Polarity Patents (Class 320/DIG20)
  • Patent number: 5773958
    Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring a battery pack having a plurality of serially connected rechargeable batteries. The apparatus comprises a means of detecting cell reversal and a means of protecting the batteries of the battery pack upon detection of cell reversal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Ovonic Battery Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe H. Gow, Robert A. Rogers, Andrea L. Lijoi