The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a design patent (USD1118514S1) to Apple Inc. for a charging module. The patent, which covers the ornamental design of the product, was filed on February 3, 2025, and officially granted on March 17, 2026. This patent grant is a recognition of Apple's design innovation in charging technology.

This is a patent grant, not a regulatory rule or guidance that imposes new compliance obligations. Companies in the consumer electronics and manufacturing sectors should be aware of this patent as it may affect their product design and development in the area of charging modules. No immediate compliance actions are required for entities outside of Apple Inc. regarding this specific patent grant.