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Abstract

A self-contained, battery powered, on board auxiliary starting device provides high DC power levels for short durations for starting engines. Preferred devices have a battery, a connector terminal assembly, and a monitor/control circuit that controls the charging and use of the auxiliary battery, and limits the device output to safe voltage levels so the auxiliary battery is not damaged due to overdischarge. The connector terminal assembly preferably has 2 or more contacts, sized and dimensioned to electrically contact (mate) with selected electric power harnesses selected to connect to and provide auxiliary power to augment standard batteries. In another aspect of preferred embodiments, the coupling mechanism and mounting bracket allow the battery to be quickly removed from the principal mounting bracket and quickly installed on another engine or be connected to a special set of mating cables with clamps for attachment across another battery for augmenting its power. Commercial devices may advantageously include multiple batteries in a small carrying case, and have the appropriate capacity, voltage and connectors for starting a specific type of engine. For example, an especially preferred device has connectors suitable for starting 12 V or 24 V powered engines. Such devices may advantageously have an overall rectangular shape, such as 3.times.4.times.7 inches, and may weigh only about 5 pounds.

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