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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 17, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2006
Randolph Gray, Round Rock, TX (US);
Randolph Gray, Round Rock, TX (US);
Other;
Abstract
A portable storage apparatus and docking station employing a solar energy charging system for electronic devices is provided. According to one aspect, a portable storage apparatus can include a docking station coupled to a portion of the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can also include a docking interface coupled to the portable storage apparatus to secure the docking station to the portable storage apparatus. The portable storage apparatus can further include a power source operable to couple converted solar energy to the docking station. The power source can be operable to power an electronic device coupled to the docking station. The portable storage apparatus can also include an antenna operable to be coupled to the docking station, and the antenna can extend away from the docking interface.