Method and apparatus for utilizing recycled batteries to...

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2006-11-20

2009-08-11

Tso, Edward (Department: 2838)

Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging

Cell or battery charger structure

Reexamination Certificate

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07573230

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus comprising used batteries for surface charging an automobile battery. A surface charge provides a time limited window in which to start a vehicle comprising a surface charged battery for example. Use of used batteries provides for environmentally effective manner in which to deal with the tremendous amount of used batteries that are discarded worldwide each year. The apparatus may comprise a charging circuit to allow for recharging the used batteries. Recharging “non-rechargeable” batteries at least once provides a destination for used batteries that have until now been discarded. Embodiments may comprise an LED to signify when a target battery comprises sufficient surface charge to warrant an attempt to start an engine. The apparatus is a small portable device that can stored anywhere in a vehicle.

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