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Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup

Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup

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Hyundai is preparing to launch its first body-on-frame vehicle, a midsize pickup truck. The rugged Boulder Concept SUV is a preview, but a new patent offers a sneak peek at the battery and chassis setup. Hyundai patents body-on-frame EV setup Hyundai is giving people what they want: body-on-frame vehicles powered by electric motors for serious off-roading. Unlike the Santa Cruz, which was Hyundai’s “first stab” at the US pickup market. The segment is currently dominated by Detroit’s Big Three: Ford, GM, and Stellantis, but Hyundai promises the upcoming midsize pickup will take it to the next level. “Once you go body-on-frame, it pushes the boundaries well beyond Santa Cruz,” Hyundai Motor North America CEO Randy Parker told reporters at the NY Auto Show (via Automotive News) last month. Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai introduced the Boulder Concept at the event, an SUV that previews its body-on-frame pickup. The rugged SUV looked production-ready with dual safari-style fixed upper windows, oversized 37″ mud-terrain tires, “generous ground clearance,” plus added tow hooks and a roof rack. The …

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Wide Patent Leak: The Tablet-Phone

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Wide Patent Leak: The Tablet-Phone

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Samsung continues to push the boundaries of mobile innovation with its latest patent for a tri-folding smartphone. This bold concept introduces a wider, tablet-like form factor with a squarer aspect ratio, potentially reshaping the balance between portability and functionality. While the patent filing does not confirm production, it provides a compelling insight into the future direction of foldable technology and Samsung’s vision for the next generation of mobile devices. The video below from Greggles TV gives us more details about this new Samsung device. What the Patent Reveals The patent, filed in the United States, outlines a smartphone capable of folding into three sections. This tri-fold design would allow the device to transition seamlessly between a compact phone and a larger, tablet-like display. The squarer aspect ratio and wider footprint aim to enhance usability, particularly for multitasking, productivity and media consumption. This concept suggests a significant leap forward in foldable technology, but as with any patent, it is important to note that it does not guarantee production. The timeline for such a device to debut, …

Federal lawsuits from Interactive Games accuse FanDuel and DraftKings of patent infringement

Federal lawsuits from Interactive Games accuse FanDuel and DraftKings of patent infringement

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Two major names in online sports betting are now facing twin federal lawsuits filed on the same day, as a smaller tech firm accuses them of using its patented systems without authorization. Interactive Games LLC brought separate cases against FanDuel and Betfair in New Jersey and DraftKings in Massachusetts. In both filings, the company claims the operators are relying on mobile wagering technology that traces back to patents it now controls. The lawsuits state that Interactive Games’ predecessor, Cantor Gaming, “was the first to develop systems that allowed users to gamble, place sports wagers, and play casino games on mobile devices.” The company argues those early breakthroughs became the backbone of today’s mobile betting ecosystem. Interactive Games fight against DraftKings and FanDuel rooted in early smartphone technology The filings walk through the technical hurdles developers faced in the mid-2000s, when smartphones were still new and unproven for gambling. Engineers had to figure out how to confirm a user’s identity, ensure they were physically located in a legal jurisdiction, and detect whether a device had been …

Tesla patent reveals dual-battery system for trailer-mounted range extender

Tesla patent reveals dual-battery system for trailer-mounted range extender

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Tesla’s patent drawing (FIG. 9) depicts a Cybertruck towing a trailer housing an auxiliary battery pack connected via a high-voltage interface. Image: Tesla/USPTO A newly published Tesla patent application describes a sophisticated dual-battery management system designed to integrate an auxiliary battery pack with a vehicle’s primary pack — including a configuration where the auxiliary battery lives inside a towed trailer. The patent was filed in August 2024, months before Tesla officially cancelled the Cybertruck’s bed-mounted range extender, suggesting the automaker’s engineering team continued developing the underlying technology even as the original product was being abandoned. What the patent describes Patent application US 2026/0048683 A1, titled “Electric Vehicle Range Extender Integration,” was filed on August 15, 2024, and published on February 19, 2026. It lists four inventors, including Wes Morrill, Tesla’s lead Cybertruck engineer and Sr. Director of Engineering. The system pairs an 800V primary battery pack with a 400V auxiliary pack connected through two parallel DC/DC converters that step voltage up or down as needed. The patent details three distinct operating modes that govern how …

Kawasaki patent reveals new electric motorcycle with clever frame

Kawasaki patent reveals new electric motorcycle with clever frame

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Kawasaki may have taken its sweet time to slowly bring us the most basic level of commuter electric motorcycles, but a new patent shows that the company has quietly been working on more advanced designs that could signify a major leap in development for the company. It is important to note that most electric motorcycles are designed around their powertrains in a fairly integrated way. In some cases, the motor and battery pack become structural elements within the chassis itself, meaning the frame is effectively designed around a specific motor configuration. That approach works well for performance and rigidity, but it can limit flexibility if a manufacturer wants to create multiple models with different motors. Kawasaki’s newly published patent, as noted by Cycle World’s Ben Purvis, proposes a different idea: a modular mounting system that allows multiple motor types to fit within the same motorcycle frame. The basic design outwardly resembles Kawasaki’s existing Z e-1 and Ninja e-1 electric motorcycles, featuring a steel trellis frame with removable battery packs positioned between the frame rails and …

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Patent: Dual Outer Displays Revealed

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Patent: Dual Outer Displays Revealed

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Samsung continues to push the boundaries of foldable smartphone technology with its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 models. Leaks and patents have sparked widespread interest, hinting at potentially new features. Among these are a dual-display design for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and advanced privacy-focused technology for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. These rumored innovations could redefine the foldable smartphone market, but much remains speculative as Samsung has yet to confirm these details. The Galaxy Z Flip 8, in particular, has captured attention with its potential to introduce a new level of interactivity and functionality. However, questions about practicality and feasibility linger, leaving room for both excitement and skepticism. Galaxy Z Flip 8: Dual-Display Patent Sparks Interest A recently uncovered patent suggests that the Galaxy Z Flip 8 might feature a dual-screen design, a concept that could elevate the user experience. This design overview includes a circular cutout and a wraparound display, offering users a more interactive and dynamic interface. The idea draws comparisons to the Huawei P50 Pocket …

Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages

Apple Wins Third Jury Trial Against Optis, Avoiding Hundreds of Millions in Patent Damages

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Apple did not infringe on any patents owned by Texas-based company Optis Wireless, a jury ruled today. In a verdict shared by Reuters, the jury decided that Apple did not infringe any of the five LTE patents that Optis sued over back in 2019. If Optis had won, Apple could have faced hundreds of millions in damages. Optis Wireless initially won $506 million from Apple in a 2020 jury trial, but the damages were thrown out after Apple appealed because the jury didn’t calculate damages with an understanding of fair and reasonable essential patent (FRAND) terms. A second jury trial was held in 2021 to recalculate damages, and the jury awarded Optis $300 million. Apple again appealed, and the appeals court vacated the $300 million verdict because the district court provided the jury with incorrect instructions. Apple and Optis were sent back to court for a third jury trial, which leads to today’s verdict. With the jury finding in Apples favor, Apple owes Optis nothing. In a statement to Reuters, Apple said it was pleased …

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Continuity Camera Patent and Antitrust Claims

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Apple this week got sued in a New Jersey Federal court by the maker of mobile video app Camo, alleging Apple stole its technology when the company integrated its Continuity Camera feature into iOS 16 in 2022. Released by London-based Reincubate in 2020, the Camo app enables iPhone and Android smartphones to be used as webcams for desktop-based video calls. Apple’s Continuity Camera serves a similar function within its own ecosystem, allowing an iPhone to be used as a wireless webcam with a nearby Mac that is signed into the same Apple Account. Reincubate said the tech giant copied patented features from its Camo app and incorporated them into its mobile operating system in order to “redirect user demand to Apple’s own platform-tied offering.” According to the lawsuit, Apple “actively induced and encouraged” Reincubate to develop and market Camo for iOS, then later copied its functionality and built it into iOS as Continuity Camera. “In most of those cases, Apple has not actively induced the developer to test and build software,” the lawsuit said. “Here, …

Apple’s Patent Grants Declined in 2025 as Innovation Slows

Apple’s Patent Grants Declined in 2025 as Innovation Slows

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Apple’s U.S. patent activity declined sharply in 2025 amid a broader slowdown in patent filings, according to newly released data from IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. The data shows that Apple was granted 2,722 U.S. patents in 2025, down from 3,082 in 2024, a year-over-year decline of roughly 12% that pushed the company down two positions to sixth place in IFI’s annual ranking of the top 50 recipients of U.S. patent grants. The shift marks a notable change for Apple at a time when its spending on artificial intelligence, silicon design, and software continues to expand, but it also reflects a wider contraction in patent activity across the United States. Total U.S. patent grants in 2025 fell to 323,272, a decline of less than 1% from the previous year, while U.S. patent applications dropped more steeply, falling 9% to 393,344. IFI noted that the decline in applications represents the lowest level since 2019, following a record high in 2024. The data is compiled directly from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and forms the basis of …