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