The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a design patent, USD1119750S1, for a battery design. The patent was granted to Harman International Industries, Incorporated, with inventors Jong-Ron Lo and Jonas Ceppa. The filing date for this application was June 28, 2023, and the patent is scheduled to be published on March 24, 2026.

This patent grant signifies the official recognition of a novel design in the field of battery technology, specifically related to power supply (H02J) and battery components (H01M). While this is a grant of intellectual property and not a regulatory mandate, it impacts manufacturers in the battery and electronics sectors by defining the scope of protected design elements. Companies developing similar battery technologies should be aware of this patent to avoid potential infringement issues.