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Dragonfly Energy (DFLI) secures first Japan patent for solid-state battery materials

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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. reported that the Japan Patent Office has granted an allowance for its patent application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.” This is the company’s first patent application allowance in Japan.

The allowed patent covers innovations in powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials that underpin Dragonfly’s solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform. These materials are designed to support scalable, solvent-free electrode production while enhancing safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency in battery systems.

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Japan patent allowance strengthens Dragonfly’s solid-state IP but impact remains unquantified.

Dragonfly Energy received a Japan Patent Office allowance for “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials,” its first patent allowance in that country. The patent covers powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials used in its solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform.

The materials are described as enabling scalable, solvent-free electrode production and aiming to improve safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency. While these attributes are attractive for next-generation batteries, the disclosure does not include commercial contracts, revenue estimates, or deployment timelines tied to this patent.

Without financial metrics, the development appears strategically helpful but its economic effect is unclear from the information provided. Future company communications or subsequent filings would be needed to show whether this intellectual property leads to specific products, licensing activity, or manufacturing scale-up in Japan or other markets.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2026

 

DRAGONFLY ENERGY HOLDINGS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-40730   85-1873463

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  

(Commission

File Number)

  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

12915 Old Virginia Road

Reno, Nevada

   89521
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (775) 622-3448

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   DFLI   The Nasdaq Capital Market
Redeemable warrants, exercisable for common stock   DFLIW   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

Emerging growth company ☒

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 8.01. Other Events.

 

On April 23, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) 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 the Company’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.

 

 

 

 

Signature

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  DRAGONFLY ENERGY HOLDINGS CORP.
     
Dated: April 23, 2026 By: /s/ Denis Phares
  Name: Denis Phares
  Title: Chief Executive Officer, Interim Chief Financial Officer and President

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Dragonfly Energy (DFLI) announce regarding its Japan patent?

Dragonfly Energy announced it received an allowance from the Japan Patent Office for its application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.” This marks its first patent application allowance in Japan and covers key materials used in the company’s solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform.

Why is the Japan patent allowance important for Dragonfly Energy (DFLI)?

The patent allowance is important because it protects innovations in powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials in Japan. These materials are designed to support scalable, solvent-free electrode production while enhancing safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency, directly aligning with Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery development strategy.

What technology is covered by Dragonfly Energy’s new Japan patent allowance?

The allowance covers powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials, described as core components of Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform. According to the company, these materials are designed to enable scalable, solvent-free electrode production and improve safety, energy density, and manufacturing efficiency in battery applications.

Is this Dragonfly Energy’s first patent allowance in Japan?

Yes. Dragonfly Energy stated that this allowance from the Japan Patent Office for “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials” is its first patent application allowance in Japan. It extends the company’s intellectual property protection to a major technology market for advanced battery and materials innovation.

How does the patent relate to Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery plans?

The patent relates directly to Dragonfly Energy’s solid-state battery plans by covering powderized solid-state electrolyte and electroactive materials. These are described as core to its solid-state battery development and dry electrode manufacturing platform, intended to support solvent-free electrode production and targeted improvements in battery safety and energy density.

What manufacturing benefits does Dragonfly Energy highlight for this patent technology?

Dragonfly Energy highlights that the patented materials are designed to enable scalable, solvent-free electrode production and improve manufacturing efficiency. By focusing on powderized solid-state electrolytes and electroactive materials, the company’s approach aims to pair advanced battery performance goals with more efficient, potentially safer production methods.

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