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B31B 50/64

by applying heat or pressure, e.g. by welding (to unite areas where adhesives are applied B31B50/62)

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Making rigid or semi-rigid containers, e.g. boxes or cartons > Uniting opposed surfaces or edges; Taping > by applying heat or pressure, e.g. by welding (to unite areas where adhesives are applied B31B50/62)

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B31, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GPI (GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL) US 496
  2. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 403
  3. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION US 332
  4. RANPAK CORPORATION US 279
  5. PULPAC SE 256
  6. BOBST MEX CH 251
  7. TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE CH 246
  8. PREGIS INNOVATIVE PACKAGING US 210
  9. WESTROCK SHARED SERVICES US 204
  10. BHS CORRUGATED MASCHINEN- UND ANLAGENBAU DE 198