with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves

with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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CPC codeF16C17/026
Official title{with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves}
Display labelwith helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves
Total patents171

Filing trend

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

Filing activity over the last five years is stable.

Patents filed per year
YearPatents
201512
20168
201714
201814
201921
202013
202115
202217
202323
202419
202513
20262

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC F16C17/026?
CPC F16C17/026 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves.”
How many patents are filed under CPC F16C17/026 (with helical grooves in the bearing surface to generate hydrodynamic pressure, e.g. herringbone grooves)?
Our database includes 171 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC F16C17/026 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 19 in 2024 vs 13 in 2025 (latest complete years).