15 patents in this list

Updated: June 30, 2024

Mobile devices are necessary for employment, leisure, and communication. But battery drain can be a constant concern.

 

Conveniently removing the need for separate chargers and adding more power to prolong phone battery life are features of mobile phone covers with built-in batteries.

 

This page examines different methods for integrating batteries into mobile phone cases.

1.  Mobile Charging Case with Versatile Mounting System for On-the-Go Power

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.

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2.  Detachable Charging Compartment in Mobile Cases for Simultaneous Device Charging

Jacob Lebaron, 2022

This is a detachable cell phone charging case that allows charging a phone without needing a wall outlet or cables. The case has a removable compartment with a battery and charging cable that can simultaneously charge the phone and other devices like a tablet. The main case protects the phone while it charges. It can be customized to fit different phone models and materials. The detachable compartment has indicators like patterns, logos, etc.

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3.  Selective Power Discharge Mobile Case for Dual-Screen Devices

Johnathan Coleman, 2022

Portable charging system for dual-screen mobile devices that continuously powers the device without the need for external charging. The system involves a case with an integrated rechargeable battery that attaches to the device. The case has selective power discharge capabilities to separately power each of the device's dual displays based on usage. This allows extended device usage without draining the internal battery. The case can be charged from external sources and has a processor to manage display power delivery.

4.  Integrated Electronic Vapor Device and Accessory Case for Mobile Devices

David Thayne Martin, Phillip Hickman, 2020

Protective electronic device case that integrates an electronic vapor device and other accessories into the case of a cellular phone or other electronic device. The case has a built-in rechargeable battery, manual actuators, and cavities to hold the electronic device. The case can add features like vaping, medical sensors, or other tools to the electronic device without needing separate devices. The case components like batteries, actuators, and sensor modules are removable and can be swapped for customization.

5.  Wirelessly Charged Auxiliary Battery in Protective Mobile Case

ADCRUNCH CO., LTD., 2020

Protective case for a portable device like a smartphone with an embedded auxiliary battery that can be wirelessly charged. The case has a compartment to hold the auxiliary battery, power connections to charge the device using the auxiliary battery, and a wireless charging coil to charge the auxiliary battery itself. This allows the device to use the internal battery normally, but if that runs out, the auxiliary battery can be wirelessly charged using an external wireless charger. The case also has a feature to check the charge level of the auxiliary battery using a sticker with color-changing elements.

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6.  Wireless Charging and Processing-Enhanced Mobile Device Case

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. The case has a built-in battery, wireless receiver, and transmitter to wirelessly 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.

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7.  Integrated Charging and Connectivity Solutions in a Multifunctional Electronic Device 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.

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8.  Protective Mobile Case with Integrated Auxiliary Battery for Extended Power

Seung Min Shin, 2020

Protective case that provides electric power to a mobile terminal without replacing a battery mounted in the main body of the mobile terminal. The protective case includes a box shape and surrounds and protects a mobile terminal; an auxiliary battery case which is positioned outside the rear surface of the mobile terminal case and defines a space for accommodating an auxiliary battery; a mobile terminal side contact terminal, which is disposed on an inner surface of the mobile terminal case, and is in electrical contact with an external terminal of the mobile terminal; and an auxiliary battery side contact terminal which is disposed on an inner surface of the auxiliary battery case, and is in electrical contact with an external terminal of the auxiliary battery, in which electric power of the auxiliary battery is provided to the mobile terminal through a connecting cable that electrically connects the mobile terminal side contact terminal and the auxiliary battery side contact terminal.

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9.  Modular Protective Case with Integrated Battery and Functional Accessories for Electronic Devices

David Thayne Martin, Phillip Hickman, 2019

Protective case for an electronic device like a phone that has modular components to add functionality, such as a vaporizer, medical sensors, or other accessories. The case has removable ends to insert and secure the device. One end has a battery and power source that connects to the device. The other end has a replaceable module like a vaporizer, sensor, or other accessory. The case adds functions to the device by connecting internal components.

10.  Protective Case with Integrated Features and Removable Batteries for Electronic Devices

David Thyane Martin, Phillip Hickman, 2019

A protective case for electronic devices like phones that have integrated features like vaporizers, medical sensors, or other tools. The case has a larger form factor than the device it protects and contains removable batteries, electronics, and actuators to power and operate the integrated features.

11.  Protective Mobile Case Featuring Removable Auxiliary Battery for Extended Device Life

Seung Min Shin, 2019

Protective case for a mobile terminal that has a removable auxiliary battery to extend the device's battery life. The protective case has a separate compartment to house the auxiliary battery. Electrical contacts in the case connect to the mobile terminal's charging port. This allows the auxiliary battery to power the mobile terminal when the main battery is depleted.

12.  Portable Charging Device for On-the-Go Electronic Device Recharging

Global Shopping Network Pty Ltd., 2019

A compact and portable charging device for recharging a portable electronic device like a smartphone or tablet while on the go. The device includes a battery for storing electrical charge, a charging input for recharging the battery, and a charging output for connecting to the electronic device. The device also has a compact size that is particularly suitable for small carrying bags like purses, backpacks, and cosmetic cases. The device can be carried on outings or trips where mains power is not available, providing a way to keep a phone charged without needing a wall outlet.

13.  Wireless and Wired Charging Protective Case for Portable Electronic Devices

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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14.  Integrated Multi-Device Charging Protective Case for Portable Electronics

Joseph Murphy, 2016

A protective case for a portable device like a phone that has an integrated wireless charging station to simultaneously charge the device inside the case, a secondary device like a smartwatch, and an internal ancillary battery using a single external charging source. The case has an external charging port, internal charging plug, external wireless charging station, and control pad. It allows choosing which devices to charge, in what order, and from where (internal battery, external source, secondary device) to provide flexibility and convenience. The case can charge the device inside, an external device, and internal battery simultaneously using a single external source.

15.  Sliding Battery Case for Electronic Devices with Integrated Accessory Connectors

Justin Chiwon Kim, 2015

Protective case for electronic devices like smartphones that has an embedded auxiliary battery. The case has two parts: a removable sliding section with a battery and a fixed main section. The sliding section can be inserted and removed by sliding. The sliding section contains the auxiliary battery that provides power to the device. This allows extending device battery life without carrying an external battery pack. The sliding section also has connectors to attach external accessories like headphones.

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A range of innovative approaches to mobile phone cases with integrated batteries are demonstrated by the patents. Long-term power needs of users are met by these solutions, which take into account features like wireless charging, phone mounting, detachable charging compartments, and selective power discharge.