CPC Definition - Subclass A01J

Last Updated Version: 2020.02
MANUFACTURE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS (for chemical matters, see subclass A23C)
References
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This place does not cover:

For chemical matters

A23C

Informative references

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

Preservation, pasteurisation, sterilisation of milk products

A23

Devices or accessories for milking by hand (milking stools A47C 9/04)
Definition statement

This place covers:

Example: Milking Pad

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This place does not cover:

Milking stools

A47C 9/04

Milking with catheters
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Self-supporting probe for a milking machine. Below a diagrammatic sagittal section of the tank of a teat of an extended cow by a teat, in which is inserted a probe.

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Milking machines or devices (A01J 1/00, A01J 3/00 take precedence)
Definition statement

This place covers:

This main group includes milking robots and monitoring devices

Example: Milking robot and method for teat cup attachment.

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References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Devices or accessories for milking by hand

A01J 1/00

Milking with catheters

A01J 3/00

Informative references

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

Cleaning milking installations and teats

A01J 7/00

Milk tanks

A01J 9/00

Milking stations

A01K 1/12

Accessories for milking machines or devices
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

Figure 1. Cleaner for Dairy Equipment

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References
Informative references

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

Milk tanks

A01J 9/00

Cleaning stalls

A01K 1/00

Milking stations

A01K 1/12

for cleaning or sanitising milking machines or devices
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Cleaning the internal surfaces of pipes or tubes of milking machines

B08B 9/027

Milk receptacles
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. A data logger in the form of a temperature sensing device having three temperature sensors.

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

Containers in general

B65D

Devices for tilting and emptying of containers

B65G 65/23

Apparatus for treating milk (dairy concentration, evaporation or drying A23C 1/00; preservation of milk or milk preparations A23C 3/00)
Definition statement

This place covers:

This main group is limited to apparatuses therefor

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Whey cream-removal station for whey processing during cheese production.

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References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Dairy concentration, evaporation or drying

A23C 1/00

Preservation of milk or milk preparations

A23C 3/00

Appliances for preventing or destroying foam (preventing boiling-over of milk in kitchen cooking vessels A47J 27/56)
References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Preventing boiling-over of milk in kitchen cooking vessels

A47J 27/56

Informative references

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

Preventing foaming in boiling apparatus

B01B 1/02

Appliances for aerating or de-aerating milk
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Milk centrifuges

B04B

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

Filtering materials

B01D

Separating milk from cream
References
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Milk centrifuges

B04B

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

Homogenising in general

B01F

Tanks for treating cream
Definition statement

This place covers:

This main group is limited to the apparatuses

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Cream tank

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Relationships with other classification places

Cream preparation is classified in A23C 13/00.

Manufacturing butter
Definition statement

This place covers:

This main group is limited to apparatuses therefor

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Butter Churn

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Relationships with other classification places

Butter preparation is classified in A23C 15/00.

Means for removing butter from churns or the like
References
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Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

Pumps therefor

F04

Kneading machines for butter, or the like
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Apparatus for Working of Butter

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Relationships with other classification places

Mixing or kneading machines for the preparation of dough is classified in A23C 1/00.

Hand devices for forming slabs of butter, or the like
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Improved device for forming pats or rolls of butter

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Machines for forming slabs of butter, or the like
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group.

Figure 1. Butter and oleomargarine cutting machine

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Devices for dividing bulk butter, or the like
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Subdividing masses of butter or margarine into blocks

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Cheese-making (coating the cheese A01J 27/02)
Definition statement

This place covers:

This main group is limited to the apparatuses therefor

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Device and method for processing a mixture of curd and whey.

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Relationships with other classification places

Cheese preparation is classified in A23C 19/00.

References
Limiting references

This place does not cover:

Coating the cheese

A01J 27/02

After-treatment of cheese; Coating the cheese
Definition statement

This place covers:

Illustrative example of subject matter classified in this group

Figure 1. Method and device for spraying a layer of protective material on cheese.

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Coating the cheese, e.g. with paraffin wax
References
Informative references

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

Applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces in general

B05