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B26D 5/08

Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Arrangements for operating and controlling machines or devices for cutting, cutting-out, stamping-out, punching, perforating, or severing by means other than cutting > Means for actuating the cutting member to effect the cut

Of 7 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • B26D 5/083 CPC only CPC only
  • B26D 5/086 CPC only CPC only
  • B26D 5/10 Hand or foot actuated means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B26D 5/12 Fluid-pressure means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B26D 5/14 Crank and pin means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B26D 5/16 Cam means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B26D 5/18 Toggle-link means (B26D5/10 - B26D5/16 take precedence) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B26,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GILLETTE COMPANY US 1,650
  2. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 1,359
  3. BIC-VIOLEX GR 618
  4. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS 373
  5. BRAUN DE 311
  6. DORCO COMPANY KR 298
  7. WEBER MASCHINENBAUBREIDENBACH DE 278
  8. GILLETTE COMPANY 277
  9. URSCHEL LABORATORIES US 255
  10. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 241

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B26,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GILLETTE COMPANY US 1,745
  2. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 1,410
  3. BIC-VIOLEX GR 638
  4. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS 378
  5. DISCO CORPORATION JP 355
  6. BRAUN DE 325
  7. WEBER MASCHINENBAUBREIDENBACH DE 304
  8. DORCO COMPANY KR 297
  9. GILLETTE COMPANY 290
  10. URSCHEL LABORATORIES US 264