Patent ID: 7652452
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
1. A charging station for receiving a portable electronic device and receiving a charger unit for charging the portable electronic device, the charger unit having a charger cord, said charging station comprising: a base comprising a generally planar bottom surface bounded by a first perimeter wall, the first perimeter wall having an upper portion; a generally planar base cover removably attached to the upper portion of the first perimeter wall to enclose an interior space, said base cover having an opening to permit the charger cord of the charger unit located within the interior space to pass through the base cover, the base cover comprising an upper surface; a tray comprising a generally planar surface for receiving the portable electronic device, the tray configured for removable attachment to the upper surface of the base cover, the tray having an opening to permit the charger cord of the charger unit to pass through the tray; and a surge protector located within the interior space comprising outlets for providing regulated power to the charger unit for charging the portable electronic devices, wherein: the tray is bounded by a second perimeter wall; the second perimeter wall has at least one indentation; and the tray is configured such that when the tray receives the portable electronic device and the charger cord is coupled to the portable electronic device, at least a portion of the charger cord can be placed within the at least one indention.