CPC Definition - Subclass A41G
This place does not cover:
Artificial Christmas trees |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Floral handling | |
Christmas tree decorations | |
Processes for producing ornamental bodies, natural ornaments and imitations |
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
Garland | A wreath made of flowers, leaves, etc., worn on the head like a crown, or hung about an object for decoration. |
This place does not cover:
Floral handling | |
Christmas tree decorations | |
Processes for producing ornamental bodies, natural ornaments and imitations |
This place does not cover:
Decoration with light effects, holograms | |
Lighting with household decorative objects | |
Indicating arrangements with diodes | |
Illuminated signs, luminous advertising being electroluminescent | |
Circuits for light sources, controlling |
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Artificial grass blade shapes and sheet materials imitating grass, often used for decorating plants or flowerpots.
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Formation of filaments by cutting or fibrillating films | |
Flexible sheet glued on macromolecular material, characterised by their backing, e.g. secondary backing, back-sizing | |
Models for demonstration purposes of scenic effects, e.g. trees or rocks |
This group does not cover layered constructions with under surface simulating grass fields. Artificial turf with such layered constructions, often including drainage systems, is classified in E01C 13/08.
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
turf | a sod of grass, with the roots and earth adhering |
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The Figure illustrates a multicolour garland fabricating method for use in decoration field, involves taking garland in stack of sheet, taking another garland to ream another stack of sheet and integrating ends of stacks to combine two garlands together.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
garland | a wreath made of flowers, leaves, worn on the head like a crown or hung about an object for decoration |
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1. Adjustable wig

2. Wig comprising cap with nano-silver

This place does not cover:
Wigs for dolls only |
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The Figure illustrates a hand-braiding method for hair with skin net and wig produced thereby.
This place covers:
Hair filaments specially adapted for wigs.
Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
1. A hairpiece

Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of an underside of a hairpiece. The individual strands of the hairpiece (100) may be interwoven in a cap portion (304) adapted to fit on the head or other body section of the wearer.
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Figure 2 illustrates a process showing the starting hair groups 1 and 2, the combination or joinder of hair groups 1 and 2, and the final colour processing step.
Material aspects of hair filaments, such as chemical compositions, construction or shape or treatments applied thereto, are classified in the respective material scheme(s) (e.g. D01F, D01D, D06M) and may be designated under group D10B 2503/08 to indicate their intended use in wigs.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Chemical treatment of natural filaments or fibres | |
Mechanical methods in the manufacture of artificial filaments or fibres | |
Chemical features in the manufacture of artificial filaments | |
Preliminary treatment of fibres | |
Crimping or curling filaments or fibres | |
Finishing or dressing of filaments or fibres | |
Washing, bleaching or dry-cleaning filaments or fibres | |
Treatment of fibres not otherwise provided for in D06 | |
Materials or physical properties of filaments or fibres | |
Textiles for wigs |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Deodorisation of air | |
Body deodorants |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Hair fillers, e.g. wire gratings |
Wigs covering complete hair area of head are classified in group A41G 3/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering part of hair area of head (i.e. bald area) are classified in A41G 5/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering partial bald area are classified in group A41G 5/0006 and lower groups.
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
toupée | a patch of false hair or small wig to cover a bald spot |
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Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
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Figure 1 illustrates a toupée wearing acclimation in three suggested stages.
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Figure 2 illustrates a hairpiece with small leather washers (1) which are fixed to the hair and to the scalp by double sided adhesive tape. A network of threads (2) is stitched to these and three nets (3,5,6), of different sizes, are fixed to the threads and form the front, centre and parting. Made-to-measure hairpiece fixed to hair by using small washers (1) to cover baldness.
Wigs covering complete hair area of head are classified in group A41G 3/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering part of hair area of head (i.e. bald area) are classified in group A41G 5/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering partial bald area are classified in group A41G 5/0006 and lower groups.
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
toupée | a patch of false hair or small wig to cover a bald spot |
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Illustrative examples of subject matter classified in this place:
1.

Figure 1 illustrates hair addition for providing bump effect.
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Figure 2 illustrates decorated hairpieces and method for decorating hairpieces.
Wigs covering complete hair area of head are classified in A41G 3/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering part of hair area of head (i.e. bald area) are classified in group A41G 5/00 and lower groups.
Hairpieces covering partial bald area are classified in group A41G 5/0006 and lower groups.
Forming hair extensions from bundles of hair are classified in group A41G 5/0046 and lower groups.
Hairpieces held by head covering or headband are classified in group A41G 5/0093.
Hair extensions alone are classified in group A41G 5/004, but when hair extension is characterised by the fastening technique, classify only in group A41G 5/0053 and lower groups and not in group A41G 5/004.
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For hair extensions alone class in A41G 5/004, but when hair extension is characterized by the fastening technique, class only in A41G 5/0053 and lower groups and not in A41G 5/004.
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Applicators or tools for applying or removing hair extensions.
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The Figure illustrates a hair extension with method of application thereof and device for applying hair extensions.
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Joining of preformed plastic parts, by heating | |
Joining of preformed plastic parts, by internal stresses, i.e. shrinking |
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Hairpieces held by head covering or headband.
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The Figure illustrates an electric applicator (400) used to affix the artificial lash extensions to the natural lashes.
If the process for applying the artificial eyelashes or eyebrows is defined by use of a specific, inventive applicator or tool, classification should be made in group A41G 5/026 and not group A41G 5/027.
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Decorative mask

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Costumes | |
Disguises for artists for life-like imitation of creatures |
In this place, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
domino | a kind of loose cloak, apparel of Venetian origin, chiefly worn at masquerades, with a small mask covering the upper part of the face, by persons not personating a character, sometimes applied to the half-mask itself |
This place does not cover:
Treatment of bed feathers |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Duvets | |
Pillows | |
Loose filling materials for upholstery | |
Filling of cushions, mattresses | |
Non-woven fabrics formed by filamentary materials | |
Quilting and filling with feathers | |
Feather treatment in general |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Duvets | |
Pillows | |
Loose filling materials for upholstery | |
Filling of cushions, mattresses | |
Non-woven fabrics formed by filamentary materials | |
Quilting and filling with feathers | |
Feather treatment in general |