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F28F 27/02

for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels (; arrangements of guide plates or guide vanes F28F9/22, F28F25/12)

Introduced: September 1968

Title

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IPC: for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels

CPC: for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels (; arrangements of guide plates or guide vanes F28F9/22, F28F25/12)

Full Title

Full titles differ between systems:

IPC:

Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus > for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels

CPC:

Control arrangements or safety devices specially adapted for heat-exchange or heat-transfer apparatus (control arrangements in general G05) > for controlling the distribution of heat-exchange media between different channels (; arrangements of guide plates or guide vanes F28F9/22, F28F25/12)

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Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class F28,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES FR 1,902
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 1,327
  3. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 1,152
  4. MAHLE INTERNATIONAL DE 999
  5. ALFA LAVAL SE 960
  6. HANON SYSTEMS KR 917
  7. DENSO CORPORATION 905
  8. DENSO CORPORATION JP 802
  9. CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 787
  10. XIAN THERMAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE COMPANY 762

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class F28,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES FR 1,945
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 1,518
  3. MAHLE INTERNATIONAL DE 1,120
  4. ALFA LAVAL SE 1,085
  5. HANON SYSTEMS KR 939
  6. DENSO CORPORATION JP 900
  7. LG ELECTRONICS KR 861
  8. HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND US 795
  9. DAIKIN INDUSTRIES JP 608
  10. DENSO CORPORATION 537