Patent ID: 7638970

Claim:
A charging station for batteries comprising: a docking station for an electrical device powered by a battery, said electrical device having a first battery installed therein and contact points electrically connected to the battery; the docking station having a power source and a charging location; the charging location having a charging circuit and contact points electrically connected to the charging circuit; the charging location configured to receive the electrical device and first battery such that the contact point of the electrical device and the contact points of the charging location are in electrical contact, forming a complete circuit functioning to recharge the first battery; a battery charging station configured to be removably attached to the docking station; the battery charging station having a charging circuit and a slot to receive a second battery; the slot being configured such that when the second battery is seated in the slot, the second battery is electrically connected to the battery charging station and the charging circuit, allowing the battery to be charged; the battery charging station capable of being attached to the docking station in electrical connection to the docking station providing electrical power to charge the battery; and the battery charging station capable of being connected to an alternative power source to charge the battery.