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E05F 15/42

Detection using safety edges

Introduced: January 2015

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Power-operated mechanisms for wings > Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions > Detection using safety edges

CPC:

Power-operated mechanisms for wings (motor-operated accessories in locks for completing closing or initiating opening of a wing E05B17/00) > Safety devices, e.g. detection of obstructions or end positions > Detection using safety edges

Of 7 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 2 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • E05F 15/46 responsive to changes in electrical capacitance since 2015 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05F 15/47 responsive to changes in fluid pressure since 2015 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05F 15/48 by transmission of mechanical forces, e.g. rigid or movable members since 2015 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • E05F 2015/483 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • E05F 2015/487 2nd only CPC only CPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KIEKERT DE 2,762
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,316
  3. JULIUS BLUM AT 1,088
  4. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,061
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 936
  6. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 909
  7. HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 887
  8. LG ELECTRONICS KR 872
  9. TOKAI RIKA COMPANY 813
  10. GEZE DE 807

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class E05,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KIEKERT DE 2,802
  2. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 1,609
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 1,467
  4. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 1,465
  5. JULIUS BLUM AT 1,240
  6. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 1,164
  7. HUF HUELSBECK & FUERST & COMPANY DE 1,005
  8. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 928
  9. GEZE DE 809
  10. SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY US 790