Quick release battery and clip for portable device and method of implementing same
US6411062B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/342
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A personal electronic device, such as a wireless phone or personal digital assistant is separable from its primary battery when it is to be used. A smaller secondary battery within the device provides power during individual uses of the device. The secondary battery is recharged by the primary battery when the device is reconnected to the primary battery. Consequently, the device is lighter and less bulky when in use due to the absence of the primary battery unit. A belt clip is disposed on the primary battery unit so as to retain the primary battery unit on the user's belt or elsewhere when the device is separated.The separable portion of the device is releasably latched to the primary battery unit so as to be secured in place when not in use.
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