Patents Assigned to Voltstar Technologies, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130093381Abstract: A power charger circuit converts input energy to DC output energy, with the input energy flowing in a first direction such as via a cable having multiple conductors to provide the output energy, with the power charger including at least one switch having an open state and a closed state, the open state to interrupt the flow of input energy and the power charging circuit allowing for energy flow in a second direction opposite the first direction so that the switch may be moved to the closed state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: VOLTSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James McGINLEY, Donald Rimdzius
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Patent number: 8242359Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Voltstar Technologies Inc.Inventors: Valerie L. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, James McGinley
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Publication number: 20120062182Abstract: Described herein is technology for, among other things, a power supply for connection with and supplying power to an electronic device, and/or for charging a battery thereof. The power supply includes an input for receiving input power, an output for providing DC output power to the electronic device, and circuitry operable to determine an attribute of the battery and adjusting a charging characteristic of the power supply based on the attribute.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: Voltstar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Donald Rimdzius, James W. McGinley, Dominic James Hogan
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Publication number: 20110260555Abstract: A cable assembly for use with any power cable for an electrical device, the cable assembly including a remotely locatable switch for connecting or disconnecting the electrical device from power draw. Also, a cable assembly for a power device such as a charger for providing output power to an electronic device is disclosed, the cable assembly including two pairs of wires wherein a first pair provides output power for the electronic device and a second pair includes a switch for turning off the charger. The cable assembly allows the switch to be located remotely from a charger housing for the converter circuitry and remotely from a power source such as an outlet, and allows the switch to be generally co-located with and operable at the connector for connecting the power device with the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: October 27, 2011Applicant: VOLTSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James W. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, Valerie L. McGinley, Dominic James Hogan
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Publication number: 20110254506Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Voltstar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James W. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, David P. Marcusen
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Patent number: 7960648Abstract: A cable assembly for use with any power cable for an electrical device, the cable assembly including a remotely locatable switch for connecting or disconnecting the electrical device from power draw. Also, a cable assembly for a power device such as a charger for providing output power to an electronic device is disclosed, the cable assembly including two pairs of wires wherein a first pair provides output power for the electronic device and a second pair includes a switch for turning off the charger. The cable assembly allows the switch to be located remotely from a charger housing for the converter circuitry and remotely from a power source such as an outlet, and allows the switch to be generally co-located with and operable at the connector for connecting the power device with the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Voltstar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James W. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, Valerie McGinley, Dominic James Hogan
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Patent number: 7910834Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is direct to a cable assembly for use with any power cable for an electrical device. The cable assembly includes a remotely locatable switch for connecting or disconnecting the electrical device from power draw. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a cable assembly for a power device, such as a charger, for providing output power to an electronic device. The cable assembly includes two pairs of wires, wherein a first pair provides output power for the electronic device and a second pair includes a switch for turning off the charger. The cable assembly allows the switch to be located remotely from a charger housing for the converter circuitry and remotely from a power source such as an outlet, and allows the switch to be generally co-located with and operable at the connector for connecting the power device with the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Voltstar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Valerie McGinley, James W. McGinley, Donald Rimdzius
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Patent number: 7910833Abstract: 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 when the electronic device is either not drawing power or is disconnected from the power device.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Voltstar Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Valerie L McGinley, Donald Rimdzius, James McGinley