1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section F
  3. CPC Class F21
  4. CPC Subclass F21W
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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F21W
INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, RELATING TO USES OR APPLICATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS [2016-08]
NOTE

  • This subclass constitutes an indexing scheme associated with subclasses F21K, F21L, F21S and F21V, relating to uses or applications of lighting devices or systems.
F21W 2102/00
Exterior vehicle lighting devices for illuminating purposes [2021-08]
F21W 2102/10
.
Arrangement or contour of the emitted light [2021-08]
F21W 2102/13
. .
for high-beam region or low-beam region [2021-08]
F21W 2102/135
. . .
the light having cut-off lines, i.e. clear borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions [2021-08]
F21W 2102/14
. . . .
having vertical cut-off lines; specially adapted for adaptive high beams, i.e. wherein the beam is broader but avoids glaring other road users [2021-08]
F21W 2102/145
. . . . .
wherein the light is emitted between two parallel vertical cutoff lines, e.g. selectively emitted rectangular-shaped high beam [2021-08]
F21W 2102/15
. . . . .
wherein the light is emitted under L-shaped cut-off lines, i.e. vertical and horizontal cutoff lines [2021-08]
F21W 2102/155
. . . .
having inclined and horizontal cutoff lines [2021-08]
F21W 2102/16
. . . .
having blurred cut-off lines [2021-08]
F21W 2102/165
. . .
the borderlines between emitted regions and dark regions other than cut-off lines being variable [2021-08]
F21W 2102/17
. .
for regions other than high beam or low beam [2021-08]
F21W 2102/18
. . .
for overhead signs [2021-08]
F21W 2102/19
. . .
for curves [2021-08]
F21W 2102/20
.
Illuminance distribution within the emitted light [2021-08]
F21W 2102/30
.
Fog lights [2021-08]
F21W 2102/40
.
the light being emitted to facilitate access to the vehicle [2021-08]
F21W 2103/00
Exterior vehicle lighting devices for signalling purposes [2021-08]
F21W 2103/10
.
Position lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/15
.
Side marker lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/20
.
Direction indicator lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/25
. .
for rear-view mirrors [2021-08]
F21W 2103/30
.
Hazard lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/35
.
Brake lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/40
.
Rear fog lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/45
.
Reversing lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/50
.
Registration plate lights [2021-08]
F21W 2103/55
.
Daytime running lights [DRL] [2021-08]
F21W 2103/60
.
Projection of signs from lighting devices, e.g. symbols or information being projected onto the road [2021-08]
F21W 2104/00
Exterior vehicle lighting devices for decorative purposes [2021-08]
F21W 2105/00
Combinations of lighting devices covered by codes F21W 2102/00 – F21W 2104/00 [2021-08]
F21W 2106/00
Interior vehicle lighting devices [2018-01]
F21W 2107/00
Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles [2018-01]
F21W 2107/10
.
for land vehicles [2018-01]
F21W 2107/13
. .
for cycles [2018-01]
F21W 2107/17
. . .
for motorcycles [2018-01]
F21W 2107/20
.
for water vehicles [2018-01]
F21W 2107/30
.
for aircraft [2018-01]
F21W 2111/00
Use or application of lighting devices or systems for signalling, marking or indicating, not provided for in codes F21W 2102/00 – F21W 2107/00 [2018-01]
F21W 2111/02
.
for roads, paths or the like [2013-01]
F21W 2111/023
. .
for pedestrian walkways [2013-01]
F21W 2111/027
. .
for indicating kerbs, steps or stairs [2013-01]
F21W 2111/04
.
for waterways [2013-01]
F21W 2111/043
. .
for lighthouses or lightships [2013-01]
F21W 2111/047
. .
for light-buoys [2013-01]
F21W 2111/06
.
for aircraft runways or the like [2013-01]
F21W 2111/08
.
for handles or handrails [2013-01]
F21W 2111/10
.
for personal use, e.g. hand-held [2013-01]
F21W 2121/00
Use or application of lighting devices or systems for decorative purposes, not provided for in codes F21W 2102/00 – F21W 2107/00 [2018-01]
F21W 2121/002
.
{Candle holders for birthday or anniversary cakes} [2015-10]
F21W 2121/004
.
{mounted on the exterior of houses or other buildings to illuminate parts thereof} [2015-10]
F21W 2121/006
.
{for illumination or simulation of snowy or iced items, e.g. icicle} [2015-10]
F21W 2121/008
.
{for simulation of a starry sky or firmament} [2015-10]
F21W 2121/02
.
for fountains [2013-01]
F21W 2121/04
.
for Christmas trees [2013-01]
F21W 2121/06
.
for personal wear [2013-01]
F21W 2131/00
Use or application of lighting devices or systems not provided for in codes F21W 2102/00-F21W 2121/00 [2018-01]
F21W 2131/10
.
Outdoor lighting [2013-01]
F21W 2131/1005
. .
{of working places, building sites or the like} [2015-10]
F21W 2131/101
. .
of tunnels or the like, e.g. under bridges [2013-01]
F21W 2131/103
. .
of streets or roads [2013-01]
F21W 2131/105
. .
of arenas or the like [2013-01]
F21W 2131/107
. .
of the exterior of buildings [2013-01]
F21W 2131/109
. .
of gardens [2013-01]
F21W 2131/20
.
Lighting for medical use [2013-01]
F21W 2131/202
. .
for dentistry [2013-01]
F21W 2131/205
. .
for operating theatres [2013-01]
F21W 2131/208
. .
for hospital wards [2013-01]
F21W 2131/30
.
Lighting for domestic or personal use [2013-01]
F21W 2131/3005
. .
{for books, i.e. reading lights attachable to books} [2015-10]
F21W 2131/301
. .
for furniture [2013-01]
F21W 2131/302
. .
for mirrors [2013-01]
F21W 2131/304
. .
for pictures [2013-01]
F21W 2131/305
. .
for refrigerators [2013-01]
F21W 2131/307
. .
for ovens [2013-01]
F21W 2131/308
. .
for aquaria [2013-01]
F21W 2131/40
.
Lighting for industrial, commercial, recreational or military use [2013-01]
F21W 2131/401
. .
for swimming pools [2013-01]
F21W 2131/402
. .
for working places [2013-01]
F21W 2131/403
. .
for machines [2013-01]
F21W 2131/4035
. . .
for sewing machines [2013-01]
F21W 2131/405
. .
for shop-windows or displays [2013-01]
F21W 2131/406
. .
for theatres, stages or film studios [2013-01]
F21W 2131/407
. .
for indoor arenas [2013-01]
F21W 2131/409
. .
for furnaces or kilns [2013-01]
F21W 2131/411
. .
for inspection of the interior of hollow structures, e.g. vessels, tubes [2013-01]