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G03D 5/00

Liquid processing apparatus in which no immersion is effected; Washing apparatus in which no immersion is effected (G11B9/00, G11B11/00 take precedence; application of liquids in general B05)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Liquid processing apparatus in which no immersion is effected; Washing apparatus in which no immersion is effected

CPC: Liquid processing apparatus in which no immersion is effected; Washing apparatus in which no immersion is effected (G11B9/00, G11B11/00 take precedence; application of liquids in general B05)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Liquid processing apparatus in which no immersion is effected; Washing apparatus in which no immersion is effected

CPC:

Liquid processing apparatus in which no immersion is effected; Washing apparatus in which no immersion is effected (G11B9/00, G11B11/00 take precedence; application of liquids in general B05)

Of 5 combined children, 3 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • G03D 5/003 CPC only CPC only
  • G03D 5/006 CPC only CPC only
  • G03D 5/02 using rupturable ampoules of liquid IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G03D 5/04 using liquid sprays (liquid sprayers per se B05B) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class G03,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CANON 31,416
  2. CANON JP 17,469
  3. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 9,845
  4. RICOH COMPANY 9,807
  5. ASML NETHERLANDS NL 9,427
  6. FUJIFILM JP 7,225
  7. KONICA MINOLTA CORPORATION 7,216
  8. FUJI XEROX COMPANY 5,711
  9. CARL ZEISS SMT DE 4,971
  10. RICOH COMPANY JP 4,123

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class G03,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CANON JP 19,215
  2. CANON 12,916
  3. ASML NETHERLANDS NL 10,000
  4. FUJIFILM JP 7,814
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,181
  6. CARL ZEISS SMT DE 5,079
  7. RICOH COMPANY JP 4,343
  8. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,054
  9. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS 3,812
  10. KYOCERA DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS JP 3,682