Patents Assigned to Tricopian, LLC
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Patent number: 11600892Abstract: Applications for use with a rechargeable power unit. In one embodiment, the rechargeable power unit is configured to be releasably connected to one or more interchangeable attachments having an electric functionality. In one embodiment, an electric device is configured having a compartment and connection portion configured to receive and use the rechargeable power unit as a power source. In some embodiments, the rechargeable power unit can be obtained or exchanged at a battery exchange machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 11087579Abstract: Two-way exchange vending can be performed by a two-way exchange based vending machine. The two-way exchange based vending machine can vend rechargeable batteries. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include a communications module, a dispensing module, a rejection module, and a receiving module. The communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. The dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. The receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 10529973Abstract: Applications for use with a rechargeable power unit. In one embodiment, the rechargeable power unit is configured to be releasably connected to one or more interchangeable attachments having an electric functionality. In one embodiment, an electric device is configured having a compartment and connection portion configured to receive and use the rechargeable power unit as a power source. In some embodiments, the rechargeable power unit can be obtained or exchanged at a battery exchange machine.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2014Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 10460547Abstract: Two-way exchange vending can be performed by a two-way exchange based vending machine. The two-way exchange based vending machine can vend rechargeable batteries. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include a communications module, a dispensing module, a rejection module, and a receiving module. The communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. The dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. The receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 9985451Abstract: A system and method for charging a plurality of batteries is disclosed. A battery charging hub may have a plurality of charging/discharging ports capable of applying varying charging programs based on the state of a battery. A battery charging hub may include wired or wireless communication ability to allow the battery charging hub to communicate with remote units regarding the state and quality of batteries at the charging hub. A virtual disposable battery is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2013Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 9870670Abstract: Two-way exchange vending can be performed by a two-way exchange based vending machine. The two-way exchange based vending machine can vend rechargeable batteries. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include a communications module, a dispensing module, a rejection module, and a receiving module. The communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. The dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. The receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Publication number: 20160028263Abstract: A system and method for charging a plurality of batteries is disclosed. A battery charging hub may have a plurality of charging/discharging ports capable of applying varying charging programs based on the state of a battery. A battery charging hub may include wired or wireless communication ability to allow the battery charging hub to communicate with remote units regarding the state and quality of batteries at the charging hub. A virtual disposable battery is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2013Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Patent number: 9077055Abstract: A rechargeable battery system can include features to facilitate determination of the charge state of a battery or a battery power unit. A rechargeable battery system can include a battery case that can hold a plurality of batteries. The batteries held by the battery case can include a tab located on a portion of the battery, such as, the terminal. The tab can include indicia of the charge state of the battery, and can be detached when the battery is at least partially discharged. The tab can facilitate determination of the charge state of the battery by allowing identification of batteries with the tab attached and batteries from which the tab has been detached.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Publication number: 20150045947Abstract: Two-way exchange vending can be performed by a two-way exchange based vending machine. The two-way exchange based vending machine can vend rechargeable batteries. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include a communications module, a dispensing module, a rejection module, and a receiving module. The communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. The dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. The receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Applicant: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau
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Publication number: 20140310165Abstract: Two-way vending can be performed by a two-way vending machine for vending rechargeable batteries. A two-way vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. A two-way vending machine can include a communications module, a payment module, a dispensing module, and a receiving module. A communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. A payment module can transact payment with the user. A dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. A receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Tricopian, LLCInventor: Chi W. Yau