Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers

Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers · Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)

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

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CPC classification statistics
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CPC codeF16L55/24
Official titlePreventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
Display labelPreventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers
Total patents117

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
20153
20169
201711
201813
20196
202012
202111
202219
202312
20249
202510
20262

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Frequently asked questions

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What is CPC F16L55/24?
CPC F16L55/24 is the Cooperative Patent Classification code for “Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers.”
How many patents are filed under CPC F16L55/24 (Preventing accumulation of dirt or other matter in pipes, e.g. by traps, by strainers)?
Our database includes 117 publications tagged with this CPC code.
Is patent activity under CPC F16L55/24 growing?
Publication counts under this code: 9 in 2024 vs 10 in 2025 (latest complete years).