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Methods and apparatus for simultaneously charging multiple rechargable batteries

US7116079B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2004
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02J2310/22
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A charger has two or more separate charging ports to which two or more rechargeable batteries can be coupled, respectively. Current from a single current source is allocated to the two or more separate charging ports so that the two or more rechargeable batteries will be fully charged at substantially the same time.

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