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B65D 83/76

for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston

Introduced: January 1990

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents > for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston

CPC:

Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents (dispensing means incorporated in closures B65D47/00) > for dispensing fluent contents by means of a piston

Additional Content IPC

Syringes with pistons or piston-rods

Of 7 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 2025.

Child Classifications

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  • B65D 83/763 the piston being actuated by a reciprocating axial motion of a shaft which engages the piston, e.g. using a ratchet mechanism since 2025 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65D 83/764 the piston cooperating with a screw-thread in the side wall of the container since 2025 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65D 83/765 CPC only CPC only
  • B65D 83/766 the piston being actuated by a spring-like mechanism since 2025 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65D 83/767 the piston having an integrated dispensing opening (B65D83/762 takes precedence) since 2025 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65D 83/768 CPC only CPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class B65,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CANON 3,755
  2. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 3,721
  3. YOSHINO KOGYOSHO COMPANY 3,659
  4. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,573
  5. KRONES DE 3,114
  6. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 2,777
  7. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,720
  8. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,574
  9. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 2,371
  10. RICOH COMPANY 2,349

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class B65,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 3,369
  2. KRONES DE 3,304
  3. TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE CH 2,227
  4. CANON JP 2,051
  5. AUTOSTORE TECHNOLOGY NO 1,731
  6. GPI (GRAPHIC PACKAGING INTERNATIONAL) US 1,707
  7. CANON 1,693
  8. G.D IT 1,678
  9. MURATA MACHINERY JP 1,664
  10. DAIFUKU COMPANY JP 1,654