USB powered electronic device

• US 20060019543A1
• Filed: 04/26/2005
• Published: 01/26/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 07/26/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Sharon Lin Charna
• Original Assignee: Sharon Lin Charna
• Inventors: Charna, Sharon Lin
• Application Number:
  US11/114,697
• Publication Number:
  US 20060019543A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/638
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 27/00 Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for dissimilar contact members H01R13/35; supported only by co-operation with a counterpart H01R31/00; with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/90
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 31/06 Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/94

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device that draws electric power from a notebook or desktop computer through USB port. The electronic device includes a USB interface, a power cable or a female connector, wherein the power cable can be physically adjusted in any angle.

Claims

1. A USB powered electronic device, comprising:

a USB interface adapted to receive power supply from a host computer;

a cable connected between the USB interface and a connector that is connectable with a counterpart connector of a power consuming device;

wherein when the electronic device is connected to the USB port of the host computer, and after the power of the host computer is turned on, electric power is continuously supplied from the host computer to the power consuming device through the USB port connection.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the USB interface is in conformance with standard USB 1.1 and 2.0 specifications.

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the host computer is a desktop computer, notebook computer, handheld computer, or PDA.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power consuming device is in the shape of Christmas Tree, Teddy Bear, Snowman, fish tank, or transparent snow ball.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power consuming device comprises an audio sound circuit.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power consuming device comprises a motor.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device is compatible with currently available electronic gadgets such as mini fans, electronic clocks, electronic watches, notebook coolers, and mug warmers.