Company patents

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC. shows a surprising shift in its patent strategy, with a significant decline in its traditionally strong 'Switches' category, which saw a -53.8% YoY drop in 2026 so far, alongside a notable emerging focus on 'Industrial Control Systems' with a robust +66.7% YoY growth in 2026, indicating a strategic pivot towards manufacturing automation despite a partial year's data.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

386 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 40 themes

Advanced Circuit Protection

Devices and systems designed to protect electrical circuits from overcurrents, short circuits, and other faults, often involving rapid response, high voltage/current handling, and sophisticated interruption mechanisms.

Switches
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83since 2023
-5.3%YoY
Advanced Fault Detection

Techniques and circuits for accurately identifying various electrical faults, such as ground faults, overcurrent, short circuits, switch malfunctions, or electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, often utilizing sensors, signal processing, and diagnostic algorithms.

Emergency Protective Circuits
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62since 2023
+5.3%YoY
Motor System Fault Detection

Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.

Electrical Measurement
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55since 2023
+5.9%YoY
Solid-State & Hybrid Circuit Breakers

Circuit breaker designs that combine mechanical switches with power semiconductors or solely use solid-state components to achieve faster fault interruption, current limiting, and arc suppression in AC or DC power systems.

Emergency Protective Circuits
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32since 2023
-55.6%YoY
Power Consumption & Current Sensing

Devices and methods for accurately measuring or monitoring electrical current draw and power usage in various systems, often for control, optimization, or safety purposes.

Electrical Measurement
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31since 2023
-42.9%YoY
Adaptive Power Disconnection & Reclosing

Intelligent control systems that manage the connection and disconnection of power, including pre-charging capacitive loads, reclosing after faults, or isolating parts of a grid based on detected conditions, often involving smart switches and relays with adaptive logic.

Emergency Protective Circuits
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31since 2023
-25.0%YoY
Arc Extinction Techniques

Methods and structures employed within switches and circuit breakers to safely and efficiently quench electrical arcs generated during contact separation, preventing damage and ensuring reliable interruption.

Switches
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29since 2023
-50.0%YoY
IoT Device & Network Management

Methods and systems for monitoring, controlling, and managing Internet of Things (IoT) devices and their communication networks, often involving adaptive or intelligent frameworks for data acquisition, relay, and automation.

Web & Cloud Service Protocols
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27since 2023
-70.0%YoY
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Power Cable Installation
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24since 2023
+60.0%YoY
Industrial Energy Management Systems

Control systems designed to monitor, optimize, and manage energy generation, storage, distribution, and consumption within industrial facilities or interconnected power networks to improve efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

Industrial Control Systems
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18since 2023
0.0%YoY
Automated Network Provisioning

Systems and methods for automatically deploying, configuring, and updating network devices and services, including software updates, client onboarding, and topology management across various network types.

Network Management & Monitoring
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18since 2023
-77.8%YoY
Busbar Systems for Power Distribution

Conductive bars or plates used for efficient power distribution within electrical apparatus, often featuring specific designs for connection, thermal management, or modularity to reduce material costs and increase rigidity.

Power Cable Installation
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14since 2023
+600.0%YoY
Network Data Management

Systems and methods for collecting, processing, and ensuring the quality and consistency of data used for network monitoring, asset management, and operational decision-making, including conflict detection and reliability scoring.

Network Management & Monitoring
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14since 2023
0.0%YoY
Power Systems with Energy Storage & Grid Interaction

Integration of power converters with energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors) or grid interfaces, often involving AC/DC conversion, power flow management, and fault handling for hybrid power systems or specific applications like EVs or PV.

Power Distribution & Storage
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13since 2023
+400.0%YoY
Switch Actuation Mechanisms

Mechanical, electromagnetic, or hydraulic systems used to physically operate the contacts of a switch or circuit breaker, focusing on the linkages, motors, coils, or fluid dynamics involved.

Switches
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11since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Advanced Material Characterization

Techniques and systems for precisely measuring electrical or electromagnetic properties of materials or components, often involving specialized resonators, waveguides, or multi-range measurement systems to ensure accuracy.

Electrical Measurement
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10since 2023
0.0%YoY
AI/ML for Industrial Process Optimization

Applying machine learning and artificial intelligence models to analyze industrial data, predict system behavior, and optimize control strategies for improved efficiency, quality, or environmental compliance in manufacturing and operations.

Industrial Control Systems
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10since 2023
+50.0%YoY
Solar Power Integration & Applications

Systems that incorporate solar panels as a primary or auxiliary power source for various applications, including visual displays, remote devices, and portable battery charging, often emphasizing efficiency and adaptability.

Power Distribution & Storage
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10since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Granular Data Encryption & Access Control

Systems and methods for encrypting data at a fine-grained level (e.g., per data unit or based on sensitivity) and controlling access to it, often involving delegated authorization, contextual policies, or secure data sharing.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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8since 2023
+150.0%YoY
Network Operations, Reliability & Traffic

Techniques and systems designed to monitor network health, diagnose issues, optimize traffic flow, and ensure continuous operation and reduced downtime in complex network environments, including cloud and storage area networks.

Network Management & MonitoringWeb & Cloud Service Protocols
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8since 2023
0.0%YoY
Remote & Wireless Industrial Control

Systems and methods enabling the monitoring, configuration, and operation of industrial equipment and processes from a distance, often utilizing wireless communication protocols and networked platforms for enhanced flexibility and access.

Industrial Control Systems
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7since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Modular & Hybrid Power Supply Systems

Design and control of power supply architectures that combine multiple power sources (e.g., AC grid, DC battery, generators) or modular battery units, often featuring switching, conversion, and redundancy for enhanced reliability and flexibility.

Power Distribution & Storage
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7since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Specialized Data Integration

Methods and systems for integrating, transforming, and managing complex or domain-specific data from disparate sources into a unified structure, often for specific applications like social networks, genomics, or business forms.

Databases & Information Retrieval
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7since 2023
n/a
Access Control & Identity Management

Systems and methods for authenticating users, devices, or applications, authorizing their access to resources based on policies, and managing digital identities across various platforms.

Network Security & Access Control
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6since 2023
0.0%YoY
EV Charging Systems & Control

Technologies for efficiently delivering power to electric vehicles, encompassing fast charging, wireless charging, and smart grid integration, alongside vehicle-side control and management of the charging process.

Power Distribution & Storage
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5since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Semiconductor Electrical Test

Techniques and apparatus for electrically testing semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, or wafers during manufacturing or post-assembly, including built-in self-test (BIST) and contact reliability assessment.

Electrical Measurement
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4since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Secure Communication Protocols

Technologies for establishing and maintaining secure communication channels between devices or networks, often employing encryption, secure protocols, or virtual private networks (VPNs).

Network Security & Access Control
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4since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Hardware-Assisted Cryptographic Operations

Utilizing dedicated hardware components, secure enclaves, or trusted execution environments to perform cryptographic operations, enhancing security, performance, or isolation from software vulnerabilities.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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4since 2023
new
Cable Stripping & Cutting Tools

Handheld or motorized tools designed for efficiently removing insulation (stripping) or severing (cutting) electrical wires and cables during installation or maintenance processes.

Power Cable Installation
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4since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Cloud Security Posture Management

Tools and processes for assessing, monitoring, and improving the security configuration and external accessibility of resources deployed within cloud computing environments.

Network Security & Access Control
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3since 2023
+100.0%YoY
Cable Deployment & Pulling Equipment

Tools and machinery specifically designed to facilitate the installation of cables by pulling, pushing, or laying them over distances or through conduits, often employing mechanical advantage or specialized vehicles.

Power Cable Installation
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3since 2023
0.0%YoY
Distributed Cloud/Edge Processing

Techniques for distributing computational tasks, data storage, and service logic across cloud data centers, edge devices, and user equipment to improve performance, resilience, or resource utilization. This includes architectures for split rendering, decentralized ledgers, and microservices.

Web & Cloud Service Protocols
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3since 2023
n/a
Secure Key Management & Rotation

Methods and systems for generating, distributing, updating, rotating, and securely destroying cryptographic keys to maintain data confidentiality and integrity over time, including quantum key distribution.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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2since 2023
new
Integrated Smart Switches

Switches designed for specific applications within larger systems (e.g., automotive, IoT, industrial control), often incorporating sensors, control logic, wireless communication, or specialized mechanical interfaces.

Switches
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2since 2023
new
Green Network Optimization

Techniques and systems for reducing energy consumption in computer networks while maintaining or improving performance, often involving predictive modeling, simulation, and dynamic adjustments to network infrastructure.

Network Management & Monitoring
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2since 2023
n/a
Geospatial Intelligencefiltered

Technologies that process, analyze, and leverage geographic information system (GIS) data, location data, and spatial analytics for applications such as monitoring, navigation, and environmental assessment.

Databases & Information Retrieval
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2since 2023
n/a
Homomorphic Encryption Acceleration

Techniques for improving the performance, efficiency, or practicality of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) schemes, often involving hardware accelerators or optimized algorithms for operations like bootstrapping and key-switching.

Cryptographic Mechanisms
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1since 2023
new
Personalized Recommendations

Systems that use user data, preferences, and machine learning to generate tailored advice, product recommendations, goal-setting plans, or contextual information for individuals across different domains.

Business Methods & Fintech
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1since 2023
new
Wireless Power Transfer Systems

Systems and methods for transferring electrical energy without physical contact, often utilizing inductive or resonant coupling, including antenna design, resonance tracking, and control mechanisms for efficient power delivery.

Power Distribution & Storage
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1since 2023
n/a
Network Intrusion Detection

Systems and methods for identifying and blocking unauthorized access, malicious activities, or abnormal behavior within a network by analyzing traffic, system logs, or behavioral patterns.

Network Security & Access Control
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1since 2023
n/a

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