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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 12, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 05, 2010
David W. Baarman, Fennville, MI (US);
William T. Stoner, Jr., Ada, MI (US);
Matthew J. Norconk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Colin J. Moore, Lowell, MI (US);
Joshua K. Schwannecke, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas Jay Leppien, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Richard J. Weber, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Ryan D. Schamper, Grand Haven, MI (US);
David W. Baarman, Fennville, MI (US);
William T. Stoner, Jr., Ada, MI (US);
Matthew J. Norconk, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Colin J. Moore, Lowell, MI (US);
Joshua K. Schwannecke, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Thomas Jay Leppien, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Richard J. Weber, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Ryan D. Schamper, Grand Haven, MI (US);
Access Business Group International LLC, Ada, MI (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a plunger for mechanically interconnecting a remote device with the power supply. The plunger may be extendable/retractable to interfit with the remote device. In a second aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply with a movable primary that allows for close alignment between the primary and the secondary when the remote device is disposed within a range of different positions with respect to the charging surface. The movable primary may, for example, be coupled to the remote device by a peg, a plunger or a magnet. Alternatively, the position of the movable primary may be adjusted manually. In a third aspect, the present invention provides a charging bowl having a plurality of charging stations disposed about a common axis. Each charging station may include a movable primary that permits some freedom in positioning of the remote device on the charging surface. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a wireless power supply having a manually movable primary.