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US-12627164-B2 - Portable power case with heat-resistant material

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Abstract

Systems, methods, and articles for a portable power case are disclosed. The portable power case is comprised of at least one battery and at least one PCB. The portable power case has at least two access ports, at least two leads, or at least one access port and at least one lead and at least one USB port. The portable power case is operable to supply power to an amplifier, a radio, a wearable battery, a mobile phone, and a tablet. The portable power case is operable to be charged using solar panels, vehicle batteries, AC adapters, non-rechargeable batteries, and generators. The portable power case provides for modularity that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing.

Inventors

  • LAURA THIEL
  • Giancarlo Urzi
  • Carlos Cid

Assignees

  • LAT ENTERPRISES, INC.

Dates

Publication Date
20260512
Application Date
20250731

Claims (18)

  1. 1 . A portable power device comprising: a case; and at least two leads or at least one access port and at least one lead; wherein the at least two leads, or the at least one access port and the at least one lead are operable to supply power to at least one device; wherein the at least two leads or the at least one access port and the at least one lead are operable to charge the portable power device using at least one charging device; wherein a spring is provided around a cable portion of the at least two leads or the at least one lead; and wherein a portion of the spring is positioned outside the portable power device and another portion of the spring is positioned inside the portable power device.
  2. 2 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein the case comprises a lid and a base that form a housing having an interior surface, an exterior surface, and an open interior space.
  3. 3 . The portable power device of claim 2 , wherein the interior surface of the housing is lined with foam, a material that is resistant to electromagnetic interference, and/or a material that is resistant to radio frequency interference.
  4. 4 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein the at least two leads or the at least one lead are operable to be flexed in a multiplicity of directions.
  5. 5 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein a connector portion of the at least two leads or the at least one lead has an ingress protection (IP) rating of IPX6, IPX7, or IPX8.
  6. 6 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein a layer of heat shrink tubing is placed around the cable portion before the spring is provided around the cable portion.
  7. 7 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one access port is a circular connector.
  8. 8 . The portable power device of claim 1 , wherein the at least two leads include a first lead and a second lead, and wherein the first lead and second lead are staggered vertically and horizontally.
  9. 9 . A portable power device comprising: a case; and at least two leads or at least one port and at least one lead; wherein the at least two leads or the at least one port and the at least one lead are operable to charge the portable power device using at least one charging device; wherein the portable power device is connected to the at least one charging device through a cable with a battery protector; wherein a spring is provided around a cable portion of the at least two leads or the at least one lead; and wherein a portion of the spring is positioned outside the portable power device and another portion of the spring is positioned inside the portable power device.
  10. 10 . The portable power device of claim 9 , wherein the case comprises a lid and a base.
  11. 11 . The portable power device of claim 9 , wherein the at least two leads or the at least one lead are operable to be flexed in a multiplicity of directions.
  12. 12 . The portable power device of claim 9 , wherein the battery protector prevents the portable power device from draining the at least one charging device.
  13. 13 . The portable power device of claim 9 , wherein the battery protector is connected to the vehicle battery using ring terminals, alligator clips, or a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) slave adapter.
  14. 14 . A portable power device comprising: a case; a printed circuit board (PCB); and at least two leads or at least one port and at least one lead; wherein the at least two leads or the at least one port and the at least one lead are operable to supply power to at least one device; and wherein a spring is provided around a cable portion of the at least two leads or the at least one lead, wherein a portion of the spring is positioned outside the portable power device and another portion of the spring is positioned inside the portable power device.
  15. 15 . The portable power device of claim 14 , wherein the at least two leads or the at least one lead further includes a connector portion.
  16. 16 . The portable power device of claim 14 , wherein the at least two leads or the at least one lead are operable to be flexed in a multiplicity of directions.
  17. 17 . The portable power device of claim 14 , wherein an exterior surface of the case includes at least one indicator.
  18. 18 . The portable power device of claim 14 , wherein the PCB includes control electronics, wherein the control electronics include at least one processor, and wherein one or more of the at least one processor is programmed to periodically measure the state of charge and send state of charge information to at least one remote device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is related to and claims priority from the following US patent applications: this application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 19/196,212, filed May 1, 2025, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/975,739, filed Dec. 10, 2024, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 18/625,744, filed Apr. 3, 2024, which is continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/331,155, filed May 26, 2021, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/836,299, filed Dec. 8, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/664,776, filed Jul. 31, 2017, and a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/720,270, filed Sep. 29, 2017. U.S. application Ser. No. 15/664,776 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/470,382, filed Mar. 27, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/516,127, filed Oct. 16, 2014. U.S. application Ser. No. 15/720,270 is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/520,821, filed Oct. 22, 2014, and a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/664,776, filed Jul. 31, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/470,382, filed Mar. 27, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/516,127, filed Oct. 16, 2014. Each of the U.S. Applications mentioned above is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates generally to a portable power case comprised of at least one battery that allows the user to disassemble and selectively remove the batteries installed within the portable power case housing. 2. Description of the Prior Art The military uses various types of portable electronic devices, such as portable battery-operated radios, which generate heat during operation, i.e., during normal operation, the devices may be heat-generating devices. In particular, a malfunctioning device can cause excessive heating. A drawback of heat-generating devices is that the heat may be transferred to the person using or carrying the device, causing uncomfortableness or burns. Another drawback of heat-generating devices is that the heat may be transferred to other devices, causing damage to these devices. Further, in military applications, heat-generating devices may increase the heat profile of military personnel, making them more prone to detection by thermal imaging and therefore more prone to danger. It is known in the prior art to provide heat dissipating material or insulating material with heat-generating devices. It is also known in the prior art to provide a portable power supply for electronic devices, including military radios. Representative prior art patent documents include the following: U.S. Pat. No. 5,522,943 for portable power supply by inventors Spencer et al., filed Dec. 5, 1994 and issued Jun. 4, 1996, is directed to a portable power supply that includes at least one solar panel assembly that is capable of producing an electrical output through the conversion of solar energy to electrical energy. The power supply further includes power transmission means which is typically an electrical cable that will supply the power output of the solar panel to an electrical energy consuming device such as a portable computer or a battery for use therewith. The portable power supply further includes a case having at least two opposing side panels and includes solar panel assembly attachment means permitting the mounting of a solar panel assembly. The solar panel assembly typically comprises a photovoltaic panel attached to a backing panel. Backing panels utilized in the solar panel assembly may also be foldable, thus protecting the attached photovoltaic panel within the folded sections of the backing panel. U.S. Pat. No. 5,621,299 for rechargeable power supply with load voltage sensing, selectable output voltage and a wrist rest by inventor Krall, filed Nov. 14, 1994 and issued Apr. 15, 1997, is directed to a plurality of rechargeable batteries are provided as part of an electronic system that includes an electronic circuit which controls periodic charging of the batteries and allows selection of the output voltage over a given range. The system is preferably packaged in a shape to be easily integrated with a carrying case, such as a briefcase, and/or to physically match a specific type of portable equipment, such as a notebook computer. In one embodiment, the batteries and circuitry are included in a wrist rest structure of a type used with portable computer keyboards. In other forms, the power supply is useable with a large number of other specific items of portable electronic equipment, such as portable video and telecommunications equipment. U.S. Pat. No. 7,733,658 for integrated power supply and platform for military radio by inventors Perkins et al., filed May 15, 2007 and issued Jun. 8, 20