Portable storage apparatus and docking station employing a solar energy charging system for electronic devices
US7619884B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F3/04
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A portable storage apparatus and docking station employing a solar energy charging system for electronic devices is provided. According to one aspect, a portable storage apparatus can include a docking station coupled to a portion of the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can also include a docking interface coupled to the portable storage apparatus to secure the docking station to the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can further include a power source operable to couple converted solar energy to the docking station. The power source can be operable to power an electronic device coupled to the docking station. The portable storage apparatus can also include an antenna operable to be coupled to the docking station, and the antenna can extend away from the docking interface.
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