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IPC Subgroup
A61B 5/263

characterised by the electrode materials

Introduced: January 2021

Full Title

Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons > Detecting, measuring or recording bioelectric or biomagnetic signals of the body or parts thereof > Bioelectric electrodes therefor > characterised by the electrode materials

Classification Context

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

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • A61B 5/265 containing silver or silver chloride
  • A61B 5/266 containing electrolytes, conductive gels or pastes
  • A61B 5/268 containing conductive polymers, e.g. PEDOT:PSS polymers
  • A61B 5/27 Conductive fabrics or textiles

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