Abstract: A jump-start kit includes a control unit with a safety circuit and a portable power bank. The power bank and control unit are capable of jump-starting a 12 V car battery as well as charging at least one 5 V portable electronic device. The safety circuit includes a jump-start relay operatively connecting a power supply of the portable power bank to positive and negative jumper cable jacks, a microprocessor, and a voltage input analyzer of the control unit to enable or disable the jump-start relay.

Abstract: A laminated fabric article includes a first layer of shock absorbing visco-elastic fabric; a second layer of electromagnetic barrier metallized fabric; and a third layer of moisture barrier hydrophobic coated fabric. The fabric article also may include a fourth layer of shape-memory fabric. The article may be formed as a container or as a garment or a portion of a garment.

Abstract: A portable charger capable of jump starting a 12 V car battery includes a charger battery, a jump start circuit operatively electrically connected with the charger battery and with an ignition power outlet, and a microcontroller for coordinating safety functions to establish or interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit with the ignition power outlet. The ignition power outlet comprises a positive power socket, a negative power socket, a positive sensing socket and a negative sensing socket. The sensing sockets are electrically isolated from the power sockets, and the microcontroller senses voltage across the sensing sockets and is configured to interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit to the ignition power outlet until proper voltage is sensed across the sensing sockets.

Abstract: A portable charger is provided for charging electronic devices from a rechargeable internal battery. To accommodate multiple electronic devices, a portable charger unit is combined with multiple power output connection interfaces for connecting to more than one electronic device, as necessary, including connector cables attached to the charger housing or power connection ports. The charger also includes at least one power input connection interface for recharging the internal battery from an external power source, including an AC wall plug interface and a DC car charger interface, each connected to the charger housing and movable between a retracted, storage position and an extended use position. The power output connector cables can also be stored within storage cavities formed in the charger housing when not in use and extended therefrom for connection with electronic devices in need of recharging. The power connection ports can act as power inputs, power outputs, or both.

Abstract: A portable battery charger comprises a generally Y-shaped charger housing having a first end and a second end, with a power connection input interface on the first end for connection to a power source and power connection interfaces on the split portions of the second end of the housing that can act as either a power input, a power output, or both. A rechargeable battery internally disposed within the charger housing is operably connected with the power connection input interfaces, the power connection output interfaces, and a power indicator means for indicating the power capacity in the internal battery unit. The charger includes additional emergency features, such as a light operable as a flashlight, a sharp edge or razor blade for cutting items as needed, and a sharp tip capable of break glass as needed. Further, the charger housing may include hardened portions capable of being used as a hammer.

Abstract: A portable power charging kit includes a portable power charging unit comprising a charger housing and a unit of clothing adapted for receiving the portable power charging unit and for aligning the portable power charging unit to an electronic device to be recharged.

Abstract: A power adapter has an adapter housing, AC to DC power conversion circuitry disposed within the adapter housing, a positive power contact and a negative power contact disposed on the adapter housing and operatively connected with the power conversion circuitry, AC wall outlet prongs mounted in one of the faces and operatively connected with the power conversion circuitry, a DC power connection interface connected by a cable to the adapter housing, wherein the cable operatively connects the DC power connection interface with the power conversion circuitry; and a magnet disposed in the first face of the adapter housing. The magnet and the power contacts of the power adapter mate with corresponding magnet and power contacts of a battery unit, which also includes a battery housing and an electrolyte disposed within the battery housing.

Abstract: A portable charger is capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as charging 5V portable electronic devices. The charger includes a charger battery; a power supply operatively connected with the charger battery; at least one USB output jack operatively connected with the power supply for providing +5V USB power; and positive and negative jumper cable jacks operatively connected with the power supply for providing +12 V DC power to jump start a vehicle battery.

Abstract: A portable charger capable of jump starting a 12 V car battery includes a charger battery, a jump start circuit operatively electrically connected with the charger battery and with an ignition power outlet, and a microcontroller for coordinating safety functions to establish or interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit with the ignition power outlet. The ignition power outlet comprises a positive power socket, a negative power socket, a positive sensing socket and a negative sensing socket. The sensing sockets are electrically isolated from the power sockets, and the microcontroller senses voltage across the sensing sockets and is configured to interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit to the ignition power outlet until proper voltage is sensed across the sensing sockets.

Abstract: A portable charger capable of jump starting a 12 V car battery includes a charger battery, a jump start circuit operatively electrically connected with the charger battery and with an ignition power outlet, and a microcontroller for coordinating safety functions to establish or interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit with the ignition power outlet. The ignition power outlet comprises a positive power socket, a negative power socket, a positive sensing socket and a negative sensing socket. The sensing sockets are electrically isolated from the power sockets, and the microcontroller senses voltage across the sensing sockets and is configured to interrupt the operative electrical connection of the jump start circuit to the ignition power outlet until proper voltage is sensed across the sensing sockets.

Abstract: A portable power strip is provided for charging one or more electronic devices using both DC and AC power output connection ports. The portable power strip may include a housing having an internal rechargeable battery unit for connecting to and recharging electronic devices, as necessary, at least one power input connector interface for recharging the internal battery unit from an external power source, and AC and DC power output connection ports for connecting the power charger with electronic devices, as necessary. The power strip further includes internal circuitry providing surge protection.

Abstract: A portable power charger is provided for charging one or more electronic devices from an internal rechargeable battery and includes a customizable aesthetic feature that can be secured within an indented cavity provided on a face of the charger housing. The aesthetic feature can comprise a tile or chip adapted to fit into the indented cavity and that can be customized, for example, with different patterns, textures, colors, words, etchings, images, icons, logos and the like. A transparent cover can be snap fitted over the tile to secure it in place on the charger housing. The tile can be customized on both sides and flipped as desired within the indented cavity. A customized and personalized power charger kit can comprise a portable power charger and several interchangeable tiles that can be secured within the cavity and changed out and replaced as desired.

Abstract: A portable charger is provided for charging one or more electronic devices from a rechargeable internal battery and includes a customizable aesthetic feature that can be secured within an indented cavity provided on a face of the charger housing. The aesthetic feature can comprise a sheet of a decorative fabric or material, or a sheet of jewels or textured material, or a sheet with lettering, a name, an image or a logo printed or embossed thereon, that can be attached to the interior surface of the indented cavity. Various attachment means can be used to secure the aesthetic feature in place, including an adhesive, suction cups, magnets, hook-and-loop fasteners, or a snap fit arrangement. A customized and personalize power charger kit can comprise a portable power charger and several interchangeable aesthetic features that can be attached to the charger housing and changed out and replaced as desired.

Abstract: A safety circuit is provided for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices. The safety circuit includes a jump start relay operatively connecting the power supply to the positive and negative jumper cable jacks; a microprocessor, and a voltage input analyzer operatively connected with the microprocessor to enable or disable the jump start relay.