Cell Hotel

• US 20150008868A1
• Filed: 07/06/2013
• Published: 01/08/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Virginia Burton Whitehead
• Original Assignee: Virginia Burton Whitehead
• Inventors: Whitehead, Virginia Burton
• Application Number:
  US13/936,158
• Publication Number:
  US 20150008868A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 320/107
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2207/40 adapted for charging from various sources, e.g. AC, DC or multivoltage
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 5/00 Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks H02J3/36 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 characterised by the mechanical construction
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/02 for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/35 with light sensitive cells

Abstract

This invention is directed at utility and process. In today'"'"'s overcrowded classrooms, there is an urgent need to reduce all unnecessary distractions. A large number of students carry a cell phone to school each day. Some, not all, of these devices, may also get the internet. Many teachers believe, and research has demonstrated, that the cell phone can cause major distractions during instruction. In large classes, where complete supervision is difficult, students may be free to surf the net, take photos of tests, and disturb students in other classes by texting. Schools have not found a solution to this problem. Parents support their children having a cell phone at school. School violence and other emergencies have raised parental concern and a need for instant contact with their children. Misuse of phones during class has lead to draconian measures which anger the students and their parents. Administrative time is now consumed by the issue of cell phone misuse in the classroom.

The Cell Hotel gives the authoritative power back to the teacher by providing a positive, easy, and secure way to store the student cell phone during instructional time. The Cell Hotel is a kit. The kit contains everything a classroom teacher needs to get started eliminating the distractions brought on by student cell phones.

Claims

1. a self-contained kit comprising of 40 cellphone beds with matching wristbands;

said beds/wristbands are distinctive in color and print. Kit also contains 2 chargers with numerous adaptors. Contents of kit is contained in a sturdy and secure carrying case.

(a) The kit in claim 1. can be latched and locked for security. Limits liability to teacher and ensures the student that the phone will not be lost, stolen, or tampered with.

(b) The kit of claim 1. can be quickly and safely moved. Classrooms of students must sometime evacuate or switch work areas. The case is easily transported to any new location.

(c) The 40 cell phone beds and wrist bands of claim 1. are made from recycled bottles and are anti-microbial.

2. The solar chargers of claim 1. are charged by solar energy. The charger can also be charged by an ordinary outlet.

3. Said kit as described in claim 1. also includes a teacher binder which will serve as the record for bed and wristband assignment. A second binder contains research articles on the topics related to learning and distractions