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Patent Application
App. No. 14/244,799

PROTECTIVE COVER FOR A POWER ADAPTER

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Patent No.
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App. No.
14/244,799
Abstract

An apparatus comprises a cover unit comprising dimensions for encasing an adapter block of a power adapter. The cover unit further comprises at least a first opening being configured for passage of input power to the adapter block, a second opening being configured for passage of output power from the adapter block, and a plurality of ventilation openings for passage of air to and from the adapter block. A plurality of foot structures are disposed on at least a bottom side of the cover unit. The plurality of foot structures are configured for supporting the cover unit a distance above a flat surface.

Claims (27)

1 . An apparatus comprising:

a cover unit comprising dimensions for encasing an adapter block of a power adapter, said cover unit further comprising at least a first opening being configured for passage of input power to the adapter block, a second opening being configured for passage of output power from the adapter block, and a plurality of ventilation openings for passage of air to and from the adapter block; and

a plurality of foot structures being disposed on at least a bottom side of said cover unit, said plurality of foot structures being configured for supporting said cover unit a distance above a flat surface.

2 . The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of tabs being disposed about a periphery of said cover unit, said plurality of tabs being configured for holding a power cord of the power adapter wrapped about said periphery.

3 . The apparatus as recited in claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of removable caps being configured for exposing passages into said cover unit.

4 . The apparatus as recited in claim 3 , in which said plurality of tabs are in engagement with said plurality of removable caps.

5 . The apparatus as recited in claim 4 , in which said plurality of tabs are configured to be further operable for supporting said cover unit in an upright position.

6 . The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , in which said cover unit further comprises two halves being configured to be removably joinable about the adapter block.

7 . The apparatus as recited in claim 5 , in which said cover unit further comprises a generally rectangular shape.

8 . The apparatus as recited in claim 7 , in which said plurality of removable caps engage corners of said rectangular shape.

9 . The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , in which said plurality of ventilation openings comprise slots.

10 . The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , in which said cover unit further comprises a non-slip material.

11 . The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , in which said cover unit further comprises dimensions for snuggly encasing an adapter block of an Apple MagSafe® power adapter.

12 . An apparatus comprising:

means for encasing an adapter block of a power adapter, said means being configured for passage of input and output power to the adapter block, and for passage of air to and from the adapter block; and

means for supporting said encasing means a distance above a flat surface.

13 . The apparatus as recited in claim 12 , further comprising means for holding a power cord of the power adapter wrapped about a periphery of said encasing means.

14 . The apparatus as recited in claim 12 , further comprising means for exposing passages into said encasing means.

15 . An apparatus comprising:

a cover unit comprising a generally rectangular shape having dimensions for snuggly encasing an adapter block of an Apple MagSafe® power adapter, said cover unit further comprising at least a first opening being configured for passage of input power to the adapter block, a second opening being configured for passage of output power from the adapter block, and a plurality of ventilation openings for passage of air to and from the adapter block;

a plurality of removable caps being in engagement with corners of said rectangular shape and being configured for exposing passages into said cover unit; and

a plurality of tabs being in engagement with said plurality of removable caps, said plurality of tabs being configured for holding a power cord of the power adapter wrapped about a periphery of said cover unit,

16 . The apparatus as recited in claim 15 , in which said plurality of tabs are configured to be further operable for supporting said cover unit in an upright position.

17 . The apparatus as recited in claim 15 , in which said cover unit further comprises two halves being configured to be removably joinable about the adapter block.

18 . The apparatus as recited in claim 15 , in which said plurality of ventilation openings comprise slots.

19 . The apparatus as recited in claim 15 , in which said cover unit further comprises a non-slip material.

20 . The apparatus as recited in claim 15 , further comprising a plurality of foot structures being disposed on at least a bottom side of said cover unit, said plurality of foot structures being configured for supporting said cover unit a distance above a flat surface.

Assignments (1)
SUPPLEMENT NO. 11 TO PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Sep 10, 2014
From: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT
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