Black Woman Founder Unveils World’s First Two Part Charging System Portable Device

Kyla Wilkinson’s invention. Photo credit: Sparkee

 

Women were once thought to be unsuitable for careers in science and technology. Nonetheless, some women made discoveries, and their inventions have contributed to the advancement of science and technology.

Some of these inventions were pioneered by black women. For example, Marie Van Brittan Brown is credited with developing the first home security system. Ellen Eglin was the first to develop and patent a mechanical clothes wringer for washing machines. Sarah Boone created a better ironing board. Judy Reed invented an improved version of dough rollers, and Mary and Mildred Davidson patented the sanitary belt.

Today, several women are standing on these women’s shoulders to create more inventions to make the world less complicated. Kyla Wilkinson is one such woman. Sparkee, a black-woman-owned technology company, was founded by her. The Sparkee puck has been released by the company. It is the first mobile charging puck and base combo that can charge three devices at the same time via NFC and USB-C charging ports.

According to a press release, when the puck is placed on the base, it recharges itself, allowing for two full charges while on the go.

“A cleverly located USB-C on the Sparkee charging puck allows traditional cord charging and/or multiple devices to be powered simultaneously,” the release added. “Perfect for digital nomads, remote workers, and daily commuters, Sparkee’s innovative design gives users double the power anywhere they go.”

According to Wilkinson, the world has become more reliant on technological devices, and it was time to innovate the charging experience. In this regard, she developed her idea after an unsuccessful search for an aesthetically pleasing product that would charge her mobile devices without taking up too much space.

The product was successfully funded on Kickstarter and is now available for pre-order. Event attendees had the opportunity to view and use the device ahead of its launch at a recent show in Las Vegas.

“The Sparkee charger is a revolutionary solution that combines the convenience of portability with bold, fashionable colors and a low profile to fit today’s modern aesthetic. Sparkee is Mag-safe compatible for Apple phones and has an additional disc for Android phone cases, making it compatible with any phone brand,” the release said.

 

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