| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 320111000 | Having plug for A-C receptacle | 85 |
| 20080218123 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD THEREOF, AND BATTERY CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS - A battery charging apparatus which includes: an adapter which converts a voltage of an external electric power to a charging voltage of a voltage level corresponding to the battery, to charge the battery; and a controller which communicates with the battery to determine a charged state of the battery, and which controls the adapter to charge the battery based on the determination. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080284371 | Multi-functional power storage and supply device - Disclosed herewith a multi-functional power storage and supply device for providing power to a variety of portable electronic devices includes a housing having a battery mounting surface. A battery pack is electrically and detachably attached to the battery mounting surface of the housing. At least one rechargeable battery is disposed within the battery pack, and is provided with a pair of outputs. A power charging circuit connectable to an external power source is arranged to charge the rechargeable battery with a charging voltage via a charging circuit once the device is connected to a power source. And at least one USB port is connected to the power charging circuit, and which is in turn connected to the outputs of the battery via a boosting circuit for charging an electronic device coupled thereon with the external power source or the power stored in the battery. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090027004 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR A BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger ( | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090058359 | Multifunction Charger System and Method - An adapter for providing a source of power to a mobile device through an industry standard port is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the adapter comprises a plug unit, a power converter, a primary connector, and an identification subsystem. The plug unit is operative to couple the adapter to a power socket and operative to receive energy from the power socket. The power converter is electrically coupled to the plug unit and is operable to regulate the received energy from the power socket and to output a power requirement to the mobile device. The primary connector is electrically coupled to the power converter and is operative to couple to the mobile device and to deliver the outputted power requirement to the mobile device. The identification subsystem is electrically coupled to the primary connector and is operative to provide an identification signal. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090091292 | MOTOR CYCLE CELL PHONE POWER ADAPTER CHARGING SYSTEM - The invention provides a portable power adaptor charging system and kit comprising wire connectors having specialized ends to create a variety of configurations for charging batteries and consumer electronic devices using motorcycles and other recreational vehicles not equipped with traditional cigarette lighter sockets. The invention provides a portable power adaptor charging system comprising (a) at least one wire having first and second ends; (b) the first end having at least one double-pin quick connect socket; (c) the second end having at least one terminal to connect to a power source; and (d) the wire having an in-line fuse and fuse housing. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090146609 | Charging Base with Testing Capability for Medical Device - A charging base for a battery-operated device has a port with a plurality of contacts and a charging connection. Testing circuitry is coupled to the plurality of contacts, and charging circuitry facilitates the charging connection. A housing at least partially encloses the testing circuitry and the charging circuitry. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090167241 | CHARGER DEVICE - A charger device includes a body, an AC power input port, a DC power input port, a battery insertion slot and a power output/input port. The body is provided therein with a circuit board. The AC power input port, the DC power input port and the power output/input port are electrically connected to the circuit. The battery insertion slot is provided on the body and electrically connected to the circuit board. Via this arrangement, a charge device can be obtained. Since the AC power input port and the DC power input port are provided simultaneously, the charger device can be used with different power sources and charge an electronic apparatus with the outputted power. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090284221 | PLUG STRUCTURE WITH ANGLE-ADJUSTING FUNCTION - A plug structure with angle-adjusting function includes a main body, an adjusting mechanism, a plurality of inserting elements and a power cord. The adjusting mechanism has a push button and a plurality of rotary elements. The push button is movably disposed in the main body, the rotary elements are rotatably received in the main body, the push button has a guiding groove, each rotary element has at least two axle portions, and the axle portions of the rotary element are received in the guiding groove. The inserting elements are respectively fixed on the rotary elements, and each inserting element has a front side exposed outside the main body. The power cord electrically connects to the inserting elements. Therefore, the two inserting elements can be selectably inserted into two types of socket by matching the push button of the adjusting mechanism and the special design of the rotary elements. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090289596 | CHARGER PLUG WITH IMPROVED PACKAGE - A reduced plug-size charger plug for power conversion is disclosed utilizing a pair of blades that are slidably mounted into a charger housing, obviating the need for insertion molding. To promote and maintain electrical contact while minimizing package size and charger plug cost, a pair of spring contacts are provided for electrically connecting the blades with internal circuitry. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090295327 | ENERGY-SAVING POWER ADAPTER/CHARGER - Power devices for electronic devices, such as chargers for portable rechargeable devices and/or AC adapters, are disclosed, each power device provided with a switch for de-powering at least a portion of the power device when the electronic device is either not drawing power or is disconnected from the power device. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090309542 | Multi-input charger - A charger has a converter, a cigarette lighter adapter and a charger plug. The converter converts AC power to DC power and regulates a voltage range of the DC power to an appropriate range for charging portable electronic devices such as cell and smart phones and the like and has an output port and a plug. The cigarette lighter adapter has a cord extending from the cigarette lighter adapter and being electrically connected to the converter. The charger plug is detachably connected to the converter and has a cord extending from the charger plug and a connector being formed on the cord, corresponding to and being selectively mounted in the output port or in a socket of a computer. Therefore, a user can charge portable electronic devices in an automobile, electric socket or computer without carrying different chargers. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100033127 | MODULAR POWER SUPPLY - A modular power supply that can be adapted to receive and charge practically any type or number of portable electronic devices includes a power converter that receives an AC wall voltage and converts the wall voltage to DC bus voltage. Each charging module has a pair of conductive rails and magnets positioned around the exterior of the module. The power converter has a connector that is physically and electrically coupled to a charging module through a pair of magnets and conductive rails such that the DC bus voltage is applied to the conductive rails of the module. Each charging module has a dock that physically couples to a portable electronic device and supplies a charging voltage produced from the DC bus voltage to the device. Additional charging modules can be physically and electrically coupled together by simply placing the modules adjacent one another through the interaction of the module's conductive rails and magnets. Adapters can be inserted into the docks of the charging modules to reconfigure the docks stations to mate with different types of devices. An FM transmitter can be included in one of the modules to transmit audio from the charging device to a remote FM receiver. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100052610 | Battery charger with charging reminding capability - A battery charger includes a rechargeable battery for providing electric power to an external rechargeable battery through a damper unit so as to charge the external rechargeable battery, and a control unit coupled to a charging socket and the rechargeable battery and operable to charge the rechargeable battery through a charging signal received by the charging socket. An alarm unit is coupled to the rechargeable battery and the charging socket for generating a detecting signal based on a battery voltage of the rechargeable battery, for outputting a reminder output upon detecting that a potential of the detecting signal is less than that of a reference signal, and for terminating the reminder output when the charging socket receives the charging signal. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052611 | SWITCHING REGULATOR INPUT CURRENT SENSING CIRCUIT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A Buck switching regulator includes first Buck switching regulator circuitry is operable to generate a first output voltage from an input voltage and operable to generate a first sensed voltage having a value that is proportional to an output current being provided by the first Buck switching regulator circuitry. The first Buck switching regulator circuitry receives an input current and operates at a first duty cycle determined by a duty cycle signal. Input current sensing circuitry includes second Buck switching regulator circuitry coupled to the first Buck regulator switching circuitry to receive the duty cycle signal and to receive the first sensed voltage as an input voltage to the second Buck switching regulator circuitry. The second Buck switching regulator circuitry is operable responsive to the duty cycle signal to generate a second output voltage from the first sensed voltage. The second output voltage has a value that is proportional to the input current being supplied to the first Buck switching regulator circuitry. Such a Buck switching regulator can be utilized in a variety of different types of electronic systems, such as laptop computer systems, and can also be used in charging systems in laptop computer and other types of electronic systems. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100052612 | Battery-Backed Power Interface Transformer for Low-Power Devices - A power interface enables a low-power device to be powered from an alternating current (AC) wall receptacle or light socket with automatic backup battery charging. The power interface of an embodiment comprises a transformer module that receives an input signal. The device includes a battery module coupled to the transformer module, and the battery module includes battery charging circuitry coupled to a battery. The device comprises an output controller coupled to the transformer module and the battery module. The output controller includes detector circuitry that detects a state of the input signal. The output controller automatically controls coupling of one of a transformer module output and a battery module output to a device output according to the state of the input signal. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100117597 | Charger - A charger includes a shell assembly defining a receiving space therein, a locating body fixed in the shell assembly and defining a locating cavity and a plurality of locating fillisters communicating with the locating cavity, and a plug pivotally received in the receiving space and having a base portion and at least two conductive blades fixed partially in the base portion. The base portion protrudes oppositely to form a pair of pivoting shafts pivoted in the shell assembly. A free end of one of the pivoting shafts defines a locating pillar pivoted in the locating cavity of the locating body. A side surface of the locating pillar protrudes outward to form a plurality of locating ribs buckled into the corresponding locating fillisters of the locating body when the conductive blades of the plug are completely rotated into and out of the receiving space. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100164432 | Method and device for recharging a headset - A system for recharging a headset includes a base, a cradle connected to the base, and an electrical plug connected to the base, wherein the cradle is formed of resilient material which is deformable to accommodate headsets of different dimensions. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100171463 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY IN A MOBILE DEVICE - An adapter for providing a source of power to a mobile device through an industry standard port is provided. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the adapter comprises a plug unit, a power converter, a primary connector, and an identification subsystem. The plug unit is operative to couple the adapter to a power socket and operative to receive energy from the power socket. The power converter is electrically coupled to the plug unit and is operable to regulate the received energy from the power socket and to output a power requirement to the mobile device. The primary connector is electrically coupled to the power converter and is operative to couple to the mobile device and to deliver the outputted power requirement to the mobile device. The identification subsystem is electrically coupled to the primary connector and is operative to provide an identification signal. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100264875 | INTELLIGENT DEVICE AND POWER SOURCE INTERACTION - A system includes a power source ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100270971 | BATTERY CHARGING ASSEMBLY - A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20110050170 | Electromechanical Vampire Proof Battery Charger System - A method of eliminating vampire energy loss in battery charges is provided. Vampire energy loss occurs when an electronic or mechanical machine consumes energy while not being utilized for the purpose of its existence, for example, energy loss in re-charging consumer electronic devices. By employing the use of an electromechanical switching method that creates a conductive short circuit to the charger after disconnecting the charged target device, the vampire or no load energy loss can be eliminated with or without disconnecting the charger. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110057614 | Power Supply Adapter - A portable power supply adapter includes a casing and a mains power supply cable extending from the casing for connection to a mains power supply. A portable computer power supply cable extends from the casing for connection to a portable computer. The casing includes power supply circuitry. The casing has an upwardly facing surface, the surface including a plurality of sockets, each adapted to receive a portable electric device and arranged so that a plurality of portable electric devices may be charged from the mains power supply directly whether or not a portable computer is connected to the portable computer power supply cable for charging. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110074352 | Compensating for cord resistance to maintain constant voltage at the end of a power converter cord - A cord correction circuit in a primary-side-controlled flyback converter compensates for the loss of output voltage caused by the resistance of the charger cord. In one embodiment, a correction voltage is subtracted from a feedback voltage received from a primary-side auxiliary inductor. A pre-amplifier then compares a reference voltage to the corrected feedback voltage. In another embodiment, the correction voltage is summed with the reference voltage, and the pre-amplifier compares the feedback voltage to the corrected reference voltage. The difference between the voltages on the input leads of the pre-amplifier is used to increase the output voltage to compensate for the voltage lost through the charger cord. The flyback converter also has a comparing circuit and a control loop that maintain the peak level of current flowing through the primary inductor of the converter. Adjusting the frequency and pulse width of an inductor switch signal controls the converter output current. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110084660 | WALL CHARGER WITH REMOVABLE CHARGER - A wall charger includes a body that has at least one prong configured to be connected to an alternating current (AC) power source, a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection port, the USB connection port being electrically connected to the at least one prong, and a docking port, and a removable charger, wherein the docking port is configured to slidably receive the movable charger, the docking port being electrically connected to the at least one prong. In another aspect of the disclosure, the removable charger comprises a second USB connection port electrically connected to the at least one prong. In yet another aspect of the disclosure, a method for charging at least one portable electronic device with the wall charger includes connecting the at least one prong to an AC power source and connecting a portable electronic device (PED) to the USB connection port. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110121782 | Powering a Cordless Drill from AC Line Power - The present invention is an ac-to-dc adaptor capable of driving the drill unit of a cordless drill. In the preferred embodiment, the adaptor has essentially the same look and feel as the battery pack normally used with a cordless drill. The adaptor contains conventional electronics to convert an ac line power input into a dc output sufficient to power the drill unit. The invention applies to other cordless tools as well. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110148357 | Battery charger base capable of connecting external AC power - The present invention discloses a battery charger base which is a structure having several battery charges stacked with each other and connected to an external AC power. The battery charger base does not occupy an insert hole of a socket, while providing an application of connecting several battery chargers to an external AC power. In the battery charger base, a main body of the charger includes an input plug, a charge rectification circuit, a charge slot, an overload protection circuit and an external AC power socket. The charge circuit is electrically connected to the input plug for inputting an AC power and preventing the circuit from having a load of a large current. The external AC power socket is electrically connected to the overload protection circuit for outputting a stable AC power. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110187323 | Mobile Electronic Device AC Charger Mount - A device for mounting a mobile electronic device to an alternating current charger is provided. The mount allows the user to charge a mobile electronic device with the alternating current charger provided by the original equipment manufacturer of the mobile electronic device. The mount also protects the mobile electronic device from damage. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110187324 | UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes a housing defining a battery receptacle area configured to receive a battery therein, a piston, a moveable platform, wherein the piston and the platform are simultaneously urged in substantially orthogonal directions toward the battery receptacle area, and prongs configured to extend from the housing and electrically connect a power source to the battery when the battery is received in the battery receptacle area and engaged by the piston and moveable platform. A method for charging a battery includes connecting a pair of prongs of a battery charger to a power source and placing a battery into a battery receptacle area of the battery charger, wherein the battery is simultaneously maintained in a vertical charging position and a horizontal charging position. A method of manufacturing a battery charger assembly includes providing a housing and providing a piston and a moveable platform internal to the housing. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110204849 | CHARGING CABLE, CHARGING CABLE UNIT, AND CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A charging cable for an electric vehicle includes a power plug adapted to be detachably connected to a power socket of a commercial power source; a temperature detecting unit for detecting a temperature of the power plug; a cable connector adapted to be detachably connected to an electric vehicle for supplying a charging current to a battery of the electric vehicle; and a switching unit for opening and closing a current path between the power plug and the cable connector. The charging cable further includes a leakage detecting unit for detecting an electric leakage based on a current flowing through the current path; and a power cutoff unit for opening the switching unit when the detected temperature of the temperature detection means exceeds a threshold value or when the leakage detection means detects the electric leakage. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110210699 | AC And DC Dual Input Charger - An AC and DC dual input charger includes a charger receptacle and a plug connector assembly. The charger receptacle includes a cover, a printed circuit board assembly, at least two AC input components, at least two DC input components and an output member. The cover defines an accommodating chamber and a receiving cavity. The printed circuit board assembly is received in the accommodating chamber and defines an AC charging circuit and a DC charging circuit. The AC input components and the DC input components are mounted to the charger receptacle and electrically connected with the AC charging circuit and the DC charging circuit, respectively. The output member is mounted on the printed circuit board assembly. The plug connector assembly includes an AC plug and a DC plug which can be alternately inserted in the receiving cavity so as to provide corresponding AC and DC charging power for the charger receptacle. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110227535 | Charge clip - A charge clip having a main body and plug received through an aperture therein includes a cradle for holding a personal electronic instrument (PEI) thereon. The plug is inserted into a wall outlet and the main body is selectively rotationally moveable with respect to the plug so that the main body is maintained in a vertical orientation regardless of the orientation of the wall outlet. The plug includes at least one rib that is selectively engageable with at least one notch formed in the aperture, preventing rotational movement of the main body with respect to the plug. The plug further includes an AC/DC conversion circuit that converts standard AC power from the wall outlet to DC power for charging the PEI. The charge clip further includes at least one USB port in electrical communication with the AC/DC conversion circuit that receives a USB plug in electrical communication with the PEI. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110254506 | HOUSING CONFIGURATION FOR CHARGER PLUG - A reduced plug-size charger plug for power conversion is disclosed utilizing a pair of blades that are slidably mounted into a charger housing, obviating the need for insertion molding. To promote and maintain electrical contact while minimizing package size and charger plug cost, a pair of spring contacts are provided for electrically connecting the blades with internal circuitry. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110298423 | UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER - A universal battery charger comprises a body and a holding member biased towards the body. The holding member comprises two electrodes. The electrodes can move in an arc, and provide electrical current when connected to the terminals of a battery to be recharged. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110304300 | CHARGING DEVICE FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL - A charging device for a portable terminal is provided. The charging device includes a charging cradle for mounting the portable terminal or a battery pack for the portable terminal, a multi-plug adapted to be mounted by being inserted into the charging cradle, hook holes formed in the charging cradle, and hooks adapted to be engaged with the hook holes, wherein the direction for inserting the multi-plug into the charging cradle and the direction for connecting the multi-plug to an external receptacle are perpendicular to each other. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, by producing charging cradles adapted to be commonly used worldwide, and by localizing multi-plugs by countries or cities, i.e., by providing each country or city with multi-plugs adapted to be suitably used in such a country or a city, a user can use his or her charging device by only buying a multi-plug available in a country or a city where the user stays if it is desired. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120019207 | OUTLET ASSEMBLY WITH PORTABLE CHARGER - An outlet assembly with a portable charger including a power strip and a portable charger is disclosed. The power strip has a main body and a first power output interface. The main body has at least one power socket, and the first power output interface is located on the main body for supplying an AC power. The portable charger includes a power input interface and a second power output interface located on a casing. An AC to DC converting circuit and a power storage unit are located inside the casing. The power input interface may be fitted to the first power output interface, and the AC to DC converting circuit converts the AC power into DC to recharge the power storage unit. The portable charger may be used independently to provide the from the power storage unit through the second power output interface. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120025767 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLYING METHOD FOR POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A power supply device includes a battery, a charging part charging the battery, a power input to receive adapter power from an adapter supplied with external power or power output from a similarly configured power supply device, a power output part to output the adapter power, the power output of a similarly configured power supply device, or the battery power of the battery, and a controller to control the input power to apply power to the charging part and the power output part when the input power is supplied to the power input part, and to control the battery to apply power to the power output part when the input power is not supplied to the power input part. Thus, the power supply device is capable of applying power from an adapter to a portable electronic device while charging an internal battery with the adapter power. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120098491 | CHARGER DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charger unit includes: a housing, prongs for engaging an electrical outlet, the prongs being coupled to one another by a cross-member and being movable relative to the housing between a retracted position in which the prongs are received in the housing and an extended position in which the prongs protrude from the housing, the prongs being biased toward the extended position, a locking arm comprising a first end, a cut out for receiving the cross-member when the prongs are in the retracted position and a second end for abutting the cross-member when the prongs are in the extended position, the first end of the locking arm being coupled to a carriage and the cutout being provided between the first end and the second end, the locking arm being movable by the carriage into and out of engagement with the cross-member and the locking arm being biased toward the passage and electrical components for electrically communicating with a portable electronic device to enable charging of a power pack of the portable electronic device. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098492 | CHARGER DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A device having an electrical plug, such as a charger device, includes a locking member coupled to a carriage that is movable into a housing. Prongs of the device are movable between a retracted position and an extended position along two different travel paths by actuating the prongs or by actuating the carriage. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120098493 | CHARGING STATION - The invention is a a charging station that includes a base having a housing with at least one receptacle that is adapted to be connected to an external power source, with an outer cover being connected to the base and having a holder for one or more devices which need recharging. The cover has a wave-shaped form which holds one or more devices which require charging in one or more wave-like supports on the cover. A slot is provided at the base of each wave-shaped support for receiving the device adapter plug, and a space is defined beneath the outer cover that allows the charger nut connected to the receptacle to be covered by the outer cover when it is in a closed position. A cord organizer is provided with each receptacle so that the excess cord from the charger can be stored in a compact and efficient manner. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120153897 | E-Z cord - The invention provides a retractable cell phone charger cord comprising a product line of cell phone chargers, each featuring an internal, spring-loaded reel to take up the cord, designed for use with a standard, 110-volt household electrical outlet, or a 12-volt adapter for use in an automobile. The charger casing is fabricated of injection-molded thermoplastic material. The charging cord and phone-plug emerge from a slot or recess in the bottom of the charger unit. In order to release the mechanism and reel-in or retract the cord, the exterior of the charger unit is equipped with a simple, spring-loaded release button. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120229090 | CHARGER FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charger includes a power supply generating a direct current power supply potential, an output transistor, a USB connector, a controller, and a resistor bridge circuit. The controller has a potential setting circuit which sets the potentials of the first and second connection nodes of the resistor bridge circuit to a middle potential between a power supply potential and a ground potential in a first mode, and sets the potentials of the first and second connection nodes to the power supply potential in a second mode. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120249072 | CHARGING APPRARATUS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A charging apparatus is used to support and charge an electronic device | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120256589 | VEHICLE - A vehicle externally chargeable includes a power storage device, an AC/DC converter, an inlet, a first power line, at least one connector inserted in the first power line, and a second power line. To the inlet, a charging cable can be connected to transfer electric power from an external power source. The first power line is connected to the inlet and the AC/DC converter. The second power line is branched from a path that is located on the first power line and that connects the connector and the AC/DC converter to each other. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120262116 | CHARGING SYSTEM - A portable charging system includes a bag configured to receive an electronic device, a battery, a docking station, a charging apparatus and a cord. Another portable system includes a bag, a charging system, and a cord for charging an electronic device. A battery includes a battery cell for storing energy, an external case surrounding the battery cell, and an electrical contact for transmitting electricity therethrough. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120262117 | CHARGING SYSTEM - A portable system for charging an electronic device has a charging system located within a bag, and an audio notification module for indicating a charging status of at least one of the battery charging system and the electronic device. Another portable system has a charging system located within a bag with a charging port accessible from an exterior of the bag. A charging apparatus is configured to connect to the charging port through the bag to provide power to the charging system. Yet another portable system has a charging system located within a bag with a battery check button accessible from an exterior of the bag and lights visible from an exterior of the bag. Upon activation of the battery check button by a user, a light module is configured to illuminate the lights to provide information regarding a state of charge of the charging system. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120286731 | BATTERY CHARGER - A battery charger includes a base, a plug formed on the base and electrically connected to an external power source, an interface formed on the base and electrically connecting an external device, a clamp formed on the base and fixing and electrically connecting a battery, and a controller embedded in the base and electrically connected to the plug, the clamp, and the interface. The controller is able to boost the battery voltage to a rated charging voltage of the external device and conducting the voltage to the interface to charge the external device. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130020995 | POWER SUPPLY DEVICE HAVING A STANDBY POWER CUTOFF STRUCTURE - A power supply device having a standby power cutoff structure, according to the present invention, comprises: a power supply unit which has a plug connected to a socket in order to be supplied with external power, converts the external power appropriately for a power supply target device, and generates self-operating power; a connector unit which includes a power supply terminal connected to a connection terminal of the power supply target device, and a power supply terminal connected to a connection terminal of the power supply target device to supply power to the power supply target device, and opens or blocks a power supply path between the external power and the power supply unit in response to a switching driving signal received from the power supply unit; and a cable for connecting the power supply unit and the connector unit, wherein the power supply unit checks the state of power supplied through a switching unit to output the switching driving signal to the switching unit such that the switching unit cuts off a power supply when it is determined according to the checked power supply state that a battery of the currently connected power supply target device is fully charged and/or the power supply device is turned off | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130057215 | ATTACHABLE CHARGER - Disclosed is an attachable charger for a handheld electronic device comprising an attachable receptacle within which the device is snugly received, a power plug comprising prongs for insertion into an AC power socket, the power plug extending from the attachable receptacle, a power processing assembly for processing the power received at the AC socket into power suitable for charging the device, and a connector for connecting the processing assembly and the handheld device so as to convey the power from the processing assembly to the device. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130141046 | Charger with Multi-sided Arrangement - A charger for a plurality of rechargeable batteries includes a charger housing, a charging circuitry and a multi-sided charging arrangement. The charger housing defines a connecting side, and a plurality of charging sides. The charging circuitry is supported by the charger housing. The multi-sided charging arrangement includes a charger connector movably mounted to the connecting side of the housing. The multi-sided charging arrangement also electrically connects the charging circuitry to an external AC power source. The multi-sided charging arrangement further contains a plurality of charging slots indently formed on the charging sides of the charger housing respectively, wherein each of the charging slots is arranged to accommodate one of the rechargeable batteries so that each of the charging sides is arranged to be used for charging the rechargeable batteries by connecting the charger connector to the external AC power source. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130175992 | USB WALL PLATE CHARGER - A USB wall plate charger for charging an external electronic device is mountable to a common 120 volt AC wall outlet, and includes a power supply to convert the 120 volts AC to +5 volts DC, and a charging profile configuration circuit. A charging profile selection switch is provided for the user to select a desired charging profile that is compatible with the electronic device to be charged. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130221922 | UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS CHARGING DEVICE - A charging device includes a charger provided with a first transmission line and a second transmission line respectively on two ends thereof. Two respective first ends of the first and second transmission lines are connected with a circuit in the charger. The second end of the first transmission line has a USB connector so as to be connected with the USB interfaces of electronic products. The second end of the second transmission line has a connector which is connectable to a Lithium battery. The charger charges the Lithium batteries via the USB interfaces of the electronic products. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130234666 | INTELLIGENT IDENTIFICATION CHARGING METHOD AND CHARGING DEVICE, AND CONNECTOR - An intelligent identification charging method includes the steps of: monitoring the voltage signal at the detection pin of the connector; generating a first voltage control signal according to the voltage signal at the detection pin; regulating the output voltage according to the first voltage control signal; and outputting the output voltage via the first charging pin of connector. A corresponding voltage is output by gathering a signal at the detection pin of the connector, and controlling the voltage according to the gathered signal at the detection pin so as to charge for the different electronic devices, which solves the problem that power adapters of all kinds of electronic products are not matched with each other. The intelligent identification charging device can be compatible with the connection of a USB interface, so that it can charge for the electronic device by the USB connector. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130241488 | PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY - In one aspect, the present disclosure describes an apparatus that may include a battery unit including one or more lithium-ion battery cells, and a charging unit configured with a first automatic shut-off, where the automatic shut-off is responsive to detection of an upper threshold voltage level of the battery unit. The apparatus may include an inverter configured with a second automatic shut-off, where the second automatic shut-off is responsive to detection of a lower threshold voltage level of the battery unit, and an input connection functionally connected to the charging unit. The apparatus may be configured to isolate the battery unit from the inverter responsive to detecting both (a) the input connection is disconnected from an input voltage source, and (b) the inverter is shut off. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130241489 | Cell Phone Docking Charger - The present invention discloses a cell phone docking charge that is used on a wall receptacle. To improve an existing cell phone docking charger that requires a transmission line, a cell phone recharge connector and a charging unit of the present invention are combined. The recharge connector and an AC plug are rotatable separately and can be rotated out for containing, so as to facilitate carrying by a user. The recharge connector is equipped with plural types and can be rotated open at various angles. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130271081 | MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE STORAGE AND CHARGING SYSTEM - A mobile electronic device storage and charging system includes a housing for accommodating mobile electronic devices, which includes a wheeled hollow base frame shell equipped with a retractable handle and carrying handles, a cover shell for covering the wheeled hollow base frame shell, and two sliding rail assemblies hinged between the hollow base frame shell and the cover shell at different elevations for enabling the cover shell to be opened from the wheeled hollow base frame shell through 90° angle and then moved to one lateral side relative to the wheeled hollow base frame shell, a transmission control system, which includes a power management unit and a connector module controllable to charge mobile electronic devices and to link mobile electronic devices to the internet, and a power cable for electrically connecting the power management unit to an external power source for power input. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130278215 | Case For Portable Electronic Device With Integral Detachable Power Converter For Battery Charging - An auxiliary device case for portable electronic devices provides physical protection from abrasion and mishandling. The device case includes an integral power converter module with small form factor. The power converter module is provided to power and recharge the internal batteries of the portable electronic device, and is stored within the case when not in use. The power converter module is removable from the case for connection to a wall power receptacle and is connected to the case by means of a retractable cord. The power converter module may include retractable blades and a hinged cord attachment to minimize the overall volume when stored within the case. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130300366 | CHARGER - A charger includes a charging body having a base body, two insertion pins apart assembled to a front end of the base body, and at least one USB port equipped in a rear end of the base body. A power plug includes a plug part, a socket part mounted to the plug part and defining two inserting slots, and two electrical terminals located between the socket part and the plug part and each having a pair of contact portions. The plug part has a group of power pins of which one end electrically connects with the electrical terminals and the other end projects outward for plugging in a wall socket. The power plug can be removably attached to the charging body by means of plugging the insertion pins into the corresponding inserting slots to electrically clamp the insertion pin between the contact portions of the corresponding electrical terminal respectively. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130300367 | Rechargeable Power Supply Device - A portable, rechargeable lithium battery power supply device that can power home electronics or home lights or appliances is disclosed in the present invention. Said device comprises a lithium ion battery, an AC/DC inverter, a diode, a charger and a outlet. Said device provides 120 volt direct current power to home electronics or home light or appliances. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130320925 | CHARGER AND CHARGING ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - A charger includes a reel box, an input port, an output port, restore mechanisms, and a power converter. The input port includes an input cable received in the reel box and an input connector connecting with the input cable. The input cable extends beyond the reel box a certain distance. The output port includes an output cable received in the reel box and an output connector connecting with the output cable. The output cable extends beyond the reel box a certain distance. The restore mechanisms is received in the reel box. The power converter is received in the reel box. One end of the power converter connects with the input port, and the other end of the power converter connects with the output port. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140021922 | BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS AND BATTERY CHARGING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a battery charging apparatus. The battery charging apparatus includes a charging plug receiving an AC power supplied from an outside, a plurality of charging units individually converting the AC power received through the charging plug into a DC power, a battery storing the DC power output through at least one of the charging units, and a charging control unit comparing a specification of the battery with specifications of the charging units, determining at least one of the charging units to be used for charging of the battery, and controlling the charging of the battery by the at least one charging unit that is determined. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140042969 | MULTI-SOURCE POWER ADAPTER - A multi-source power adapter includes multiple adapter interfaces for connecting the charger unit or another electronic device to a power source, such as a standard power outlet, a car charger port, an airplane charger port, or a USB interface. In a preferred embodiment, the multi-source adapter unit provides an all-in-one charger adapter in a compact, lightweight unit. The charger adapter includes a body enclosing electrical connections; a wall plug interface operatively connected in the body and configured for insertion into a wall socket; a car charger interface formed on the body and configured for connection into a car socket; and a power output port formed in the body, and connected with the wall plug interface and with the car charger interface via the electrical connections enclosed in the body. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140091765 | Traveler Charger Kit - A traveler charger kit includes a storage housing having an access opening, and a receiving cavity, a charger cover, a charging circuitry, a power input plug provided on the storage housing to electrically connect to the charging circuitry, and a charging terminal received in the receiving cavity and is electrically connected to the charging circuitry. The traveler charger kit is arranged to operate between a carrying mode and a charging mode, wherein in the charging mode, the charging terminal is extended to selectively and electrically connect to at least one electronic device for charging thereof, wherein in the carrying mode, the charging terminal is selectively disposed in the receiving cavity which is detachably covered by the charger cover so as to reduce the traveler charger kit into a compact size for convenient carrying. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140111159 | Portable Device Charger - A charger for charging electronic devices, including a top having a perforated portion and a housing, the housing including a rechargeable battery; one or more cables electrically coupled to the battery; one or more cable retractors; two or more legs extending from the housing supporting the charger on a surface; one or more windows arranged between the legs that extend only partially toward the surface such that the cables and a charging head may pass through the space between the windows and the surface when the cables are in an extended state. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140152257 | COMPACT PORTABLE BATTERY CHARGER - A compact portable power charger having an internal rechargeable battery is provided with a wall plug interface and a car charger interface selectively and independently connected to the charger as power input interfaces for recharging the internal battery when the charger is connected to respective external power sources via the interfaces. Each interface is pivotably movable between an extended position where the interface projects outwardly away from the charger housing for use and a retracted position for storage of the interface within a respective cavity formed in the charger housing. The charger further includes a power output interface, such as a power connection port, operatively connected to the internal battery for providing an electrical charge from the internal battery to an electronic device when the electronic device is connected to the charger via the power output interface. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140176071 | CELL PHONE CHARGER - A cell phone charger that charges a cell phone and includes: prongs that are retractable and are plugged into an electrical outlet, a prong base that the prongs are assembled on, a rack gear that is connected to the prong base and has a rack gear hole, an extension gear that is engaged with the rack gear and is rotated to move the rack gear between a retracted position and an extended position, a spring that provides a force to place the rack gear and prongs is the retracted position, a retraction activator that controls a lock pin based on a retraction signal, a controller that generates the retraction signal and transmits the retraction signal to the retraction activator, and a voltage converter that converts provides a DC voltage and charges the cell phone. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140232341 | CHARGING STAND - Provided is a charging stand which, with a simple structure, prevents a force applied to a power cord from being transmitted directly to a connecting portion between the charging stand and the power cord. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140253038 | MOBILE DEVICES AND CASES WITH BUILT-IN POWER SUPPLIES - Battery recharging apparatus for smart phones and other mobile devices eliminates the need to carry a separate charger and/or cord. A cradle receiving the portable electronic device includes a plug with at least two prongs configured to plug into a wall outlet supplying AC line voltage. A power supply in the case converts the AC line voltage into a low DC voltage, and a connector, configured to mate with the power input connector, provides the low DC voltage to the portable electronic device. The plug may include pivoting prongs that fold into the case during periods of non-use. Alternatively, a plug may be provided with a retractable cord enabling a user to extend the cord and plug for charging purposes and retract the cord and plug into the case during periods of non-use. The case may further include an auxiliary rechargeable battery. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140300321 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CHARGING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING DEVICE SUPPORTING THE SAME - A method for controlling a charging of an electronic device is provided. The method includes detecting a connection of a charging device, providing a connection control signal for the charging device, forming a communication channel with the charging device, and determining a charging power level based on the communication channel. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140333263 | ELECTRONIC CHARGING DEVICE - An apparatus for providing electrical power, including an electrically non-conductive generally cube-shaped housing, an electrical power supply operationally connected and positioned in the housing, a first plurality of power outlets electrically connected to power supply for connecting three-prong plugs, a second plurality of power outlets for connecting male USB connectors, and a power cord operationally connected to the power. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140375268 | CHARGER WITH REPLACEABLE PLUG - A charger with a replaceable plug includes a charger body; a groove is provided on an end portion of a lateral surface of the charger body, and a folding plug is hinged in the groove. A removable plug is also plugged in the groove, and the removable plug is formed of a support, conductive pins and positioning raised ribs disposed on the support, and conductive metal elastic pieces connected with the conductive pins; an end face of the positioning raised ribs, facing the conductive pins of the folding plug is provided with connecting holes matching the conductive pins, and the conductive metal elastic pieces are arranged in the connecting holes. When the positioning raised ribs are plugged into the groove, the conductive metal elastic pieces are tightly connected with the conductive pins of the folding plug. The present invention is simple in structure and convenient to use. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150008880 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC SENSING MECHANISM AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF - A method of operation of a power supply system includes: providing a source voltage with a power source; generating a device voltage with the source voltage; monitoring the source voltage and the device voltage; and supplying the device voltage to a mobile device with the device voltage controlled by a control unit. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150015204 | DETACHABLY INTEGRATED BATTERY CHARGER FOR MOBILE CELL PHONES AND LIKE DEVICES - A cell phone charger comprises a main body having embedded therein a charging circuit configured to receive line AC voltage and to convert it to a DC voltage suitable for charging the mobile device. AC prongs fold into the body in a stowed position and a connection structure formed integrally with the main body grasps onto and holds the charger secured to the cell phone device. In a preferred embodiment, the AC prongs pivot independently and lie flat against an outside surface of the main body. In a further embodiment, the AC prongs are concealed by a cover plate in their stowed position. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150084590 | MULTI-CELLULAR CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND METHOD OF USE - A new and useful multi-cellular charging station for electronic devices which provides public access to electrical power for the purpose of charging electronic devices such as mobile phones, is secure, accepts payment, and is configurable. Typical situations and settings that would benefit from the availability of such an invention would be tourist areas, bars, lounges, lobbies and other spaces frequented by the public. The apparatus essentially comprises a plurality of locking cells, with a charging means in each. Said cells can be adjoined in a variety of configurations. The invention can further comprise an enclosure and centralized payment means. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150130416 | Sliding charging and synchronization security drawer - A drawer and drawer insert with an electronic panel for charging and synchronizing an electronic device are disclosed. The drawer includes a receiving area positioned at a front and a flat bottom extending along a first plane and ending at a bottom transition area; and a trough or drawer belly positioned rearward of the receiving area, the trough including a trough bottom starting at the transition area and inclined down away from the front of the drawer at an angle substantially less than 90 degrees with respect to the first plane; and an electronic panel including a surface with an electronic device charging port, the surface aligning with a second plane inclining up toward a rear of the drawer, the second plane meeting the first plane at an angle substantially less than 90 degrees. The charging port may include an electric plug and a USB port. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150137757 | SELF UNPLUGGING POWER CONNECTOR WITH LOAD CURRENT SENSING - A self unplugging power connector for charging mobile devices is provided. The self unplugging power connector includes electrical contact members for an electrical outlet, a release mechanism to remove the electrical contact members from the outlet and a current sensing circuit to activate the release mechanism when the circuit senses a current reduction. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150295438 | VERSATILE PLUG AND PLAY CHARGING STATION - A plug-and-play addition to a traditional electrical outlet that upgrades it to a universally compatible charging station. The unit can be plugged directly into an ordinary electrical outlet or can be secured to the wall with a screw. A removable pod module couples to a docking module plugged into the wall. A positive interface between the two modules holds them together, and an internal battery in the pod module is automatically charged. The interface may be frictionally enhanced with rubberized contact surfaces and magnetic latches. Both modules include integrated flexible charging cables with a variety of connectors for external devices. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150311733 | SMART PHONE AND/OR CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICE CHARGER SYSTEM - A consumer electronics charging device having a pair of rotatable blades, wherein the blades are rotatable from a deployed position in which ends of the blades are inserted into a standard wall outlet to a retracted position to decrease the overall thickness of the charger. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150349555 | Retractable Charging Device - A retractable charging device for charging mobile electronic devices and the like. The retractable charging device includes a housing having a spool therein, on which an elongated charging cable is wound. The charging cable extends outward from the housing through an aperture thereon. The end of the charging cable includes an input adapter for insertion into a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or the like. The spool is spring-biased so that the charging cable can be wound on the spool and fully stored within the housing. The cable can be extended from the housing for use in charging a mobile electronic device. Further, the housing includes an electrical plug thereon for connection to an electrical outlet. The electrical plug is rotatable and includes prongs that can pivot outward from the housing for use or that can be folded for storage. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150349580 | Charging Device and Method for Commonly Charging Multiple Digital Electronic Devices - A charging device for commonly charging multiple digital electronic devices has a housing, a charge control unit and multiple outlet strips. The charge control unit is mounted inside the housing and has multiple relays. The outlet strips are electrically connected to the charge control unit with each outlet strip electrically connected to one of the relays. A charging method corresponding to the charging device is performed by the charge control unit without the need of users' configuration during a charge cycle. The charge method automatically determines if the outlet strips can simultaneously supply power to charge during each charge schedule of the charge cycle. At least one outlet strip supplies power to charge during each charge schedule and each outlet strip can supplies power to charge once, thereby achieving optimization for charging process with automatic determination and enhancing charging efficiency and users' operational convenience. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160013637 | TRANSIENT VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR BRIDGE RECTIFIER | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160020617 | ELECTRONIC CHARGING DEVICE - Disclosed is a portable rechargeable device which accepts alternating current as an input, stores the power internally in a DC battery, and then provides alternating current output power. The device is designed to accommodate virtually all portable electronic devices such as iPhones®, other cell phones, iPads®, other tablets, MacBooks® and other portable computers. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160056649 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an electronic device body and a connector component. The electronic device body includes a housing and at least two terminals. The connector component is detachably connected to the electronic device body. The connector component includes a connector casing and at least two pins. When the connector component is connected to the electronic device body in a first mode, the pins are in a first extended direction. When the connector component is connected to the electronic device body in a second mode, the pins are in a second extended direction. An angle is formed between the first and second extended directions. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160141903 | POWER CHARGER FOR MOBILE DEVICES - A power charger device. The power charger device may include a body with power prongs extending from the body, power prong receptacles, and a data transfer plug receptacle. A circuit may provide power from the power prongs to the power prong receptacles and the data transfer plug receptacle. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160172885 | Charging System | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160380458 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO BE DIRECTLY CHARGED - An electronic system may include a charging device and an electronic device. The charging device may include an input port, a charge circuit, a storage, and a connector device. The charging device may receive a direct current (DC) voltage at the input port. The charge circuit may receive the DC voltage and provide a charged voltage to the storage. The electronic device may include a body, a battery, a first pad directly on the battery and a second pad directly on the battery. The battery may receive the DC charged voltage when the electronic device is coupled to the charging device. | 12-29-2016 |
