1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section F
  3. CPC Class F41
  4. CPC Subclass F41C
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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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F41C
SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR [2018-08]
NOTE

  • Attention is drawn to the definitions in Note (2) following the title of class F41.
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.
F41C 3/00
Pistols, e.g. revolvers (specially adapted for underwater use F41C 9/06; for slaughtering or stunning animals A22B; for shooting bolts into concrete constructions, metal walls or the like B25C) [2013-01]
F41C 3/005
.
{Toy guns, e.g. cannons, firing a projectile by means of the combustion of a propellant charge, e.g. a cap} [2013-01]
F41C 3/02
.
Signal pistols, e.g. Very pistols [2013-01]
F41C 3/04
.
Starting pistols; Alarm pistols {(F41C 3/06 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
F41C 3/06
.
Cap-firing pistols, e.g. toy pistols [2013-01]
F41C 3/08
. .
with band supply [2013-01]
F41C 3/10
. .
with rotatable cap carrier, e.g. drum [2013-01]
F41C 3/12
. .
with slidable cap carrier, e.g. clip (F41C 3/08 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F41C 3/14
.
Revolvers (F41C 3/10 takes precedence; sealing aspects F41A 3/76; using a revolving drum magazine for feeding revolver-type guns other than revolvers F41A 9/27; extractors or ejectors therefor F41A 15/02) [2013-01]
F41C 3/16
. .
Hinge-frame revolvers [2013-01]
F41C 7/00
Shoulder-fired smallarms, e.g. rifles, carbines, shotguns (specially adapted for underwater use F41C 9/06) [2013-01]
F41C 7/02
.
Pump-action guns, i.e. guns having a reciprocating handgrip beneath the barrel for loading or cocking [2013-01]
F41C 7/025
. .
{having hand-operated sliding barrels} [2013-01]
F41C 7/04
.
with reciprocating handgrip under the buttstock for loading or cocking [2013-01]
F41C 7/06
.
Lever-action guns, i.e. guns having a rocking lever for loading or cocking [2013-01]
F41C 7/11
.
Breakdown shotguns or rifles (hinge-frame revolvers F41C 3/16; breech mechanisms therefor F41A 3/58; cocking mechanisms therefor F41A 19/41) [2013-01]
F41C 7/12
.
{Gallery rifles; Parlour rifles} [2016-11]
F41C 9/00
Other smallarms, e.g. hidden smallarms or smallarms specially adapted for underwater use [2013-01]
F41C 9/02
.
Concealed pistols, e.g. in pencils [2013-01]
F41C 9/04
.
Walking-stick guns {(sticks combined with weapons A45B 3/14)} [2017-08]
F41C 9/06
.
Smallarms specially adapted for underwater use {(spring operated harpoon guns F41B 7/04; air pressure operated harpoon guns F41B 11/83)} [2015-07]
F41C 9/08
.
Muzzle-loading smallarms; Smallarms with flintlock mechanisms; Accessories therefor [2013-01]
F41C 9/085
. .
{Accessories for loading muzzle loading guns, e.g. magazines or tools for loading} [2013-01]
Details [2013-01]
F41C 23/00
Butts; Butt plates; Stocks {(handles for carrying smallarms F41C 33/08)} [2013-01]
F41C 23/02
.
Attachment of slings [2013-01]
F41C 23/04
.
Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts (articulated or collapsible guns F41A 11/04) [2013-01]
F41C 23/06
.
Stocks {or firearm frames} specially adapted for recoil reduction [2013-01]
F41C 23/08
. .
Recoil absorbing pads [2013-01]
F41C 23/10
.
Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers (F41C 23/12 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F41C 23/12
.
Auxiliary stocks for stabilising, or for transforming pistols, e.g. revolvers, into shoulder-fired guns [2013-01]
F41C 23/14
.
Adjustable stock or stock parts, i.e. adaptable to personal requirements, e.g. length, pitch, cast or drop [2013-01]
F41C 23/16
.
Forestocks; Handgrips; Hand guards (pump-action guns F41C 7/02) [2013-01]
F41C 23/18
.
characterised by the material used (F41C 23/08 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F41C 23/20
.
Butts; Butt plates; Mountings therefor (F41C 23/08, F41C 23/10, {F41C 23/14} take precedence) [2013-01]
F41C 23/22
.
Stocks having space for the storage of objects [2013-01]
F41C 27/00
Accessories; Details or attachments not otherwise provided for [2022-08]
F41C 27/04
.
Arrangements for mounting spades or shields (spades per se A01B 1/02; shields per se F41H 5/06) [2023-08]
F41C 27/06
.
Adaptations of smallarms for firing grenades, e.g. rifle grenades, or for firing riot-control ammunition; Barrel attachments therefor (signal pistols F41C 3/02) [2013-01]
F41C 27/16
.
Smallarms combined with thrusting or cutting weapons (thrusting or cutting weapons other than bayonets F41B 13/00); Bayonets; Bayonet mounts [2013-01]
F41C 27/18
. .
Bayonets; Bayonet mounts [2013-01]
F41C 27/20
.
Attachments for wire cutting [2013-01]
F41C 27/22
.
Balancing or stabilising arrangements {on the gun itself, e.g. balancing weights} [2013-01]
F41C 33/00
Means for wearing or carrying smallarms [2013-01]
F41C 33/001
.
{Shooting harnesses; Stabilising devices, e.g. straps on the body (balancing arrangements on the gun itself F41C 27/22)} [2013-01]
F41C 33/002
.
{Slings for carrying longguns, e.g. straps (attachment of slings F41C 23/02; shooting harnesses F41C 33/001)} [2013-01]
F41C 33/003
.
{Buttstock supports, i.e. devices for carrying the weight of long firearms in a substantially vertical orientation by supporting the buttstock (holsters F41C 33/02)} [2013-01]
F41C 33/005
. .
{combined with a second point of support remote from the buttstock, enabling hands-free carrying} [2013-01]
F41C 33/006
.
{Clips, hooks or the like, for carrying the weight of smallarms (holsters F41C 33/02)} [2013-01]
F41C 33/007
. .
{for long firearms, e.g. rifles} [2013-01]
F41C 33/008
. .
{for handguns, i.e. pistols or revolvers} [2013-01]
F41C 33/02
.
Holsters, i.e. cases for pistols having means for being carried or worn, e.g. at the belt or under the arm [2013-01]
F41C 33/0209
. .
{Pouch or pocket like containers for small arms covering all or most of the small arm} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0218
. . .
{having a flap substantially covering the opening of the pouch or pocket} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0227
. . .
{having a strap or other restraining element only covering the hammer or a part of the upper part of the small arm} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0236
. .
{Half-holsters covering by encircling only a part of the small arm, e.g. ghost-holsters} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0245
. .
{Skeleton-holsters, e.g. contacting only a minimal part of the small arm, e.g. contacting the muzzle, ejection port, chamber, trigger guard or hammer} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0254
. .
{with accommodation for auxiliary devices mounted on the small arm, e.g. telescopic sights, flashlights or laser-devices} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0263
. .
{having a locking system for preventing unauthorized or accidental removal of the small arm from the holster (F41C 33/0227 takes precedence)} [2018-01]
F41C 33/0272
. .
{having means for facilitating or accelerating the drawing of the small arm from the holster} [2013-01]
F41C 33/0281
. .
{with means for assisting in cocking or loading the small arm} [2013-01]
F41C 33/029
. .
{combined with electronic devices, e.g. GPS} [2013-01]
F41C 33/04
. .
Special attachments therefor [2013-01]
F41C 33/041
. . .
{for connecting a holster to a belt, webbing or other object} [2013-01]
F41C 33/043
. . . .
{for connection in more than one transversal position} [2013-01]
F41C 33/045
. . . .
{for connection in more than one rotational position around an axle, e.g. by using a rotatable connection} [2013-01]
F41C 33/046
. . .
{Webbing, harnesses, belts or straps for wearing holsters} [2013-01]
F41C 33/048
. . .
{for concealed carrying of a small arm} [2013-01]
F41C 33/06
.
Containers for carrying smallarms, e.g. safety boxes, gun cases (F41C 33/02 takes precedence) [2013-01]
F41C 33/08
.
Handles for carrying smallarms [2013-01]