Desk Top Item with LED Means has USB-Units or USB- Module to Charge Other Electric or Digital Data Devices
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1. A desk top item with at least one USB-unit or USB-module, comprising:
- a desk top item housing;
desk top item function means in said desk top item housing for providing at least one of the following functions;
a display of light beams from the LED, projection of an image, projection of a time image, clock functions, illumination of an area, playing of music, serving as a source of alternating current (AC) power or electric signals, display of photos, transmission of digital signals, providing air flow at a desired temperature, generating moisture, steam, or smells, dispensing liquid, brewing coffee/tea, preparing food, and displaying charging status;
at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source for supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge electrical or digital devices having USB connectors plugged into at least one said USB-unit or USB-module, said USB-unit or USB-module including components selected from circuitry, an integrated circuit, motion sensor means, switch means, sensor means, timer means, time delay means, a timer, resilient conductive means, transformer means, inverter means, adapter means, PIR means, infrared means, and master power control means, for supplying power having different waveforms, voltages, and currents to different said electrical or digital devices; and
at least one additional outlet-unit installed in said desk top item housing for supplying DC current or AC current to another electric or digital device plugged into said additional outlet unit,wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and have no data transfer function.
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Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply charging power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device. The USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) are arranged to supply power only, and do not have an additional USB data transfer function.
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15 Claims
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1. A desk top item with at least one USB-unit or USB-module, comprising:
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a desk top item housing; desk top item function means in said desk top item housing for providing at least one of the following functions;
a display of light beams from the LED, projection of an image, projection of a time image, clock functions, illumination of an area, playing of music, serving as a source of alternating current (AC) power or electric signals, display of photos, transmission of digital signals, providing air flow at a desired temperature, generating moisture, steam, or smells, dispensing liquid, brewing coffee/tea, preparing food, and displaying charging status;at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source for supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge electrical or digital devices having USB connectors plugged into at least one said USB-unit or USB-module, said USB-unit or USB-module including components selected from circuitry, an integrated circuit, motion sensor means, switch means, sensor means, timer means, time delay means, a timer, resilient conductive means, transformer means, inverter means, adapter means, PIR means, infrared means, and master power control means, for supplying power having different waveforms, voltages, and currents to different said electrical or digital devices; and at least one additional outlet-unit installed in said desk top item housing for supplying DC current or AC current to another electric or digital device plugged into said additional outlet unit, wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and have no data transfer function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A desk top item with at least two outlet-units for supplying electric power to electric or digital devices, comprising:
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at least one device for providing a function, performance, effect, features, message, or status to a person'"'"'s eye, nose, mouth, ear, or body; a first of said at least two outlet-units including at least one USB-unit included in said desk top item for converting power supplied by a power source of said desk top item into a direct current USB power output, and for supplying the direct current USB power output to electric or digital devices; a second of said at least two outlet-units including at least one AC outlet-unit also included in said desk top item for supplying AC power to other electric or digital devices, wherein said desk top item is one of a light, desk lamp, table light, lava light, LED projection light, timepiece, electric fan, air freshener, coffee machine, sound device, visual device, AC power supply device, and/or other products that might be provided on a desktop and that may include an optional LED indicator.
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