Abstract

A wearable battery charging system includes a battery charging cradle having within it, in one embodiment, a rectification circuit, a battery charging circuit, and a wireless power receiving planar coil. The power receiving planar coil is sized for optimized wireless power charging of the battery when the power receiving planar coil within the cradle is brought into charging proximity to, and charging alignment with, a wireless power transmitting coil. The wireless power receiving planar coil may have a diameter which is at least five inches. The cradle is sized to snugly fit within the base of the pocket and to be compressed into the base of the pocket by the battery. The cradle is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of, so as to fit snugly against, the base of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• A41D 1/00 - Garments
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus
• H01M 50/247 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers

Abstract

A wearable battery charging system includes a battery charging cradle having within it, in one embodiment, a rectification circuit, a battery charging circuit, and a wireless power receiving planar coil. The power receiving planar coil is sized for optimized wireless power charging of the battery when the power receiving planar coil within the cradle is brought into charging proximity to, and charging alignment with, a wireless power transmitting coil. The wireless power receiving planar coil may have a diameter which is at least five inches. The cradle is sized to snugly fit within the base of the pocket and to be compressed into the base of the pocket by the battery. The cradle is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of, so as to fit snugly against, the base of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 50/00 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• F41H 1/02 - Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H01M 10/46 - Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus

Abstract

A system for transmission of at least power using inductive wireless coupling includes an environmentally sealed dongle and a mounting component which releasably mates with the dongle. The dongle is sized for use with one hand, and may be coupled by an umbilical to either a garment of the user or to a vehicle structure for example a seat, in which case the mounting component is coupled to the vehicle structure or to the garment respectively. The dongle and the mounting component include first and second inductive coils respectively and corresponding ferrite cores. The coils are positioned within the dongle and mounting component so that they are aligned for their inductive coupling when the dongle and mounting component are mated. The positioning and alignment of the coils provides a substantially closed magnetic path between the coils. The mounting component may be a receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves

Abstract

A charging system for the wireless inductive charging of an energy source in a weapon in a weapon system. The charging system includes a first portion of the weapon system, wherein the first portion has a first inductive coil therein, and a female receiver sized for receiving, in a male-female mating engagement, the first portion of the weapon system. The receiver has a second inductive coil positioned to inductively couple with the first inductive coil when the first portion of the weapon system is in the male-female mating engagement with the receiver. The first inductive coil is adapted for electrical connection to a weapon system platform electrical power supply and has a direct current resistance of less than or equal to substantially 0.2 Ohms so as to be adapted to provide charging power having a peak power of at least substantially 10 watts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• F41A 23/18 - Rests for supporting smallarms in non-shooting position
• F41C 23/22 - Stocks having space for the storage of objects

Abstract

A system for transmission of at least power using inductive wireless coupling includes an environmentally sealed dongle and a mounting component which releasably mates with the dongle. The dongle is sized for use with one hand, and may be coupled by an umbilical to either a garment of the user or to a vehicle structure for example a seat, in which case the mounting component is coupled to the vehicle structure or to the garment respectively. The dongle and the mounting component include first and second inductive coils respectively and corresponding ferrite cores. The coils are positioned within the dongle and mounting component so that they are aligned for their inductive coupling when the dongle and mounting component are mated. The positioning and alignment of the coils provides a substantially closed magnetic path between the coils. The mounting component may be a receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field

Abstract

A system for transmission of at least power using inductive wireless coupling includes an environmentally sealed dongle and a mounting component which releasably mates with the dongle. The dongle is sized for use with one hand, and may be coupled by an umbilical to either a garment of the user or to a vehicle structure for example a seat, in which case the mounting component is coupled to the vehicle structure or to the garment respectively. The dongle and the mounting component include first and second inductive coils respectively and corresponding ferrite cores. The coils are positioned within the dongle and mounting component so that they are aligned for their inductive coupling when the dongle and mounting component are mated. The positioning and alignment of the coils provides a substantially closed magnetic path between the coils. The mounting component may be a receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• H02J 50/20 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using microwaves or radio frequency waves
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H04B 7/00 - Radio transmission systems, i.e. using radiation field

Abstract

A charging system for the wireless inductive charging of an energy source in a weapon in a weapon system. The charging system includes a first portion of the weapon system, wherein the first portion has a first inductive coil therein, and a female receiver sized for receiving, in a male-female mating engagement, the first portion of the weapon system. The receiver has a second inductive coil positioned to inductively couple with the first inductive coil when the first portion of the weapon system is in the male-female mating engagement with the receiver. The first inductive coil is adapted for electrical connection to a weapon system platform electrical power supply and has a direct current resistance of less than or equal to substantially 0.2 Ohms so as to be adapted to provide charging power having a peak power of at least substantially 10 watts.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41A 23/26 - Mountings for transport only; Loading or unloading arrangements for guns for use with carrier vehicles
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves

Abstract

A charging system for the wireless inductive charging of an energy source in a weapon in a weapon system. The charging system includes a first portion of the weapon system, wherein the first portion has a first inductive coil therein, and a female receiver sized for receiving, in a male-female mating engagement, the first portion of the weapon system. The receiver has a second inductive coil positioned to inductively couple with the first inductive coil when the first portion of the weapon system is in the male-female mating engagement with the receiver. The first inductive coil is adapted for electrical connection to a weapon system platform electrical power supply and has a direct current resistance of less than or equal to substantially 0.2 Ohms so as to be adapted to provide charging power having a peak power of at least substantially 10 watts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• F41A 23/26 - Mountings for transport only; Loading or unloading arrangements for guns for use with carrier vehicles
• F41A 35/00 - Accessories or details not otherwise provided for
• F41C 27/00 - SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS OR RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details or attachments not otherwise provided for
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters

Abstract

A system to inductively transfer power and transmit and receive data between a support structure associated with a vehicle and apparel worn by a user. The support structure has one or more primary inductive power coils. The apparel has one or more secondary inductive power coils. Primary circuitry cooperates with the primary inductive coils to energize at least one of the primary inductive coils. Secondary circuitry on the apparel cooperates with the secondary inductive power coil. An inductive data transmit and receive sub-system allows wireless inductive transmission of audio, text, images, video and other data between the support structure when occupied by the user, the vehicle data bus the support structure is conductively connected to, and devices located on the apparel.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/48 - Head-rests
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
• H01F 38/14 - Inductive couplings
• B60N 2/02 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
• B60N 2/44 - Details or parts not otherwise provided for

Abstract

An inductively coupled power and data transmission system include a main power source, apparel having an electrical conductor in electrical communication with the main power source, the apparel having a first inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system to regulate power to the primary coil or coils and transmission of power and data by the primary coil or coils and reception of data by the primary coil or coils, and an independent device having a second inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system so as to regulate reception of power and data by the secondary coil or coils and transmission of data from a secondary processor by the secondary coil or coils. The first and second primary coils transfer said power and data during inductive coupling, at electromagnetic radiation frequencies, between the first primary coil or coils and the secondary coil or coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• F41H 1/00 - Personal protection-gear
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire

Abstract

A system for the inductive transmission of power from a primary coil to a secondary coil and its associated secondary circuits, and for the inductive transmission of data between the primary and secondary coils includes a hard body-armor plate mountable in a tactical garment wherein at least one primary coil is embedded in the plate behind the plate's strike-face by a substantially uniform said first depth, and wherein the primary circuits of the primary coil are adapted to be electrically connected to a central power source carried on or in cooperation with said garment, and at least one device pocket is provided for an electronic hand-held device wherein said device pocket is mountable to an outer surface of said garment so as to be in an inductively coupling position aligned over said primary coil in said plate to thereby align said secondary coil of a hand-held device in the device pocket over and into inductively coupled registry with said primary coil in the plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves
• A41D 13/015 - Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with shock-absorbing means
• F41H 1/02 - Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• F41H 5/02 - Plate construction
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type

Abstract

A system for the inductive transmission of power and data through large caliber ballistic appliqué composite armor panels mountable to military vehicle includes a large caliber ballistic appliqué composite armor panel and a quick-release base mounted to the outer face of the panel and a primary coil mounted to the inner face of the panel so as to be opposite to and aligned with the base; and, a portable electrical device having a secondary coil mounted in its base end, and wherein the armor thickness is no greater than substantially the range of 30 to 50 percent of the diameter of the secondary coil. The base end of the portable electrical device is adapted to releasably mount onto the quick release base for power transfer to the electrical device and for data transfer between the primary coil and the secondary coil by inductive coupling between the primary and secondary coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• F41H 5/00 - Armour; Armour plates; Shields
• F41H 5/02 - Plate construction

Abstract

A system for the inductive transmission of power and data through large caliber ballistic appliqué composite armor panels mountable to military vehicle includes a large caliber ballistic appliqué composite armor panel and a quick-release base mounted to the outer face of the panel and a primary coil mounted to the inner face of the panel so as to be opposite to and aligned with the base; and, a portable electrical device having a secondary coil mounted in its base end, and wherein the armor thickness is no greater than substantially the range of 30 to 50 percent of the diameter of the secondary coil. The base end of the portable electrical device is adapted to releasably mount onto the quick release base for power transfer to the electrical device and for data transfer between the primary coil and the secondary coil by inductive coupling between the primary and secondary coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle

Abstract

A wireless damage detector for ceramic armor plates includes an interrogator and a body armor ceramic plate. The interrogator includes an inductive primary coil having a resonant frequency. The plate includes a corresponding inductive secondary coil adapted to cooperate with the primary coil when the interrogator is positioned in an interrogation position wirelessly adjacent the plate. When in the interrogation position, the primary and secondary coils are inductively coupled, that is, form an inductive coupling, when the primary coil is energized at the resonant frequency. The plate includes at least one self-contained frangible continuity circuit electrically connected to the secondary coil. The inductive coupling induces an electrical current flow in the continuity circuit when the circuit is undamaged. A detector cooperates with the primary and secondary coils when the interrogator is in the interrogation position. The detector detects the inductive coupling. An indicator cooperates with the detector.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/20 - Investigating the presence of flaws
• F41H 1/02 - Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws

Abstract

A modular pocket system includes a modularly mountable pocket modularly mountable to a tactical garment. An insert is mounted in the pocket to align and closely inductively couple a primary inductive coil and related primary drive circuits in the insert to a secondary inductive coil and related secondary charging circuits in a portable electronic device mountable into the insert for the inductively coupled transmission of power between the coils so to transmit power to the portable device, where the device has a rechargeable energy storage component electrically connected to the secondary inductive coil and secondary charging circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A modular pocket system includes a modularly mountable pocket modularly mountable to a tactical garment. An insert is mounted in the pocket to align and closely inductively couple a primary inductive coil and related primary drive circuits in the insert to a secondary inductive coil and related secondary charging circuits in a portable electronic device mountable into the insert for the inductively coupled transmission of power between the coils so to transmit power to the portable device, where the device has a rechargeable energy storage component electrically connected to the secondary inductive coil and secondary charging circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A modular pocket system includes a modularly mountable pocket modularly mountable to a tactical garment. An insert is mounted in the pocket to align and closely inductively couple a primary inductive coil and related primary drive circuits in the insert to a secondary inductive coil and related secondary charging circuits in a portable electronic device mountable into the insert for the inductively coupled transmission of power between the coils so to transmit power to the portable device, where the device has a rechargeable energy storage component electrically connected to the secondary inductive coil and secondary charging circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01F 27/42 - Circuits specially adapted for the purpose of modifying, or compensating for, electric characteristics of transformers, reactors or choke coils
• H01F 37/00 - Fixed inductances not covered by group
• H01F 38/00 - Adaptations of transformers or inductances for specific applications or functions

Abstract

An inductively coupled power and data transmission system include a main power source, apparel having an electrical conductor in electrical communication with the main power source, the apparel having a first inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system to regulate power to the primary coil or coils and transmission of power and data by the primary coil or coils and reception of data by the primary coil or coils, and an independent device having a second inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system so as to regulate reception of power and data by the secondary coil or coils and transmission of data from a secondary processor by the secondary coil or coils. The first and second primary coils transfer said power and data during inductive coupling, at electromagnetic radiation frequencies, between the first primary coil or coils and the secondary coil or coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
• H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures

Abstract

An inductively coupled power and data transmission system include a main power source, apparel having an electrical conductor in electrical communication with the main power source, the apparel having a first inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system to regulate power to the primary coil or coils and transmission of power and data by the primary coil or coils and reception of data by the primary coil or coils, and an independent device having a second inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system so as to regulate reception of power and data by the secondary coil or coils and transmission of data from a secondary processor by the secondary coil or coils. The first and second primary coils transfer said power and data during inductive coupling, at electromagnetic radiation frequencies, between the first primary coil or coils and the secondary coil or coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 17/00 - Systems for supplying or distributing electric power by electromagnetic waves
• F41G 11/00 - WEAPON SIGHTS; AIMING - Details of sighting or aiming apparatus; Accessories
• F41H 13/00 - Means of attack or defence not otherwise provided for
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures

Abstract

A vehicle seat inductive charger and data transmitter system includes: a vehicle seat having a first inductive coil, apparel having therein a second inductive coil, a first charging and controlling circuit cooperating with the first inductive coil, and adapted to energize and modulate the first inductive coil to transfer power and data to the second inductive coil solely via inductive coupling between the first and second inductive coils, a second charging and control circuit on the apparel cooperating with the second inductive coil, at least one main battery adapted for wearing by the user, where the main battery is adapted for charging by the second circuit upon the inductive coupling of the first and second inductive coils when energized.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60N 2/90 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles - Details or parts not otherwise provided for
• B60N 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

Abstract

An inductively coupled power and data transmission system include a main power source, apparel having an electrical conductor in electrical communication with the main power source, the apparel having a first inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system to regulate power to the primary coil or coils and transmission of power and data by the primary coil or coils and reception of data by the primary coil or coils, and an independent device having a second inductively couplable power and data transmission sub-system so as to regulate reception of power and data by the secondary coil or coils and transmission of data from a secondary processor by the secondary coil or coils. The first and second primary coils transfer said power and data during inductive coupling, at electromagnetic radiation frequencies, between the first primary coil or coils and the secondary coil or coils.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• F41G 1/34 - Night sights, e.g. luminescent combined with light source, e.g. spot light
• F41H 1/00 - Personal protection-gear
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive loop type
• H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
• F41G 3/16 - Sighting devices adapted for indirect laying of fire

Abstract

A sequential power transmission between a portable user-carried battery and first and second independent accessories. At least one primary inductive coupling coil is mounted on an article of apparel worn by the user, so as to place a primary coil adjacent a first intermediary inductive coupling coil on the first independent accessory. The energizing of the first intermediary coil energizes a second intermediary coil on the first independent accessory. The second intermediary coil, when energized, energizes a secondary coil on the second independent accessory for powering the use, including the charging of the batteries of that accessory.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• H02J 5/00 - Circuit arrangements for transfer of electric power between ac networks and dc networks
• H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• A41D 27/00 - OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - Details of garments or of their making