IP Library Granted Patent US 11,471,658
Granted Patent B1
US 11,471,658 · App. 17/843,695 · Granted Oct 18, 2022

Tattoo machine rechargeable battery unit with voltage controller

Inventors: Robert Smead (Goshen, IN); Christopher Sanford (Las Vegas, NV); Dahao Xuan (Brooklyn, NY)
Assignee: FK Irons Inc.
A61M37/0076H02J7/0045H02J7/0047H02J7/0063A61M2205/33A61M2205/505A61M2205/8206A61M2209/082A61M2210/04
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Patent No.
US 11,471,658
App. No.
17/843,695
Granted
Oct 18, 2022
Kind
B1
Abstract

A compact battery and voltage supply controller apparatus for a tattoo machine is disclosed. The battery and controller are configured to connect the battery to the tattoo machine through replaceable internally received magnetic connection adapters. The toggle switch operated display screen provides easy-to-view status and health of the battery and incremental voltage adjustment using a voltage boost circuit and adjustment knob. The internal battery can be replaced and/or removed and recharged.

Claims (41)

1. A tattoo battery device, comprising:

a battery housing having a tattoo machine connection end and a battery cavity, the battery cavity internal to the housing, and the tattoo machine connection end comprising a mounting interface having an outward extension;

a rechargeable battery inside the battery cavity;

a display screen that presents battery information;

an input selector that receives user input selecting an output of the battery;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end has an internal mounting face and an insertion cavity formed by the outward extension and adapted for receiving at least a portion of a tattoo machine electrical connector, the internal mounting face for discharging battery power via the internal mounting face to the tattoo machine electrical connector in accordance with user input via the input selector; and

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end provides a magnetic connector for magnetically coupling the battery housing to the tattoo machine.

2. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is configured on the battery housing for rotation.

3. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is selectively arranged between left-handed and right-handed information presentation.

4. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the rechargeable battery is adaptable to different tattoo machines.

5. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the rechargeable battery provides variable power output.

6. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the mounting interface provides a structural connection for the tattoo machine.

7. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the mounting interface holds the battery housing to the tattoo machine.

8. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is positioned on the battery housing, and wherein a portion of the battery housing is cylindrical and a portion of the battery housing forms a raised flat section where the display screen is located.

9. The tattoo battery device of claim 8 , wherein the raised flat section comprises angled sides.

10. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen is touch sensitive.

11. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display is configured to be toggled to present different information panels.

12. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the display screen turns off during use of the tattoo machine.

13. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the rechargeable battery provides up to eight hours of use.

14. The tattoo battery device of claim 1 , wherein the rechargeable battery is removable from the housing.

15. A tattoo battery device, comprising:

a battery housing having a tattoo machine connection end and a battery cavity, the battery cavity internal to the housing and the tattoo machine connection end comprising a mounting interface having an outward extension;

a rechargeable battery inside the battery cavity;

a display screen that presents battery information;

an input selector that receives user input selecting an output of the battery;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end has an internal mounting face and an insertion cavity formed by the outward extension and adapted for receiving at least a portion of a tattoo machine electrical connector, the internal mounting face for discharging battery power via the internal mounting face to the tattoo machine electrical connector in accordance with user input via the input selector;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end provides a magnetic connector for magnetically coupling the battery housing to the tattoo machine; and

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end provides a structural connection for the tattoo machine such that the tattoo machine connection end of the battery housing holds the battery housing to the tattoo machine.

16. The tattoo battery device of claim 15 , wherein the display screen is positioned on the battery housing, a portion of the battery housing is cylindrical and a portion of the battery housing forms a raised flat section where the display screen is located.

17. The tattoo battery device of claim 16 , wherein the raised flat section comprises angled sides.

18. The tattoo battery device of claim 16 , wherein the display screen is configured on the battery housing for rotation.

19. The tattoo battery device of claim 16 , further comprising a voltage controller that provides voltage in accordance with user input via the input selector.

20. A tattoo battery device, comprising:

a battery housing having a tattoo machine connection end and a battery cavity, the battery cavity internal to the housing, and the tattoo machine connection end comprising a mounting interface having an outward extension;

a rechargeable battery inside the battery cavity;

a display screen that presents battery information;

a voltage controller that provides an output of the battery;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end has an internal mounting face and an insertion cavity formed by the outward extension and adapted for receiving at least a portion of a tattoo machine electrical connector, the internal mounting face for discharging battery power via the internal mounting face to the tattoo machine electrical connector in accordance with user input;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end provides a magnetic connector for magnetically coupling the battery housing to the tattoo machine;

wherein the mounting interface of the tattoo machine connection end provides a structural connection for the tattoo machine such that the tattoo machine connection end of the battery housing holds the battery housing to the tattoo machine; and

wherein a portion of the battery housing is cylindrical and a portion of the battery housing forms a raised flat section where the display screen is located.

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 26, 2024
From: FK IRONS INC; INK PROJECTS LLC
To: BMO BANK N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 067239/0862 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 9, 2022
From: SMEAD, ROBERT; SANFORD, CHRISTOPHER; XUAN, DAHAO
To: ROOK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 061050/0227 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 9, 2022
From: ROOK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC
To: SANFORD, CHRISTOPHER
Reel/Frame 061050/0299 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 9, 2022
From: ROOK INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC; SANFORD, CHRISTOPHER
To: FK IRONS INC.
Reel/Frame 061050/0362 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 16823900 · Mar 19, 2020
Provisional Application 62825020 · Mar 27, 2019
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