# US 2019/0173301 A1 · Wearable power supply > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0173301 A1 - Document ID: US20190173301A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/829,891 - Filed: 2017-12-02 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-12-02 - Inventors: Lydia R. Narayanasamy; Dorothy D. Burdine; Lavada S. Pitts - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190173301A1 ## CPC - H02J 7/855: {with circuits adapted for supplying loads from the battery} - H01F 7/02: Permanent magnets {[PM]} - H01F 7/0252: {PM holding devices (H01F7/021, H01F7/0215, H01F7/0226 take precedence)} - H01F 38/14: Inductive couplings - H01R 13/03: characterised by the material, e.g. plating, or coating materials - H01R 13/6205: {Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet} - H01R 13/6278: {comprising a pin snapping into a recess} - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - H02J 7/751: {concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries} - H02J 7/865: {Battery or charger load switching, e.g. concurrent charging and load supply (H02J7/50 takes precedence)} - H01R 11/30: End pieces held in contact by a magnet - H02J 7/82: Control of state of charge [SOC] - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - H01F: MAGNETS; INDUCTANCES; TRANSFORMERS; SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR THEIR MAGNETIC PROPERTIES - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A self-aligning electrically conductive magnetic coupling system provides a mechanically moveable electrical connection for an electrical power source to include a battery or plurality of batteries comprising a battery pack and associated connectivity and controls, and conductive magnetically facilitated power coupling to an appliance. Flexibly mounted magnetic electrical conductors and connectors provide simultaneous mechanical and electrical connection of the electrical power source to an appliance. ## Claims ### Claim 1 The method of a moveable conductive magnet comprised of a conductive magnet, a fastener, a structural substrate, a formed cavity and a flexible electrical conductor facilitating constrained movement and motion of the moveable conductive magnet together comprising an electrical, magnetic and mechanical connection means. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein the moveable conductive magnet is further comprised of neodymium encased in a conductive structural overcoat. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising mechanical and conductive means to include a spring, springs, spring material, foam, rod, wire, conductive elastomers, conductive plastic, conductive mechanical constraint, bearing and mechanical means inclusive of mechanically flexible electrical conductors. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of moveable conductive magnetic connectors. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein the conductively clad magnet is a conductive magnetic material comprised of a magnetic core covered by electrically conductive cladding materials further facilitating constrained rotary, rocking, linear, reciprocating and oscillatory motion of the clad magnet in all dimensions, said motion being constrained by a formed cavity in the magnet and a fastener. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 further comprising a conductive magnet retained by a fastener configured as a center post attached to the structural substrate facilitating freedom of movement of the conductive magnet along the post, the fastener further comprising a stop mechanism at the head of the post and opposite the structural substrate retaining the conductive magnet on the post, the post head restraining further movement of the conductive magnet, said conductive magnet being electrically connected by a conductor. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The moveable conductive magnet of claim 1 wherein the electrically conductive materials are electrically connected to a single pole of the battery or alternating electrical power source. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein the moveable conductive magnet is mechanically constrained and electrically connected by only a conductive mechanical spring. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The method of claim 1 wherein multiple separate electrical conduction paths are provided on the electrically insulated connective structure of the moveable conductive magnet. ### Claim 10 The method of a reversible magnetically connected battery pack comprised of one or a plurality of batteries electrically and mechanically attached through three conductive magnets together comprising a battery pack, the battery pack magnetically and electrically connected to a battery pack receiver comprising three conductive magnets facilitating discharge to an electrical load, and a battery power pack charger receiver through three conductive magnets magnetically and electrically connecting to an electrical source for charging, the outermost two conductive magnets being connected to the electrically opposite polarity of the electrical polarity connected to the center conductive magnet. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10 wherein the battery pack, battery power pack receiver, and power pack charger receiver are all facilitated with conductive magnetic connectors. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10 wherein the battery pack and battery power pack receiver or battery power pack charger receiver comprises conductive magnetic connectors and the opposite connective component comprises a conductive magnetic material to include all magnetic conductors. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10 further comprising a safety switch, a flow sterilization system containing a cleaning gas, an ozone gas sterilization system, an ultraviolet light, ionized gas, ethylene oxide, sterilizing gas, chlorine, ionized liquid, materials of high or low pH to include sodium hypochlorite bleach mist and other preferred sterilizing agents, hot air, dry air, room air and any gas or combination of gas. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The method of claim 10 wherein the battery pack and battery pack receiver are arranged in a conformal manner including wrapping to the arm, lower arm and wrist. ### Claim 15 The method of electrical and mechanical connection of a battery power pack by conductive magnet means through a wrist mounted battery pack receiver on which is mounted a tool power control and monitor to a hand tool including power tools, a tattoo machine, electrical tools, electric toys, an artistic tool, a communication device, a weapon, and an electronic device of any type requiring portable electrical power of any frequency or potential. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 wherein the electrical connection is through a conductive reversible magnetic cable connector. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 wherein the battery pack, battery pack receiver, power control and cabling is mounted on the vehicle, machine, device, toy, tool, gun and any device requiring electrical power of any kind, on or in the body, or on or in clothing. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further incorporating twist to release action relieving magnetic connection being further facilitated by magnetically repelling removal magnets. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15 further comprising a reversible magnetically connected battery cartridge and receiver comprising a battery pack comprising one or a plurality of batteries, the battery pack in a housing, said housing comprising a mounting surface, three electrically conductive magnets attached to the housing in a linear fashion and in a straight line, each magnet with a conduction lead attached to one pole of the battery pack, the outside magnets attached to one electrical pole of the battery pack and the center magnet attached to the opposite pole of the battery pack, the battery cartridge is physically reversible without changing the positions of the electrical poles, provides a safety switch to energize the batteries and magnets when inserted, the battery cartridge supported by mechanical action of the magnets and a reversible magnetically connectable battery cartridge receiver comprising three electrically conductive magnets.