Methods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence)

Methods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence) · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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Mapped technology topics for this CPC code.

CPC classification statistics
MetricValue
CPC codeF02B3/08
Official titleMethods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence)
Display labelMethods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence)
Total patents44

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
20157
20162
20174
20187
20195
20203
20214
20222
20235
20244
20251

Representative patents

Representative publications under this CPC code from precomputed stats, or recent filings when stats are unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the same data shown on this page.

What is CPC F02B3/08?
CPC F02B3/08 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Methods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence).”
How many patents are filed under CPC F02B3/08 (Methods of operating (F02B3/12 takes precedence))?
Our database includes 44 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC F02B3/08 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 4 in 2024 vs 1 in 2025 (latest complete years).