The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. a patent for a secondary battery. The patent, identified as US12586846B2 and effective March 24, 2026, covers a specific design for a secondary battery that includes an electrode assembly, a retainer, an insulating sheet, and a case. The filing date for this patent was January 12, 2023, with application number 18153953.

This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property notification. For manufacturers in the battery sector, particularly those involved in research and development or production of secondary batteries, this signifies a new piece of intellectual property held by Samsung SDI. Compliance officers should note this patent as it may affect future product development or licensing agreements within the battery technology space.