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B05D 5/00

Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures

Introduced: July 1974

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
Subclass:
PROCESSES FOR APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL

6 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B05D 5/02 to obtain a matt or rough surface
  • B05D 5/04 to obtain a surface receptive to ink or other liquid
  • B05D 5/06 to obtain multicolour or other optical effects
  • B05D 5/08 to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
  • B05D 5/1 to obtain an adhesive surface
  • B05D 5/12 to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B05, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. DUERR SYSTEMS DE 1,073
  2. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 941
  3. TOKYO ELECTRON JP 825
  4. YOSHINO KOGYOSHO COMPANY 780
  5. APTAR FRANCE FR 723
  6. NORDSON CORPORATION US 704
  7. LG ENERGY SOLUTION KR 606
  8. GRACO MINNESOTA US 604
  9. SCREEN HOLDINGS JP 592
  10. BOEING COMPANY US 516