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).
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Patent number: 8280455Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 8111039Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20110043167Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7893653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20100270971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7816885Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20100213899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20100201319Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7769413Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7714534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 20, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20090137156Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2009Publication date: May 28, 2009Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7489952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2004Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Patent number: 7471059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Ryan M. Bayne, Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd
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Publication number: 20040251873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Felipe O. Simoes, Colin N. Todd