Abstract: A motorized shade apparatus for windows includes a power supply unit, such as a tube of large capacity batteries which may have long cycle life. All or all large system components can be hidden from view such as behind a valance or other covering. In an embodiment of the invention, the power supply current can be conveyed via integral connections with the motor/shade assembly. The system can be installed at-location in parts or modules. The valance, power supply, and motor assembly can be removed easily to replace components over time without complex mechanisms that increase cost or introduce disadvantages such as louder operational noises.

Abstract: A motorized shade apparatus for windows includes a power supply unit, such as a tube of large capacity batteries which may have long cycle life. All or all large system components can be hidden from view such as behind a valance or other covering. In an embodiment of the invention, the power supply current can be conveyed via integral connections with the motor/shade assembly. The system can be installed at-location in parts or modules. The valance, power supply, and motor assembly can be removed easily to replace components over time without complex mechanisms that increase cost or introduce disadvantages such as louder operational noises.

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.

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.