DIFF Subgroup
B32B 37/14 characterised by the properties of the layers
Introduced: January 2006
Full Title
Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding > characterised by the properties of the layers
Of 8 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.
4 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Note: 1 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.
2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- B32B 37/15 with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state since 2006 +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B32B 37/16 with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B32B 37/24 with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate (B32B37/15 takes precedence) since 2006 +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B32B 37/26 with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the lamination process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers since 2006 +4 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class B32,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 4,719
- DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,989
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 3,695
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,002
- DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,809
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 2,679
- FUJIFILM JP 2,360
- TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,310
- CORNING US 2,168
- SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,115
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class B32,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 5,666
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 4,491
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 3,703
- DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,403
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,009
- FUJIFILM JP 2,629
- CORNING US 2,623
- LG CHEM KR 2,576
- SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,482
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 2,189