Decorative and wearable power charger with flashlight feature
A portable power charger having an internal rechargeable battery includes a charger housing having at least one power connection port and a flashlight feature having at least one light source. The power connection port is operatively connected to the rechargeable battery and used for connecting the charger with an external power source, an electronic device, or both. The flashlight feature is also operatively connected to the internal battery. The charger housing takes the form of a fashion accessory that can be worn by the user, making the power charger readily available and accessible when needed to charge an electronic device when a standard power source is not available. The charger housing can be opened or folded to expose the power connection port for use, and closed or unfolded to hide the power connection port so as not to detract from the charger's use as a fashion accessory.
1. A portable power charger configured to be worn by a person, said portable charger comprising:
a housing having a first portion extending from a first end to a second end, and a second portion extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the first portion configured to releasably engage the first end of the second portion to define a closed condition of the housing;
a hinge connected to the second end of the first portion of the housing and connected to the second end of the second portion of the housing;
a rechargeable battery unit internally disposed within the housing; and
a first power connection interface provided on the first end of the first portion of the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said first power connection interface being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger.
2. The portable power charger according to claim 1 , further comprising a second power connection interface provided on the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said second power connection interface being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger.
3. The portable power charger according to claim 2 , wherein the first power connection interface comprises a power input and the second power connection interface comprises a power output.
4. The portable power charger according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge allows movement of the first portion and the second portion between an opened condition and the closed condition of the housing, wherein in said closed condition of the housing, the first and second portions engage one another to define a loop, and wherein in said open condition of the housing, the respective first ends of the first and second portions are separated.
5. The portable power charger according to claim 4 , wherein said first power connection interface is exposed when the housing is in its opened condition.
6. The portable power charger according to claim 5 , further comprising magnets for maintaining the housing in its closed condition when the respective first ends of the first and second portions are engaging one another.
7. The portable power charger according to claim 4 , further comprising a second power connection interface provided on the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said second power connection interface being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger;
wherein the first power connection interface and the second power connection interface comprise power connection ports exposed when the housing is in its opened condition and hidden when the housing is in its closed condition.
8. The portable power charger according to claim 1 , wherein the first power connection interface comprises a retractable charging cable stored within a cavity formed in the housing when retracted, said charging cable having a power connection male interface.
9. The portable power charger according to claim 8 , wherein the charging cable is disposed on one of the first and second portions of the housing, and the other of the first and second portions of the housing includes a cavity configured to receive the male interface of the charging cable when said first and second portions are in engagement with one another;
wherein said first and second portions are disengaged to expose the charging cable for use.
10. The portable power charger according to claim 9 , wherein the hinge allows movement of the first portion and the second portion between an opened condition and the closed condition of the housing, wherein in said closed condition of the housing, the first and second portions engage one another and wherein in said open condition of the housing, the respective first ends of the first and second portions are separated.
11. The portable power charger according to claim 1 , said charger housing having the shape of a loop that is configured to be worn by a person as a bracelet.
12. The portable power charger according to claim 11 , further comprising at least one light provided on the housing.
13. A portable power charger configured to be worn by a person, said portable charger comprising:
a housing having a first portion extending from a first end to a second end, and a second portion extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the first portion configured to releasably engage the first end of the second portion;
a hinge connected to the second end of the first portion of the housing and connected to the second end of the second portion of the housing;
a rechargeable battery unit disposed within the housing; and
a power connection port provided on the first end of the first portion of the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said power connection port being capable of acting as a power input and a power output depending on what is connected to the portable charger via the power connection port;
wherein said power connection port acts as a power input when the power connection port is connected to an external power source that provides an electrical charge to the portable charger, and said charge is used for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to said external power source via the power connection port; and
wherein said power connection port acts as a power output when the power connection port is connected to at least one electronic device, and a charge is provided from the rechargeable battery unit of the portable charger to the electronic device to recharge an internal battery of said electronic device when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger via the power connection port.
14. The portable power charger according to claim 13 , said charger housing having the shape of a loop that is configured to be worn by a person as a bracelet.
15. The portable power charger according to claim 14 , further comprising at least one light provided on the housing.
16. The portable power charger according to claim 13 , further comprising a second power connection interface provided on the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said second power connection interface being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger.
17. The portable power charger according to claim 16 , wherein the first power connection interface comprises a power input and the second power connection interface comprises a power output.
18. The portable power charger according to claim 13 , wherein the hinge allows movement of the first portion and the second portion between an opened condition and a closed condition of the housing, wherein in said closed condition of the housing, the respective first ends of the first and second portions engage one another to define a loop, and wherein in said open condition of the housing, the respective first ends of the first and second portions are separated.
19. The portable power charger according to claim 18 , further comprising magnets for maintaining the housing in its closed condition when the respective first ends of the first and second portions are engaging one another.
20. A portable power charger configured to be worn by a person, said portable charger comprising:
a housing having a first portion extending from a first end to a second end, and a second portion extending from a first end to a second end, the first end of the first portion is configured to releasably engage the first end of second portion to define a closed condition of the housing;
a hinge connected to the second end of the first portion of the housing and connected to the second end of the second portion of the housing;
a rechargeable battery unit internally disposed within the housing; and
a power connection male interface provided on one of the first portion and the second portion of the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said power connection male interface being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger;
wherein a storage cavity is provided on the other of the first portion and the second portion of the housing for receiving the power connection male interface when the first portion releasably engages the second portion in the closed condition of the housing.
21. The portable power charger according to claim 20 , further comprising a power connection female port provided on one of the first portion and the second portion of the housing and operatively connected to the rechargeable battery unit, said power connection female port being capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger.
22. The portable power charger according to claim 21 , wherein the power connection male interface comprises a power output and the power connection female port comprises a power input.
23. The portable power charger according to claim 21 , wherein the power connection female port is provided on the opposite portion of the housing from the power connection male interface.
24. The portable power charger according to claim 20 , wherein the hinge allows movement of the first portion and the second portion between an opened condition and the closed condition of the housing, wherein in said closed condition of the housing, the first and second portions engage one another to define a loop, and wherein in said open condition of the housing, the respective first ends of the first and second portions are separated.
25. The portable power charger according to claim 20 , wherein said power connection male interface is removed from the storage cavity and exposed for use when the housing is in its opened condition.
26. The portable power charger according to claim 20 , said charger housing having the shape of a loop that is configured to be worn by a person as a bracelet.
27. The portable power charger according to claim 20 , further comprising power indicator means for indicating the capacity of the rechargeable battery unit.
28. The portable power charger according to claim 27 , wherein the power indicator means comprises a plurality of lights that collectively operate to provide capacity data for the rechargeable battery unit.
29. A portable power charger configured to be worn by a person, said portable charger comprising:
a one-piece continuous housing having a rechargeable battery unit internally disposed therein, said housing defining:
a first flexible portion extending in a first direction relative to the battery unit, said first portion having a first power connection interface at an end of said first portion distal to the battery unit; and
a second flexible portion extending in a second direction relative to the battery unit, said second direction being opposing to the first direction, and said second portion having a second power connection interface at an end of said second portion distal to the battery unit;
wherein the first portion releasably engages the second portion to define a closed condition of the portable power charger.
30. The portable power charger according to claim 29 , wherein each of the first and second power connection interfaces is capable of acting as at least one of (i) a power input for providing an electrical charge from an external power source for recharging the rechargeable battery unit when the portable charger is connected to the external power source; and (ii) a power output for charging an internal battery of an electronic device from the rechargeable battery unit when said electronic device is connected to the portable charger.
31. The portable power charger according to claim 29 , wherein each of the first and second power connection interfaces comprises one of a power connection female port and a power connection male interface.
32. The portable power charger according to claim 31 , wherein at least one of the first and second power connection interfaces comprises a power connection male interface, and wherein the opposing portion of the portable power charger from the portion having the power connection male interface includes a storage cavity for receiving the power connection male interface when the first portion releasably engages the second portion in the closed condition of the portable power charger.
33. The portable power charger according to claim 31 , wherein each of the first and second power connection interfaces comprises a power connection male interface, and wherein the distal ends of the first and second portions further include a first storage cavity and a second storage cavity, respectively, for receiving one of the power connection male interfaces when the first portion releasably engages the second portion in the closed condition of the portable power charger.
34. The portable power charger according to claim 31 wherein the first power connection interface comprises a power connection female port and the second power connection interface comprises a power connection male interface, both of which are exposed when the first portion is disengaged from the second portion and hidden when the portable power charger is in its closed condition;
and further wherein said male interface engages said female port when the first portion engages the second portion.
35. The portable power charger according to claim 29 , said charger having the shape of a loop that is configured to be worn by a person as a bracelet.