Patent ID: 6388425
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: H02J

Abstract:
A method for charging a battery having a capacity C Ampere hours, the method comprising:a) for a charging period having a duration in the range of about 60 seconds to about 180 seconds, passing an electric current having a magnitude of 0.55Ã—C Amperes to 0.65Ã—C Amperes through the battery; b) for a discharging period having a duration in the range of about 10 seconds to about 20 seconds allowing the battery to discharge a current having a magnitude in the range of about 0.05Ã—C Amperes to about 0.07Ã—C Amperes through a load; and, c) repeating (a) and (b) in alternating sequence until the battery is charged.