Serially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence)

Serially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence) · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeF16D21/08
Official titleSerially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence)
Display labelSerially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence)
Total patents101

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
20154
201611
20171
201812
201912
202017
202114
20228
20236
20249
20257

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC F16D21/08?
CPC F16D21/08 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Serially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence).”
How many patents are filed under CPC F16D21/08 (Serially-arranged clutches interconnecting two shafts only when all the clutches are engaged (F16D13/08, F16D13/12 take precedence))?
Our database includes 101 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC F16D21/08 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 9 in 2024 vs 7 in 2025 (latest complete years).