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B24C

ABRASIVE OR RELATED BLASTING WITH PARTICULATE MATERIAL

Description

B24C covers abrasive blasting processes and equipment using particulate materials to clean, finish, or modify surfaces. This includes sandblasting, shot blasting, grit blasting, and similar techniques where compressed air or mechanical force propels abrasive particles (sand, steel shot, ceramic beads, etc.) against workpieces. The classification encompasses apparatus for directing and controlling the blast stream, containment systems, and related auxiliary equipment, but excludes grinding and polishing operations classified under B24B.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B24, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. DISCO CORPORATION JP 2,092
  2. APPLIED MATERIALS US 1,813
  3. EBARA CORPORATION JP 1,804
  4. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 1,329
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 863
  6. FUJIMI JP 858
  7. SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES US 833
  8. EBARA CORPORATION 810
  9. SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES FR 782
  10. DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEM 735