Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes

Introduced: January 2006

Of 14 combined children, 8 exist in both systems.

6 codes are CPC-only extensions.

IPC defines codes here since 2006.

Child Classifications

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B32B 2038/0052 2nd only +11 CPC CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/0004 CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/0008 CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/0012 +4 CPC CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/0032 CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/0036 +3 CPC CPC only CPC only
B32B 38/04 Punching, slitting or perforating since 2006 +3 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/06 Embossing since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/08 Impregnating since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/10 Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically since 2006 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/12 Deep-drawing since 2006 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/14 Printing or colouring since 2006 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/16 Drying; Softening; Cleaning since 2006 +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B32B 38/18 Handling of layers or the laminate since 2006 +7 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

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

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