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IPC Subgroup
E02D 5/44

with enlarged footing or enlargements at the bottom of the pile

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Full Title

Bulkheads, piles, or other structural elements specially adapted to foundation engineering > Piles > Concrete or concrete-like piles cast in position > making by use of mould-pipes or other moulds > with enlarged footing or enlargements at the bottom of the pile

Classification Context

Section:
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:
HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL-SHIFTING
Subclass:
FOUNDATIONS; EXCAVATIONS; EMBANKMENTS; UNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E02, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. KOMATSU JP 3,549
  2. CATERPILLAR US 2,893
  3. HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY COMPANY JP 2,390
  4. HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY COMPANY 2,340
  5. POWERCHINA HUADONG ENGINEERING CORPORATION 2,336
  6. CHINA CONSTRUCTION EIGHTH ENGINEERING DIVISION 2,174
  7. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 2,119
  8. HOHAI UNIVERSITY 1,821
  9. KOMATSU 1,775
  10. POWERCHINA GUIYANG ENGINEERING CORPORATION 1,725