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F01D 21/00

Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergency; Regulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for

Introduced: September 1968

Of 9 combined children, 7 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • F01D 21/003 CPC only CPC only
  • F01D 21/006 CPC only CPC only
  • F01D 21/02 Shutting-down responsive to overspeed IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F01D 21/10 responsive to unwanted deposits on blades, in working-fluid conduits or the like IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F01D 21/12 responsive to temperature IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F01D 21/14 responsive to other specific conditions IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F01D 21/20 Checking operation of shut-down devices IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class F01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 8,496
  2. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 7,291
  3. SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES FR 5,503
  4. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 4,556
  5. SIEMENS DE 3,992
  6. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 3,929
  7. RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION US 3,534
  8. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,407
  9. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,042
  10. WEICHAI POWER COMPANY 2,888

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class F01,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 9,989
  2. UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 8,110
  3. SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES FR 6,248
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,530
  5. SIEMENS DE 4,461
  6. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 4,029
  7. RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION US 3,947
  8. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 3,734
  9. GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) 3,415
  10. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 3,063