Battery Carrier Patents (Class 224/902)
  • Patent number: 10707694
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: HALO INTERNATIONAL SEZC LTD.
    Inventors: Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
  • Patent number: 10637264
    Abstract: A switchable direct current voltage power supply for powering a device having an uninterruptible power supply with additional standby power capacity where the switching power supply has a power input and a power output for powering a device with a first battery pack attachable to the switching power supply for providing power to the device when the power input fails and a second battery pack attachable to the first power supply providing additional standby power capacity and where the attachable battery pack utilizes lithium chemistry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: PowerTec Solutions International LLC
    Inventors: Stanley Battat, Drew M. Hardin
  • Patent number: 10245028
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system is disclosed which comprises a handle and a battery positioned in the handle. The system can further include a power adapter which can be exchanged for the battery and can supply power from an alternate power source. In other instances, the system can include a power adapter which is engageable with the battery to supply power from an alternate power source. The power adapter can be placed in series with the battery. Alternatively, the engagement of the power adapter with the handle can electrically decouple the battery from the handle. Also disclosed herein is a supplemental battery which can be attached to the handle to provide additional power to the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: ETHICON LLC
    Inventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Jerome R. Morgan, Jason L. Harris, Andrew T. Beckman, Chester O. Baxter, III
  • Patent number: 9793750
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: HALO2CLOUD LLC
    Inventors: Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
  • Patent number: 9385549
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Halo2Cloud, LLC.
    Inventors: Garold C. Miller, Nathan Daniel Weinstein
  • Patent number: 8794687
    Abstract: A saddle-type vehicle includes an accommodation box, left and right rear frames, a seat, and an electric part accommodation section. The rear frames are disposed at a rear portion of the accommodation box, adjacent an opening of the accommodation box. A rear cross frame connects the left and right rear frames to each other, and the electric part accommodation section is at least partially disposed inside of the accommodation box at a location which is disposed below the rear cross frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Dai Hiwatashi
  • Patent number: 8459682
    Abstract: A cycle seat post having an axial hollow region has formed therein or attached thereto a retaining structure for removably securing a power cell cartridge within the hollow region. The retaining structure comprises one or more shoulders for engaging corresponding shoulders on the power cell cartridge. A retaining cap in physical engagement with the power cell cartridge secures the power cell cartridge in place. An opening in the retaining cap permits connection between a power cell retained in the power cell cartridge and electronic and/or electromechanical devices external to the power cell cartridge. A biasing member and spring claim may further secure retaining cap in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Calfee Design
    Inventor: Craig Calfee
  • Patent number: 8413947
    Abstract: A positioning device includes a battery box having a first connection base and a second connection base on two ends thereof. The first connection base has two first positioning members on two sides thereof. A first fixing base includes a first reception space for receiving the first connection base and the first fixing base is pivotable relative to the first fixing base. A second fixing base is connected to the second positioning portion. The positioning recess guides the positioning members on the first connection base to slide and pivot. The second connection base is connected to the second fixing base. The battery box is easily taken out and installed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Joy Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Pi-Yun Chiang
  • Publication number: 20130004818
    Abstract: A bicycle battery holder is basically provided with a battery holder body, an operating member and a battery engaging member. The battery holder body includes a contact portion. The operating member is movably mounted to the battery holder body between a first position and a second position. The battery engaging member is pivotally coupled to the operating member on an axle such that the battery engaging member moves in a first direction with respect to the battery holder body to a battery retaining position as the operating member moves from the first position to the second position. The contact portion of the battery holder body limits rotational movement of the operating member around an axis of the axle to maintain the operating member in the first position while the operating member is disposed in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Kazuki HONDA, Hiroshi TACHIBANA, Hideki CHOUJI
  • Patent number: 8336953
    Abstract: A mount is provided for fastening a motor vehicle module on a motor vehicle, having a fastening section, using which the module is fastenable on the motor vehicle, and having a support section angled therefrom, in order to place the module thereon. The support section has a receptacle, into which a pin of the module is insertable in the vertical direction (z), the pin being longitudinally displaceable in the receptacle in a predetermined direction (x) in the inserted state, the fastening section having a receptacle, into which a tab of the module can be introduced upon a movement in the cited direction (x), and having a cantilever, which is implemented to produce a positive connection with a safeguard block associated with the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Thilo-Stefan Greb
  • Patent number: 8225969
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is provided for securing a component to a base on a vehicle. The component has a first longitudinal lip extending along a first side thereof and a second longitudinal lip extending along a second side substantially opposite the first side. The mounting apparatus comprises an elongate track assembly configured to be fixedly coupled to the base and having first and second edge sections. The first edge section is configured to secure the first lip, and the second edge section is configured to form a wall. A wedge assembly is coupled to the track assembly for engaging the wall and the second lip to secure the component on the track assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventors: Shawn G. Quinn, David B. Declerck, Tehui Peng, Brian J. Schachermeyer
  • Patent number: 8162191
    Abstract: A bicycle battery holder for retaining a battery is basically provided with a bracket member, an engaging member and a lever member. The engaging member is movably mounted to the bracket member and configured to selectively retain the battery to the bracket. The lever member is movably mounted to the bracket member and operatively coupled to the engaging member to move the engaging member in a first direction with respect to the bracket member when the lever member is moved from a first lever position to a second lever position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Shimano Inc.
    Inventors: Toshio Tetsuka, Fumiaki Yoshida
  • Patent number: 7913786
    Abstract: A battery mounting system includes a generally planar mounting base having at least one slot. The system further includes a generally planar battery tray containing a battery and having at least one guide extending away from a bottom surface of the battery tray. The battery tray slidably engages the mounting base such that the guide engages the slot, the guide and slot cooperating to control the travel of the battery tray with respect to the mounting base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Derik T. Voigt, Eric J. Boettcher
  • Patent number: 7886947
    Abstract: A bottle-cage supporting unit for a bicycle includes a cage support for the bottle, associated to which are a container for an electronic control unit for a motor-driven gear-shifting system with which the bicycle is equipped and a container for the electric power-supply battery for the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Valentino Campagnolo
  • Patent number: 7838142
    Abstract: A scalable intelligent power-supply system and method capable of powering a defined load for a specified period of time is disclosed and claimed. Multiple external AC and DC inputs supply power to the system if available and required. An internal DC input from a back-up energy source is on board. The back-up energy source is scalable by adding additional energy cartridges such as batteries in racks mounted within frames of the system. The AC and DC inputs (including the internal DC input) are controlled, measured, sensed, and converted by circuitry controlled by the microprocessor into multiple AC and/or DC outputs. A microprocessor manages power input to, within, and output from the system. The performance of a Lithium-ion batteries used to power an automobile can be determined on the basis individual battery packs or individual battery cells within the packs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Inventor: Karl F. Scheucher
  • Patent number: 7489111
    Abstract: The invention comprises a cordless power tool that has a power umbilical in the form of a coiled cord that connects the power tool to a power source, which in the preferred embodiment is a battery pack. In contrast to prior art approaches, the invention integrates the power tool with the power source in a holstered arrangement. Provision is also made for operating the power tool from an AC source while the batteries are being charged, in the event the battery charge is depleted during use. In this way, the tool is operable at all times because the tool is logically and readily integrated with the power source. Further, the removal from the power source from the tool itself by means of the coiled cord umbilical means that the power tool is lighter and easier to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventor: Robert Wise
  • Patent number: 7469763
    Abstract: An integral assembly for an automotive vehicle includes a battery tray, a coolant reservoir and a vacuum reservoir. The battery tray and portions of the coolant reservoir and vacuum reservoir are formed as a single molded part having shared partition walls, so as to provide superior strength, economy, and packaging efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Larry Dupuis, Paul Lee Luskin, Michael John Lang
  • Patent number: 7275612
    Abstract: A sealing member is composed of upper and lower holders which are molded members formed of rubber or resin. The upper holder has a stopper having a tubular shape with a flange inserted on its inner periphery. The lower holder has an inserted nut and outer threaded member on its inner and outer peripheries. In fixing a battery, after the outer threaded member of the lower holder is secured to a seat of a body frame by being screwed therein, the case is attached so that an expanded portion covers the lower holder, and then the upper holder is attached in a hole of the expanded portion. Subsequently, a bolt is presented through a battery holder, and is tightened by being screwed into the nut of the lower holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignees: Nishikawa Rubber Co., Ltd., Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wataru Komura, Shingo Usui
  • Patent number: 7267352
    Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an electrical component to a bicycle comprises a mounting bracket, an electrical component case member and a stopper member. The electrical component case member is structured to be mounted in close proximity to the mounting bracket such that the electrical component case member is removed by moving the electrical component case member in a first direction. The electrical component case member has a surface facing in the first direction, and the stopper member is coupled to the mounting bracket and structured to engage the surface of the electrical component case member to inhibit movement of the electrical component case member in the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Shimano, Inc.
    Inventor: Noriyasu Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 7198512
    Abstract: Vehicular luggage having power components therein, especially for motorcycle and snowmobile tank bags, tail packs and saddle bags. Each piece of luggage includes power supplies and electrical connectors therein, including cigar sockets, SAE connectors and DIN 4165 connectors. Further aspects include using flexible printed circuit boards as electrical connectors, and substituting them for wall stiffeners on the luggage. Such powered luggage may include internal and external lights, electrical connectors for charging electronic appliances, such as cell phones, radar detectors, GPS units, laptop computers, and the like. Another aspect includes a heating and cooling element and further electrical connections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Inventor: John A. Swiatek
  • Patent number: 6939641
    Abstract: This invention includes a battery pack capable of attaching to an ordinary belt. The battery pack includes springy, U-shaped clips that are capable of coupling to objects such as belts. The clips are coupled to the battery pack by way of ball and socket joints, thereby allowing the battery pack to be mounted at any of a number of angles, including horizontal and vertical configurations. The battery pack optionally includes a torso accommodation curve to make the battery pack more comfortable for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Myra Kincaid, Charles Friedli, Due Q. Huynh, Kevin Maggert
  • Patent number: 6923355
    Abstract: A bottle-cage supporting unit for a bicycle includes a cage support for the bottle, associated to which are a container for an electronic control unit for a motor-driven gear-shifting system with which the bicycle is equipped and a container for the electric power-supply battery for the electronic control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Valentino Campagnolo
  • Patent number: 6811197
    Abstract: A housing assembly for an electrical energy storage device includes a support structure arranged within a passenger compartment of a vehicle, a combined housing/console structure for concealing, at least partially, the support structure and the electrical energy storage device, and a housing cover, having at least one console feature, for mounting on the housing/console structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Tony Gary Grabowski, Arun Kumar Jaura, Jaswant S. Dhillon
  • Patent number: 6669220
    Abstract: A housing (2) for an electronic control unit for use aboard a bicycle and a battery container (3) for powering electrical devices fitted aboard, are provided with quick coupling means (6, 10), that, when coupled, also provide the electrical connection between the batteries and the control unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Mario Meggiolan
  • Publication number: 20020074370
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications device, and exchange data using wireless communication, a battery, and a harness for securing the probe, display, computer, and battery to a person's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: W. Vincent Quintana, Benjamin J. Albis, J. Scott Houston, F. Christopher Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6230834
    Abstract: A battery mounting system is provided which permits use of batteries designed both in accord with European and American battery casing standards. The mounting system utilizes a strap member with a first portion partially bordering a first side of the battery, a second mid-portion extending underneath the battery, a third portion partially bordering a second side of the battery, and a fourth portion providing a support surface which extends lateral away from the battery's second side. The first portion has an end compliantly contacting a first angled surface formed on one side of the battery. The fourth portion supports a movable retainer which has an angled ramp complementary to a similar ramp formed on the fourth portion for engagement together so as to laterally urge the retainer into engagement with a second angled surface on the second side of the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: DaimlerChrysler Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Van Hout, Gregory Denomy
  • Patent number: 5680026
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus comprising: a battery assembly including exactly five parallel rows of C cells, each row having exactly four C cells arranged end to end in series, all of the rows being electrically connected together in series, a casing which surrounds the rows, a cable having a first end inside the casing, the first end of the cable having a first lead electrically connected to one end of the series connection of the rows, and the first end of the cable having a second lead electrically connected to the other end of the series connection of the rows, the cable having a second end outside the casing, and a male connector electrically connected to the second end of the cable; a belt adapted to be worn around the waist of a user, the belt having an adjustable girth so as to fit users having different waist sizes; a pocket supported by the belt and slideably movable along the girth of the belt, the pocket closely housing the battery assembly; and a portable, hand held, electrically powered cabl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Tyton Corporation
    Inventor: William K. Lueschen
  • Patent number: 5620120
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a portable telephone includes an engaging device connected to the portable telephone, a socket for detachably receiving the engaging device, and a cramp connected to the socket for fixing itself and the socket on an objective body such as a belt. The engaging device is allowed to slide in the socket and may be manually made to turn substantially ninety-degrees in the socket thereby being located in place in the socket. When the engaging device is located in place in the socket, it may be manually made to turn ninety-degrees in the socket and may be manually pulled to slide out from the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Tse-hsiung Tien
  • Patent number: 5469342
    Abstract: A light-strip apparatus including a flexible lower strip, a transparent flexible upper strip detachably engaged to the lower strip thus together forming a sheath, an elongated flexible light-emitting device being received in the sheath for emitting light, and a power box attached to a substantially central portion of the flexible light-emitting device for providing AC power to enable the flexible light-emitting device to flash. The flexible light-emitting device has a plurality of spots sequentially connected by interconnected lines and the spots and the lines will flash if the light-emitting device is electrified by the power box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Tseng L. Chien
  • Patent number: 5409152
    Abstract: A backpack assembly for holding audio components comprising a backpack having lower, upper, front, rear and two side faces. One of the side faces includes a plurality of pockets formed interiorly of the bag. One of the plurality of the pockets is sized to hold a speaker therein and a second of the plurality of pockets is sized to hold a radio therein wherein the radio and the speaker are operatively connected by a speaker wire extending from the speaker to the radio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: Jose Trevino
  • Patent number: 5381936
    Abstract: A new and improved backpack support apparatus includes a first extensible leg assembly, a second extensible leg assembly, and a plurality of transverse strut assemblies connected between the first extensible leg assembly and the second extensible leg assembly. The transverse strut assemblies are capable of supporting a backpack and capable of resting on a wearer's back. A separable, extensible walking stick assembly is used and includes a top portion adapted to engage one of the transverse strut assemblies, such that the extensible walking stick assembly, the first extensible leg assembly, and the second extensible leg assembly form a three-legged support for the backpack. The first extensible leg assembly and the second extensible leg assembly include a plurality of telescopic leg members and lock assemblies for locking the telescopic leg members in extended orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventors: Nicholas N. Beery, David J. Piersak
  • Patent number: 5369565
    Abstract: A portable, handheld power supply system is disclosed for electrically powering a variety of interconnectable power consumption/distribution devices. The system comprises a power supply unit having a battery disposed therein, a power supply unit having first and second side portions and brackets disposed thereon. The brackets are provided with electrical contacts for communicating power between the battery and the interconnected power distribution/consumption devices, the battery being directly connected to the electrical contacts. The brackets are formed to include longitudinal channels extending along side portions of the power supply unit to provide secure mechanical engagement to the power distribution/consumption devices and electrical communication therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1994
    Assignee: Innova Electronics Corp.
    Inventors: Ieon C. Chen, Michael Wilson
  • Patent number: 5220269
    Abstract: A portable, handheld power supply unit is disclosed for electrically powering a variety of interconnectable accessory devices. The unit comprises a power supply body having a battery disposed therein. The body is provided with a bracket disposed on the body side portion for engaging and supporting accessory devices. The side bracket is provided with electrical contacts formed therein for communicating power between the battery and an accessory device supported by the bracket. A recharging plug connected to the internal battery is stowable within a handle portion and extendable to connect the battery to an external charging circuit. An output socket is also disposed on the body and serves as an alternate port for communicating power from the body to external accessory devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1993
    Assignee: Innova Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Ieon C. Chen, Michael Wilson
  • Patent number: 5211321
    Abstract: A battery and equipment vest, to be rechargeably used to provide power to video, recording, and like equipment. The battery and equipment vest which also provides numerous storage pockets, may utilize a battery belt or integrally disposed batteries and recharging equipment to provide a mobile, conveniently disposed power source, which may be recharged without removal from the vest. In order to insure a comfortable fit for multiple users, the battery and equipment vest has adjustable shoulder straps and an adjustable waist design which is structured and disposed to orderly maintain electrical interconnection between front portions and rear portions of the vest when worn by any size user. Additionally, fastener hooks and accessory rings are employed for attaching a wide variety of peripheral equipment, supplies, tools, and extra batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Inventor: Norton Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 5064108
    Abstract: A specially designed, two section, adjustable belt using an adjustable connection between the sections at the back of the user is described. The adjustable connection allows the weight of a load to be positioned over the hips of a user thereby reducing back strain and discomfort. An adjustable weight-distributing shoulder harness is described with back-crossing straps that are movably secured to each other where they cross by a strap secured to one of the shoulder straps to define an opening that movably receives the other shoulder strap. A load strap is used to secure the load to the belt and uses a position ring for centering the load on the load strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1991
    Inventor: Robert W. Headley
  • Patent number: 5024360
    Abstract: An article of clothing, primarily structured as a vest and designed to house a plurality of electrical batteries in a number of different pockets each secured to and mounted on an outer surface of the clothing article and further wherein an electrical conductor is mounted primarily on the interior of the article of clothing in connection with the interior of each of the plurality of chambers as well as the batteries therein. The vest or like article of clothing being structured for support about the shoulders and waist of the wearer to facilitate support and carrying of the batteries with less stress being placed on the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1991
    Inventor: Norton Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 5019767
    Abstract: A portable power supply has a body case, an attaching portion, an input portion, a voltage lowering portion, a storage battery, an output portion and heat radiating means. The body case has two opposing major surfaces and two sections divided by a prescribed reference line. The attaching portion is provided on one of the major surfaces for detachably attaching the power supply to a human body. The input portion and the output portion are positioned in one of the sections to be exposed from the body case. The input portion is connected to a commercial power source, and the output portion is connected to a prescribed electronic device. The voltage lowering portion lowers power from the input portion. The storage battery is charged by the output from the voltage lowering portion. The heating radiating means is provided on the other one of the major surfaces of the body case and makes the heat radiation of the other one of the major surfaces higher than that of the one of the major surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1991
    Assignee: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ichiro Shirai, Kazuhiko Sakuragi
  • Patent number: 4632888
    Abstract: An assembly for a recessible carrying handle is provided for a battery having a container and cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: GNB Incorporated
    Inventors: William H. Kump, Joseph J. Jergl
  • Patent number: 4392661
    Abstract: An electrical supply apparatus particularly for hand-tools, in the form of a housing having a handle at its upper end and a bottom constituting a skid, the housing having a vertical, longitudinal median plane along which the skid bottom is elongated. An electrical cable can be wound in a recess above this bottom and emerges from an opening below the center of gravity of the apparatus by being connected to the housing by a stress relief. The curvature of the skid is greater in the longitudinal direction than in its transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1983
    Inventor: Max Langenstein