1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section B
  3. CPC Class B67
  4. CPC Subclass B67B
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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B67B
APPLYING CLOSURE MEMBERS TO BOTTLES JARS, OR SIMILAR CONTAINERS; OPENING CLOSED CONTAINERS (opening or closing devices attached to, or incorporated in, containers or container closures B65D) [2018-08]
WARNINGS

  • The following IPC groups are not in the CPC scheme. The subject matter for these IPC groups is classified in the following CPC groups:
    B67B7/46 covered by B67B 7/30-B67B 7/385
    B67B7/48-B67B7/52 covered by B67B 7/24, B67B 7/26, B67B 7/28
    B67B7/54-B67B7/90 covered by B67B 7/30-B67B 7/385
  • 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.
B67B 1/00
Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying stoppers (stoppers per se B65D 39/00) [2013-01]
B67B 1/005
.
{Feeding stoppers (in general B65G)} [2013-01]
B67B 1/03
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Pretreatment of stoppers, e.g. cleaning, steaming, heating, impregnating or coating; Applying resilient rings to stoppers (mechanical working of cork B27J 5/00) [2013-01]
B67B 1/04
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by inserting threadless stoppers, e.g. corks [2017-08]
B67B 1/045
. .
{using hand operated devices} [2013-01]
B67B 1/06
.
by inserting and rotating screw stoppers [2013-01]
B67B 1/08
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Securing stoppers, e.g. swing stoppers, which are held in position by associated pressure-applying means coacting with the bottle neck [2013-01]
B67B 1/10
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by inserting disc closures [2013-01]
B67B 3/00
Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying caps (caps per se B65D 41/00) [2013-01]
B67B 3/003
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{Pretreatment of caps, e.g. cleaning, steaming, heating or sterilizing} [2013-01]
B67B 3/006
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{Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to caps during capping (applying marks to labels B65C 9/46)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/02
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by applying flanged caps, e.g. crown caps, and securing by deformation of flanges [2013-01]
B67B 3/023
. .
{using additional means for securing the cap, e.g. adhesives} [2013-01]
B67B 3/026
. .
{the caps being made of thermoplastic material (B67B 3/023 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/04
. .
Cutting caps from strip material in capping machines (devices for registering moving strip material B65H 23/00) [2013-01]
B67B 3/06
. .
Feeding caps to capping heads [2013-01]
B67B 3/061
. . .
{the caps having an asymmetric footprint, e.g. comprising a gripping lip} [2013-01]
B67B 3/062
. . .
from a magazine {(B67B 3/061 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/064
. . .
from a hopper {(B67B 3/061 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/0645
. . . .
{with means for orientating the caps to a position ready to be applied to the container} [2013-01]
B67B 3/10
. .
Capping heads for securing caps {(B67B 3/023 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/12
. . .
characterised by being movable axially relative to cap to deform flanges thereof, e.g. to press projecting flange rims inwardly [2013-01]
B67B 3/14
. . .
characterised by having movable elements, e.g. hinged fingers, for applying radial pressure to the flange of the cap (B67B 3/16, B67B 3/18 take precedence) [2013-01]
B67B 3/16
. . .
characterised by having resilient deforming elements, e.g. resilient sleeves or collars (B67B 3/18 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B67B 3/18
. . .
characterised by being rotatable, e.g. for forming screw threads in situ [2013-01]
B67B 3/20
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by applying and rotating preformed threaded caps (forming threads in situ by resilient deforming means B67B 3/16, by rotary capping heads B67B 3/18) [2013-01]
B67B 3/2006
. .
{using manually-controlled or manually operated devices} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2013
. .
{by carousel-type capping machines} [2013-01]
B67B 3/202
. . .
{using friction means for screwing the caps, e.g. belts or guides (B67B 3/2026, B67B 3/2033 take precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2026
. . .
{comprising stationary capping heads} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2033
. . .
{comprising carousel co-rotating capping heads} [2013-01]
B67B 3/204
. .
{Linear-type capping machines} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2046
. . .
{using friction means for screwing the caps, e.g. belts or wheels (B67B 3/2053 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2053
. . .
{comprising capping heads} [2013-01]
B67B 3/206
. .
{Means for preventing rotation of the container or cap} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2066
. .
{Details of capping heads (B67B 3/2073 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2073
. .
{comprising torque limiting means (torque limiters in wrenches or screwdrivers B25B 23/14; couplings or clutches per se F16D)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/208
. . .
{Electrical means responsive to the torque applied and acting on motor control means, e.g. strain gauges or power measurement means (B67B 3/2093 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2086
. . .
{Magnetic or electromagnetic clutches} [2013-01]
B67B 3/2093
. . .
{whereby the applied torque limit is varied} [2013-01]
B67B 3/22
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by applying snap-on caps [2013-01]
B67B 3/24
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Special measures for applying and securing caps under vacuum [2013-01]
B67B 3/26
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Applications of control, warning, or safety devices in capping machinery [2013-01]
B67B 3/261
. .
{Devices for controlling the tightening of threaded caps, e.g. testing the release torque (torque testers in general G01L 5/00)} [2013-01]
B67B 3/262
. .
{Devices for controlling the caps} [2013-01]
B67B 3/264
. . .
{positioning of the caps} [2013-01]
B67B 3/265
. . .
{presence of a cap} [2013-01]
B67B 3/267
. . .
{positioning of the cap-label} [2013-01]
B67B 3/268
. .
{devices for avoiding damage to the closing machine} [2013-01]
B67B 3/28
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Mechanisms for causing relative movement between bottle or jar and capping head [2013-01]
B67B 5/00
Applying protective or decorative covers to closures; Devices for securing bottle closures with wire (infant feeding teats with means for fastening to bottles A61J 11/04) [2013-01]
B67B 5/03
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Applying protective or decorative covers to closures, e.g. by forming in situ [2013-01]
B67B 5/032
. .
{Dies for securing overcaps} [2013-01]
B67B 5/034
. .
{the covers being elastic} [2013-01]
B67B 5/036
. .
{the covers being heat-shrinkable} [2013-01]
B67B 5/038
. .
{the covers being applied wet, whereby shrinkage occurs on drying} [2013-01]
B67B 5/05
. .
by applying liquids, e.g. by dipping [2013-01]
B67B 5/06
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Devices for securing bottle closures with wire (B67B 1/08 takes precedence) [2013-01]
B67B 6/00
Closing bottles, jars or similar containers by applying closure members, not provided for in groups B67B 1/00 - B67B 5/00 [2013-01]
B67B 7/00
Hand- or power-operated devices for opening closed containers (nail pullers or extractors B25C 11/00; attached to, or incorporated in, containers or container closures {B65D 75/58, B65D 77/30}) [2016-08]
B67B 7/02
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for removing stoppers [2013-01]
B67B 7/04
. .
Cork-screws [2013-01]
B67B 7/0405
. . .
{Power-operated cork-screws, e.g. operated by an electric motor} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0411
. . .
{without supporting means for assisting the pulling action} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0417
. . .
{with supporting means for assisting the pulling action} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0423
. . . .
{of wine-waiter, i.e. sommelier type} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0429
. . . . .
{having means for varying the effective lever arm length} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0435
. . . .
{with a pantograph extracting mechanism} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0441
. . . .
{whereby the supporting means abut around the whole periphery of the neck of the bottle} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0447
. . . .
{whereby the supporting means abut around parts of the periphery of the neck of the bottle} [2013-01]
B67B 7/0452
. . .
{adapted to be mounted on walls} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0458
. . .
{Means for cutting sealing capsules} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0464
. . .
{Means for counting} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/047
. . .
{Means for reducing friction} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0476
. . . .
{by coating the screw} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0482
. . . .
{by using roller-bearings} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0488
. . .
{Means for measuring temperature} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/0494
. . .
{Means for varying the lever arm} [2013-01]
B67B 7/06
. .
Other cork removers [2013-01]
B67B 7/063
. . .
{using one or more blades to be inserted between the cork and the inner surface of the bottle neck} [2013-01]
B67B 7/066
. . .
{specially adapted for opening pressurised bottles, e.g. champagne or sparkling wine bottles} [2013-01]
B67B 7/08
. . .
using air or gas pressure [2013-01]
B67B 7/10
. .
with means for retrieving stoppers from the interior of the container [2013-01]
B67B 7/12
.
for removing disc-closures [2013-01]
B67B 7/14
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for removing tightly-fitting lids or covers, e.g. of shoe-polish tins, by gripping and rotating [2013-01]
B67B 7/15
. .
finger grapple type [2013-01]
B67B 7/16
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for removing flanged caps, e.g. crown caps [2013-01]
B67B 7/162
. .
{the removing device being formed by at least two articulated parts, e.g. pliers (B67B 7/164 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
B67B 7/164
. .
{Power-operated devices} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/166
. .
{Means for attaching the opener to fingers} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/168
. .
{Means for counting} [2013-01]
B67B 7/18
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for removing threaded caps (B67B 7/14 takes precedence; wrenches B25B 13/00) [2013-01]
B67B 7/182
. .
{power-operated} [2013-01]
B67B 7/184
. .
{by use of a flexible loop gripping the cap skirt or the container body by friction} [2013-01]
B67B 7/186
. . .
{the loop having an adjustable length} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/188
. .
{Means for attaching the opener to fingers} [2013-01]
B67B 7/20
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for breaking vacuum seals between lids or covers and bodies of preserving jars, e.g. by wedge action [2013-01]
B67B 7/22
. .
incorporating loops, e.g. of wire, which are tightened around seal [2013-01]
B67B 7/24
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{Hole-piercing devices} [2015-10]
B67B 7/26
. .
{combined with spouts} [2015-10]
B67B 7/28
. . .
{and associated with receptacle hodlers} [2015-10]
B67B 7/30
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{Hand-operated cutting devices} [2016-11]
B67B 2007/303
. .
{can openers} [2013-01]
B67B 2007/306
. . .
{Means for counting} [2013-01]
B67B 7/32
. .
{propelled by rotary gears or wheels around periphery of container} [2016-11]
B67B 7/34
. .
{with rotatable cutters} [2016-11]
B67B 7/36
. .
{adapted to be mounted on walls} [2016-11]
B67B 7/38
.
{Power-operated cutting devices (machines for domestic use with a plurality of interchangeable units A47J 43/06, A47J 44/00)} [2015-10]
B67B 7/385
. .
{specially adapted to be hand-held} [2013-01]
B67B 7/40
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Devices for engaging tags, strips, or tongues for opening by tearing, e.g. slotted keys for opening sardine tins [2013-01]
B67B 7/403
. .
{adapted for engaging the ring of a pull tab for opening an aperture} [2013-01]
B67B 7/406
. . .
{and subsequently tearing off the top of the can} [2013-01]
B67B 7/42
.
Devices for removing barrel bungs [2013-01]
B67B 7/44
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Combination tools, e.g. comprising cork-screws, can piercers, crowncap removers (combinations of opening devices with cutting tools B26; with devices serving other purposes, see appropriate subclasses, e.g. B25F; B43K 29/00) [2013-01]
B67B 7/92
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by breaking, e.g. for ampoules [2013-01]
B67B 2201/00
Indexing codes relating to constructional features of closing machines [2013-01]
B67B 2201/01
.
Orienting closure means [2013-01]
B67B 2201/012
. .
Stoppers [2013-01]
B67B 2201/015
. . .
Cylindrical stoppers [2013-01]
B67B 2201/017
. .
Caps [2013-01]
B67B 2201/03
.
applying two closures on a container [2013-01]
B67B 2201/06
.
Details of cap feeding devices [2013-01]
B67B 2201/065
. .
Use of magnets [2013-01]
B67B 2201/08
.
Aseptic features [2013-01]
B67B 2201/10
.
Quick or easy connection means for connecting a capping head to a spindle [2013-01]
B67B 2201/12
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Details related to spray caps, i.e. caps comprising a pump and a tube for dispensing content from a container [2013-01]