TOB US trademark registration has been officially granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), securing federal protection for the mark “TOB” under International Class 7. The certificate was issued on the Principal Register under Registration No. 8,350,946 (Serial No. 99-220,375), establishing legal exclusivity for our core battery manufacturing machinery across North America.
For battery manufacturers, gigafactory project teams, and academic research centers investing in clean technology, intellectual property governance is just as critical as mechanical tolerance. This federal milestone provides overseas partners with statutory certainty when specifying TOB equipment for pilot facilities, commercial production lines, and university laboratories.
Federal Recognition on the USPTO Principal Register
The United States represents one of the most demanding and rapidly developing markets for electrochemical energy storage. As federal clean energy incentives and regional supply chain initiatives accelerate North American battery manufacturing, the official grant of the TOB US trademark establishes a clear legal foundation for verifying equipment provenance and intellectual property clearance across industrial procurement.
Registration Specifications: Reg. No. 8,350,946 and Class 7
The official registration certificate confirms the entry of “TOB” onto the USPTO Principal Register under Registration No. 8,350,946. Filing under International Class 7 establishes statutory protection specifically tailored to industrial machinery used in the manufacture of accumulators, secondary batteries, and advanced energy storage devices.
Securing registration on the Principal Register provides nationwide constructive notice of ownership, a legal presumption of validity, and the exclusive right to use the mark in commerce throughout the United States. For engineering leaders executing capital equipment agreements, this federal recognition removes legal ambiguity across project tenders, international supply contracts, and cross-border equipment deliveries.
Established Commercial Track Record Since 2012
The official USPTO documentation validates the commercial standing of the TOB brand, formally recording its first use in commerce dating back to November 2012. Over the subsequent decade and a half, our technical team has expanded from precision laboratory tools into high-capacity automated machinery operating across world-class battery research centers.
This documented history demonstrates continuous commercial use in international trade. The grant of the TOB US trademark reinforces that our equipment identity is backed by a verifiable record of engineering delivery, rather than an unproven market entry.
Machine Coverage Under the TOB US Trademark
International Class 7 classification spans the comprehensive hardware suite required to convert raw active materials into packaged, high-performance battery cells. Obtaining federal protection across these specific equipment categories ensures that our complete turnkey battery production line solutions operate under clear trademark authority.
Slurry Preparation and High-Precision Electrode Processing
Front-end electrode fabrication demands extreme mechanical precision, where micro-level variations in slurry viscosity or coating thickness directly affect cell impedance and lifetime. The Class 7 registration safeguards our primary electrode processing platforms:
- Industrial vacuum planetary mixing systems and slurry fluid dispensing machines.
- High-precision continuous slot-die coating machines and drying lines designed for web substrates.
- Precision doctor blades, extrusion application units, and automated slurry delivery systems.
- Heavy-duty hydraulic rolling press machinery and high-speed web slitting units.
Protecting these processing categories under the TOB US trademark ensures that electrode production systems engineered by TOBGROUP remain unmistakably identified and legally shielded against unauthorized imitations.
Automated Cell Fabrication, Stacking, and Welding Lines
Middle-stage cell assembly requires seamless coordination between mechanical handling, precision alignment, and automated joining. The approved TOB US trademark encompasses all key cell manufacturing platforms across cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch cell architectures:
- Automated cell assembly machines, web die-cutting units, and multi-layer laminating equipment.
- High-speed precision winding machines and continuous Z-fold stacking platforms.
- Multi-axis fiber laser cutting stations and automated laser welding enclosures.
- Ultrasonic metal welding machines for multi-tab bonding and high-pressure hermetic sealing units.
- Surface corona treatment stations, web transfer rollers, and automated defect-sorting conveyors.
Federal trademark protection across this fabrication equipment safeguards full-line installations where mechanical repeatability determines cell production yield.
Next-Generation Solid-State and Dry-Electrode Equipment
The rapid evolution of battery chemistry toward solid-state electrolytes and solvent-free dry electrodes requires novel machinery designs that operate under ultra-dry atmospheric conditions. The registered scope of the TOB US trademark extends to these cutting-edge processing tools:
- Solvent-free dry electrode powder mixing, shearing, and rolling compaction systems.
- High-pressure isostatic lamination presses engineered for solid-state pouch cells.
- Specialized hermetic encapsulation chambers and automated electrolyte-free stacking units.
These machines bridge the transition from benchtop formulation to industrial pilot manufacturing, giving advanced chemistry innovators confidence in genuine equipment sourcing.
Operational Security for North American Battery Projects
For engineering directors and plant managers, selecting an equipment supplier involves evaluating technical service responsiveness, spare parts availability, and supply chain integrity. Formal trademark protection provides tangible operational safeguards for clients operating across the United States and North America.
Countering Substandard Machinery and Unauthorized Resellers
The growing international profile of TOBGROUP has made trademark protection essential for defending clients against gray-market intermediaries, counterfeit spare parts, and unauthorized third-party brokers. In automated cell production, where a single out-of-spec roller or heating element can trigger battery defects or thermal hazards, machine authenticity is a paramount safety requirement.
With the TOB US trademark secured on the Principal Register, legal enforcement mechanisms are firmly established to stop counterfeit equipment and unauthorized commercial misrepresentation. Prospective buyers can verify authentic procurement channels directly through official company portals.
OEM Accountability and Direct Engineering Backing
Procuring machinery through authorized TOB channels ensures complete factory warranty coverage and direct access to dedicated engineering expertise. Clients deploying equipment under the registered TOB US trademark benefit from structured operational guarantees:
- Certified manufacturing quality compliant with ISO 9001 quality management, CE machinery directives, and UL electrical safety guidelines.
- Direct collaboration with factory-trained field service engineers for installation, calibration, and long-term maintenance programs.
- Authentic OEM spare parts, precision-machined replacement tooling, and documented engineering drawings.
- Traceable lifecycle governance spanning initial design review, factory acceptance testing (FAT), international shipping, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
A Dual-Pillar IP Model: Coupling Trademarks with Core Patents
Securing the TOB US trademark is part of a broader intellectual property strategy that links brand governance with continuous engineering innovation. Trademark registration protects commercial identity, while our comprehensive honors, certificates, and patent portfolio protects the underlying mechanical and electrical breakthroughs built into each machine.
Over 60 Patents Backing Proprietary Battery Technology
Since our incorporation in 2012, and drawing upon engineering foundations established in 2002, our technical staff has focused on addressing practical bottlenecks in battery manufacturing. Today, our organization holds more than 60 national patents covering vital equipment mechanisms:
- Micro-metric roll gap adjustment devices ensuring sub-micron calendering accuracy.
- Multi-axis laser cutting controllers designed for clean tab geometry without burrs.
- Automated tension control algorithms that eliminate web wrinkling during high-speed winding.
- Closed-loop powder feeding and calendering units for high-density dry electrode production.
Coupling these proprietary patent protections with federal trademark registration ensures that our partners receive verifiable engineering value backed by clear legal ownership.
Research Synergy with Academic and Industrial Institutes
Technical progress in battery manufacturing relies on tight feedback loops between equipment engineers and material scientists. Through our dedicated advanced battery R&D center spanning over 3,000 square meters, our teams work alongside leading research universities, including Central South University, to validate equipment with emerging chemistries.
Operating modern dry rooms with dew points down to -50 °C and pilot testing lines allows us to refine machine designs before commercial deployment. The registered TOB US trademark symbolizes this deep research foundation, providing researchers and commercial battery makers with an accountable technology partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About the TOB US Trademark
What is the official registration number for the TOB US trademark?
The TOB trademark is officially registered on the USPTO Principal Register under Registration No. 8,350,946, with Serial No. 99-220,375. The registration was granted under International Class 7, covering machinery and equipment specifically engineered for battery manufacturing.
Which battery equipment categories are protected under Class 7?
Class 7 registration covers our entire machinery portfolio, including slurry mixers, slot-die coaters, calendering presses, slitting machines, cell assembly stations, precision winders, Z-fold stackers, laser welding enclosures, and solid-state dry electrode systems.
How does the TOB US trademark benefit international battery manufacturers?
Federal registration of the TOB US trademark gives buyers statutory protection against counterfeit equipment, guarantees access to genuine OEM spare parts and technical support, and provides legal certainty when executing capital equipment contracts in North America.
Scaling Global Clean Energy Partnerships with TOBGROUP
With more than 8,000 customers in over 100 countries and regions, TOBGROUP continues to support the worldwide expansion of clean energy manufacturing. Having delivered equipment for over 200 completed battery production projects, our focus remains on engineering durable, automated machinery that helps innovators scale from initial laboratory experiments to gigawatt-scale production.
Federal registration of the TOB US trademark in the United States marks another milestone in our long-term commitment to global customer support and transparent intellectual property governance. By combining registered brand protection with proprietary patent development and comprehensive factory acceptance standards, we ensure that every customer receives certified machinery engineered for long-term production reliability.
Whether you are establishing a pilot line for solid-state batteries or expanding commercial cell manufacturing, our engineering specialists are ready to assist. For detailed equipment specifications, project feasibility discussions, or quotation inquiries, reach out through our technical support and engineering consultation channels.
