# US 12,015,292 B2 · Systems, methods, and devices for powering a mesh network using a portable power case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,015,292 B2 - Document ID: US12015292B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/408,141 - Filed: 2024-01-09 - Published: 2024-05-02 - Granted: 2024-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2018-11-16 - Assignees: LAT Enterprises, Inc. - Applicants: LAT Enterprises, Inc. - Inventors: Laura Thiel; Giancarlo Urzi; Carlos Cid - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12015292B2 ## CPC - H02J 7/35: with light sensitive cells - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - H01Q 1/242: {specially adapted for hand-held use} - H01Q 1/526: {Electromagnetic shields} - H02J 7/82: Control of state of charge [SOC] - H04B 1/3888: Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers - H04W 4/029: Location-based management or tracking services - H05K 5/0086: {portable, e.g. battery operated apparatus (casings for switching devices H01H9/02)} - H05K 5/0217: {Mechanical details of casings (covers, lids, hoods or members for covering apertures H05K5/03)} - H02J 7/40: characterised by the exchange of charge or discharge related data - H02J 2101/22: Solar energy - H02J 2101/28: Wind energy - H02J 2101/40: Hybrid power plants, i.e. a plurality of different generation technologies being operated at one power plant - H02J 2105/44: Portable electronic devices - H02J 2207/40: adapted for charging from various sources, e.g. AC, DC or multivoltage - Y02E 10/76: Power conversion electric or electronic aspects - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - H01Q: ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS (radiators or antennas for microwave heating H05B6/72) - H04B: TRANSMISSION - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS - Y02E: REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION ## Abstract Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case is operable to supply power to a transceiver. The portable power case is operable to be charged using a DC power source (e.g., solar panel, wind turbine, water turbine). A plurality of portable power cases, DC power sources, and transceivers are operable to form a mesh network. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for powering a mesh network, comprising: a plurality of portable power cases; a plurality of power sources; and a plurality of transceivers; wherein each portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases includes: a printed circuit board (PCB); and at least one battery removably connected to the PCB; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one power source of the plurality of power sources, wherein the at least one power source is operable to charge the at least one battery; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one transceiver of the plurality of transceivers; wherein the plurality of transceivers is operable to form the mesh network; wherein at least one portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases includes at least one lead and/or at least one access port; and wherein the at least one lead includes a connector portion and a wiring portion, wherein a spring is provided around the wiring portion, wherein the wiring portion and the spring are held securely in the at least one portable power case such that a portion of the spring is positioned inside the at least one portable power case and a portion of the spring is positioned outside the at least one portable power case. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one portable power case is waterproof or water resistant. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein an interior surface of the at least one portable power case is lined with a material that is resistant to electromagnetic interference and/or a material that is resistant to radio frequency interference. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one power source includes a solar panel, a wind turbine, and/or a water turbine. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one lead includes a connector portion, wherein the connector portion has an ingress protection (IP) rating of IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one portable power case includes an automatic purge valve that is operable to equalize air pressure. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one portable power case includes a material that is resistant to heat. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the at least one battery is in a battery housing for mating with a military radio, wherein the battery housing includes a latch operable to attach the one or more of the at least one battery to a corresponding catch of the military radio. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one portable power case includes a pass through and/or a threaded receptacle to position an antenna of the at least one transceiver outside of the at least one portable power case. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of portable power cases is within a line of sight of at least one other portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein the line of sight is a distance between about 0 km and about 5 km. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the system is installed in a tree, on a pole, on a buoy or other flotation device, on a roof or other part of a building, on a boat, on a vehicle, on a drone, and/or on a plane. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein one or more of the plurality of portable power cases is installed in running water or underwater. ### Claim 14 A system for powering a mesh network, comprising: a plurality of portable power cases; a plurality of power sources; and a plurality of transceivers; wherein each portable power case of the plurality of power cases includes: a hard case; and at least one battery; wherein the at least one battery is rechargeable; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one power source of the plurality of power sources, wherein the at least one power source is operable to charge the at least one battery; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one transceiver of the plurality of transceivers; wherein the plurality of transceivers is operable to form the mesh network; wherein at least one portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases includes at least one lead and/or at least one access port; wherein the at least one lead is a flexible lead; and wherein the flexible lead includes a connector portion and a wiring portion, wherein a spring is provided around the wiring portion, wherein a portion of the spring is positioned inside the at least one portable power case and a portion of the spring is positioned outside the at least one portable power case. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein the at least one lead includes a connector portion, wherein the connector portion has an ingress protection (IP) rating of IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8. ### Claim 16 A system for powering a mesh network, comprising: a plurality of portable power cases; a plurality of direct current (DC) power sources; and a plurality of transceivers; wherein each portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases includes: a hard case; and at least one battery removably connected to the PCB; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one DC power source of the plurality of DC power sources, wherein the at least one DC power source is operable to charge the at least one battery; wherein each portable power case is electrically connected to at least one transceiver of the plurality of transceivers; wherein the plurality of transceivers is operable to form the mesh network; wherein the PCB includes control electronics configured to determine a state of charge of the at least one battery; wherein at least one portable power case of the plurality of portable power cases includes at least one lead and/or at least one access port; wherein the at least one lead is an omnidirectional lead; and wherein the omnidirectional lead includes a connector portion and a wiring portion, wherein a spring is provided around the wiring portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein an exterior surface of the hard case includes at least one indicator for indicating the state of charge, and wherein the at least one indicator is at least one light-emitting diode (LED) and/or at least one liquid crystal display (LCD). ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the control electronics include a communications interface configured to communicate information related to the state of charge to a network. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the communications interface is coupled to the network through a wired interface or a wireless interface. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, wherein the control electronics include at least one processor, and wherein one or more of the at least one processor is programmed to periodically measure the state of charge and send state of charge information to at least one remote device.