CPC Scheme - A23B PRESERVATION OF FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; CHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLES

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			CPC	COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
			A23B	PRESERVATION OF FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; CHEMICAL RIPENING OF FRUIT OR VEGETABLES [2025-01] WARNING {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.}

A23B 2/00

Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general [2025-01]

NOTE

This group covers processes or apparatus for the preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, i.e. where the nature of the product is not relevant or not specified.

WARNING

Group A23B 2/00 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/001

{Details of apparatus, e.g. pressure feed valves or for transport, or loading or unloading manipulation} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/001 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/003

{Control or safety devices for sterilisation or pasteurisation systems} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/003 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/05

by heating using irradiation or electric treatment (drying or kilning A23B 2/90) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/05 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/055

. .

{with infrared rays} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/055 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/08

. .

using microwaves or dielectric heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/08 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/10

by treatment with pressure variation, shock, acceleration or shear stress [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/10 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/103

. .

{using sub- or super-atmospheric pressures, or pressure variations transmitted by a liquid or gas} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/103 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/20

by heating materials in packages which are progressively transported, continuously or stepwise, through the apparatus [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/20 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/203

. .

{with packages moving on the spot while being transported} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/203 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/205

. .

{with packages on a drum with horizontal axis (with packages moving on the spot while being transported A23B 2/203)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/205 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/2055

. . .

{transported in a hydrostatic chamber} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/2055 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/22

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with packages on endless chain or band conveyors {(with packages moving on the spot while being transported A23B 2/203)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/22 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/225

. . .

{transported in a hydrostatic chamber} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/225 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/25

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with packages transported along a helical path {(with packages moving on the spot while being transported A23B 2/203)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/25 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/255

. . .

{transported in a hydrostatic chamber} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/255 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/28

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with packages on a revolving platform {(with packages moving on the spot while being transported A23B 2/203)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/28 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/285

. . .

{transported in a hydrostatic chamber} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/285 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/30

by heating materials in packages which are not progressively transported through the apparatus [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/30 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/33

. .

with packages in intercommunicating chambers through which the heating medium is circulated [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/33 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/37

. .

with packages moving on the spot [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/37 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/40

by heating loose unpacked materials [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/40 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/405

. .

{in solid state} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/405 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/42

. .

while they are progressively transported through the apparatus [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/42 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/425

. . .

{in solid state} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/425 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/44

. . .

with transport along plates [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/44 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/445

. . . .

{in solid state} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/445 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/46

. . .

with transport through tubes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/46 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/465

. . . .

{in solid state} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/465 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/48

. .

with the materials in spray form [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/48 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/485

. . .

{in solid state} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/485 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/50

by irradiation without heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/50 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/503

. .

{with corpuscular or ionising radiation, i.e. X, alpha, beta or omega radiation} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/503 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/505

. .

{with corona irradiation} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/505 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/53

. .

with ultraviolet light [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/53 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/57

. .

by treatment with ultrasonic waves [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/57 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/60

by treatment with electric currents without heating effect [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/60 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/605

. .

{by electrolysis} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/605 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/70

by treatment with chemicals [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/70 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/704

. .

in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/704 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/7045

. . .

{Details of apparatus for generating or regenerating gases} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/7045 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/708

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere, e.g. partial vacuum, comprising only CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/708 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/712

. . . .

in which an absorbent is placed or used (packages for foodstuffs with provision for absorbing fluids B65D 81/26) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/712 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/717

. . . . .

Oxygen absorbent [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/717 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/721

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere comprising other gases in addition to CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/721 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/725

. .

in the form of liquids or solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/725 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/729

. . .

Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes [2025-01]

NOTE

In groups A23B 2/733 - A23B 2/779, the last place priority rule is applied, i.e. at each hierarchical level, in the absence of an indication to the contrary, classification is made in the last appropriate place.

WARNING

Group A23B 2/729 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/7295

. . . .

{Antibiotics} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/7295 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/733

. . . .

Compounds of undetermined constitution obtained from animals or plants [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/733 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/742

. . . .

Organic compounds containing oxygen [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/742 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/746

. . . . .

with singly-bound oxygen [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/746 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/75

. . . . .

with doubly-bound oxygen [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/75 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/754

. . . . .

containing carboxyl groups [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/754 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/758

. . . . . .

Carboxylic acid esters [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/758 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/762

. . . .

Organic compounds containing nitrogen [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/762 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/767

. . . .

Organic compounds containing sulfur [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/767 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/771

. . . .

Organic compounds containing hetero rings [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/771 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/775

. . . .

Organic compounds containing phosphorus [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/775 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/779

. . . .

Sugars; Derivatives thereof [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/779 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/783

. . . .

Microorganisms; Enzymes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/783 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/788

. . .

Inorganic compounds [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/788 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/792

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using liquids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/792 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/796

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/796 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/80

Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/80 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/803

. .

{Materials being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powders, granules or flakes} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/803 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/8033

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/8033 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/805

. .

{Materials not being transported through or in the apparatus with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powders, granules or flakes} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/805 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/8055

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/8055 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/82

. .

Thawing subsequent to freezing [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/82 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/85

. .

with addition of {or treatment with} chemicals [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/85 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/88

. . .

with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid N₂ at cryogenic temperature [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/88 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/90

by drying or kilning; Subsequent reconstitution [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/90 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/905

. .

{Fractionated crystallisation} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/905 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/91

. .

with addition of chemicals before or during drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/91 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/92

. .

Freeze drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/92 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/93

. .

Spray drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/93 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/94

. .

Thin-layer drying, drum drying or roller drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/94 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/945

. . .

{Drum- or roller-drying} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/945 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/95

. .

Fluidised-bed drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/95 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/96

. .

Foam drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/96 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 2/97

. .

using irradiation or electric treatment, e.g. ultrasonic waves [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 2/97 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

Preservation of specific foods, foodstuffs or non-alcoholic beverages; Chemical ripening of fruit or vegetables [2025-01]

A23B 4/00

Preservation of meat, sausages, fish or fish products [2025-01]

A23B 4/002

{Preservation in association with shaping (A23B 4/0053, A23B 4/01, A23B 4/062 and A23B 4/066 take precedence)} [2013-01]

A23B 4/005

Preserving by heating [2013-01]

A23B 4/0053

. .

{with gas or liquids, with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules or flakes} [2013-01]

NOTE

The heating means for the gas or liquid are not classified

A23B 4/0056

. . .

{with packages, or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2013-01]

A23B 4/01

. .

by irradiation or electric treatment {with or without shaping, e.g. in form of powder, granules or flakes} [2013-01]

A23B 4/012

. . .

{with packages, or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2013-01]

A23B 4/015

Preserving by irradiation or electric treatment without heating effect [2013-01]

A23B 4/02

Preserving by means of inorganic salts (apparatus therefor A23B 4/26, A23B 4/32) [2013-01]

A23B 4/021

. .

{with apparatus adapted for gaseous preserving agents} [2013-01]

A23B 4/023

. .

by kitchen salt or mixtures thereof with inorganic or organic compounds [2013-01]

A23B 4/0235

. . .

{with organic compounds or biochemical products} [2013-01]

A23B 4/027

. .

by inorganic salts other than kitchen salt or mixtures thereof with organic compounds, e.g. biochemical compounds [2025-01]

A23B 4/03

Drying; Subsequent reconstitution [2025-01]

A23B 4/031

. .

{Apparatus for drying (A23B 4/037 takes precedence)} [2013-01]

A23B 4/033

. .

with addition of chemicals (A23B 4/037 takes precedence) [2013-01]

A23B 4/037

. .

Freeze-drying {, i.e. cryodesiccation or lyophilisation; Apparatus therefor} [2025-01]

A23B 4/044

Smoking; Smoking devices [2013-01]

A23B 4/048

. .

with addition of chemicals other than natural smoke [2013-01]

A23B 4/052

. .

Smoke generators {; Smoking apparatus} [2025-01]

A23B 4/0523

. . .

{Smoke generators using wood-pyrolysis or wood-friction} [2013-01]

A23B 4/0526

. . .

{Smoke generators or smoking apparatus using liquid smoke in gaseous or liquid form} [2013-01]

A23B 4/056

. .

Smoking combined with irradiation or electric treatment, e.g. electrostatic smoking {; Apparatus therefor} [2017-08]

A23B 4/06

Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling [2013-01]

A23B 4/062

. .

{the materials being transported through or in the apparatus with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powder, granules or flakes (moving on the spot only A23B 4/066)} [2013-01]

A23B 4/064

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2013-01]

A23B 4/066

. .

{the materials not being transported through or in the apparatus with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powder, granules or flakes} [2013-01]

A23B 4/068

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2013-01]

A23B 4/07

. .

Thawing subsequent to freezing [2013-01]

A23B 4/08

. .

with addition of chemicals {or treatment with chemicals} before or during cooling {, e.g. in the form of an ice coating or frozen block} [2017-08]

A23B 4/09

. . .

with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid N₂, at cryogenic temperature [2013-01]

A23B 4/10

Coating with a protective layer; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2025-01]

A23B 4/12

Preserving with acids; Acid fermentation [2013-01]

A23B 4/14

Preserving with chemicals not covered by groups A23B 4/02 or A23B 4/12 [2013-01]

A23B 4/16

. .

in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2013-01]

A23B 4/18

. .

in the form of liquids or solids (apparatus therefor A23B 4/26, A23B 4/32) [2013-01]

A23B 4/20

. . .

Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes [2021-05]

A23B 4/22

. . . .

Microorganisms; Enzymes; {Antibiotics} [2017-08]

A23B 4/24

. . .

Inorganic compounds [2013-01]

A23B 4/26

Apparatus for preserving using liquids {; Processes therefor} [2025-01]

A23B 4/28

. .

by injection of liquids [2013-01]

A23B 4/285

. . .

{with inorganic salts} [2013-01]

A23B 4/30

. .

by spraying of liquids [2013-01]

A23B 4/305

. . .

{with inorganic salts} [2013-01]

A23B 4/32

Apparatus for preserving using solids [2013-01]

A23B 4/325

. .

{with inorganic salts} [2013-01]

A23B 5/00

Preservation of eggs or egg products [2021-05]

A23B 5/005

Preserving by heating [2013-01]

A23B 5/0052

. .

{in the shell} [2013-01]

A23B 5/0055

. .

{without the shell} [2013-01]

A23B 5/0057

. . .

{with packages} [2013-01]

A23B 5/01

. .

by irradiation or electric treatment [2013-01]

A23B 5/015

Preserving by irradiation or electric treatment without heating effect [2013-01]

A23B 5/02

Drying; Subsequent reconstitution [2013-01]

A23B 5/022

. .

{Drying with use of gas or vacuum} [2013-01]

A23B 5/025

. .

{Drying} with addition of chemicals (A23B 5/03, A23B 5/035 take precedence) [2013-01]

A23B 5/0255

. . .

{Drying with use of liquids, e.g. by extraction} [2013-01]

A23B 5/03

. .

Freeze-drying {, i.e. cryodesiccation or lyophilisation; Apparatus therefor} [2025-01]

A23B 5/035

. .

Spray-drying [2013-01]

A23B 5/04

Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling [2013-01]

A23B 5/041

. .

{Freezing or cooling without shell (A23B 5/05 takes precedence)} [2013-01]

A23B 5/043

. . .

{with packages} [2013-01]

A23B 5/045

. .

Thawing subsequent to freezing [2013-01]

A23B 5/05

. .

{Freezing or cooling} with addition of chemicals [2013-01]

A23B 5/055

. . .

with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid nitrogen, at cryogenic temperature [2013-01]

A23B 5/06

Coating eggs with a protective layer; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2013-01]

A23B 5/065

. .

{Apparatus for coating} [2013-01]

A23B 5/08

Preserving with chemicals [2013-01]

A23B 5/10

. .

in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2013-01]

A23B 5/12

. .

in the form of liquids or solids [2013-01]

A23B 5/14

. . .

Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes [2017-08]

A23B 5/16

. . . .

Microorganisms; Enzymes [2017-08]

A23B 5/18

. . .

Inorganic compounds [2013-01]

A23B 5/20

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using liquids [2013-01]

A23B 5/22

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using solids [2013-01]

A23B 7/00

Preservation of fruit or vegetables; Chemical ripening of fruit or vegetables [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/00 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/005

Preserving by heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/005 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0053

. .

{by direct or indirect contact with heating gases or liquids} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0053 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0056

. . .

{with packages} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0056 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/01

. .

by irradiation or electric treatment [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/01 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/012

. . .

{with packages} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/012 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/015

Preserving by irradiation or electric treatment without heating effect [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/015 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/02

Dehydrating; Subsequent reconstitution (dried cooked potatoes A23L 19/12) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/02 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0205

. .

{by contact of the material with fluids, e.g. drying gas or extracting liquids} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0205 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/021

. .

{Foam drying} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/021 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0215

. .

{Post-treatment of dried fruits or vegetables} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0215 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/022

. .

with addition of chemicals {before or during drying, e.g. semi-moist products}(A23B 7/024 - A23B 7/028 take precedence) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/022 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/024

. .

Freeze-drying {, i.e. cryodesiccation or lyophilisation} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/024 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/026

. .

Spray-drying [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/026 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/028

. .

Thin layer-, drum- or roller-drying {or by contact with a hot surface} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/028 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/03

. .

Drying raw potatoes [2013-01]

A23B 7/04

Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/04 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0408

. .

{Materials being transported through or in the apparatus with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powders, granules or flakes (A23B 7/05 takes precedence; moving on the spot only A23B 7/0425)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0408 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0416

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0416 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0425

. .

{Materials not being transported through or in the apparatus, with or without shaping, e.g. in the form of powders, granules or flakes (A23B 7/05 takes precedence)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0425 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0433

. . .

{with packages or with shaping in the form of blocks or portions} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0433 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/0441

. .

{Treatment other than blanching preparatory to freezing} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/0441 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/045

. .

Thawing subsequent to freezing [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/045 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/05

. .

with addition of chemicals {or treatment with chemicals other than cryogenics, before or during cooling, e.g. in the form of an ice coating or frozen block} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/05 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/055

. . .

with direct contact between the food and the chemical, e.g. liquid N₂, at cryogenic temperature [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/055 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/06

Blanching (machines therefor A23N 12/00) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/06 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/08

Preserving with sugars (marmalade, jam or fruit jellies A23L 21/10) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/08 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/085

. .

{in a solution of sugar} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/085 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/10

Preserving with acids; Acid fermentation [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/10 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/105

. .

{Leaf vegetables, e.g. sauerkraut} [2013-01]

A23B 7/12

. .

Apparatus for compressing sauerkraut [2013-01]

A23B 7/14

Preserving or ripening with chemicals not covered by group A23B 7/08 or A23B 7/10 [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/14 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/144

. .

in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/144 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/148

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere, e.g. partial vacuum, comprising only CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/148 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/152

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere comprising other gases in addition to CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O {; Elimination of such other gases} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/152 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/153

. .

in the form of liquids or solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/153 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/154

. . .

Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/154 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/155

. . . .

Microorganisms; Enzymes {; Antibiotics} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/155 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/157

. . .

Inorganic compounds [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/157 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/158

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using liquids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/158 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/159

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/159 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 7/16

Coating with a protective layer; Compositions or apparatus therefor (A23B 7/08 takes precedence) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 7/16 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/00

Preservation of edible seeds, e.g. cereals (preservation of pulses A23B 75/00) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/00 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/005

{Processes or apparatus using pressure variation or mechanical force, e.g. shock, acceleration, shear stress or contortion} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/005 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/02

Preserving by heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/02 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/025

. .

{with use of gases} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/025 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/04

. .

by irradiation or electric treatment [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/04 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/06

Preserving by irradiation or electric treatment without heating effect [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/06 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/08

Drying; Subsequent reconstitution [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/08 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/10

Freezing; Subsequent thawing; Cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/10 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/12

. .

Thawing subsequent to freezing [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/12 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/14

Coating with a protective layer; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/14 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/16

Preserving with chemicals [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/16 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/18

. .

in the form of gases, e.g. fumigation; Compositions or apparatus therefor [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/18 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/20

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere, e.g. partial vacuum, comprising only CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/20 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/22

. . .

in a controlled atmosphere comprising other gases in addition to CO₂, N₂, O₂ or H₂O [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/22 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/24

. .

in the form of liquids or solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/24 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/26

. . .

Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/26 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/28

. . . .

Microorganisms; Enzymes {; Antibiotics} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/28 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/30

. . .

Inorganic compounds [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/30 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/32

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using liquids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/32 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 9/34

. . .

Apparatus for preserving using solids [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 9/34 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 75/00, A23B 80/00, A23B 85/00 and A23B 90/00.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/00

Preservation of milk or dairy products [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 7/00.
Groups A23C 7/00 and A23B 11/00 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/10

Preservation of milk or milk preparations [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 9/00.
Groups A23C 9/00 and A23B 11/10 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/102

. .

{Storing or packaging in a vacuum or in inert or sterile gaseous atmosphere (impregnation with inert gases A23C 9/1524)} [2025-01]

A23B 11/12

. .

by heating (by irradiation, e.g. by microwaves A23B 11/16) [2025-01]

A23B 11/123

. . .

in packages [2025-01]

A23B 11/127

. . . .

progressively transported through the apparatus [2025-01]

A23B 11/13

. . .

the materials being loose unpacked [2025-01]

A23B 11/1303

. . . .

{Apparatus through which the material is transported non progressively; Temperature-maintaining holding tanks or vats with discontinuous filling or discharge} [2025-01]

A23B 11/133

. . . .

and progressively transported through the apparatus [2025-01]

A23B 11/1332

. . . . .

{in contact with multiple heating plates} [2025-01]

A23B 11/1334

. . . . .

{the milk being heated by electrical or mechanical means, e.g. by friction} [2025-01]

A23B 11/1336

. . . . .

{the milk flowing through with indirect heat exchange, containing rotating elements, e.g. for improving the heat exchange} [2025-01]

A23B 11/137

. . . . .

in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. steam [2025-01]

A23B 11/1375

. . . . . .

{by pulverisation of the milk, including free falling film} [2025-01]

A23B 11/14

. .

by freezing or cooling [2025-01]

A23B 11/1403

. . .

{Freezing in loose unpacked form} [2025-01]

A23B 11/145

. . .

in packages [2025-01]

A23B 11/1455

. . . .

{Freezing in packages} [2025-01]

A23B 11/16

. .

by irradiation, e.g. by microwaves [2025-01]

A23B 11/162

. . .

{by sonic or ultrasonic waves} [2025-01]

A23B 11/164

. . .

{by ultraviolet or infrared radiation} [2025-01]

A23B 11/18

. .

by addition of preservatives (addition of microorganisms or enzymes A23C 9/12; addition of other substances A23C 9/152) [2025-01]

A23B 11/182

. . .

{Inorganic compounds, e.g. lactoperoxidase - H₂O₂ systems} [2025-01]

A23B 11/20

Preservation of milk substitutes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/20 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/00.
Groups A23C 11/00 and A23B 11/20 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/22

. .

containing non-milk components as source of fats or proteins (preservation of whey or whey preparations containing non-milk components as source of fats or proteins A23B 11/84) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/22 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/02.
Groups A23C 11/02 and A23B 11/22 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/23

. . .

containing non-milk fats but no non-milk proteins (A23B 11/27, A23B 11/29 take precedence) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/23 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/04.
Groups A23C 11/04 and A23B 11/23 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/233

. . . .

{obtained by mixing non-fat components in powdered form with the non-milk fats or by dry mixing of the components} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/233 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/045.
Groups A23C 11/045 and A23B 11/233 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/25

. . .

containing non-milk proteins (A23B 11/27, A23B 11/29 take precedence) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/25 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/06.
Groups A23C 11/06 and A23B 11/25 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/253

. . . .

{Microbial proteins, inactivated yeast or animal proteins} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/253 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/065.
Groups A23C 11/065 and A23B 11/253 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/27

. . .

containing caseinates but no other milk proteins or milk fats [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/27 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/08.
Groups A23C 11/08 and A23B 11/27 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/29

. . .

containing or not lactose but no other milk components as source of fats, carbohydrates or proteins [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/29 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/10.
Groups A23C 11/10 and A23B 11/29 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/293

. . . .

{containing only proteins from pulses, oilseeds or nuts, e.g. nut milk} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/293 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/103.
Groups A23C 11/103 and A23B 11/293 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/295

. . . . .

{Addition of, or treatment with, microorganisms (A23B 11/75 takes precedence)} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/295 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 11/106.
Groups A23C 11/106 and A23B 11/295 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/30

Preservation of cream or cream preparations [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/30 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 13/00.
Groups A23C 13/00 and A23B 11/30 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/302

. .

{Freezing; Subsequent melting} [2025-01]

A23B 11/35

. .

by addition of preservatives (containing or treated with microorganisms, enzymes or antibiotics A23C 13/16) [2025-01]

A23B 11/40

Preservation of butter or butter preparations [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/40 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 15/00.
Groups A23C 15/00 and A23B 11/40 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/45

. .

by addition of preservatives [2025-01]

A23B 11/50

Preservation of buttermilk or buttermilk preparations [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/50 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 17/00.
Groups A23C 17/00 and A23B 11/50 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/55

. .

containing, or treated with, microorganisms or enzymes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/55 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 17/02.
Groups A23C 17/02 and A23B 11/55 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/60

Preservation of cheese or cheese preparations [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/60 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 19/00.
Groups A23C 19/00 and A23B 11/60 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/602

. .

{Pasteurisation; Sterilisation; Hot packaging} [2025-01]

A23B 11/604

. .

{Freezing; Treating cheese in frozen state; Thawing of frozen cheese} [2025-01]

A23B 11/65

. .

by addition of preservatives [2025-01]

A23B 11/652

. . .

{Inorganic compounds; Inert or noble gases; Carbon dioxide} [2025-01]

A23B 11/67

. . .

of antibiotics [2025-01]

A23B 11/70

Preservation of cheese substitutes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/70 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 20/00.
Groups A23C 20/00 and A23B 11/70 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/703

. .

{mainly containing proteins from pulses or oilseeds} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/703 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 20/005.
Groups A23C 20/005 and A23B 11/703 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/75

. .

containing neither milk components, nor caseinate, nor lactose, as sources of fats, proteins or carbohydrates [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/75 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 20/02.
Groups A23C 20/02 and A23B 11/75 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/753

. . .

{mainly containing proteins from pulses or oilseeds} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/753 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 20/025.
Groups A23C 20/025 and A23B 11/753 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/80

Preservation of whey or whey preparations (preservation of milk or milk preparations A23B 11/10) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/80 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/00.
Groups A23C 21/00 and A23B 11/80 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/82

. .

containing, or treated with, microorganisms or enzymes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/82 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/02.
Groups A23C 21/02 and A23B 11/82 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/823

. . .

{Lactose hydrolysing enzymes, e.g. lactase or B-galactosidase} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/823 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/023.
Groups A23C 21/023 and A23B 11/823 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/825

. . .

{containing, or treated only with, lactic acid producing bacteria, bifidobacteria or propionic acid bacteria} [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/825 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/026.
Groups A23C 21/026 and A23B 11/825 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/84

. .

containing non-milk components as source of fats or proteins [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/84 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/04.
Groups A23C 21/04 and A23B 11/84 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/86

. .

Mixtures of whey with milk products or milk components [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/86 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/06.
Groups A23C 21/06 and A23B 11/86 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/87

. .

containing other organic additives, e.g. vegetable or animal products [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/87 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/08.
Groups A23C 21/08 and A23B 11/87 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 11/88

. .

containing inorganic additives [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 11/88 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23C 21/10.
Groups A23C 21/10 and A23B 11/88 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 20/00

Preservation of edible oils or fats [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 20/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23D 7/00 and A23D 9/00.
Groups A23D 7/00, A23D 9/00 and A23B 20/00 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 20/10

Preservation of edible oil or fat compositions containing an aqueous phase, e.g. margarines [2025-01]

A23B 20/30

Preservation of other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils [2025-01]

A23B 40/00

Preservation of flour or dough before baking [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 40/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A21D 6/00, A21D 6/006 and A21D 6/008.
Group A23B 40/00 is also impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 40/10, A23B 40/30, A23B 40/50 and A23B 40/60.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 40/10

by cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 40/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 40/00, A21D 6/00 and A21D 6/001.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 40/30

by heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 40/30 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 40/00, A21D 6/00 and A21D 6/003.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 40/50

by irradiation [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 40/50 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 40/00, A21D 6/00 and A21D 6/005.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 40/60

by storage in an inert atmosphere [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 40/60 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 40/00 and A21D 6/00.
Groups A23B 40/00, A21D 6/00 and A23B 40/60 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 45/00

Preservation of finished bakery products [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 45/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A21D 15/00.
Groups A21D 15/00 and A23B 45/00 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 45/10

by cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 45/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A21D 15/02.
Groups A21D 15/02 and A23B 45/10 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 45/30

by heating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 45/30 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A21D 15/04.
Groups A21D 15/04 and A23B 45/30 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 45/50

by irradiation [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 45/50 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A21D 15/06.
Groups A21D 15/06 and A23B 45/50 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 45/70

by coating [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 45/70 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A21D 15/08.
Groups A21D 15/08 and A23B 45/70 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 70/00

Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages (preservation of beverages from legumes A23B 75/10; preservation of beverages containing tea, tea substitutes or herbal tea A23B 85/10; preservation of beverages containing coffee or coffee substitutes A23B 90/10) [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 70/00 is impacted by reclassification into groups A23B 70/20, A23B 75/10, A23B 85/10 and A23B 90/10.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 70/10

by addition of preservatives [2025-01]

A23B 70/20

by cooling [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 70/20 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23B 70/00.
Groups A23B 70/00 and A23B 70/20 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 70/30

by heating [2025-01]

A23B 70/35

. .

by irradiation or electric treatment [2025-01]

A23B 70/50

by irradiation or electric treatment, without heating [2025-01]

A23B 75/00

Preservation of pulses; Preservation of products from legumes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 75/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 9/00, A23B 9/005, A23B 9/02, A23B 9/025, A23B 9/04, A23B 9/06, A23B 9/08, A23B 9/10, A23B 9/12, A23B 9/14, A23B 9/16, A23B 9/18, A23B 9/20, A23B 9/22, A23B 9/24, A23B 9/26, A23B 9/28, A23B 9/30, A23B 9/32, A23B 9/34, A23L 11/00, A23L 11/01, A23L 11/03, A23L 11/05, A23L 11/07, A23L 11/10, A23L 11/30, A23L 11/31, A23L 11/32, A23L 11/33, A23L 11/34, A23L 11/35, A23L 11/36, A23L 11/37, A23L 11/40, A23L 11/45, A23L 11/50, and A23L 11/70.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 75/10

Preservation of beverages from legumes, e.g. soy drinks [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 75/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 70/00, A23L 11/60 and A23L 11/65.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 80/00

Preservation of cocoa or cocoa products [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 80/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 2/00 - A23B 2/53, A23B 2/57, A23B 2/60 - A23B 2/605, A23B 2/70 - A23B 2/97, A23B 7/00 - A23B 7/16, A23B 9/00 - A23B 9/34 and A23G 1/00 - A23G 1/56.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 85/00

Preservation of tea, tea substitutes or herbal tea [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 85/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 2/00 - A23B 2/53, A23B 2/57, A23B 2/60 - A23B 2/605, A23B 2/70 - A23B 2/97, A23B 7/00 - A23B 7/16, A23B 9/00 - A23B 9/34 and A23F 3/00 - A23F 3/426.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 85/10

Preservation of beverages containing tea, tea substitutes or herbal tea [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 85/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23B 70/00.
Groups A23B 70/00 and A23B 85/10 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 90/00

Preservation of coffee or coffee substitutes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 90/00 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups A23B 2/00 - A23B 2/53, A23B 2/57, A23B 2/60 - A23B 2/605, A23B 2/70 - A23B 2/97, A23B 7/00 - A23B 7/16, A23B 9/00 - A23B 9/34 and A23F 5/00 - A23F 5/505.
All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 90/10

Preservation of beverages containing coffee or coffee substitutes [2025-01]

WARNING

Group A23B 90/10 is incomplete pending reclassification of documents from group A23B 70/00.
Groups A23B 70/00 and A23B 90/10 should be considered in order to perform a complete search.

A23B 99/00

Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass [2025-01]

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