New Patent Unlocks Continuous Heat Pump Performance in Freezing Climates
New York, Tuesday, 26 May 2026.
On May 26, 2026, Worksport secured a U.S. patent for technology that solves cold-weather heating failures, positioning the company within a projected $200 billion global market by 2033.
Overcoming Cold-Climate Inefficiencies
On May 25, 2026, Seneca, New York-based Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ:WKSP) announced that its clean-energy subsidiary, Terravis Energy, was officially issued U.S. Patent No. 12,624,872 B2 [1]. The patent protects the core architecture of the AetherLux heat-pump system, specifically integrating the company’s proprietary ZeroFrost technology [1]. Heat pumps traditionally extract ambient heat from the outside air to warm interior spaces, a process that becomes highly inefficient in freezing temperatures due to ice accumulation [GPT]. ZeroFrost is engineered to mitigate this exact barrier by reducing or entirely eliminating conventional defrost cycles, thereby enabling continuous heating [1].
Strategic Milestones and Market Expansion
The patent issuance follows a rapid development and validation timeline for the AetherLux system. The technology was initially unveiled to the public on February 11, 2025 [1]. By October 6, 2025, it was selected for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) NTAP Award in Alaska, followed by the securing of mass manufacturing capabilities on January 27, 2026, and a confirmation of government evaluation on February 12, 2026 [1]. Prior to the patent’s approval in May 2026, the system had already garnered interest from hundreds of dealers, multiple Fortune 500 companies, and the United States Department of Energy’s NLR Alaska Lab [1].
Broader Clean Energy Portfolio and Future Outlook
Looking toward the immediate future, Worksport anticipates obtaining formal certification for the AetherLux heat-pump technology in the second half of 2026 [1]. Rossi noted that the newly issued patent protects more than just a single product feature; it safeguards the core system architecture, establishing a robust foundation for future commercialization efforts, strategic partnerships, and potential licensing opportunities [1].