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D04B 21/16

incorporating synthetic threads

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Warp knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes > Fabrics characterised by the incorporation by knitting, in one or more thread, fleece, or fabric layers, of reinforcing, binding, or decorative threads; Fabrics incorporating small auxiliary elements, e.g. for decorative purposes (pile fabrics D04B21/02; non-woven fabrics in general D04H) > incorporating synthetic threads

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class D04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 1,303
  2. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 899
  3. KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION US 856
  4. NIKE INNOVATE US 852
  5. NIKE US 749
  6. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 569
  7. SHIMA SEIKI MANUFACTURING JP 469
  8. SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER FR 468
  9. REIFENHAEUSER & COMPANY MASCHINENFABRIK DE 462
  10. NIKE INNOVATE NL 363