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US 8,783,936 B2Granted
Desk top item with LED means has USB-unit(s) or USB-module to charge other electric or digital data device(s)
OwnerTseng-Lu Chieninventor
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Abstract
Desk top items with LEDs also include USB-unit(s) or USB-module(s) and, optionally, additional outlet-units, to supply power to other electric or digital devices such as a smart phone or digital data device.
Claims13
A desk top item with at least one USB-unit or USB-module, comprising:
- a desk top item housing;
- at least one LED in said desk top item housing;
- desk top item function means in said desk top item housing for providing at least one of the following functions:
- a display of light beams from the LED, projection of an image, projection of a time image, clock functions, illumination of an area, playing of music, serving as a source of power or electric signals, display of photos, transmission of digital signals, providing air flow at a desired temperature, generating moisture, steam, or smells, dispensing liquid, brewing coffee/tea, preparing food, and displaying charging status;
- at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB devices having USB connectors plugged into at least one said USB-unit or USB-module, said USB-unit or USB-module including components selected from circuitry, an integrated circuit, motion sensor means, switch means, sensor means, timer means, time delay means, a timer, resilient conductive means, transformer means, inverter means, adapter means, PIR means, infrared means, and master power control means, for converting a voltage and current of said DC or AC source into a USB charging voltage and current and for supplying power to different said USB devices;
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- at least one additional outlet-unit installed in said desk top item housing for charging another electric or digital device plugged into said additional outlet unit,
- wherein said DC or AC source supplies power to both said USB-unit and said LED, and
- wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and have no data transfer function,
- wherein said at least one USB-module comprises a rotating unit having two surfaces, wherein when said rotating unit is rotated to a first position exposing said first surface, said at least one USB-module provides access to said at least one USB-unit for charging said electric or digital devices, and wherein when said rotating unit is rotated to a second position exposing said second surface, said rotating unit has a different appearance or function.
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