| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 320105000 | Employing "jumper" cable | 26 |
| 20080203967 | MICROPROCESSOR CONTROLLED BOOSTER APPARATUS WITH POLARITY PROTECTION - A polarity protection circuit for a battery booster device is provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, the polarity protection circuit is comprised of solid-state devices. Preferably no mechanical or electro-mechanical devices, such as solenoids are included in the polarity protection circuit. The polarity protection circuit is electrically connected to the battery to be charged and to the boosting battery. The polarity protection circuit prevents current flow between the batteries unless proper polarity is achieved. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090108803 | USER INTERFACE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR JUMP ASSIST OF HYBRID VEHICLES - The present disclosure is a system and method for charging a high voltage battery of a hybrid automotive vehicle which contemporaneously provides a user with a visual display of diagnostic hybrid system information, including but not limited to, battery data and state of charge data through a user interface located internal a cabin of the vehicle. In other exemplary embodiments, the user interface is operable for providing the visual display while also providing access to other features of the vehicle to the user. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090174362 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL POWER TO AN ENGINE - A method and apparatus provides supplemental power to an engine. The method and apparatus includes a pair of conductive leads for connecting the supplemental power to an engine electrical system, a batter, a relay connected to the conductive leads, a shunt cable connecting the batter to the relay and a processor for controlling the relay to selectively apply electrical power to the engine electrical system. The method and apparatus includes safety features to reduce the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the apparatus and/or engine electrical system. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100213889 | Method of recharging a caddy cart battery - A method of recharging a caddy cart battery, comprises a step of connecting the caddy cart battery to an electrical supply of a vehicle to thereby charge the caddy cart battery. The method employs an electronic charge varying device to decrease the electrical supply to the caddy cart battery when it is recharged, wherein the charge passing from the vehicle battery to the caddy cart battery passes through the charge varying device. The invention also relates to a kit for carrying out the method of the invention, and a vehicle incorporating means for re-charging a caddy cart battery. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100244766 | LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE ALERT SYSTEM - Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for alerting a low battery charge condition in a jump-starter. In an embodiment, the system is portable. The system includes a first battery. The first battery is configured to provide a first battery voltage across a positive terminal and a negative terminal of the first battery. The system also includes a voltage comparison circuit that is electrically connected to the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the first battery. The voltage comparison circuit is configured to compare a reference voltage to the first battery voltage. The system includes an alert circuit electrically connected to the voltage comparison circuit and configured to generate an output signal for a speaker. The system also includes a switch configured to toggle between an enabled state and a disabled state. In an embodiment, the switch includes a stopper tap. The alert circuit is configured to cause an audible alert when the first battery voltage is less than the reference voltage, and when the enabled state is true. When the enabled state is false (or the disabled state is true), the alert circuit will not cause the audible alert. In an embodiment, the system includes a display circuit to visually indicate the first battery voltage. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100301800 | Multi-purpose battery jump starter and reconditioner - A multi-purpose battery jump starter and reconditioner. The device is portable and includes electronic circuitry for use in desulfating lead-acid batteries. A rechargeable internal battery permits operation in remote conditions. Accessories include an air compressor, DC outlet, USB outlet, and light to cause cycling of the battery for optimum life. The jump starter, cables and air compressor are all integrated into a light weight compact housing. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110012553 | METHOD OF CHARGING A HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A method for charging a hybrid electric vehicle having a high voltage battery that both propels the vehicle and starts the vehicle. More specifically, if the high voltage battery has a depleted or diminished charge and is unable to start an internal combustion engine, then the method described herein may be used to charge the high voltage battery with energy from a low voltage external power source. In one embodiment, the low voltage external power source is a conventional car battery that is connected to the hybrid electric vehicle by way of jumper cables. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20120032630 | SELF-POWERED BATTERY JUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD - The self-powered battery jump method uses a vehicle's alternator to charge main and spare batteries during vehicle operation. If the main battery loses its power, the spare battery supplies power to the main battery and to the vehicle's engine in order to start the vehicle whenever it is needed without any external electricity. Manual, semi-automated, and automated jump modes are provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120068662 | Portable Battery Booster - A portable battery booster for providing a compact, light, and energy efficient battery to jump start a vehicle. The portable battery booster generally includes a housing, a battery means adapted to be received by the housing, a pair of cable means, each of the cable means having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end electrically connected to the battery means and the distal end detachably connected to a discharged battery of the vehicle. The battery is generally comprised of one or more batteries having the type of primary lithium-metal, rechargeable lithium-ion, and/or lithium-polymer and more specifically preferably comprised of lithium iron phosphate for fast charging, small size, and high performance. The battery may also be connected to one or more supercapacitors, an internal CPU, DC/DC converter, etc. to increase performance. The cable means includes jaws that detachably connect to the housing in a flush and sleek manner. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120091944 | JUMP START ADAPTER - An apparatus for providing a low cost, quick, and convenient automobile jump starting system and method. The jump start system comprises an adapter suitable to receive at least one hand held power tool battery. The adapter in certain embodiments comprises conductive metallic spring clips for making electrical connection(s) between the tool battery and the adapter. The adapter further comprises a plurality of connectible gauge wires (serving as booster cables) each having biasing connectors (alligator clips). The distal ends of the gauge wire(s) may be removably connectible to the adapter or may be rigidly fixed to the adapter. The Jump Start Adapter System may also be removably connected to the vehicle battery using biasing connectors or may be hard wired to the vehicle electrical system eliminating the need for biasing connectors. The proximate end(s) of the connectible gauge wire(s) comprise the biasing connectors for making connection to the dead battery of the vehicle when using a free-standing jump start adapter system. One of the connectible gauge wires is a red color-coded eight-gauge wire serving as a positive cable and the other connectible gauge wires is a black color-coded eight-gauge wire serving as a negative cable. The Jump Start Adapter system of the present invention allows individuals to jump-start various types of vehicle engines using a rechargeable battery from a power tool battery. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120200250 | Power Source For Starting Engines of Vehicles and the Like - A reserve power source for charging a device, such as a depleted power source or a vehicle. The reserve power source including: a reserve battery which requires activation to produce power, such as a thermal battery or a liquid reserve battery; an activator for activating the reserve power upon one of an electrical or mechanical activation; and a pair of terminals operatively connected to the reserve battery for outputting the produced power. The reserve power source can also include a cable connected to each of the pair of terminals for connecting outputting the produced power to the depleted power source and/or conditioning circuitry for conditioning the produced power prior to output at the terminals. The reserve battery can also include a stop for preventing the activator from activating the reserve power source, where the stop is selectively removable when activation is desired. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120286720 | JUMP-STARTING METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IMPLEMENTING THE METHOD - In a jump-starting method between an electric vehicle providing a jump-start and an electric vehicle receiving a jump-start, the electrical systems of the two electric vehicles are temporarily interconnected electrically during the time of the jump-starting. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130154544 | Secondary Battery State Detecting Apparatus and Secondary Battery State Detecting Method - A secondary battery state detecting apparatus for detecting a state of a secondary battery installed in a vehicle is provided, which includes a current detecting unit that detects an electric current flowing to the secondary battery, a voltage detecting unit that detects a voltage of the secondary battery, and a determining unit that determines, in a case where an external device is directly connected to terminals of the secondary battery and the secondary battery is charged or discharged without passing through the current detecting unit, whether or not an irregular charging-discharging has occurred, in accordance with a change in a current value and a voltage value detected by the current detecting unit and the voltage detecting unit. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130175973 | BUDDY CHARGING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES - A system for charging power source of a recipient electric vehicle using an accelerated charge flow from a power source of a donor vehicle, the system comprising; recipient power source provided with an accessible recipient charge receptacle; donor power source provided with an extendable donor charge receptacle adapted to resiliently engage the recipient charge receptacle; a pack controller, in each donor and recipient vehicle, electrically connected to the acceptor and donor power sources and adapted to combine the functions of a battery pack protection circuit, battery charger, current and voltage regulator, a data monitor and a communication circuit associated with the charge transfer from the donor to acceptor vehicle facilitating regulated and informed power transfer; and a buck-booster electrically connected to the recipient and donor receptacles of the battery in each vehicle, configured to balance relative electrical potentials of the donor to the recipient vehicle. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130293184 | JUMPER CABLE - A jumper cable includes a receptacle mounted on, near or within a battery casing. The receptacle may include a socket having a pair of circular contacts on the inner circumference thereof electrically connected to battery terminals. The device may also include a cable having a plug on each end configured to mate with the receptacle socket. Such a plug may include a larger-diameter ring for engaging the upper contact and a smaller-diameter ring for engaging the lower contact when the plug is inserted into the socket. Accordingly, if a battery needs recharging, a plug is inserted into the receptacle associated with the dead battery and the opposing plug is inserted into a receptacle associated with a charged battery to establish electrical interconnection therebetween. Alternatively, an adapter having a socket and electrical clamps for grasping battery terminals may be used when a receptacle is not connected to one of the batteries. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130314024 | Jump-Starting Arrangement for a Motor Vehicle - A jump-starting arrangement is provided for a motor vehicle, wherein the motor vehicle has an engine control unit and a starter for an internal-combustion engine. The motor vehicle is equipped with at least two partial onboard power systems, which are mutually coupled by way of at least one electric separator element. Each partial onboard power system, respectively, is equipped with at least one rechargeable electric energy accumulator. The two partial onboard power systems each have a jump-starting base, and the respective jump-starting bases are galvanically separated from one another. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20150015183 | BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE JUMPER CABLE AND JUMP STARTING METHOD - A battery electric vehicle jumper cable includes a first battery electric vehicle electrical plug adapted for connection to a standard charging port interface on a first battery electric vehicle; a second battery electric vehicle electrical plug adapted for connection to a standard charging port interface on a second battery electric vehicle; and an electrical cable establishing electrical communication between the first battery electric vehicle electrical plug and the second battery electric vehicle electrical plug. An electrical power transfer system for battery electric vehicles and a battery electric vehicle jump starting method are also disclosed. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150130400 | Portable Automotive Battery Jumper Pack with Detachable Backup Battery - A Portable automotive battery jumper pack with detachable backup battery. The invention is configured to be user friendly with a flexible compact design. The invention will be used in the portable, automotive electronics area. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150130401 | Extendable Jumper Cables - Extendable jumper cables for transferring electrical energy from a charged battery to a discharged battery include a first short cable having a clamp end that detachably connects to the charged battery, and a plug end that detachably connects to a cooperating plug end of a second short cable. The second short cable includes a clamp end that detachably connects to the discharged batter. The plug ends include cable connection fittings that allow the first and second cables and to be connected together to form typical jumper cables. The plug ends further include respective plugs that cooperate to receive corresponding plugs of an extension cord to increase the length of the extendable jumper cables to electrically connect the batteries together when the distance separating the batteries is greater than the combined length of the first and second short cables. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150306965 | Hand-powered jump starter for a vehicle - A hand-powered jump starter for a vehicle is a manually actuated generator, either directly or by storing charge in a capacitor, produces 12V DC at high current for a brief duration sufficient for the vehicle's electric starter motor to turn the engine over. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150349553 | System for Vehicle Jump Starting - The invention provides a system for jump starting vehicle batteries in which the service end of each of two jumper cables has a self-adjusting locking clamp, and each jumper cable is segmented into two parts that are joined by a plug and socket configured such that the cable parts cannot be incorrectly joined or will be relatively harmless if incorrectly joined. Auxiliary wiring is provided for recharging free-standing source batteries that are used for jump-starting. The system enhances user safety, simplifies making and breaking of electrical connections, and facilitates the use of back-up batteries. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160001666 | Portable Vehicle Battery Jump Start Apparatus with Safety Protection and Jumper Cable Device Therefor - A handheld device for jump starting a vehicle engine includes a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack and a microcontroller. The lithium ion battery is coupled to a power output port of the device through a FET smart switch actuated by the microcontroller. A vehicle battery isolation sensor connected in circuit with positive and negative polarity outputs detects the presence of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs. A reverse polarity sensor connected in circuit with the positive and negative polarity outputs detects the polarity of a vehicle battery connected between the positive and negative polarity outputs, such that the microcontroller will enable power to be delivered from the lithium ion power pack to the output port only when a good battery is connected to the output port and only when the battery is connected with proper polarity of positive and negative terminals. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160049819 | Compact Multifunctional Battery Booster - A compact battery charger for charging a battery comprising: a microprocessor; a set of terminals operatively coupled to said microprocessor and configured to electrically couple with an automotive battery; and an internal lithium ion battery, wherein the internal lithium ion battery is a lithium ion battery, wherein a single-ended primary-inductor converter may be configured to receive an input voltage of 5 VDC to 20 VDC and output a predetermined DC charge voltage to said internal lithium ion battery. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160072323 | SAFETY CIRCUIT FOR MULTI-FUNCTION PORTABLE POWER CHARGER - A safety circuit is provided for a portable charger having a charger battery operatively connected by a power supply to positive and negative jumper cable jacks capable of jump starting a 12V car battery as well as at least one USB port capable of charging 5V portable electronic devices. The safety circuit includes a jump start relay operatively connecting the power supply to the positive and negative jumper cable jacks; a microprocessor, and a voltage input analyzer operatively connected with the microprocessor to enable or disable the jump start relay. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160082854 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL POWER TO AN ENGINE - An apparatus provides supplemental power to an engine. The apparatus includes a pair of conductive leads for connecting the supplemental power to an engine electrical system, one or more batteries connected in parallel with one or more capacitors, a relay connected to the conductive leads, a shunt cable connecting the batteries and capacitors to the relay and a switch for controlling the relay to selectively apply electrical power to the engine electrical system. The apparatus includes safety features to reduce the risk of injury to the operator and damage to the apparatus and/or engine electrical system. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160121745 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LINE - An electrical connection line for charging an energy store of a motor vehicle has an electrical input connection ( | 05-05-2016 |
