CPC Definition - Subclass A47D

Last Updated Version: 2022.08
FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN (school benches or desks A47B 39/00, A47B 41/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

All domestic furniture (including baby-carriers and baby-cots) structurally adapted to be used by children, if not provided in other part of the classification. 

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

School forms; Benches or forms combined with desks

A47B 39/00

School desks or tables

A47B 41/00

Informative references

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

Tables; Desks; Cabinets in general

A47B

Chairs; Sofas; Beds in general

A47C

Medical children's beds, chairs or supports

A61G

Vehicle seats for children

B60N 2/26

Hand-carts with adaptations for transporting children

B62B 3/144

Carriages for children

B62B 7/00

Perambulators or strollers

B62B 9/00

Children's chairs (chairs generally A47C; vehicle seats for children B60N 2/26)
References
Informative references

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

Children's chair convertible into tables

A47D 11/002

Chairs convertible into children's chairs

A47D 11/02

Rocking chairs for children

A47D 13/10

School forms; Benches or forms combined with desks

A47B 39/00

Chairs in general

A47C

Vehicle seats for children

B60N 2/26

Carriages for children; Perambulators

B62B 7/00, B62B 9/00

Special rules of classification

Reference A47C and B60N 2/26 are non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 1/00. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

{with trays (children's chairs combined with tables A47D 3/00)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter including a chair and an attached tray. The tray is an element having a horizontal surface (at least in an operative or use position) configured to support articles on top of it. In general, the tray is relatively small (a table encircling a chair is not considered a tray; see the references below) so that the supporting structure of the chair and tray is not substantially larger than required to support a chair alone. The tray is attached to only a single chair.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Children's chairs combined with tables

A47D 3/00

Informative references

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

Combinations of chairs and tables

A47B 83/02

{adjustable}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter in which the tray can be moved between and fixed in a plurality of use positions relative to the chair seat without the use of tools.

{movable to inoperative position}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter in which the tray is movable to a position in which it is not usable, e.g. due to its normally horizontal surface lying in a vertical plane, while remaining attached to the chair.

{removable}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter in which the tray is constructed so as to allow separation of the tray from the chair without destroying either one.

Foldable chairs {(foldable rocking-chairs A47D 13/101)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter in which the tray is movable to a position in which it is not usable, e.g. due to its normally horizontal surface lying in a vertical plane, while remaining attached to the chair.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Foldable rocking-chairs

A47D 13/101

{of high chair type}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter in which the seat of the chair is located, in normal use, at a height such that the feet of a seated child are typically at a substantial distance above the surface (e.g. floor) supporting the chair.

capable of being suspended from, or attached to, tables or other articles
References
Informative references

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

Vehicle seats for children

B60N 2/26

Children's tables {(school forms A47B 39/00; school desks or tables A47B 41/00)}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Children's tables if not provided in other part of the classification

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

School forms; Benches or forms combined with desks

A47B 39/00

School desks or tables

A47B 41/00

Informative references

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

Dressing-tables

A47D 5/00

Children's chairs convertible into tables

A47D 11/002

{surrounding the seat}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Subject matter including a table that surrounds a seat attached to the table.

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in A47D 3/001:

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Dressing-tables {or diaper changing supports} for children (chests of drawers A47B 67/00)
References
Informative references

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

Chests; Dressing-tables; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers

A47B 67/00

Special rules of classification

Reference A47B 67/00 is non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 5/00. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Children's beds (beds in general A47C)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Beds for children during the later period of their life, especially for already walking children.

References
Informative references

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

Small beds for newborns or infants, e.g. bassinets or cradles

A47D 9/00

Children's play-pens

A47D 13/06

Mattresses for children

A47D 15/001

Restraining devices, e.g. safety belts, contoured cushions or side bumpers for beds

A47D 15/008

Beds in general

A47C

Special rules of classification

Reference A47C is non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 7/00. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Cradles {; Bassinets}
Definition statement

This place covers:

Beds for children during the earliest period of their life, especially before they can walk.

References
Informative references

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

Children's beds

A47D 7/00

Convertible children's beds

A47D 11/005

Children's play-pens

A47D 13/06

Mattresses for children

A47D 15/001

Restraining devices, e.g. safety belts, contoured cushions or side bumpers for beds

A47D 15/008

Baby-incubators

A61G 11/00

with rocking mechanisms (devices for moving perambulators to and from B62B 9/22)
References
Informative references

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

Devices for moving perambulators to and from

B62B 9/22

Special rules of classification

Reference B62B 9/22 is non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 9/02. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Children's furniture convertible into other kinds of furniture, e.g. children's chairs or benches convertible into beds {or constructional play-furniture} (convertible furniture in general A47B 85/00)
References
Informative references

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

Children's chairs convertible from high chair to a low chair by reversing

A47D 1/04

Children's chair convertible to push chair

A47D 1/06

Children's chair convertible to rocking chair

A47D 1/08

Convertible furniture in general

A47B 85/00

Special rules of classification

Reference A47B 85/00 is non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 11/00. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Other nursery furniture (auxiliary or portable toilet seats for children A47K 13/06)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Nursery furniture if not provided in other part of the classification, e.g. baby feeding cushions.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

auxiliary or portable toilet seats for children

A47K 13/06

Baby-carriers; Carry-cots
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of the subject-matter classified in this group:

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Apparatus for helping babies to walk; Baby walkers (wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons A61H 3/04)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Baby walkers and harnesses for helping babies to walk.

References
Informative references

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

Wheeled walking aids for disabled persons

A61H 3/04

Carriages for children; Perambulators

B62B 7/00, B62B 9/00

Special rules of classification

Reference A61H 3/04 is non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 13/04. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

{Harnesses for helping babies to walk}
References
Informative references

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

Safety harnesses for already walking children

A47D 13/086

Children's {play-} pens
Definition statement

This place covers:

Children's play-pens having walls enclosing a child from all sides.

References
Informative references

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

Children's beds

A47D 7/00

Small beds for newborns or infants, e.g. bassinets or cradles

A47D 9/00

Mattresses for children

A47D 15/001

Devices for use in guiding or supporting children, e.g. safety harnesses
Definition statement

This place covers:

Devices for use in guiding or supporting children if not provided in other part of the classification, e.g. baby feeding cushions or harnesses for already walking children.

References
Informative references

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

Harnesses for helping babies to walk

A47D 13/046

Restraining devices in chairs

A47D 15/006

Restraining devices in bed, play-pens or cradles

A47D 15/008

Side bolsters for medical beds

A61G 7/0507

Adaptation of children's seats for seat belts

B60N 2/265, B60N 2/2803

Children's safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles

B60R 22/105

Hand carts children's safety belts

B62B 3/1452

Rocking-chairs (in general A47C 3/02; rocking horses A63G 15/00); {Indoor} swings (in general A63G 9/00) {; Baby bouncers}
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Rocking horses

A63G 15/00

Informative references

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

Children's chairs convertible to rocking chairs

A47D 1/08

Small beds for newborns or infants with rocking mechanisms

A47D 9/02

Rocking chairs in general

A47C 3/02

Swings in general

A63G 9/00

Devices for rocking or oscillating perambulators

B62B 9/22

Special rules of classification

References A47C 3/02 and A63G 9/00 are non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 13/10. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.

Accessories for children's furniture, e.g. safety belts (holders for {baby bottles or} bottles for medicinal feeding A61J 9/06; safety belts or body harnesses, in general A62B 35/00; {infant exercisers attachable to play-pens, beds or cradles A63H 33/006}; safety belts or body harnesses in land vehicles B60R 22/00; harnessing in aircraft B64D 25/06)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Accessories for domestic children's furniture, e.g. mattresses; restraining devices, safety belts, contoured cushions or side bumpers, or bed-cover holders preventing babies from throwing-off the bed covers.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Infant exercisers attachable to play-pens, beds or cradles

A63H 33/006

Informative references

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

Harnesses for helping babies to walk

A47D 13/046

Harnesses or restraining devices in order to evacuate a patient with the mattress

A61G 7/0504

Side bolsters for medical beds

A61G 7/0507

Holders for baby bottles

A61J 9/06

Safety belts or body harnesses in general

A62B 35/00

Adaptation of children's seats for seat belts

B60N 2/265, B60N 2/2803

Children's safety belts or body harnesses in vehicles

B60R 22/105

Hand carts children's safety belts

B62B 3/1452

Special rules of classification

References A61J 9/06, A62B 35/00, B60R 22/00 and B64D 25/06 are non-limiting in the subgroup A47D 13/10. CPC will be updated/corrected once this inconsistency is resolved in IPC.