the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur}

the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur} · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeB62M9/12
Official titlethe chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur}
Display labelthe chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur}
Total patents257

Filing trend

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

Filing activity over the last five years is rapidly declining.

Patents filed per year
YearPatents
20156
201624
201722
201843
201934
202028
202127
202220
202320
202421
202511
20261

Representative patents

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC B62M9/12?
CPC B62M9/12 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur}.”
How many patents are filed under CPC B62M9/12 (the chain, belt, or the like being laterally shiftable {, e.g. using a rear derailleur})?
Our database includes 257 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC B62M9/12 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 21 in 2024 vs 11 in 2025 (latest complete years).