Method and apparatus for saving volatile memory settings in a vehicle
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1. A cable, comprising:
- a first adapter configured to be electrically connected to a cordless power tool battery;
a cord connected at a first end thereof to the first adapter; and
a second adapter connected to a second end of the cord and configured to be electrically connected to a vehicle.
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Abstract
A cable is provided that may be used to provide an alternate source of voltage of a vehicular electrical system when the main battery of a vehicle is removed. The cable typically makes use of the battery or battery pack of a hand-held cordless power tool to provide the voltage. Also, the cable is typically electrically connected to the vehicle through the cigarette lighter outlet or through the j1962 connector of the vehicle. Also, a method of using the cable to preserve volatile memory data in a vehicle when the vehicle'"'"'s main battery is removed.
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21 Claims
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1. A cable, comprising:
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a first adapter configured to be electrically connected to a cordless power tool battery;
a cord connected at a first end thereof to the first adapter; and
a second adapter connected to a second end of the cord and configured to be electrically connected to a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of saving volatile memory settings in a vehicle, the method comprising:
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attaching a first adapter to a cordless power tool battery;
attaching a second adapter to a vehicle, wherein the second adapter is electrically connected to the first adapter; and
supplying voltage from the cordless power tool battery to the vehicle through the first adapter and the second adapter. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A cable, comprising:
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a first adapter configured to be electrically connected to a voltage source;
a cord connected at a first end thereof to the first adapter; and
a second adapter connected to a second end of the cord and configured to be electrically connected to a j1962 connector of a vehicle and to transfer power from the voltage source to the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A cable, comprising:
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first connecting means for electrically connecting to a cordless power tool battery;
second connecting means for electrically connecting to a j1962 connector of a vehicle; and
third connecting means for connecting the first connecting means and the second connecting means. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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