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A61M 2205/02

characterised by a particular materials

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General characteristics of the apparatus > characterised by a particular materials

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  • A61M 2205/0205 Materials having antiseptic or antimicrobial properties, e.g. silver compounds, rubber with sterilising agent
  • A61M 2205/0211 Ceramics
  • A61M 2205/0216 Materials providing elastic properties, e.g. for facilitating deformation and avoid breaking
  • A61M 2205/0222 Materials for reducing friction
  • A61M 2205/0227 Materials having sensing or indicating function, e.g. indicating a pressure increase
  • A61M 2205/0233 Conductive materials, e.g. antistatic coatings for spark prevention
  • A61M 2205/0238 the material being a coating or protective layer
  • A61M 2205/0244 Micromachined materials, e.g. made from silicon wafers, microelectromechanical systems [MEMS] or comprising nanotechnology
  • A61M 2205/0266 Shape memory materials

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