IP Library Granted Patent US 9,182,111
Granted Patent B2
US 9,182,111 · App. 14/548,620 · Granted Nov 10, 2015

Desk top item with LED means has USB-units or USB-module to charge other electric or digital data devices

Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien (Walnut, CA)
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Patent No.
US 9,182,111
App. No.
14/548,620
Granted
Nov 10, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply charging power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device. The USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) are arranged to supply power only, and do not have an additional USB data transfer function.

Claims (25)

1. A desk top item with at least one USB-unit or USB-module, comprising:

a desk top item housing;

desk top item function means in said desk top item housing for providing one or more of the following functions: a display of light beams from the LED, projection of an image, projection of a time image, clock functions, illumination of an area, playing of music, serving as a source of alternating current (AC) power or electric signals, display of photos, transmission of digital signals, providing air flow at a desired temperature, generating moisture, steam, or smells, dispensing liquid, brewing coffee/tea, preparing food, and displaying charging status; and

at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB devices having USB connectors plugged into at least one said USB-unit or USB-module, said USB-unit or USB-module including components selected from circuitry, an integrated circuit, motion sensor means, switch means, sensor means, timer means, time delay means, a timer, resilient conductive means, transformer means, inverter means, adapter means, PIR means, infrared means, and master power control means, for converting a voltage and current of said DC or AC source into a USB charging voltage and current and for supplying power to different said USB devices,

wherein said DC or AC source supplies power to said USB-unit or USB-module and to said LED via circuitry, and

wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and has no data transfer function.

2. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a number of said at least one USB-unit is at least two, and said USB-units have different output power to charge different electric or digital devices.

3. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one additional outlet-unit, including an AC outlet-unit for supplying AC power to said another electric or digital device plugged into said AC outlet-unit.

4. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said desk top item housing includes space for a plurality of said USB-units or USB-modules to permit simultaneous charging of multiple said electric or digital devices.

5. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising, in addition to said at least one USB-unit or USB-module, additional receiving means for supplying power or signals to electric or digital devices, said additional receiving means including at least one of an outlet-unit, internet adaptor, and AC or DC adaptor.

6. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the USB-unit or USB-module is a rotating unit having greater than two surfaces, each surface having different receiving means or features.

7. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said desk top item is a light for an LED bulb installation.

8. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module outputs power for another device selected from an MP3 or MP4 player, smart phone, computer, tablet, video game, digital visual equipment, and communication equipment.

9. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module is arranged to be turned on or turned off for a predetermined period by a switch means, sensor means, timer means, photo sensor means, motion sensor means, time delay means, or master control power means.

10. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module has a removable cover.

11. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module is removable.

12. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module is releasably assembled to the desk top item by a quick connector means, adaptor means, assembly means, or fixing means.

13. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit or USB-module is a separable unit that has its own safety certification.

14. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-unit has a USB-female receiving means to receive a USB-male prong to supply power through the USB-male prong to another electric or digital device.

15. A desk top item as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said USB-module includes a single body with a plurality of female receiving means for receiving male prong means of different electric or digital devices.

16. A desk top item with an outlet-unit for supplying power to another electrical or digital device, comprising:

a desk top item housing;

at least one AC-outlet installed in said desk top item housing for supplying AC power to said another electrical or digital device; and

at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB devices including at least one of a mobile device, smartphone, game device, consumer electrical device, computing device, and communication device,

wherein said desk top item is selected from the group consisting of an LED light device, and LED desk lamp, an LED table light, and LED lava light, an LED projection light, and LED timepiece, and LED electric fan, an LED air freshener, a coffee machine with an LED indicator, a sound device with an LED indicator, an LED visual device, or a light device for an LED bulb installation.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 12, 2022
From: CHIEN, TSENG-LU
To: CHIEN, AARON; WANG, HSIN-YI; CHIEN, TE-JU
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Continuity (3)
Continuation 14105737 · Dec 13, 2013
Continuation 13161643 · Jun 16, 2011
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