公开(公告)号：US20240188232A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18440891

申请日：2024-02-13

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65D25/38 ,  B65H75/36 ,  B65H75/44 ,  B65H75/48 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/15 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/0086 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65D25/38 ,  B65H75/364 ,  B65H75/48 ,  G06F1/105 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/0258 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H04R1/1025 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B65H75/44 ,  B65H75/4431 ,  B65H2701/34 ,  B65H2701/3919 ,  B65H2701/533 ,  H02J7/342 ,  H04M1/15 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04R2499/11

Abstract: An accessory management system includes a first part which mates with a handheld electronic device. The first part includes a port to electrically connect an external device to the first part, a circuit board, a connector, and an accessory station configured to removably connect to an accessory item. The accessory station includes electrical contacts. The connector is configured to electronically or electrically connect to a port of the handheld electronic device and configured to transmit at least one of data and power between at least two of the following: the accessory management apparatus, the handheld electronic device, and the accessory item. The accessory item is independent from the first part and removably attaches to the first part. The electrical contacts are mounted proximate to the accessory item. The electrical contacts electrically connect the accessory item to either the first part or the handheld electronic device to transfer charging power.

公开(公告)号：US11432641B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US15472252

申请日：2017-03-28

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： John T. Merenda

IPC: A45F5/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04R1/10 ,  B60R11/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/15 ,  A45C13/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H02J7/34

Abstract: A retractable storage system for a handheld electronic device includes a protective housing member operative shaped and sized to bound the handheld electronic device and enable wrapping around the handheld electronic device. At least one accessory station structured is on the housing member, and has an aperture to arrest and dispense an accessory item. At least one storage chamber is structured on the housing member to store the accessory item. The protective housing member has a first housing part and a second housing part which combine to form one protective housing member.

公开(公告)号：US20200093014A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16691284

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R1/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  B65D25/38 ,  G06F1/10 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H05K5/02 ,  B65H75/48

Abstract: A multipurpose accessory and storage system for an electronic device includes a housing member attaching to the electronic device and a charging station structured on the housing member to charge, arrest and dispense an accessory item. The accessory item includes a protective membrane housing a logic board, a power component, an image sensor, a transmitter configured to transfer a signal or data to the electronic device or the housing member and a software program stored in the logic board. The transmitter establishes a pairing or electronic connection between the electronic device or the housing member and the accessory item. The pairing or electronic connection enables content captured by the image sensor to be relayed to the electronic device to permit a user to view the content on the display of the electronic device and/or to control components and features of the accessory item via the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170215293A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15472252

申请日：2017-03-28

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H04R1/02 ,  B60R11/02 ,  A45F5/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: A45F5/004 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  A45C2011/002 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  A45C2013/025 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B65H75/4431 ,  B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4449 ,  B65H2701/3919 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0054 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/0258 ,  H04M1/15 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R1/1033

Abstract: A retractable storage system for a handheld electronic device includes a protective housing member operative shaped and sized to bound the handheld electronic device and enable wrapping around the handheld electronic device. At least one accessory station structured is on the housing member, and has an aperture to arrest and dispense an accessory item. At least one storage chamber is structured on the housing member to store the accessory item. The protective housing member has a first housing part and a second housing part which combine to form one protective housing member.

公开(公告)号：US20240155781A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-09

申请号：US18413351

申请日：2024-01-16

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  A45F5/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B65H75/44 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/15 ,  H04R1/10

CPC classification number: H05K5/0086 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/02 ,  A45F5/004 ,  B60R11/02 ,  B65H75/4431 ,  B65H75/4434 ,  B65H75/4449 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  H04M1/0258 ,  H04M1/15 ,  H04R1/1033 ,  H04M1/185

Abstract: An accessory management system includes a housing that mates with a handheld electronic device. A plug head electrically connects the housing to the handheld electronic device, and at least one charging station to charge at least one accessory item. The accessory item is independent from the housing and removably and magnetically attaches to the housing. At least one accessory station connects at least one interchangeable modular accessory, which is distinct from the accessory item, to the handheld electronic device. The accessory station electrically connects the interchangeable modular accessory to the handheld electronic device via the housing. A power source of the handheld electronic device powers the accessory item or interchangeable modular accessory. At least one port on the housing transfers data or power from an external source to or from at least one of the following: the housing, the handheld electronic device, the interchangeable modular accessory, and the accessory item.

公开(公告)号：US20220376531A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-24

申请号：US17882565

申请日：2022-08-06

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: A charging apparatus for a handheld electronic device includes a housing configured to removably attach to the handheld electronic device. The housing includes at least one electronic logic board, and an accessory station configured to store and charge at least one accessory item of the handheld electronic device. The electronic logic board includes a coil configured to wirelessly provide or accept power to and from the handheld electronic device. A software installed on the electronic logic board is configured to control a power transfer between at least two of the following: the accessory item, the accessory station, the housing, and the handheld electronic device. The housing includes a magnetic material configured to removably attach to a corresponding magnetic material of the handheld electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20220354242A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：US17863241

申请日：2022-07-12

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： JOHN T. MERENDA

IPC: A45F5/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04R1/10 ,  B60R11/02 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/15 ,  A45C13/02 ,  H02J50/12

Abstract: A charging system for a handheld electronic device includes a housing configured to removably attach to the handheld electronic device. The housing includes at least one power source, at least one electronic logic board, and an accessory station configured to store and charge at least one accessory item of the handheld electronic device. The transmitter is mounted on the electronic logic board. The transmitter is configured to transmit power between at least two of the following: the accessory item, the accessory station, the power source, the housing, and the handheld electronic device. A software installed on the electronic logic board is configured to control a power transfer between the accessory item, the accessory station, the power source, the housing, and the handheld electronic device. The housing includes a magnetic material configured to removably attach to a corresponding magnetic material of the handheld electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US11412627B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-09

申请号：US16691284

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: ADVANCED ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES LLC

Inventor： John T. Merenda

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H02J7/34 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B65H75/36 ,  B65D25/38 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F1/10 ,  H04M1/60 ,  H05K5/02 ,  B65H75/48 ,  H04M1/15 ,  B65H75/44 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: A multipurpose accessory and storage system for an electronic device includes a housing member attaching to the electronic device and a charging station structured on the housing member to charge, arrest and dispense an accessory item. The accessory item includes a protective membrane housing a logic board, a power component, an image sensor, a transmitter configured to transfer a signal or data to the electronic device or the housing member and a software program stored in the logic board. The transmitter establishes a pairing or electronic connection between the electronic device or the housing member and the accessory item. The pairing or electronic connection enables content captured by the image sensor to be relayed to the electronic device to permit a user to view the content on the display of the electronic device and/or to control components and features of the accessory item via the electronic device.