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US5567176A
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Two-purpose power supply device for computers
Assignee: Delta Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1994-12-20
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Granted: 1996-10-22
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Expires: 2014-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A power supply device including a circuit board securely mounted inside a housing, an AC receptacle securely securely fixed to one side of the housing for connecting city power supply to the circuit board, an electric connector and a socket securely fixed to the housing and electrically connected in parallel to the DC output terminal of the circuit board for connection to the battery chamber of a mobile computer directly or the external power input socket of a mobile computer by a cable.
Inventors
- 👤 Ming D. Chiou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:21
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/26; G06F1/263
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A power supply device for use with a mobile computer having a battery chamber, the device comprising: a housing, a circuit board securely mounted inside said housing, an AC receptacle securely fixed to said housing and electrically connected to said circuit board for connecting an AC power supply to said circuit board, wherein said circuit board has a DC output terminal connected in parallel with an electric connecter and a socket, said electric connector being securely fixed to said housing for electrical connection to the battery chamber of said mobile computer, said socket being securely fixed to said housing for connection to the external power input socket of said mobile computer by a cable, the size of said housing allowing said housing to be contained in the battery chamber of said mobile computer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A power supply device for use with a mobile computer having a battery chamber, the device comprising: a housing, a circuit board securely mounted inside said housing, an AC receptacle securely fixed to said housing and electrically connected to said circuit board for connecting an AC power supply to said circuit board, wherein said circuit board has a DC output terminal connected in parallel with an electric connecter and a socket, said electric connector being securely fixed to said housing for electrical connection to the battery chamber of said mobile computer, said socket being securely fixed to said housing for connection to the external power input socket of said mobile computer by a cable, the size of said housing allowing said housing to be contained in the battery chamber of said mobile computer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-22 | 2000-04-22 | 2000-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-22 | 2004-04-22 | 2004-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-22 | 2008-04-22 | 2008-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |