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IPC Subgroup
A61B 3/028

for testing visual acuity; for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters

Introduced: January 1990

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Apparatus for testing the eyes; Instruments for examining the eyes > Subjective types, i.e. testing apparatus requiring the active assistance of the patient > for testing visual acuity; for determination of refraction, e.g. phoropters

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
Subclass:
DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION

3 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A61B 3/032 Devices for presenting test symbols or characters, e.g. test chart projectors
  • A61B 3/036 for testing astigmatism
  • A61B 3/04 Trial frames; Sets of lenses for use therewith

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 18,523
  2. NOVARTIS CH 14,253
  3. COVIDIEN US 13,953
  4. ROCHE CH 12,005
  5. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 11,955
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 11,692
  7. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 11,596
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,593
  9. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 11,297
  10. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,594