Apparatus for increasing the efficiency of a starter battery for a starter motor of an internal combustion engine in a battery pack arrangement with one or more lithium based cells. The invention includes a jumpbox with solid state switching configuration for high powered battery systems for protecting against over-charging, over-discharging and short circuiting of batteries, especially starter batteries for internal combustion engines, and associated integral control devices within the jumpbox housing.

Apparatus for increasing the efficiency of a starter battery for a starter motor of an internal combustion engine in a battery pack arrangement with one or more lithium based cells. The invention includes a solid state switching configuration for high powered battery systems for protecting against over-charging, over-discharging and short circuiting of batteries, especially starter batteries for internal combustion engines, and jumper cables having associated integral control devices, including within the cable housings.

Apparatus for increasing the efficiency of a starter battery for a starter motor of an internal combustion engine in a battery pack arrangement with one or more lithium based cells. The invention includes a solid state switching configuration for high powered battery systems for protecting against over-charging, over-discharging and short circuiting of batteries, especially starter batteries for internal combustion engines, and jumper cables having associated integral control devices, including within the cable housings.

The Gator Shield is a new product that encapsulates alligator clips and provides finger safe quick connection to distribute power. The Gator Shield secures alligator clips in an electrically insulated housing. The alligator clips are recessed into the housing at a distance to provide a finger safe product. It includes a visual power alert attached to the housing to indicate power to alligator clips. Alligator clip actuation is done through an electrically insulated button. Button color may vary depending on local electrical code and/or customer preference. Housing may or may not be marked with various markings indicating an alpha numeric code (See FIGS. 2, 3 and 5).

The Gator Shield is a new product that encapsulates alligator clips and provides finger safe quick connection to distribute power. The Gator Shield secures alligator clips in an electrically insulated housing. The alligator clips are recessed into the housing at a distance to provide a finger safe product. It includes a visual power alert attached to the housing to indicate power to alligator clips. Alligator clip actuation is done through an electrically insulated button. Button color may vary depending on local electrical code and/or customer preference. Housing may or may not be marked with various markings indicating an alpha numeric code (See FIGS. 2, 3 and 5).

Systems and methods for magnetic coupling. One system includes an external computing device and a connector having a conductive end. The system also includes a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a connector side opposite a back side. The connector side has a contact pad with an aperture. The printed circuit board also includes a magnet positioned on the back side of the printed circuit board. The magnet provides a magnetic field configured to provide magnetic attraction forces to a connector contacting the contact pad. The printed circuit board also includes a communication terminal. The system also includes a circuit in communication with the printed circuit board through the connector and contact pad.

A clamp for establishing an electrical connection with a conductor is provided. The clamp comprises a first body and a second body. The second body is pivotally coupled to the first body. The first and second bodies define a receiving region therebetween for receiving a conductor. The first and second bodies are biased towards each other at the receiving region to clamp a conductor. The clamp also comprises a shutter, movably coupled to one of the first body and the second body. The shutter is biased into a restricting position in which entry into the receiving region is restricted.

A clamp for establishing an electrical connection with a conductor is provided. The clamp comprises a first body and a second body. The second body is pivotally coupled to the first body. The first and second bodies define a receiving region therebetween for receiving a conductor. The first and second bodies are biased towards each other at the receiving region to clamp a conductor. The clamp also comprises a shutter, movably coupled to one of the first body and the second body. The shutter is biased into a restricting position in which entry into the receiving region is restricted.

An auto safety jumper module to prevent accidental short circuits or wrong connections between a jump start system and a motor vehicle battery when jump starting such motor vehicle. The module can be fully automatic and capable of detecting when a motor vehicle battery is connected to it. The module, which can be integrated into or an external add-on to a jump start system, does not need an external sensing wire(s) to detect when alligator clamps of the jump start system are connected to a vehicle battery post or to detect when the alligator clamps are disconnected.

An auto safety jumper module to prevent accidental short circuits or wrong connections between a jump start system and a motor vehicle battery when jump starting such motor vehicle. The module can be fully automatic and capable of detecting when a motor vehicle battery is connected to it. The module, which can be integrated into or an external add-on to a jump start system, does not need an external sensing wire(s) to detect when alligator clamps of the jump start system are connected to a vehicle battery post or to detect when the alligator clamps are disconnected.