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E04G 1/00

Scaffolds primarily resting on the ground

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:
BUILDING
Subclass:
SCAFFOLDING; FORMS; SHUTTERING; BUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USE; HANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITE; REPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGS

Related Keywords

scaffolding PLATFORM(S)STANCHIONS for scaffolding

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  • E04G 1/14 Comprising essentially pre-assembled two-dimensional [2D] frame-like elements, e.g. of rods in L- or H-shape, with or without bracing
  • E04G 1/15 essentially comprising special means for supporting or forming platforms; Platforms
  • E04G 1/17 Comprising essentially pre-assembled three-dimensional [3D] elements, e.g. cubic elements
  • E04G 1/24 comprising essentially special base constructions; comprising essentially special ground-engaging parts, e.g. inclined struts, wheels
  • E04G 1/34 Scaffold constructions able to be folded in prismatic or flat parts or able to be turned down
  • E04G 1/36 Scaffolds for particular parts of buildings or buildings of particular shape, e.g. for stairs, cupolas, domes
  • E04G 1/38 Scaffolds partly supported by the building

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E04, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. CHINA CONSTRUCTION EIGHTH ENGINEERING DIVISION 6,575
  2. ZHEJIANG YASHA DECORATION COMPANY 4,488
  3. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 4,427
  4. CHINA CONSTRUCTION SECOND ENGINEERING BUREAU 4,352
  5. CHINA MCC17 GROUP COMPANY 3,122
  6. GOLD MANTIS FINE DECORATION TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) COMPANY 2,605
  7. SHENYANG JIANZHU UNIVERSITY 2,420
  8. CHINA CONSTRUCTION SEVENTH ENGINEERING DIVISION COMPANY 2,284
  9. CHINA CONSTRUCTION FIFTH ENGINEERING DIVISION CORPORATION 2,008
  10. CHINA CONSTRUCTION FIRST BUILDING (GROUP) CORPORATION 1,967