Outlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements

Outlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

Separating, mixing, shaping, printing, and transporting materials.

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeB05B1/046
Official title{Outlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements}
Display labelOutlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements
Total patents79

Filing trend

Year-over-year patent counts classified under this CPC code.

Filing activity over the last five years is declining.

Patents filed per year
YearPatents
20153
20165
20174
20186
201910
20207
20219
20226
202311
202411
20254
20263

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC B05B1/046?
CPC B05B1/046 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Outlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements.”
How many patents are filed under CPC B05B1/046 (Outlets formed, e.g. cut, in the circumference of tubular or spherical elements)?
Our database includes 79 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC B05B1/046 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 11 in 2024 vs 4 in 2025 (latest complete years).