IPC Subclass
E03B INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- Subclass:
- INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
Description
E03B covers systems and methods for sourcing, gathering, and transporting water for supply purposes. This includes water intake structures, collection facilities, storage reservoirs, pumping stations, and distribution networks that deliver water from natural sources or treatment plants to users. The classification encompasses both above-ground and underground infrastructure, such as wells, boreholes, aqueducts, pipelines, and associated control or measurement devices. Related sewerage and wastewater treatment systems are addressed separately in other E03 subclasses.
Related Keywords
(2) WATER supply
6 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- E03B 1/00 Methods or layout of installations for water supply
- E03B 11/00 Arrangements or adaptations of tanks for water supply
- E03B 3/00 Methods or installations for obtaining or collecting drinking water or tap water
- E03B 5/00 Use of pumping plants or installations; Layouts thereof
- E03B 7/00 Water main or service pipe systems
- E03B 9/00 Methods or installations for drawing-off water
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E03, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- TOTO 2,957
- LIXIL CORPORATION 1,646
- XIAMEN RT PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY COMPANY 925
- NEOPERL DE 870
- GROHE DE 828
- PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 738
- WUHAN SHENGYU DRAINAGE SYSTEMS COMPANY 727
- GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL CH 613
- KOHLER COMPANY US 570
- TOTO JP 549