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B65D 2231/02

Precut holes or weakened zones

Full Title

Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contents > Precut holes or weakened zones

3 direct subcodes

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  • B65D 2231/022 for permitting the insertion of a tubular contents-removing device, e.g. a drinking straw
  • B65D 2231/025 for draining or discharging the liquid contents, e.g. soup, milk
  • B65D 2231/027 for discharging a solidified or gelatinous products, e.g. pudding, ice-cream, from the package

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