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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 19, 1999
Grant Harries Lloyd, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Willard Francis Amero, Jr, Flowery Branch, GA (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
This invention is a battery charger having a pocket for charging a battery. The pocket is covered by a door which has a battery retention latch. When the door is open, and a battery is inserted into the pocket, the battery retention latch of the door exerts force upon the battery in a direction towards the charging contacts located in the base of the pocket. In so doing the door and battery retention latch hold the battery against the charging contacts, thereby enduring a good electrical connection. The battery retention latch also has a convex detente which keeps the door closed when no battery is present. Additionally, the charger may have a pocket for charging a phone and battery combination as well.