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COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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B32B
LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
NOTE
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This subclass covers:
- layered products comprising different kinds of material or
layered products not characterised by the particular kind
of material used;
- a product similar to a layered product but comprising only
material in the form of a sheet or network embedded in a
mass of plastics or of physically-similar substances which
mass penetrates the said sheet or network and lies on both
sides of the latter (e.g. so that the sheet or network
reinforces the plastics substance) PROVIDED THAT the
embedded sheet or network extends coherently or connectedly
over substantially the whole area of the product; thus the
embedded sheet or network may be a fabric or a series of
rods connected by cross wires. The manner of making such a
product is, however, classified in this subclass only if it
is essentially a process of building-up an assembly of layers
of which at least one outer layer is preformed. If the
embedded material comprises only a series of unconnected
rods, the product is not classified in this subclass.
This subclass does not cover:
- processes or apparatus used in, or in connection with, the
production or treatment of any product, if the process or
apparatus is fully classifiable in a single other class or
subclass for processes or apparatus, e.g. B05, B29, B44D,
C08J, C09J, C23;
- compositions or preparation or treatment thereof, unless
they are essentially restricted to layered products and
cannot be fully classified in another class without
ignoring this restriction;
- etched metallic pattern on the surface of a printed circuit board.
In this subclass:
- a film formed on a layer by spreading a substance thereon
is not considered to constitute a layer itself if it
serves only as an adhesive or its purpose is merely to
finish a surface of a product;
- groups designating products cover also methods or apparatus
specially adapted for producing such products.
In this subclass, the following terms or expressions are used with the meanings indicated:
- "layer" is a sheet or strip or anything else having a small
thickness relatively to its other dimensions which, together
with at least one other layer, exists in a product, whether
it pre-existed, e.g. as a separate sheet or strip, or was
formed during the production of the layered product. It may
or may not be homogeneous or cohesive; it may be an assembly
of fibres or pieces of material. It may be discontinuous,
e.g. in the form of a grating, honeycomb, or frame. It may
may or may not be in complete contact with the next layer,
e.g. a corrugated layer against a flat layer;
- "layered product" comprises at least two layers secured
together. The term "secured" includes any method of uniting
layers, e.g. needling, stitching, gluing, nailing,
dovetailing or the interposition of an adhesive or adhesive
impregnated support. It may also be an intermediate stage
in the production of an article which is not layered in its
final form, e.g. a panel with a protective layer which is
stripped off when the panel is placed in its position of
use. The layers are preformed layers or layers formed IN
SITU on a preformed layer and may consist of coherent solid
materials, including honeycombs and other cellular materials
or of non-coherent solid materials composed of assemblies of
strands, strips, fibres, tiles or the like;
- "filamentary layer" means a layer of threads or filaments of
any substance (e.g. wires) of more or less unlimited length
placed in an orderly arrangement and secured together; it
may be woven, knitted, braided, or netted, or formed of
threads crossed or laid side by side and bonded together;
- "fibrous layer" means a random assembly of fibres of limited length, e.g. felt, fleece;
the fibres
{
being
}
 interengaged or connected, e.g. by adhesive.
In this subclass, - "First place rule" is used in the following groups B32B 9/04 , B32B 11/04 , B32B 13/04 , B32B 15/04 , B32B 19/04 , B32B 21/04 , B32B 23/04 C- B32B 23/12 , B32B 25/04 , B32B 27/06 , B32B 29/002 . However, when these groups are not characterised by the specific material adjacency to be classified, then, multiple classification is given, e.g. a layered product having a stone layer next to a bituminous layer would be classified in B32B 9/04 and in B32B 11/04 . For a cellulosic plastic layer next to a metal layer or to a wood layer B32B 23/042 or B32B 23/044 , respectively, take precedence (i.e. first rule does not apply). For layered products comprising at least two ceramic layers , products comprising only ceramic layers are classified in group B32B 18/00 and products comprising two ceramics layers and at least one layer of another material are classified in B32B 18/00 and B32B 9/04 .

WARNING
-

The following IPC are not used in the CPC scheme Subject matter covered by theses groups is classified in the following CPC groups - B32B 1/04 covered by B32B 3/02 - B32B 3/08 - B32B 1/06 covered by B32B 13/02 - B32B 3/08 - B32B 3/22 covered by B32B 3/08 -B2B3/22 - B32B3/24 covered by B32B 3/266 - B32B 5/28 covered by B32B 2260/021 - B32B 2260/023 - B32B 17/02 covered by B32B 2262/101 - B32B 17/04 covered by B32B 2262/101 and B32B 2260/04 - B32B17/12 covered by B32B 17/067 - B32B 23/02 covered by B32B 2262/04 and B32B 5/02 - B32B 5/12 - B32B 27/02 covered by B32B 2262/02 - B32B 2262/0292 and B32B 5/02 - B32B 5/12 - B32B 27/04 covered by B32B 2260/048

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B32B 1/00
Layered products having a general shape other than plane
NOTE
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For classification of a product in this group, surface unevennesses or non-uniformities and the shape of individual layers are ignored.

B32B 1/02
.
Receptacles,
{
i.e. rigid containers
}
 , e.g. tanks
B32B 1/04
.
characterised by feature of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
{
( not used )
}
B32B 1/06
.
characterised by fillings or added members in hollow portions
{
( not used )
}
B32B 1/08
.
Tubular products
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B32B 3/00
Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form
{
( fibrous or filamentary layers B32B 5/02 ; particulate layers B32B 5/16 ; foamed layers B32B 5/18 ) ; Layered products having particular features of form ( receptacles or tubular products B32B 1/00 )
}
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B32B 3/02
.
characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
{
( non-uniform thickness B32B 3/263 )
}
B32B 3/04
. .
characterised by
{
at least one
}
 layer folded at the edge, e.g. over another layer
{
; characterised by at least one layer enveloping or enclosing a material
}
B32B 3/06
. .
for securing layers together ; for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
{
, or to another product, e.g. groove/tongue, interlocking
}
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B32B 3/08
. .
characterised by added members at particular parts
{
( layer formed of separate pieces of material which are juxtaposed side-by-side B32B 3/14 , B32B 3/18 )
}
B32B 3/085
. . .
{
spaced apart pieces on the surface of a layer
}
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B32B 3/10
.
characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. formed of separate pieces of material
NOTE
-
In this group, a series of spaced separate elements forming in effect a broken surface should be regarded as a layer.

B32B 3/12
. .
characterised by a layer of regularly- arranged cells, e.g. a honeycomb structure
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B32B 3/14
. .
characterised by a face layer formed of separate pieces of material
{
which are juxtaposed side-by-side ( B32B 5/02 takes precedence )
}
B32B 3/16
. . .
secured to a flexible backing
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B32B 3/18
. .
characterised by an internal layer formed of separate pieces of material
{
which are juxtaposed side-by-side ( B32B 5/02 takes precedence )
}
B32B 3/20
. . .
of hollow pieces, e.g. tubes ; of pieces with channels or cavities
B32B 3/22
. . .
of spaced pieces
{
( not used )
}
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B32B 3/26
.
characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer ; characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
{
( B32B 27/205 takes precedence; foam layer B32B 15/08 )
}
 ;
{
characterised by an apertured layer
}
B32B 3/263
. .
{
characterised by a layer having non-uniform thickness
}
B32B 3/266
. .
{
characterised by an apertured layer, the apertures going through the whole thickness of the layer, e.g. expanded metal, perforated layer, slit layer regular cells B32B 3/12
}
B32B 3/28
. .
characterised by a layer comprising a deformed thin sheet
{
, i.e. the layer having its entire thickness deformed out of the plane
}
 , e.g. corrugated, crumpled ( B32B 29/08 takes precedence ) ]
B32B 3/30
. .
characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g.
{
hollows, grooves, protuberances, ribs ( apertured layer B32B 3/266 ; layer with cavities or internal voids B32B 3/26 )
}
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B32B 5/00
Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure
{
, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
}
NOTE
-
In this group, fibres, filaments, granules, or powder forming or included in a layer may be impregnated, bonded together, or embedded in a substance such as synthetic resin. If the substance of the fibres, or the like, or the impregnating, bonding, or embedding substance, is important it is classified in the relevant group for the substance.

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B32B 5/02
.
characterised by structural features of a
{
fibrous or filamentary layer ( B32B 15/02 , B32B 21/02 take precedence; layer formed of particles B32B 5/16 ; layers formed of natural mineral fibres B32B 19/00 ; coated or impregnated fibrous or filamentary layers B32B 2255/02 or B32B 2260/021 )
}
B32B 5/022
. .
{
Non-woven fabric
}
B32B 5/024
. .
{
Woven fabric
}
B32B 5/026
. .
{
Knitted fabric
}
B32B 5/028
. .
{
Net structure, e.g. spaced apart filaments bonded at the crossing points
}
B32B 5/04
. .
characterised by a layer being specifically extensible by reason of its structure or arrangement
{
, e.g. by reason of the chemical nature of the fibres or filaments
}
B32B 5/06
. .
characterised by a fibrous
{
or filamentary
}
 layer
{
mechanically connected, e.g. by needling, sewing, stitching, hydroentangling, hook and loop-type fasteners
}
 to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 5/08
. .
the fibres or filaments of a layer being of different substances
{
, e.g. conjugate fibres, mixture of different fibres
}
B32B 5/10
. .
characterised by a fibrous
{
or filamentary
}
 layer reinforced with filaments
B32B 5/12
. .
characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of
{
different layers, e.g. the fibres or filaments being parallel or perpendicular to each other
}
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B32B 5/14
.
characterised by a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts, e.g. denser near its faces
B32B 5/142
. .
{
Variation across the area of the layer
}
B32B 5/145
. .
{
Variation across the thickness of the layer
}
B32B 5/147
. .
{
by treatment of the layer
}
B32B 5/16
.
characterised by features of a layer formed of particles, e.g. chips, powder
{
, granules ( B32B 21/02 takes precedence; layers formed of natural mineral particles B32B 19/00 ; coated or impregnated particulate layers B32B 2255/04 or B32B 2260/025 )
}
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B32B 5/18
.
characterised by features of a layer
{
of
}
 foamed material
B32B 5/20
. .
foamed in situ
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B32B 5/22
.
characterised by the presence of two or more layers which
{
are next to each other and are fibrous, filamentary, formed of particles or foamed ( B32B 19/06 , B32B 19/048 B32B 19/047 , B32B 29/005 to B32B 29/04 take precedence )
}
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B32B 5/24
. .
one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 5/245
. . .
{
another layer next to it being a foam layer
}
B32B 5/26
. . .
another layer
{
next to it also being fibrous or filamentary ( relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of different layers B32B 5/12 ; all layers being fibrous or filamentary B32B 2250/20 ; two or more impregnated fibrous or filamentary layers B32B 2260/023 )
}
B32B 5/28
. . .
impregnated with or embedded in a plastic substance
{
( not used )
}
B32B 5/30
. .
one layer
{
being formed of particles, e.g. chips,
}
 granules, powder
B32B 5/32
. .
N: at least two layers being foamed and next to each other ( all layers being foamed B32B 2250/22 ) ]
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B32B 7/00
Layered products characterised by the relation between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical properties and products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B32B 7/005
.
{
in respect of orientation of features ( B32B 5/12 takes precedence )
}
B32B 7/02
.
in respect of physical properties, e.g. hardness
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B32B 7/04
.
characterised by the connection of layers
B32B 7/045
. .
{
the layers being not connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection, patterned connection ( B32B 7/14 takes precedence )
}
B32B 7/06
. .
permitting easy separation
{
, e.g. releasable layer
}
B32B 7/08
. .
by mechanical connection, e.g. stitching
{
( B32B 5/06 takes precedence )
}
B32B 7/10
. .
one or both of the layers having inter-reactive properties
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B32B 7/12
. .
using an adhesive
{
, i.e. any interposed material having adhesive or bonding properties
}
B32B 7/14
. . .
applied in strips or other spaced arrangement
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Layered products characterised by particular substances used
NOTE
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In groups B32B 9/00 to B32B 29/00 , the following expressions are used with the meanings indicated:

- "specific substance" covers specified alternative substances
if they are all covered by a single main group;
- "particulate layer" means a layer of particles, e.g. chips,
chopped fibres, powder;
-
{
"essentially" means that if an alteration or removal of such
a layer occurred it would alter the scope of the invention
}

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B32B 9/00
Layered products comprising a particular substance not covered by groups B32B 11/00 to B32B 29/00
B32B 9/002
.
{
comprising natural stone or artificial stone
}
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B32B 9/005
.
{
comprising one layer of ceramic material, e.g. porcelain, ceramic tile ( layered products with at least two ceramic layers composed mainly of ceramic B32B 18/00 )
}
B32B 9/007
. .
{
comprising carbon, e.g. graphite, composite carbon
}
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B32B 9/02
.
comprising animal or vegetable substances
{
, e.g. cork, bamboo, starch
}
B32B 9/025
. .
{
comprising leather
}
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B32B 9/04
.
comprising such
{
particular substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/06 takes precedence; layered products with at least two ceramic layers composed mainly of ceramic B32B 18/00 )
}
B32B 9/041
. .
{
of metal
}
B32B 9/042
. .
{
of wood
}
B32B 9/043
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber
}
B32B 9/045
. .
{
of synthetic resin
}
B32B 9/046
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 9/047
. .
{
made of fibres or filaments
}
B32B 9/048
. .
{
made of particles
}
B32B 9/06
. .
of paper or cardboard
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B32B 11/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 bituminous or tarry substances
B32B 11/02
.
with fibres or particles
{
being present as additives in the layer
}
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B32B 11/04
.
comprising such
{
bituminous or tarry substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/06 takes precedence )
}
B32B 11/042
. .
{
of wood
}
B32B 11/044
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber
}
B32B 11/046
. .
{
of synthetic resin
}
B32B 11/048
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 11/06
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 11/08
. .
of metal
B32B 11/10
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 11/12
.
next to a particulate layer
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B32B 13/00
Layered products comprising a
{
a layer of
}
 water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster, asbestos cement, or like builders` material
B32B 13/02
.
with fibres or particles
{
being present as additives in the layer
}
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B32B 13/04
.
comprising such
{
water setting substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/06 takes precedence )
}
B32B 13/042
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber
}
B32B 13/045
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 13/047
. .
{
made of particles
}
B32B 13/06
. .
of metal
B32B 13/08
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 13/10
. .
of wood ; of wood particle board
B32B 13/12
. .
of synthetic resin
B32B 13/14
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
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B32B 15/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 metal
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B32B 15/01
.
all layers being exclusively metallic
{
making layered metal workpieces by pressure cladding B23K 20/22 ; making coatings with a metallic material characterised by its composition C23C 30/00
}
B32B 15/011
. .
{
all layers being formed of iron alloys or steels
}
B32B 15/012
. .
{
one layer being formed of an iron alloy or steel, another layer being formed of aluminium or an aluminium alloy
}
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B32B 15/013
. .
{
one layer being formed of an iron alloy or steel, another layer being formed of a metal other than iron or aluminium
}
B32B 15/015
. . .
{
the said other metal being copper or nickel or an alloy thereof
}
B32B 15/016
. .
{
all layers being formed of aluminium or aluminium alloys
}
B32B 15/017
. .
{
one layer being formed of aluminium or an aluminium alloy, another layer being formed of an alloy based on a non ferrous metal other than aluminium
}
B32B 15/018
. .
{
one layer being formed of a noble metal or a noble metal alloy
}
B32B 15/02
.
{
Layer formed of wires, e.g. mesh
}
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B32B 15/04
.
comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer,
{
which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/061 and B32B 23/042 take precedence; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B 11/08 ; next to a water-setting substance layer B32B 13/06 )
}
B32B 15/043
. .
{
of metal ( B32B 15/01 takes precedence )
}
B32B 15/046
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 15/06
. .
of
{
natural rubber or synthetic
}
 rubber
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B32B 15/08
. .
of synthetic resin
B32B 15/082
. . .
comprising vinyl resins ; comprising acrylic resins
B32B 15/085
. . .
comprising polyolefins
B32B 15/088
. . .
comprising polyamides
B32B 15/09
. . .
comprising polyesters
B32B 15/092
. . .
comprising epoxy resins
B32B 15/095
. . .
comprising polyurethanes
B32B 15/098
. . .
comprising condensation resins of aldehydes, e.g. with phenols, ureas or melamines
B32B 15/10
. .
of wood
B32B 15/12
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 15/14
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 15/16
.
next to a particulate layer
B32B 15/18
.
comprising iron or steel
{
( B32B 15/011 , B32B 15/012 and B32B 15/013 take precedence )
}
B32B 15/20
.
comprising aluminium or copper
{
( B32B 15/016 and B32B 15/017 take precedence )
}
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B32B 17/00
Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or glass, slag, or like fibres
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B32B 17/02
.
in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 17/04
. .
bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
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B32B 17/06
.
comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific
{
material ( coating on glass C03C 17/00 ; safety glazings B32B 17/08 or B32B 17/10 ; fire protective glazing with intumescent layers B32B 17/069 )
}
B32B 17/061
. .
{
metal
}
B32B 17/062
. .
{
wood
}
B32B 17/063
. .
{
rubber
}
B32B 17/064
. .
{
synthetic resin ( B32B 17/10 takes precedence )
}
B32B 17/065
. .
{
paper or cardboard
}
B32B 17/066
. .
{
foam
}
B32B 17/067
. .
{
fibres or filaments
}
B32B 17/068
. .
{
particulate matter
}
B32B 17/069
. .
{
intumescent layers ( B32B 17/10311 takes precedence )
}
B32B 17/08
. .
of cellulosic plastic substance
{
or gelatin
}
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B32B 17/10
. .
of synthetic resin
{
( producing optical elements from plastics B29D 11/00 ; constructional form of optical elements G02B )
}
NOTE
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1. In this group a layer of organic glass is not considered as a glass layer but as a synthetic resin layer];
2. [N: Inventions related to safety glazings (laminated glazings) are classified in all appropriate subgroups B32B 17/10009 to B32B 17/10 L, whereby transparent polymeric layers other than the interlayer ( B32B 17/10 G) are classified using indexing codes

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B32B 17/10009
. . .
{
characterized by the number, the constitution or treatment of glass sheets
}
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B32B 17/10018
. . . .
{
comprising only one glass sheet
}
B32B 17/10027
. . . . .
{
the glass sheet not being an outer layer
}
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B32B 17/10036
. . . .
{
comprising two outer glass sheet
}
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B32B 17/10045
. . . . .
{
at least one intermediate layer consisting of a glass sheet
}
B32B 17/10055
. . . . . .
{
at least one intermediate air space ( IG window units comprising two or more parallel glass panes E06B 3/66 )
}
B32B 17/10064
. . . .
{
comprising at least two glass sheets, only one of which being an outer layer
}
B32B 17/10073
. . . .
{
comprising at least two glass sheets, neither of which being an outer layer
}
B32B 17/10082
. . . .
{
Properties of the bulk of a glass sheet
}
B32B 17/10091
. . . .
{
thermally hardened ( chemical strengthening B32B 17/10137 )
}
B32B 17/101
. . . .
{
having a predetermined coefficient of thermal expansion [CTE
}
 ]
B32B 17/1011
. . . .
{
having predetermined tint or excitation purity
}
B32B 17/10119
. . . .
{
having a composition deviating from the basic composition of soda-lime glass, e.g. borosilicate
}
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B32B 17/10128
. . . .
{
Treatment of at least one glass sheet ( cutting of laminated glass C03B 33/076 )
}
B32B 17/10137
. . . . .
{
Chemical strengthening
}
B32B 17/10146
. . . . .
{
Face treatment, e.g. etching, grinding or sand blasting
}
B32B 17/10155
. . . . .
{
Edge treatment, chamfering
}
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B32B 17/10165
. . .
{
particular functional features of the laminated glazing
}
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B32B 17/10174
. . . .
{
Coatings of a metallic or dielectric material on a constituent layer of glass or polymer
}
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B32B 17/10183
. . . . .
{
being not continuous, e.g. in edge regions
}
B32B 17/10192
. . . . . .
{
patterned in the form of columns or grids
}
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B32B 17/10201
. . . . .
{
Dielectric coatings
}
B32B 17/10211
. . . . . .
{
Doped dielectric layer, electrically conductive, e.g. SnO2:F
}
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B32B 17/1022
. . . . .
{
Metallic coatings
}
B32B 17/10229
. . . . . .
{
Metallic layers sandwiched by dielectric layers
}
B32B 17/10238
. . . . .
{
in the form of particles
}
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B32B 17/10247
. . . .
{
containing decorations or patterns for aesthetic reasons; metal wires for this purpose B32B 17/10422
}
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B32B 17/10256
. . . . .
{
created by printing techniques
}
B32B 17/10266
. . . . . .
{
on glass pane
}
B32B 17/10275
. . . . . .
{
on interlayer
}
B32B 17/10284
. . . . . .
{
on intermediate layer
}
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B32B 17/10293
. . . .
{
Edge features, e.g. inserts or holes
}
B32B 17/10302
. . . . .
{
Edge sealing
}
B32B 17/10311
. . . .
{
Intumescent layers for fire protection
}
B32B 17/10321
. . . .
{
containing liquid layers
}
B32B 17/1033
. . . .
{
containing temporary protective coatings or layers
}
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B32B 17/10339
. . . .
{
Specific parts of the laminated glazing being colored or tinted ( tinted glass B32B 17/1011 ; tinted interlayer B32B17/10G08 )
}
B32B 17/10348
. . . . .
{
comprising an obscuration band
}
B32B 17/10357
. . . . .
{
comprising a tinted intermediate film
}
B32B 17/10366
. . . .
{
Reinforcements of the laminated glazing against impact or intrusion; metal wires for this purpose B32B 17/10412
}
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B32B 17/10376
. . . .
{
containing metal wires
}
B32B 17/10385
. . . . .
{
for Ohmic resistance heating ( Ohmic resistance heating in general H05B 3/84 )
}
B32B 17/10394
. . . . .
{
Alarm wires ( burglar alarms by breaking glass G08B 13/04 )
}
B32B 17/10403
. . . . .
{
for radiation shielding ( radiation shielding in general H05K 9/00 )
}
B32B 17/10412
. . . . .
{
for reinforcement
}
B32B 17/10422
. . . . .
{
for aesthetic reasons
}
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B32B 17/10431
. . . .
{
Devices for the modulation of light incorporated into the laminated glazing ( metallic or dielectric coatings B32B 17/10174 ; coating on glass in general C03C 17/00 )
}
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B32B 17/1044
. . . . .
{
Invariable transmission
}
B32B 17/10449
. . . . . .
{
Wavelength selective transmission ( filters per se G02B 5/20 )
}
B32B 17/10458
. . . . . .
{
Polarization selective transmission ( polarizing elements per se G02B 5/30 )
}
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B32B 17/10467
. . . . .
{
Variable transmission
}
B32B 17/10477
. . . . . .
{
thermochromic
}
B32B 17/10486
. . . . . .
{
photochromic
}
B32B 17/10495
. . . . . .
{
optoelectronic , i.e. optical valve
}
B32B 17/10504
. . . . . .
{
liquid crystal layer ( devices for the control of the intensity of the light based on liquid crystals G02F 1/13 )
}
B32B 17/10513
. . . . . .
{
electrochromic layer ( devices for the control of the intensity of the light based on electrochromic elements G02F 1/15 )
}
B32B 17/10522
. . . . . .
{
electrophoretic layer ( devices for the control of the intensity of the light based on electrophoresis G02F 1/167 )
}
B32B 17/10532
. . . . . .
{
suspended particle layer ( devices for the control of the intensity of the light based on suspension of oriented dipolar particles G02F 1/172 )
}
B32B 17/10541
. . . .
{
The laminated glazing acting as an illumination device , i.e. comprising a light source or a light guide ( light guides in general G02B 6/00 ; structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles F21V 33/00 ; lighting devices for vehicle interior B60Q 3/02 )
}
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B32B 17/1055
. . .
{
characterized by the resin layer , i.e. interlayer
}
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B32B 17/10559
. . . .
{
Shape of the cross-section
}
B32B 17/10568
. . . . .
{
varying in thickness
}
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B32B 17/10577
. . . . .
{
Surface roughness
}
B32B 17/10587
. . . . . .
{
created by embossing
}
B32B 17/10596
. . . . . .
{
created by melt fracture
}
B32B 17/10605
. . . .
{
Type of plasticizer
}
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B32B 17/10614
. . . .
{
comprising particulate matter for purposes other than dyeing
}
B32B 17/10623
. . . . .
{
Whitening agents reflecting visible light
}
B32B 17/10633
. . . . .
{
Infrared radiation absorbing or reflecting agents
}
B32B 17/10642
. . . . .
{
Thermally conductive agents
}
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B32B 17/10651
. . . .
{
comprising colorants, e.g. dyes or pigments
}
B32B 17/1066
. . . . .
{
imparting a tint in certain regions only , i.e. shade band
}
B32B 17/10669
. . . . .
{
Luminescent agents ( luminescent materials C09K 11/00 , optical brightening agents C08K 5/0041 )
}
B32B 17/10678
. . . .
{
comprising UV absorbers or stabilizers , e.g. antioxidants
}
B32B 17/10688
. . . .
{
Adjustment of the adherence to the glass layers
}
B32B 17/10697
. . . .
{
being cross-linked
}
B32B 17/10706
. . . .
{
being photo-polymerized
}
B32B 17/10715
. . . .
{
containing polyether
}
B32B 17/10724
. . . .
{
containing polyamide
}
B32B 17/10733
. . . .
{
containing epoxy
}
B32B 17/10743
. . . .
{
containing acrylate (co)polymers or salts thereof
}
B32B 17/10752
. . . .
{
containing polycarbonate
}
B32B 17/10761
. . . .
{
containing vinyl acetal
}
B32B 17/1077
. . . .
{
containing polyurethane
}
B32B 17/10779
. . . .
{
containing polyester
}
B32B 17/10788
. . . .
{
containing ethylene vinylacetate
}
B32B 17/10798
. . . .
{
containing silicone
}
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B32B 17/10807
. . .
{
Making layered products containing glass and synthetic resin layers; apparatus therefor
}
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B32B 17/10816
. . . .
{
by pressing
}
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B32B 17/10825
. . . . .
{
isostatic pressing, i.e. using non rigid pressure-exerting members against rigid parts ( isostatic presses in general B30B 11/001 )
}
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B32B 17/10834
. . . . . .
{
using a fluid
}
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B32B 17/10844
. . . . . . .
{
using a membrane between the layered product and the fluid
}
B32B 17/10853
. . . . . . . .
{
the membrane being bag-shaped
}
B32B 17/10862
. . . . . .
{
using pressing-rolls
}
B32B 17/10871
. . . . .
{
in combination with particular heat treatment
}
B32B 17/1088
. . . .
{
by superposing a plurality of layered products
}
B32B 17/10889
. . . .
{
shaping the sheets, e.g. by using a mould ( B32B 17/10816 takes precedence )
}
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B32B 17/10899
. . . .
{
by introducing interlayers of synthetic resin
}
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B32B 17/10908
. . . . .
{
in liquid form
}
B32B 17/10917
. . . . . .
{
between two pre-positioned glass layers ( between preformed layers in general B29C 39/126 ; spacing elements for window units comprising two or more parallel panes E06B 3/663 )
}
B32B 17/10926
. . . . .
{
by spraying ( spraying in general B05 )
}
B32B 17/10935
. . . . .
{
as a preformed layer, e.g. formed by extrusion
}
B32B 17/10944
. . . . .
{
in powder form
}
B32B 17/10954
. . . . .
{
by using an aligning laminating device
}
B32B 17/10963
. . . .
{
specially adapted for repairing the layered products
}
B32B 17/10972
. . . .
{
Degassing during the lamination ( B32B 17/10816 takes precedence; during molding B29C 37/006 )
}
B32B 17/10981
. . . .
{
Pre-treatment of the layers
}
B32B 17/1099
. . . .
{
After-treatment of the layered product, e.g. cooling
}
B32B 18/00
Laminated products composed mainly of ceramics, e.g. refractory materials (
{
semi-permeable membranes made of inorganic material B01D 71/02 ; ceramic coatings on glass C03C 17/00 ; joining of ceramic layers C04B 37/00 ; coating of ceramics C04B 41/45 ; applying ceramic coatings on metallic materials C23; applying ceramic coatings on silicon for semi-conductor purposes H01L
}
 )
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In group B32B 18/00 , from 01-10-2008 onwards, features relating to interlayers, additional compositional information or further processing are indexed with codes chosen from C04B 2237/00 to C04B 2237/70 R

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B32B 19/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica
B32B 19/02
.
{
the layer of fibres or particles being impregnated or
}
 embedded in a plastic substance
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B32B 19/04
.
next to another layer
{
of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/067 takes precedence )
}
B32B 19/041
. .
{
of metal
}
B32B 19/042
. .
{
of wood
}
B32B 19/043
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber
}
B32B 19/045
. .
{
of synthetic resin
}
B32B 19/046
. .
{
of paper or cardboard
}
B32B 19/047
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 19/048
. .
{
made of particles
}
B32B 19/06
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 19/08
.
comprising asbestos
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B32B 21/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 wood, e.g. wood board, veneer, wood particle board
B32B 21/02
.
{
the layer being formed of fibres, chips, or particles, e.g. MDF, HDF, OSB, chipboard, particle board, hardboard
}
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B32B 21/04
.
{
comprising wood as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
}
 ( B32B 17/062 and B32B 23/044 take precedence; next to a layer of a particular substance B32B 9/042 ; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B 11/042 ; next to a water setting substance layer B32B 13/10 ; next to a metal layer B32B 15/10 ; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B 19/042 )
B32B 21/042
. .
{
of wood ( B32B 21/13 takes precedence )
}
B32B 21/045
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber
}
B32B 21/047
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 21/06
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 21/08
. .
of synthetic resin
B32B 21/10
.
Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 21/12
.
next to a particulate layer
B32B 21/13
.
all layers being exclusively wood
B32B 21/14
.
comprising wood board or veneer
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B32B 23/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 cellulosic plastic substances
{
, i.e. substances obtained by chemical modification of cellulose, e.g. cellulose ethers, cellulose esters, viscose
}
B32B 23/02
.
in the form of fibres or filaments
{
( not used )
}
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B32B 23/04
.
comprising such
{
cellulosic plastic substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/08 takes precedence )
}
B32B 23/042
. .
{
of metal
}
B32B 23/044
. .
{
of wood
}
B32B 23/046
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber ( all layers being polymeric B32B 2250/24 )
}
B32B 23/048
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 23/06
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 23/08
. .
of synthetic resin
{
( all layers being polymeric B32B 2250/24 )
}
B32B 23/10
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 23/12
.
next to a particulate layer
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B32B 23/14
.
characterised by containing special compounding ingredients
B32B 23/16
. .
Modifying agents
B32B 23/18
. .
Fillers
B32B 23/20
.
comprising esters
B32B 23/22
.
comprising ethers
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B32B 25/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 natural or synthetic rubber
{
( B32B 5/02 , B32B 5/16 , B32B 5/18 take precedence; thermoplastic elastomer B32B 2274/00 )
}
B32B 25/02
.
with fibres or particles
{
being present as additives in the layer
}
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B32B 25/04
.
comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer,
{
which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/063 takes precedence; next to a layer of a particular substance B32B 9/043 ; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B 11/044 ; next to a water setting substance layer B32B 13/042 ; next to a metal layer B32B 15/06 ; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B 19/043 ; next to a wood layer B32B 21/045 ; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B 23/046 )
}
B32B 25/042
. .
{
of natural rubber or synthetic rubber ( all layers being made of natural or synthetic rubber B32B 2250/248 )
}
B32B 25/045
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 25/047
. .
{
of particles
}
B32B 25/06
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 25/08
. .
of synthetic resin
{
( all layers being polymeric B32B 2250/24 )
}
B32B 25/10
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 25/12
.
comprising natural rubber
B32B 25/14
.
comprising
{
synthetic rubber copolymers ( B32B 25/18 and B32B 25/20 take precedence )
}
B32B 25/16
.
comprising polydienes
{
homopolymers
}
 or poly-halodienes
{
homopolymers ( B32B 25/12 takes precedence )
}
B32B 25/18
.
comprising butyl or halobutyl rubber
B32B 25/20
.
comprising silicone rubber
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B32B 27/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 synthetic resin
{
( B32B 5/02 , B32B 5/16 , B32B 5/18 take precedence; thermoplastic elastomer B32B 2274/00 )
}
NOTE
-
This group covers all synthetic resins except those covered by B32B 25/00 or B32B 23/00

B32B 27/02
.
in the form of fibres or filaments
{
( not used )
}
B32B 27/04
.
as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
{
( not used )
}
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B32B 27/06
.
as the main or only constituent of a layer,
{
which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/064 takes precedence; next to a layer of a particular substance B32B 9/045 ; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B 11/046 ; next to a water setting substance layer B32B 13/12 ; next to a metal layer B32B 15/08 ; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B 19/045 ; next to a wood layer B32B 21/08 ; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B 23/08 ; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B 25/08 )
}
B32B 27/065
. .
{
of foam
}
B32B 27/08
. .
of synthetic resin
{
( all layers being polymeric, made of polymers belonging to those covered by B32B 27/32 , by B32B 27/36 , or by B32B 27/30 and B32B 27/32 , B32B 2250/24 to B32B 2250/246 )
}
B32B 27/10
. .
of paper or cardboard
B32B 27/12
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/14
.
next to a particulate layer
B32B 27/16
.
specially treated, e.g. irradiated
{
( B32B 2255/10 takes precedence )
}
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B32B 27/18
.
characterised by the use of special additives
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B32B 27/20
. .
using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 27/205
. . .
{
the fillers creating voids or cavities, e.g. by stretching
}
B32B 27/22
. .
using plasticisers
B32B 27/24
. .
using solvents or swelling agents
B32B 27/26
. .
using curing agents
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B32B 27/28
.
comprising synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the sub-groups
{
B32B 27/30 to B32B 27/42
}
B32B 27/281
. .
{
comprising polyimides
}
B32B 27/283
. .
{
comprising polysiloxanes
}
B32B 27/285
. .
{
comprising polyethers
}
B32B 27/286
. .
{
comprising polysulphones; polysulfides
}
B32B 27/288
. .
{
comprising polyketones
}
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B32B 27/30
.
comprising vinyl
{
(co)polymers; comprising acrylic (co)polymers
}
B32B 27/302
. .
{
comprising aromatic vinyl (co)polymers, e.g. styrenic (co)polymers
}
B32B 27/304
. .
{
comprising vinyl halide (co)polymers, e.g. PVC, PVDC,PVF, PVDF
}
B32B 27/306
. .
{
comprising vinyl acetate or vinyl alcohol (co)polymers
}
B32B 27/308
. .
{
comprising acrylic (co)polymers
}
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B32B 27/32
.
comprising polyolefins
{
( B32B 27/30 takes precedence )
}
B32B 27/322
. .
{
comprising halogenated polyolefins, e.g. PTFE
}
B32B 27/325
. .
{
comprising polycycloolefins
}
B32B 27/327
. .
{
comprising polyolefins obtained by a metallocene or single-site catalyst
}
B32B 27/34
.
comprising polyamides
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B32B 27/36
.
comprising polyesters
B32B 27/365
. .
{
comprising polycarbonates
}
B32B 27/38
.
comprising epoxy resins
B32B 27/40
.
comprising polyurethanes
B32B 27/42
.
comprising condensation resins of aldehydes, e.g. with phenols, ureas or melamines
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B32B 29/00
Layered products comprising
{
a layer of
}
 paper or cardboard
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B32B 29/002
.
{
as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material ( B32B 17/065 takes precedence; next to a layer of a particular substance B32B 9/06 ; next to a bituminous or tarry layer B32B 11/06 ; next to a water-setting substance layer B32B 13/08 ; next to a metal layer B32B 15/12 ; next to a layer formed of natural mineral fibres or particles B32B 19/046 ; next to a wood layer B32B 21/06 ; next to a cellulosic plastic layer B32B 23/06 ; next to a natural or synthetic rubber layer B32B 25/06 ; next to a synthetic resin layer B32B 27/10 )
}
B32B 29/005
. .
{
next to another layer of paper or cardboard layer ( all layers being made of paper or paperboard B32B 2250/26 )
}
B32B 29/007
. .
{
next to a foam layer
}
B32B 29/02
.
next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 29/04
.
next to a particulate layer
B32B 29/06
.
specially treated, e.g. surfaced, parchmentised
{
( B32B 2255/12 , B32B 2260/028 take precedence )
}
B32B 29/08
.
Corrugated paper, corrugated cardboard
B32B 33/00
Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatings ( surface unevennesses or non-uniformities B32B 3/00 ) ; Layered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
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Methods or apparatus for making layered products ; Treatment of the layers or of the layered products
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In groups B32B 37/00
{
, B32B 38/00 , B32B 41/00
}
 and B32B 39/00 , the following expressions are used with the meaning indicated:
{
- "lay-up" is condisered to be the action of combining separate layers,one on top of the other, in order to form a half-product for entering the laminating process
}
- "laminating" means the action of combining previously unconnected
{
but possibly laid up
}
 layers to become one product whose layers will remain together;
- "partial laminating" occurs when one layer does not fully cover a surface of another layer, whereby the layer with the greater surface area is laminated on only part of its surface;
- "adhesive" means a layer, or part of a layer, applied in any state or in any manner which is incorporated for the purpose of bonding.

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B32B 37/00
Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
{
( making non-planar products B32B 1/00 ; making products characterised by particular features of structure or of composition, see the relevant groups for such products, e.g. making layered products containing glass and synthetic resin layers B32B 17/10807 ; coating of single webs or the like B05 )
}
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B32B 37/0007
.
{
involving treatment or provisions in order to avoid deformation or air inclusion, e.g. to improve surface quality
}
B32B 37/0015
. .
{
to avoid warp or curl
}
B32B 37/0023
. .
{
around holes, apertures or channels present in at least one layer
}
B32B 37/003
. .
{
to avoid air inclusion
}
B32B 37/0038
.
{
involving application of liquid to the layers prior to lamination, e.g. wet laminating ( B32B 37/12 takes precedence ) ( applying liquids in general B05 )
}
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B32B 37/0046
.
{
characterised by constructional aspects of the apparatus
}
B32B 37/0053
. .
{
Constructional details of laminating machines comprising rollers; Constructional features of the rollers
}
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B32B 37/0076
.
{
characterised in that the layers are not bonded on the totality of their surfaces
}
B32B 37/0084
. .
{
Point bonding
}
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B32B 37/02
.
characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
B32B 37/025
. .
{
Transfer laminating
}
B32B 37/04
.
characterised by the partial melting of at least one layer
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B32B 37/06
.
characterised by the heating method
B32B 37/065
. .
{
resulting in the laminate being partially bonded B32B 37/0076 takes precedence
}
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B32B 37/08
.
characterised by the cooling method
B32B 37/085
. .
{
Quenching
}
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B32B 37/10
.
characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 37/1009
. .
using vacuum and fluid pressure
B32B 37/1018
. .
{
using only vacuum
}
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B32B 37/1027
. .
{
Pressing using at least one press band ( pressing means with cooperating endless bands in general B30B 5/06 )
}
B32B 37/1036
. . .
{
Pressing between one press band and a cylinder
}
B32B 37/1045
. .
{
Intermittent pressing, e.g. by oscillating or reciprocating motion of the pressing means ( B32B 37/0076 takes precedence )
}
B32B 37/1054
. .
{
Regulating the dimensions of the laminate, e.g. by adjusting the nip or platen gap
}
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B32B 37/12
.
characterised by using adhesive
B32B 37/1207
. .
{
Heat-activated adhesive ( laminating by the partial melting of layers to form the bond B32B 37/04 takes precedence )
}
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B32B 37/1284
. .
{
Application of adhesive
}
B32B 37/1292
. . .
{
selectively, e.g. in stripes, in patterns ( B32B 37/0076 takes precedence )
}
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B32B 37/14
.
characterised by the properties of the layers
B32B 37/142
. .
{
Laminating of sheets, panels or inserts, e.g. stiffeners, by wrapping in at least one outer layer, or inserting into a preformed pocket
}
B32B 37/144
. .
{
using layers with different mechanical or chemical conditions or properties, e.g. layers with different thermal shrinkage, layers under tension during bonding ( constructional features for tensioning B32B 38/1825 takes precedence )
}
B32B 37/146
. .
{
whereby one or more of the layers is a honeycomb structure
}
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B32B 37/15
. .
with at least one layer being manufactured and immediatly laminated before reaching its stable state, e.g. in which a layer is extruded and laminated while in semi-molten state
B32B 37/153
. . .
{
at least one layer is extruded and immediatly laminated while in semi-molten state
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B32B 37/156
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at least one layer is calendered and immediately laminated
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B32B 37/16
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B32B 37/18
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involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
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B32B 37/182
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one or more of the layers being plastic
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B32B 37/185
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Laminating sheets, panels or inserts between two discrete plastic layers
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B32B 37/187
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the layers being placed in a carrier before going through the lamination process
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B32B 37/20
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involving the assembly of continuous webs only
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B32B 37/203
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One or more of the layers being plastic
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B32B 37/206
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Laminating a continuous layer between two continuous plastic layers
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B32B 37/22
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involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
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B32B 37/223
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One or more of the layers being plastic
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B32B 37/226
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{
Laminating sheets, panels or inserts between two continuous plastic layers
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B32B 37/24
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with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate ( B32B 37/15 takes precedence )
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B32B 37/26
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with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the lamination process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers
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B32B 37/28
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involving assembly of non-flat intermediate products which are flattened at a later step, e.g. tubes
B32B 37/30
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Partial laminating
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B32B 38/00
Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
B32B 38/0004
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Cutting, tearing or severing, e.g. bursting; Cutter details ( cutting in general B26D ; laminating combined with punching or perforating B32B 38/04 ; removing all or part of the layers B32B 38/10 ; cutting in combination with laying up and registration B32B 38/185 takes precedence )
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B32B 38/0008
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Electrical discharge treatment, e.g. corona, plasma treatment; wave energy or particle radiation ( B32B 38/0036 and B29C 59/00 take precedence )
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Laminate treatment is further indexed in group B32B 2310/00

B32B 38/0012
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{
Mechanical treatment, e.g. roughing, deforming, stretching
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B32B 38/0032
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increasing porosity ( B32B 38/04 takes precedence )
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B32B 38/0036
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Heat treatment ( for heating or cooling of layers during lamination B32B 37/06 , B32B 37/08 )
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B32B 38/004
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by physically contacting the layers, e.g. by the use of heated platens or rollers
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B32B 38/04
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Punching, slitting or perforating
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B32B 38/06
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Embossing
B32B 38/08
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Impregnating
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B32B 38/10
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Removing layers, or parts of layers, mechanically or chemically ( punching, slitting or perforating B32B 38/04 )
B32B 38/105
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on edges
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B32B 38/12
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Deep-drawing
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B32B 38/14
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Printing or colouring
B32B 38/145
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Printing
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B32B 38/16
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Drying ; Softening ; Cleaning
B32B 38/162
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Cleaning
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B32B 38/164
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Drying
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When classifying in group B32B 38/164 , the drying operation can be further indexed by using the indexing codes chosen from B32B 38/164 and subgroups

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B32B 38/18
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Handling of layers or the laminate
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B32B 38/1808
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characterised by the laying up of the layers
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B32B 38/1816
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Cross feeding of one or more of the layers
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B32B 38/1825
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characterised by the control or constructional features of devices for tensioning, stretching or registration
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B32B 38/1833
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Positioning, e.g. registration or centering
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B32B 38/1841
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during laying up
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B32B 38/185
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combined with the cutting of one or more layers
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B32B 38/1858
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using vacuum
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B32B 38/1866
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conforming the layers or laminate to a convex or concave profile
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B32B 38/1875
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Tensioning
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B32B 38/1883
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Detensioning
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B32B 39/00
Layout of apparatus or plants, e.g. modular laminating systems
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B32B 41/00
Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processes ; Safety arrangements
B32B 41/02
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Safety arrangements
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B32B 43/00
Operations specially adapted for layered products and not otherwise provided for, e.g. repairing ; Apparatus therefor
B32B 43/003
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Cutting
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B32B 43/006
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Delaminating
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Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
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( making non-planar products B32B 1/00 ; making products characterised by particular features of structure or of composition, see the relevant groups for such products, e.g. making layered products containing glass and synthetic resin layers B32B 17/10807 ; coating of single webs or the like B05 )
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B32B 2037/0046
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characterised by constructional aspects of the apparatus
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B32B 2037/0061
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the apparatus being an office laminator
B32B 2037/0069
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the apparatus being originally designed for another function, e.g printer, photocopier
B32B 2037/0092
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in which absence of adhesives is explicitly presented as an advantage
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characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 2037/1063
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using an electrostatic force
B32B 2037/1072
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using a fluid jet
B32B 2037/1081
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B32B 2037/12
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characterised by using adhesive
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B32B 2037/1207
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Heat-activated adhesive ( laminating by the partial melting of layers to form the bond B32B 37/04 takes precedence )
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B32B 2037/1215
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Hot-melt adhesive
B32B 2037/1223
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film-shaped
B32B 2037/123
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net-shaped
B32B 2037/1238
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curable
B32B 2037/1261
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moisture curable
B32B 2037/1269
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B32B 2037/1276
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water-based adhesive
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characterised by the properties of the layers
B32B 2037/148
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whereby layers material is selected in order to facilitate recycling of the laminate
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B32B 2037/24
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with at least one layer not being coherent before laminating, e.g. made up from granular material sprinkled onto a substrate ( B32B 37/15 takes precedence )
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B32B 2037/243
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Coating
B32B 2037/246
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Vapour deposition
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B32B 2037/26
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with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the lamination process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers
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B32B 2037/262
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Partition plates or sheets for separating several laminates pressed simultaneously
B32B 2037/264
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Pressure equalizing layers
B32B 2037/266
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Cushioning layers
B32B 2037/268
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B32B 2038/00
Ancillary operations in connection with laminating processes
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B32B 2038/0012
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Mechanical treatment, e.g. roughing, deforming, stretching
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B32B 2038/0016
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Abrading
B32B 2038/002
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Sandblasting
B32B 2038/0024
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Crushing
B32B 2038/0028
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Stretching, elongating
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B32B 2038/0036
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Heat treatment ( for heating or cooling of layers during lamination B32B 37/06 , B32B 37/08 )
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B32B 2038/0044
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for creating local stresses
B32B 2038/0048
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Annealing, relaxing
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Other operations not otherwise provided for
B32B 2038/0056
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Moistening
B32B 2038/006
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Relieving internal or residual stresses
B32B 2038/0064
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Smoothing, polishing, making a glossy surface
B32B 2038/0068
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Changing crystal orientation
B32B 2038/0072
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Orienting fibers
B32B 2038/0076
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Curing, vulcanising, cross-linking
B32B 2038/008
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Sewing, stitching
B32B 2038/0084
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Foaming
B32B 2038/0088
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Expanding, swelling
B32B 2038/0092
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Metallizing
B32B 2038/0096
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Riveting
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Punching, slitting or perforating
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B32B 2038/042
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Punching
B32B 2038/045
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B32B 2038/047
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Drying ; Softening ; Cleaning
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B32B 2038/164
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Drying
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B32B 2038/166
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Removing moisture
B32B 2038/168
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Removing solvent
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Handling of layers or the laminate
B32B 2038/1891
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Using a robot for handling the layers
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B32B 2041/00
Arrangements for controlling or monitoring lamination processes ; Safety arrangements
B32B 2041/04
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Detecting wrong registration, misalignment, deviation, failure
B32B 2041/06
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Starting the lamination machine or method
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Layers arrangement
B32B 2250/02
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2 layers
B32B 2250/03
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3 layers
B32B 2250/04
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4 layers
B32B 2250/05
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5 or more layers
B32B 2250/20
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All layers being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 2250/22
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All layers being foamed
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All layers being polymeric
B32B 2250/242
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All polymers belonging to those covered by group B32B 27/32
B32B 2250/244
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All polymers belonging to those covered by group B32B 27/36
B32B 2250/246
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All polymers belonging to those covered by groups B32B 27/32 and B32B 27/30
B32B 2250/248
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All polymers belonging to those covered by group B32B 25/00
B32B 2250/26
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All layers being made of paper or paperboard
B32B 2250/40
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Symmetrical or sandwich layers, e.g. ABA, ABCBA, ABCCBA
B32B 2250/42
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Alternating layers, e.g. ABAB(C), AABBAABB(C)
B32B 2250/44
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Number of layers variable across the laminate
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B32B 2255/00
Coating on the layer surface
B32B 2255/02
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on fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 2255/04
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on a particulate layer
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on metal layer
B32B 2255/062
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on wood layer
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on synthetic resin layer or on natural or synthetic rubber layer
B32B 2255/102
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on paper layer
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Inorganic coating
B32B 2255/205
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B32B 2255/24
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Organic non-macromolecular coating
B32B 2255/26
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Polymeric coating
B32B 2255/28
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Multiple coating on one surface
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Impregnation or embedding of a layer ; Bonding a fibrous, filamentary or particulate layer by using a binder
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B32B 2260/02
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Composition of the impregnated, bonded or embedded layer
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B32B 2260/023
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Two or more layers
B32B 2260/025
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Particulate layer ( layers of natural mineral fibres or particles being impregnated in a plastic substance B32B 19/02 )
B32B 2260/026
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Wood layer
B32B 2260/028
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Paper layer
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Impregnation material
B32B 2260/042
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Bituminous or tarry substance
B32B 2260/044
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Water-setting substance, e.g. concrete, plaster
B32B 2260/046
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Synthetic resin
B32B 2260/048
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B32B 2262/02
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Synthetic macromolecular fibres
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B32B 2262/0207
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Elastomeric fibres
B32B 2262/0215
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Thermoplastic elastomer fibers
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Vinyl resin fibres
B32B 2262/023
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B32B 2262/0238
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Vinyl halide, e.g. PVC,PVDC,PVF,PVDF
B32B 2262/0246
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B32B 2262/0253
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B32B 2262/0269
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Polyester fibres
B32B 2262/0284
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B32B 2262/0292
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B32B 2262/04
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Cellulosic plastic fibres, e.g. rayon
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Vegetal fibres
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B32B 2262/065
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B32B 2262/067
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B32B 2262/08
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Animal fibres , e.g. hair, wool, silk
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B32B 2262/101
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Glass fibres
B32B 2262/103
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B32B 2262/106
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B32B 2262/108
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Rockwool fibres
B32B 2262/12
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Conjugate fibres, e.g. core/sheath, side-by-side
B32B 2262/14
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Synthetic macromolecular particles
B32B 2264/0207
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B32B 2264/0221
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Thermoplastic elastomer particles
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Vinyl resin particles
B32B 2264/0235
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B32B 2264/0242
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Vinyl halide, e.g. PVC,PVDC,PVF,PVDF
B32B 2264/025
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B32B 2264/0257
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Polyamide particles
B32B 2264/0271
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Polyester particles
B32B 2264/0285
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PET or PBT
B32B 2264/0292
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B32B 2264/04
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Cellulosic particles, e.g. rayon
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Vegetal particles
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B32B 2264/065
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B32B 2264/067
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Animal particles , e.g. leather
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B32B 2264/101
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B32B 2264/102
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Oxide or hydroxide particles, e.g. silica particles, TiO2 particles
B32B 2264/104
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B32B 2264/105
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B32B 2264/108
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Organic
B32B 2266/0207
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Vinyl resin
B32B 2266/0228
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B32B 2266/0235
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Vinyl halide, e.g. PVC,PVDC,PVF,PVDF
B32B 2266/0242
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Acrylic resin
B32B 2266/025
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Polyolefin ( vinyl or acrylic copolymers B32B 2266/0221 , B32B 2266/0242 )
B32B 2266/0257
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Polyamide
B32B 2266/0264
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Polyester
B32B 2266/0271
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Epoxy resin
B32B 2266/0278
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Polyurethane
B32B 2266/0285
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B32B 2266/0292
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Inorganic
B32B 2266/045
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B32B 2266/06
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Open cell foam
B32B 2266/08
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Closed cell foam
B32B 2270/00
Resin or rubber layer containing a blend of at least two different polymers
B32B 2272/00
Resin or rubber layer comprising scrap, waste or recycling material
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Cellular or porous
B32B 2305/022
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B32B 2305/024
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B32B 2305/026
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B32B 2305/028
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B32B 2305/076
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B32B 2305/182
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B32B 2305/184
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Braided fabrics
B32B 2305/186
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B32B 2305/188
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B32B 2305/24
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B32B 2305/342
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B32B 2305/345
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B32B 2305/347
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Security elements
B32B 2305/38
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Meshes, lattices or nets
B32B 2305/54
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Filled microcapsules
B32B 2305/55
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Liquid crystals
B32B 2305/70
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Scrap or recycled material
B32B 2305/72
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Cured, e.g. vulcanised, cross-linked
B32B 2305/74
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Partially cured
B32B 2305/77
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B32B 2305/80
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having particular acoustical properties
B32B 2307/102
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B32B 2307/204
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B32B 2307/206
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B32B 2307/3065
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B32B 2307/308
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B32B 2307/31
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B32B 2307/4023
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B32B 2307/4026
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within the layer by addition of a colorant, e.g. pigments, dyes
B32B 2307/404
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Multi-coloured
B32B 2307/406
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Bright, glossy, shiny surface
B32B 2307/408
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Cars
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Trains
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