IPC Subclass
G09D RAILWAY OR LIKE TIME OR FARE TABLES; PERPETUAL CALENDARS
Introduced: September 1968
Classification Context
- Section:
- PHYSICS
- Class:
- EDUCATING; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- Subclass:
- RAILWAY OR LIKE TIME OR FARE TABLES; PERPETUAL CALENDARS
Description
Covers mechanical or analog display devices used for presenting railway timetables, transportation schedules, fare information, and perpetual calendar systems. Includes fixed or adjustable display mechanisms such as flip cards, rotating drums, sliding panels, and similar devices designed for public information purposes in transportation venues. Excludes digital electronic displays and automated ticketing systems, which fall under different classifications.
Additional Content
Calendar blocks in printed format
2 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class G09, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- SAMSUNG DISPLAY KR 16,046
- BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY 13,766
- BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP COMPANY CN 12,804
- LG DISPLAY COMPANY KR 10,322
- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 7,738
- SAMSUNG DISPLAY 5,172
- SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY 4,749
- SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY COMPANY JP 3,417
- LG DISPLAY COMPANY 3,335
- SONY CORPORATION JP 3,179