Patents by Inventor Felipe O. Simoes

Felipe O. Simoes 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).

  • Patent number: 8280455
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 8111039
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20110043167
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7893653
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20100270971
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7816885
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20100213899
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20100201319
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2010
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITED
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7769413
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7714534
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems and methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20090137156
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7489952
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The charging unit has a power converter for converting an input voltage to a desired output voltage. The output assembly is coupled to the charging unit for charging a battery of a mobile device. The first input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. A set of input assemblies is provided. An adapter for coupling a power cord to a receptacle associated with a power converter is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Patent number: 7471059
    Abstract: Multiple function current-sharing charging systems aid methods are provided. Where first and second rechargeable power supplies are connected to a charging system, a first charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a second charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply. Upon detection of a predetermined charge level of one of the rechargeable power supplies, a third charging current is provided to the first rechargeable power supply and a fourth charging current is provided to the second rechargeable power supply.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
  • Publication number: 20040251873
    Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The charging unit has a power converter for converting an input voltage to a desired output voltage. The output assembly is coupled to the charging unit for charging a battery of a mobile device. The first input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. A set of input assemblies is provided. An adapter for coupling a power cord to a receptacle associated with a power converter is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd