Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging – Serially connected batteries or cells – With discharge of cells or batteries
Patent
1992-01-03
1993-07-06
Stephan, Steven L.
Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging
Serially connected batteries or cells
With discharge of cells or batteries
320 20, 320 39, H02J 704
Patent
active
052257630
ABSTRACT:
A device having a rechargeable power source with an associated battery charger base having a quick charge current output and a trickle charge current output. A control circuit within the device is also provided that monitors if and for how long the device is attached to the base and determines the present capacity of the power source. Based on these signals, the control circuit selects an appropriate charge current output. The control circuit also includes timer circuits and circuits to measure the battery voltage during charging to allow for maximum but safe quick charging to protect the power source from long-term damage.
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Krohn Randall J.
Yerlikaya Denis Y.
Beck Andrew J.
Kinghorn Curtis D.
Peckman Kristine L.
Sherwood Medical Company
Smith Montgomery W.
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