ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 13 -- United States Patent no. 12,525,825, issued on Jan. 13, was assigned to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. (Brookfield, Wis.).
"Power distribution for modular storage" was invented by Beth E. Cholst (Wauwatosa, Wis.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A power distribution device that couples to storage units is provided. The power distribution device a battery charger that indirectly charges batteries, such as for personal electronic devices. The device includes a top panel with a recess that receives the personal electronic devices. The device also includes interface components to couple the device to a modular tool storage unit."
The patent was filed on Feb. 8, 2024, unde...