公开(公告)号：US20250115143A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18983595

申请日：2024-12-17

Applicant: The NOCO Company

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H02J7/34 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A hand held, portable jump starter device includes a housing having a multi-cell rechargeable battery including at least three battery cells connected in series, a USB input port for receiving a charging current from an external source to recharge the multi-cell rechargeable battery, and an output port for providing jump starting current to an external vehicle; a USB charge circuit connected to the USB input port, the USB charge circuit including a DC-to-DC converter circuit for upconverting an input voltage on the USB input port to a higher charging voltage for recharging the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a pair of series connected transistor devices coupled between the USB charge circuit and the multi-cell rechargeable battery for controlling current flow into and out of the multi-cell rechargeable battery; a control circuit for detecting the voltage of the multi-cell rechargeable battery and configured to turn off the USB charge circuit to prevent over charging of the multi-cell rechargeable battery if the detected voltage exceeds a threshold value; and a battery charge controller coupled to the multi-cell rechargeable battery and the pair of series connected transistor devices and configured to prevent over discharging of the multi-cell rechargeable battery.

公开(公告)号：US20240258721A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-01

申请号：US18630025

申请日：2024-04-09

Applicant: The Noco Company

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, SR. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01R11/28

CPC classification number: H01R11/24 ,  H01R4/183 ,  H01R4/30 ,  H01R11/281 ,  H01R11/282

Abstract: A battery clamp is provided that includes 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 pivot pin pivotally connecting the first inner metal battery clamp member to the second inner metal battery clamp member, 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 outer insulating battery clamp member or the second outer insulating battery clamp member including a protective cover section covering an end of the pivot pin

公开(公告)号：US20240006898A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US18470611

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: The Noco Company

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, Sr. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J7/34 ,  F02N11/12 ,  F02N11/14 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/44 ,  F02N11/08 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H01M10/46

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  H02J1/122 ,  H02J7/342 ,  F02N11/12 ,  F02N11/14 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02J7/0031 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/00032 ,  F02N11/0862 ,  F02N11/0866 ,  F02N11/087 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H01M10/4207 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/0024 ,  H02J7/0034 ,  H02J7/00047 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H02J7/00304 ,  H02J7/00302 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60S5/00

Abstract: A rechargeable battery assembly includes a rechargeable battery having a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and a rigid electrically conductive frame electrically connected to at least one of the positive terminal or the negative terminal of the rechargeable battery. The rigid electrically conductive frame is bent along multiple axes and includes a plurality of conductive frame members that are mechanically coupled together. The rigid electrically conductive frame surrounds the rechargeable battery on at least five sides, thereby providing structural stability to the rechargeable battery assembly during storage and use.

公开(公告)号：US20230246461A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-03

申请号：US18296435

申请日：2023-04-06

Applicant: The NOCO Company

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, SR. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  F02N11/12 ,  F02N11/14 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/44 ,  F02N11/08 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M50/296 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/543 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H01M10/0525

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  F02N11/12 ,  H02J7/0031 ,  F02N11/14 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/342 ,  H02J1/122 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  F02N11/0866 ,  F02N11/087 ,  H02J7/0024 ,  F02N11/0862 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H01M10/4207 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H02J7/0034 ,  H02J7/00032 ,  H02J7/00047 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H01M50/296 ,  H01M50/204 ,  H01M50/531 ,  H01M50/543 ,  H02J1/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/00302 ,  H02J7/00304 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  B60S5/00

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 battery and/or a second battery after a vehicle has been jump charged to prevent damage thereto.

公开(公告)号：US20230057431A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17820664

申请日：2022-08-18

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, SR. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: F02N11/12 ,  H02J9/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J1/10 ,  H02J7/34 ,  F02N11/14

Abstract: A rechargeable battery jump starting device with a discharged battery pre-conditioning system to facilitate boosting the discharged battery to jump start a vehicle or equipment engine. The pre-conditioning increases the operating voltage to the discharged battery during the pre-conditioning phase.

公开(公告)号：US20220181806A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17594413

申请日：2020-04-13

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, Sr. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R11/28 ,  H01R4/30

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.

公开(公告)号：US20220181805A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17594411

申请日：2020-04-13

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, Sr. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H01R11/24 ,  H01R11/28 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R4/30

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.

公开(公告)号：US20220158312A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17666041

申请日：2022-02-07

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL ,  James P. McBRIDE ,  Matthew Michael BOSWAY

IPC: H01M50/543 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01R11/28 ,  H01M50/20 ,  H01M50/103 ,  H01M50/256 ,  H01M50/502

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.

公开(公告)号：US20210155096A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-27

申请号：US17166465

申请日：2021-02-03

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, SR. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: B60L3/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L50/60 ,  F02N11/12

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200335887A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16846600

申请日：2020-04-13

Applicant: THE NOCO COMPANY

Inventor： Jonathan Lewis NOOK ,  William Knight NOOK, SR. ,  James Richard STANFIELD ,  Derek Michael UNDERHILL

IPC: H01R11/28 ,  H01R11/24

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.