Proximity power pad

US8299751B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. · SG

Inventors

• Julie Anne Morris · Raleigh, US
• Philip John Jakes · Durham, US
• Michael Thano Matthews · Cary, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2009
• Grant date: Oct 30, 2012
• Expiry date: Dec 10, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A polygonal power pad includes an optional connector to connect to a power supply and a power network in the power pad. At least one power connector is coupled to the power network and is disposed on a periphery of the pad. The power connector is operable to receive and provide power to a provided adjacent pad. At least one power transfer coil embedded in the pad, is coupled to the power network to transfer power to a device proximate the pad.