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