Apparatus and method of recharging a handheld computing device using solar power
US6281425A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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