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Battery charger adapter system
Assignee: Edgewell Personal Care Brands LLC
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Filing: 1978-02-13
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Granted: 1980-10-21
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Expires: 1998-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A charging system for rechargeable batteries of the 9 volt type includes a charger adapted to accept a plurality of cells of different sizes and electrical characteristics and an adapter module for mechanically and electrically interconnecting the charger to a 9 volt size battery.
Inventors
- 👤 Ferdinand H. Mullersman
- 👤 Billy E. Stillwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/42; H01M10/46; H02; H02J; H02J7/00; H02J7/485; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a charging system for secondary batteries having a housing containing a source of charge current including a secondary winding with first, second and third source terminals, said first and third source terminals connected to said winding, said second source terminal connected to said winding at a point intermediate of the connections of said first and third source terminals to said winding; and a secondary battery having positive and negative terminals, the improvement comprising: an adapter module comprising housing means having first and second terminals removably connectable to said first and third source terminals and having third and fourth terminals removably connectable to said positive and negative battery terminals, means electrically interconnecting said first and second adapter terminals with said third and fourth adapter terminals, respectively, and means for detachably securing said adapter housing means to said source housing and said battery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a charging system for secondary batteries having a housing containing a source of charge current including a secondary winding with first, second and third source terminals, said first and third source terminals connected to said winding, said second source terminal connected to said winding at a point intermediate of the connections of said first and third source terminals to said winding; and a secondary battery having positive and negative terminals, the improvement comprising: an adapter module comprising housing means having first and second terminals removably connectable to said first and third source terminals and having third and fourth terminals removably connectable to said positive and negative battery terminals, means electrically interconnecting said first and second adapter terminals with said third and fourth adapter terminals, respectively, and means for detachably securing said adapter housing means to said source housing and said battery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The charging system of claim 1, wherein said battery is a multiple cell battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The charging system of claim 1, wherein said securing means include snap element connected to said terminals whereby both electrical contact and mechanical support for the battery are provided thereby.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The charging system of claim 1, wherein said adapter includes current limiting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The charging system of claim 1, wherein said adapter includes rectification means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The charging system of claim 5, wherein said recification means is carried internally of the adapter housing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The charging system of claim 1, wherein said source housing includes a recess, the source terminals being located in said recess, and wherein the adapter housing is dimensioned to be received within said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
A battery charging adapter for converting a multiple output terminal source into a dual terminal source, comprising: housing means; first and second contact means extending from said housing for electrically and mechanically engaging selected ones of said multiple terminals, and third and fourth contact means extending from said housing means for electrically and mechanically engaging the terminals of a rechargeable battery so as to support the battery from said contact means when said first and second contact means engage said selected multiple output terminals; means electrically interconnecting said first and third and said second and fourth contact means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
98 words
A battery charging adapter for converting a multiple output terminal source into a dual terminal source, comprising: housing means; first and second contact means extending from said housing for electrically and mechanically engaging selected ones of said multiple terminals, and third and fourth contact means extending from said housing means for electrically and mechanically engaging the terminals of a rechargeable battery so as to support the battery from said contact means when said first and second contact means engage said selected multiple output terminals; means electrically interconnecting said first and third and said second and fourth contact means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A charging adapter of claim 8, wherein said contact means are snap-type contacts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A charging adapter of claim 8, wherein said third and fourth contact means are positioned to accept the terminals of a multiple cell battery.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A charging adapter of claim 8, wherein said adapter includes rectification means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A charging adapter of claim 11, wherein said rectification means is a diode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A charging adapter of claim 8, wherein said rectification means is connected between said first and third contact means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
A charging adapter of claim 8, wherein said adapter includes currect limiting means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
A charging adapter of claim 14, wherein said current limiting means is connected between said second and fourth contact means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
77 words
A battery charging adapter for connection between a charging source and a battery, comprising housing means having first and second opposite major surfaces, first and second snaptype terminal contacts extending from one major surface and third and fourth snap-type terminals extending from the other of said major surfaces; means within said housing means electrically connecting said first contact with said third contact and said second contact with said fourth contact, said connecting means including current rectification means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
77 words
A battery charging adapter for connection between a charging source and a battery, comprising housing means having first and second opposite major surfaces, first and second snaptype terminal contacts extending from one major surface and third and fourth snap-type terminals extending from the other of said major surfaces; means within said housing means electrically connecting said first contact with said third contact and said second contact with said fourth contact, said connecting means including current rectification means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
A charging adapter of claim 16, wherein said rectification means is connected between said first and third contacts.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
A charging adapter of claim 17, further comprising a current limiting resistor connected between said second and fourth contacts.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
A charging adapter of claim 17, wherein said rectification means is a diode.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-21 | 1984-04-21 | 1984-10-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-21 | 1988-04-21 | 1988-10-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-21 | 1992-04-21 | 1992-10-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |