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DIFF Subclass Not Allocatable
F01L

CYCLICALLY OPERATING VALVES FOR MACHINES OR ENGINES

Introduced: September 1968

Description

F01L encompasses cyclically operating valves that control fluid flow in reciprocating or rotary machines and engines through periodic opening and closing actions synchronized with machine operation. This subclass includes intake and exhaust valves for internal combustion engines, steam engine valves, and analogous valve mechanisms in compressors and pumps. The classification covers valve actuating mechanisms, timing systems, and related hardware designed for timed, repetitive operation rather than continuous modulation. Related valve technologies for non-cyclic applications are classified elsewhere, such as in F16K for general valve construction.

Of 34 combined children, 18 exist in both systems.

16 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 16 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

14 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • F01L 2201/00 Electronic control systems; Apparatus or methods therefor 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • F01L 23/00 Valves controlled by impact by piston, e.g. in free-piston machines IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F01L 2307/00 Preventing the rotation of tappets 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • F01L 2309/00 Self-contained lash adjusters 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • F01L 2311/00 Differential gears located between crankshafts and camshafts for varying the timing of valves 2nd only CPC only CPC only
  • F01L 2313/00 Rotary valve drives 2nd only CPC only CPC only

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