Apparatus for Storing and Charging Electronic Devices
First Claim
1. An apparatus for transporting and charging one or more electronic devices, the apparatus comprising:
- multiple surfaces joined to form a closed but openable container;
a first external electrical adapter configured to electrically couple the apparatus to an external source of electrical power;
a set of internal electrical interfaces configured to receive electrical interfaces of one or more portable electronic devices; and
at least one handle.
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Abstract
An apparatus is provided for conveying and charging portable electronic devices. The apparatus comprises internal and/or external electrical interfaces (e.g., 120 volt AC, 12 volt DC, USB) electrically coupled to an adapter for plugging into an external power source (e.g., 120 volt AC). Devices coupled to the interfaces are charged while the apparatus is coupled to the external power. The apparatus may also comprise one or more batteries for storing electrical power and charging one or more devices even while the apparatus is not coupled to an external power source. The apparatus may be configured as a briefcase, a purse, a suitcase or other portable container, and may comprise handles and/or wheels to improve its mobility.
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13 Claims
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1. An apparatus for transporting and charging one or more electronic devices, the apparatus comprising:
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multiple surfaces joined to form a closed but openable container; a first external electrical adapter configured to electrically couple the apparatus to an external source of electrical power; a set of internal electrical interfaces configured to receive electrical interfaces of one or more portable electronic devices; and at least one handle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A portable apparatus for transporting, protecting and facilitating charging of one or more electronic devices, the apparatus comprising:
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multiple surfaces joined to form a container that is openable through at least one aperture; a set of electrical interfaces configured to supply electrical energy to devices plugged into the electrical interfaces; a battery configured to store electrical energy; and means for distributing electrical energy received from an external source to the set of electrical interfaces; wherein at least one of the multiple surfaces comprises a photovoltaic material capable of converting light into electrical energy.
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