Patented Advancements in Mobile Cases Supporting Wireless Charging
15 patents in this list
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Modern cellphones are known for having wireless charging capabilities. It provides a practical alternative to tangled cords when charging the phone.
But occasionally, conventional phone covers can obstruct the wireless charging signal. Fortunately, this problem is being addressed by developments in mobile case design.
This page explores several innovations for wirelessly charging smartphone covers.
1. Versatile Mobile Charging Case with Secure Mounting Mechanism for Active Lifestyles
STRIDE CHARGE INC., 2023
A mobile phone charging case that can be mounted on objects like a bike or stroller to provide power on the go. The case has a built-in power supply and locking mechanism to connect with mounts for attaching to objects. It allows charging the phone while securely mounting it on things like a bicycle handlebar. The locking mechanism lets the case lock onto different mounts, like one for a bike or one for a stroller. This enables the phone to be charged and mounted simultaneously during activities that lack power outlets.
2. Innovative Cellphone Case Design with Integrated Wireless Charger Mount
ANNEX PRODUCTS PTY. LTD., 2023
Mounting a wireless cellphone charger to a cellphone case for charging a cellphone when secured. A cellphone case has a bore, recess, and retention ring. The charger mount has a protrusion, wireless charger, and metal plate. The charger mounts onto the cellphone case by aligning and magnetically coupling the protrusion and metal plate.
3. Protective Folio with Integrated Charging Compartment for Electronic Devices
Speculative Product Design, LLC, 2023
Protective folio or case for personal electronic devices that can accommodate a charging device and cables. The folio has a fitted storage compartment for the charging device and wrapable structures for cables. This allows the electronic device to be charged while still inside the folio.
4. Removable Pocket for Mobile Cases: Enhancing Grip and Storage without Hindering Wireless Charging
Marisa A. James, 2022
A removable pocket that attaches to a mobile phone case to provide an add-on pouch for holding personal items like credit cards, money, and keys. The pocket attaches to the back of the case between the camera and the charging port. It can prop the phone up, enhance grip, and has a strap that allows the phone to rest on the hand without gripping it tightly. The pouch can be quickly released to wirelessly charge the phone or mounted in a car holder.
5. Wireless Charging-Enabled Phone Case with Automatic Activation Feature
Dong In Kim, 2021
A phone case that adds wireless charging capability to smartphones. The case has a detachable battery pack with wireless charging coils. It also has an activation component that senses when a wireless charging pad is brought near the case and automatically starts wirelessly charging the phone.
6. Smartphone Case with Integrated Wireless Charging Activation Mechanism
Dong In KIM, 2020
A smartphone case that can activate wireless charging when a wireless charging pad is brought close to the case. The case has an attachable/detachable power source unit with a coil to charge the phone battery wirelessly. The case also has an activation mechanism that recognizes when a compatible wireless charging pad is near and triggers the attached power source to charge the phone.
7. Wireless Charging and Processing-Enhanced Mobile Device Cases
mophie inc., 2020
Extending battery life and functionality of smartphones and other mobile devices by providing an external wireless battery case/holster that can wirelessly charge the device and be charged wirelessly itself. The case has a built-in battery, wireless receiver, and transmitter to wireless power the device. It can be charged by wire or wirelessly. Charging the device and case from separate sources simultaneously speeds up charging. The case can also have processors to run apps, providing additional processing capabilities.
8. Integrated Wireless Charging and Power Hub in a Multi-Functional Bag
Yung-Hao Liu, 2020
This is a multi-functional bag that integrates features to support and charge multiple electronic devices. It includes a built-in rechargeable battery, a hub to connect devices like laptops and phones, and a wireless power charging module. This allows the bag to provide power to devices without needing separate adapters or batteries. The bag can also store other items like documents.
9. Rotatable Attachment for Mobile Cases to Enable Unobstructed Wireless Charging
ESI Cases & Accessories, 2020
A movable attachment apparatus for holding a portable electronic device like a phone that facilitates wireless charging without obstructing the charging coils. The apparatus has two attachment portions that can be attached to different locations on the device back. These are connected by a rotatable elongated body. When one attachment point is fixed, and the other is detached, the body can rotate to move the holder out of the way for wireless charging.
10. Magnetic Mount-Compatible Phone Case Design for Uninterrupted Wireless Charging
SPIGEN KOREA CO., LTD., 2020
A metal plate design for a phone case allows magnetic mounting while avoiding interference with wireless charging. The plate has a rounded concave edge that does not overlap the phone's wireless charging coil area. This allows the phone case to attach magnetically to a mount while still enabling wireless charging.
11. Innovative Phone Case Design with Metal Plate for Wireless Charging and Magnetic Mounting Compatibility
SPIGEN KOREA CO., LTD., 2019
A metal plate design for a phone case that allows both wireless charging and magnetic mounting. The metal plate has a rounded concave edge so it doesn't block the charging coil. The rounded edge, which is symmetrical with the coil's inner and outer circles, allows wireless charging while still enabling magnetic mounting to a support with a magnet. The rounded edge prevents the metal plate from overlapping and obstructing the coil, while still allowing magnetic attraction between the plate and an external magnet.
12. Smart Bag with Integrated Multi-Mode Charging for Portable Devices
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., 2019
Smart bag with integrated charging capabilities to charge multiple devices while on the go. The bag has built-in power sources like a cord, solar panel, and battery pack. Devices can connect to the bag via USB, induction, or wirelessly to charge.
13. Waterproof Mobile Device Sleeve with Integrated Solar and Wireless Charging Capabilities
Shenzhen Xiao Bei Ke Industrial Co., Ltd, 2019
A waterproof protective sleeve for mobile devices that also enhances endurance. The sleeve has a front cover with a screen window, a middle frame, and a rear cover that tightly seal together to provide waterproofing. It also has a solar charging module, wireless charging module, portable battery, and control board inside the rear cover to provide additional functionality and endurance to the mobile device.
14. Waterproof Protective Case with Integrated Solar and Wireless Charging for Mobile Devices
Shenzhen Xiao Bei Ke Industrial Co., Ltd, 2019
A waterproof protective case for mobile devices that provides waterproofing without using a seal ring and improves device endurance. The case has a front cover with a screen window, a middle frame, and a rear cover that clamp together. A waterproof sealant between the front cover and middle frame makes it waterproof. The rear cover has solar and wireless charging modules, a portable battery, a circuit board, and a charging plug. The circuit board controls charging modes for the device and battery.
15. Wireless Charging Enabled Protective Case with Embedded Rechargeable Battery
AMOGREENTECH CO., LTD., 2018
A protective case for portable electronic devices that can charge the device battery. The case contains an embedded rechargeable battery and wireless charging components. It can wirelessly receive power to charge its battery or transmit power wirelessly to charge the device. The case also has a wired connection to directly power the device from its battery.
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Many innovative techniques for making wirelessly charging phone cases are presented in the patents here. A few of these include phone installations that are seamless and free of interference with the charging signal due to magnetic plates, detachable pouches for additional storage, spinning attachments for continuous wireless charging, and integrated charging bank covers.