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USB inductive charger

US8373387B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2010
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J50/402
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inductive charger adapter element includes a housing, a coil comprising electrically conductive material, the coil contained within the housing, the coil configured to inductively couple to an external primary coil; and a connector supported on the housing, the connector coupled to the coil and configured to couple the inductive charger adapter element to a port provided on a device, the connector including a first pair of conductors for providing power and charging current to a battery in the device.

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