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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="true" level="5" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K" definition-exists="false" date-revised="2021-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>VALVES</text></title-part><title-part><text>TAPS</text></title-part><title-part><text>COCKS</text></title-part><title-part><text>ACTUATING-FLOATS</text></title-part><title-part><text>DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING </text><CPC-specific-text><reference><text>devices for emptying and evacuating the excess liquid in valves or conduits <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L55/07</class-ref></text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph> Attention is drawn to the following places: <table><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A47J27/09</class-ref></entry><entry>Safety devices for pressure cookers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A47J31/46</class-ref></entry><entry>Dispensing spouts, drain valves or like beverage-making apparatus</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61B5/0235</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves specially adapted for measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61F2/24</class-ref></entry><entry>Heart valves</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61M16/20</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves specially adapted for medical respiratory devices</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A61M39/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Tube connectors, tube couplings, valves or branch units specially adapted for medical use in general</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A62B9/02</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for respiratory apparatus</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A62B18/10</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for breathing masks or helmets</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">A62C</class-ref></entry><entry>Fire extinguishers</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">B01D35/04</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Plug, tap, or cock filters</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B05B</class-ref></entry><entry>Nozzles, spray heads or other discharge apparatus for spraying or atomising</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B60C29/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangements of tyre-inflating valves relative to tyres or wheel rims; Connection of valves to wheel rims, tyres or other inflatable elastic bodies</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B60G17/048</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves specially adapted for adjusting vehicle fluid-spring characteristics</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B60T</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves specially adapted for vehicle brake control systems</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B62D5/08</class-ref></entry><entry>Vehicle power-assisted steering characterised by the type of valve used</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B63B7/00</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">B63C9/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangement of inflating valves for floatable life-saving equipment</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B65D47/04</class-ref></entry><entry>Container closures with discharging valves</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B65D90/32</class-ref></entry><entry>Safety valves for large containers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B65D90/54</class-ref></entry><entry>Gates or closures on large containers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B67C3/28</class-ref></entry><entry>Flow control devices for bottling liquids</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">B67D</class-ref></entry><entry>Dispensing, delivering or transferring liquids</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">C21B9/12</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Hot-blast valves for blast furnaces</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E02B8/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Details, e.g. valves, of barrages or weirs</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E02B13/02</class-ref></entry><entry>Closures for irrigation conduits</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">E03C1/04</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Water-basin installations specially adapted for wash-basins or baths</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">E03C1/05</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Arrangements on wash-basins for the remote control of taps</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E03D</class-ref></entry><entry>Flushing valves for water-closets or urinals</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">E03F7/04</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Valves for preventing return flow in sewer systems</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E05F3/12</class-ref></entry><entry>Valve arrangements in door closers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E21B21/10</class-ref></entry><entry>Valve arrangements in drilling-fluid circulation systems</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">E21B34/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">E21D15/51</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Arrangement of relief valves in hydraulic mine props</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F01B25/10</class-ref></entry><entry>Working-fluid valves for controlling machines or engines in general or of positive-displacement type</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F01D17/10</class-ref></entry><entry>Final actuators for controlling non-positive displacement machines or engines</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F01L</class-ref></entry><entry>Cyclically operated valves for machines or engines</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F02D9/08</class-ref></entry><entry>Throttle valves for controlling combustion engines</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F02K9/58</class-ref></entry><entry>Propellant feed valves for rocket-engines</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F02M</class-ref></entry><entry>Carburettors, fuel injection</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F02M59/46</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for fuel injection pumps</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F04</class-ref></entry><entry>Pumps</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16F9/34</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for shock absorbers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L29/00</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L37/28</class-ref></entry><entry>Pipe joints or quick-acting couplings with fluid cut-off means</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L55/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangement of valves in pipes</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L55/055</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves specially adapted to prevent or minimise the effect of water hammer</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L55/46</class-ref></entry><entry>Launching devices for pigs or moles</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16N23/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Check valves for lubrication systems</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16T</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Draining-off liquids from steam traps</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F17C13/04</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangement of valves in pressure vessels</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F22B37/44</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangement of safety valves on steam boilers</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F22D5/34</class-ref></entry><entry>Application of valves to automatic water-feed in boiler</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F23L13/00</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for air supply control to burners</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">F23Q2/16</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Valves for lighters with gaseous fuel and adjustable flame</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F24C3/12</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F24C5/16</class-ref></entry><entry>Arrangement of valves on stoves or ranges</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F24F</class-ref></entry><entry>Air conditioning; Ventilation</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F25B41/20</class-ref></entry><entry>Disposition of fluid circulation valves in refrigeration machines</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D</class-ref></entry><entry>Controlling non-electric variables</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">G10B3/06</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for organs</entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">G10D9/04</class-ref></entry><entry>Valves for other wind-actuated musical instruments</entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">G21C9/06</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Safety valves structurally associated with nuclear reactors</CPC-specific-note></entry></row><row><entry><CPC-specific-note><class-ref scheme="cpc">H01M50/30</class-ref></CPC-specific-note></entry><entry><CPC-specific-note>Vent plugs in batteries or cells</CPC-specific-note></entry></row></table></note-paragraph></note><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="ipc-not-used">The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: <br/><table><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/11</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/06</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/08</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/10</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/64</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry> <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/002</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D23/00</class-ref> </entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/66</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/06</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D23/00</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/68</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/001</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D23/00</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/70</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/002</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D23/08</class-ref></entry></row><row><entry><class-ref scheme="ipc">F16K31/72</class-ref></entry><entry> covered by </entry><entry><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/00</class-ref></entry></row></table></note-paragraph><note-paragraph>In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="true" level="6" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/00" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Constructional types </text><reference><text>check valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph> In groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K1/00</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K13/00</class-ref>, an initial seal breaking or final sealing movement which is different from the opening or closing movement of the valve is not considered in determining the movement to be classified. </note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Lift valves </text><CPC-specific-text><text>or globe valves</text></CPC-specific-text><text>, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces </text><reference><CPC-specific-text><text>in combination with sliding valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K3/246</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K3/267</class-ref></text></CPC-specific-text><text> ; diaphragm valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K7/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/02" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/02</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2016-05-01"><title-part><text>with screw-spindle </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K1/12</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K1/28</class-ref> take precedence; actuating mechanisms with screw-spindles <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/50</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/04" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with a cut-off member rigid with the spindle, e.g. main valves</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/06" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Special arrangements for improving the flow, e.g. special shape of passages or casings</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>in which the spindle is perpendicular to the general direction of flow</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/10" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>in which the spindle is inclined to the general direction of flow</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/12" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/123" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/123</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with stationary valve member and moving sleeve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/126" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/126</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>actuated by fluid</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/14" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with ball-shaped valve member </text><reference><text>check valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/04</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/16" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with pivoted closure-members</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/165" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/165</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of closure members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/18" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/18</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with pivoted discs or flaps</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/20" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/20</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with axis of rotation arranged externally of valve member</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2007" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2007</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>specially adapted operating means therefor </text><reference><text>operating means <u>per se</u> <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/00</class-ref></text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2014" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2014</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Shaping of the valve member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2021" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2021</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2028" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2028</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Details of bearings for the axis of rotation</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2035" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2035</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the axis of rotation having only one bearing</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2042" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2042</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Special features or arrangements of the sealing</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/205" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/205</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the sealing being arranged on the valve member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2057" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2057</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the sealing being arranged on the valve seat</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="13" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K1/2064" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K1/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K1/2064</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a channel- or U-shaped seal covering a central body portion</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K7/20" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K7/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K7/20</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with a compressible solid closure member</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0782" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/078" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0782</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Single-lever operated mixing valves with closure members having flat sealing faces</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0785" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/078" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0785</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the movable closure member being pivotally supported at one point and being linked to the operating lever at only one other point</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0787" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/078" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0787</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with both the supply and the discharge passages being on the same side of the closure members </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K11/0785</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>comprising only taps or cocks</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/083" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/083" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/083</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with tapered plug</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0833" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/083" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0833</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having all the connecting conduits situated in a single plane perpendicular to the axis of the plug</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0836" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/083" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0836</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having all the connecting conduits situated in more than one plane perpendicular to the axis of the plug</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/085" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/085" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/085</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with cylindrical plug</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0853" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/085" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0853</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having all the connecting conduits situated in a single plane perpendicular to the axis of the plug</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0856" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/085" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0856</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having all the connecting conduits situated in more than one plane perpendicular to the axis of the plug</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/087" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/087" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/087</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with spherical plug</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0873" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/087" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0873</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the plug being only rotatable around one spindle</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/0876" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/087" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/0876</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>one connecting conduit having the same axis as the spindle</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/10" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K11/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2017-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2017-08-01"><title-part><text>with two or more closure members not moving as a unit</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/105" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/105</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Three-way check or safety valves with two or more closure members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/12" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with one plug turning in another</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/14" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle </text><reference><text>with one plug turning in another <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K11/12</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/16" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>which only slides, or only turns, or only swings in one plane</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/161" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/161</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>only slides</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/163" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/163</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>only turns</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/165" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/165</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with the rotating spindles parallel to the closure members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/166" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/166</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with the rotating spindles at right angles to the closure members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/168" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/168</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>only swings</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/18" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/18</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with separate operating movements for separate closure members</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/185" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/185</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with swinging shafts</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/20" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/20</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>operated by separate actuating members </text><reference><text>with one plug turning in another <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K11/12</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/202" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/202</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with concentric handles</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/205" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/205</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with two handles at right angles to each other</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/207" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/207</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with two handles or actuating mechanisms at opposite sides of the housing</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/22" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/22" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/22</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K11/24" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K11/24" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K11/24</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with an electromagnetically-operated valve, e.g. for washing machines</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K13/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Other constructional types of cut-off apparatus </text><reference><text>means for plugging pipes or hoses <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16L55/10</class-ref></text></reference></title-part><title-part><text>Arrangements for cutting-off</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/02" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K13/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/02</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with both sealing faces shaped as small segments of a cylinder and the moving member pivotally mounted</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/04" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K17/40" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-11-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2016-11-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a breakable closure member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/06" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/40" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-11-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2016-11-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>constructed to be ruptured by an explosion</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K13/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Arrangements for cutting-off </text><CPC-specific-text><text>not used</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K13/10" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K13/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K13/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>by means of liquid or granular medium</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="true" level="6" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/00" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Functional types</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings date-revised="2013-01-01"><note type="note"><note-paragraph> Attention is drawn to Note (2) following the title of subclass <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D</class-ref> and also the subdivisions of that subclass, according to which pressure regulators and flow regulators, e.g. flow regulating valves with pressure compensator, even with the whole regulating system contained in a valve, operating with or without auxiliary power, are covered by groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D16/00</class-ref> or <class-ref scheme="cpc">G05D7/00</class-ref>, respectively. However, details of the valve parts, <u>per se</u>, are classified in the appropriate groups of this subclass. </note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Check valves </text><reference><text>valves specially adapted for inflatable balls <class-ref scheme="cpc">A63B41/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/00</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/20</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/202</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/205</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/02" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/02</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with guided rigid valve members</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/02</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/021</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/023</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/04</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/048</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/021" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/021</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2016-05-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve member being a movable body around which the medium flows when the valve is open </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/025</class-ref>&#160;-&#160;<class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/12</class-ref> take precedence</text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/023" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/023</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve member consisting only of a predominantly disc-shaped flat element</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/025" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/025</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve being loaded by a spring </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/12</class-ref> take precedence</text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/025</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/026" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/026</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve member being a movable body around which the medium flows when the valve is open</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/026</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/028</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/028" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/028</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve member consisting only of a predominantly disc-shaped flat element</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/03" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/03</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><text>with a hinged closure member </text><CPC-specific-text><text>or with a pivoted closure member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-source">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> is impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/207</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K17/00</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K17/42</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/031" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/031</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the hinge being flexible</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/035</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/036</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/038</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/033" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/033</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>spring-loaded</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/035</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/036</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/038</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/034" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/034</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>weight-loaded</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/035</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/036</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/038</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/035" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/035</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/035</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/035</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/036" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/036</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Dual valve members with hinges crossing the flow line substantially diametrical</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/036</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/036</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/038" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/03" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/038</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having a common hinge</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/038</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/038</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/031</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/033</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/034</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/04" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>shaped as balls</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/042" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/042</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of balls</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/042</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/042</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/044</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/046</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/044" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/044</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>spring-loaded</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/044</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/046</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/042</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/046" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/046</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>by a spring other than a helicoidal spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/048" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/048</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Ball features</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/06" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with guided stems</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/064</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/065</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/067</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/063" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/063</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve being loaded by a spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/064</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/065</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/067</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/064" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/064</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a spring other than a helicoidal spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/064</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/065" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/065</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>spring pulling the closure member against the seat</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/065</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/066" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/066</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/064</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/065</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/067</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/067" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/067</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>stem guided at two or more points</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/067</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/06</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/063</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/066</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/08" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>shaped as rings</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/08</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/10</class-ref>, and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/12</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/10" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>integral with, or rigidly fixed to, a common valve plate</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/12" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Springs for ring valves</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/14" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with flexible valve members</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/14</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/14</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1401" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1401</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having a plurality of independent valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/14</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/144</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/148</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1402" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1402</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>having an integral flexible member cooperating with a plurality of seating surfaces</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/14</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/144</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/148</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/141" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/141</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements not being fixed to the valve body</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/141</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/142</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/142" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/142</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements being shaped as solids of revolution, e.g. toroidal or cylindrical rings</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/144" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/144</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements being fixed along all or a part of their periphery</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/144</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/144</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1441</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1441" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1441</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with biasing means in addition to material resiliency, e.g. spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1441</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/144</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/145" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/145</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements being shaped as a solids of revolution, e.g. cylindrical or conical</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/145</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/147" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/147</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements having specially formed slits or being of an elongated easily collapsible form</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/> Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1441</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1471</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1472</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1471" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1471</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>slits arranged along multiple axes</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1471</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1472" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1472</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements being fixed onto an internally extending mount</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1472</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/147</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/148" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/148</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the closure elements being fixed in their centre</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/148</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/148</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1481</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1481" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1481</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with biasing means in addition to material resiliency, e.g. spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1481</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/148</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/16" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with tongue-shaped laminae</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1401</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1402</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/161</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/162</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/161" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/161</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with biasing means in addition to material resiliency, e.g. spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/161</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/162" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/162</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with limit stop</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/162</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/16</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/18" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/18</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with actuating mechanism</text></title-part><title-part><text>Combined check valves and actuated valves</text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/182</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/184</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1841</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1843</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1845</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/182" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/182</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with actuating mechanism</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/182</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1821" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1821</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for check valves with a hinged or pivoted closure member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1821</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1821</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1841</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1823" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1823</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for ball check valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1823</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>. <br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1823</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1843</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1825" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1825</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for check valves with flexible valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1825</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>. <br/>Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1825</class-ref> is also impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1845</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1826" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1826</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Check valves which can be actuated by a pilot valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1826</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/184" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/184</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Combined check valves and actuated valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/184</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1841" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1841</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for check valves with a hinged closure member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1841</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1821</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1843" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1843</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for ball check valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1843</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1823</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1845" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1845</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for check valves with flexible valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1845</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/18</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1825</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/1848" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/1848</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2021-08-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Check valves combined with valves having a rotating tap or cock</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/1848</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/20" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/20</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>specially designed for inflatable bodies, e.g. tyres </text><reference><text>connecting valves to inflatable bodies <class-ref scheme="cpc">B60C29/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/202" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/202</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>and with flexible valve member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/205" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/205</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>and with closure plug</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K15/207" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K15/20" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K15/207</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>and combined with other valves, e.g. safety valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/207</class-ref> is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="7" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/00" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K17/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/00</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>Safety valves</text></title-part><title-part><text>Equalising valves, </text><CPC-specific-text><text>e.g. pressure relief valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-destination">Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K17/00</class-ref> - <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K17/42</class-ref> are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/03</class-ref>.<br/>All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/003" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K17/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/003</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>reacting to pressure and temperature</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/006" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K17/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/006</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>specially adapted for shelters</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/02" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/02</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>opening on surplus pressure on one side</text></title-part><title-part><text>closing on insufficient pressure on one side </text><reference><text>check valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/025" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2020-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/025</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>and remaining open after return of the normal pressure</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/04" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>spring-loaded</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0406" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0406</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>in the form of balls</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0413" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0413</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>in the form of closure plates</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/042" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/042</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with locking or disconnecting arrangements</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0426" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0426</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with seat protecting means</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0433" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0433</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with vibration preventing means</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/044" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/044</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with more than one spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0446" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0446</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with an obturating member having at least a component of their opening and closing motion not perpendicular to the closing faces</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0453" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0453</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the member being a diaphragm</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/046" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/046</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve being of the gate valve type or the sliding valve type</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0466" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0466</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a special seating surface</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0473" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0473</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Multiple-way safety valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/048" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/048</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>combined with other safety valves, or with pressure control devices</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0486" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0486</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with mechanical actuating means</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/0493" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/0493</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a spring other than a helicoidal spring</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/06" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with special arrangements for adjusting the opening pressure</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/065" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/065</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with differential piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with special arrangements for providing a large discharge passage</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/082" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/082</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/085" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/085</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with diaphragm</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/087" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/087</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with bellows</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/10" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/105" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/105</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>using choking or throttling means to control the fluid operation of the main valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/12" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>weight-loaded</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/14" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with fracturing member</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/16" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2017-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2017-08-01"><title-part><text>with fracturing diaphragm </text><CPC-specific-text><text>; Rupture discs</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K17/1613" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K17/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K17/1613</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with additional cutting means</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K24/06" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K24/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K24/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>for aerating only </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K24/02</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/003" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K27/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/003</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Housing formed from a plurality of the same valve elements</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/006" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/006</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>of hydrants</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0209" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0209</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Check valves or pivoted valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0218" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0218</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Butterfly valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0227" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2021-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0227</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with the valve members swinging around an axis located at the edge of or outside the valve member</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title><notes-and-warnings><note type="warning"><note-paragraph warning-type="reclass-source">Group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K27/0227</class-ref> is impacted by reclassification into group <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K27/0232</class-ref>.<br/>Groups <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K27/0227</class-ref> and <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K27/0232</class-ref> should be considered in order to perform a complete search.</note-paragraph></note></notes-and-warnings>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0245" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0245</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with ball-shaped valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0254" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0254</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with conical shaped valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0263" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0263</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>multiple way valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0272" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0272</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>valves provided with a lining</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/0281" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/0281</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Housings in two parts which can be orientated in different positions</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/029" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/029</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Electromagnetically actuated valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/04" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>of sliding valves</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/041" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/041</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>cylindrical slide valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/042" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/042</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Hydraulic fluid leak traps</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/044" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/044</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>slide valves with flat obturating members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/045" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/045</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with pivotal obturating members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/047" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/047</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with wedge-shaped obturating members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/048" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/048</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Electromagnetically actuated valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/06" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>of taps or cocks</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/062" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/062</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with conical plugs</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/065" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/065</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with cylindrical plugs</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K27/067" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K27/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K27/067</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with spherical plugs</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0655" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0655</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Lift valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0668" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0668</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Sliding valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0672" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0672</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the valve member being a diaphragm</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0675" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0675</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Electromagnet aspects, e.g. electric supply therefor</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0679" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0679</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with more than one energising coil</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0693" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0693</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Pressure equilibration of the armature</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/0696" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/0696</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>Shock absorbing, e.g. using a dash-pot</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>using a permanent magnet</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/084" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/084</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the magnet being used only as a holding element to maintain the valve in a specific position, e.g. check valves </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/082</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/086</class-ref> take precedence</text></reference></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/086" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/086</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the magnet being movable and actuating a second magnet connected to the closing element</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/088" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/088</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the movement of the first magnet being a rotating or pivoting movement</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/10" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with additional mechanism between armature and closure member</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/105" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/105</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for rotating valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/12" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>actuated by fluid </text><reference><CPC-specific-text><text>fluid-actuated lift valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K1/126</class-ref></text></CPC-specific-text><text> ; fluid-actuated check valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K15/00</class-ref>; fluid-actuated safety valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K17/00</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1221" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/122" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1221</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>one side of the piston being spring-loaded</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1223" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/122" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1223</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>one side of the piston being acted upon by the circulating fluid</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1225" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/122" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1225</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of pistons</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1226" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/122" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1226</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the fluid circulating through the piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1228" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/122" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2017-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1228</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2017-05-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a stationary piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/124" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/124" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/124</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>servo actuated</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1245" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/124" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1245</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with more than one valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/126" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/126" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2015-11-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/126</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2015-11-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/145</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/165</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/365</class-ref>, <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/385</class-ref> take precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1262" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/126" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1262</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>one side of the diaphragm being spring loaded</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1264" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/126" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1264</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with means to allow the side on which the springs are positioned to be altered</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1266" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/126" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1266</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>one side of the diaphragm being acted upon by the circulating fluid</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/1268" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/126" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/1268</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with a plurality of the diaphragms</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/128" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/128" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/128</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>servo actuated</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/14" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>for mounting on, or in combination with, hand-actuated valves</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/143" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/143" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/143</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a piston</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/145" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/145" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/145</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a diaphragm</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/165" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/165" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/165</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a diaphragm</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/22" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/22" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/22</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with the float rigidly connected to the valve</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/32" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/32" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/32</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>actuating a tap or cock</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/34" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/34" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/34</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>acting on pilot valve controlling the cut-off apparatus</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/36" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/36" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/36</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>in which fluid from the circuit is constantly supplied to the fluid motor</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/363" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/363" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/363</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a piston </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/38</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/365" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/365" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/365</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>the fluid acting on a diaphragm</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/38" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/38" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/38</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>in which the fluid works directly on both sides of the fluid motor, one side being connected by means of a restricted passage and the motor being actuated by operating a discharge from that side </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/40</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/40" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/40" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/40</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with electrically-actuated member in the discharge of the motor</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/406" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/40" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/406</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>acting on a piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/408" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/40" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/408</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the discharge being effected through the piston and being blockable by an electrically-actuated member making contact with the piston</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/42" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/42" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/42</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>by means of electrically-actuated members in the supply or discharge conduits of the fluid motor </text><reference><text><class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K31/40</class-ref> takes precedence</text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/423" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/42" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/423</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the actuated members consisting of multiple way valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/426" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/42" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/426</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the actuated valves being cylindrical sliding valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/445" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/44" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/445</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with exterior sleeve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/46" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/46" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/46</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>for remote operation</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/465" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/46" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/465</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>by flexible transmission means, e.g. cable, chain, bowden wire</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/48" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/48" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/48</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>actuated by mechanical timing-device, e.g. with dash-pot </text><reference><text>self-closing valves <class-ref scheme="cpc">F16K21/16</class-ref></text></reference></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/485" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/48" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/485</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>and specially adapted for gas valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/50" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/50" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/50</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with screw-spindle </text><CPC-specific-text><text>or internally threaded actuating means</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/502" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/50" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/502</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>actuating pivotable valve members</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/504" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/50" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/504</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the actuating means being rotable, rising, and having internal threads which co-operate with threads on the outside of the valve body</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/506" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/50" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/506</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>with plural sets of thread, e.g. with different pitch</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/508" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/50" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/508</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the actuating element being rotatable, non-rising, and driving a non-rotatable axially-sliding element</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/52" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/52" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/52</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with crank, eccentric, or cam</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="12" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K31/52416" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K31/524" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K31/52416</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>comprising a multiple-way lift valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K39/06" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K39/06" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K39/06</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>for taps or cocks</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/02" definition-exists="true" ipc-concordant="F16K41/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2017-08-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/02</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2017-08-01"><title-part><text>with stuffing-box </text><CPC-specific-text><text>; Sealing rings</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="10" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/026" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/02" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/026</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for rotating valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/04" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/04</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with at least one ring of rubber or like material between spindle and housing</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/046" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/04" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/046</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for rotating valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/08" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/08</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with at least one ring provided with axially-protruding peripheral closing-lip</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="11" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/086" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/08" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2016-05-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/086</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>for rotating valves</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/10" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/10" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/10</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with diaphragm, e.g. shaped as bellows or tube</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/12" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/12" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/12</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with approximately flat diaphragm</text></title-part></class-title>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/14" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/14" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/14</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with conical flange on the spindle which co-operates with a conical surface in the housing</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/16" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/16" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/16</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>with a flange on the spindle which rests on a sealing ring</text></title-part></class-title>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K41/18" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K41/18" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K41/18</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><text>sealing only when the closure member is in the opened position</text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K43/003" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K43/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K43/003</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the auxiliary valve being a rotary valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="9" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K43/006" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K43/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K43/006</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the auxiliary valve being held open by the main valve</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
<classification-item breakdown-code="false" not-allocatable="false" level="8" additional-only="false" sort-key="F16K43/008" definition-exists="false" ipc-concordant="F16K43/00" c-set-base-allowed="false" c-set-subsequent-allowed="true" date-revised="2013-01-01" status="published"><classification-symbol>F16K43/008</classification-symbol><class-title date-revised="2013-01-01"><title-part><CPC-specific-text><text>the main valve having a back-seat position, e.g. to service the spindle sealing</text></CPC-specific-text></title-part></class-title></classification-item></classification-item>
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