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F16L 33/00

Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses (connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics F16L47/00)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses

CPC: Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses (connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics F16L47/00)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses

CPC:

Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses (connecting arrangements or other fittings specially adapted to be made of plastics or to be used with pipes made of plastics F16L47/00)

Of 14 combined children, 12 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

3 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • F16L 33/003 CPC only CPC only
  • F16L 33/006 CPC only CPC only
  • F16L 33/01 specially adapted for hoses having a multi-layer wall since 1974 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/16 with sealing or securing means using fluid pressure IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/18 characterised by the use of additional sealing means IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/26 specially adapted for hoses made of metal IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/28 for hoses with one end terminating in a radial flange or collar since 1990 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/30 comprising parts inside the hoses only (F16L33/24 takes precedence) since 2000 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/32 comprising parts outside the hoses only (F16L33/24 takes precedence) since 2000 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F16L 33/34 with bonding obtained by vulcanisation, gluing, melting, or the like since 2000 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class F16,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 21,545
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 9,446
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7,215
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 6,846
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 6,106
  6. NTN CORPORATION 5,305
  7. SKF SE 4,219
  8. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,852
  9. NSK 3,850
  10. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 3,639

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class F16,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
  3. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
  5. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
  6. SKF SE 4,729
  7. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
  8. FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
  9. GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499