IPC Subgroup
E06B 3/677 Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
Introduced: January 1995
Last revised: January 2006
Full Title
Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames > Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges > Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
Classification Context
- Section:
- FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- Class:
- DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS, IN GENERAL; LADDERS
- Subclass:
- FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES, OR LIKE ENCLOSURES, IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
Related Keywords
preventing CONDENSATION between window panesEVACUATING gap between window panespreventing MOISTURE between window panes
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E06, 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