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An Analysis of Patent Trends in Research and Development on Personal Protective Equipment in Agriculture

농업분야 개인보호구 연구개발을 위한 관련 특허 동향분석

  • Kim, Insoo (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Kim, Kyung-Ran (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Suk (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration) ;
  • Chae, Hye-Seon (National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration)
  • 김인수 (농촌진흥청 국립농업과학원) ;
  • 김경란 (농촌진흥청 국립농업과학원) ;
  • 이경숙 (농촌진흥청 국립농업과학원) ;
  • 채혜선 (농촌진흥청 국립농업과학원)
  • Received : 2015.08.20
  • Accepted : 2015.10.07
  • Published : 2015.11.30

Abstract

This study analyzes current technologies in personal protective equipment (PPE) and mechanisms that can be used in the agricultural field to provide data for research and development on PPE for farmers. There is growing awareness of the importance of PPE as part of efforts to reduce agricultural accidents, but data remain rare for developing PPE tailored to the farm work environment. In this regard, patent data on PPE can provide useful insights for facilitating relevant technologies and research. This study examines patents and utility models classified under the IPC code in Korea and other countries to analyze patented technologies and recent trends for the period from January 2003 to October 2014. Here Korea, the U.S., Japan, and Europe were considered. The results show that the number of patent applications for PPE remained steady without any sharp fluctuations. KIPO applications accounted for 43.5% of all cases, reflecting the highest proportion among the countries considered. Domestic applicants accounted for 94% of all cases. In Korea, patent applications were concentrated in safety gear for the face and eyes, indicating a high level of technology. The highest level of competition was observed for safety goggles in all countries. Some PPE technologies were dominated by a particular manufacturer. The analysis results for farming-related technologies show the current state of technologies and areas lacking technological development. This study analyzes patented technologies for PPE in Korea and other countries and recent research trends as part of the effort to develop PPE for workers in the farming and livestock industry. This study represents an early-stage effort to develop PPE for workers in the farming and livestock industry, and the results are expected to be useful for tailoring PPE to Korea's farming and livestock environment.

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