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DIFF Main Group
B65H 9/00

Registering, e.g. orientating, articles; Devices therefor

Introduced: September 1968

Of 12 combined children, 10 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

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  • B65H 9/002 CPC only CPC only
  • B65H 9/02 Gauge pins IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/04 Fixed or adjustable stops or gauges (gauge pins B65H9/02) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/06 Movable stops or gauges, e.g. rising and falling front stops IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/08 Holding devices, e.g. finger, needle, suction, for retaining articles in registered position IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/12 carried by article grippers IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/14 Retarding or controlling the forward movement of articles as they approach stops IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/18 Assisting by devices such as reflectors, lenses, transparent sheets, or mechanical indicators IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • B65H 9/20 Assisting by photoelectric, sonic, or pneumatic indicators IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

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