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H02J 3/00

Circuit arrangements for AC mains or AC distribution networks

Introduced: September 1968

Of 19 combined children, 16 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

Child Classifications

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  • H02J 3/002 CPC only CPC only
  • H02J 3/003 CPC only CPC only
  • H02J 3/004 CPC only CPC only
  • H02J 3/008 Circuit arrangements for power supply or distribution technologies responsive to energy trading since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/01 Arrangements for reducing harmonics or ripples since 1980 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/02 using a single network for simultaneous distribution of AC power at different frequencies IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/10 Current-controlled supply systems, e.g. constant-current supply systems IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/11 Arrangements for adjusting frequency in AC networks, e.g. by control of active power since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/26 Arrangements for eliminating or reducing asymmetry in polyphase networks IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 3/34 Arrangements for transfer of electric power between networks of substantially different frequency IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC

Top Applicants

Top Applicants (IPC)

Class H02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 54,496
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 10,495
  3. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 9,464
  4. GUANGDONG POWER GRID CORPORATION 9,339
  5. ROBERT BOSCH DE 8,226
  6. SIEMENS DE 8,218
  7. DENSO CORPORATION 7,063
  8. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION 6,619
  9. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 5,826
  10. GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES 5,094

Top Applicants (CPC)

Class H02,2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. SGCC(STATE GRID CORPORATION OF CHINA) 24,515
  2. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION JP 11,346
  3. SIEMENS DE 9,026
  4. ROBERT BOSCH DE 9,005
  5. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY KR 6,729
  6. GUANGDONG POWER GRID CORPORATION 5,740
  7. DENSO CORPORATION JP 5,077
  8. LG ELECTRONICS KR 5,041
  9. LG INNOTEK COMPANY KR 4,442
  10. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION 4,349