Dragonfly Energy Receives First Japanese Patent Allowance for Solid-State Battery Technology
Rhea-AI Summary
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) received its first Japanese patent allowance on April 23, 2026 for an application titled "Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials". The allowance covers innovations intended to support the company’s dry electrode manufacturing platform and all-solid-state cell development.
The allowed filing targets powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials designed for scalable, solvent-free electrode production while aiming to improve safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency, and to support commercialization in Japan and broader global markets.
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- First Japanese patent allowance received on April 23, 2026
- Patent covers powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials
- Supports solvent-free dry electrode manufacturing platform
- Strengthens intellectual property position in Japan, a key battery market
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- None.
News Market Reaction – DFLI
In the Apr 23 session, DFLI declined 3.70%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 4 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 | Commercial order win | Positive | +3.0% | Multi‑million dollar order from Stevens Transport covering nearly 500 trucks. |
| Mar 16 | Preliminary results & actions | Negative | -21.9% | Preliminary 2025 results with net loss and cost realignment drove downside. |
| Mar 13 | Earnings date notice | Positive | +8.7% | Announcement of upcoming Q4 and full‑year 2025 results and conference call. |
| Feb 04 | Award recognition | Positive | +2.2% | Dual sustainability awards for the Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack solution. |
| Jan 27 | Product launch | Positive | +1.6% | Launch of Battle Born branded solar panels across four new models. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent company-specific news (orders, product launches, awards) typically saw modest positive moves, while financial and restructuring updates triggered larger volatility, including a sharp decline on preliminary 2025 results.
Over the last six months, Dragonfly Energy reported several commercial and product milestones alongside major financial restructuring. A Jan 27 solar panel launch and Feb 4 sustainability awards drew small gains. A Mar 13 earnings date notice preceded an 8.73% rise, but preliminary 2025 results and cost realignment on Mar 16 coincided with a -21.92% move. A multi-million-dollar trucking order on Apr 20 lifted shares 3.02%. Today’s Japanese patent allowance extends this trajectory of technology and commercialization updates.
Key Terms
solid-state battery technical
solid-state electrolyte technical
electroactive materials technical
dry electrode manufacturing technical
electrode technical
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Strengthens global IP position supporting dry electrode manufacturing and next-generation cell development
RENO, Nev., April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) (“Dragonfly Energy” or the “Company”), an industry leader in energy storage and maker of Battle Born Batteries®, today announced it has received an allowance from the Japan Patent Office for its application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.” This marks the Company’s first patent application allowance in Japan.
The allowed patent application covers innovations in powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials, a core component of Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform. These materials are designed to enable scalable, solvent-free electrode production while improving safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency.
“This milestone strengthens our global intellectual property portfolio around dry electrode manufacturing and all-solid-state cell development,” said Dr. Denis Phares, Chief Executive Officer of Dragonfly Energy. “Our approach simplifies cell production while advancing performance and safety, which we believe is critical to the future of battery manufacturing.”
Securing patent protection in Japan, a key market for advanced battery innovation, supports the Company’s long-term strategy to commercialize next-generation battery technologies and expand its presence in global energy storage markets.
For more information about Dragonfly Energy, visit Dragonflyenergy.com.
About Dragonfly Energy
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a comprehensive lithium battery technology company, specializing in cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and full system integration. Through its renowned Battle Born Batteries® brand, Dragonfly Energy has established itself as a frontrunner in the lithium battery industry, with hundreds of thousands of reliable battery packs deployed in the field through top-tier OEMs and a diverse retail customer base. At the forefront of domestic lithium battery cell production, Dragonfly Energy’s patented dry electrode manufacturing process can deliver chemistry-agnostic power solutions for a broad spectrum of applications, including energy storage systems, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics. The Company’s overarching mission is the future deployment of its proprietary, nonflammable, all-solid-state battery cells.
To learn more about Dragonfly Energy and its commitment to clean energy advancements, visit investors.dragonflyenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Source: Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.
