DIFF Subgroup
B01F 23/23 by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
Introduced: January 2022
Full Title
Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying > Mixing gases with liquids > by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
Of 10 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.
3 codes are CPC-only extensions.
1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
IPC defines codes here since 2022.
Child Classifications
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- B01F 23/231 by bubbling (mixers with gas or liquid agitation, e.g. with air supply tubes B01F33/40) since 2022 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B01F 23/232 using flow-mixing means for introducing the gases, e.g. baffles since 2022 +3 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B01F 23/233 using driven stirrers with completely immersed stirring elements since 2022 +6 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B01F 23/236 specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages since 2022 +3 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B01F 23/237 characterised by the physical or chemical properties of gases or vapours introduced in the liquid media since 2022 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class B01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 16,893
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,733
- BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 3,898
- LG CHEM KR 3,367
- PETROCHINA COMPANY 3,224
- IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 3,042
- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY 2,890
- MANN + HUMMEL DE 2,740
- JOHNSON MATTHEY GB 2,534
- SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 2,527
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class B01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 10,345
- CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 8,352
- BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,134
- LG CHEM KR 4,290
- SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 3,444
- IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 3,417
- DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,195
- MANN + HUMMEL DE 2,822
- JOHNSON MATTHEY GB 2,802
- UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY (UOP) US 2,737