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Leslie J. Pinnell, Framingham US

Leslie J. Pinnell, Framingham, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080238356PORTABLE ENERGY STORAGE AND CHARGING DEVICE - Disclosed is a portable charger device that includes a chamber to hold at least one rechargeable charging battery, and at least one controller. The controller is configured to determine a first charging current level to apply to the at least one rechargeable charging battery such that the at least one rechargeable charging battery achieves a first predetermined charge that is reached within a first period of time of 15 minutes or less, apply to the at least one rechargeable charging battery a first charging current substantially equal to the determined first charging current level, determine a second charging current to apply to the one or more external rechargeable batteries, and apply to the one or more external rechargeable batteries a second charging current substantially equal to the determined second charging current level, the second charging current being drawn from the at least one rechargeable charging battery.10-02-2008
20080238359Lithium Iron Phosphate Ultra Fast Battery Charger - Chargers for charging a rechargeable battery determine a current level to apply to the rechargeable battery such that the battery has a pre-determined charge that is reached within a charging period of time of between 4-6 minutes and apply a charging current having substantially about the determined current level to battery and terminating the charging current after a period of charging time substantially equal to the particular period of time has elapsed.10-02-2008
20080238360Battery Charger with Mechanism to Automatically Load and Unload Batteries - A mechanism is disclosed for loading/unloading one or more rechargeable batteries. The mechanism includes one or more charging compartments configured to receive one or more rechargeable batteries and a first actuator configured to cause the one or more rechargeable batteries to be displaced from a first position to a second position.10-02-2008
20080238361ADAPTIVE CHARGER DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed is a method for charging a rechargeable battery that includes at least one rechargeable electrochemical cell is disclosed. The method includes measuring at least one electrical characteristic of the battery, and determining a charging current to be applied to the battery based on the at least one measured electrical characteristic.10-02-2008
20080238362Fast Battery Charger Device and Method - Charging a rechargeable battery having one or more rechargeable cells includes determining a current level to apply to the battery such that the battery has a pre-determined charge that is reached within a specified period of time that is less than about 15 minutes and applying a charging current having substantially about the determined current level to the battery.10-02-2008
20080238369Battery With Integrated Voltage Converter - Disclosed is a battery. The battery includes an electrochemical cell having an internal bore therethrough, and a voltage converter module electrically coupled to the electrochemical cell and disposed within a portion of the internal bore, the voltage converter configured to convert a first voltage produced by the electrochemical cell into a second, different voltage.10-02-2008
20080240480Secondary Batteries for Hearing Aids - Secondary batteries are provided which can be charged without removal from a device. In some implementations, the battery cathode includes LiFePO10-02-2008
20080241645Lithium ion secondary batteries - Secondary batteries are provided in which the cathode includes LiFePO10-02-2008
20100062310Fuel Cells - A cartridge includes a first housing, a second housing within the first housing, and a colorant. The first housing has an interior surface and an exterior surface, and the second housing contains an alcohol fuel or a hydrocarbon fuel and has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The colorant is supported by at least a portion of the interior surface of the first housing.03-11-2010
20100295503Multi-Use Fast Rate Charging Stand - An apparatus includes a charger and a plurality of connectors such that a connector includes a switch and a connection between the charger and the connector. The charger is configured to direct a switch associated with one of the plurality of connectors to connect the connector with which it is associated to the charger. The charger is also configured to charge a device connected to the connector according to a type of battery detected in the device. A plurality of devices is charged using a prioritized charging scheme.11-25-2010
20100301804Battery Charger with Mechanism to Automatically Load and Unload Batteries - A mechanism is disclosed for loading/unloading one or more rechargeable batteries. The mechanism includes one or more charging compartments configured to receive one or more rechargeable batteries and a first actuator configured to cause the one or more rechargeable batteries to be displaced from a first position to a second position.12-02-2010

Patent applications by Leslie J. Pinnell, Framingham, MA US