Dragonfly Energy Secures Patent for Wakespeed® Charge Control Technology
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) has secured U.S. Patent No. 12,403,782 for its Wakespeed® Charge Control technology, strengthening its intellectual property portfolio of approximately 100 patents. The technology enables high-power vehicle-to-trailer charging at kilowatt levels and higher voltages (48V and beyond), significantly improving upon traditional 12V connectors limited to hundreds of watts.
The patented technology includes critical safety features to prevent electrical arcs, protect equipment, and ensure reliable operation during connection, disconnection, or unexpected interruptions. This advancement supports Dragonfly Energy's strategic expansion from battery manufacturing into comprehensive power system solutions across multiple industries, while enhancing its ability to integrate with OEM platforms.
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) ha ottenuto il brevetto statunitense n. 12.403.782 per la sua tecnologia Wakespeed® Charge Control, rafforzando un portafoglio IP di circa 100 brevetti. La tecnologia permette la ricarica veicolo‑a‑rimorchio ad alta potenza a livelli di kilowatt e a tensioni superiori a 48V, superando nettamente i limiti dei tradizionali connettori a 12V, confinati a poche centinaia di watt.
Il brevetto incorpora funzionalità di sicurezza critiche per prevenire archi elettrici, proteggere le apparecchiature e garantire operazioni affidabili durante il collegamento, lo scollegamento o interruzioni impreviste. Questo progresso sostiene l’espansione strategica di Dragonfly Energy dalla sola produzione di batterie verso soluzioni complete di sistemi energetici in vari settori, migliorando al contempo l’integrazione con le piattaforme OEM.
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) ha obtenido la Patente de EE. UU. nº 12.403.782 para su tecnología Wakespeed® Charge Control, fortaleciendo un portafolio de propiedad intelectual de aproximadamente 100 patentes. La tecnología permite la carga vehículo‑a‑remolque a alta potencia, a niveles de kilovatios y tensiones superiores a 48 V, mejorando significativamente los conectores tradicionales de 12 V, limitados a cientos de vatios.
La patente incluye características de seguridad críticas para evitar arcos eléctricos, proteger los equipos y asegurar un funcionamiento fiable durante la conexión, desconexión o interrupciones imprevistas. Este avance respalda la expansión estratégica de Dragonfly Energy desde la fabricación de baterías hacia soluciones integrales de sistemas de energía en múltiples industrias, además de facilitar la integración con plataformas OEM.
Dragonfly Energy (나스닥: DFLI)가 Wakespeed® Charge Control 기술에 대해 미국 특허 번호 12,403,782를 취득하여 약 100건 규모의 지적재산 포트폴리오를 강화했습니다. 해당 기술은 킬로와트급 고출력과 48V 이상 전압에서 차량‑대‑트레일러 충전을 가능하게 하여 수백 와트에 제한된 기존 12V 커넥터보다 크게 향상됩니다.
특허 기술에는 전기 아크를 방지하고 장비를 보호하며 연결·분리 또는 예기치 않은 중단 시에도 신뢰성 있게 작동하도록 하는 핵심 안전 기능이 포함되어 있습니다. 이 진보는 배터리 제조를 넘어 여러 산업에 걸친 종합 전력 시스템 솔루션으로 전략적 확장을 추진하는 Dragonfly Energy의 역량을 지원하며 OEM 플랫폼과의 통합 능력도 강화합니다.
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) a obtenu le brevet américain n° 12 403 782 pour sa technologie Wakespeed® Charge Control, renforçant ainsi un portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle d’environ 100 brevets. La technologie permet une charge véhicule‑vers‑remorque à haute puissance, en kilowatts et à des tensions supérieures à 48 V, améliorant nettement les connecteurs 12 V traditionnels limités à quelques centaines de watts.
La technologie brevetée intègre des fonctions de sécurité essentielles pour prévenir les arcs électriques, protéger les équipements et assurer un fonctionnement fiable lors des connexions, déconnexions ou interruptions imprévues. Cette avancée soutient l’expansion stratégique de Dragonfly Energy, de la fabrication de batteries vers des solutions de systèmes énergétiques complètes dans plusieurs secteurs, tout en facilitant l’intégration aux plateformes OEM.
Dragonfly Energy (Nasdaq: DFLI) hat das US‑Patent Nr. 12.403.782 für seine Wakespeed® Charge Control‑Technologie erhalten und damit sein geistiges Eigentum von rund 100 Patenten gestärkt. Die Technologie ermöglicht Hochleistungs‑Vehicle‑to‑Trailer‑Ladevorgänge im Kilowatt‑Bereich und bei höheren Spannungen (48V und mehr) und übertrifft damit deutlich herkömmliche 12V‑Anschlüsse, die auf einige hundert Watt begrenzt sind.
Das patentierte System enthält kritische Sicherheitsfunktionen, um elektrische Lichtbögen zu verhindern, Geräte zu schützen und einen zuverlässigen Betrieb beim Anschluss, Trennen oder bei unerwarteten Unterbrechungen zu gewährleisten. Dieser Fortschritt unterstützt Dragonfly Energys strategische Erweiterung von der Batterieproduktion hin zu umfassenden Energiesystemlösungen in mehreren Branchen und verbessert die Integrationsfähigkeit mit OEM‑Plattformen.
- Secured new patent for Wakespeed® Charge Control technology, expanding IP portfolio to ~100 patents
- Technology enables kilowatt-level charging capabilities, significantly improving upon traditional 12V systems
- Strategic expansion beyond batteries into full power system solutions across multiple industries
- Enhanced potential for OEM adoption through safe system integration capabilities
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Dragonfly Energy's new patent strengthens its competitive position in high-power vehicle-to-trailer charging, supporting its evolution beyond batteries.
Dragonfly Energy's newly secured U.S. Patent No. 12,403,782 represents a significant technological advancement in the energy storage space. The patented Wakespeed® Charge Control technology solves a critical limitation in vehicle-to-trailer power systems by enabling kilowatt-level charging at higher voltages (48V+), substantially improving upon the few hundred watts historically available through standard 12V connectors.
The technology's value lies in its sophisticated safety mechanisms that prevent electrical arcs, protect equipment, and ensure reliable operation during various scenarios including connection, disconnection, and unexpected interruptions. These safety features are crucial for practical implementation in real-world settings where power transfer between moving vehicles and trailers presents unique engineering challenges.
This patent strengthens Dragonfly's intellectual property portfolio, which now includes approximately 100 filed, pending, or granted patents. The strategic importance extends beyond mere IP protection – it supports the company's evolution from a battery manufacturer to a comprehensive power systems provider. By protecting system-level integration technologies, Dragonfly is positioning itself at a higher value point in the supply chain.
For OEMs in the towing industry, this technology potentially enables new product capabilities without requiring extensive in-house development of power management systems. The ability to safely transfer kilowatt-level power between vehicles and trailers could facilitate adoption of larger lithium battery systems in trailers, expanding market opportunities in RV, marine, and commercial trucking applications.
Strengthens Company’s Intellectual Property and Reinforces Leadership in Advanced Power Systems
- Secures new U.S. patent protecting Wakespeed® Charge Control technology for high-power vehicle-to-trailer charging
- Reinforces the competitive position of Dragonfly Energy’s intellectual property portfolio of ~100 filed, pending, or granted patents
- Supports OEM adoption by enabling safe, reliable integration of batteries, alternators, and charging systems
- Advances strategic shift beyond batteries into full power system solutions across multiple industries
RENO, Nev., Sept. 04, 2025 (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 secured U.S. Patent No. 12,403,782 for its Wakespeed® Charge Control technology. The newly issued patent addresses the transfer of power from a towing vehicle to a trailer for the purpose of charging onboard batteries — an innovation that expands the Company’s intellectual property portfolio and bolsters its position in advanced power systems.
Historically, vehicle-to-trailer charging has been limited to a few hundred watts through standard 12V connectors, insufficient for replenishing larger modern lithium battery systems. Dragonfly Energy’s patented Wakespeed Charge Control technology scales this capability to kilowatt levels at higher voltages (such as 48V and beyond), while incorporating safety features that prevent electrical arcs, protect equipment, and ensure reliable operation during connection, disconnection, or unexpected interruptions.
“We believe this patent reinforces our competitive position by protecting technology that enables safe, efficient integration of batteries, alternators, and charging systems,” said Dr. Denis Phares, chief executive officer of Dragonfly Energy. “It highlights how we are expanding from batteries into full power system solutions across multiple industries.”
The patent builds on Dragonfly Energy’s expertise in system-level integration by ensuring high-power transfer occurs safely and reliably across power system components.
With approximately 100 patents filed, pending, or granted, Dragonfly Energy continues to expand its intellectual property portfolio, reinforcing its competitive advantage and creating opportunities for technology adoption across OEM platforms.
For more information about Dragonfly Energy and its innovative energy solutions, 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.
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