Skip to content
Search Classifications
Search for IPC and CPC classification codes or keywords
CPC Main Group
D02J 1/00

Modifying the structure or properties resulting from a particular structure; Modifying, retaining, or restoring the physical form or cross-sectional shape, e.g. by use of dies or squeeze rollers (modifying only the surface D02J3/00)

Filing statistics

CPC D02J 1/00 belongs to the parent subclass D02J, which recorded 5,892 patent applications worldwide between 2013 and 2023. Annual filings grew from 330 in 2013 to 456 in 2023 (+38%), peaking at 746 applications in 2019. The most active applicants in class D02 are TORAY INDUSTRIES (443 applications), OERLIKON TEXTILE & COMPANY (242 applications) and KOLON INDUSTRIES (232 applications).

Source: EPO PATSTAT, worldwide filings

10 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

Navigate with arrow keys, Enter to open

  • D02J 1/02 Bulking, e.g. looping (by crimping, by curling D02G)
  • D02J 1/04 Compacting
  • D02J 1/06 Imparting irregularity, e.g. slubbing or other non-uniform features, e.g. high- and low-shrinkage or strengthened and weakened sections
  • D02J 1/08 Interlacing constituent filaments without breakage thereof, e.g. by use of turbulent air streams
  • D02J 1/12 Modifying stretch/bulk properties of textured yarns or the like by after-treatment
  • D02J 1/14 Rendering uniform or evening non-uniform features
  • D02J 1/16 Rubbing or similar working, e.g. to redistribute or remove fibres
  • D02J 1/18 Separating or spreading
  • D02J 1/20 Stressing or stress-relieving, e.g. by vibration or subjection to electrostatic stress or electric discharge

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D02, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 443
  2. OERLIKON TEXTILE & COMPANY DE 242
  3. KOLON INDUSTRIES KR 232
  4. CONTINENTAL REIFEN DE 204
  5. JIANGNAN UNIVERSITY 193
  6. COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN FR 178
  7. TMT MACHINERY 168
  8. NATIONAL DONG HWA UNIVERSITY 163
  9. WUHAN TEXTILE UNIVERSITY 153
  10. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 131