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CPC Definition - Subclass A41H

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A41H
APPLIANCES OR METHODS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, e.g. FOR DRESS-MAKING OR FOR TAILORING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Sewing-machines, sewing appliances, seam-ripping devices

D05B

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Cutting tools or machines in general

B26

Weaving, braiding, lace-making, knitting or tufting

D03 - D05

Cutting or otherwise severing textile materials

D06H 7/00

Special rules of classification

Machines, appliances or methods for making a particular article of apparel should be classed in the relevant group for the machine, appliance or method concerned in A41H and also as additional information with the relevant symbol of the particular article of apparel concerned in A41B - A41F.

Measuring aids or methods
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Making patterns by modelling on the human body

A41H 3/04

Measuring persons for identification purposes

A61B 5/117

Measuring in general

G01B

in combination with marking
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Marking per se

D06H 1/00

Marking textile materials by passing a needle through the layers

D06H 1/003

Patterns for cutting-out; Methods of drafting or marking-out such patterns, e.g. on the cloth
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Woven fabrics characterised by the special disposition of the warp or weft threads

D03D 13/00

{Methods of drafting or marking-out patterns using computers (computer-aided design G06F 30/00)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Positioning patterns by cameras

B26D 5/007

Cutting & positioning patterns

B26D 7/015

Computer aided design (consult Lerbinger)

G06F 30/00

Optimisation of patterning, computer control of textile machines

G06Q 10/043

Shopping, electronic catalogue browsing, remote ordering

G06Q 30/0601

Computer 3D modelling

G06T 17/00

Digitization of patterns

G06V 10/46

Making patterns by copying
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Tracing-wheels

A41H 11/00

Dress forms; Bust forms; Stands
Definition statement

This place covers:

Also comprises tailors dummies.

References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Dummies, busts, or the like, e.g. for displaying garments

A47F 8/00

Contour figures for displaying garments

A47F 8/02

Devices or methods for trimming, levelling or straightening the hems of garments
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

On sewing machines

D05B

Cushions for needles or pins (A41H 19/00 takes precedence)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Boxes for needles or pins

A41H 19/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Frames, stands for sewing machines

D05B 75/00

Devices for applying chalk; Sharpening or holding chalk
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Writing or drawing implements

B43K

Articles for writing or drawing upon; Accessories for writing or drawing

B43L

Appliances or methods for marking-out, perforating or making buttonholes
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

By sewing

D05B

Mending garments by adhesives or adhesive patches
Special rules of classification

For patches avoiding wear & tear used in exterior protection of clothing, classify in A41D 27/12.

If these are adhesive mending patches, classify additionally in A41H 27/00.

Machines or appliances for folding the edges of collars, cuffs or the like while manufacturing
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Turning inside-out only

D06G 3/00

Machines, appliances or methods for setting fastener-elements on garments
References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

For shoes

A43D 100/00

By sewing

D05B

{Methods}
Special rules of classification

For setting buttons, buckles, snap, velcro etc

Setting hooks or eyes {(A41H 37/001, A41H 37/005 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

methods for setting fastener-elements on garments

A41H 37/001

Hand implements

A41H 37/005

Special rules of classification

Also comprises machines therefor.

Setting snap fasteners {(A41H 37/001, A41H 37/005 take precedence)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Methods for setting fastener-elements on garments

A41H 37/001

Hand implements

A41H 37/005

Special rules of classification

Comprises machines

Setting slide or glide fastener elements {(A41H 37/001, A41H 37/005 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Machines, mostly for setting flies.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Methods for setting fastener-elements on garments

A41H 37/001

Hand implements

A41H 37/005

References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Setting slide or glide fastener elements by sewing machine

D05B 35/064

Setting buckles {(A41H 37/001, A41H 37/005 take precedence)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Also comprises machines therefor.

Setting buttons {(A41H 37/001, A41H 37/005 take precedence; quick, thread-like anchoring means avoiding the use of a separate needle and thread A44B 1/185)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Also comprises machines therefor.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Methods for setting fastener-elements on garments

A41H 37/001

Hand implements

A41H 37/005

Thread-like anchoring means avoiding the use of a separate needle and thread

A44B 1/185

References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Sewing apparatus for buttons

D05B 3/16

Machines or appliances for making garments from natural or artificial fur
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Fur garments

A41D 5/00

Making articles from leather

B68F 1/00

Manufacture and treatment of leather

C14B 1/00

Artificial leather

D06N 3/00

Multi-step production lines for making clothes
Definition statement

This place covers:

The production lines of clothes and disposable garments (not to include diapers).

References
References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Sewing units consisting of combinations of several sewing machines

D05B 25/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Apparatus or process for manufacturing of absorbent pads, e.g. diapers

A61F 13/15577

Producing wearing apparel from plastics

B29D 99/0064

Factory control systems, data acquisition

G05B 19/4183

Other methods, machines or appliances
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Cutting by laser beam

B23K 26/00

Cutting machines or appliances for use in the tailoring trade

B26F 1/00

Decorative bow structures

D04D 7/10

Cutting textiles

D06H 7/00

{Cloth spreading or piling apparatus in view of its cutting (folding webs transversely B65H 45/10)}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Laser cutting

B23K 26/00

Cutting in general

B26F 1/00

Severing by fluid jet

B26F 3/00

Special type of machines for printing textile

B41F 17/003

Folding webs transversely

B65H 45/10

Cutting textiles

D06H 7/00

Handling garment parts or blanks, e.g. feeding, piling, separating or reversing
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Handling thin material in general

B65H

Web delivery incorporating cutting

B65H 35/00

Web delivery incorporating application of adhesive

B65H 37/04

{Folding, unfolding or turning over}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Packaging methods for garments

B65B 25/20

Folding garments in laundering

D06F 89/02

Pleating textiles

D06J 1/12

Joining garment parts or blanks by gluing or welding (mending garments by adhesives or adhesive patches A41H 27/00) {; Gluing presses}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Mending garments by adhesives or adhesive patches

A41H 27/00

References out of a residual place

Examples of places in relation to which this place is residual:

Joining during the manufacture of particular garments, except by gluing or welding, see relevant subclasses for those garments, e.g.

A41D

Hems or seams made by welding or gluing

A41D 27/245

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Joining of preformed parts

B29C 65/00

Ultrasonic welding

B29C 65/08

Methods of joining or sewing machines with adhesive without thread

B29C 65/48

Joining of preformed parts using adhesive, characterised by the way of applying the adhesive

B29C 65/52

Welding and severing

B29C 65/74

Welding and severing by means of ultrasonic vibrations, using the same tool for welding and severing

B29C 65/7443

Layered products using adhesive

B32B 7/12

Laminating using adhesive

B32B 37/1284

Adhesive processes in general

C09J 5/00

Forming selvedges by adhesion

D03D 47/50

Joining by sewing

D05B

Treating selvedges or other edges

D06C 25/00

Seaming textiles

D06H 5/00

Thermal or chemical fixing of seams, hems and cuttings

D06M 23/18

Special rules of classification

Methods of joining or sewing machines with adhesive without thread are typically classified in B29C 65/00 and in A41H 43/04.