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B05B 12/20

Masking elements, i.e. elements defining uncoated areas on an object to be coated

Full Title

Arrangements for controlling delivery; Arrangements for controlling the spray area > for controlling the spray area (B05B3/00 takes precedence) > Masking elements, i.e. elements defining uncoated areas on an object to be coated

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  • B05B 12/22 movable relative to the spray area
  • B05B 12/24 made at least partly of flexible material, e.g. sheets of paper or fabric
  • B05B 12/28 for defining uncoated areas that are not enclosed within coated areas or vice versa, e.g. for defining U-shaped border lines
  • B05B 12/30 specially adapted for vehicle wheels

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 1,265
  2. DUERR SYSTEMS DE 1,191
  3. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 1,157
  4. BASF COATINGS (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK COATINGS) DE 972
  5. APTAR FRANCE FR 848
  6. PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO US 838
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 763
  8. NORDSON CORPORATION US 761
  9. LG CHEM KR 695
  10. GRACO MINNESOTA US 691