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A61J 2205/00

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7 direct subcodes

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  • A61J 2205/10 Bar codes
  • A61J 2205/20 Colour codes
  • A61J 2205/30 Printed labels
  • A61J 2205/40 by shape or form, e.g. by using shape recognition
  • A61J 2205/50 using icons or symbolic figures, e.g. by a graphical representation symbolising the type of pathology or the organ by an image
  • A61J 2205/60 using magnetic or electronic identifications, e.g. chips, RFID, electronic tags
  • A61J 2205/70 Audible labels, e.g. for pre-recorded info or messages

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
  2. NOVARTIS CH 15,792
  3. ROCHE CH 14,303
  4. COVIDIEN US 13,862
  5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,800
  9. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
  10. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513