IPC Classification

Class code (prefix) Descriptions Number of results
B08B 1/00 Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members
B08B 1/02 Cleaning travelling work, e.g. a web or articles on a conveyor
B08B 1/04 Cleaning by methods involving the use of tools, brushes, or analogous members using rotary operative members
B08B 1/10 characterised by the type of cleaning tool
B08B 1/12 Brushes
B08B 1/14 Wipes; Absorbent members, e.g. swabs or sponges (with integrated means for dispensing fluids B08B 1/40)
B08B 1/16 Rigid blades, e.g. scrapers; Flexible blades, e.g. wipers
B08B 1/20 Cleaning of moving articles, e.g. of moving webs or of objects on a conveyor
B08B 1/30 by movement of cleaning members over a surface
B08B 1/32 using rotary cleaning members
B08B 1/34 rotating about an axis parallel to the surface
B08B 1/36 rotating about an axis orthogonal to the surface
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)
B08B 1/50 involving cleaning of the cleaning members
B08B 1/52 using fluids
B08B 1/54 using mechanical tools
B08B 3/00 Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
B08B 3/02 Cleaning by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 3/04 Cleaning involving contact with liquid
B08B 3/06 Cleaning involving contact with liquid using perforated drums in which the article or material is placed
B08B 3/08 Cleaning involving contact with liquid the liquid having chemical or dissolving effect
B08B 3/10 Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
B08B 3/12 Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
B08B 3/14 Removing waste, e.g. labels, from cleaning liquid
B08B 5/00 Cleaning by methods involving the use of air flow or gas flow
B08B 5/02 Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities
B08B 5/04 Cleaning by suction, with or without auxiliary action
B08B 6/00 Cleaning by electrostatic means
B08B 7/00 Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass
B08B 7/02 Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by distortion, beating, or vibration of the surface to be cleaned
B08B 7/04 Cleaning by methods not provided for in a single other subclass or a single group in this subclass by a combination of operations
B08B 9/00 Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
B08B 9/02 Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
B08B 9/04 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes
B08B 9/08 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks
B08B 9/20 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought
B08B 9/22 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by soaking alone
B08B 9/023 Cleaning the external surfaces
B08B 9/24 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by soaking alone and having conveyors
B08B 9/26 Rotating conveyors
B08B 9/027 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages
B08B 9/28 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray or jet application, with or without soaking
B08B 9/30 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by splash, spray or jet application, with or without soaking and having conveyors
B08B 9/032 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing
B08B 9/34 Arrangement of conduits or nozzles
B08B 9/035 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages by the mechanical action of a moving fluid, e.g. by flushing by suction
B08B 9/36 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by using brushes
B08B 9/38 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by using scrapers, chains, grains of shot, sand or other abrasive means
B08B 9/40 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus cleaning by burning out
B08B 9/42 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough
B08B 9/043 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes
B08B 9/44 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by using apparatus into or on to which containers, e.g. bottles, jars, cans, are brought the apparatus being characterised by means for conveying or carrying containers therethrough the means being for loading or unloading the apparatus
B08B 9/045 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes the cleaning devices being rotated while moved
B08B 9/46 Inspecting cleaned containers for cleanliness
B08B 9/047 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved by externally powered mechanical linkage, e.g. pushed or drawn through the pipes the cleaning devices having motors for powering cleaning tools
B08B 9/049 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes
B08B 9/051 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes having self-contained propelling means for moving the cleaning devices along the pipes the cleaning devices having motors for powering cleaning tools
B08B 9/053 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction
B08B 9/055 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices conforming to, or being conformable to, substantially the cross-section of the pipes, e.g. pigs or moles
B08B 9/057 Cleaning the internal surfaces; Removal of blockages using cleaning devices introduced into and moved along the pipes moved along the pipes by a fluid, e.g. by fluid pressure or by suction the cleaning devices being entrained discrete elements, e.g. balls, grinding elements, brushes
B08B 9/087 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by methods involving the use of tools, e.g. brushes, scrapers
B08B 9/093 Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks by the force of jets or sprays
B08B 11/00 Cleaning flexible or delicate articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto
B08B 11/02 Devices for holding articles during cleaning
B08B 11/04 Cleaning flexible or delicate articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto specially adapted for plate glass, e.g. prior to manufacture of windshields
B08B 13/00 Accessories or details of general applicability for machines or apparatus for cleaning
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
B08B 15/02 Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
B08B 15/04 Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area from a small area, e.g. a tool
B08B 17/00 Methods preventing fouling
B08B 17/02 Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust
B08B 17/04 Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust by using removable coverings
B08B 17/06 Preventing deposition of fouling or of dust by giving articles subject to fouling a special shape for arrangement