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F26B 9/00

Machines or apparatus for drying solid materials or objects at rest or with only local agitation; Domestic airing cupboards

Introduced: September 1968

Of 6 combined children, 4 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • F26B 9/003 CPC only CPC only
  • F26B 9/006 CPC only CPC only
  • F26B 9/02 in buildings (special types of buildings E04H) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F26B 9/04 in presses or clamping devices IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class F26,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. LG ELECTRONICS KR 392
  2. TRUKING TECHNOLOGY 292
  3. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 258
  4. MENGZHOU YUANHONG DRYING EQUIPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 190
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 176
  6. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 174
  7. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 166
  8. SCREEN HOLDINGS JP 162
  9. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 157
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 152

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class F26,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. LG ELECTRONICS KR 487
  2. DUERR SYSTEMS DE 205
  3. SCREEN HOLDINGS JP 200
  4. SEMES COMPANY KR 187
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 181
  6. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 178
  7. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 168
  8. LG CHEM KR 166
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 139
  10. SCREEN HOLDINGS 127