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Method and apparatus for extending the functionality of a battery

US6566844B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J7/0069
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to extend the functionality of a battery, the method comprising drawing a current greater than the minimum rejuvenation current from the battery thereby increasing a functionality of the battery.

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