Patents by Inventor Douglas Vine

Douglas Vine has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Adaptor to facilitate contactless charging in an electronic device
    Publication number: 20060061326
    Abstract: An adaptor for converting a conventional electronic device into one capable of being charged by a contactless charger is provided. The adaptor has a base member that couples to the electronic device, and a sliding member that includes a contact block for electrically coupling the adaptor to the electronic device. The base member includes a contactless pick-up coil for receiving energy from a conatactless charger. The base member is coupled to the electronic device, and the sliding member is moved from an extended position to a retracted position, thereby coupling the electrical contacts of the contact block to a charging receptacle on the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: March 23, 2006
    Inventors: Douglas Vine, Seng Chan, David DeMuro