Quickly charger has USB charging-ports for lighting device

• US 10,454,289 B2
• Filed: 08/24/2015
• Issued: 10/22/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aaron Chien, Hsin-Yi Wang, Te-Ju Chien
• Original Assignee: Tseng-Lu Chien
• Inventors: Chien, Tseng-Lu
• Primary Examiner(s): Williams, Arun C
• Application Number:
  US14/833,935
• Publication Number:
  US 20160099595A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,520 Days
• Field of Search: 320111
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0004 Personal or domestic articles
• CPC Class Codes: F21Y 2115/10 Light-emitting diodes [LED]
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/00 Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0045 concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries

Abstract

Quickly USB Charging ports for lighting device has USB charging-ports which meet 2007 released specification has minimum 1.0 Amp to 5 Amp at DC 5 Volt safety and quickly charging capacity to quickly charge DC current into energy-storage unit or assembly inside the other electric or digital product(s) without high voltage DC current for overheat and fire risk and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply AC current to other electric or digital devices including smart phone, computer, communication, consumer electric products. The USB-unit(s) or USB-Module(s) or Outlet-unit(s) fit within or install on anywhere of the item'"'"'s housing including anywhere of the base, pole, bar, stand, step, contour, edge, walls. The said USB charger only has charging function no any data transmit and only have one input power source not more than one and charging capacity minimum 1.0 Amp up for quickly charge from USB-Charging-ports by 2 male USB-plugs'"'"' USB-wire to the device'"'"'s female USB-ports. The device has 2^nd or more circuit-inside of device'"'"'s housing to supply the current to other functions including other light source, LEDs, Plurality of LEDs has different colors, controller, switch, sensor, motion sensor, PIR, remote controller, IP cam and related IR photo-diode or wireless communication for big current needed which may use 2^nd transformer to supply big Amperage and different working voltage to prevent from 1 transformer not only supply USB Charging-ports(s) but also Big Power consumption for LEDs or other light source or other functions need power.

Claims

1. An LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port, comprising:

at least one USB charging port installed in a space within a light device housing, said at least one USB charging port having a DC charging current output voltage of 5V±

20% and an output current of between 1.0 A and 10.0 A, wherein the at least one USB charging port has a charging function;

at least one first internal circuit inside the LED desktop light housing to supply electrical currents having at least one first voltage that is different than the USB charging current output voltage for (a) an illumination function of the LED desktop light provided by a plurality of LEDs, and (b) at least one added function of the LED desktop light selected from at least one of (i) image, message, or data display, (ii) an alarm or timepiece function, (iii) a wireless controller function to control the plurality of LEDs, (iv) communications, (v) audio, (vi) a cosmetic mirror with magnification function, (vii) a temperature display or air freshening function, (viii) an airflow, humidifier or fan function, (ix) a multiple color LED accent light function, (x) motion, photo, or power fail sensor-triggered control of the plurality of LEDs, (xi) wireless remote control of the plurality of LEDs, (xii) brightness control of the plurality of LEDs, and (xiii) lighting effects setting, adjustment or control of the plurality of LEDs; and

at least one second internal circuit that is inside the light device housing for converting said first voltage into said DC charging current output voltage for charging an energy storage unit or assembly of at least one other product via a USB connecting wire with a male plug that is plugged into the at least one USB charging port;

wherein the at least one USB charging port is a built-in, non-detachable charging port that can receive multiple different USB wire and plug configurations to charge different said other products, and

the light device housing includes a base and at least one of a clip, screw, fixing kit, or non-skid pad for installation on a desk or table surface or edge to prevent the LED desktop light from being pulled off the desk or table by gravity or by a pulling force on an AC power supply cord.

2. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one external AC to DC transformer, adaptor, or converter having circuitry inside to change AC current to DC current having said at least one first voltage.

3. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power source is an AC outlet that supplies power via an AC plug and wire to the first internal circuit of the light device, which includes at least one adaptor or converter circuit assembly for changing AC current to DC current.

4. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in as claim 1, wherein the light device includes a plurality of LEDs for providing area illumination, an indicator light, a lighted image, projection, time display, charging status, date and/or calendar display, temperature display, or message display.

5. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light device has a base with a clip to secure the light device on a desired surface of the desk or table.

6. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the space in the light device housing for installing the at least one USB charger port is included in the base or a pole, bar, stationery organizer, compartment, stand, or clamp base.

7. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one second internal circuit includes circuitry and/or a battery for supplying power to a time display, message display, wireless communication device, image display, timer/date/calendar/weather display, a temperature/humidity display, a remote controller, a WiFi controller, an image controller, an IP cam, infrared controller, or a wireless communication controller.

8. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the LED desktop light device has a night light function.

9. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the other products include communication equipment, computer equipment, and consumer electric products having internal rechargeable DC energy storage units or assemblies.

10. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one USB charging port is a type A USB port having a charging output of at least 1.0 A to 10 A.

11. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein USB ports of the electrical or digital products to be charged include compact USB, mini USB, and micro USB ports.

12. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one USB charging port has a charging output of 1.0 A, 2.1 A, 3.1 A, 4.2 A, 1.5 A, 2.4 A, 3.4 A, 4.8 A, 6.2 A, or 6.8 A.

13. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first internal circuit includes a plurality of circuits arranged to receive power from at least one external power circuit that is outside the light device housing.

14. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one USB charging circuit is supplied with DC current from the second internal circuit when the LED desktop light is not connected to an external transformer, and is supplied with power from the external transformer when the LED desktop light is connected to the external transformer.

15. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, further comprising at least one AC outlet-unit or AC outlet-module to supply AC operating current to other electric or digital products connected to the AC outlet-unit or outlet-module by prongs inserted into the outlet unit or outlet device.

16. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 15, wherein the at least one USB charging port and the at least one AC outlet-unit are assembled together to form a USB-module, the outlet-module, or a universal unit or sealed-unit having a desired number of USB charging ports and outlet units.

17. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 15, further comprising at least three said AC outlet-units or outlet-modules with surge overcharge, overheating, or shock protection for added safety.

18. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 15, wherein the at least one USB charger port and the at least one AC outlet-unit or outlet-module are included in the base or a pole, bar, stationery organizer, compartment, stand, or clamp base of the LED desktop light.

19. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein an additional illumination function is provided by a plurality of built-in LEDs, a CFL, a power saving bulb, a separate LED bulb, a fluorescent tube, a cold cathode tube, an LED tube, or an EL or OEL light source.

20. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, wherein the LED desktop light further includes at least one of a timer, remote controller, dimmer, color changing circuit, APP controller, WiFi communications, WiFi controller, motion sensor, switch, master power controller, anti-glare filter, audio device, speaker, equalizer, temperature display, weather display, or alarm.

21. The LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a plurality of outlets on the housing or a base of the LED desktop light that are arranged to form a power strip that is plugged into a wall outlet via a power cord and AC plug.

22. An LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port, comprising:

at least one USB charging port installed in a space within a light device housing, said at least one USB charging port having a DC charging current output voltage of 5V±

20% and an output current of between 1.0 A and 10.0 A, wherein the at least one USB charging port has a charging function;

at least one first internal circuit inside the LED desktop light housing to supply electrical currents having at least one first voltage that is different than the USB charging current output voltage for (a) an illumination function of the LED desktop light provided by a plurality of LEDs, and (b) at least one added function of the LED desktop light selected from at least one of (i) image, message, or data display, (ii) an alarm or timepiece function, (iii) a wireless controller function to control the plurality of LEDs, (iv) communications, (v) audio, (vi) a cosmetic mirror with magnification function, (vii) a temperature display or air freshening function, (viii) an airflow, humidifier or fan function, (ix) a multiple color LED accent light function, (x) motion, photo, or power fail sensor-triggered control of the plurality of LEDs, (xi) wireless remote control of the plurality of LEDs, (xii) brightness control of the plurality of LEDs, and (xiii) lighting effects setting, adjustment or control of the plurality of LEDs; and

at least one second internal circuit that is inside the light device housing for converting said first voltage into said DC charging current output voltage for charging an energy storage unit or assembly of at least one other product via a USB connecting wire with a male plug that is plugged into the at least one USB charging port.

23. An LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port, comprising:

at least one USB charging port installed in a space within a light device housing, said at least one USB charging port having a DC charging current output voltage of 5V±

20% and an output current of between 1.0 A and 10.0 A, wherein the at least one USB charging port has a charging function;

at least one first internal circuit inside the LED desktop light housing to supply electrical currents having at least one first voltage that is different than the USB charging current output voltage for an illumination function of the LED desktop light provided by a plurality of LEDs controlled by a motion sensor, photo sensor, or power fail circuitry, a wireless remote controller, or circuitry for enabling setting, adjustment or control of brightness, color, lighting effects, or functions of the plurality of LEDs;

at least one second internal circuit that is inside the light device housing for converting the first voltage into said DC charging current output voltage for charging an energy storage unit or assembly of at least one other product via a USB connecting wire with a male plug that is plugged into the at least one USB charging port.

24. An LED desktop light device having at least one USB charging port, comprising:

at least one USB charging port installed in a space within a light device housing, said at least one USB charging port having a DC charging current output of 5V+20% and between 1.0 A and 10.0 A, wherein the at least one USB charging port has a charging function;

at least one external power circuit that is outside the light device housing for converting power from an external power source into said DC charging current output for charging an energy storage unit or assembly of at least one other product via a USB connecting wire with a male plug that is plugged into the at least one USB charging port; and

at least one internal circuit inside the LED desktop light housing to supply electrical currents that are different than the USB charging current output for an illumination function of the LED desktop light provided by a plurality of LEDs controlled by a motion, photo, or power fail sensor circuitry, a wireless remote controller, or circuitry for enabling setting, adjustment or control of brightness, color, lighting effects, or functions of the plurality of LEDs.