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H02M 7/515

using semiconductor devices only

Introduced: July 1974

Full Title

Conversion of AC power input into DC power output; Conversion of DC power input into AC power output > Conversion of DC power input into AC power output without possibility of reversal > by static converters > using discharge tubes with control electrode or semiconductor devices with control electrode > using devices of a thyratron or thyristor type requiring extinguishing means > using semiconductor devices only

Of 8 combined children, 6 exist in both systems.

2 codes are CPC-only extensions.

2 shared codes have differing titles between IPC and CPC.

IPC defines codes here since 1985.

Child Classifications

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  • H02M 7/5157 CPC only CPC only
  • H02M 7/516 Self-oscillating arrangements since 2007 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02M 7/517 with special starting equipment since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02M 7/519 in a push-pull configuration (H02M7/517 takes precedence) since 1985 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
  • H02M 7/521 in a bridge configuration since 1985 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