IPC Subgroup
E06B 3/968 characterised by the way the connecting pieces are fixed in or on the frame members
Introduced: January 1990
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 > Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings > using separate connecting pieces, e.g. T-connecting pieces > characterised by the way the connecting pieces are fixed in or on the frame members
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
3 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- E06B 3/972 by increasing the cross-section of the connecting pieces, e.g. by expanding the connecting pieces with wedges
- E06B 3/976 by deformation of the frame members
- E06B 3/98 the connecting pieces being specially adapted for drawing the frame members towards each other
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class E06, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
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