop of the strap itself} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2542
. . .
{actuated by a rotatable element, e.g. combined with other actuating means} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2546
. . .
{Details} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2549
. . . .
{Fastening of other buckle elements to the main buckle (buckles with several tongues released by the same mechanism A44B 11/2507 - A44B 11/2542)} [2016-05]
A44B 11/2553
. . . .
{Attachment of buckle to strap} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2557
. . . . .
{with strap length adjustment} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2561
. . . .
{Tongue elements} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2565
. . . .
{Illuminated buckles} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2569
. . .
{Safety measures (buckles for releasing in a vehicle emergency B60R 22/32; control, alarm, or interlock systems for the correct application of safety belt buckles in vehicles B60R 22/48)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2573
. . . .
{Locking means preventing an unauthorised opening, e.g. by children} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2576
. . . . .
{Buckle covers} [2013-01]
A44B 11/258
. .
{fastening by superposing one part on top of the other (A44B 11/2503 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2584
. . .
{followed by sliding in the main plane of the buckle} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2588
. . .
{combined with one buckle element rotating or pivoting} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2592
. .
{fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle (A44B 11/2503, A44B 11/2584 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/2596
. . .
{the movement being transverse to the longitudinal direction of the strap or chain} [2013-01]
A44B 11/26
. .
with push-button fastenings {(A44B 11/2507 takes precedence; press-button fasteners A44B 17/00)} [2013-01]
A44B 11/263
. . .
{with a push-button acting perpendicularly to the main plane of the buckle} [2013-01]
A44B 11/266
. . .
{with at least one push-button acting parallel to the main plane of the buckle and perpendicularly to the direction of the fastening action} [2013-01]
A44B 11/28
. .
with hooks engaging end-pieces on the strap {(A44B 11/2503 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 13/00
Hook or eye fasteners [2013-01]
A44B 13/0005
.
{characterised by their material (A44B 13/0052 and A44B 13/0058 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0011
. .
{made of wire} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0017
. .
{made of metal plate} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0023
. .
{made of plastics} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0029
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{characterised by their way of fastening to the support (A44B 13/0052 and A44B 13/0058 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0035
. .
{using prongs} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0041
. . .
{and a backing element on which prongs are bent over} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0047
. .
{welded or moulded} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0052
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{Strips of hook or eye fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0058
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{Eyelets or grommets} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0064
. .
{characterised by their material} [2013-01]
A44B 13/007
. . .
{made of plastics} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0076
. .
{characterised by their way of fastening to the support} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0082
. . .
{by riveting} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0088
. . .
{by separable snap connection} [2013-01]
A44B 13/0094
. . .
{welded or moulded} [2013-01]
A44B 13/02
.
with spring closure of hook [2013-01]
A44B 15/00
Key-rings [2013-01]
A44B 15/002
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{Separable rings} [2013-01]
A44B 15/005
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{Fobs} [2013-01]
A44B 15/007
.
{Openers} [2013-01]
A44B 17/00
Press-button or snap fasteners [2013-01]
A44B 17/0005
.
{Fastening of press-button fasteners (A44B 17/0017 and A44B 17/0035 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0011
.
{Press-button fasteners in which the elastic retaining action is obtained by a spring working in the plane of the fastener} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0017
. .
{Their fastening} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0023
.
{Press-button fasteners in which the elastic retaining action is obtained by the own elasticity of the material constituting the fastener} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0029
.
{Press-button fasteners made of plastics} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0035
. .
{Their fastening} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0041
.
{Press-button fasteners consisting of two parts (A44B 17/0029 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0047
.
{Press-button fasteners consisting of three parts (A44B 17/0029 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0052
.
{Press-button fasteners consisting of four parts (A44B 17/0029 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0058
.
{Strips of press-button fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0064
.
{Details} [2013-01]
A44B 17/007
. .
{Stud-member} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0076
. .
{Socket member} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0082
. .
{Decoration} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0088
. .
{made from sheet metal} [2013-01]
A44B 17/0094
. .
{made from solid metal} [2013-01]
A44B 18/00
Fasteners of the touch-and-close type; Making such fasteners [2024-01]
A44B 18/0003
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{Fastener constructions (A44B 18/0023, A44B 18/0046 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0007
. .
{in which each part has similar elements} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0011
. .
{Female or loop elements (A44B 18/0007 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0015
. .
{Male or hook elements (A44B 18/0007 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0019
. . .
{of a mushroom type} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0023
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{Woven or knitted fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0026
. .
{Devices for cutting loops into hooks (cutting pile loops D06C 13/08)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/003
. .
{in which each part has similar elements} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0034
. .
{Female or loop elements (A44B 18/003 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0038
. .
{Male or hook elements (A44B 18/003 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0042
. . .
{of a mushroom type} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0046
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{Fasteners made integrally of plastics} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0049
. .
{obtained by moulding processes (compression moulding or articles of indefinite length characterised by the shape of the surface B29C 43/222; screen moulding B29C 67/08)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0053
. .
{in which each part has similar elements} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0057
. .
{Female or loop elements (A44B 18/0053 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0061
. .
{Male or hook elements (A44B 18/0053 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0065
. . .
{of a mushroom type} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0069
.
{Details} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0073
. .
{Attaching means} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0076
. .
{Adaptations for being fixed to a moulded article during moulding} [2013-01]
A44B 18/008
. .
{Hooks or loops provided with means to reinforce the attachment, e.g. by adhesive means (tab fastener elements for absorbent pads combining adhesive and mechanical fastening A61F 13/581)} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0084
. .
{Double-sided} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0088
. .
{Mixed male and female members} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0092
. .
{flame retardant} [2013-01]
A44B 18/0096
. .
{Shape memory materials} [2013-01]
A44B 19/00
Slide fasteners [2013-01]
A44B 19/02
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with a series of separate interlocking members secured to each stringer tape [2013-01]
A44B 19/04
. .
Stringers arranged edge-to-edge when fastened {, e.g. abutting stringers} [2015-11]
A44B 19/06
. . .
with substantially rectangular members having interlocking projections and pieces [2013-01]
A44B 19/08
. .
Stringers arranged side-by-side when fastened, e.g. at least partially superposed stringers [2013-01]
A44B 19/10
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with a one-piece interlocking member on each stringer tape [2013-01]
A44B 19/12
. .
Interlocking member in the shape of a continuous helix [2013-01]
A44B 19/14
. .
Interlocking member formed by a profiled or castellated edge [2013-01]
A44B 19/16
. .
Interlocking member having uniform section throughout the length of the stringer {(for sacks or bags B65D 33/2508)} [2017-08]
A44B 19/18
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with a third member or members, other than the slider, connected to the edges of adjacent stringers when closed, e.g. third member moved into position by a slider [2013-01]
A44B 19/20
. .
the third member being embraced by the stringers [2013-01]
A44B 19/22
. .
the third member embracing the stringers [2013-01]
A44B 19/24
.
Details [2013-01]
A44B 19/26
. .
Sliders [2013-01]
A44B 19/262
. . .
{Pull members; Ornamental attachments for sliders} [2013-01]
A44B 19/265
. . .
{with means for preventing the accidental intrusion of material into the slider body, e.g. with shield or guard} [2013-01]
A44B 19/267
. . .
{for slide fasteners with edges of stringers having uniform section throughout the length thereof (for sacks or bags B65D 33/2508)} [2020-05]
A44B 19/28
. . .
constructed to be removable from at least one stringer {; Sliders with movable parts to permit releasing of the slider in the event of jamming or obstruction} [2017-08]
A44B 19/285
. . . .
{Tools for opening or closing slide fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 19/30
. . .
with means for locking in position [2013-01]
A44B 19/301
. . . .
{at the end of their upward travel with any suitable device, e.g. pull member combined with a press-button, a hook, a key-operated lock} [2013-01]
A44B 19/303
. . . .
{Self-locking sliders, e.g. slider body provided with locking projection or groove, friction means} [2016-11]
A44B 19/305
. . . .
{in the form of a locking prong protuding from the pull member} [2013-01]
A44B 19/306
. . . .
{in the form of a locking spring member actuated by the pull member} [2013-01]
A44B 19/308
. . . .
{in the form of a spring-actuated locking member actuated by the pull member} [2013-01]
A44B 19/32
. .
Means for making slide fasteners gas or watertight [2013-01]
A44B 19/34
. .
Stringer tapes (A44B 19/40 takes precedence); Flaps secured to stringers for covering the interlocking members (A44B 19/32 takes precedence {; setting slide or glide fastener elements on garments A41H 37/06}) [2017-08]
A44B 19/343
. . .
{Knitted stringer tapes} [2013-01]
A44B 19/346
. . .
{Woven stringer tapes (weaving of tapes D03D 1/00)} [2013-01]
A44B 19/36
. .
Means for permanently uniting the stringers at the end; Means for stopping movement of slider at the end [2013-01]
A44B 19/38
. .
Means at the end of stringer by which the slider can be freed from one stringer, e.g. stringers can be completely separated from each other [2013-01]
A44B 19/382
. . .
{"Two-way" or "double-acting" separable slide fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 19/384
. . .
{Separable slide fasteners with quick opening devices} [2013-01]
A44B 19/386
. . . .
{Top end stop means for quick opening slide fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 19/388
. . . .
{Bottom end stop means for quick opening slide fasteners} [2013-01]
A44B 19/40
. .
Connection of separate, or one-piece, interlocking members to stringer tapes; Reinforcing such connections, e.g. by stitching [2013-01]
A44B 19/403
. . .
{Connection of separate interlocking members} [2013-01]
A44B 19/406
. . .
{Connection of one-piece interlocking members} [2013-01]
A44B 19/42
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Making by processes not fully provided for in one other class, e.g. B21D 53/50, B21F 45/18, B22D 17/16, B29D 5/00 {(attaching closure devices, e.g. slide fasteners, to bags B31B 70/813; making package opening by applying or incorporating profile strips, e.g. for reclosable bags B65B 61/188)} [2017-08]
A44B 19/44
. .
Securing metal interlocking members to ready-made stringer tapes (making metal slide fastener parts combined with attaching B21D 53/52) [2013-01]
A44B 19/46
. . .
Securing separate interlocking members [2013-01]
A44B 19/48
. . . .
Arranging interlocking members before securing (article handling devices associated with conveyors in general B65G 47/00, e.g. B65G 47/14) [2016-05]
A44B 19/50
. . .
Securing one-piece interlocking members [2013-01]
A44B 19/52
. .
Securing the interlocking members to stringer tapes while making the latter [2013-01]
A44B 19/54
. . .
while weaving the stringer tapes [2013-01]
A44B 19/56
. . .
while knitting the stringer tapes [2013-01]
A44B 19/58
. .
Removing interlocking members to produce gaps [2013-01]
A44B 19/60
. .
Applying end stops upon stringer tapes [2013-01]
A44B 19/62
. .
Assembling sliders in position on stringer tapes [2013-01]
A44B 19/64
. . .
Slider holders for assemblage of slide fasteners [2013-01]
A44B 99/00
Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass [2013-01]
A44B 99/005
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{Turn-button fasteners} [2013-01]