EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E01BUILDING E01CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS, RAILWAYS, OR BRIDGES E01BPERMANENT WAYPERMANENT-WAY TOOLSMACHINES FOR MAKING RAILWAYS OF ALL KINDS derailing or rerailing blocks on track, track brakes or retarders B61KIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E01CCONSTRUCTION OF, OR SURFACES FOR, ROADS, SPORTS GROUNDS, OR THE LIKEMACHINES OR AUXILIARY TOOLS FOR CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR forming roads or like surfaces by compacting or grading snow or ice E01HIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E01DCONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES, ELEVATED ROADWAYS OR VIADUCTSASSEMBLY OF BRIDGES bridges extending between terminal buildings and aircraft for embarking or disembarking passengers B64F1/305; tracks for special kinds of railways E01B25/00; culverts E01F5/005The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E01D24/00 covered by E01D22/00
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. E01FADDITIONAL WORK, SUCH AS EQUIPPING ROADS OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PLATFORMS, HELICOPTER LANDING STAGES, SIGNS, SNOW FENCES, OR THE LIKEThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E01F15/10 covered by E01F15/02
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. E01HSTREET CLEANINGCLEANING OF PERMANENT WAYSCLEANING BEACHESDISPERSING OR PREVENTING FOG IN GENERAL CLEANING STREET OR RAILWAY FURNITURE OR TUNNEL WALLScleaning in general B08BIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E02HYDRAULIC ENGINEERINGFOUNDATIONSSOIL SHIFTING E02BHYDRAULIC ENGINEERING ship-lifting E02C; dredging E02FIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E02CSHIP-LIFTING DEVICES OR MECHANISMSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E02DFOUNDATIONSEXCAVATIONSEMBANKMENTS specially adapted for hydraulic engineering E02BUNDERGROUND OR UNDERWATER STRUCTURES tunnels, tunnelling, mining E21This subclass covers underground structures made by foundation engineering, i.e. involving disturbance of the ground surface. This subclass does not cover underground spaces, made by underground mining methods only, i.e. not involving disturbance of the ground surface, which are covered by subclass E21D.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E02D29/09 covered by E02D29/06
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. E02FDREDGINGSOIL-SHIFTING winning peat E21C49/00This subclass covers : primarily equipment for excavating or loosening earth or for moving loose earth; equipment for working similarly on other materials and similar equipment for loading or unloading materialsThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E02F3/39 covered by E02F3/286, E02F3/306, E02F3/3402E02F3/85 covered by E02F3/841, E02F3/842, E02F3/844, E02F3/845, E02F3/847
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. E03WATER SUPPLYSEWERAGE E03BINSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER drilling wells, obtaining fluids in general from wells E21B; pipe-line systems in general F17DIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E03CDOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER not connected to either water-supply main or to waste pipe A47K; devices of the kind used in the ground E03B, E03FSINKSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICESFLUSHING VALVES THEREFORIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E03FSEWERSCESSPOOLSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E04BUILDING E04BGENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONSWALLS, e.g. PARTITIONSROOFSFLOORSCEILINGSINSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS border constructions of opening in walls, floors or ceilings E06B1/00; electromagnetic shielding H05K9/0001This subclass covers working methods used in constructing new buildings and analogous working methods on existing buildings. Other working methods on existing buildings, except those for insulating, are classified in group E04G23/00.In this subclass, the following term is used with the meaning indicated:"ceiling" includes all the finishing material concealing the underside of the loadcarrying ceiling structure or roof structure.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04B1/682 covered by E04B1/68E04B1/684 covered by E04B1/68E04B1/686 covered by E04B1/68
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. E04CSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTSBUILDING MATERIALS for bridges E01D; specially designed for insulation or other protection E04B; elements used as building aids E04G; for mining E21; for tunnels E21D; structural elements with broader range of application than for building engineering F16, particularly F16SIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E04DROOF COVERINGSSKY-LIGHTSGUTTERSROOF-WORKING TOOLS coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00In this subclass, the following expression is used with the meaning indicated: "roof coverings" includes any similar kind of watertight covering against rain, snow, hail, or the like, for other parts of buildings The following IPC groups are not used in the CPC scheme. Subject matter covered by these groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
E04D3/3645 covered by E04D3/363E04D3/367 covered by E04D3/364E04D13/18 covered by F24S20/67, H02S20/23
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. E04FFINISHING WORK ON BUILDINGS, e.g. STAIRS, FLOORS windows, doors E06BIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E04GSCAFFOLDINGFORMSSHUTTERINGBUILDING IMPLEMENTS OR AIDS, OR THEIR USEHANDLING BUILDING MATERIALS ON THE SITEREPAIRING, BREAKING-UP OR OTHER WORK ON EXISTING BUILDINGSIn this subclass the word "scaffolding" includes other supports for like purposes The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04G23/03 covered by E04G23/0266
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. E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSESSWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLSMASTSFENCINGTENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL foundations E02DThis subclass deals primarily with the layout of buildings as a whole, but includes details which are peculiar to types of buildings or buildings for special purposes, specified in the groups. The word "buildings" does not exclude engineering structures and other constructionsThis subclass provides for canopies in general and for canopies similar in construction to tents. For canopies having special application, see the relevant class, e.g. bed canopies A47C29/00; protecting chairs against the weather A47C7/66; sunshades or awnings for buildings E04F10/00In this subclass, the term "tent" means a tent or canopy having a supporting means, e.g. frame and a flexible coverThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E04H4/02 covered by E04H4/0018, E04H4/0075E04H4/04 covered by E04H4/0018, E04H4/0075
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. E05LOCKSKEYSWINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGSSAFESIn this class, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated : "Wing" is a general term for swingable, slidable, or otherwise movable doors or windows. This term also includes other movable structures such as drawers, lids of chests, car boots, or car bonnets, to which the operating, mounting, latching, or locking means covered by this class may be applied; "Frame" means any member to which a wing may be held by a fastening device. It does not include a framework forming part of the wing, but it may be another wing; "Lock" means primarily a device for releasing or securing any member, which requires a key or a permutation mechanism for release. In groups E05B1/00 - E05B9/00, E05B13/00 - E05B17/00, E05B39/00 - E05B47/00, E05B51/00, E05B53/00, E05B63/00 and E05B65/00 however, the term "lock" may include other fastening devices; "Bolt" means a sliding, pivoted, or otherwise movable member such as is normally carried by a door to hold it shut by engagement with a keeper on the frame. It may be operated by hand directly or through mechanism or by a key; it may be a latch (see (5) below); "Latch" means a bolt arranged to be moved to the releasing position against the force of a spring, or some other returning force, when a wing meets the frame on closing, so that it does not have to be operated by hand to secure the wing, but only to open it; "Hasp" means a member hinged to the frame or wing so that it can be moved towards the face of the wing or frame and secured thereto, e.g. by a turn-button, by a padlock and staple. E05BLOCKSACCESSORIES THEREFORHANDCUFFSOperating or controlling of locks for vehicle wings are classified in groups E05B77/00-E05B81/00.Knobs, handles or press buttons for locks of vehicle wings are classified in E05B79/00-E05B85/00.In this subclass, it is desirable to add the indexing code(s) of E05Y.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E05B1/02 covered by E05B1/00E05B5/02 covered by E05B5/003E05B5/04 covered by E05B5/003E05B9/06 covered by E05B9/00 - E05B9/048E05B13/02 covered by E05B11/00, E05B15/08 and E05B17/14E05B13/06 covered by E05B11/00, E05B15/08 and E05B17/14E05B13/08 covered by E05B13/00E05B15/12 covered by E05B17/2007E05B17/02 covered by E05C7/02E05B19/02 covered by E05B19/00E05B19/06 covered by E05B19/00E05B19/08 covered by E05B19/0017, E05B19/14, E05B35/003 and E05B35/14E05B19/10 covered by E05B19/04E05B19/12 covered by E05B35/003E05B19/16 covered by E05B35/007, E05B27/0028 and E05B29/0006E05B21/02- covered by E05B21/00E05B21/04 covered by E05B21/00E05B25/00-E05B25/10 covered by E05B21/00 and E05B23/00E05B27/04-E05B27/06 covered by E05B27/0003 - E05B27/0096E05B29/02-E05B29/14 covered by E05B29/0006 - E05B29/0093E05B35/04 covered by E05B35/00E05B37/06 covered by E05B37/04 and E05B67/00E05B37/18 covered by E05B37/16 and E05B67/00E05B37/22 covered by E05B37/20 and E05B67/00 E05B45/14 covered by E05B45/06E05B47/04 covered by E05B47/02E05B47/08 covered by E05B47/06 and E05B15/101E05B49/02-E05B49/04 covered by G07C9/00E05B55/02 covered by E05B55/00 E05B55/04 covered by E05B55/00 and E05B13/00 E05B55/08 covered by E05B55/06E05B55/10 covered by E05B55/06E05B55/14-E05B55/16 covered by E05B55/00 E05B59/02 - E05B59/04 covered by E05B59/00E05B59/06 covered by E05B15/102E05B65/04 covered by E05C7/02 E05B67/12 covered by E05B67/10 E05B67/16 covered by E05B67/14 E05B67/20 covered by E05B67/18 E05B67/30 covered by E05B67/28 E05B67/34 covered by E05B67/32 E05B71/02 covered by E05B71/00 and E05B37/00
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. E05CBOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, B62D33/02; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05FIn this subclass only the movement essential for securing the wing is considered, e.g. a sliding bolt which is rotated on its axis to prevent its withdrawal is classified as having only a sliding movementAttention is drawn to the definition following the title of class E05In this subclass, it is desirable to add the indexing code(s) of E05Y.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E05C3/32 covered by E05C3/30 E05C17/06 covered by E05C17/04 E05C17/10 covered by E05C17/04 E05C21/02 covered by E05C21/00
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. E05DHINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS pivotal connections in general F16C11/00In this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITIONCHECKS FOR WINGSWING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING In this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: "closer" or "opener" includes devices for assisting wing-movement or for wing-counterbalancing.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. E05GSAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLESBANK PROTECTION DEVICESSAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS devices to prevent theft of bags, trunks or baskets A45C13/18; alarm arrangements per se G08BIn this subclass, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated: "bank" is a building or portion of a building devoted to the safekeeping or exchange of valuables between the "bank" and its customers; "bank protection device" is a mechanism in or on a bank for protecting the valuables or repelling attacks by stealth or force.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. E05YINDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING E06DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERALLADDERS E06BFIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES shades or blinds for greenhouses A01G9/22; curtains A47H; lids for car boots or bonnets B62D25/10; skylights E04B7/18; sunshades, awnings E04F10/00 This subclass does not cover combinations of wings or frames with operating, mounting, latching or locking means of the type found in class E05, which are covered by the relevant subclasses of class E05, except such as are covered by groups E06B7/086, E06B9/00, or E06B11/02 of this subclass. In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meanings indicated: "wing" means a swingable, slidable or otherwise movable member such as a door or window, for closing an opening; "wing frame" means the peripheral edge or edges which define the outer border of the wing. For vehicle door or window arrangements, attention is drawn to Note (1) following the title of subclass B60J.The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E06B11/06 covered by E05B65/0007
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. E06CLADDERS E04F11/00 takes precedence; step-stools A47C12/00; adaptation of ladders to use on ships B63B, to use on aircraft B64; scaffolding E04GIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E21EARTH DRILLINGMINING E21EARTH DRILLINGMINING E21BEARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING mining, quarrying E21C; making shafts, driving galleries or tunnels E21DOBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLSThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E21B7/08 covered by E21B7/06E21B43/22 covered by C09K8/58
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. E21CMINING OR QUARRYINGThis subclass covers methods or apparatus specific to mining or quarryingThis subclass does not cover, even though they may be disclosed only for mining or quarrying, drill bits, bore reamers, core taking devices, drilling pipes or rods, handling, racking or connecting arrangements for drilling pipes or rods, counterboring or enlarging drilled holes, flame drilling, or other drilling apparatus, which are covered by subclass E21BIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E21DSHAFTSTUNNELSGALLERIESLARGE UNDERGROUND CHAMBERS soil-conditioning or soil-stabilising materials C09K17/00; drilling or cutting machines for mining or quarrying E21C; safety devices, transport, rescue, ventilation or drainage E21FThe following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups: E21D13/02 covered by E21D13/00E21D13/04 covered by E21D13/00E21D15/582 covered by E21D15/58E21D15/59 covered by E21D15/44, E21D15/58E21D17/022 covered by E21D17/02E21D17/05 covered by E21D17/0206, E21D17/04E21D17/054 covered by E21D17/04E21D19/06 covered by E21D19/02, E21D19/04
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. E21FSAFETY DEVICES, TRANSPORT, FILLING-UP, RESCUE, VENTILATION, OR DRAINING IN OR OF MINES OR TUNNELSIn this subclass non-limiting references (in the sense of paragraph 39 of the Guide to the IPC) may still be displayed in the scheme. E99 E99SUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION E99ZSUBJECT MATTER NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR IN THIS SECTION This subclass covers subject matter that:
Is not provided for, but is most closely related to, the subject matter covered by the subclasses of this section, and
Is not explicitly covered by any subclass of another section.