Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a power device for an electronic device, such as a charger for a portable rechargeable device and/or an AC adapter. The power device includes switching circuitry for de-powering at least a portion of the power device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 21, 2011
Publication date:
August 4, 2011
Applicant:
Volstar Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
Valerie L. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, James McGinley
Abstract: A reduced plug-size charger plug for power conversion is disclosed utilizing a pair of blades that are slidably mounted into a charger housing, obviating the need for insertion molding. To promote and maintain electrical contact while minimizing package size and charger plug cost, a pair of spring contacts are provided for electrically connecting the blades with internal circuitry.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 26, 2021
Assignee:
Volstar Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
James W. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, David P. Marcussen