Auxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence)

Auxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence) · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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CPC codeB29C51/265
Official title{Auxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence)}
Display labelAuxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence)
Total patents60

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
20151
20165
20175
20183
20195
20208
20214
20227
20235
202413
20253
20261

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC B29C51/265?
CPC B29C51/265 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Auxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence).”
How many patents are filed under CPC B29C51/265 (Auxiliary operations during the thermoforming operation (B29C51/42, B29C51/46 take precedence))?
Our database includes 60 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC B29C51/265 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 13 in 2024 vs 3 in 2025 (latest complete years).