IP Library Granted Patent US 9,419,454
Granted Patent B2
US 9,419,454 · App. 14/485,755 · Granted Aug 16, 2016

Battery pack-to-universal serial bus power devices

Inventors: Ron A. Pickens (Owasso, OK); Matthew D. Noble (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee: Custom LeatherCraft Manuf. Co., Inc.
H02J7/0045H02J2007/0062
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Patent No.
US 9,419,454
App. No.
14/485,755
Granted
Aug 16, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device includes a battery pack receptacle that removably connects to a battery pack used for a cordless device. A universal serial bus (USB) port is connected to the battery pack receptacle. The battery pack is used as a power source for the USB port. An attachment device is connected to the battery pack receptacle. that attaches the battery pack receptacle to a utility bag. The attachment device is configured for attaching the battery pack receptacle to a platform.

Claims (26)

1. An apparatus comprising:

a battery pack receptacle that removably couples to a battery pack used for a cordless device;

a universal serial bus (USB) port that is coupled to the battery pack receptacle, wherein the battery pack is used as a power source for the USB port; and

an attachment device coupled to the battery pack receptacle, the attachment device is configured for attaching the battery pack receptacle to a platform.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the battery pack receptacle is coupled to the attachment device in one of a vertical and a horizontal state.

3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a USB cord coupled to a USB receptacle.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises a first foot portion and a second foot portion, wherein the first foot portion and the second foot portion are configured for locking the battery pack receptacle in a sleeve of the platform.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the attachment device includes a front coupling portion and a rear coupling portion, wherein the rear coupling portion has a length greater than the front coupling portion.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment device includes a front coupling portion, a rotational element and a rear coupling portion that combine to form a spring clip.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein attachment device is rotatable on the attachment device.

8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises a U-shaped attachment mounting element.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment device comprises a closed loop that forms a fastening channel.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachment device is configured for one of removably coupling to the platform, and permanently coupling to the platform.

11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the platform comprises one of: a sporting bag, a fishing bag, a luggage container, a backpack, a duffle bag, a tool bag, emergency services bag, a cooler, a camping bag, a belt and a ladder.

12. An apparatus comprising:

a battery pack receptacle that removably receives a battery pack used for a cordless device;

an attachment device coupled to the battery pack receptacle that is configured for attaching the battery pack receptacle to a platform; and

one or more universal serial bus (USB) connectors coupled to the battery pack receptacle.

13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the battery pack receptacle transfers power from a received battery pack to the one or more USB connectors.

14. The apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising a cord coupled to a first USB connector.

15. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the battery pack receptacle is coupled to the attachment device in one of a vertical and a horizontal state, and the attachment device is one of rotatable and fixed on the attachment device.

16. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the attachment device comprises a first foot portion and a second foot portion, wherein the first foot portion and the second foot portion are movable towards one another.

17. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the attachment device includes a front coupling portion and a rear coupling portion, wherein the rear coupling portion has a length greater than the front coupling portion.

18. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the attachment device includes a front coupling portion, a rotational element and a rear coupling portion that combine to form a spring clip.

19. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the attachment device comprises a closed loop that forms a fastening channel.

20. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the platform comprises one of: a sporting bag, a fishing bag, a luggage container, a backpack, a duffle bag, a tool bag, emergency services bag, a cooler, a camping bag, a belt and a ladder.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 14, 2014
From: PICKENS, RON A; NOBLE, MATTHEW D.
To: CUSTOM LEATHERCRAFT MANUF. CO., INC.
Reel/Frame 033735/0958 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 61882053 · Sep 25, 2013
Related Publication 20150084592A1 · Mar 26, 2015