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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188713 | Fixed charging socket for digital devices An embedded charging socket includes a case and an AC-to-DC circuit. The case is combined with a positioning slot of a panel, so as to be fixed on a specific position, for example, a wall surface, through the panel. The case has an AC input end disposed on one side ... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8169187 | Multifunctional 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. T... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8125184 | 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... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8058839 | Portable electric charging adaptor for electronic devices A portable electric device charging connector arrangement comprising a socket, a power supply connected to the socket, the socket including a female USB connector; an adapter comprising a housing and a male USB plug extending from the housing; a mounting arranged to... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8049462 | Universal serial bus charger circuit and charging method The present invention discloses a universal serial bus (USB) charging circuit, comprising: a charging path for charging a battery from a USB host; a charging switch located on the charging path; a current sensing circuit for sensing current information on the chargi... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8049461 | Dummy battery apparatus The invention discloses a dummy battery apparatus (30), configured for supplying power to a portable electronic device (10). The portable electronic device (10) has a circuit board (13), which sets at least one testing port (130). ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8022668 | 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 rec... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7999507 | Power tool having mating battery terminals A battery for use with, and electronically connected to a power tool having at least one electronic tool contact. The battery includes a battery housing, at least one battery cell disposed in the battery housing, and at least one terminal socket disposed within the ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7990104 | Mobile charger receptacle configured with universal serial bus (USB), cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) plug and control firmware The present invention is a mobile charger receptacle configured with universal serial bus (USB), cigarette lighter adapter (CLA) plug, and control firmware, comprising a housing, a cigarette lighter adapter plug disposed on the one side of the housing, and a USB plu... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7986127 | Communication device with a USB port for charging 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. T... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7982428 | Apparatus and method of recharging a battery using a USB device in a portable device An apparatus and a method of recharging a battery of a portable device using a USB are provided. In the method, a recharge unit of the portable device detects a voltage of the battery, and recharges the battery with a maximum recharge current of the USB. An amount o... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7768230 | Pressure relief valve for a battery charger A battery charger (10) comprising a housing (15) enclosing battery charging electronics (11), an interface (12) connectable to a mains outlet, and a charging current output interface. An aperture (71) is formed in a wall (75... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7737657 | 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. T... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7719228 | Portable battery recharge station for secondary batteries A system and method for recharging secondary batteries. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a supervisory circuit, a voltage converter, a portable power source, and one or more of a holder and a socket. The holder is adapted to receive a specific type ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7701168 | Universal serial bus charger device A device may include a first connector configured to connect to a portable device and a second connector configured to connect to a power source. The device may also include circuitry configured to provide a first charging current to the portable device via the firs... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7692403 | Power control apparatus A power control apparatus and method for an electronic device is provided, which utilizes a charge current control module and a feedback signal control module to transfer the power control signal to a remote-controlled adapter through a feedback circuit, to control ... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7688026 | Energy storage mobile charging adapter and energy storing method for the same An energy storage mobile charging adapter is disclosed, in which the output terminal of an AC/DC isolated converter circuit board are connected with input terminals of a charging adapter circuit board, a commercial power plug is connected with the input terminals of... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7663340 | Battery operated extension cord A battery operated extension cord that includes a housing, a rechargeable battery pack, a pair of 125-volt alternating current receptacles, a power inverter to convert the voltage direct current from the battery to the required alternating current, a charger, and a ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7629766 | Adapter system for battery-powered tools An adapter system for providing power to a portable power tool when the original equipment rechargeable battery is removed from the tool and carried separately by the user includes a power tool connector having a contact member configured for insertion into the tool... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7573231 | Recharging terminal Provided is an interterminal connection structure capable of eliminating the precipitate adhering to the terminal with the installation operation, securing the electrically connected state of the terminal between a pair of members, and easily accommodating to design... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7453233 | Adapter system and method for powering a 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. T... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7439708 | Battery charger with control of two power supply circuits To reduce power consumption when charging a secondary battery is not performed, a first power supply circuit is disabled but a second power supply circuit is enabled when the secondary battery is unloaded from a battery charger. Both the first and second power suppl... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439851 | Cab receptacle with indicator light An electrical indicator system and a method for operating the system includes a plug adapted to be electrically coupled to a power source remote from the vehicle and an indicator adapted to be mounted to the vehicle at a visible location. The indicator is operable t... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7439709 | Charger unit for an electronic device including a system for protective storage of an adapter plug A charger unit for an electronic device that includes a housing, a plurality of charging contacts provided on the housing, and a recess provided in the housing, preferably on a rear face thereof. A plug having a plurality of prongs may be selectively attached to and... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7435094 | Battery plug structure The present invention provides an improved structure for a battery plug, wherein plug contacts are plugged into a plug socket to supply electric power, which is conducted to conducting wires. Magnets serve as electrical connecting interfaces when the conducting wire... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7417404 | Power recharger for use with robot cleaner A power recharger for use with a robot cleaner has a recharging terminal to which a battery terminal of the robot cleaner is docked and an anchor member on a rear side of the body of the recharging unit. The anchor member fills in the space defined between the wall ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7414382 | Injector with continuous battery charger system A battery charger system, for use with an injector system, comprises a power supply and a battery pack. The power supply converts AC power to DC power. The battery pack includes a battery and a charging module. The module monitors the operating mode of the injector ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7375491 | Battery charge circuit with multi-charge stage and method thereof A charge circuit having multi charge stages for charging at least one battery includes: a first current generating circuit for generating a first charge power having a first charge current in pulse form with a first frequency and a first charge voltage to charge the... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7365514 | Battery charger A universal battery charger is described for accommodating a range of batteries. An adapter or connector is provided for each different type of battery which engages the standard housing including the main power supply. The adapter includes electronics which control... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7363522 | Apparatus and methods for information handling system with power supply device with variable output power An information handling system includes a power source configured to provide a plurality of power levels to a load. At least one of the plurality of power levels corresponds to a level obtained by de-rating a capacity of the power source from a nominal design specif... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347543 | Image forming apparatus An image forming apparatus is featured with excellent operability of storage at the time of non-use, as well as excellent operability of charging the battery, in addition to such advantages as thin and battery-driven, and preferably suitable for portable use. A crad... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7339350 | Electrical combination including a battery pack An electrical combination, a method and a power tool. An electrical combination may includes an electrical component including a component housing, and an electrical circuit supported by the component housing, a first terminal assembly at least electrically connecta... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7338328 | Cigarette lighter adapter device that interfaces with an external device via a port interface A CLA device comprises a CLA plug that is insertable into an external CLA socket, for example, a DC CLA socket inside a vehicle. The CLA device has a housing coupled to the CLA plug, for example, by integration or via a tethered wire, with the housing having a suppo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7333314 | Power controller, power control method, information processor, and power control program A power control unit that can perform preventing a secondary battery from generating heat and preventing power supply from being suddenly shut off. Supply of power from a secondary battery to a system unit is controlled by a power control unit. At this time, the pow... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7330351 | Mobile power adapter A mobile power adapter having an electric socket for power input, multiple adapter ports for power output, a power supply unit for converting input power supply into desired output power supply for output through the adapter ports, and a monitoring unit for monitori... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7311424 | Combined adjustable work light and multi-power cord assembly A combined work light and dual power cord device includes a light-emitting assembly including a protective cage with an access door. A handle is rotatably conjoined to the light-emitting assembly that has a corrugated outer surface. An axial bore is formed along an ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7287301 | Utility vacuum A utility vacuum that may be configured to employ a disposable bag or removable and reusable container for the collection of dirt and debris that are drawn into the utility vacuum. The utility vacuum may employ one or more movable legs that are movable between an ex... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7280376 | Primary side voltage sense for AC/DC power supplies capable of compensation for a voltage drop in the secondary In a method and system for providing isolated power, a flyback controller includes a transformer operable to receive a primary voltage input and generate a secondary voltage output. A switch electrically coupled in series with a primary side of the transformer recei... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7272008 | Portable power inverter with pass through device A portable power inverter having a pass through device to facilitate connection and operation of both A.C. and D.C. power consuming devices to a single outlet of a single D.C. power source. Inverter circuitry is electrically coupled to the external D.C. power source... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270579 | Recharging unit The invention is a recharging unit having an efficiently designed recharging base and at least one rechargeable implement, which also serve as an advertising means. The recharging base has two electrical prongs on the rear surface and at least one orifice on at leas... | 09/18/2007 |
