Patent ID: 6845023
Filing Date: 2005-01-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A universal adapter for use with a rechargeable handheld communication device, the universal adapter including a power module comprising: a rectifier circuit operable to convert an AC power signal into a rectified power signal; a DC transformer circuit operable to receive the rectified power signal and output a DC transformed power signal; a top switch feedback loop circuit coupled to the DC transformer circuit and operable to regulate the DC transformed power signal; a DC to DC switching converter circuit coupled to the DC transformer circuit and operable to convert the DC transformed power signal to a converted DC power signal; and a feedback control circuit coupled to the DC to DC converter circuit and operable to regulate the converted DC signal; and further comprising: a) a case defining a socket and a button opening, the socket having a plurality of first electrical contacts, the socket defining a first notch and a first groove extending along a first side of the socket from the first notch; b) a plurality of adapter plugs, c) a locking mechanism operative to lock the adapter plug into the socket; and d) a detent button located in the button opening operative to release the locking mechanism, thereby to release the adapter plug from the socket.