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DIFF Subgroup
B41J 7/02

Type-lever actuating mechanisms

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Type-selecting or type-actuating mechanisms > Type-lever actuating mechanisms

CPC:

Type-selecting or type-actuating mechanisms (index setting B41J5/02) > Type-lever actuating mechanisms

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 8 subcodes exist in both systems.

6 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • B41J 7/18 Levers having moving or variable fulcra to alter the mechanical advantage during the stroke IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/20 Levers having moving pivots fixed relative to the lever; Type- bars each pivoted on two links IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/22 Type-baskets; Bearings or hangers for type levers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/24 Construction of type-levers (U-shaped levers B41J7/12) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/26 Special means, e.g. repulsers, for ensuring return of type- levers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/28 Key lever and type member returned independently to rest position IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B41J 7/30 Preventing rebound or clash of levers or type members IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B41,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 14,672
  2. CANON 14,153
  3. RICOH COMPANY 8,049
  4. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 8,044
  5. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 7,312
  6. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 6,887
  7. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 5,463
  8. CANON JP 5,001
  9. KONICA MINOLTA CORPORATION 4,512
  10. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 3,681

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B41,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 8,446
  2. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 8,438
  3. HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY US 7,828
  4. CANON JP 5,419
  5. CANON 4,156
  6. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 3,763
  7. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 2,779
  8. RICOH COMPANY JP 2,717
  9. FUJIFILM JP 2,423
  10. RICOH COMPANY 1,739