Method and apparatus for testing and charging a power source

Details Method and apparatus for testing and charging a power source Method and apparatus for testing and charging a power source

2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Vu, Bao Q. (Department: 2838)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Battery or cell discharging

With charging

C320S106000, C320S110000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07078879

ABSTRACT:
A battery tester and charger is provided for safely and efficiently testing and charging partially charged and discharged batteries. Information about the battery to be tested is inputed by the user. A first heavy loaded is applied and the bounce back voltage is used to determine the state of charge of the battery. If the battery is chargeable then a set charge time is determined. If not, then the battery can be discarded.

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