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CPC Subclass Not Allocatable
B65B

MACHINES, APPARATUS OR DEVICES FOR, OR METHODS OF, PACKAGING ARTICLES OR MATERIALS; UNPACKING (bundling and pressing devices for cigars A24C1/44; devices for tensioning and securing binders adapted to be supported by the article or articles to be bound B25B25/00; applying closure members to bottles, jars or similar containers B67B1/00-B67B6/00; concurrent cleaning, filling and closing of bottles B67C7/00; emptying bottles, jars, cans, casks, barrels or similar containers B67C9/00)

Description

B65B covers machines, apparatus, and devices for packaging articles or materials, encompassing both the mechanical systems and methodologies used in commercial packaging operations. This subclass includes filling machines, wrapping equipment, sealing apparatus, case-packing machinery, and labeling devices used across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and chemicals. It also addresses unpacking equipment and related automated or semi-automated processes integral to the packaging workflow. Related conveying, storing, and material-handling aspects are covered in the broader B65 class, while specific container design is addressed in other classifications.

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B65, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 3,369
  2. KRONES DE 3,304
  3. TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE CH 2,227
  4. CANON JP 2,051
  5. AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY NO 1,731
  6. GPI (GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL) US 1,707
  7. CANON 1,693
  8. G.D IT 1,678
  9. MURATA MACHINERY JP 1,664
  10. DAIFUKU COMPANY JP 1,654