WebCPC CPC COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION

A47C CHAIRS (seats specially adapted for vehicles B60N 2/00; {hunting stands, e.g. hunting seats A01M 31/02; seats adapted for angling, e.g. fisherman's seats A01K 97/22; bath seats A47K 3/12; shower seats A47K 3/282; chairs with toilet means A47K 11/04; seats for surgeons, dentists A61B 19/00J; chairs for disabled persons A61G 5/00; operating chairs, dental chairs, physiotherapeutic chairs, gynaecological chairs A61G 15/00; chairs with massage means A61H 1/00B4; ski-lift seats B61B 12/002; rail vehicles seats B61D 33/00; vessel furniture, e.g. boat seats B63B 29/04; aircraft seats B64D 11/06}); SOFAS; BEDS (upholstery in general B68G; {beds specially adapted for nursing A61G 7/00; sleeping accomodation for caravans B60P 3/38, sleeping accommodation for rail vehicles B61D 31/00; sleeping accommodation for load-carrying vehicles B62D 33/0612; berths for vessels B63B 29/10})

  WARNING - [C2012.05]

  The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
   A47C 1/038 covered by A47C 1/035B
   A47C 23/053 covered by A47C 23/05B, A47C 23/05B2, A47C 23/05B3

  Chairs; Stools; Benches

A47C 1/00 Chairs adapted for special purposes (features relating to vertical adjustability A47C 3/20; convertible chairs A47C 13/00; chairs or personal conveyances specially adapted for patients or disabled persons A61G 5/00; operating chairs, dental chairs A61G 15/00)

A47C 1/02 ・Reclining or easy chairs (supports for parts of body A47C 7/36, A47C 7/50, A47C 7/54)

A47C 1/022 ・・having independently-adjustable supporting parts

A47C 1/023 ・・・the parts being horizontally-adjustable seats; {Expandable seats or the like,e.g. seats with horizontally adjustable parts}

A47C 1/024 ・・・the parts, being the back-rest, or the back-rest and seat unit, having adjustable {and lockable} inclination

A47C 1/0242 ・・・・{by electric motors}

A47C 1/0244 ・・・・{by fluid means}

A47C 1/0246 ・・・・{by means of screw-and-nut mechanism}

A47C 1/0248 ・・・・{by chains, ropes or belts}

A47C 1/025 ・・・・by means of a {rack-and-pinion} or like gearing mechanism

A47C 1/026 ・・・・by means of peg-and-notch or {pawl-and-ratchet} mechanism

A47C 1/0265 ・・・・・{positioned under the arm-rests}

A47C 1/027 ・・・・by means of clamps or friction locking members

A47C 1/028 ・・・for changing a straight chair into an easy chair, {e.g. by inverting or tilting seat and back-rest in the base frame or by overturning the whole chair}

A47C 1/029 ・・・・by changing the length or the inclination of the legs {(varying the height of a seat by inclining the legs A47C 3/36)}

A47C 1/03 ・・・the parts being arm-rests {(conversion into a bed A47C 17/12)}

A47C 1/031 ・・having coupled adjustable supporting parts

A47C 1/032 ・・・the parts being movably-coupled seat and back-rest (A47C 1/035 takes precedence)

A47C 1/03205 ・・・・{having adjustable and lockable inclination}

A47C 1/03211 ・・・・・{by electric motors}

A47C 1/03216 ・・・・・{by fluid means}

A47C 1/03222 ・・・・・{by means of screw-and-nut mechanism}

A47C 1/03227 ・・・・・{by chains, ropes or belts}

A47C 1/03233 ・・・・・{by means of a rack-and-pinion or like gearing mechanism}

A47C 1/03238 ・・・・・{by means of peg-and-notch or pawl-and-ratchet mechanism}

A47C 1/03244 ・・・・・・{positioned under the arm-rests}

A47C 1/0325 ・・・・・{by means of clamps or friction locking members}

A47C 1/03255 ・・・・{with a central column, e.g. rocking office chairs (seat and back-rest not movably coupled A47C 3/026)}

A47C 1/03261 ・・・・{characterised by elastic means}

A47C 1/03266 ・・・・・{with adjustable elasticity}

A47C 1/03272 ・・・・・{with coil springs}

A47C 1/03277 ・・・・・{with leaf springs}

A47C 1/03283 ・・・・・{with fluid springs}

A47C 1/03288 ・・・・・{with resilient blocks}

A47C 1/03294 ・・・・{slidingly movable in the base frame, e.g. by rollers}

A47C 1/033 ・・・・the coupling member being a flexible strip

A47C 1/034 ・・・the parts including a leg-rest or foot-rest (A47C 1/037 takes precedence; {supports for the feet or the legs coupled to fixed parts of the chair A47C 7/50; independent foot-rests or leg-rests A47C 16/02})

A47C 1/0342 ・・・・{in combination with movable backrest-seat unit or back-rest}

A47C 1/0345 ・・・・・{characterised by foot-rests actuated by lazy-tongs}

A47C 1/0347 ・・・・・{characterised by the backrest-seat unit or back-rest slidingly movable in the base frame, e.g. by rollers}

A47C 1/035 ・・・・in combination with movably coupled seat and back-rest, {i.e. the seat and back-rest being movably coupled in such a way that the extension mechanism of the foot-rest is actuated at least by the relative movements of seat and backrest}

A47C 1/0352 ・・・・・{characterised by coupled seat and back-rest slidingly movable in the base frame. e.g. by rollers}

A47C 1/0355 ・・・・・actuated by linkages, e.g. lazy-tongs mechanisms

A47C 1/036 ・・・the parts including a head-rest

A47C 1/037 ・・・・in combination with a leg-rest or foot-rest

A47C 1/04 ・Hairdressers` or similar chairs, {e.g. beauty salon chairs}

A47C 1/06 ・・adjustable

A47C 1/08 ・・with auxiliary seats (insertable seats for children A47C 1/11)

A47C 1/10 ・・with head-rests; with paper holders

A47C 1/11 ・・Accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. seats for children

A47C 1/12 ・Theatre, auditorium, or similar chairs (seats {detachably mounted on} stadium benches A47C 1/16)

A47C 1/121 ・・having tipping-up seats

A47C 1/122 ・・・tipping-up sideways

A47C 1/124 ・・Separate chairs, connectible together into a row

A47C 1/126 ・・stowable in floor or wall

A47C 1/13 ・・Indicators; Devices for reserving or the like {(coin-freed apparatus for seats or footstools G07F 17/08)}

A47C 1/14 ・Beach chairs; {Chairs for outdoor use, e.g. chairs for relaxation or sun-tanning}

A47C 1/143 ・・{Chaise longues}

A47C 1/146 ・・{of legless type}

A47C 1/16 ・{Chairs or} seats detachably mounted on stadium benches (detachably mounted children`s chairs A47D 1/10)

A47C 3/00 Chairs characterised by structural features; Chairs or stools with rotatable or vertically-adjustable seats (A47C 1/00, A47C 4/00 take precedence)

A47C 3/02 ・Rocking chairs (specially for children A47D 13/10)

A47C 3/021 ・・having elastic frames

A47C 3/023 ・・・made of tubular material

A47C 3/025 ・・with seat, or seat and back-rest unit elastically {or pivotally} mounted in a rigid {base} frame

A47C 3/0252 ・・・{connected only by an elastic member positioned between seat and base frame}

A47C 3/0255 ・・・{pivotally mounted in the base frame, e.g. swings}

A47C 3/0257 ・・・{slidingly movable in the base frame, e.g. by rollers}

A47C 3/026 ・・・with central column, e.g. rocking office chairs ; Tilting chairs

A47C 3/027 ・・・with curved rocking members between seat and {base} frame

A47C 3/029 ・・with curved rocking members resting on the floor

A47C 3/03 ・・Locking members (A47C 3/027 takes precedence)

A47C 3/04 ・Stackable chairs; Nesting chairs

A47C 3/045 ・・{with tipping-up seats}

A47C 3/12 ・with shell-shape seat and back-rest unit, e.g. having arm rests

A47C 3/14 ・of asymmetrical shape

A47C 3/16 ・of legless type, e.g. with seat directly resting on the floor (A47C 3/14 takes precedence; detachably mounted on stadium benches A47C 1/16; children's chairs mounted on back-rest of chair A47D 1/10, {legless beach chairs A47C 1/146; inflatable chairs A7C4/54}); Hassocks; Pouffes

A47C 3/18 ・Chairs or stools with rotatable seat (adjustable in height by rotation A47C 3/24)

A47C 3/185 ・・{self-returning to the original position}

A47C 3/20 ・Chairs or stools with vertically-adjustable seats (tables with variable height A47B 9/00; {locking of telescopic systems in general F16B 7/10})

A47C 3/22 ・・with balancing device, e.g. by spring, by weight

A47C 3/24 ・・with vertical spindle

A47C 3/245 ・・・{resiliently supported}

A47C 3/26 ・・with vertical, {or inclined} toothed rack; {with peg-and-notch mechanism}

A47C 3/265 ・・・{with rack-and-pinion gearing}

A47C 3/28 ・・with clamps acting on vertical rods

A47C 3/285 ・・・{with radially expansible clamping elements telescopically engaged in a tube or the like}

A47C 3/30 ・・with vertically-acting fluid cylinder

A47C 3/32 ・・with flexible height-adjusting means, e.g. rope, chain

A47C 3/34 ・・with pins coacting with holes {or bolt-and-nut adjustment}

A47C 3/36 ・・with means, or adapted, for inclining the legs of the chair or stool for varying height of seat

A47C 3/38 ・・with additional seat or additional legs for varying height of seat

A47C 3/40 ・・Telescopic guides

A47C 4/00 Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs (of tubular metal type A47C 5/10; children`s foldable chairs A47D 1/02)

A47C 4/02 ・Dismountable chairs

A47C 4/021 ・・{connected by slotted joints}

A47C 4/022 ・・{connected by bars or wires}

A47C 4/024 ・・{having integral back-rest and rear leg}

A47C 4/025 ・・{having integral back-rest and front leg}

A47C 4/027 ・・{having integral seat and rear leg}

A47C 4/028 ・・{Upholstered chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or wooden chairs}

A47C 4/03 ・・Non-upholstered {chairs, e.g. metal, plastic or} wooden chairs

A47C 4/04 ・Folding chairs with inflexible seats

A47C 4/045 ・・{foldable side to side only}

A47C 4/06 ・・Attachment of upholstery or fabric to frames (in general A47C 31/02)

A47C 4/08 ・・having a frame made of wood or plastics

A47C 4/10 ・・・with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe

A47C 4/12 ・・・・of adjustable type (A47C 4/14 takes precedence)

A47C 4/14 ・・・・with cross legs

A47C 4/16 ・・・・・of adjustable type

A47C 4/18 ・・having a frame made of metal

A47C 4/20 ・・・with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe

A47C 4/22 ・・・・of adjustable type (A47C 4/24 takes precedence)

A47C 4/24 ・・・・with cross legs

A47C 4/26 ・・・・・of adjustable type

A47C 4/28 ・Folding chairs with flexible coverings for the seat or back elements

A47C 4/283 ・・{foldable side to side only}

A47C 4/286 ・・{foldable side to side and front to back, e.g. umbrella type}

A47C 4/30 ・・Attachment of upholstery or fabric to frames (in general A47C 31/02)

A47C 4/32 ・・having a frame made of wood or plastics

A47C 4/34 ・・・with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe

A47C 4/36 ・・・・of adjustable type (A47C 4/38 takes precedence)

A47C 4/38 ・・・・with cross legs

A47C 4/40 ・・・・・of adjustable type

A47C 4/42 ・・having a frame made of metal

A47C 4/44 ・・・with legs pivotably connected to seat or underframe

A47C 4/46 ・・・・of adjustable type (A47C 4/48 takes precedence)

A47C 4/48 ・・・・with cross legs

A47C 4/50 ・・・・・of adjustable type

A47C 4/52 ・Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to {self contained carrying case, e.g. } trunk shape (trunk tables A47B 3/10)

A47C 4/54 ・inflatable chairs (connection of valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)

A47C 5/00 Chairs of special materials

A47C 5/005 ・{of paper, cardboard or similar pliable material}

A47C 5/02 ・{of woven material, e.g.} basket chairs

A47C 5/04 ・Metal chairs, e.g. tubular (of rocking type A47C 3/023; of non-tubular folding, collapsible, or dismountable type A47C 4/00)

A47C 5/043 ・・{of tubular non-circular cross-section}

A47C 5/046 ・・{of non-tubular cross-section}

A47C 5/06 ・・Special adaptation of seat upholstery or fabric for attachment to tubular chairs

A47C 5/08 ・・Tubular chairs having sheathed tubes; Adaptation of sheathed tubes thereto

A47C 5/10 ・・Tubular chairs of foldable, collapsible, or dismountable type

A47C 5/12 ・of plastics, with or without reinforcement

A47C 5/125 ・・{completely made of foam material}

A47C 5/14 ・characterised by the use of laminated wood

A47C 7/00 Parts, details, or accessories of chairs or stools (attaching to floor A47B 91/08)

A47C 7/002 ・{Chair or stool bases (A47C 3/20 takes precedence)}

A47C 7/004 ・・{for chairs or stools with central column, e.g. office chairs}

A47C 7/006 ・・{with castors}

A47C 7/008 ・・{for uneven surfaces}

A47C 7/02 ・Seat parts (adaptation of seats to mounting in tubular chairs A47C 5/06; such parts not restricted to chairs A47C 23/00; removable upholstered units or cushions A47C 27/00)

A47C 7/021 ・・{Detachable or loose seat cushions}

A47C 7/022 ・・{especially profiled for adaptation to body contour}

A47C 7/024 ・・{with double seats}

A47C 7/025 ・・{Springs not otherwise provided for in A47C 7/22 - A47C 7/35}

A47C 7/027 ・・・{with elastomeric springs (A47C 7/282 takes precedence)}

A47C 7/028 ・・・{with wooden springs, e.g. slated type}

A47C 7/14 ・・of adjustable shape; elastically mounted

A47C 7/16 ・・Seats made of wooden, plastics, or metal sheet material; Panel seats

A47C 7/18 ・・having foamed material included in cushioning part (foamed material mattresses A47C 27/14)

A47C 7/185 ・・・{with a stiff, rigid support}

A47C 7/20 ・・・with reinforcement {in the foam layer}

A47C 7/22 ・・Straps or the like for {direct user support or for} carrying upholstery

A47C 7/24 ・・Upholstered seats (A47C 7/18 takes precedence)

A47C 7/26 ・・・with reinforcement {of the external layer of the upholstery, e.g. vandal resistant}

A47C 7/28 ・・with tensioned springs, e.g. of flat type

A47C 7/282 ・・・{with mesh-like supports, e.g. elastomeric membranes}

A47C 7/285 ・・・{with metal strips or webs}

A47C 7/287 ・・・{with combinations of different types flat type tensioned springs}

A47C 7/30 ・・・with springs meandering in a flat plane

A47C 7/32 ・・・with tensioned cords, e.g. of elastic type, in a flat plane

A47C 7/34 ・・with springs in compression, e.g. coiled

A47C 7/342 ・・・{Edge stiffeners}

A47C 7/345 ・・・[N. of adjustable resilience]

A47C 7/347 ・・・{with means for connecting springs to each other or to seat frame}

A47C 7/35 ・・Combinations of different types of springs; Adjustable springs; Attachment of springs to other springs or to {the base} frame; {Springs for seat parts not provided for in other groups of this subclass}

A47C 7/36 ・Support for the head or the back

A47C 7/38 ・・for the head {(adjustable coupled to reclining or easy chairs A47C 1/036; for operating or dental chairs A61G 15/00; for car seats B60N 2/48)}

A47C 7/383 ・・・{Detachable or loose head- or neck-supports, e.g. horse-shoe shaped (detachable head rests for cars B60N 2/4879)}

A47C 7/386 ・・・{Detachable covers for headrests}

A47C 7/40 ・・for the back

A47C 7/402 ・・・{adjustable in height}

A47C 7/405 ・・・{with double backrests}

A47C 7/407 ・・・{of collapsible type}

A47C 7/42 ・・・of detachable {or loose} type {(detachable or loose back supports associated with beds A47C 20/027)}

A47C 7/425 ・・・・{Supplementary back-rests to be positioned on a back-rest or the like}

A47C 7/44 ・・・with elastically-mounted {back-rest or backrest-seat unit in the base} frame

A47C 7/441 ・・・・{with adjustable elasticity}

A47C 7/443 ・・・・{with coil springs}

A47C 7/445 ・・・・{with leaf springs}

A47C 7/446 ・・・・{with fluid springs}

A47C 7/448 ・・・・{with resilient blocks}

A47C 7/46 ・・・with special, e.g. adjustable, {lumbar region support} profile; "Ackerblom" profile chairs

A47C 7/462 ・・・・{adjustable by mechanical means}

A47C 7/465 ・・・・・{by pulling an elastic cable}

A47C 7/467 ・・・・{adjustable by fluid means}

A47C 7/48 ・・・of freely-rotatable type

A47C 7/50 ・Supports for the feet or the legs {coupled to fixed parts of the chair}(coupled to other adjustable parts {of the chair}A47C 1/034, A47C 1/037; {stand-alone rests or supports for the feet or the legs, e.g.} footstools A47C 16/02)

A47C 7/503 ・・{with double foot-rests or leg-rests}

A47C 7/506 ・・{of adjustable type}

A47C 7/52 ・・of detachable type

A47C 7/54 ・Supports for the arms

A47C 7/543 ・・{movable to inoperative position}

A47C 7/546 ・・{of detachable type}

A47C 7/56 ・Parts or details of tipping-up chairs, e.g. of theatre chairs

A47C 7/563 ・・{provided with a back-rest moving with the seat}

A47C 7/566 ・・{Resiliently mounted seat or back-rest}

A47C 7/58 ・・Hinges, e.g. for mounting chairs in a curved row (hinges for wings in general E05D)

A47C 7/60 ・・Use of locks or ledges for limiting the seat movement {(coin-freed apparatus for seats or footstools G07F 17/08)}

A47C 7/62 ・Accessories for chairs

A47C 7/64 ・・Hat or coat holders

A47C 7/66 ・・Means to protect against weather

A47C 7/68 ・・Arm-rest tables; {or back-rest tables (suspended or hinged panels forming a table A47B 5/00); Cup holders}

A47C 7/70 ・・・of foldable {or detachable} type

A47C 7/72 ・・Adaptations for incorporating lamps, radio sets, bars, telephones, ventilation, heating or cooling arrangements or the like

A47C 7/725 ・・・{for illumination, e.g. lamps}

A47C 7/74 ・・・for ventilation, heating or cooling {(actuated by rocking the chair A47C 3/02)}

A47C 7/742 ・・・・{for ventilating or cooling (A47C 31/116 takes precedence)}

A47C 7/744 ・・・・・{with active means, e.g. by using air blowers or liquid pumps}

A47C 7/746 ・・・・・{without active means, e.g. with openings or heat conductors}

A47C 7/748 ・・・・{for heating}

A47C 9/00 Stools for specified purposes (with rotatable seats A47C 3/18; with vertically adjustable seats A47C 3/20; footstools A47C 16/02; prayer stools A47C 16/04; platforms or seat-boxes specially adapted for angling A01K 97/22){other seating furniture for specified purposes A47C 15/004}

A47C 9/002 ・{with exercising means or having special therapeutic or ergonomic effects}

A47C 9/005 ・・{with forwardly inclined seat, e.g. with a knee-support}

A47C 9/007 ・{High stools, e.g. bar stools (children's high chairs A47D 1/00)}

A47C 9/02 ・Office stools {not provided for in main groups A47C 1/00, A47C 3/00 or A47C 7/00}; Workshop stools

A47C 9/022 ・・{movably mounted on a working-table or the like (for hairdressers A47C 1/08)}

A47C 9/025 ・・{Stools for standing or leaning against, e.g. in a semi-standing or half-seated position}

A47C 9/027 ・・{Stools for work at ground level}

A47C 9/04 ・Milking stools

A47C 9/06 ・Wall stools; {Stools hingedly mounted against the wall}

A47C 9/08 ・Music stools

A47C 9/10 ・Camp, travelling, or sports stools (walking sticks or umbrellas convertible into seats, hunting sticks A45B 5/00)

A47C 9/105 ・・{having several foldable or detachable legs converging in one point}

A47C 11/00 Benches not otherwise provided for (school forms A47B 39/00)

A47C 11/005 ・{having multiple separate seats}

A47C 11/02 ・Church benches; Confessionals

A47C 12/00 Step-stools

  NOTE - Folding or collapsing actions, of interest apart from any conversion between the step and seat functions, are classified in group A47C 4/00

A47C 12/02 ・requiring conversion between the step and seat functions

A47C 13/00 Convertible chairs, stools, or benches (step-stools requiring conversion between the step and seat functions A47C 12/02; stretchers, for patients or disabled persons, convertible into chairs A61G 1/017)

A47C 13/005 ・{Modular seating (chairs connectible into a row A47C 1/124)}

A47C 15/00 Other seating furniture (school forms A47B 39/00)

A47C 15/002 ・{Corner seating furniture, e.g. corner sofas (changing corner couches into double bed A47C 17/36)}

A47C 15/004 ・{Seating furniture for specified purposes not covered by main groups A47C 1/00 or A47C 9/00}

A47C 15/006 ・・{Floating seats (floatable vessel furniture for life-saving B63C 9/30)}

A47C 15/008 ・・{for sexual intercourse}

A47C 16/00 {Stand-alone} rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head (associated with chairs A47C 7/00; associated with beds or sofas A47C 20/00)

A47C 16/005 ・{Back-rests}

A47C 16/02 ・Footstools; Foot-rests; Leg-rests

A47C 16/025 ・・{adjustable, swivelling, rocking}

A47C 16/04 ・Prayer-stools; Kneeling stools; Kneeling supports (hassocks or pouffes A47C 3/16)

  Sofas; Beds

  NOTE - In groups A47C 17/00 to A47C 27/00, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
  - "bedstead" is used only for the frame of a bed;
  - "bed" includes bedsteads combined with spring mattresses, stuffed mattresses, or similar means to enable the lying of persons thereon;
  - "spring mattresses" do not include any stuffed material;
  - "stuffed mattresses" may include metal springs.

A47C 17/00 Sofas; Couches; Beds (bedsteads 19/00; spring mattresses A47C 23/00; divan bases A47C 23/00; stuffed mattresses A47C 27/00; beds with special provisions for nursing A61G 7/00)

A47C 17/02 ・Sofas, couches, settees, or the like, without movable parts

A47C 17/04 ・{Seating furniture, e.g.} sofas, couches, settees, or the like, with movable parts [changeable to beds]; Chair beds

A47C 17/045 ・・{Seating furniture having loose or by fabric hinge connected cushions changeable to beds}

A47C 17/12 ・・changeable to beds by tilting or extending the arm-rests

A47C 17/13 ・・{Seating furniture having non-movable backrest} changeable {to beds} by increasing the available {seat} part, e.g. by drawing {seat cushion} forward

A47C 17/132 ・・・{with multiple seat cushions}

A47C 17/134 ・・・・{by lifting or tilting}

A47C 17/136 ・・・{with a single seat cushion}

A47C 17/138 ・・・・{by lifting or tilting}

A47C 17/14 ・・changeable to beds by removing parts only

A47C 17/16 ・・{Seating furniture} changeable to beds by tilting or pivoting the back-rest

A47C 17/161 ・・・{with back-rest made of multiple movable cushions}

A47C 17/162 ・・・{with adjustable back-rest}

A47C 17/163 ・・・{and a foot-rest}

A47C 17/165 ・・・with forward tiltable back-rest, e.g. back cushion

A47C 17/1655 ・・・・{forming top surface of the bed with non-rotatable seat cushion}

A47C 17/17 ・・・with coupled movement of back-rest and seat

A47C 17/175 ・・・・with tilting or lifting seat-back-rest pivot

A47C 17/1753 ・・・・・{by sliding, e.g. by rollers}

A47C 17/1756 ・・・・・{by pivoted linkages}

A47C 17/18 ・・・and tilting or pivoting the arm-rest

A47C 17/20 ・・・thereby uncovering one or more auxiliary parts previously hidden (A47C 17/22 takes precedence)

A47C 17/207 ・・・・with seat cushion consisting of {multiple} superposed parts, at least one lower {hidden} part being used to form part of the {bed} surface

A47C 17/2073 ・・・・・{by sliding forward}

A47C 17/2076 ・・・・・{by lifting or tilting}

A47C 17/213 ・・・・the surface, when used for lying down {in a bed position}, consisting of one side of the {seating furniture} seat frame and the back-rest frame

A47C 17/22 ・・{Seating furniture having non-movable back-rest changeable to beds} with means for uncovering a previously hidden mattress or similar bed part

A47C 17/225 ・・・{with hidden separate full size mattress frame unfolded out of the base frame}

A47C 17/23 ・・・the lying down {bed} surface partly consisting of one side of the seat

A47C 17/24 ・・・with only one movable part being tiltable about a horizontal axis

A47C 17/26 ・・・・tiltable to an overturned position

A47C 17/28 ・・・・having means to lift the tilting axis

A47C 17/30 ・・・two or more parts being rotatable about a vertical axis

A47C 17/32 ・・Changing a single bed into a double bed by extending, pivoting, or tilting a previously hidden second mattress or other bed part

A47C 17/34 ・・Joining seats, chairs, or couches to form beds

A47C 17/36 ・・・Changing corner couches into a double bed

A47C 17/37 ・・Changing sofas or the like into beds by means of furniture other than seats or chairs

A47C 17/38 ・Wall beds

A47C 17/40 ・・having balancing members, e.g. weights, springs

A47C 17/42 ・・having supporting legs with fixed position on the floor, e.g. attached thereto

A47C 17/44 ・・・having means on the supporting legs facilitating the removal of the bed from its place

A47C 17/46 ・・characterised by a rigid mattress-supporting member

A47C 17/48 ・・characterised by two or more relatively-movable {mattress-support} parts

A47C 17/50 ・・characterised by their shape, e.g. multiple-wall beds

A47C 17/52 ・Cabinet beds; Table beds, or like beds; Wardrobe beds

A47C 17/54 ・・in which the cabinet or the like is tilted with the bed

A47C 17/56 ・・pivotable on both horizontal and vertical axis

A47C 17/58 ・・with extensible mattress support

A47C 17/60 ・・the cabinet being essentially changed in shape in sleeping position of the bed

A47C 17/62 ・・Table beds; Billard table beds, or like beds {(convertible tables A47B 85/06)}

A47C 17/64 ・Travelling or camp beds (adjusting members for rests A47C 20/00; travelling or camp sacks or packs convertible into beds or mattresses A45F 4/06; stretchers A61G 1/00)

A47C 17/645 ・・{dismountable}

A47C 17/66 ・・having specially-adapted body-carrying surfaces

A47C 17/68 ・・only the legs being foldable

A47C 17/70 ・・the bed frame being foldable about a horizontal axis

A47C 17/705 ・・・{with detachable legs}

A47C 17/72 ・・・having cross legs (A47C 17/82 takes precedence)

A47C 17/74 ・・the bed being foldable about a vertical axis

A47C 17/76 ・・having extensible, e.g. telescopic parts

A47C 17/78 ・・held in shape by stressed cords

A47C 17/80 ・・adapted to be used in or connected to vehicles

A47C 17/82 ・・Trunk beds; Travelling-case or like beds

A47C 17/84 ・Suspended beds, e.g. suspended from ceiling (hammocks A45F 3/22)

A47C 17/86 ・Parts or details for beds, sofas or couches only not fully covered in a single one of the sub-groups A47C 17/02, A47C 17/04, A47C 17/38, A47C 17/52, A47C 17/64, or A47C 17/84; {Drawers in or under beds}

A47C 19/00 Bedsteads (spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead A47C 23/00; bed jointing members or fittings for bedsteads F16B)

A47C 19/005 ・{dismountable}

A47C 19/02 ・Parts or details of bedsteads not fully covered in a single one of the following sub-groups, e.g. bed rails, post rails

A47C 19/021 ・・{Bedstead frames}

A47C 19/022 ・・・{Head or foot boards}

A47C 19/024 ・・・{Legs}

A47C 19/025 ・・・{Direct mattress support frames, Cross-bars}

A47C 19/027 ・・・・{with means for preventing frame from sagging}

A47C 19/028 ・・{for joining separate bedsteads}

A47C 19/04 ・Extensible bedsteads, e.g. with adjustment of length, width, height (for children`s beds A47D 7/00)

A47C 19/045 ・・{with entire frame height or inclination adjustments}

A47C 19/12 ・Folding bedsteads (travelling or camp beds A47C 17/64)

A47C 19/122 ・・{foldable head to foot only}

A47C 19/124 ・・{foldable side to side only}

A47C 19/126 ・・{foldable side to side and head to foot, e.g. umbrella type}

A47C 19/128 ・・{only legs being foldable}

A47C 19/14 ・・of the lazy-tongs type

A47C 19/20 ・Multi-stage bedsteads; {e.g. bunk beds}(multiple-wall beds A47C 17/50; suspended beds A47C 17/84); Bedsteads stackable to multi-stage bedsteads

A47C 19/202 ・・{Stacking or nesting bedsteads}

A47C 19/205 ・・{convertible, e.g. from single bed or sofa}

A47C 19/207 ・・{Mezzanine beds}

A47C 19/22 ・Combinations of bedsteads with other furniture or with accessories, e.g. with bedside cabinets (bed-tables A47B 23/00; {bedside cabinets A47B 79/00})

A47C 20/00 Head -, foot -, or like rests for beds, sofas or the like (book rests or bed tables A47B 23/00; bed-rests specially adapted for nursing A61G 7/065)

A47C 20/02 ・of detachable {or loose} type (A47C 20/04, A47C 20/08 take precedence; {for chairs A47C 7/00; pillows A47G 9/10})

A47C 20/021 ・・{Foot or leg supports}

A47C 20/022 ・・・{for preventing the user from slipping down}

A47C 20/023 ・・{Arm supports}

A47C 20/025 ・・{Supports specially adapted for pregnant women}

A47C 20/026 ・・{Supports for lying in a prone position (A47C 20/025 takes precedence)}

A47C 20/027 ・・{Back supports, e.g. for sitting in bed}

A47C 20/028 ・・・{with a table attached thereto}

A47C 20/04 ・with adjustable inclination (A47C 20/08 takes precedence)

A47C 20/041 ・・{by electric motors}

A47C 20/042 ・・{by means of screw-and-nut mechanism}

A47C 20/043 ・・{by means of peg-and-notch or pawl-and-ratchet mechanism}

A47C 20/045 ・・・{urged into an operative or non-operative position at an end of stretch}

A47C 20/046 ・・{by means of a rack-and-pinion or like gearing mechanism}

A47C 20/047 ・・{by friction locking means}

A47C 20/048 ・・{by fluid means}

A47C 20/06 ・・the adjustable part immobilising foldable legs

A47C 20/08 ・with means for adjusting two or more rests simultaneously

A47C 20/10 ・・using rods

A47C 20/12 ・・・using telescopic rods

A47C 20/14 ・・using plate and catch

A47C 20/16 ・・using toothed parts, e.g. racks

A47C 20/18 ・・using friction gearing

A47C 21/00 Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders (bed tables supported on the bedstead A47B 23/02; for children`s beds {A47D 7/00}, A47D 15/00); Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses

A47C 21/003 ・{Lighting, radio, telephone or the like connected to the bedstead}

A47C 21/006 ・{Oscillating, balancing or vibrating mechanisms connected to the bedstead (for children`s beds A47D 9/02)}

A47C 21/02 ・{Holders for loose bed elements, e.g.} sheet holders; bed cover holders

A47C 21/022 ・・{Sheet holders; Bed cover holders}

A47C 21/024 ・・・{for holding bed covers above the body of the user (bed-clothes supports to alleviate the weight of the bed-clothes on the patient A61G 7/0501)}

A47C 21/026 ・・{Pillow holders; Mattress holders}

A47C 21/028 ・・{Holders for facilitating making the bed}

A47C 21/04 ・Devices for ventilating, cooling or heating

A47C 21/042 ・・{for ventilating or cooling (A47C 21/028 and A47C 27/007 take precedence)}

A47C 21/044 ・・・{with active means, e.g. by using air blowers or liquid pumps}

A47C 21/046 ・・・{without active means, e.g. with openings or heat conductors}

A47C 21/048 ・・{for heating}

A47C 21/06 ・Mattress underlays {(mattress tickings or covers A47C 27/002)}

A47C 21/08 ・Devices for prevention against falling-out, e.g. detachable sidewalls (for children`s beds A47D 7/00)

A47C 23/00 Spring mattresses with rigid frame or forming part of the bedstead; Divan bases; {Slatted bed bases}(unframed spring units A47C 25/00; spring units forming part of stuffed mattresses A47C 27/00)

A47C 23/002 ・{with separate support elements, e.g. elastomeric springs arranged in a two-dimensional matrix pattern}

A47C 23/005 ・{foldable or dismountable}

A47C 23/007 ・{Edge stiffeners (for chair seats A47C 7/34B1; for stuffed mattresses A47C 27/06)}

A47C 23/02 ・using leaf springs, e.g. metal strips (wooden springs A47C 23/06)

A47C 23/04 ・using springs in compression, e.g. coiled

A47C 23/043 ・・using wound springs

A47C 23/0431 ・・・{supporting a flat board or strip}

A47C 23/0433 ・・・{of different resilience}

A47C 23/0435 ・・・{of adjustable resilience}

A47C 23/0436 ・・・{made from a single wire}

A47C 23/0438 ・・・{of special shape}

A47C 23/047 ・・incorporating inflatable elements

A47C 23/05 ・・Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame; {Interconnection of springs, e.g. in spring units}

A47C 23/0507 ・・・{using tensioned spiral springs}

A47C 23/0515 ・・・{using clamps or similar connecting means}

A47C 23/0522 ・・・{using metal wires}

A47C 23/055 ・・・using cords; using textile or rubber bands

A47C 23/057 ・・・Hangers or supports for fastening spring units to frame

A47C 23/06 ・using wooden springs, e.g. of slat type; {Slatted bed bases}

A47C 23/061 ・・{Slat structures}

A47C 23/062 ・・{Slat supports}

A47C 23/063 ・・・{by elastic means, e.g. coil springs}

A47C 23/064 ・・・・{by elastomeric springs}

A47C 23/065 ・・・{by fluid means}

A47C 23/066 ・・・{by chains, ropes or belts}

A47C 23/067 ・・・{adjustable, e.g. in height or elasticity}

A47C 23/068 ・・・{with additional supports between the ends of the slats}

A47C 23/12 ・using tensioned springs, e.g. flat type (A47C 23/02 takes precedence)

A47C 23/125 ・・{using vertically mounted tension springs}

A47C 23/14 ・・forming nets; combined with nets

A47C 23/145 ・・・with horizontal interlocking wound springs; Attachment thereof to the frame

A47C 23/15 ・・・with braided or crossed flat springs or cords; with horizontal wound springs (A47C 23/145 takes precedence)

A47C 23/155 ・・・with combinations of flat springs or link chains with wound spring

A47C 23/16 ・・of plane meandering type

A47C 23/18 ・・of resilient webbing

A47C 23/20 ・・of resilient sheet form

A47C 23/22 ・・of tensioned rubber cords or like cords

A47C 23/24 ・・using tensioned textile or other non-resilient strips

A47C 23/26 ・・Frames therefor; Connecting the springs to the frame

A47C 23/28 ・・Tensioning devices therefor

A47C 23/30 ・using combinations of springs covered by more than one of the groups A47C 23/04, A47C 23/06 and A47C 23/12; Frames therefor

A47C 23/32 ・・Combinations of nets with springs in compression; Frames therefor

A47C 23/34 ・with provisions for giving extra support for the head or the legs

A47C 25/00 Unframed spring units

  WARNING - This group and its subgroup are no longer used for classification of new documents as from October 1, 2012.

  The backfile is being continuously reclassified to groups A47C 23/00, A47C 27/06 and subgroups thereof.

A47C 25/02 ・without additional connecting means between the springs

A47C 27/00 Stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas(arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor, A61G 7/057; ready-made upholstery pads in general B68G 5/00; making mattresses B68G 7/00)

A47C 27/001 ・{with several cushions, mattresses or the like, to be put together in one cover}

A47C 27/002 ・{Mattress tickings or covers (bed cover holders A47C 21/02; mattress hand-straps A47C 31/08; bed linen or counterpanes A47G 9/0238)}

A47C 27/003 ・・{having edge welts or rolls}

A47C 27/005 ・・{liquid-impermeable}

A47C 27/006 ・・・{breathable}

A47C 27/007 ・・{permeable to liquid or air in a special way (A47C 27/006 takes precedence)}

A47C 27/008 ・・{protecting against wear or damage}

A47C 27/04 ・with spring inlays (A47C 27/20 takes precedence)

A47C 27/045 ・・Attachment of spring inlays to coverings (upholstery attaching means A47C 31/02); Use of stiffening sheets, lattices or grids {in, on, or} under spring inlays

A47C 27/0453 ・・・{Attachment of spring inlays to outer layers}

A47C 27/0456 ・・・{Use of stiffening sheets, lattices or grids in, on, or under, spring inlays}

A47C 27/05 ・・with {padding material, e.g.} foamed material, in top, bottom, or side layers

A47C 27/053 ・・・{with only one layer of foamed material}

A47C 27/056 ・・・{with different layers of foamed material}

A47C 27/06 ・・Spring inlays

A47C 27/061 ・・・{of adjustable resiliency}

A47C 27/062 ・・・{of different resiliencies}

A47C 27/063 ・・・{wrapped or otherwise protected}

A47C 27/064 ・・・・{Pocketed springs}

A47C 27/065 ・・・{of special shape}

A47C 27/066 ・・・{Edge stiffeners}

A47C 27/067 ・・・{of plane meandering type}

A47C 27/068 ・・・{made from a single wire}

A47C 27/07 ・・・Attaching, or interconnecting of, springs in spring inlays

A47C 27/08 ・{Fluid mattresses, e.g.} pneumatic mattresses, {Liquid mattresses or mattresses with fluid-like particles}(connecting valves to inflatable elastic bodies B60C 29/00)

A47C 27/081 ・・{Pneumatic mattresses}

A47C 27/082 ・・・{with non-manual inflation, e.g. with electric pumps}

A47C 27/083 ・・・{with pressure control, e.g. with pressure sensors}

A47C 27/084 ・・・{self inflating}

A47C 27/085 ・・{Liquid mattresses, e.g. filled with water or gel}

A47C 27/086 ・・{Fluid-like particles mattresses, e.g. filled with beads}

A47C 27/087 ・・{with means for connecting opposite sides of the mattress, e.g. internal ties or strips}

A47C 27/088 ・・{Fluid mattresses filled with elastic bodies, e.g. foam}

A47C 27/10 ・・with two or more independently-fillable chambers

A47C 27/12 ・with fibrous inlays, e.g. made of wool, of cotton

A47C 27/121 ・・{with different kinds of inlays in one mattress}

A47C 27/122 ・・{with special fibres, such as acrylic thread, coconut, horsehair}

A47C 27/124 ・・{with feathers, down or similar inlays}

A47C 27/125 ・・{Mattresses having upholstery inlays and a special profile, body support or the like}

A47C 27/127 ・・{with reinforcement sheets, grids or the like}

A47C 27/128 ・・{with inflatable elements}

A47C 27/14 ・with foamed material inlays

A47C 27/142 ・・{with projections, depressions or cavities}

A47C 27/144 ・・・{inside the mattress}

A47C 27/146 ・・・{on the outside surface of the mattress}

A47C 27/148 ・・{of different resilience}

A47C 27/15 ・・consisting of two or more layers (A47C 27/16 takes precedence)

A47C 27/16 ・・reinforced with sheet-like {or rigid} elements, e.g. profiled

A47C 27/18 ・・in combination with inflatable bodies

A47C 27/20 ・・with springs moulded in, or situated in {cavities or} openings in foamed material

A47C 27/22 ・with both fibrous and foamed material inlays

A47C 29/00 Nets for protection against insects in connection with chairs or beds (insect nets for animals A01K 13/00; insect nets as travelling equipment A45F 3/52); Bed canopies

A47C 29/003 ・{Bed canopies}

A47C 29/006 ・{Mosquito nets}

A47C 31/00 Details or accessories for chairs, beds, or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass, e.g. upholstery fasteners, mattress protectors, stretching devices for mattress nets

A47C 31/001 ・{Fireproof means}

A47C 31/002 ・{Anti-earthquake means}

A47C 31/003 ・{Magnets}

A47C 31/004 ・{Means for protecting against undesired influence, e.g. magnetic radiation or static electricity}

A47C 31/005 ・{Use of aromatic materials, e.g. herbs}

A47C 31/006 ・{Use of three-dimensional fabrics}

A47C 31/007 ・{Anti-mite, anti-allergen or anti-bacterial means}

A47C 31/008 ・{Use of remote controls}

A47C 31/02 ・Upholstery attaching means (quilting, quilting means, fastening, fixing or finishing upholstery B68G 7/00)

A47C 31/023 ・・{connecting upholstery to frames, e.g. by hooks, clips, snap fasteners, clamping means or the like}

A47C 31/026 ・・{passing through the upholstery, e.g. upholstery nails or buttons}

A47C 31/04 ・・Clamps for attaching flat elastic strips or flat meandering springs to frames

A47C 31/06 ・・・for attaching flat meandering springs

A47C 31/08 ・Mattress hand-straps

A47C 31/10 ・Loose {or removable} furniture covers

A47C 31/105 ・・{for mattresses}

A47C 31/11 ・・for chairs {(for headrests only A47C 7/386; removable protective covers for car seats B60N 2/60)}

A47C 31/113 ・・・{liquid-impermeable}

A47C 31/116 ・・・{permeable to liquid or air in a special way}

A47C 31/12 ・Means, e.g. measuring means for adapting chairs, beds or mattresses to the shape or weight of persons (body measuring means for clothing manufacture A41H 1/00)

A47C 31/123 ・・{for beds or mattresses}

A47C 31/126 ・・{for chairs}

--- Edited by Muguruma Professional Engineer Office(C), 2013 ---