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DIFF Subgroup
B23Q 1/64

characterised by the purpose of the movement (indexing equipment B23Q16/02)

Introduced: January 1995

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: characterised by the purpose of the movement

CPC: characterised by the purpose of the movement (indexing equipment B23Q16/02)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members > Movable or adjustable work or tool supports > characterised by the purpose of the movement

CPC:

Members which are comprised in the general build-up of a form of machine, particularly relatively large fixed members (B23Q37/00 takes precedence ) > Movable or adjustable work or tool supports > characterised by the purpose of the movement (indexing equipment B23Q16/02)

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 2 subcodes exist in both systems.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 1995.

Child Classifications

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  • B23Q 1/66 Worktables interchangeably movable into operating positions since 1995 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B23Q 1/68 for withdrawing tool or work during reverse movement since 1995 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B23,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 3,407
  2. FANUC JP 3,120
  3. DISCO ABRASIVE SYSTEM 2,777
  4. HAN'S LASER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROUP COMPANY 2,629
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,468
  6. FANUC 2,273
  7. DISCO CORPORATION JP 2,267
  8. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,611
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1,534
  10. ISCAR IL 1,499

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B23,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. ITW (ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS) US 3,642
  2. DISCO CORPORATION JP 3,316
  3. FANUC JP 3,111
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,711
  5. FANUC 2,163
  6. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 2,113
  7. ISCAR IL 1,516
  8. SIEMENS DE 1,459
  9. LINCOLN GLOBAL US 1,433
  10. KOBE STEEL JP 1,423