| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 363146000 | Encased in plug housing | 12 |
| 20110280056 | POWER CONVERSION APPARATUS - A power conversion apparatus is provided, which accommodates electronic components configuring at least part of a power conversion circuit, and a terminal block collecting wires running from the electronic components, in a case. The terminal block includes a plurality of terminal connecting parts at which a plurality of high-voltage cables, through which electric power is received from and provided to the outside of the case, and the wires are connected to each other, and insulating parts provided between the terminal connecting parts and ensuring insulation between the high-voltage cables and between the wires. A plurality of insertion holes, into which the high-voltage cables are inserted, are formed in one side wall of the case. An opening part for performing an operation for fixing the high-voltage cables to the terminal connecting parts is formed in a wall of the case opposed to the terminal connecting parts and the insulating parts. An extending part is formed around the opening part so as to extend from a circumference of the opening part toward the terminal block side. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110292706 | DIRECT CURRENT REGULATED POWER SUPPLY - A direct current regulated power supply includes a switch power supply, a power connector, and a control switch. The switch power supply is configured for receiving a main power and converting the received main power into direct current power to supply an electronic device. The power connector is electrically coupled to the switch power supply, and includes an enable pin. The control switch includes an input electrically coupled to the enable pin of the power connector, and an output that is grounded. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20100061130 | Power Adapter - A power adapter includes an insulation casing. A plug module has at least one plug pin which defines a plug end protruding out of the insulation casing and an inserting end opposite to the plug end received in the insulation casing. The insulation casing receives a printed circuit board, at least one connecting member and conductive member therein. The conductive member is fixed on the printed circuit board and defines a receiving space. The connecting member has a contact portion received in the receiving space of the conductive member for electrical connection therebetween and a retaining portion connecting with the inserting end of the plug module. The assembly structure of the power adapter is simplification. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20120170342 | U-SOCKET, AN AC SOCKET WITH PORT POWERING DEVICE, SWITCH AND FAULT DETECT LAMP - An AC fixture has one or more AC sockets, and a port powering or charging device with one or more ports. The port powering or charging device has a circuit board with a power circuit which is configured to convert AC power, from AC wires connected to the AC socket, to DC power. The power circuit is configured to deliver the DC power to the one or more ports, which may be a USB, FireWire, mini-USB, HDMI or other port or combination of ports. In a further example, a communication circuit provides signal and data connections over the AC wiring, to one or more of the ports. In a still further example, a lamp or other indicator visible on a faceplate of the device is activated upon a reversed connection of the AC wires, to alert an installer or a user of a wiring fault. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20080304304 | Composite Connection Port Device - A composite port connection device, and is provided with a plurality sets of connection ports for the user to connect them to various types of electronic devices. The connection ports include power output port and data transmission port. The major function of the invention is that, upon receiving the local power supply and data signals at input terminal, the power supply and the data signals are processed separately and independently, then they are connected to the related output ports respectively. Thus, the device enables a user to connect each of the respective output ports to each of the various electronic devices, hereby achieving the objective of providing power supply and realizing data transmission. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20120300526 | Power Adapter Apparatus - A power adapter apparatus comprises an AC power input adapted to receive AC power, an AC-to-DC converter, a switch, a timer, and a casing at least partially enclosing the AC-to-DC converter, the switch and the timer. The AC-to-DC converter is configured to convert the AC power to DC power. The switch is operable to connect the AC power input with the AC-to-DC converter, and to disconnect the AC power input from the AC-to-DC converter. The timer is operable to preset a desirable time at which the switch turns off to disconnect the AC power input from the AC-to-DC converter. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20100246232 | In-Wall Multi-Voltage AC/DC Delivery System - A system of components pertaining to electrical wiring and adaptive, multipurpose outlets. A standardized and interchangeable in-wall system includes low voltage, direct-current power from an alternating current power source, compatible with existing AC outlet boxes. In a preferred embodiment, a standardized configuration of in-wall USB ports supplies low voltage, direct current, and includes a removable, interchangeable docking station. The invention allows for the charging of electronic devices while simultaneously preserving the availability of all AC outlets. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20090059636 | POWER ADAPTER HAVING AN ELECTRICITY STORING CAPABILITY - A power adapter has a body, a pair of blades, a DC output terminal, an AC to DC circuit, a node and a storage unit. The blades are mounted in and protrude from the body to connect to an AC power source to obtain AC power. The DC output terminal is mounted on the body to connect to a load. The AC to DC circuit is mounted in the body, converts the AC power into DC power and has an input terminal and an output terminal. The node is defined between the DC output terminal and the AC to DC circuit. The storage unit is connected to the node to store the DC power output from the AC to DC circuit and provide a stored DC output to the DC output terminal. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20120257432 | USB AC Adapter with Removable USB Vehicle Power Adapter - The USB AC adapter with removable USB vehicle power adapter comprises of a housing with a slot that holds a removable vehicle power adapter. The housing has an alternating current plug adapted to be insertable into an alternating current source. The housing further encloses a universal serial bus. Power conversion circuits are enclosed in the housing to convert the 110V alternating current to both 5V and 12V direct currents. The 5V direct current is directed through the universal serial bus in the housing. The 12V direct current is directed to the slot that holds the removable vehicle power adapter. The removable vehicle power adapter is adapted to be removable from the housing and insertable into a vehicle's cigarette lighter socket and converts the 12V from the vehicle's direct current power supply to 5V direct current output through a universal serial bus. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20100296326 | Power Circuit With Passthrough - A power circuit device has a housing. A connection electrically couples AC power to an interior portion of the housing. A female electrical socket is coupled to the housing and is electrically coupled to and receives AC power from the connection. An AC to DC converter is electrically coupled to the connection to receive AC power therefrom and produce a DC output therefrom. A current sensor senses current drawn by one of the AC to DC converter and the female electrical socket. A switch, responsive to the current sensor, selectively removes power from the other one of the female electrical socket and the AC to DC converter when a drop in current is sensed by the current sensor. AC versions without DC conversion are also contemplated. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20120275206 | POWER ADAPTERS FOR POWERING AND/OR CHARGING PERIPHERAL DEVICES - A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120287691 | Battery Substitute Device For Power Tools - A battery substitute device for providing an alternative power source for battery operated ‘cordless’ tools and similarly powered appliances. The battery substitute device is generally shaped like the battery pack it replaces and includes an AC-DC power converter powered by AC plug-in power through a flexible line and AC mains plug. The battery substitute device interchangeably mates with said tools and appliances providing the option of continuous uninterrupted, full power use of the tool and gives the user the option of optimized power source for material, torque and power properties, and user convenience. The battery substitute device reduces the need for multiple battery packs, extends the life of the battery packs and reduces waste caused by fully depleted battery packs. It also reduces the need to anticipate a project and charge battery packs. The battery substitute device will make a useful, effective tool much more useful and much more effective. | 11-15-2012 |
