CPC Definition - Subclass C06F

Last Updated Version: 2016.11
MATCHES; MANUFACTURE OF MATCHES
Definition statement

This place covers:

Mechanical manufacture of matches.

Chemical features in the manufacture of matches.

Matches.

Relationships with other classification places

This subclass does not cover chemical compounds or their preparation as such, which subject matter is covered by classes C01 (inorganic chemistry), C07 (organic chemistry) and C08 (organic macromolecular compounds).

Cutting match splints independently of other operations is classified under B27L 9/00.

Ignition compositions are classified in C06B.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Match-books

A24F 27/12

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Match receptacles or boxes

A24F 27/00

Devices for igniting matches; Holders for ignited matches

A24F 29/00

Devices for splitting matches

A24F 31/00

Dipping or coating in general

B05

Cutting in general

B26D

Impregnating wood or similar material

B27K

Manufacture of wooden sticks

B27L 9/00

Printing on wooden surfaces

B41M 1/38

Machine, apparatus or devices for, or methods of, packaging articles or materials; unpacking

B65B

Ignition compositions

C06B

Fire-lighters consisting of combustible material

C10L 11/04

Mechanical igniters

F23Q 1/00

Dipping, coating, impregnating, or drying of matches (dipping or coating in general B05C, B05D; impregnating in general B27K; drying in general F26B)
References
Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Dipping or coating in general

B05C, B05D

Impregnating in general

B27K

Drying in general

F26B

Matches (match-books A24F 27/12)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Non-chemical features such as matches having two heads, combination of a match and a toothpick.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Match-books

A24F 27/12