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B44C 1/00

Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects (decorating textiles D06Q)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects

CPC: Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects (decorating textiles D06Q)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects

CPC:

Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects (decorating textiles D06Q)

Of 11 combined children, 10 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • B44C 1/005 CPC only CPC only
  • B44C 1/02 Pyrography IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B44C 1/04 Producing precipitations (producing precipitations by electrolysis C25D) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B44C 1/18 Applying ornamental structures, e.g. shaped bodies consisting of plastic material IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B44C 1/24 Pressing or stamping ornamental designs on surfaces IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B44C 1/26 Inlaying with ornamental structures, e.g. niello work, tarsia work IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B44C 1/28 Uniting ornamental elements on a support, e.g. mosaics IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B44,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES MT 248
  2. UNILIN BE 248
  3. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 244
  4. FLOORING INDUSTRIES LIMITED LU 196
  5. VAELINGE INNOVATION SE 188
  6. XINXIANG UNIVERSITY 174
  7. AKZENTA PANEELE + PROFILE DE 171
  8. LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & COMPANY DE 169
  9. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) JP 163
  10. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 149

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B44,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) JP 316
  2. FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES MT 291
  3. UNILIN BE 269
  4. FLOORING INDUSTRIES LIMITED LU 225
  5. LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & COMPANY DE 208
  6. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 195
  7. AKZENTA PANEELE + PROFILE DE 187
  8. SICPA HOLDING CH 169
  9. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY JP 144
  10. HUECK RHEINISCHE DE 138