# US 2018/0323635 A1 · Enclosure to recharge smart-charging clothing

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- Number: US 2018/0323635 A1
- Document ID: US20180323635A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/775,377
- Filed: 2015-12-10
- Published: 2018-11-08
- Earliest claimed: 2015-12-10
- Assignees: Intel Corporation
- Applicants: Intel Corporation
- Inventors: Tyler FETTERS; Lakshman KRISHNAMURTHY
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180323635A1

## CPC

- H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction
- A47G 25/00: Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders (wardrobes A47B61/00)
- H02J 50/12: of the resonant type
- H02J 50/90: involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
- A41D 1/002: {adapted to accommodate electronic equipment (patients' garments for medical monitoring A41D13/1281; luminous ornaments A41D27/085)}
- A47G 25/54: Dust- or moth-proof garment bags, e.g. with suit hangers
- H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES

## Abstract

The present disclosure includes a method of recharging a smart-charging clothing. The method comprises inserting a smart-charging clothing into a holder; storing the holder in an enclosure; connecting the smart-charging clothing to a recharging interface; recharging the smart-charging clothing using the recharging interface; removing the holder from the enclosure; and removing the smart-charging clothing from the holder.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An apparatus for recharging a smart-charging clothing comprising:
a rod, the rod comprising a primary coil; and
a hanger connected to the rod, the hanger comprising a secondary coil, the secondary coil aligned and in proximity to the primary coil.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a smart-charging clothing connected to the hanger.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a power panel which is to provide an alternating current to the primary coil.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a sensor coupled to an antenna wherein the sensor is to detect and acquire a charging signal.

### Claim 5

A system, comprising:
an enclosure;
a module disposed within the enclosure;
a rod disposed within the module, the rod comprising a primary coil; and
a hanger connected to the rod, the hanger comprising a secondary coil for recharging a smart-charging clothing.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the enclosure comprises at least one of a closet, a cupboard, or a box in a form of dwelling.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the enclosure comprises at least one of a console or a compartment in a form of transportation.

### Claim 8 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the enclosure comprises at least one of a console or a compartment in a form of storage.

### Claim 9 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the hanger is incorporated within a garment bag, or a rack.

### Claim 10 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the enclosure comprises a first actuator which is to align the smart-charging clothing with respect to a recharging pad disposed in the rod.

### Claim 11

A method, comprising:
inserting a smart-charging clothing into a holder;
storing the holder in an enclosure;
connecting the smart-charging clothing to a recharging interface; and
recharging the smart-charging clothing using the recharging interface.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 further comprising:
removing the holder from the enclosure; and removing the smart-charging clothing from the holder.

### Claim 13 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the holder comprises at least one of a hanger, garment bag, or rack.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the smart-charging clothing is connected to the recharging interface via a wireless connection.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11, wherein the smart-charging clothing is connected to the recharging interface via a physical connection.

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

The method of claim 11 further comprising:
inserting a plurality of smart-charging clothing into the holder;
connecting the smart-charging clothing to the recharging interface;
recharging the smart-charging clothing using the recharging interface.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of smart-charging clothing are connected in parallel.

### Claim 18 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of smart-charging clothing are connected in series.

### Claim 19 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of smart-charging clothing are recharged in parallel.

### Claim 20 (depends on 16)

The method of claim 16, wherein the plurality of smart-charging clothing are recharged in series.
