Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

Introduced: September 1968

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper > Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

CPC:

Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper (rigid pallets with side walls B65D19/02) > Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks

Of 17 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.

8 codes are CPC-only extensions, 2 exist only in IPC.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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B65D 5/4204 CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4208 CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4212 +3 CPC CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4266 CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/427 +1 CPC CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4279 +1 CPC CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4291 CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/4295 CPC only CPC only
B65D 5/43 Containers characterised by means discouraging or indicating unauthorised opening of the container since 1995 IPC only IPC only
B65D 5/44 Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/54 Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing ( ; break-in flaps, or members adapted to be torn-off, to provide pouring openings B65D5/70) +6 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/56 Linings or internal coatings +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/62 External coverings or coatings IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/63 having two or more separate access openings since 1995 IPC only IPC only
B65D 5/64 Lids +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/70 Break-in flaps, or members adapted to be torn-off, to provide pouring openings (B65D5/74 takes precedence) +4 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
B65D 5/72 Contents-dispensing means +6 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