Patent ID: 9553481
Date: 2017-01-24
CPC Classifications: F21S,F21Y,H02J,H05B,Y02B,Y02E

Claim:
1. A freestanding solar-powered charging system, comprising: a baseplate; a substantially vertical frame member having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to and extending from the baseplate; one or more panels coupled to the second end of the vertical frame member, each of the panels having an upper surface with a photovoltaic cell; an energy storage device electrically coupled to the photovoltaic cell; one or more electrical connectors supported by the vertical frame member and electrically coupled to the energy storage device, the electrical connectors configured to engage any one or more of a plurality of consumer electronic devices for charging the consumer electronic devices, wherein the panels further comprise a lower surface having a lighting device configured to illuminate at least the electrical connectors; signage coupled to the vertical frame member, wherein the signage is at least one of self-illuminating and powered from the energy storage device, or illuminated by the lighting device, wherein the signage comprises an LED or LCD display panel; and hardware configured to transmit content to the signage from a remote location.