IP Library Granted Patent US 11,137,121
Granted Patent B2
US 11,137,121 · App. 16/713,435 · Granted Oct 5, 2021

USB device has separated distance away USB-unit(s) by branch-wire(s)

Inventor: Tseng-Lu Chien (Walnut, CA)
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Patent No.
US 11,137,121
App. No.
16/713,435
Granted
Oct 5, 2021
Kind
B2
Abstract

A desktop USB device has power-wire(s) or storage-wire arrangement. The device has more than one separated distance away USB-Unit(s) by branch-wire(s) and have wire storage arrangement for at least one of an USB jump-wire, an AC power-wire, USB-charger wire or another charging related wire(s). The USB device and separated USB-Unit(s) to be installed on a desktop or floor at a hand-reachable distance from people, and install or attach anywhere by attachment so that there is no need for people to bend body or knee to get the USB-port(s) to charge i-phone or Tablet(s). The current invention use shortest #14 gauge AC wire for power strips and use long length of #18 gauge to supply DC power to USB ports built-in separated USB-unit(s) the charger. The USB-charger power-wire arrangement has by at least one main-wire and plurality of branch-wire(s) to connect with at least one of separated and distance away USB-Unit(s) incorporated with external USB-wire has at least 2 ends with male USB-plug to connect with each unit has at least one of female receiving USB-port(s) inside USB Unit(s), that can supply a desired output-current in the range of from 1.0 A to 50 A and at USB needed VDC by converting input AC power ranging from 110 VAC to 250 VAC. The USB device or power station may also optional to incorporate with at least one additional device such as at least one of (i) AC outlet, (2) sensor(s), (3) motion sensor, (4) remote controller, (5) time display, (6) LEDs, (7) IC, (8) 2nd LED(s) (9) Detecor for charging status and system, (10) power fail device, (11) diffusor equipment, (12) color changing, color selection, function selection for LED(s) light illumination. (13) other lights, (14) a power fail device, (15) a smell device, an (16) audio device, a video device.

Claims (24)

1. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit, comprising:

at least one AC outlet fitted within the power strip; and

at least one AC-to-DC circuit built in the power strip to change AC power input from an AC plug-wire to DC power,

wherein the DC power is delivered from a power strip circuit output end through at least one wire to at least one USB unit separated and spaced from the power strip,

wherein the at least one USB unit has a built-in wire storage arrangement.

2. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one functional, decorative, treated, and/or finished item, device, or product that is fitted into the power strip or the at least one USB unit.

3. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power strip has a plurality of outlets and incorporates at least one component or a system that is or has at least one of:

(i) surge protection or another protective function;

(ii) a remote or wireless control system;

(iii) an LED area or status indicator;

(iv) a master power outlet for controlling other outlets;

(v) at least one sensor;

(vi) a remote controller;

(vii) a currently leakage warning system;

(viii) an integrated circuit;

(ix) a wireless system;

(x) a WiFi, Z-way, Zigbee, or Bluetooth system; and

(xi) an auto shut off system,

to set, adjust, select, or change at least one function or effect for safety or convenience.

4. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power strip or the at least one USB unit has at least one USB port for inputting or outputting DC power.

5. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a base of the power strip has a built-in wire storage arrangement.

6. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power strip or the at least one USB unit has at least one attachment selected from (i) a heavy weight, (ii) a magnetic arrangement, (iii) glue, (iv) double-sided foam tape, (v) screws, (vi) a catch-and-hook fastener, (vii) Velcro™, or (ix) at least one hole or opening for hanging.

7. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the power strip or at least one USB unit includes at least one female USB port configured to receive a male plug selected from (i) Type A USB, (ii) Type C USB, (iii) Micro USB, (iv) an Apple Company device compatible plug configuration, (v) an Android™ compatible plug configuration (vi) a mobile device or tablet compatible configuration, (vi) a dual-male-plug jump or connection wire configuration.

8. A power strip having at least one separate and spaced USB unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein, to save cost, the AC plug-wire is shorter than the at least one wire to the at least one USB unit, whereby even though the power strip must be situated close to a home outlet due to the short AC plug-wire, the at least one USB unit may be situated at locations away from the home outlet, including a desktop, bedside table, bed frame, and bed legs due to the greater length of the at least one wire to the at least one USB unit.

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 (26)
Continuation In Part 14951872 · Nov 25, 2015
Continuation In Part 14829213 · Aug 18, 2015
Division 13295562 · Nov 14, 2011
Continuation In Part 12622000 · Nov 19, 2009
Continuation In Part 14604204 · Jan 23, 2015
Continuation 13534281 · Jun 27, 2012
Continuation 12710561 · Feb 23, 2010
Continuation 16713435
Continuation In Part 14870601 · Sep 30, 2015
Continuation In Part 14643026 · Mar 10, 2015
Continuation 14144703 · Dec 31, 2013
Continuation 13161643 · Jun 16, 2011
Continuation 16713435
Continuation In Part 13117227 · May 27, 2011
Continuation In Part 13858604 · Apr 8, 2013
Continuation In Part 14875675 · Oct 5, 2015
Continuation In Part 13870253 · Apr 25, 2013
Continuation In Part 16713435
Continuation In Part 13863073 · Apr 15, 2013
Continuation In Part 14858538 · Sep 18, 2015
Continuation In Part 14793262 · Jul 7, 2015
Continuation 14642169 · Mar 9, 2015
Continuation 12950017 · Nov 19, 2010
Continuation 16713435
Continuation In Part 14466196 · Aug 22, 2014
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