IPC Subgroup
E04C 2/3 characterised by the shape or structure
Introduced: September 1968
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels > characterised by the shape or structure
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- BUILDING
- Subclass:
- STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
6 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- E04C 2/32 formed of corrugated or otherwise indented sheet-like material; composed of such layers with or without layers of flat sheet-like material
- E04C 2/34 composed of two or more spaced sheet-like parts
- E04C 2/38 with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels
- E04C 2/4 composed of a number of smaller components rigidly or movably connected together, e.g. interlocking, hingedly connected
- E04C 2/42 Gratings; Grid-like panels
- E04C 2/52 with special adaptations for auxiliary purposes, e.g. serving for locating conduits
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION EIGHTH ENGINEERING DIVISION 6,575
- ZHEJIANG YASHA DECORATION COMPANY 4,488
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,427
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION SECOND ENGINEERING BUREAU 4,352
- CHINA MCC17 GROUP COMPANY 3,122
- GOLD MANTIS FINE DECORATION TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) COMPANY 2,605
- SHENYANG JIANZHU UNIVERSITY 2,420
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION SEVENTH ENGINEERING DIVISION COMPANY 2,284
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION FIFTH ENGINEERING DIVISION CORPORATION 2,008
- CHINA CONSTRUCTION FIRST BUILDING (GROUP) CORPORATION 1,967