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 one or more 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; and
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, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB 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 converting a voltage and current of said DC or AC source into a USB charging voltage and current and for supplying power to different said USB devices,wherein said DC or AC source supplies power to said USB-unit or USB-module and to said LED via circuitry, andwherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and has 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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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 one or more 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; andat 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, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB 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 converting a voltage and current of said DC or AC source into a USB charging voltage and current and for supplying power to different said USB devices, wherein said DC or AC source supplies power to said USB-unit or USB-module and to said LED via circuitry, and wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and has no data transfer function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A desk top item with an outlet-unit for supplying power to another electrical or digital device, comprising:
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a desk top item housing; at least one AC-outlet installed in said desk top item housing for supplying AC power to said another electrical or digital device; and 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, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB devices including at least one of a mobile device, smartphone, game device, consumer electrical device, computing device, and communication device, wherein said desk top item is selected from the group consisting of an LED light device, and LED desk lamp, an LED table light, and LED lava light, an LED projection light, and LED timepiece, and LED electric fan, an LED air freshener, a coffee machine with an LED indicator, a sound device with an LED indicator, an LED visual device, or a light device for an LED bulb installation.
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