Deforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding

Deforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeB29B2009/166
Official title{Deforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding}
Display labelDeforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding
Total patents50

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
20167
20175
20183
20195
20203
20217
20222
20236
20244
20255

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC B29B2009/166?
CPC B29B2009/166 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Deforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding.”
How many patents are filed under CPC B29B2009/166 (Deforming granules to give a special form, e.g. spheroidizing, rounding)?
Our database includes 50 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC B29B2009/166 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 4 in 2024 vs 5 in 2025 (latest complete years).