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D06

TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Classification Context

Section:
TEXTILES; PAPER
Class:
TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

Description

Class D06 covers mechanical, chemical, and thermal treatment processes applied to textiles and related flexible materials, including laundering, washing, bleaching, dyeing, and finishing operations. This classification encompasses equipment, methods, and systems for textile processing such as cleaning machines, drying apparatus, pressing equipment, and chemical treatment installations. It also includes treatment of leather, furs, and other flexible materials that do not fall within specialized textile categories. Adjacent classes handle raw fiber preparation (D01), yarn and thread production (D02-D05), and specific textile products like clothing or nets (D04, other sections).

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Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE COMPANY 10,520
  2. HAIER SMART HOME 8,532
  3. LG ELECTRONICS KR 7,853
  4. WUXI LITTLE SWAN COMPANY 5,749
  5. QINGDAO HAIER WASHING MACHINE COMPANY CN 2,905
  6. BSH (BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE) DE 2,785
  7. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 2,662
  8. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 1,701
  9. PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 1,391
  10. MIELE DE 1,374