The EPO granted patent EP4379910A1 to LG Energy Solution, Ltd. on March 25, 2026, covering a battery pack with improved safety features. The invention addresses thermal runaway risks through flame-retardant structural components and pressure regulation systems. IPC classifications include H01M 10/656, H01M 10/627 (battery safety), and A62C classifications (fire safety). The patent names eight inventors and is designated for all 31 EPO member states including DE, FR, GB, IT, NL, and ES.

This is a patent grant notice with no immediate compliance implications. Competitors developing similar battery safety technologies should review the patent claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate concerns. Companies manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs in Europe may wish to evaluate whether their products could fall within the scope of these claims.