POWER SUPPLY ATTACHMENT
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1. An apparatus for providing power, comprising:
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a power input portion on the exterior of said case and capable of being connected to a power source;
a first power output providing power of the same voltage and current type as the power source received by the power input portion, said first power output capable of being connected to a separate power adapter; and
a second power output providing power of a different voltage and current type than the power source received by the power input portion, wherein power is supplied by said first and second power outputs simultaneously.
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Abstract
A device that removably attaches to existing power supplies or adapters to provide power to one or more additional electronic devices, while not interfering or affecting the power being supplied to the primary or main electronic device by the power supply or adapter. The adapters, interfaces, connectors, cords and other components described herein may be used with any applicable electronic device, including portable electronic devices. In one embodiment, the device attaches to and provides power to a laptop computer power adapter, while simultaneously providing power to a USB port or interface.
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18 Claims
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1. An apparatus for providing power, comprising:
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a case; a power input portion on the exterior of said case and capable of being connected to a power source; a first power output providing power of the same voltage and current type as the power source received by the power input portion, said first power output capable of being connected to a separate power adapter; and a second power output providing power of a different voltage and current type than the power source received by the power input portion, wherein power is supplied by said first and second power outputs simultaneously. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A power adapter system, comprising:
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a first power adapter comprising a power input portion adapted to receive detachable power connection modules, and a power output adapted to provide power to an electronic device; and an ancillary power adapter attachment, said adapter attachment comprising; (a) a case; (b) an attachment power input portion on the exterior of said case and capable of being connected to a power source; (c) a first attachment power output providing power of the same voltage and current type as the power source received by the attachment power input portion, said first attachment power output capable of being connected to the power input portion of the first power adapter; and (d) a second attachment power output providing power of a different voltage and current type than the power source received by the attachment power input portion, wherein power is supplied by said first and second attachment power outputs simultaneously. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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