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A61B 3/032

Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors (A61B3/036 takes precedence)

Introduced: January 1990

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors

CPC: Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors (A61B3/036 takes precedence)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes > Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient > for testing visual acuity; for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters > Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors

CPC:

Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes (eye inspection using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves A61B8/10) > Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient > for testing visual acuity; for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters > Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors (A61B3/036 takes precedence)

Of 1 combined children, 0 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

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Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
  2. NOVARTIS CH 14,253
  3. COVIDIEN US 13,953
  4. ROCHE CH 12,005
  5. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
  7. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,593
  9. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
  10. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class A61,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
  2. NOVARTIS CH 15,792
  3. ROCHE CH 14,303
  4. COVIDIEN US 13,862
  5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,800
  9. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
  10. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513