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Battery booster

  • US 5,039,930 A
  • Filed: 12/11/1989
  • Issued: 08/13/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/11/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A battery booster apparatus for use in automobile storage lots or the like, comprising:

  • a) a portable support arranged to be moved between a storage location at which a power outlet is available, and a usage location where substantial ambient light is present but a power outlet is not conveniently available;

    b) a booster battery supported by said support;

    c) a battery charger supported by said support;

    d) means for connecting said battery charger to said power outlet when said support is at said storage location, said charger being operable to charge said booster battery when so connected;

    e) a solar panel on said support positioned to generate electricity when said support is exposed to said ambient light, said solar panel being operable to charge said booster battery when so exposed;

    f) means for electrically connecting said booster battery in parallel with a battery to be boosted; and

    g) switching means for automatically connecting said booster battery only to said charger when said charger is operative to charge said booster battery and only to said solar panel when it is not.

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