Electric power conversion systems – Current conversion – Encased in plug housing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Laxton, Gary L (Department: 2838)
Electric power conversion systems
Current conversion
Encased in plug housing
C363S142000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11400670
ABSTRACT:
A cradle casing has a DC/DC adapter to receive DC power from a DC power source and generate a first DC power signal. A sleeve accepts an AC/DC adapter, and guides movement of the AC/DC adapter when the AC/DC adapter is inserted into the cradle casing. The AC/DC adapter is capable of receiving AC power from an AC power source and generating a second DC power signal. A circuit receives at least one of the first DC power signal and the second DC power signal and outputs a third DC power signal.
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Laxton Gary L
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
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