Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a dual battery diode bridge system. The dual battery diode bridge, for example, is configured to protect against a back-charge to a first 12V battery and/or a second 12V battery after a vehicle has been jump charged to prevent damage thereto.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2018
Date of Patent:
April 5, 2022
Assignee:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
Abstract: A portable or handheld device or apparatus for jump starting a vehicle engine having a depleted or discharged starting battery. The portable or handheld device or apparatus for jump starting a vehicle engine includes a rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack and a battery cell equalization circuit configured to prevent overcharging of one or more individual lithium-ion battery cells, which can cause fire, damage to the battery pack and device or apparatus for jump starting a vehicle, or personal injury to a user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 22, 2022
Assignee:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
Abstract: A battery, for example, a rechargeable battery (e.g. lithium ion battery) having a casing with battery terminals. The casing, for example, includes an upper section, middle section, and lower section connected together. The battery can be connected to one or more battery trays having the same height or different heights for various applications.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 9, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 15, 2022
Assignee:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis Nook, James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill, James P. McBride, Matthew Michael Bosway
Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a control switch (e.g. rotary control switch) and an optical position sensing switch system to determine the position of the control switch. The optical position sensing switch system includes an optical position sensor using optical coupling to insure the integrity of isolation on the 12V to 24V master switch to allow for a safe and effective operation, and configured so that the microcontroller unit reads the position on the master switch.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 13, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 8, 2022
Assignee:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a vehicle or equipment battery detection system. The vehicle or equipment battery detection system is configured for detecting the connection of the rechargeable battery jump starting device with the vehicle or equipment battery to be jump charged.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 20, 2018
Date of Patent:
December 21, 2021
Assignee:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis Nook, William Knight Nook, Sr., James Richard Stanfield, Derek Michael Underhill
Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having an inclined connection plate for connection with a battery cable, the inclined connect plate configured to allow a user to access the inclined access plate with a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 25, 2021
Publication date:
December 9, 2021
Applicant:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL
Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having a battery cable connector configured to allow a user to access the battery cable connector with the user's fingers or a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 25, 2021
Publication date:
December 9, 2021
Applicant:
THE NOCO COMPANY
Inventors:
Jonathan Lewis NOOK, William Knight NOOK, SR., James Richard STANFIELD, Derek Michael UNDERHILL