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B29C 73/12

Apparatus therefor, e.g. for applying (B29C73/30 takes precedence)

Introduced: January 1990

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Apparatus therefor, e.g. for applying

CPC: Apparatus therefor, e.g. for applying (B29C73/30 takes precedence)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass > using preformed elements > using patches sealing on the surface of the article > Apparatus therefor, e.g. for applying

CPC:

Repairing of articles made from plastics or substances in a plastic state, e.g. of articles shaped or produced by using techniques covered by this subclass or subclass B29D ( retreading tyres B29D30/54; devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses F16L55/16) > using preformed elements > using patches sealing on the surface of the article (B29C73/14 takes precedence) > Apparatus therefor, e.g. for applying (B29C73/30 takes precedence)

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Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B29,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 3,802
  2. BOEING COMPANY US 3,087
  3. COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN FR 2,315
  4. SUMITOMO RUBBER IND 1,784
  5. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 1,663
  6. CANON 1,658
  7. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 1,587
  8. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 1,555
  9. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 1,470
  10. LG CHEM KR 1,415

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B29,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 4,167
  2. BOEING COMPANY US 3,701
  3. COMPAGNIE GENERALE DES ETABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN FR 2,554
  4. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 2,240
  5. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 2,133
  6. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 2,069
  7. BASF (BADISCHE ANILIN & SODA FABRIK) DE 2,028
  8. LG CHEM KR 1,962
  9. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,896
  10. CONTINENTAL REIFEN DE 1,725