Charging Stand For A Percussive Massage Device
Patent No. US10847984 (titled "Charging Stand For A Percussive Massage Device") was filed by Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na on Jul 10, 2020.
What is this patent about?
’984 is related to the field of charging stands for battery-powered devices, specifically percussive massage devices. The background acknowledges the inconvenience of existing charging methods that require battery removal or cord insertion, highlighting the need for a docking solution where the entire device can be charged.
The underlying idea behind ’984 is to create a charging stand that simplifies the charging process for percussive massage devices. This is achieved by designing a charging channel within the stand's body that securely holds the device in a charging position, enabling power transfer to the device's rechargeable battery.
The claims of ’984 focus on a charging stand featuring a main body with a charging channel shaped by opposing sidewalls, an upper wall, and a lower wall, forming a V-shape to cradle the percussive massage device. Crucially, the stand incorporates a wireless charging transmitter positioned within one of the sidewalls to wirelessly transmit power to the device's battery when docked.
In practice, the V-shaped channel guides the percussive massage device into the correct charging position. The wireless charging transmitter, strategically placed within the sidewall and potentially supported by an internal bracket, aligns with a receiver in the massage device, facilitating efficient wireless power transfer. This eliminates the need for physical connectors, simplifying the user experience.
This design differentiates itself from prior solutions by offering a convenient docking and wireless charging solution. The V-shaped cradle ensures proper alignment for charging, while the wireless power transfer eliminates the need for cumbersome cables or direct contact charging pins. The internal support bracket for the transmitter ensures stable and reliable wireless charging performance.
How does this patent fit in bigger picture?
Technical landscape at the time
In the late 2010s when '984 was filed, wireless charging was increasingly common for portable electronic devices, at a time when inductive charging was typically implemented using resonant circuits to transfer power wirelessly over short distances. At this time, charging stands commonly relied on physical contact between charging pins and device terminals, when hardware or software constraints made sophisticated alignment and communication protocols non-trivial.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The application was initially rejected. Claims 1, 2, and 5 were rejected under 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(1) as being anticipated by prior art. All claims 1-5 were rejected for nonstatutory double patenting. Claims 3 and 4 were indicated as allowable if rewritten or amended to overcome the double patenting rejection and/or if a terminal disclaimer was filed. The prosecution record does not describe the technical reasoning or specific claim changes that led to allowance.
Claims
This patent contains 7 claims, with claims 1 and 6 being independent. The independent claims are directed to a charging stand for a percussive massage device, focusing on the structural configuration of the charging channel and the positioning of a wireless charging transmitter. The dependent claims further define specific features and combinations of the charging stand.
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US10847984
- Application Number
- US16925597
- Filing Date
- Jul 10, 2020
- Status
- Granted
- Expiry Date
- Feb 11, 2040
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