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F28F 13/00

Arrangements for modifying heat-transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing (F28F1/00 - F28F11/00 take precedence)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing

CPC: Arrangements for modifying heat-transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing (F28F1/00 - F28F11/00 take precedence)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Arrangements for modifying heat transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing

CPC:

Arrangements for modifying heat-transfer, e.g. increasing, decreasing (F28F1/00 - F28F11/00 take precedence)

Of 9 combined children, 6 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Note: 2 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • F28F 13/003 CPC only CPC only
  • F28F 13/02 by influencing fluid boundary (boundary-layer control in general F15D) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F28F 13/04 by preventing the formation of continuous films of condensate on heat-exchange surfaces, e.g. by promoting droplet formation IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F28F 13/14 by endowing the walls of conduits with zones of different degrees of conduction of heat IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F28F 13/16 by applying an electrostatic field to the body of the heat-exchange medium IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • F28F 2013/001 2nd only CPC only CPC only

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class F28,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES FR 1,902
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 1,327
  3. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 1,152
  4. MAHLE INTERNATIONAL DE 999
  5. ALFA LAVAL SE 960
  6. HANON SYSTEMS KR 917
  7. DENSO CORPORATION 905
  8. DENSO CORPORATION JP 802
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 787
  10. XIAN THERMAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMPANY 762

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class F28,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES FR 1,945
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 1,518
  3. MAHLE INTERNATIONAL DE 1,120
  4. ALFA LAVAL SE 1,085
  5. HANON SYSTEMS KR 939
  6. DENSO CORPORATION JP 900
  7. LG ELECTRONICS KR 861
  8. HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND US 795
  9. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES JP 608
  10. DENSO CORPORATION 537