CPC Subgroup
B67B 3/10 Capping heads for securing caps
Full Title
Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying caps (caps per se B65D41/00) > by applying flanged caps, e.g. crown caps, and securing by deformation of flanges > Capping heads for securing caps
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B67B 3/12 characterised by being movable axially relative to cap to deform flanges thereof, e.g. to press projecting flange rims inwardly
- B67B 3/14 characterised by having movable elements, e.g. hinged fingers, for applying radial pressure to the flange of the cap (B67B3/16, B67B3/18 take precedence)
- B67B 3/16 characterised by having resilient deforming elements, e.g. resilient sleeves or collars (B67B3/18 takes precedence)
- B67B 3/18 characterised by being rotatable, e.g. for forming screw threads in situ
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B67, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- KRONES DE 1,493
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 869
- KHS DE 843
- ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV BE 515
- COCA-COLA COMPANY US 488
- PEPSICO US 477
- KRONES 417
- HEINEKEN SUPPLY CHAIN NL 398
- COWAY COMPANY KR 339
- FREEZIO CH 322