IP Library Granted Patent US 9,419,258
Granted Patent B2
US 9,419,258 · App. 14/494,739 · Granted Aug 16, 2016

Adaptive 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.
H01M2/1022A45C11/00A45C13/02A45C15/00A45F5/021A45F5/022H02J7/0044A45C2011/002A45C2013/026H01M2220/30
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Patent No.
US 9,419,258
App. No.
14/494,739
Granted
Aug 16, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device includes a battery pack receptacle that removably connects to a particular adapter of multiple adapters for a particular associated battery pack that is 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.

Claims (33)

1. An apparatus comprising:

a battery pack receptacle that removably couples to one of multiple adapters for an associated 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.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment device coupled to the battery pack receptacle that attaches the battery pack receptacle to a device comprising one of a utility bag, a housing, and a platform.

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

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a second USB receptacle coupled to the battery pack receptacle.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multiple adapters are each associated with a different battery pack for different brands of cordless devices.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the multiple adapters is configured with a different electrical contact configuration from one another for electrically connecting to a particular type of battery pack.

7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each of the multiple adapters is configured with a same electrical contact configuration for electrically connecting to the battery pack receptacle.

8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein each of the multiple adapters include guide elements for positioning within retaining channels of the battery pack receptacle.

9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein each of the multiple adapters includes a through-hole for coupling to the battery pack receptacle with a fastener.

10. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the utility bag 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, and a camping bag.

11. A system comprising:

a utility bag;

a battery pack receptacle;

a plurality of battery pack adapters that are each configured for coupling to the battery pack receptacle, wherein each of the plurality of battery pack adapters is configured for removably coupling with a particular type of battery pack used for a cordless device;

an attachment device coupled to the battery pack receptacle that attaches the battery pack receptacle to the utility bag; and

at least one universal serial bus (USB) port coupled to the battery pack receptacle, wherein the battery pack receptacle transfers power from a received particular battery pack through a particular one of the plurality of battery pack adapters and to the USB port.

12. The system of claim 11 , further comprising a cord coupled to the at least one USB port.

13. The system of claim 12 , further comprising a second USB receptacle coupled to the battery pack receptacle.

14. The system of claim 12 , wherein each adapter of the plurality of adapters is associated with a different battery pack for different brands of cordless devices.

15. The system of claim 14 , wherein each adapter of the plurality of adapters is configured with a different electrical contact configuration from one another for electrically connecting to a particular type of battery pack.

16. The system of claim 15 , wherein each adapter of the plurality of adapters is configured with a same electrical contact configuration for electrically connecting to the battery pack receptacle.

17. The system of claim 16 , wherein each adapter of the plurality of adapters include guide elements for positioning within retaining channels of the battery pack receptacle.

18. The system of claim 16 , wherein each adapter of the plurality of adapters includes a through-hole for coupling to the battery pack receptacle with a fastener.

19. The system of claim 11 , wherein the utility bag 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, and a camping bag.

20. A system comprising:

a plurality of cordless device battery pack adapters; and

a battery pack receptacle that removably couples to one of the plurality of cordless device battery pack adapters for a particular cordless device battery pack, the battery pack receptacle comprising a universal serial bus (USB) port;

wherein:

each cordless device battery pack adapter of the plurality of cordless device battery pack adapters is configured with a different electrical contact configuration from one another for electrically connecting to a particular type of cordless device battery pack;

each cordless device battery pack adapter of the plurality of cordless device battery pack adapters is configured with a same electrical contact configuration for electrically connecting to the battery pack receptacle; and

the USB port is powered by a battery pack connected with a particular one of the plurality of cordless device battery pack adapters that is coupled to the battery pack receptacle.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 7, 2020
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: CUSTOM LEATHERCRAFT MFG. LLC
Reel/Frame 051502/0417 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 21, 2017
From: CUSTOM LEATHERCRAFT MFG. LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 042318/0035 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 24, 2014
From: PICKENS, RON A; NOBLE, MATTHEW D.
To: CUSTOM LEATHERCRAFT MANUF. CO., INC.
Reel/Frame 033804/0431 →
Continuity (3)
Provisional Application 61882045 · Sep 25, 2013
Provisional Application 61882053 · Sep 25, 2013
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