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D05C 15/16

Arrangements or devices for manipulating threads (D05C15/26 takes precedence)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

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IPC: Arrangements or devices for manipulating threads

CPC: Arrangements or devices for manipulating threads (D05C15/26 takes precedence)

Full Title

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IPC:

Making pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features by inserting loops into a base material > Tufting > Tufting machines > Arrangements or devices for manipulating threads

CPC:

Making pile fabrics or articles having similar surface features by inserting loops into a base material (layered products B32B; non-woven pile fabrics D04H11/00) > Tufting > Tufting machines > Arrangements or devices for manipulating threads (D05C15/26 takes precedence)

IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 4 subcodes exist in both systems.

Child Classifications

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  • D05C 15/18 Thread feeding or tensioning arrangements IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • D05C 15/20 Arrangements or devices, e.g. needles, for inserting loops; Driving mechanisms therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • D05C 15/22 Loop-catching arrangements, e.g. loopers; Driving mechanisms therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • D05C 15/24 Loop cutters; Driving mechanisms therefor IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class D05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JACK SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1,314
  2. JUKI CORPORATION 537
  3. ZHEJIANG MAQI SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 534
  4. GUANGDONG ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 526
  5. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 481
  6. BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 466
  7. ZHEJIANG ZOJE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 406
  8. GUILIN ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 402
  9. TIANJIN RICHPEACE COMPUTERIZED MACHINERY COMPANY 352
  10. JACK TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 298

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class D05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. JACK SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 670
  2. JUKI CORPORATION 427
  3. BROTHER INDUSTRIES 299
  4. BROTHER INDUSTRIES JP 255
  5. JANOME SEWING MACHINE COMPANY JP 224
  6. BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 184
  7. GUANGDONG ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 168
  8. JUKI CORPORATION JP 159
  9. COLOREEL GROUP SE 139
  10. GUILIN ESQUEL TEXTILES COMPANY 132