B65D
Containers for storage or transport of articles or materials
Official title: Containers for storage or transport of articles or materials, e.g. bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwarding containers; accessories, closures, or fittings therefor; packaging elements; packages
B65D (Containers for storage or transport of articles or materials) appears on 98,029 US grants and 93,632 published applications in this corpus.
Search patents in B65D- Granted patents
- 98,029
- Published applications
- 93,632
- Assignees
- 30,205
- Inventors
- 137,360
- Latest grant
- 6 Oct 2026
Filings by year
| Year | Granted patents | Published applications |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1521 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1135 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1143 | 0 |
| 1979 | 874 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1126 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1044 | 0 |
| 1982 | 971 | 0 |
| 1983 | 970 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1057 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1131 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1098 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1208 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1404 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1737 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1603 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1671 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1653 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1652 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1728 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1652 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1700 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1729 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2172 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2298 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2112 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2080 | 666 |
| 2002 | 1893 | 2056 |
| 2003 | 1719 | 2601 |
| 2004 | 1482 | 3145 |
| 2005 | 1330 | 3319 |
| 2006 | 1401 | 3167 |
| 2007 | 1153 | 3255 |
| 2008 | 1066 | 3273 |
| 2009 | 1156 | 3101 |
| 2010 | 1650 | 3329 |
| 2011 | 1707 | 3388 |
| 2012 | 1817 | 3280 |
| 2013 | 2341 | 3991 |
| 2014 | 2650 | 4381 |
| 2015 | 2753 | 4597 |
| 2016 | 3081 | 4586 |
| 2017 | 3264 | 4969 |
| 2018 | 3338 | 4756 |
| 2019 | 3962 | 4901 |
| 2020 | 3791 | 4724 |
| 2021 | 3497 | 4353 |
| 2022 | 3321 | 4199 |
| 2023 | 3081 | 3886 |
| 2024 | 3141 | 3824 |
| 2025 | 2960 | 3367 |
| 2026 | 2006 | 2518 |
By publication year. Applications have been published since 2001. 2026 runs to 8 Oct.
Main groups
Granted patents with any code in the group
- B65D 81/00Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage14,492
- B65D 85/00Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials11,374
- B65D 5/00Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section11,051
- B65D 83/00Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents9,447
- B65D 25/00Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers8,024
- B65D 75/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets7,921
- B65D 1/00Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies formed in one piece7,518
- B65D 47/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices7,066
All 82 main groupsShow fewer
- B65D 51/00Closures not otherwise provided for6,790
- B65D 43/00Lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers6,352
- B65D 77/00Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers5,501
- B65D 33/00Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags5,369
- B65D 88/00Large containers4,697
- B65D 90/00Component parts, details or accessories for large containers4,651
- B65D 41/00Caps4,542
- B65D 65/00Wrappers or flexible covers4,006
- B65D 21/00Nestable, stackable or joinable containers3,965
- B65D 71/00Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage3,858
- B65D 2543/00Lids or covers essentially for box-like containersIndexing code3,680
- B65D 19/00Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loads3,313
- B65D 2251/00Details relating to container closuresIndexing code3,133
- B65D 2519/00Pallets or like platforms, with or without side walls, for supporting loadsIndexing code2,906
- B65D 23/00Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for2,632
- B65D 2203/00Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicatorsIndexing code2,608
- B65D 55/00Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided for2,243
- B65D 2585/00Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materialsIndexing code2,132
- B65D 2401/00Tamper-indicating meansIndexing code2,129
- B65D 2571/00Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storageIndexing code2,072
- B65D 17/00Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or1,918
- B65D 11/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid1,688
- B65D 50/00Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or1,615
- B65D 2581/00Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storageIndexing code1,552
- B65D 35/00Pliable tubular containers adapted to be permanently or temporarily deformed to expel1,413
- B65D 63/00Flexible elongated elements1,360
- B65D 31/00Bags or like containers made of paper and having structural provision for1,333
- B65D 73/00Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs1,267
- B65D 2575/00Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheetsIndexing code1,198
- B65D 2501/00Containers having bodies formed in one pieceIndexing code1,118
- B65D 39/00Closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or in discharge apertures1,114
- B65D 53/00Sealing or packing elements1,048
- B65D 2205/00Venting meansIndexing code1,044
- B65D 2517/00Containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting, piercing or tearing ofIndexing code1,033
- B65D 45/00Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members1,015
- B65D 2215/00Child-proof meansIndexing code900
- B65D 79/00Kinds or details of packages, not otherwise provided for899
- B65D 7/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid892
- B65D 27/00Envelopes or like essentially-rectangular flexible containers for postal or other purposes having877
- B65D 2577/00Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containersIndexing code830
- B65D 2313/00Connecting or fastening meansIndexing code824
- B65D 3/00Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies or peripheral walls of curved or813
- B65D 2590/00Component parts, details or accessories for large containersIndexing code781
- B65D 2565/00Wrappers or flexible coversIndexing code775
- B65D 2231/00Means for facilitating the complete expelling of the contentsIndexing code600
- B65D 2583/00Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contentsIndexing code488
- B65D 15/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid439
- B65D 59/00Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts378
- B65D 2301/00Details of blanksIndexing code280
- B65D 2563/00Flexible elongated elementsIndexing code263
- B65D 2525/00Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containersIndexing code257
- B65D 29/00Sacks or like containers made of fabrics250
- B65D 9/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid240
- B65D 2547/00Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devicesIndexing code230
- B65D 2588/00Large containerIndexing code227
- B65D 2201/00Means or constructions for testing or controlling the contentsIndexing code215
- B65D 2255/00Locking devicesIndexing code212
- B65D 2211/00Anti-theft meansIndexing code203
- B65D 2539/00Details relating to closures arranged within necks or pouring openings or inIndexing code178
- B65D 57/00Internal frames or supports for flexible articles175
- B65D 67/00Kinds or types of packaging elements not otherwise provided for172
- B65D 37/00Portable flexible containers not otherwise provided for154
- B65D 49/00Arrangements or devices for preventing refilling of containers149
- B65D 2213/00Safety meansIndexing code141
- B65D 61/00External frames or supports adapted to be assembled around, or applied to131
- B65D 2209/00Provisions for used articlesIndexing code121
- B65D 2207/00Standing packagesIndexing code119
- B65D 13/00Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting two or more rigid, or substantially118
- B65D 2221/00Small packaging specially adapted for product samples, single-use packages or échantillonsIndexing code112
- B65D 69/00Articles joined together for convenience of storage or transport without the use103
- B65D 2275/00Details of sheets, wrappers or bagsIndexing code56
- B65D 2303/00Orienting or positioning means for containersIndexing code51
- B65D 2555/00Accessories for container closures not otherwise provided forIndexing code51
- B65D 2217/00Details of mixing containers or closuresIndexing code32
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Most cited
By later US patents
- Coherent surgical staple array1,715US 4,275,813 AUnited States Surgical Corporation · 1981
- Sterile package for surgical devices1,522US 5,356,006 AEthicon, Inc. · 1994
- Sealed sterile package1,508US 4,730,726 AUnited States Surgical Corporation · 1988
- Method for forming a sealed sterile package1,497US 4,777,780 AUnited States Surgical Corporation · 1988
- Surgical clip cartridge and housing member for use therein1,479US 8,403,138 B2Aesculap AG · 2013