Power adapters for powering and/or charging peripheral devices
US8222773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.
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