Sheer power source

• US 5,852,332 A
• Filed: 09/09/1996
• Issued: 12/22/1998
• Est. Priority Date: 09/09/1996
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Sheer Power Source, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Sheer Power Source, Inc.
• Inventors: Shearer, John W.
• Primary Examiner(s): Gaffin, Jeffrey A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Ganjian, Peter
• Application Number:
  US08/709,301
• Time in Patent Office: 834 Days
• Field of Search: 320/15, 320/19, 320/20, 320/21, 320/37, 320/61, 320/62, 361/600, 361/601, 361/679, 361/724, 361/725, 361/726, 361/727, 361/625, 361/622, 361/641, 307/150, 307/43, 307/45, 307/88, 307/46, 307/85, 307/86, 307/139, 307/140-141.4, 363/109, 364/492, 364/707, 364/273.1, 364/273.5, 364/273, 364/948.4, 364/948.8, 364/948.91
• US Class Current: 307/43
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 characterised by the mechanical construction
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/342 The other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging with circuits for polarity protection H02J7/0034

Abstract

A power supply for maximizing the life of batteries such as but not limited to 12 volt DC batteries. Two batteries are preferably used. A timer is connected to the first battery output terminals. The timer regulates when a DC motor is turned on and off. The motor is connected to alternator connected to an output of the DC motor. The second battery is connected to and receives a charge from the alternator. An invertor outputs 115 volts at approximately 800 to approximately 1500 watts at 60HZ. The invention allows the first battery and the second battery to have an increased lifespan compared to being used separately. Embodiments for using the invention include computer set-ups, electrical golf carts, electrical car, medical devices, emergency backup power supply, and a portable canister supported container.

Claims

1. A power supply for maximizing the life of batteries comprising:

a first battery having output terminals;

a relay timer clock connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer clock switching on for a first selected time after every down selected time;

a DC motor, connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer clock regulating when the DC motor is turned on and off;

an alternator outputting a DC charge connected to an output of the DC motor;

a second battery connected to and receiving the DC charge; and

an invertor for outputting the voltage from the second battery to a load, wherein the relay timer clock continuously switches on the first battery for the first selected time after every down selected time again and again over the lifespan of the first battery and the second battery, and the first battery and the second battery have an increased lifespan compared to being used separately.

2. The power supply of claim 1, wherein the relay timer clock is selected to run approximately 1 minute for approximately every 20 minutes.

3. The power supply of claim 2, wherein the DC motor further includes:

a 12 volt DC motor.

4. The power supply of claim 3, wherein the alternator further includes:

a 12 volt 60 amp alternator.

5. The power supply of claim 4, wherein the invertor further includes:

a 12 volt DC to AC invertor having approximately 800 to 1500 WATT output.

6. The power supply of claim 5, wherein the output increases the combined life of the first battery and the second battery approximately 300%.

7. The power supply of claim 1, wherein the first battery and the second battery each include:

12 volt batteries.

8. The power supply of claim 1, wherein the load includes:

a computer.

9. The power supply of claim 1, wherein the load includes:

an electric car.

10. The power supply of claim 1, wherein the load includes:

an electric golf cart.

11. The power supply of claim 1, further comprising:

a mobile storage container for housing the first battery, the second battery, the relay timer clock, the DC motor, the alternator and the invertor.

12. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

caster wheels attached beneath the container.

13. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

an exterior face plate having an on and off switch thereon.

14. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

an external plug for being charged with a household power source.

15. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

a cigarette light adapter socket.

16. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

louvered air vent sidewalls.

17. The power supply of claim 11, the mobile storage container includes:

handles attached to upper edges of the container.

18. A mobile power supply for maximizing the life of batteries comprising:

a first battery having output terminals;

a relay timer clock connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer clock switching on for a first selected time after every down selected time;

a DC motor, connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer clock regulating when the DC motor is turned on and off;

an alternator outputting a DC charge connected to an output of the DC motor;

a second battery connected to and receiving the DC charge; and

an invertor for outputting the voltage from the second battery to a load, wherein the relay timer clock continuously switches on the first battery for the first selected time after every down selected time again and again, over the lifespan of the first battery and the second battery, and the first battery and the second battery have an increased lifespan compared to being used separately;

a mobile storage container for housing the first battery, the second battery, the relay timer clock, the DC motor, the alternator and the invertor;

wheels attached beneath the container;

an on and off switch;

an external recharging plug, the plug chosen from at least one of a household wall plug, and a cigarette lighter adapter;

air vent sidewalls on the container; and

handles attached to upper edges of the container for allowing the container to be rolled on the ground by the user.

19. A portable power supply for maximizing the life of 12 volt batteries comprising:

a first 12 volt battery having output terminals;

a programmable relay timer clock connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer switching on for a first selected time after every down selected time;

a 12 volt DC motor, connected to the first battery output terminals, the relay timer clock regulating when the DC motor is turned on and off;

an 12 volt 60 amp alternator outputting a DC charge connected to an output of the DC motor;

a second 12 volt battery connected to and receiving the DC charge; and

a 12 volt DC to AC invertor having approximately an 800 to 1500 WATT output for outputting the voltage from the second battery to a load, wherein the relay timer clock continuously switches on the first battery for the first selected time after every down selected time again and again, over the lifespan of the first battery and the second battery, and the first battery and the second battery have an increased lifespan of approximately 300% together compared to being used separately.

20. The portable power supply of claim 19, wherein the relay timer clock is selected to run:

approximately 1 minute for approximately every 20 minutes.