Method and apparatus for testing and charging a power source
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1. A method of charging batteries, comprising the steps of:
- entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger;
performing a first heavy load test on said battery to determine whether the battery can be charged and how said battery should be charged;
determining a set charge time for the battery based upon the first heavy load test; and
charging the battery for the set charge time.
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Abstract
A battery tester/charger is provided for safely and efficiently testing and charging both partially charged and discharged batteries.
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1. A method of charging batteries, comprising the steps of:
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entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into a battery charger;
performing a first heavy load test on said battery to determine whether the battery can be charged and how said battery should be charged;
determining a set charge time for the battery based upon the first heavy load test; and
charging the battery for the set charge time. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A battery charger, comprising:
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means for entering information corresponding to a battery to be charged into the battery charger;
means for performing a first heavy load test on said battery to determine whether the battery can be charged and how said battery should be charged;
means for determining a set charge time for the battery based upon the first heavy load test; and
means for charging the battery for the set charge time. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of charging batteries, comprising the steps of:
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performing a first heavy load test on said battery;
determining a set charge time for the battery based upon the first heavy load test; and
charging the battery for the set charge time. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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