A45B - Definition 
Definition statement
This subclass covers:
Sticks covers walking sticks and sticks for umbrellas, including sticks with supporting, hanging or carrying means, sticks combined with other objects, hunting sticks and details such as details of the handles or heads.
Umbrellas covers sunshades similar in construction to umbrellas; umbrellas characterised by their shape or attachment, umbrellas with detachable covers, tiltable, foldable or telescopic umbrellas, umbrellas convertible into walking sticks and details of umbrellas such as umbrellas’ frames, runners, crowns and others.
Relationship between large subject matter areas
General relationship of A45B with A61H.
A61H covers physical therapy apparatus. A61H 3/00 covers appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about. Specifically, A61H 3/06 covers walking aids for blind persons.
References relevant to classification in this subclass
This subclass does not cover:
Cane or umbrella stands or holders | A47G 25/12 |
Walking aids for blind persons | A61H 3/06 |
Informative references
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Crutches | A61H 3/02 |
Umbrella type tents | E04H 15/28 |
Supports for positioning apparatus nor articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles; for use as a walking-cane | F16M 13/08 |
Synonyms and Keywords
In patent documents the following terms "crutch", "stick", "walking stick", "cane", "walking aid" and "rod" are often used as synonyms. Also, these terms can be used as keywords.
In patent documents the following terms "sunshade", "parasol", "brolly", "gamp" and "umbrella" are often used as synonyms. Also, these terms can be used as keywords.