Patents by Inventor Sarah Akin

Sarah Akin 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: 10292467
    Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: 10285477
    Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180146753
    Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180027934
    Abstract: A solar power conversion kit allows converting of a standard umbrella into a solar charging umbrella, which can then use solar power to charge electronic devices. The solar charging umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: 9877554
    Abstract: A solar-powered umbrella has a cap structure that is connected by hinges to struts. The struts are relatively rigid and positioned above the umbrella shade and house solar panels. When the umbrella is opened and closed, the struts rotate via the hinges from an open to closed position. When the solar panels are exposed to the sun, light is converted to electrical energy to charge a rechargeable battery. The battery supplies power to one or more USB ports. A user can recharge an electronic device (e.g., smartphone or tablet computer) by connecting to a port of the umbrella using a cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: 9781985
    Abstract: A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices wirelessly, such as by a wireless or inductive charging port. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: 9510653
    Abstract: A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of high power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160198818
    Abstract: A solar charging umbrella uses solar power to charge electronic devices wirelessly, such as by a wireless or inductive charging port. The umbrella is self-sustained, capable of charging electronic devices in locations away from electrical outlets. The umbrella has a rechargeable battery that is recharged by sunlight. When charged, the umbrella's battery can charge devices when sunlight is not available. The umbrella supports simultaneous charging of higher power devices such as tablet computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D758062
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D758298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D770756
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D770757
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D779810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D799199
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D813154
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D818258
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D827291
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D828006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D840671
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson
  • Patent number: D848140
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: ZON
    Inventors: Sarah Akin, David Johnson