The EPO published patent EP4447194A1, granting Jera Co., Inc. exclusive rights to a storage battery recycling device invented by nine individuals. The invention is classified under multiple IPC categories covering battery recycling technology (H01M 10/54), size reduction equipment (B02C 19/18), waste processing (B09B 3/35), and non-ferrous metal production from ores (C22B 7/00). The patent is designated for all EU contracting states including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and 26 other European countries.

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