IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
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  • A - Human necessities
  • A61H - Physical therapy apparatus, e.g. devices for locating or stimulating reflex points in the body; artificial respiration; massage; bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes or specific parts of the body
A61H 1/00 Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones 
A61H 1/02 Stretching or bending apparatus for exercising
A61H 3/00 Appliances for aiding patients or disabled persons to walk about
A61H 3/02 Crutches
A61H 3/04 Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons
A61H 3/06 Walking aids for blind persons
A61H 5/00 Exercisers for the eyes
A61H 7/00 Devices for suction-kneading massage; Devices for massaging the skin by rubbing or brushing not otherwise provided for
A61H 9/00 Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
A61H 11/00 Belts, strips, or combs for massage purposes
A61H 11/02 Massage devices with strips oscillating lengthwise
A61H 13/00 Gum massage
A61H 15/00 Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
A61H 15/02 Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains adapted for simultaneous treatment with light, heat, or drugs
A61H 19/00 Massage of the genitals
A61H 21/00 Massage devices for cavities of the body
A61H 23/00 Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
A61H 23/02 Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
A61H 23/04 Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
A61H 23/06 Hand percussion
A61H 31/00 Artificial respiration or heart stimulation, e.g. heart massage
A61H 31/02 "Iron-lungs", whether or not combined with gas breathing means
A61H 33/00 Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
A61H 33/02 Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
A61H 33/04 Appliances for sand, mud, or foam baths; Appliances for metal baths, e.g. using metal salt solutions
A61H 33/06 Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths
A61H 33/08 Air douches for hygienic purposes
A61H 33/10 Devices on tubs for steam baths
A61H 33/12 Steam baths for the face
A61H 33/14 Devices for gas baths with ozone, hydrogen, or the like
A61H 35/00 Baths for specific parts of the body, e.g. breast douches
A61H 35/02 Baths for specific parts of the body, e.g. breast douches for the eyes
A61H 35/04 Baths for specific parts of the body, e.g. breast douches for the nose
A61H 36/00 Sweating suits
A61H 37/00 Accessories for massage
A61H 39/00 Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
A61H 39/02 Devices for locating such points
A61H 39/04 Devices for pressing such points, e.g. shiatsu
A61H 39/06 Devices for heating or cooling such points within cell-life limits
A61H 39/08 Devices for applying needles to such points, i.e. for acupuncture
A61H 99/00 Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass