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Methods and apparatus for simultaneously charging multiple rechargeable batteries

US7388352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2006
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2026

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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