Charge circuit systems and methods of using the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to electrical circuit systems and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides a system comprising an independent hybrid battery circuit (e.g., powered by a single, multi-output alternator), vehicles comprising the same and systems (e.g., air conditioning systems, heating systems, and fuel line heat systems) powered by the same. In particular, the present invention provides systems comprising a hybrid battery circuit containing one or a plurality of rechargeable batteries (e.g., that power circuit specific component devices) and vehicles comprising the same wherein the hybrid battery circuit is independent from (e.g., not limited by) a vehicle's starter battery circuit. Systems and methods of the present invention find use in reducing vehicle emissions (e.g., carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide and / or particulate emissions), conserving fuel usage, increasing engine life and decreasing engine maintenance costs.

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[0001]This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 018,790 filed 3 Jan. 2008 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 053,898 filed 16 May 2008, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to electrical circuit systems and methods of using the same. In particular, the present invention provides a system comprising an independent hybrid battery circuit (e.g., powered by a single, multi-output alternator), vehicles comprising the same and systems (e.g., air conditioning systems, heating systems, and fuel line heat systems) powered by the same. In particular, the present invention provides systems comprising a hybrid battery circuit containing one or a plurality of rechargeable batteries (e.g., that power circuit specific component devices) and vehicles comprising the same wherein the hybrid battery circuit is independent from (e.g., not limited by) a vehicl...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]Thus, in some embodiments, the present invention provides a system comprising a plurality of charge circuits, wherein the plurality of circuits receive energy from a single, multi-output alternator, wherein the alternator provides 12V DC energy to a first circuit of the plurality of circuits, and 24V DC energy to a second circuit of the plurality of circuits. The present invention therefore provides a system comprising a plurality of circuits, wherein the energy (e.g., voltage) of each circuit exists independent of the other circuit(s). Thus, the present invention provides a system that is capable of utilizing, independently, a plurality (e.g., two, three, four or more) of different types of alternator charging. The ability to utilize a plurality of independent charge circuits provides the ability to utilize a plurality of different energy storage (e.g., battery) devices and / or types. As described herein, the ability to utilize a plurality of different types of energy storage devices (e.g., batteries) provides a plurality of circuits that outperform, and provide benefits not available from, a single circuit (e.g., 12V circuit (e.g., from a single output alternator)). Thus, the present invention provides the ability to overcome inefficiencies experienced with a single circuit powered by a single output alternator, and provides optimal energy output and storage in a plurality of circuits (e.g., wherein a first circuit contains batteries utilized for starting a vehicle (e.g., truck) engine and a second circuit contains batteries utilized for energy storage and / or powering components during engine shut-down periods).

Problems solved by technology

Cars, trucks, buses and other motor vehicles emit exhaust that pollutes the air.

Children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution.

Thus, it is financially (e.g., due to cost of fuel and engine wear / maintenance costs) and environmentally (e.g., due to harmful emissions (e.g., green house gases)) burdensome to idle car and truck engines (e.g., for extended periods of time in order to provide electrical power).

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