USPTO published patent application US20260091705A1 titled 'Energy Storage Apparatus and Control Method for Current Interruption Device' on April 2, 2026. The application covers an energy storage apparatus (50) for a vehicle (10) that includes a cell (60), a current interruption device (53), and a management device (120). When an abnormality is detected in the cell during vehicle travel, the management device changes control of the current interruption device based on the vehicle's travel state. The CPC classifications include B60L 58/10, H01M 10/425, H01M 50/249, and related battery management categories.

This is a published patent application, not a regulatory requirement. No compliance actions, deadlines, or penalties are associated with this document. Entities in the battery, electric vehicle, or automotive sectors may review the application to assess potential patent landscape implications or competitive positioning. The application was filed September 8, 2023, under Application No. 19110717.