Abstract: A charging station can simultaneously charge various types of battery-powered devices including two-way radios and power tools. The charging station includes multiple charging cups positioned on a charging base and can be made customizable by providing a variety of replaceable charging cups from which the multiple charging cups can be chosen. The replaceable charging cups can each be configured to allow one or more of the battery-powered devices to be inserted for charging.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 25, 2022
Date of Patent:
June 16, 2026
Assignee:
Advanced Wireless Communications
Inventors:
Kenneth James Coons, Bernard Frederick Brondum, III
Abstract: Herein is disclosed a method, system, and apparatus for dettering theft of portable electronice devices. A portable electronic device is rendered incapable of properly operating after being powered down, without at least some exposure for some time to a given stimulus during a subsequent power-up sequence. A source of the stimulus is provided within a locality from which the devices are not to be removed. Transmission of the stimulus is limited to a region of space within the locality.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 19, 2001
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2006
Assignee:
Advanced Wireless Communications
Inventors:
Paul Michael Kulseth, Peter Alan Blakeley