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C10L 2230/00

Function and purpose of a components of a fuel or the composition as a whole

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  • C10L 2230/02 Absorbents, e.g. in the absence of an actual absorbent column or scavenger
  • C10L 2230/04 Catalyst added to fuel stream to improve a reaction
  • C10L 2230/06 Firelighters or wicks, as additive to a solid fuel
  • C10L 2230/10 for adding an odor to the fuel or combustion products
  • C10L 2230/12 for producing sound, e.g. during burning an artificial fire log to mimic sound of real wood
  • C10L 2230/14 for improving storage or transport of the fuel
  • C10L 2230/16 Tracers which serve to track or identify the fuel component or fuel composition
  • C10L 2230/18 for rendering the fuel or flame visible or for adding or altering its color
  • C10L 2230/20 for improving conductivity
  • C10L 2230/22 for improving fuel economy or fuel efficiency

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class C10, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 5,831
  2. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 2,918
  3. IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 2,305
  4. EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY US 2,282
  5. UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY (UOP) US 2,268
  6. SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ NL 2,124
  7. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 1,487
  8. CHEVRON CORPORATION US 1,400
  9. PETROCHINA COMPANY 1,372
  10. LUBRIZOL CORPORATION US 1,324