G04B 1/18 Constructions for connecting the ends of the mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor
Introduced: September 1968
Title
Titles differ between systems:
IPC: Constructions for connecting the ends of mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor
CPC: Constructions for connecting the ends of the mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor
Full Title
Full titles differ between systems:
Driving mechanisms > with mainspring > Constructions for connecting the ends of mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor
Driving mechanisms > with mainspring > Constructions for connecting the ends of the mainsprings with the barrel or the arbor
Of 2 combined children, 1 exist in both systems.
1 codes are CPC-only extensions.
1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
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- G04B 1/20 Protecting arrangements against rupture or overwinding of the mainspring located in the barrel or attached to the barrel (in connection with keys or the like G04B3/06, G04B3/10; in connection with automatic winding devices G04B5/24 ) +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class G04,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CH 1,570
- ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGERE SUISSE CH 1,409
- CASIO COMPUTER COMPANY 1,172
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 1,100
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 768
- NIVAROX-FAR CH 750
- MONTRES BREGUET CH 707
- APPLE US 706
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 648
- CITIZEN WATCH COMPANY 578
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class G04,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- THE SWATCH GROUP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CH 1,705
- ETA SA MANUFACTURE HORLOGERE SUISSE CH 1,443
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,104
- APPLE US 1,038
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 875
- NIVAROX-FAR CH 781
- CASIO COMPUTER COMPANY 734
- MONTRES BREGUET CH 715
- SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION JP 715
- OMEGA CH 555