Patents Assigned to Vector Products, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11837893
    Abstract: A charging system includes: an interface configured to removably and electrically couple to an external battery; a connector configured to removably and electrically couple to an on-board diagnostic (OBD) port of a vehicle; charge management circuitry electrically coupled to the interface and the connector; and a microcontroller unit (MCU) coupled to the charge management circuitry. The MCU is configured to execute computer readable program code for managing an output of current from the external battery to a vehicle battery of the vehicle through the electrical coupling of the connector and the OBD port. The charging system can be used to prevent a vehicle battery from becoming discharged during extended periods of storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Publication number: 20180342883
    Abstract: A compact portable battery charger coupled with a detachable tool battery or similar external source that enables a convenient portable method to recharge or provide a boost to a secondary depleted battery such as that of a combustion engine. The portable battery charger apparatus incorporates a method of extracting energy from a tool battery pack, or the like to fast charge a secondary battery. The secondary battery could be of various electrical and physical size. The extracted energy is transferred to the secondary battery connected to the output of the charger using a high efficiency DC-to-DC switching regulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mathew Inskeep, Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: 7481065
    Abstract: An expandable cooler is provided. The cooler includes an insulating portion defining a storage cavity and an expandable portion defining a second storage cavity. The expandable portion is adapted to move between an open and a closed position. The expandable portion may be fixedly attached to the insulated portion. In a further embodiment, a telescoping handle is attached to the cooler. A hook is provided on the telescoping handle and is adapted to be received in a corresponding slot in the expandable portion. The expandable portion may be moved between the open and closed position via the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Krieger
  • Publication number: 20080185996
    Abstract: A high frequency charger includes a charge circuit for charging a depleted battery and a boost circuit for jump-starting a vehicle. Two separate high frequency transformers are provided for the charge and boost circuits. A selector switch selectively activates at least one of the charging circuit and the boost circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2004
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Bruce Randolph, Rov Scott Vetitoe
  • Patent number: 7347581
    Abstract: A flashlight is provided. The flashlight includes a housing having a first end and a second end. A first light source is disposed at the first end of the housing. A second light source is disposed at the second end of the housing. A battery is disposed in the housing. A selector selectively couples the first light source and the second light source to the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Krieger
  • Patent number: D551512
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: D553280
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: D554784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: D558769
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: D559417
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Krieger, Kevin Ellsworth
  • Patent number: RE40342
    Abstract: A portable light includes first and second d.c. lamps. A first housing portion has longitudinal access and encloses the first lamp while projecting a first light beam in a direction of longitudinal access. The first housing portion has a exterior surface contour and includes a compartment containing an electrical device connectable to a d.c. power supply connectable in circuit with the first lamp. A second housing portion is the shape of a hand grip and extends from first side of the first housing portion in a direction transversed to the longitudinal access to the first housing portion. The second housing portion encloses the second lamp which is connectable in circuit with the electrical device for projecting a second light beam in the direction forming at an angle with the longitudinal access of the first housing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Krieger
  • Patent number: D633042
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Houghton, Graham Potts
  • Patent number: D1035076
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1036732
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1051041
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1051823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1051828
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1053800
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1054372
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum
  • Patent number: D1054978
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Vector Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ling To Shum