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IPC Subgroup
B32B 5/32

both layers being foamed or specifically porous

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer > characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous > both layers being foamed or specifically porous

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

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