Battery charger amusement device
US7030592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0044
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A battery charger amusement has a receptacle adapted to receive a rechargeable battery and an electronic circuit communicating information stored within the device that is independent of charge status. The battery charger can include a motion actuator so as to move during the battery recharge process or includes a synthesizer so as to utter spoken utterances that are independent of charge status during the process. The device is intended to encourage the use of rechargeable batteries over a disposable counterpart.
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