# US 12,003,910 B1 · Charging system, device for charging earphones while earphones are in use, process, and method of use > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,003,910 B1 - Document ID: US12003910B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 18/388,526 - Filed: 2023-11-09 - Granted: 2024-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2023-11-09 - Applicants: 1 alpha LLC - Inventors: Kash Patel - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12003910B1 ## CPC - H04R 1/1025: Accumulators specially adapted for earpieces; Arrangements specially adapted for charging thereof - H02J 7/731: {specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries (H02J7/751 takes precedence)} - H02J 50/005: {Mechanical details of housing or structure aiming to accommodate the power transfer means, e.g. mechanical integration of coils, antennas or transducers into emitting or receiving devices} - H02J 50/10: using inductive coupling - H04R 1/1033: {Cables or cables storage, e.g. cable reels (cord reels per se H02G11/02; arrangements for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of conductors or cables B65H75/34; extensible conductors or cables, e.g. self-coiling cords H01B7/06)} - H02J 2105/44: Portable electronic devices - H04R 1/1016: {Earpieces of the intra-aural type} - H04R 2420/07: Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones - H04R 2420/09: Applications of special connectors, e.g. USB, XLR, in loudspeakers, microphones or headphones - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY ## Abstract A charging system, a device for charging earphones while the earphones are in use, process, and method of use are presented. The present disclosure is configured to provide a wireless, magnetic-induction charging cable for charging and/or recharging headphones and/or wireless headphones and/or earphones. In the arrangement shown, as one example, system 10 is generally configured of a cable having two ends. One end, a plug end (to be further described herein), accepts power from a power source. This end may be formed of a USB-C type connection, a Thunderbolt® connection, or the like. The charging end is configured to connect and accept wireless headphones therein, such as Airpods®, for example. Another example, and in an alternative embodiment, the charging end is configured to accept with close and tight tolerances, as well as through magnetic securement, Pixel Buds® for charging through inductance. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A charging system, comprising: a plug; the plug extending a length from a first end to a second end; the plug having a converter; the plug having a cover; a primary cable; the primary cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the primary cable having a conductor; the primary cable having a cover; a splitter; the splitter extending a length from a first end to a second end; the splitter having a plurality of conductors; a first charger cable; the first charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger cable having a conductor; the first charger cable having a cover; a second charger cable; the second charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger cable having a conductor; the second charger cable having a cover; a first charger; the first charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger having a main body; the first charger having a hollow interior; the first charger having an exterior surface; the first charger having a securement aperture; wherein the first charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a first earphone while the second earphone is in use; a second charger; the second charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger having a main body; the second charger having a hollow interior; the second charger having an exterior surface; the second charger having a securement aperture; wherein the second charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a second earphone while the second earphone is in use. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a smart device; wherein the smart device is a smart phone. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a smart device; wherein the smart device is a tablet. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a power source. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a power source; wherein the power source is selected from a group consisting of: a smart phone, a tablet, the battery of a smartphone, the battery of a table, an onboard rechargeable battery, a charging case, a wall socket, a desktop computer, a laptop computer; wherein the power source provides a supply of electrical charge. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of earphones. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a case; the case having an onboard plurality of batteries; the case having a plurality of inductors; the case having a charge port; the case having an interface; the case having a plurality of indicators. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: the plug having an adaptor; wherein the plug is configured to plug into an adaptor. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: the splitter having a plurality of indicators; the splitter having a plurality of labels. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: the first charger having a plurality of indicators; the first charger having a plurality of labels; the first charger having a plurality of wired connections; the first charger having a plurality of magnets; the first charger having at least one induction charger; the first charger having a first extension; the first charger having a second extension. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: wherein the first charger includes a relatively soft material for accepting different types of earphones having different shapes and sizes, within close and tight tolerances. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: the second charger having a plurality of indicators; the second charger having a plurality of labels; the second charger having a plurality of wired connections; the second charger having a plurality of magnets; the second charger having at least one induction charger; the second charger having a first extension; the second charger having a second extension. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: wherein the first charger includes a relatively soft material for accepting different types of earphones having different shapes and sizes, within close and tight tolerances. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a computing platform; the computing platform having a detection system; wherein the detection system is configured to detect when an earphone has been inserted into either the first charger or the second charger; the computing platform having a processor; the computing platform having a memory; the computing platform having a graphical user interface; the graphical user interface having a display; wherein the display of the graphical user interface provides information and interactions related to the system. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a sensing system; the sensing system having a plurality of sensors. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: an application server. ### Claim 17 An earphone charging system, comprising: a plug; the plug extending a length from a first end to a second end; the plug having a converter; the plug having a cover; the plug having an adaptor; wherein the plug is configured to plug into an adaptor; a primary cable; the primary cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the primary cable having a conductor; the primary cable having a cover; a splitter; the splitter extending a length from a first end to a second end; the splitter having a plurality of conductors; the splitter having a plurality of indicators; the splitter having a plurality of labels; a first charger cable; the first charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger cable having a conductor; the first charger cable having a cover; a first charger; the first charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger having a main body; the first charger having a hollow interior; the first charger having an exterior surface; the first charger having a plurality of indicators; the first charger having a plurality of labels; the first charger having a plurality of wired connections; the first charger having a plurality of magnets; the first charger having at least one induction charger; the first charger having a securement aperture; the first charger having a first extension; the first charger having a second extension; wherein the first charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a first earphone; a computing platform; the computing platform having a processor; the computing platform having a memory. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17, further comprising: a second charger cable; the second charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger cable having a conductor; the second charger cable having a cover; a second charger; the second charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger having a main body; the second charger having a hollow interior; the second charger having an exterior surface; the second charger having a plurality of indicators; the second charger having a plurality of labels; the second charger having a plurality of wired connections; the second charger having a plurality of magnets; the second charger having at least one induction charger; the second charger having a securement aperture; the second charger having a first extension; the second charger having a second extension; wherein the second charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a second earphone. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The system of claim 17, further comprising: the computing platform having a detection system; wherein the detection system is configured to detect when an earphone has been inserted into either the first charger or the second charger; a sensing system; the sensing system having a plurality of sensors. ### Claim 20 A method of charging earphones while the earphones are in use, comprising the steps: providing a smart device; providing a power source; providing a plurality of earphones; providing a case; providing a plug; the plug extending a length from a first end to a second end; the plug having a converter; the plug having a cover; the plug having an adaptor; wherein the plug is configured to plug into an adaptor; providing a primary cable; the primary cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the primary cable having a conductor; the primary cable having a cover; providing a splitter; the splitter extending a length from a first end to a second end; the splitter having a plurality of conductors; the splitter having a plurality of indicators; the splitter having a plurality of labels; providing a first charger cable; the first charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger cable having a conductor; the first charger cable having a cover; providing a second charger cable; the second charger cable extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger cable having a conductor; the second charger cable having a cover; providing a first charger; the first charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the first charger having a main body; the first charger having a hollow interior; the first charger having an exterior surface; the first charger having a plurality of indicators; the first charger having a plurality of labels; the first charger having a plurality of wired connections; the first charger having a plurality of magnets; the first charger having at least one induction charger; the first charger having a securement aperture; the first charger having a first extension; the first charger having a second extension; wherein the first charger includes a relatively soft material for accepting different types of earphones having different shapes and sizes, within close and tight tolerances; wherein the first charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a first earphone; providing a second charger; the second charger extending a length from a first end to a second end; the second charger having a main body; the second charger having a hollow interior; the second charger having an exterior surface; the second charger having a plurality of indicators; the second charger having a plurality of labels; the second charger having a plurality of wired connections; the second charger having a plurality of magnets; the second charger having at least one induction charger; the second charger having a securement aperture; the second charger having a first extension; the second charger having a second extension; wherein the first charger includes a relatively soft material for accepting different types of earphones having different shapes and sizes, within close and tight tolerances; wherein the second charger is configured to deliver an electrical current, thereby recharging a second earphone; providing a computing platform; the computing platform having a detection system; wherein the detection system is configured to detect when an earphone has been inserted into either the first charger or the second charger; the computing platform having a processor; the computing platform having a memory; the computing platform having a graphical user interface; the graphical user interface having a display; wherein the display of the graphical user interface provides information and interactions related to the system; providing a sensing system; the sensing system having a plurality of sensors; providing an application server.