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The design also includes an anti-reflective coating made of synthetic resin or another unspecified material.

Other construction materials mentioned include glass and stainless steel.

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The tri-fold design detailed in the patent.(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)

Indeed, werecently reported on claims from Koreathat Samsung is looking into new phone form factors.

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Diagrams detailing a potential Samsung tri-fold device taken from a patent filed in 2021

The tri-fold design detailed in the patent.(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)

Diagrams detailing a potential Samsung tri-fold device taken from a patent filed in 2021

The tri-fold hinge concept detailed follows the same design as the Huawei Mate XT(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)

Diagrams detailing a potential Samsung tri-fold device taken from a patent filed in 2021

The barrier layer design concept features openings that reduce strain on the display(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)

Diagrams detailing a potential Samsung tri-fold device taken from a patent filed in 2021

The tri-fold design concept appeared alongside a conventional booklet-style foldable design concept.(Image credit: US Patent and Trademark Office)