Charles Edward Lord

US Patent:

D454131, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

May 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/123587

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14434

US Patent:

D454132, Mar 5, 2002

Filed:

May 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/123571

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14439

US Patent:

D456781, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Jul 12, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/126267

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13154

US Patent:

6433274, Aug 13, 2002

Filed:

Jan 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/478746

Inventors:

Jeffrey Doss - Scottsdale AZ
Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronic, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

H02G 308

US Classification:

174 50, 174 59, 174 53, 191 122 R, 191 124

Abstract:

Two juxtaposed retraction reels automatically and independently retract an output power plug cable and an input power cable connected to an accessory power input plug. The cables are connected to a power converter for converting electrical power to voltage and current power levels for use in lap top computers and so on. The input plug has a second Em power plug / auto-air adapter mechanically and ohmically coupled thereto for use with other power sources such as in airplanes and so on. A slider holds the plug tip to the carrying housing in the carrying mode, the retraction reel holding the other power input plug end to the housing via its cable.

US Patent:

6527241, Mar 4, 2003

Filed:

Nov 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/988694

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

B65D 1900

US Classification:

24834601, 24834605

Abstract:

The present invention provides an apparatus adapted to angle and space a laptop computer above a surface. The apparatus is a laptop stand and comprises a concave member having a first portion and a second portion adapted to receive a laptop computer. The first portion is at a height which is substantially higher than the second portion so as angle the laptop as it lies atop the stand. The invention cantilevers the laptop to advantageously cool the laptop at a greater rate than if the laptop were directly in contact with a surface, such as a desk top, and, simultaneously, provides laptop users with a more user-friendly angle from which to operate the laptop keyboard.

US Patent:

D475057, May 27, 2003

Filed:

Nov 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

29/150476

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

1402

US Classification:

D14447, D14451

US Patent:

6579114, Jun 17, 2003

Filed:

Aug 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/922382

Inventors:

Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

H01R 13627

US Classification:

439358, 439353, 439953, 411510, 411913

Abstract:

An adaptor for quickly connecting a computer cable connection to a receiving member including a body, a first and second port connector, and a biasing member. The biasing member maintains ratchet like teeth particularly useful in grasping internal threading such as that found in computer port housing. The connection apparatus securingly connects a traditional jack screw-type receiving member cable connection to a receiving member via actuation of the biasing member. The biasing member may preferably be a resilient member such as a spring or spring-like mechanism.

US Patent:

6643158, Nov 4, 2003

Filed:

Dec 3, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/005961

Inventors:

Gilbert McDonald - Queen Creek AZ
Charles Lord - Scottsdale AZ
Steve Smith - Phoenix AZ
Gary DuBose - Scottsdale AZ

Assignee:

Mobility Electronics, Inc. - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

H02M 110

US Classification:

363142

Abstract:

A power converter capable of receiving either an AC input voltage or a DC input voltage and generating a programmable DC output voltage. The converter comprises a first circuit that converts an AC input voltage to a predetermined DC first output voltage, and a second circuit that converts a DC input voltage to a predetermined second DC output voltage. The converter also comprise a third circuit which is adapted to receive the first and second DC voltages from first and second circuits to generate a selectable output DC voltage. In selected embodiments, the first and second DC output voltages provided by the first and second circuits, respectively, are generally the same value and are coupled to a common node that feeds the input terminal of the third circuit. Moreover, the third circuit is adapted to provide a selectable output DC voltage which may be set higher or lower than its DC input voltage. The third circuit may also be adapted to couple a set of removable programming keys that provide for a different associated DC output voltage.