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IPC Subgroup
B32B 3/18

characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shape; Layered products comprising a layer having particular features of form > characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material > characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material

Classification Context

Section:
PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
Class:
LAYERED PRODUCTS
Subclass:
LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • B32B 3/2 of hollow pieces, e.g. tubes; of pieces with channels or cavities
  • B32B 3/22 of spaced pieces

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B32, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 4,719
  2. DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,989
  3. SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 3,695
  4. NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,002
  5. DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,809
  6. 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 2,679
  7. FUJIFILM JP 2,360
  8. TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,310
  9. CORNING US 2,168
  10. SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,115