E06 DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
Description
Class E06 encompasses the structural design, construction, and operation of door and window systems, including shutters and roller blinds used for closure, ventilation, light control, or security purposes. It covers the mechanical components, frames, hinges, fastening systems, and actuation mechanisms for these building elements. The class also includes portable or fixed ladders for access and climbing purposes. Adjacent specialized applications, such as doors or windows for specific industrial equipment or vehicles, are typically classified elsewhere in their respective technical fields.
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS, IN GENERAL; LADDERS
CPC: DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS, IN GENERAL; LADDERS
DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
IPC and CPC are identically structured here. All 2 subcodes exist in both systems.
2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- E06B FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES (shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00) heading IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- E06C LADDERS (E04F11/00 takes precedence; step-stools A47C12/00; adaptation of ladders to use on ships B63B, to use on aircraft B64; scaffolding E04G) heading IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 1,398
- YKK AP 1,252
- LIXIL CORPORATION 1,235
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 1,133
- BUNKA SHUTTER COMPANY 839
- HUNTER DOUGLAS US 812
- SANKYOTATEYAMA 796
- SANWA SHUTTER CORPORATION 699
- VKR HOLDING DK 579
- VIEW US 557
Top Applicants (CPC)
2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 1,388
- HUNTER DOUGLAS US 874
- VIEW US 763
- VKR HOLDING DK 627
- GUARDIAN GLASS US 460
- PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY JP 426
- LG ELECTRONICS KR 406
- SOMFY ACTIVITES FR 368
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 353
- AGC GLASS EUROPE BE 350