A PHONE CHARGER ARTICLE AND METHODS

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a phone charger article and methods of making and use thereof.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] In an aging and aged society, mobility of many, e.g., the sick and senile population, is compromised. For these, connection with the outside world becomes a necessity, and they do so by portable devices, e.g., a smart phone or iPad. Charging such devices becomes a challenging issue for this section of the population. As such, there is a need for a portable charging device that is more convenient for mobility compromised or physically challenged people.

[0003] The embodiments provided below address the above identified issues and needs.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] In one aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a phone charger article, comprising an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the use.

[0005] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0006] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape. [0007] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[0008] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0009] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[0010] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[0011] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0012] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0013] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0014] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material.

[0015] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers.

[0016] In another aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a method of fabricating a phone charger article, the phone charger article comprising an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the use.

[0017] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0018] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0019] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[0020] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0021] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port. [0022] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[0023] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0024] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0025] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0026] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material.

[0027] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers.

[0028] In another aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a kit, comprising a phone charger article and a phone charger article case, the phone charger article case has a dimension and configuration to receive the phone charger article, the case having an open end with an optional cover to allow the phone charger article to insert into the case, wherein the phone charger article comprises an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the user is resting.

[0029] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article and the phone charger article case have a shape of a pillow.

[0030] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article case has a pocket for phone.

[0031] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone case has an opening for a charging cable to connect to a charging port on a power bank enclosed within the phone charger article.

[0032] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article is according to any of claims 1-

[0033] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0034] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0035] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[0036] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0037] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[0038] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[0039] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0040] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0041] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0042] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material.

[0043] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers. [0044] In a further aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a method of making a kit, the kit is according to the various embodiments described herein.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] FIGS. 1-2 show embodiments of designs of the disclosed phone charger of disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 3 shows the setup of an embodiment of the disclosed phone charger.

[0047] FIG. 4 shows a schematic illustration of the dimensions of an embodiment of the phone charger article.

[0048] FIGS. 5 A and 5B show front and side views of an embodiment of the disclosed phone charger article fabricated according to the disclosure herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE Phone charger article

[0049] In one aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a phone charger article, comprising an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the use.

[0050] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0051] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0052] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[0053] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0054] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[0055] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[0056] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0057] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0058] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0059] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material. [0060] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers.

[0061] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of phone charger article disclosed herein, some optional or further features of the phone charger article are as described below:

1) the power bank is placed into a potato-shaped pocket pillow. The pillow slips into themed fabric pillowcase or “Skin” that closes at bottom;

2) both the pillow and the pillowcase have opening to feed charging cord from power bank to phone;

3) Users’ phone slips into clear vinyl pocket on front of pillowcase, for example;

4) Pocket pillow can have a white cotton cover with an opening at the bottom;

5) Stuffing is Polyester Fiberfill;

6) The pillow can include weighted beads or sand allowing pillow to sit horizontally, vertically and flat;

7) Pocket can be made inside of the pillow to hold the power bank;

8) Pillowcase is fabric with clear vinyl pocket on front, also has opening on lower front center;

9) The pillowcase can be configured to receive over pillow, (user’s cord goes from power bank to phone);

10) Pillowcase can close at bottom to cover pillow, opens for power bank access;

11) Vinyl pocket has halfmoon opening at bottom center;

12) an example of the Pillow is potato-shaped with the Left Side being more flat;

13) Dimensions of the phone charger article can vary. In one embodiment, the dimensions are: approximately 10.75” long, 6.75” wide and 3.5” deep. 14) the Pillowcase can be made to receive snugly over pillow.

15) a pocket can be formed on the pillowcase, e.g., a vinyl pocket on pillowcase that is 7” tall and 5” wide.

Materials

[0062] The pillow can be formed of a material, e.g., a fabric that is a stretchable form of cotton blend.

[0063] The pillow can include a fiberfill such as Polyester Fiberfill and weighted beads or sand inside the pillow. In some embodiments, the fiberfill can be a fire-resistant material, e.g., glass fiber, and the beads or sand can be replaced with sand, for example.

[0064] The pocket for phone can be any form, e.g., a frame that allow the insertion of a phone, a net pocket, or a fully covered pocket that is transparent, translucent, or opaque, e.g., a vinyl, glare-resistant pocket.

[0065] The weight of the phone charger article can vary, for example, it can be approximately 1.5 lbs depending on bead usage.

[0066] The power bank refers to a portable charger, which is a rechargeable battery, which, when fully charged, is capable of storing a substantial amount of electricity that allows a user to charge a portable device from the power bank. An example of the power bank can be a Universal Power Bank, which can be enclosed and configured for Wireless/Mobile Charging.

[0067] An advantage of the article of disclosure is that the pocket/window on the phone charger case or pillow for phone - allows one to use phone while resting and not lose charge.

[0068] A further advantage is that the phone charger article of disclosure can have a soft pillow design with weighted elements - pillow can lie flat or sit vertically / horizontally. A kit

[0069] In another aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a kit, comprising a phone charger phone charger article and a phone charger article case, the phone charger article case has a dimension and configuration to receive the phone charger article, the case having an open end with an optional cover to allow the phone charger article to insert into the case, wherein the phone charger article comprises an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the user is resting.

[0070] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article and the phone charger article case have a shape of a pillow.

[0071] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article case has a pocket for phone.

[0072] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone case has an opening for a charging cable to connect to a charging port on a power bank enclosed within the phone charger article.

[0073] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0074] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0075] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user. [0076] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0077] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[0078] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[0079] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0080] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0081] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0082] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material. [0083] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of kit disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or

Method of fabrication

Phone charger article

[0084] In another aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a method of fabricating a phone charger article, the phone charger article comprising an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the use.

[0085] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0086] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0087] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[0088] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[0089] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[0090] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape. [0091] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[0092] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part.

[0093] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[0094] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material.

[0095] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers.

Kit

[0096] In another aspect of the present disclosure, it is provided a method of fabricating a kit, the kit comprising a phone charger article, the phone charger article comprising an enclosure having an opening configured to receive an object and an optional second opening configured to receive a charging cable, the enclosure comprising a shape configured to sit on or hold a body part of a user or sit nearby when the use. [0097] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the object is a power bank.

[0098] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a pillow shape.

[0099] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the body part is head, neck, back, forearm, or leg of the user.

[00100] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the enclosure comprises soft texture.

[00101] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the phone charger article comprises the second opening, wherein the enclosure comprises an enclave configured to receive a smart phone, the smart phone being electrically communicable with the charging port.

[00102] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the shape is a potato shape.

[00103] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the phone charger article further comprises a filler material, which is enclosed within the enclosure.

[00104] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the filler material comprises a plurality of beads or sand and a stuffing fiberfill, the beads or sand being in a sufficient weight to allow the enclosure to set, and the stuffing fiberfill being in a sufficient volume to fill up the enclosure and support the body part. [00105] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the beads or sand are selected from the group consisting of ceramic beads or sand, glass beads or sand, plastic beads or sand, metallic beads or sand, or a combination thereof.

[00106] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill is an electrically resistant material and/or a fire-resistant material.

[00107] In some embodiments, optionally in combination with the various embodiments of the method disclosed herein, the fiberfill comprises polyester fibers, cotton, wool, or biomass fibers.

EXAMPLES

[00108] The following examples are provided to illustrate and not meant to limit, the scope, of the disclosure herein.

[00109] FIGS. 1-2 show embodiments of designs of the disclosed phone charger article, a phone charger of disclosure.

[00110] Referring to FIG. 1, the figure shows a phone charger article with a pillow shape enclosure 100 having a pocket 110 configured to receive a power bank 200, which is shown in FIG. 2 A, and an opening 130 for charging cable access.

[00111] Referring to FIG. 2A, components of the phone charger article of disclosure are shown to include a pillow shape enclosure 100 with an opening 120 of a pocket (bottom view) to receive the power bank 200 and an opening 130 for charging cable access. The charging cable access opening can have a plurality of openings 130, which includes plastic or reinforced stitching to prevent wear and allow cord to pass through. [00112] Referring to FIG. 2B, it shows a pillowcase 300 shown to have a clear, vinyl pocket 310 configured to receive a phone, the pillowcase has an opening 330 for charging cable access. A bottom view of the pillowcase 300 is shown on the right side, which shows fabric snaps or zips 321 and 322 to fit over pillow and to open to access power bank 200.

[00113] Referring again to FIG. 2B, vinyl pocket 310 also serves as a clear vinyl window 311 and allows for phone usage. An example of the clear vinyl pocket/window 310 can include a material 312 that glows in dark on 3 (three) sides and an opening (not shown here, see FIG. 3 below) for charging cord to feed through. Charging cable access openings 330 can include plastic or reinforced stitching to prevent wear and allow cord to pass through.

[00114] FIG. 2C shows a power bank 200 included within the pillow shape enclosure 100 shown in FIG. 2 A. The power bank 200 fits inside the inner pillow, which includes an opening/pocket 140 (FIG. 5B). Power bank 200 has a standard cable connects to phone port routes through opening 130 then connects into phone.

[00115] FIG. 3 shows the steps for the setup/use of an embodiment of the disclosed pillow shape phone charger article. In step 1, power bank 200 is inserted into pillow shape enclosure 100, which includes an opening/pocket 140 for power bank 200 and an opening 130 for charging cable access. In step 2, pillow shape enclosure 100 is then snugged into a pillowcase 300 having a side pocket 310 for phone. Side pocket 310 generally includes a clear window 310, which is also temperature or heat sensitive so as to allow touch screen input, an example of such window is vinyl window. Pillowcase 300 has an opening 330 configured to correspond to opening 130 of the pillow shape enclosure 100 and allow access of a charging cable to the charging port on the power bank 200. In step 3, a phone fits into the side pocket 310. Clear window 310 has an opening 313 adjacent to opening 330, which allows for a charging cord to feed through to reach the phone inside the pocket. [00116] Still referring to FIG. 3, it is shown that the shape and design of the pillowlOO and pillow case 300 can have the shape of e.g., potato print (“Chip”), cheetah print (“Cheetato”), black with glow in dark stars (“Spudnik”), sage green (“Meditator”), dusty rose (“Rose spud”), and neutral gray (“Greatato”).

[00117] FIG. 4 shows a schematic illustration of the dimensions of an embodiment of the phone charger article 100, showing the front dimension and side panel dimension.

[00118] FIGS. 5 A and 5B show front and side views of an embodiment of the disclosed phone charger article fabricated according to the disclosure herein. FIG. 5B further shows opening 140, which is to receive an object such as a power bank.

[00119] It is understood that the foregoing detailed description and the following examples are illustrative only and are not to be taken as limitations upon the scope of the disclosure. Various changes and modifications to the disclosed embodiments, which will be apparent to those of skill in the art, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present.

[00120] Those skilled in the art will know, or be able to ascertain, using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments of the disclosure described herein. These and all other equivalents are intended to be encompassed by the following claims.