IPC Subgroup
B32B 37/14 characterised by the properties of the layers
Introduced: January 2006
Full Title
Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding > characterised by the properties of the layers
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
4 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B32B 37/15 with at least one layer being manufactured and immediately laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
- B32B 37/16 with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating
- B32B 37/24 with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate
- B32B 37/26 with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the laminating process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B32, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION JP 4,719
- DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 3,989
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 3,695
- NITTO DENKO CORPORATION 3,002
- DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 2,809
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 2,679
- FUJIFILM JP 2,360
- TOPPAN PRINTING COMPANY 2,310
- CORNING US 2,168
- SEKISUI CHEMICAL COMPANY JP 2,115