IPad 1 Battery Charge Question

I have my iPad plugged into my iMac and it is showing up within the iTunes BUT it isn't charging.
Anyone else having this issue?
Anyone have any suggestions if there is something that I need to do in order to allow this to charge up?
Thanks

If on your iPad you see a "Not Charging" sign next to the battery logo, it means either you are using a USB hub (more than one device on a single USB port) or you iMac isn't giving out enough power, because normal USB ports give out Max 500 mA, but iPad needs 1 A. only Macs are so generous to give out more than 500mA on a single port, but even them need you to connect your device directly to them, not through another hub.
Plus, although the sign is saying Not Charging, it is actually charging your iPad, but very slow and gradually! this means if you leave your iPad connected overnight, it will be full charged in the morning!

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