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G09F 13/00

Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising (G09F9/00, G09F11/00 take precedence; control of displays in general using static means to present variable information G09G)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

Titles differ between systems:

IPC: Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising

CPC: Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising (G09F9/00, G09F11/00 take precedence; control of displays in general using static means to present variable information G09G)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising

CPC:

Illuminated signs; Luminous advertising (G09F9/00, G09F11/00 take precedence; control of displays in general using static means to present variable information G09G)

Additional Content IPC

Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the complete information is permanently attached to a movable support which brings it to the display position Mobile visual advertising

Of 15 combined children, 14 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

8 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

Child Classifications

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  • G09F 13/005 CPC only CPC only
  • G09F 13/02 Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated by artificial light sources positioned in front of the insignia IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/24 using tubes or the like filled with liquid, e.g. bubbling liquid IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/26 Signs formed by electric discharge tubes (by selective lighting G09F9/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/28 Signs formed by filament-type lamp (by selective lighting G09F9/00) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/30 with moving light sources, e.g. rotating luminous tubes IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/32 with moving optical part of parts, e.g. mirrors IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/42 with light sources activated by non-visible radiation (cathode ray image or pattern display tubes H01J31/10; lamps with luminescent screens excited by cathode rays H01J63/06) IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/44 with gas as lighting source IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • G09F 13/46 Advertising by fireworks IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class G09,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 16,046
  2. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY 13,766
  3. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY CN 12,804
  4. LG DISPLAY COMPANY KR 10,322
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 7,738
  6. SAMSUNG DISPLAY 5,172
  7. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY 4,749
  8. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY JP 3,417
  9. LG DISPLAY COMPANY 3,335
  10. SONY CORPORATION JP 3,179

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class G09,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 22,477
  2. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY CN 16,016
  3. BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY 12,918
  4. LG DISPLAY COMPANY KR 12,599
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 12,009
  6. SAMSUNG DISPLAY 6,252
  7. SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY JP 4,410
  8. SONY CORPORATION JP 3,965
  9. LG ELECTRONICS KR 3,901
  10. LG DISPLAY COMPANY 3,705