D10B INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
Description
D10B serves as an indexing and cross-referencing tool within the CPC textile classification system, facilitating navigation among the numerous textile-related subclasses under Section D. It does not itself classify inventions but rather provides systematic organization and correlation codes that link related textile technologies, materials, and processes across multiple subclass boundaries. Patent examiners and information specialists use this indexing scheme to ensure comprehensive prior art searches and to maintain consistency in textile patent classification. This structural classification is essential for managing the broad scope of textile innovations spanning fiber production, yarn manufacture, fabric construction, finishing processes, and textile machinery.
Of 12 combined children, 0 exist in both systems.
12 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Note: 12 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class D10,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- TORAY INDUSTRIES JP 1,074
- NIKE INNOVATE US 776
- NIKE US 692
- KOLON INDUSTRIES KR 477
- KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION US 417
- P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 366
- NIKE INNOVATE NL 345
- ASAHI KASEI JP 292
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 283
- FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN US 270