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Multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-02-05
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Granted: 2003-09-30
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Expires: 2022-02-05
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a multipurpose USB connector for charging batteries of various portable electric apparatuses. A connector includes a main body, a circuit unit, an input connector, an output port, an output line, and a battery connecting base. The main body is a hollow casing consisting of a first half and a second half. The output connector, output port, and battery connecting base are electrically connected with the circuit board. The input connector is a universal serial bus (USB) connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Liao Sheng Hsin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector, comprising: a main hollow body defining a chamber; a circuit unit disposed in the chamber, the circuit unit having a circuit board; an input connector in electrical communication with said circuit board; an output port in electrical communication with said circuit board; and, a battery connecting base electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein the input connector is a universal serial bus connector for electrical connection to a first portable device, said output port being in electrical communication with a second portable device, said second portable device being selectively powered or recharged by either said first portable device or by a battery in electrical contact with said battery connecting base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector, comprising: a main hollow body defining a chamber; a circuit unit disposed in the chamber, the circuit unit having a circuit board; an input connector in electrical communication with said circuit board; an output port in electrical communication with said circuit board; and, a battery connecting base electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein the input connector is a universal serial bus connector for electrical connection to a first portable device, said output port being in electrical communication with a second portable device, said second portable device being selectively powered or recharged by either said first portable device or by a battery in electrical contact with said battery connecting base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein the main body consists of a first half and a second half.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein a clipping mechanism is located on a wall of the main body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein the main body is combined with a key ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein a switch is disposed on the circuit board and an opening is formed on the main body corresponding to the switch, wherein the switch protrudes from a surface of the main body by projecting through the opening, the switch controlling the on/off states of the light source.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein the input connector, output port, and battery connecting base are fixed on the main body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein an output line is connected with the output port, and a plug connected at a first end of the output line is connected with the output port and a connector is connected at a second end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein the output port is a connector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 1 wherein the circuit board comprises a light source and the main body has a light cover or hole corresponding to the light source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The multipurpose adaptor with a universal serial bus connector of claim 9 wherein the light source is a light emitting diode.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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