IPC Class
E06 DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS, IN GENERAL; LADDERS
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS, IN GENERAL; LADDERS
Description
Class E06 encompasses the structural design, construction, and operation of door and window systems, including shutters and roller blinds used for closure, ventilation, light control, or security purposes. It covers the mechanical components, frames, hinges, fastening systems, and actuation mechanisms for these building elements. The class also includes portable or fixed ladders for access and climbing purposes. Adjacent specialized applications, such as doors or windows for specific industrial equipment or vehicles, are typically classified elsewhere in their respective technical fields.
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filings, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 1,398
- YKK AP 1,252
- LIXIL CORPORATION 1,235
- SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FR 1,133
- BUNKA SHUTTER COMPANY 839
- HUNTER DOUGLAS US 812
- SANKYOTATEYAMA 796
- SANWA SHUTTER CORPORATION 699
- VKR HOLDING DK 579
- VIEW US 557