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H02J 7/40

characterised by the exchange of charge or discharge related data

Introduced: January 2026

Full Title

Circuit arrangements for charging or discharging batteries or for supplying loads from batteries > characterised by the exchange of charge or discharge related data

Of 6 combined children, 5 exist in both systems.

1 codes are CPC-only extensions.

1 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 2026.

Child Classifications

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  • H02J 7/42 with electronic devices having internal batteries, e.g. mobile phones since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 7/44 between battery management systems and power sources since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 7/45 between battery management systems and external servers (batteries used in smart grids for balancing of the load H02J3/32) since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 7/46 Leader-follower arrangements since 2026 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02J 7/47 Arrangements for checking compatibility or authentication between one component, e.g. a battery or a battery charger, and another component, e.g. a power source since 2026 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