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B01D 2273/00

Operation of filters specially adapted for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours

11 direct subcodes

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  • B01D 2273/10 Allowing a continuous bypass of at least part of the flow, e.g. of secondary air, vents
  • B01D 2273/12 Influencing the filter cake during filtration using filter aids
  • B01D 2273/14 Filters which are moved between two or more positions, e.g. by turning, pushing
  • B01D 2273/16 Means for selecting a filter element of a group of filters for a special purpose other than cleaning a filter
  • B01D 2273/18 Testing of filters, filter elements, sealings
  • B01D 2273/20 High temperature filtration
  • B01D 2273/22 Making use of microwaves, e.g. for measurements
  • B01D 2273/24 Making use of acoustic waves, e.g. for measurements
  • B01D 2273/26 Making use of optical waves, e.g. for measurements
  • B01D 2273/28 Making use of vacuum or underpressure
  • B01D 2273/30 Means for generating a circulation of a fluid in a filtration system, e.g. using a pump or a fan

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B01, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 10,345
  2. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 8,352
  3. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,134
  4. LG CHEM KR 4,290
  5. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 3,444
  6. IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 3,417
  7. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,195
  8. MANN + HUMMEL DE 2,822
  9. JOHNSON MATTHEY GB 2,802
  10. UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY (UOP) US 2,737