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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
B08B
CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL [2025-01]
NOTE

  • This subclass does not cover cleaning specially adapted for articles, substances, devices or surroundings provided that its cleaning aspects are fully classifiable in the relevant application place. Otherwise, classification is made in the most appropriate place in this subclass.
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.}
B08B 1/00
Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools (cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto B08B 9/00) [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/10
.
characterised by the type of cleaning tool [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/12
. .
Brushes [2024-01]
B08B 1/14
. .
Wipes; Absorbent members, e.g. swabs or sponges (with integrated means for dispensing fluids B08B 1/40) [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/143
. . .
{Wipes} [2024-01]
B08B 1/145
. . .
{Swabs} [2024-01]
B08B 1/16
. .
Rigid blades, e.g. scrapers; Flexible blades, e.g. wipers [2024-01]
WARNING

  • Groups B08B 1/16 and B08B 1/165 are incomplete pending reclassification of documents from groups B08B 1/00 and B08B 1/10.
    All groups listed in this Warning should be considered in order to perform a complete search.
B08B 1/165
. . .
{Scrapers} [2024-01]
B08B 1/20
.
Cleaning of moving articles, e.g. of moving webs or of objects on a conveyor [2024-01]
B08B 1/30
.
by movement of cleaning members over a surface [2024-01]
B08B 1/32
. .
using rotary cleaning members [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/34
. . .
rotating about an axis parallel to the surface [2024-01]
B08B 1/36
. . .
rotating about an axis orthogonal to the surface [2024-01]
B08B 1/40
.
Cleaning tools with integrated means for dispensing fluids, e.g. water, steam or detergents (cleaning by the force of jets or sprays B08B 3/02) [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/50
.
involving cleaning of the cleaning members [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/52
. .
using fluids [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 1/54
. .
using mechanical tools [2024-01]
WARNING

B08B 3/00
Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam (B08B 9/00 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B08B 3/003
.
{Cleaning involving contact with foam} [2013-01]
B08B 3/006
.
{Cabinets or cupboards specially adapted for cleaning articles by hand} [2013-01]
B08B 3/02
.
Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays [2013-01]
B08B 3/022
. .
{Cleaning travelling work (B08B 3/042 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 3/024
. .
{Cleaning by means of spray elements moving over the surface to be cleaned} [2013-01]
B08B 3/026
. .
{Cleaning by making use of hand-held spray guns; Fluid preparations therefor} [2013-01]
B08B 3/028
. . .
{Spray guns} [2013-01]
WARNING

  • This group is no longer used for classification. Documents are in the process of being reclassified to subclass B05B
B08B 3/04
.
Cleaning involving contact with liquid [2013-01]
B08B 3/041
. .
{Cleaning travelling work} [2013-01]
B08B 3/042
. . .
{the loose articles or bulk material travelling gradually through a drum or other container, e.g. by helix or gravity} [2013-01]
B08B 3/044
. .
{using agitated containers in which the liquid and articles or material are placed (by means of ultrasonic vibrations B08B 3/12; cleaning casks or barrels by agitating B08B 9/0817; mixers with shaking, oscillating or vibrating mechanisms B01F 31/00)} [2022-01]
B08B 3/045
. .
{using perforated containers, e.g. baskets, or racks immersed and agitated in a liquid bath (using perforated drums B08B 3/06)} [2013-01]
B08B 3/047
. . .
{Containers specially adapted therefor} [2013-01]
B08B 3/048
. .
{Overflow-type cleaning, e.g. tanks in which the liquid flows over the tank in which the articles are placed} [2013-01]
B08B 3/06
. .
using perforated drums in which the article or material is placed {(B08B 3/042 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 3/08
. .
the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect [2025-01]
B08B 3/10
. .
with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration [2023-02]
B08B 3/102
. . .
{with means for agitating the liquid (by agitating the container B08B 3/042, B08B 3/044, B08B 3/045, B08B 3/06)} [2013-01]
B08B 3/104
. . . .
{using propellers} [2013-01]
B08B 3/106
. . .
{by boiling the liquid} [2013-01]
B08B 3/108
. . .
{by lowering and raising the level of the cleaning liquid} [2013-01]
B08B 3/12
. . .
by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations [2025-01]
B08B 3/123
. . . .
{Cleaning travelling work, e.g. webs, articles on a conveyor (conveyors B65G; handling webs B65H)} [2016-05]
B08B 3/126
. . . . .
{in particular moving bottles} [2013-01]
B08B 3/14
. . .
Removing waste, e.g. labels, from cleaning liquid [2025-01]
B08B 5/00
Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow (cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto B08B 9/00) [2025-01]
B08B 5/02
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Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities {(airguns or nozzles per se B05B 1/005)} [2013-01]
B08B 5/023
. .
{Cleaning travelling work} [2013-01]
B08B 5/026
. . .
{Cleaning moving webs} [2013-01]
B08B 5/04
.
Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action [2025-01]
B08B 5/043
. .
{Cleaning travelling work} [2013-01]
B08B 5/046
. . .
{Cleaning moving webs} [2013-01]
B08B 6/00
Cleaning by electrostatic means [2025-01]
B08B 7/00
Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass [2013-01]
B08B 7/0007
.
{by explosions} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0014
.
{by incorporation in a layer which is removed with the contaminants} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0021
.
{by liquid gases or supercritical fluids} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0028
.
{by adhesive surfaces} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0035
.
{by radiant energy, e.g. UV, laser, light beam or the like} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0042
. .
{by laser} [2013-01]
B08B 7/005
. .
{by infrared radiation} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0057
. .
{by ultraviolet radiation} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0064
.
{by temperature changes} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0071
. .
{by heating (B08B 7/0035 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0078
. . .
{in a fluidized bed} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0085
. . .
{by pyrolysis} [2013-01]
B08B 7/0092
. .
{by cooling} [2013-01]
B08B 7/02
.
by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned {(B08B 7/0007 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 7/022
. .
{Needle scalers} [2013-01]
B08B 7/024
. .
{Rotary scalers} [2013-01]
B08B 7/026
. .
{Using sound waves} [2013-01]
B08B 7/028
. . .
{Using ultrasounds} [2013-01]
B08B 7/04
.
by a combination of operations [2013-01]
B08B 9/00
Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto [2025-01]
B08B 9/02
.
Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes (apparatus for cleaning metal pipes by chemical methods C23G 3/04) [2025-01]
B08B 9/021
. .
{Cleaning pipe ends or pipe fittings, e.g. before soldering} [2025-01]
B08B 9/023
. .
Cleaning the external surfaces {(B08B 9/021 takes precedence)} [2025-01]
B08B 9/027
. .
Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages [2013-01]
B08B 9/032
. . .
by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing (B08B 9/04 takes precedence {; by fluid jets mounted on cleaning devices B08B 9/0433}) [2017-08]
B08B 9/0321
. . . .
{using pressurised, pulsating or purging fluid (E04F 17/126 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0322
. . . . .
{in combination with a plug, e.g. inflatable mole, to isolate a part of the tube (plugging pigs for stopping flow in pipes F16L 55/1283)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0323
. . . . .
{Arrangements specially designed for simultaneous and parallel cleaning of a plurality of conduits} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0325
. . . . .
{Control mechanisms therefor} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0326
. . . . .
{Using pulsations} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0327
. . . . .
{the fluid being in the form of a mist} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0328
. . . . .
{by purging the pipe with a gas or a mixture of gas and liquid} [2013-01]
B08B 9/035
. . . .
by suction [2013-01]
B08B 9/04
. . .
using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes [2017-05]
B08B 9/043
. . . .
moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes [2013-01]
B08B 9/0433
. . . . .
{provided exclusively with fluid jets as cleaning tools} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0436
. . . . .
{provided with mechanical cleaning tools, e.g. scrapers, with or without additional fluid jets (B08B 9/045, B08B 9/047 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/045
. . . . .
the cleaning devices being rotated while moved {, e.g. flexible rotating shaft or "snake"}(B08B 9/047 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B08B 9/047
. . . . .
the cleaning devices having {internal} motors {, e.g. turbines} for powering cleaning tools [2016-08]
B08B 9/049
. . . .
having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes {, i.e. self-propelled} [2016-08]
B08B 9/0492
. . . . .
{Heavy-type cleaning devices, e.g. crawlers with plural cleaning members (B08B 9/051 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0495
. . . . .
{Nozzles propelled by fluid jets} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0497
. . . . . .
{provided with additional mechanical cleaning tools} [2013-01]
B08B 9/051
. . . . .
the cleaning devices having {internal} motors {, e.g. turbines} for powering cleaning tools [2016-08]
B08B 9/053
. . . .
moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction [2013-01]
B08B 9/0535
. . . . .
{the cleaning device being restricted in its movement by a cable or the like} [2013-01]
B08B 9/055
. . . . .
the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, {e.g. pigs or moles (pigs or moles per se F16L 55/26; their launching and detection F16L 55/46; separating pigs in pipelines F17D 3/00)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0551
. . . . . .
{Control mechanisms therefor} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0552
. . . . . .
{Spherically shaped pigs} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0553
. . . . . .
{Cylindrically shaped pigs} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0554
. . . . . .
{Diablo shaped pigs} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0555
. . . . . .
{Gelled or degradable pigs} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0556
. . . . . . .
{at least partially formed of a frozen liquid or gas} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0557
. . . . . .
{Pigs with rings shaped cleaning members, e.g. cup shaped pigs} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0558
. . . . . .
{with additional jet means} [2013-01]
B08B 9/057
. . . . .
the cleaning devices being entrained discrete elements, e.g. balls, grinding elements, brushes [2013-01]
B08B 9/08
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Cleaning containers, e.g. tanks [2013-01]
B08B 9/0804
. .
{Cleaning containers having tubular shape, e.g. casks, barrels, drums (B08B 9/20 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0808
. . .
{by methods involving the use of tools, e.g. by brushes, scrapers} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0813
. . .
{by the force of jets or sprays} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0817
. . .
{by agitating or tumbling containers filled with liquid or liquid and abrasive, e.g. chain} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0821
. .
{Handling or manipulating containers, e.g. moving or rotating containers in cleaning devices, conveying to or from cleaning devices (B08B 9/20 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0826
. . .
{the containers being brought to the cleaning device} [2013-01]
B08B 9/083
. .
{Removing scrap from containers, e.g. removing labels} [2017-01]
B08B 9/0835
. . .
{Removing remnants of closures from bottle necks} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0839
. .
{Cleaning milk churns (B08B 9/0804, B08B 9/20 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0843
. . .
{for large numbers of milk churns} [2019-01]
B08B 9/0848
. . .
{Devices for inverting or emptying milk churns, applying or unseating covers} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0852
. .
{Drainage racks (see also A47J 47/20)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0856
. .
{Cleaning of water-treatment installations} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0861
. .
{Cleaning crates, boxes or the like (B08B 9/083 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0865
. .
{by burning-out (B08B 9/40 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 9/087
. .
by methods involving the use of tools, e.g. brushes, scrapers ({B08B 9/0808} , B08B 9/20 take precedence) [2013-01]
B08B 9/093
. .
by the force of jets or sprays ({B08B 9/0813} , B08B 9/20 take precedence) [2013-01]
B08B 9/0933
. . .
{Removing sludge or the like from tank bottoms} [2013-01]
B08B 9/0936
. . .
{using rotating jets} [2013-01]
B08B 9/20
. .
by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans are brought {(washing or rinsing crockery or tableware A47L 15/00)} [2016-08]
B08B 9/205
. . .
{Conveying containers to or from the cleaning machines} [2013-01]
B08B 9/22
. . .
the apparatus cleaning by soaking alone [2013-01]
B08B 9/24
. . . .
and having conveyors [2016-05]
B08B 9/26
. . . . .
Rotating conveyors [2016-05]
B08B 9/28
. . .
the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray, or jet application, with or without soaking [2013-01]
B08B 9/283
. . . .
{by gas jets} [2013-01]
B08B 9/286
. . . . .
{the gas being ionized} [2013-01]
B08B 9/30
. . . .
and having conveyors [2016-05]
B08B 9/32
. . . . .
Rotating conveyors [2016-05]
B08B 9/34
. . . .
Arrangements of conduits or nozzles [2013-01]
B08B 9/36
. . .
the apparatus cleaning by using brushes [2013-01]
B08B 9/38
. . .
the apparatus cleaning by using scrapers, chains, grains of shot, sand or other abrasive means (abrasive blasting in general B24C) [2013-01]
B08B 9/40
. . .
the apparatus cleaning by burning out [2013-01]
B08B 9/42
. . .
the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough [2013-01]
B08B 9/423
. . . .
{Holders for bottles, cell construction} [2013-01]
B08B 9/426
. . . .
{Grippers for bottles} [2013-01]
B08B 9/44
. . . .
the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus [2013-01]
B08B 9/46
. .
Inspecting cleaned containers for cleanliness [2013-01]
B08B 11/00
Cleaning flexible or delicate articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto [2025-01]
B08B 11/02
.
Devices for holding articles during cleaning {(B08B 9/42 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 11/04
.
specially adapted for plate glass, e.g. prior to manufacture of windshields [2025-01]
B08B 13/00
Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning [2013-01]
B08B 15/00
Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area [2025-01]
B08B 15/002
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{using a central suction system, e.g. for collecting exhaust gases in workshops (removing dust from textile machines D01H 11/00; ventilation of mines, galleries or tunnels, e.g. traffic tunnels, E21F 1/00)} [2013-01]
B08B 15/005
. .
{comprising a stationary main duct with one or more branch units, the branch units being freely movable along a sealed longitudinal slit in the main duct} [2013-01]
B08B 15/007
.
{Fume suction nozzles arranged on a closed or semi-closed surface, e.g. on a circular, ring-shaped or rectangular surface adjacent the area where fumes are produced (B08B 15/04 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 15/02
.
using chambers or hoods covering the area {(B08B 15/002 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B08B 15/023
. .
{Fume cabinets or cupboards, e.g. for laboratories} [2013-01]
B08B 15/026
. .
{Boxes for removal of dirt, e.g. for cleaning brakes, glove- boxes} [2013-01]
B08B 15/04
.
from a small area, e.g. a tool {(removing chips B23Q 11/0042)} [2013-01]
B08B 17/00
Methods preventing fouling {(preventing accumulation of deposits in pneumatic conveyors B65G 53/521)} [2016-05]
B08B 17/02
.
Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust [2013-01]
B08B 17/025
. .
{Prevention of fouling with liquids by means of devices for containing or collecting said liquids} [2013-01]
B08B 17/04
. .
by using removable coverings [2013-01]
B08B 17/06
. .
by giving articles subject to fouling a special shape or arrangement [2013-01]
B08B 17/065
. . .
{the surface having a microscopic surface pattern to achieve the same effect as a lotus flower} [2013-01]
B08B 2203/00
Details of cleaning machines or methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam [2013-01]
B08B 2203/002
.
the liquid being a degassed liquid [2013-01]
B08B 2203/005
.
the liquid being ozonated [2013-01]
B08B 2203/007
.
Heating the liquid [2013-01]
B08B 2203/02
.
Details of machines or methods for cleaning by the force of jets or sprays [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0205
. .
Bypass pressure relief valves [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0211
. .
Case coverings [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0217
. .
Use of a detergent in high pressure cleaners; arrangements for supplying the same [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0223
. .
Electric motor pumps [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0229
. .
Suction chambers for aspirating the sprayed liquid [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0235
. .
Cooling the motor pump [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0241
. .
Combustion motor pumps [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0247
. .
Hose joints, e.g. quick joints, rotating joints [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0252
. .
Ecological type pressure cleaners, e.g. by pressure intensifiers [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0258
. .
Multiple lance high pressure cleaning station [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0264
. .
Splash guards [2013-01]
B08B 2203/027
. .
Pump details [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0276
. .
Hose reels specific for high pressure cleaners [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0282
. .
Safety devices [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0288
. .
Ultra or megasonic jets [2013-01]
B08B 2203/0294
. .
Wobbling swash plates for high pressure cleaners [2013-01]
B08B 2205/00
Details of machines or methods for cleaning by the use of gas or air flow [2013-01]
B08B 2205/005
.
Using the coanda effect of the gas flow/stream [2013-01]
B08B 2209/00
Details of machines or methods for cleaning hollow articles [2013-01]
B08B 2209/005
.
Use of ultrasonics or cavitation, e.g. as primary or secondary action [2013-01]
B08B 2209/02
.
Details of apparatuses or methods for cleaning pipes or tubes [2013-01]
B08B 2209/022
. .
making use of the reversal flow of the cleaning liquid [2013-01]
B08B 2209/024
. .
by creating a shock wave in the cleaning liquid [2013-01]
B08B 2209/027
. .
for cleaning the internal surfaces [2013-01]
B08B 2209/032
. . .
by the mechanical action of a moving fluid [2013-01]
B08B 2209/04
. . .
using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes [2013-01]
B08B 2209/045
. . . .
Making cleaning devices buoyant within a pipeline to be cleaned [2013-01]
B08B 2209/053
. . . .
being moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction [2013-01]
B08B 2209/055
. . . . .
the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the same cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles [2013-01]
B08B 2209/0553
. . . . . .
Pigs provided with detection means [2013-01]
B08B 2209/0556
. . . . . . .
the detection means being magnets [2013-01]
B08B 2209/08
.
Details of machines or methods for cleaning containers, e.g. tanks [2013-01]
B08B 2209/085
. .
Cleaning flexible bags [2013-01]
B08B 2215/00
Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area [2013-01]
B08B 2215/003
.
with the assistance of blowing nozzles [2013-01]
B08B 2215/006
.
Suction tables [2013-01]
B08B 2220/00
Type of materials or objects being removed [2013-01]
B08B 2220/01
.
Adhesive materials [2013-01]
B08B 2220/02
.
Chewing gum [2013-01]
B08B 2220/04
.
Polymers [2013-01]
B08B 2230/00
Other cleaning aspects applicable to all B08B range [2013-01]
B08B 2230/01
.
Cleaning with steam [2013-01]
B08B 2240/00
Type of materials or objects being cleaned [2013-01]
B08B 2240/02
.
Optical fibers or optical fiber connectors [2013-01]