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Portable water resistant multi-function lead-acid battery box

  • US 7,573,229 B2
  • Filed: 09/10/2003
  • Issued: 08/11/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A portable water resistant lead acid battery box comprising;

  • a body for removably housing a lead acid battery, said body having a base, and sidewalls extending from said base to define an open top;

    a lid applicable to said body to close said top, said lid, in use, having at least one generally vertically oriented side;

    at least one relatively water sensitive electrical component electrically connectable to said battery and housed at least substantially within said lid, said electrical component having a user interface located on said vertically oriented side thereby to inhibit damage to said electrical component as a result of water ingress, wherein said at least one electrical component includes a battery recharger operable on said battery, said battery charger providing a higher charging current until said battery is close to its rated capacity and then said battery charger switching to provide a lower conditioning current.

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