Method for sequentially charging batteries in situ
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1. A method of sequentially charging a plurality of battery operated devices, comprising:
- providing a plurality of independently operable battery operated devices, each of the devices having at least one battery, providing a charger; and
electrically connecting the charger to the at least one battery of each of the devices through a distributor, the distributor sequentially distributing electrical energy to the batteries without removing the batteries from the devices, and without providing any means for data communication between the distributor and the batteries.
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Abstract
A plurality of batteries located in battery-operated devices by a charger through a distributor where there is no communication between the distributor and the batteries in the battery operated devices are charged in automated sequence in situ by a charger through a distributor where there is no communication between the distributor and the batteries, preferably using pulsed charge technology. In preferred embodiments the pulsed charge technology includes both forward and reverse pulses.
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1. A method of sequentially charging a plurality of battery operated devices, comprising:
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providing a plurality of independently operable battery operated devices, each of the devices having at least one battery, providing a charger; and
electrically connecting the charger to the at least one battery of each of the devices through a distributor, the distributor sequentially distributing electrical energy to the batteries without removing the batteries from the devices, and without providing any means for data communication between the distributor and the batteries. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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