Method and system for charging multi-cell lithium-based batteries

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8018198
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12372002

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A method and system for charging multi-cell lithium-based batteries. In some aspects, a battery charger includes a housing, at least one terminal to electrically connect to a battery pack supported by the housing, and a controller operable to provide a charging current to the battery pack through the at least one terminal. The battery pack includes a plurality of lithium-based battery cells, with each battery cell of the plurality of battery cells having an individual state of charge. The controller is operable to control the charging current being supplied to the battery pack at least in part based on the individual state of charge of at least one battery cell.

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  • MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Glasgow, Kevin L Lomira, US 90 2736
Johnson, Todd W Wauwatosa, US 110 3088
Meyer, Gary D Waukesha, US 90 3603
Rosenbecker, Jay J Menomonee Falls, US 83 2392
Scheucher, Karl F Waite Hill, US 94 3029

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