Are Ryobi One+ Tools Patented?

Quick answer

Yes — battery interface patents

Yes. TTI (Techtronic Industries) holds patents on the One+ battery interface that lets a single 18V pack run 200+ different tools across the cordless line.

What to know

• The original Ryobi One+ battery patent has expired — but the brand's lock-in comes from the 200+ tool catalog, not the patent.
• Aftermarket "compatible" 18V batteries (e.g., from Powerextra) are now legal because the underlying interface patent is expired.

Have your own invention idea?

If a product like Ryobi 18V One+ Toolscan get patent protection, your idea probably can too — assuming it’s novel. The cheapest first step is a provisional patent application, which locks in your priority date for 12 months while you validate the market. LegalZoom files provisionals from $199 + USPTO fees; you can also read the official USPTO patent basics first if you prefer.

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