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CPC Subgroup
B41J 23/02

Mechanical power drives

Full Title

Power drives for actions or mechanisms (B41J9/00 take precedence) > Mechanical power drives

6 direct subcodes

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  • B41J 23/12 Mechanism driven by cams engaging rotating roller
  • B41J 23/14 Mechanism driven by through an oscillating or reciprocating member
  • B41J 23/16 Mechanisms driven by a spring tensioned by power means
  • B41J 23/18 Continuously-cycling drives

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B41, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 8,446
  2. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 8,438
  3. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 7,828
  4. CANON JP 5,419
  5. CANON 4,156
  6. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 3,763
  7. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 2,779
  8. RICOH COMPANY JP 2,717
  9. FUJIFILM JP 2,423
  10. RICOH COMPANY 1,739