Executive bag uses solar power to charge handheld devices

Advances in Textiles Technology, August, 2008

A bag for business executives that sports a solar panel can charge cellular/mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other handheld devices as quickly as if they were plugged into a wall socket, according to the manufacturer.

Reware ofWashington, DC, USA, makes a range bags that provide solar charging, called Juice Bags, and has just added the Juice Bags ProFolio, aimed specifically at the business executive.

Managing Partner Henry Gentenaar says "We've released the Juice Bags ProFolio in answer to the many requests we've received from business people who are looking for a product that gives them the freedom to roam while staying plugged in."

In addition to using one of the world's most advanced flexible solar panels, the bag is made using ballistic fabric that is stitched to military specifications. It also sports side and bottom padding to protect computers, and is outfitted with multiple pockets, file dividers, reinforced shoulder straps and padded grip handles. It's finished with heavy-duty zippers and buckles.

Users need only plug their device into it and they'll start charging using nothing more than sunlight. But, although the attache cases are designed to carry laptop computers, the solar panels aren't large enough to charge them.

As with all the company's products, the bag contains a technologically advanced thin-film solar panel composed of 52 solar cells. The panel immediately converts sunlight into usable energy to charge all 12V electronics. It is flexible, waterproof and can even be removed from the bag. It doesn't require a battery to aid the charging, Reware claims.

For further information, contact: Juliana Vadala Reware. Tel: 202-965-1295, extension 105. E-mail: jvadala@rewarestore.com; http://www.rewarestore.com