CPC Subgroup
F16L 55/17 by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
Full Title
Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems (F16L1/00 - F16L53/00, F16L57/00, F16L59/00 take precedence; repairing or joining pipes on or under water F16L1/26; cleaning of pipes B08B9/02, e.g. removal of blockages B08B9/027; devices for preventing bursting of water pipes by freezing E03B7/10) > Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders > from outside the pipe (specially adapted for bends, branch units, branching pipes, or the like F16L55/179) > by means of rings, bands or sleeves pressed against the outside surface of the pipe or hose
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Child Classifications
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- F16L 55/172 the ring, band or sleeve being tightened by a tangentially arranged threaded pin and a nut
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