The title needs updating.<p>Tesla has not "patented" anything (yet). They have a "patent application" in the works, but have not yet been given a "patent".<p>Relevant quotes from the linked article:<p>> has applied for a patent<p>> The patent application<p>> Tesla’s newly published patent application<p>> for the patent application:<p>The distinction is important. They do not yet have any legal patent rights during the application/examination stage. Nor do they have "a patent" at this stage.<p>The title should read something like: "Tesla applies for patent on new battery ..."