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IPC Subgroup
F24T 10/17

using tubes closed at one end, i.e. return-type tubes

Introduced: January 2018

Full Title

Geothermal collectors > with circulation of working fluids through underground channels, the working fluids not coming into direct contact with the ground > using tube assemblies suitable for insertion into boreholes in the ground, e.g. geothermal probes > using tubes closed at one end, i.e. return-type tubes

Classification Context

Section:
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
Class:
HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
Subclass:
GEOTHERMAL COLLECTORS; GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class F24, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. MIDEA 21,834
  2. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 21,535
  3. GUANGDONG MIDEA REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT COMPANY 20,870
  4. QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER COMPANY 15,443
  5. HAIER SMART HOME 15,442
  6. QINGDAO HAIER AIR CONDITIONER ELECTRIC COMPANY 10,008
  7. AUX AIR CONDITIONING COMPANY 7,723
  8. NINGBO AUX ELECTRIC COMPANY 7,499
  9. NINGBO FOTILE KITCHENWARE COMPANY 6,712
  10. LG ELECTRONICS KR 6,441