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Apparatus and method of recharging a handheld computing device using solar power

US6281425A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 2000
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S136/291
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method for recharging a handheld computing device using solar power is provided. A recharger housing includes a first slot for receiving a handheld computing device. A solar panel support member is slidably attached to the recharger housing. A solar panel is connected to the solar panel support member for recharging the handheld computing device when the solar panel support member is in an extended position.

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