varying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines}

varying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines} · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

Engines, pumps, lighting, heating, and mechanical systems.

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeF01D17/18
Official titlevarying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines}
Display labelvarying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines}
Total patents95

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
20154
201611
20179
201810
201918
202013
20218
20228
20236
20244
20253
20261

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC F01D17/18?
CPC F01D17/18 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “varying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines}.”
How many patents are filed under CPC F01D17/18 (varying effective number of nozzles or guide conduits {, e.g. sequentially operable valves for steam turbines})?
Our database includes 95 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC F01D17/18 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 4 in 2024 vs 3 in 2025 (latest complete years).