Abstract: A CLA device comprises a CLA plug that is insertable into an external CLA socket, for example, a DC CLA socket inside a vehicle. The CLA device has a housing coupled to the CLA plug, for example, by integration or via a tethered wire, with the housing having a support surface. A port interface connector in the CLA device engages with a complementary port interface connector of an external device at a cantilevered support point when the external device is attached to the CLA device.

Abstract: A CLA device comprises a CLA plug that is insertable into an external CLA socket, for example, a DC CLA socket inside a vehicle. The CLA device has a housing coupled to the CLA plug, for example, by integration or via a tethered wire, with the housing having a support surface. A port interface connector in the CLA device engages with a complementary port interface connector of an external device at a cantilevered support point when the external device is attached to the CLA device.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable device, which is electrically coupleable to an external power supply, comprising a base having a cup-shape to facilitate portability of the docking station and its ease of use. The docking station includes a docking cavity for docking the portable device. A mating connector disposed in the docking cavity provides electrical interconnection between the docking station and the portable device and a flexible support between the base and the docking cavity provides for electrical coupling between the mating connector and the external power supply.

Abstract: A jump starter is provided. The jump starter may be designed as a versatile, portable jump starter addressing the most common needs of power for a consumer. The jump starter may provide DC power, AC power, portable battery charging capability, and other power providing capabilities.

Abstract: A power station is provided. The power station may be designed as a versatile, portable power station addressing the most common needs of power for a consumer. The power station preferable can provide DC power, AC power, portable battery charging capability, and other power providing capabilities.

Abstract: A charger for charging portable batteries includes a housing, an internal battery charging circuit disposed in the housing and adapted to be couple to external power, an internal rechargeable battery disposed in the housing and electrically coupled to the internal charging circuit, and a portable battery charging compartment supported by the housing and adapted for receiving at least one portable rechargeable battery. An electrical circuit is coupled between the portable battery compartment on the one hand and to the internal battery charging circuit and the internal rechargeable battery on the other hand so that the at least one portable rechargeable battery and the internal rechargeable battery are charged by the internal battery charging circuit when the external power is coupled to the internal battery charging circuit. The at least one portable battery is charged by the internal battery when the external power is unavailable.

Abstract: A battery charger is provided. The battery charger may be designed as a versatile, portable battery charger addressing the most common needs of power for a consumer. The battery charger preferable can provide DC power, AC power, vehicular battery charging capability, portable battery charging capability, and other power providing capabilities.