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B05D 5/00

Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures

Introduced: July 1974

Of 7 combined children, 6 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 1974.

Child Classifications

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  • B05D 5/005 CPC only CPC only
  • B05D 5/02 to obtain a matt or rough surface since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B05D 5/04 to obtain a surface receptive to ink or other liquid (B05D5/02, take precedence) since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B05D 5/10 to obtain an adhesive surface since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B05D 5/12 to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. DUERR SYSTEMS DE 1,073
  2. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 941
  3. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 825
  4. YOSHINO KOGYOSHO COMPANY 780
  5. APTAR FRANCE FR 723
  6. NORDSON CORPORATION US 704
  7. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 606
  8. GRACO MINNESOTA US 604
  9. SCREEN HOLDINGS JP 592
  10. BOEING COMPANY US 516

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 1,265
  2. DUERR SYSTEMS DE 1,191
  3. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 1,157
  4. BASF COATINGS (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK COATINGS) DE 972
  5. APTAR FRANCE FR 848
  6. PPG INDUSTRIES OHIO US 838
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 763
  8. NORDSON CORPORATION US 761
  9. LG CHEM KR 695
  10. GRACO MINNESOTA US 691