US Patent:
20080118828, May 22, 2008
Inventors:
Dudlee Brennfoerder - Edgar NE, US
International Classification:
H01M 2/24
Abstract:
The present invention provides a dual voltage battery with separate terminals which includes an outer case and a plurality of current-producing battery cells mounted within the outer case, the plurality of battery cells being connected in serial connection. A negative ground terminal is mounted on the outer case, and a first positive terminal is mounted on the outer case and is connected to at least some of the battery cells via the serial connection to produce 12 volt current output therefrom. A second positive terminal is mounted on the outer case and is connected to all of the battery cells via the serial connection to produce 16 volt current output therefrom. Finally, the first and second positive terminals are separate from one another such that the dual voltage battery outputs 12 volt and 16 volt current simultaneously via the first and second positive terminals.
