DIFF Subgroup
B65D 45/02 for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
Introduced: September 1968
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
IPC:
Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members > for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
CPC:
Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members (expansible stoppers B65D39/12) > for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
Of 5 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.
1 codes are CPC-only extensions.
2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- B65D 45/04 comprising U-shaped or bifurcated members coacting with containers , e.g. pivoted bails IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B65D 45/16 Clips, hooks, or clamps , e.g. C-shaped (U-shaped or bifurcated members B65D45/04) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B65D 45/28 Elongated members, e.g. leaf springs, located substantially at right angles to closure axis and acting between the face of the closure and abutments on container IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- B65D 45/30 Annular members, e.g. with snap-over action or screw-threaded +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class B65,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- CANON 3,755
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 3,721
- YOSHINO KOGYOSHO COMPANY 3,659
- DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,573
- KRONES DE 3,114
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 2,777
- TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,720
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,574
- KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 2,371
- RICOH COMPANY 2,349
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class B65,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 3,369
- KRONES DE 3,304
- TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE CH 2,227
- CANON JP 2,051
- AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY NO 1,731
- GPI (GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL) US 1,707
- CANON 1,693
- G.D IT 1,678
- MURATA MACHINERY JP 1,664
- DAIFUKU COMPANY JP 1,654