Grasping, holding, supporting the objects

Filing statistics

CPC B62B 2203/00 belongs to the parent subclass B62B, which recorded 38,973 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 2,225 in 2013 to 2,945 in 2023 (+32%), peaking at 4,982 applications in 2018. The most active applicants in class B62 are HONDA MOTOR COMPANY (5,923 applications), HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY (5,548 applications) and FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES (5,466 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

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B62B 2203/02 suspended
B62B 2203/05 Rocking means for facilitating tilting of the cart, e.g. by loading
B62B 2203/07 Comprising a moving platform or the like, e.g. for unloading
B62B 2203/10 comprising lifting means
B62B 2203/20 using forks or tines
B62B 2203/30 using magnets or suction cups
B62B 2203/40 Supporting bins or barrels by their handgrips or other protrusions
B62B 2203/42 Grips for grasping the upper rim of the barrels
B62B 2203/44 Clamping or supporting circumferentially
B62B 2203/50 comprising weighing means
B62B 2203/60 Positioning, means on a cart for loads
B62B 2203/70 Comprising means for facilitating loading or unloading

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B62, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

HONDA MOTOR COMPANY JP 5,923
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,548
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 5,466
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,265
HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 4,147
SHIMANO JP 4,060
ROBERT BOSCH DE 3,750
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,683
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,604
BMW (BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE) DE 3,538