DIFF Main Group
F02M 26/00 Engine-pertinent apparatus for adding exhaust gases to combustion-air, main fuel or fuel-air mixture, e.g. by exhaust gas recirculation [EGR] systems
Introduced: January 2016
Of 12 combined children, 11 exist in both systems.
1 codes are CPC-only extensions.
Note: 1 CPC extensions are marked as secondary classification only.
2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.
Child Classifications
Navigate with arrow keys, Enter to open
- F02M 26/01 Internal exhaust gas recirculation, i.e. wherein the residual exhaust gases are trapped in the cylinder or pushed back from the intake or the exhaust manifold into the combustion chamber without the use of additional passages since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/02 EGR systems specially adapted for supercharged engines since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/11 Manufacture or assembly of EGR systems; Materials or coatings specially adapted for EGR systems since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/12 characterised by means for attaching parts of an EGR system to each other or to engine parts since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/13 Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/49 Detecting, diagnosing or indicating an abnormal function of the EGR system since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/50 Arrangements or methods for preventing or reducing deposits, corrosion or wear caused by impurities (arrangement or layout of EGR passages with means for cleaning or treating the recirculated gases F02M26/35; protection of EGR valves from damage F02M26/74) since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
- F02M 26/51 EGR valves combined with other devices, e.g. with intake valves or compressors (combined with intake air throttles F02M26/64) since 2016 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
Top Applicants
Top Applicants (IPC)
Class F02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 8,687
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 8,328
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 7,423
- GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 5,732
- UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 5,592
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 4,699
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 4,541
- DENSO CORPORATION 3,711
- WEICHAI POWER COMPANY 3,486
- SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES FR 3,249
Top Applicants (CPC)
Class F02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- ROBERT BOSCH DE 8,801
- FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES US 8,171
- GE (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY) US 6,957
- HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY KR 5,390
- UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (UTC) US 5,250
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION JP 5,214
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 4,149
- DENSO CORPORATION JP 3,400
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION KR 3,388
- SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES FR 3,332