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IPC Subgroup
B25C 1/1

generated by detonation of a cartridge

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Hand-held nailing tools; Nail feeding devices therefor > operated by combustion pressure > generated by detonation of a cartridge

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS; WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT; MANIPULATORS
Subclass:
HAND-HELD NAILING OR STAPLING TOOLS; MANUALLY-OPERATED PORTABLE STAPLING TOOLS

Related Keywords

BOLT(S) setting gunsbolt-setting GUNScartridge-operated tools for firing SPIKE(S)

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B25C 1/12 acting directly on the nail
  • B25C 1/14 acting on an intermediate plunger or anvil
  • B25C 1/16 Cartridges specially adapted for impact tools; Cartridge-and-nail units
  • B25C 1/18 Details or accessories, e.g. splinter guards, spall minimisers

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B25, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,635
  2. FANUC JP 3,353
  3. ROBERT BOSCH DE 2,950
  4. LG ELECTRONICS KR 2,397
  5. HILTI LI 2,243
  6. FANUC 2,234
  7. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION 2,131
  8. KAWASAKI HEAVY IND JP 1,940
  9. MAKITA CORPORATION 1,851
  10. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 1,562