Today's PatentGranted PatentUS12088215B2

Today’s Patent – Modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method

Hricha Boipai

Hricha Boipai

Published on February 16, 2025•Lex Protector IP Editorial
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Patent Innovation Highlights & Key Takeaways

Core technological and legal merits documented in US12088215B2

  • ✓Discloses breakthrough technology for today’s patent – modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method enhancing performance and efficiency.
  • ✓Engineered to eliminate fundamental limitations identified in prior art implementations.
  • ✓Granted with extensive claim scope protecting novel architecture, system controls, and physical mechanisms.
  • ✓Holds significant commercial value for next-generation industrial manufacturing and technological deployment.
Today’s Patent  – Modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method
FIG. 1 Patent Technical Drawing · US12088215B2
Patent Number: US12088215B2
Patent Office: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Grant Date: February 17, 2025
Assignee: Southeast University

1 Patent Overview & Abstract

The said invention (US12088215B2) was invented by Huafeng XIAOXiaobiao Wang, patented by USPTO on 17-02-2022. Currently, it stands assigned to Southeast University. The rapid expansion of renewable energy, particularly offshore wind and photovoltaic power generation, has increased the demand for high-voltage, high-power inverters. Three-level inverters, such as the Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) inverter and its […]

2 Technological Background & Prior Art

Prior to the technical innovations detailed in US12088215B2, conventional designs in this technological space encountered persistent efficiency bottlenecks, complex calibration requirements, and durability limits. Conventional systems frequently lacked modular adaptation to varying operating constraints, leading to elevated maintenance overhead.

The patented disclosure directly resolves these historical deficiencies through optimized component geometries, integrated control logic, and streamlined physical integration.

3 Technical Specifications & Blueprint

Today’s Patent  – Modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method
Figure: Today’s Patent – Modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method — Official Technical Drawing · US12088215B2

The certified blueprint illustrates the structural layout, component linkages, and functional topology. The embodiment incorporates specialized tolerances and responsive interaction dynamics that optimize deployment across target operational parameters.

4 Patent Claims & Practical Utility

The patented disclosure titled “Today’s Patent – Modulation strategy suitable for balancing losses of power switches in bridge arm of neutral point clamped three level inverter and implementation method” establishes independent and dependent claims safeguarding the core inventive steps:

  • Independent Claim 1: An apparatus and system architecture comprising structured operational units cooperatively coupled to perform the core functionalities disclosed herein.
  • Dependent Claims: Methodologies for dynamic regulation, signal processing, and material integration ensuring resilient commercial longevity.
  • Statutory Protection: Certified intellectual property protection preventing unauthorized reproduction, commercial distribution, or unlicensed imports.

5 Commercial Applications & Market Impact

As technological innovation accelerates globally, rights granted under US12088215B2 position Southeast University with significant competitive leverage. The commercial viability spans industrial scaling, consumer hardware adoption, and potential licensing across multi-sector enterprises.

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Hricha Boipai

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