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DIFF Main Group
B01J 37/00

Processes, in general, for preparing catalysts; Processes, in general, for activation of catalysts

Introduced: July 1974

Of 17 combined children, 13 exist in both systems.

4 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 1974.

Child Classifications

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  • B01J 37/0072 CPC only CPC only
  • B01J 37/0081 CPC only CPC only
  • B01J 37/009 CPC only CPC only
  • B01J 37/04 Mixing since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/06 Washing since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/20 Sulfiding since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/28 Phosphorising since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/30 Ion-exchange since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/32 Freeze drying, i.e. lyophilisation since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B01J 37/36 Biochemical methods since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 16,893
  2. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,733
  3. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 3,898
  4. LG CHEM KR 3,367
  5. PETROCHINA COMPANY 3,224
  6. IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 3,042
  7. ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY 2,890
  8. MANN + HUMMEL DE 2,740
  9. JOHNSON MATTHEY GB 2,534
  10. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 2,527

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SINOPEC (CHINA PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION) 10,345
  2. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 8,352
  3. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 5,134
  4. LG CHEM KR 4,290
  5. SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY SA 3,444
  6. IFPEN (IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES) FR 3,417
  7. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,195
  8. MANN + HUMMEL DE 2,822
  9. JOHNSON MATTHEY GB 2,802
  10. UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COMPANY (UOP) US 2,737