CPC Subgroup
G07D 7/187 Detecting defacement or contamination, e.g. dirt
Full Title
Testing specially adapted to determine the identity or genuineness of valuable papers or for segregating those which are unacceptable, e.g. banknotes that are alien to a currency > Testing mechanical properties or condition, e.g. wear or tear (G07D7/16 takes precedence) > Detecting defacement or contamination, e.g. dirt
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G07, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- IGT US 2,432
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,266
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 1,843
- ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA AU 1,612
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 1,554
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,482
- TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION JP 1,364
- TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION 1,295
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 1,235
- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES US 1,229