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B66

HOISTING; LIFTING; HAULING

Description

B66 encompasses mechanical systems and devices for raising, lowering, or moving loads vertically or in combination with horizontal displacement. This class covers hoists, lifts, elevators, cranes, winches, tackle systems, and associated control mechanisms used in industrial, construction, and commercial applications. It includes both manually operated and powered equipment, as well as safety devices and load-handling attachments integral to these systems. Adjacent classes cover fixed or portable handling equipment with specialized functions (B65), vehicle-mounted lifting apparatus (B60), and automated warehousing systems (B65H).

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. INVENTIO CH 3,939
  2. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY US 3,810
  3. KONE CORPORATION FI 3,008
  4. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 2,333
  5. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 1,254
  6. HITACHI 1,195
  7. OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY 1,065
  8. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 961
  9. INVENTIO 828
  10. CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION US 828