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B22D 27/00

Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile (B22D7/12, B22D11/10, B22D43/00 take precedence);

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile

CPC: Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile (B22D7/12, B22D11/10, B22D43/00 take precedence);

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile

CPC:

Treating the metal in the mould while it is molten or ductile (B22D7/12, B22D11/10, B22D43/00 take precedence);

Of 9 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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  • B22D 27/003 CPC only CPC only
  • B22D 27/006 CPC only CPC only
  • B22D 27/02 Use of electric or magnetic effects IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B22D 27/08 Shaking, vibrating, or turning of moulds IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B22D 27/15 by using vacuum since 1980 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B22D 27/18 Measures for using chemical processes for influencing the surface composition of castings, e.g. for increasing resistance to acid attack IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B22D 27/20 Measures not previously mentioned for influencing the grain structure or texture; Selection of compositions therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B22,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,719
  2. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,489
  3. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,248
  4. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 1,043
  5. SIEMENS DE 1,028
  6. CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY 959
  7. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 891
  8. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 786
  9. UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BEIJING 769
  10. JFE STEEL JP 761

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B22,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 2,157
  2. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 1,633
  3. SIEMENS DE 1,267
  4. POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,124
  5. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,040
  6. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 1,015
  7. JFE STEEL JP 884
  8. CENTRAL SOUTH UNIVERSITY 810
  9. HITACHI METALS JP 641
  10. SINTOKOGIO JP 624