Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging – Cell or battery charger structure
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)
Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging
Cell or battery charger structure
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960944
ABSTRACT:
A system includes a power source (102), a power supply (103), and an electrical appliance (106). The power supply (103) uses power from the power source (102) to supply power to the electrical appliance (106). The devices carry out one or more of operations such as power converter disconnect, load shifting, power supply capability determination, and load prioritization operations.
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Brandon, II Michael J.
Hoffman Peter F.
Eveready Battery Company Inc.
Pophal Michael C.
Tso Edward
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