CPC Subgroup
F16K 21/18 closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level (float-actuated valves F16K31/18)
Full Title
Fluid-delivery valves, (for liquid handling B67D; for flushing devices for water-closets or the like E03D) > Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation > closed when a rising liquid reaches a predetermined level (float-actuated valves F16K31/18)
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Child Classifications
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- F16K 21/20 by means making use of air-suction through an opening closed by the rising liquid
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
- ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
- SKF SE 4,729
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499