The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued design patent USD1119752S1 for a battery intended for portable wireless communication devices. The patent, assigned to JVCKENWOOD Corporation, specifically covers the visual design of the battery, not its functional aspects. The filing date was August 1, 2023, and the patent is set to be published on March 24, 2026.

This patent grant signifies the protection of the aesthetic appearance of the JVCKENWOOD battery design. For manufacturers and designers in the consumer electronics sector, this highlights the importance of protecting unique product aesthetics through design patents. While this is a grant of a patent and not a regulatory rule, it impacts intellectual property considerations for companies developing similar portable devices and their components.