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F16L 33/00

Arrangements for connecting hoses to rigid members; Rigid hose-connectors, i.e. single members engaging both hoses

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS OR UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
Subclass:
PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL

Related Keywords

COUPLING(S) or connectors for hosesHYDRAULIC(S) couplings

12 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • F16L 33/01 specially adapted for hoses having a multi-layer wall
  • F16L 33/16 with sealing or securing means using fluid pressure
  • F16L 33/18 characterised by the use of additional sealing means
  • F16L 33/24 with parts screwed directly on or into the hose
  • F16L 33/26 specially adapted for hoses made of metal
  • F16L 33/28 for hoses with one end terminating in a radial flange or collar
  • F16L 33/3 comprising parts inside the hoses only
  • F16L 33/32 comprising parts outside the hoses only
  • F16L 33/34 with bonding obtained by vulcanisation, gluing, melting, or the like

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F16, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES & COMPANY DE 21,545
  2. ZAHNRADFABRIK FRIEDRICHSHAFEN DE 9,446
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 7,215
  4. HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 6,846
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 6,106
  6. NTN CORPORATION 5,305
  7. SKF SE 4,219
  8. KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,852
  9. NSK 3,850
  10. HONDA MOTOR COMPANY 3,639