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Device with multiple, concurrently-installed power molecules and method for controlling same

  • US 6,586,850 B1
  • Filed: 07/05/2000
  • Issued: 07/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A power management system for incorporation in a powered device comprising:

  • a plurality of power module receptacles each configured to have installed therein a power module comprising one of either a rechargeable battery pack, non-rechargeable battery pack, and AC power pack, wherein at least one of said plurality of power module receptacles is configured to receive an AC power pack and at least one of said plurality of power module receptacles is configured to receive a rechargeable power pack or a non-rechargeable power pack, wherein the AC power pack comprises a different form factor than that of the rechargeable power pack and that of the non-rechargeable power pack; and

    a power distribution system configured to connect a selected one or more installed power modules with components of the device.

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