IPC Subgroup
B44C 1/1 Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Processes, not specifically provided for elsewhere, for producing decorative surface effects > Applying flat material, e.g. leaflets, pieces of fabrics
Classification Context
- Section:
- PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- Class:
- DECORATIVE ARTS
- Subclass:
- PRODUCING DECORATIVE EFFECTS; MOSAICS; TARSIA WORK; PAPERHANGING
1 direct subcode
Child Classifications
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- B44C 1/14 Metallic leaves or foils, e.g. gold leaf
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B44, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- FLOORING TECHNOLOGIES MT 248
- UNILIN BE 248
- DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) 244
- FLOORING INDUSTRIES LIMITED LU 196
- VAELINGE INNOVATION SE 188
- XINXIANG UNIVERSITY 174
- AKZENTA PANEELE + PROFILE DE 171
- LEONHARD KURZ STIFTUNG & COMPANY DE 169
- DNP (DAINIPPON PRINTING COMPANY) JP 163
- 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY (MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY) US 149