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Microprocessor controlled portable battery charger and method of charging using same

  • US 5,565,756 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1994
  • Issued: 10/15/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A battery charger for use in charging a variety of battery packs, comprising:

  • a plurality of battery banks electrically connected to each other, each bank comprising a plurality of battery cells;

    selection means, coupled to the plurality of battery banks, for selecting one or more of the banks;

    sensing means, coupled to the plurality of battery banks, for determining state of charge of the banks and the battery pack;

    output means coupled to the battery banks;

    means for identifying the electrical and chemical characteristics of the battery pack being charged, coupled to the output means; and

    a controller, coupled to the selection means, the sensing means, and the means for identifying, and responsive to the sensing means and the means for identifying.

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