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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 2037/148 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • B32B 37/142 CPC only CPC only
  • B32B 37/144 CPC only CPC only
  • B32B 37/146 CPC only CPC only

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