Sep 16, 2025

US12418056 - System for supplying power to a portable battery using at least one solar panel

A system for supplying power to a portable battery pack including a battery enclosed by a wearable and replaceable pouch or skin using at least one solar panel is disclosed, wherein the pouch or skin can be provided in different colors and/or patterns. Further, the pouch or skin can be MOLLE-compatible. The battery comprises a battery element housed between a battery cover and a back plate, wherein the battery element, battery cover, and back plate have a slight curvature or contour. Further, the battery comprises flexible leads.

Assignee: LAT Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors: Laura Thiel, Giancarlo Urzi, Carlos Cid
Filing date: 2024-09-24

The patent describes a solar-powered system for charging a portable battery pack, featuring a customizable, MOLLE-compatible pouch that houses the battery. It includes flexible leads with a spring mechanism designed to enhance the connection between the battery and its cover.

Claim 1

A system for charging a battery pack comprising: one or more batteries including a battery cover configured to accommodate wires of one or more flexible leads; and wherein the one or more flexible leads include a wiring portion, wherein a spring is provided around the wiring portion, and wherein the wiring portion and the spring are held in the battery cover such that a portion of the spring extends past the interior surface of the battery cover and a portion of the spring extends past the exterior surface of the battery cover. one or more batteries including a battery cover configured to accommodate wires of one or more flexible leads; and wherein the one or more flexible leads include a wiring portion, wherein a spring is provided around the wiring portion, and wherein the wiring portion and the spring are held in the battery cover such that a portion of the spring extends past the interior surface of the battery cover and a portion of the spring extends past the exterior surface of the battery cover.

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