DIFF Subgroup
F16L 33/02 Hose-clips
Introduced: September 1968
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 > Hose-clips
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) > Hose-clips
Of 10 combined children, 8 exist in both systems.
2 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Child Classifications
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- F16L 33/025 tightened by deforming radially extending loops or folds since 2000 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 33/08 in which a worm coacts with a part of the hose-encircling member that is toothed like a worm-wheel +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 33/12 with a pivoted or swinging tightening or securing member, e.g. toggle lever IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F16L 33/14 with a taping-bolt, i.e. winding up the end of the hose-encircling member IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class F16,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 21,545
- ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 9,446
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7,215
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 6,846
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 6,106
- NTN CORPORATION 5,305
- SKF SE 4,219
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,852
- NSK 3,850
- HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 3,639
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class F16,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 22,817
- ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 10,523
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 7,933
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 7,059
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 4,867
- SKF SE 4,729
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,111
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 3,838
- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS US 3,575
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 3,499