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B32B 37/00

Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding

Introduced: January 2006

Of 14 combined children, 9 exist in both systems.

5 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 2006.

Child Classifications

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  • B32B 2037/0092 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • B32B 37/0038 CPC only CPC only
  • B32B 37/04 characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B32B 37/28 involving assembly of non-flat intermediate products which are flattened at a later step, e.g. tubes since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B32B 37/30 Partial laminating since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B32,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 4,719
  2. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,989
  3. SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 3,695
  4. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,002
  5. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,809
  6. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 2,679
  7. FUJIFILM JP 2,360
  8. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,310
  9. CORNING US 2,168
  10. SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,115

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B32,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 5,666
  2. SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 4,491
  3. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 3,703
  4. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,403
  5. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,009
  6. FUJIFILM JP 2,629
  7. CORNING US 2,623
  8. LG CHEM KR 2,576
  9. SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,482
  10. TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 2,189