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Low charge detector
Assignee: Thorn EMI Instruments Ltd
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Filing: 1983-07-05
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Granted: 1985-08-13
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Expires: 2003-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A low charge detector, for a measuring instrument incorporating a meter for indicating measurement readings, includes a "low battery detector" circuit which causes a first output to be released from a 1 Hz oscillator, when a battery pack supplying power to the instrument discharges to a predetermined level. The first output is then applied to a pointer on the meter, thus causing the pointer to execute oscillations of a relatively small amplitude. When the battery pack is substantially dead, a "dead battery detector" circuit causes a second output to be released from the oscillator and to combine with the first output. The combined output is then applied to the pointer, thus causing the pointer to execute oscillations of a substantially greater amplitude, thereby indicating that recharging of the battery pack is required.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh R. Marsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R19/00; G01R19/165; G01R19/16533; G01R19/16538; G01R19/16542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A low charge detector suitable for use in a measuring instrument comprising a meter having a moveable measuring indicator associated therewith and a rechargeable means for supplying power to the instrument, said detector comprising means for causing said indicator to execute oscillations of a first amplitude when said rechargeable means reaches a first predetermined level of exhaustion and means for causing the indicator to execute oscillations of a second amplitude when said rechargeable means reaches a second predetermined level of exhaustion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A low charge detector suitable for use in a measuring instrument comprising a meter having a moveable measuring indicator associated therewith and a rechargeable means for supplying power to the instrument, said detector comprising means for causing said indicator to execute oscillations of a first amplitude when said rechargeable means reaches a first predetermined level of exhaustion and means for causing the indicator to execute oscillations of a second amplitude when said rechargeable means reaches a second predetermined level of exhaustion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A low charge detector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the second amplitude is substantially greater than the first amplitude.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A low charge detector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for causing the indicator to execute oscillations of a first amplitude includes a first battery which discharges to a predetermined level at which oscillations of said first amplitude are released and applied to the indicator.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A low charge detector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means for causing the indicator to execute oscillations of a second amplitide includes a second battery which discharges to a predetermined level at which further oscillations are released, said further oscillations combining with the oscillations of said first amplitude to produce oscillations of said second amplitude which are applied to the indicator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A low charge detector as claimed in claim 1 wherein the oscillations of said first amplitude and the oscillations of said second amplitude are respectively applied to the indicator via an amplifier.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A low charge detector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said second predetermined level of exhaustion is the level at which the rechargeable means is substantially dead.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-12 | 1989-02-11 | 1989-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-12 | 1993-02-11 | 1993-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-12 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |