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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8084989 | Battery charger with charging reminding capability A battery charger includes a rechargeable battery for providing electric power to an external rechargeable battery through a damper unit so as to charge the external rechargeable battery, and a control unit coupled to a charging socket and the rechargeable battery a... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8076900 | Portable battery charger A portable battery charger, comprising a base assembly housing a first electrical system. The first electrical system comprises a first rechargeable battery with a respective first booster cable port. The first booster cable port has first receiving means to receive... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7692402 | Emergency appliance system A portable emergency appliance comprises a housing and an integrated power source. A retractable handle extends from the housing between a first position and a second position. Retractable cables are connected to the power source and are removably connectable to the... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7656118 | Microprocessor controlled booster apparatus with polarity protection A polarity protection circuit for a battery booster device is provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, the polarity protection circuit is comprised of solid-state devices. Preferably no mechanical or electro-mechanical devices, such as solenoids are included ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7635965 | Electric power king A portable and integrated backup electric power supplies system, equipped with a battery. It comprises of an alternating current power supply, and a multifunction direct current power supply containing a variable voltage power supply, a dual polarity voltage power s... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7622890 | Apparatus and method for remote battery tester/charger control A remote-controlled battery charging/testing system includes an execution unit capable of performing at least one battery-related function and a control panel remotely connected to and in operable communication with the execution unit. Communication may be wired or ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7598699 | Replaceable clamp for electronic battery tester A method and apparatus for coupling a battery charger and/or a battery tester to a battery is provided. A clamp can be selectively removed from a cable. This allows replacement of the clamp as desired as well as fixedly or removably coupling the cable to the battery... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7508163 | Portable AC power supply with multiple uses The present invention consists of a highly versatile AC portable power supply which can be used in a variety of situations to power 110 V AC common household devices, including holiday lighting or driveway or path lighting. It can also be used to jump start a dead v... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7429189 | Electrical extension lead An electrical extension lead comprising: an electrical cable having a first end connected to a plug socket arrangement for supplying electrical to electrical devices, and a second end connected to an electrical plug for connection to an electrical mains supply, a ba... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7417437 | Vehicle battery testing assembly A portable assembly includes a multi-level housing having a vertically oriented back wall and an elongated rectilinear axle conjoined thereto. The housing further includes an elongated handle having a lower end portion monolithically formed with the back wall. A plu... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7363175 | Query based electronic battery tester An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery provides a test output indicative of a condition of the battery. Electronic measurement circuitry provides a measurement output related to a condition of the battery. The battery condition is determined base... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7354193 | Clamping device with flexible contact for heat pipe A clamping device with flexible contact for heat pipe includes a clamping body and a thermal couple wire. The clamping body includes a clamping section formed by at least two claws. The thermal couple wire has one end enclosing a pressing element and includes a temp... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7345450 | Microprocessor controlled booster apparatus with polarity protection A polarity protection circuit for a battery booster device is provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, the polarity protection circuit is comprised of solid-state devices. Preferably no mechanical or electro-mechanical devices, such as solenoids are included ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7339347 | Apparatus and method for reliably supplying electrical energy to an electrical system The instant invention is directed to a multiple battery system and auxiliary battery attachment system. The invention provides a battery housing having a common positive terminal and a common negative terminal coupled to an electrical system. A main battery having a... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336082 | Vehicle circuit tester A vehicle circuit tester for electrically testing the circuit system of a trailer. The tester can connect to a variety of types of trailers for the purpose of analyzing or monitoring the trailer's circuit system. The tester includes indicators that indicate continui... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7319304 | Shunt connection to a PCB of an energy management system employed in an automotive vehicle A method of coupling a shunt to a printed circuit board (PCB) of an energy management system is provided. The method includes coupling flexible electrical connectors to the shunt and soldering the flexible electrical connectors to connection points on the PCB of the... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309928 | Starter system for portable internal combustion engine electric generators using a portable universal battery pack A portable electrical generator has a manually movable frame. An internal combustion engine and a generator device that generates AC power are supported on the frame. The internal combustion engine drives the generator device. An electrically powered starting device... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301249 | Battery connect/disconnect for an uninterruptible power supply An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is provided that can alleviate difficulties in shipping electronic devices containing batteries, such as UPS devices by providing a battery connect/disconnect assembly that can connect and disconnect an internal battery from out... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7301303 | Portable battery jump start in a soft-sided carrying case A portable battery jump start having a case having soft sides and a soft top cover configured to be selectively closed and opened. The sides of the case are joined to one another by seams that may be taped to become watertight. A first seal is configured for selecti... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295936 | Electronic battery tester with relative test output An electronic battery tester for testing a storage battery determines a condition of the battery. The condition is a relative condition and is a function of a dynamic parameter of the battery and an empirical input variable. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7279866 | Charger/jumper method and apparatus An apparatus for jumping and charging a remote battery. The apparatus includes a charger, positive and negative charge connectors operable to be connected to the remote battery, an auxiliary battery having positive and negative terminals, and positive and negative j... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7272008 | Portable power inverter with pass through device A portable power inverter having a pass through device to facilitate connection and operation of both A.C. and D.C. power consuming devices to a single outlet of a single D.C. power source. Inverter circuitry is electrically coupled to the external D.C. power source... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7252558 | Portable power supply The present invention includes a portable power supply having a housing that encloses a battery. Booster cables protrude from the housing and are electrically connected to the battery. Electrical clamps are attached to the booster cables and may connect to electrica... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7246015 | Alternator tester An alternator tester is provided for testing an alternator of a vehicle while the alternator is coupled to the vehicle. A sensor is configured to couple to the vehicle and sense a signal related to operation of the alternator. A memory contains data related to opera... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7238045 | Battery-securing structure with setting-cleared elements A battery securing structure with setting-cleared elements for being integrally assembled and welded onto a main board is provided. The battery securing structure comprises al insulation body, a first elastic structure, a second elastic structure, and a plurality of... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7233479 | Device for protecting a battery from electrostatic charging The invention relates to a device for protecting a battery from electrostatic charging. In particular, the invention is directed to an electrically conductive covering for a vehicle battery having a plastic casing. The type of plastics typically used in casings for ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7225086 | Alternating-source peak-shift power application system, method and program product Apparatus includes a main body having a function of reducing performance of the apparatus during operation, an AC adapter which is connectable to the main body and supplies power to the main body from a commercial power source, and a rechargeable battery which is co... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7208914 | Apparatus and method for predicting the remaining discharge time of a battery A method and apparatus for predicting the remaining discharge time of a battery are provided. The method includes measuring a dynamic parameter of the battery, obtaining a discharge current of the battery, measuring a voltage of the battery and obtaining a temperatu... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205732 | Energy collection and storage system A power generation and/or storage device utilizes human motion inputs or other power sources (i.e. hydraulics, pneumatics or explosive gases) to create mechanical kinetic energy that is stored (preferably in springs) and later released on demand to rotate a generato... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198510 | Kelvin connector for a battery post A Kelvin connector for coupling to a post of a battery includes a first contact having a surface which at least partially conforms to and is adapted to engage and electrically connect to a surface of the post. The connector also includes a second contact having a su... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199555 | Portable emergency vehicle battery charger with microprocessor A portable emergency vehicle battery charger has a portable case, a battery and a circuit board. The battery and circuit board are mounted in the portable case. The case mainly has a power out socket connected to the battery through the circuit board, a power input ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7187090 | Mobile high voltage network A mobile high voltage network supplies electrical consumer units connected via a plug-in connector and can be switched on and off by means of mechanical switches, with a fuse responding in the event of a short circuit. The high voltage network carries a direct volta... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7186137 | Coiled charging cable A cable for conducting electric current from a source receptacle to a load receptacle. The cable includes a primary cord including an electrical conductor with a first terminal end and a second terminal end, and a ground cord including an electrical conductor for es... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7161253 | Portable power source A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch having an ON position with a fixed contact and a START position with a momentary contact, and... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7154276 | Method and apparatus for measuring a parameter of a vehicle electrical system An apparatus for measuring electrical parameters for an electrical system measures a first and second parameters of the electrical system between connections to the electrical system. A processor determines a third electrical parameter of the electrical system as a ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7151356 | Retractable cord power adapter and battery pack A power source having a housing is disclosed. A first power cord extends from the housing. The first power cord has a first connector positioned at a distal end thereof for selective connection to an external power source. A second power cord extends from the housin... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7148580 | Method of and system for starting engine-driven power equipment A portable power source for starting a variety of outdoor power equipment, particularly a portable generator. The portable power source generally includes a housing, an electrochemical power supply, a switch, and a connector connected to the switch. The switch may b... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7126341 | Automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic device An automotive vehicle electrical system diagnostic apparatus includes first and second electrical connections configured to electrically couple to an electrical system of an automotive vehicle which includes a battery. Digital samples are obtained during operation o... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7119686 | Theft prevention device for automotive vehicle service centers An apparatus and method for preventing theft in automotive vehicle service centers. A transmitter transmits a wireless security signal which defines a perimeter. At least one portable tool for use in automotive vehicle service centers includes a receiver configured ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7116109 | Apparatus and method for simulating a battery tester with a fixed resistance load A method and apparatus for simulating a battery tester with a fixed resistance load, such as a widely used Japanese load tester that rates the strength of Japanese batteries that are categorized under the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS), are provided. This invent... | 10/03/2006 |
