Automatic Backup Power Controller for Aquarium Use

Abstract

An automatic backup power controller for aquarium use. When the Backup Box taught by the present invention has normal power applied to it, it energizes the 12-48 volt DC coil and closes the Normally Open side of the relay which sends 12-48 volts through the relay and to the connected pump or power head that is connected to the output port on the Backup Box. When normal power is lost the coil will DE-energize thus opening the Normally Open side of the relay in turn causing the Normally Closed side of the relay to close and send 12-48 volts DC battery power through the Normally Closed side of the relay through the fuse and to the Output connection on the Backup Box. The Output connection on the Backup Box is common to both the Normally Open and Normally Closed terminals on the Relay depending on the state it is in.

Claims

1. An automatic backup power controller for aquarium use, comprising: a box for enclosing an electrical circuit and components; the electrical components including: a 12-48 volt DC DPDT relay; three 5.5×2.1 mm female DC power connectors; a first female DC power connector for normal power input; a second female DC power connector for battery power input, and a third female DC power connector for output power for connecting a cable from the device to a pump or power head.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the system is a 12-48 volt system; the battery box receives 12-48 volt input from a wall plug via a power brick or transformer converting the 120 volt wall plug to 12-48 volts DC; the battery box is attached to one or more batteries, where the batteries are 12 volt batteries connected in parallel 12 volt configuration or a maximum 48 volt series configuration; both the battery power and normal power connections to the box are individually and separately fused to provided protection; and the battery box of the present invention delivers an output to one or more pumps.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the battery configuration is either: one 12 volt battery; two 12 volt batteries connected in a 24 volt series configuration; three 12 volt batteries connected in a 36 volt series configuration; and four 12 volt batteries connected in a 48 volt series configuration.

4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a 12-48 volt wall charger connected to the batteries to provide charging to the batteries.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein a battery display is connected to the battery to provide a voltage display; an input display is connected to the normal power input 12 volt supply to provide a visual voltage display of the input voltage; both the battery power and normal power connections to the box are individually and separately fused to provided protection; a plurality of outputs ranging from 12-48 volts are provided; using 12V to 24V boosters a plurality of devices such as 12V are connected and run prior to the 12V to 24V booster; and after the booster a plurality of 24V pumps or devices are connected.

6. The device of claim 1, further comprising two input connections; the input is 12-48 volts on input a first input, on a second input, or on both inputs.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the relay is a UPS relay which is powered by a wall outlet and power relay/brick to the UPS relay ND IN, and additionally having an auto reset 10-30 amp fuse; the UPS relay's NC Batt input is connected to the battery setup; the battery setup can be 12 v, 24 v, 36 v, or 48 v and an auto reset 10-30 amp fuse is provided; the UPS relay provides multiple displays; input displays for NC with a red LED or display and ND with a green LED or display, where ND defines the normally open side and NC defines the normally closed side; on the output side of the UPS replay, voltage meter displays are provided for one or more output connects to pumps or other devices via the output jacks; and the UPS relay outputs can provide a plurality of outputs, in any configuration or combination desired of one or more selected from an un-boosted 12 v output in combination with 24 v, 36 v, and 48 v boosted outputs where the outputs are connected to one or more pumps ranging from 12-48 volts, using the corresponding/matching voltage booster.

8. The device of claim 1, wherein the relay acts as an automatic power switch.

9. The device of claim 1, wherein the relay is an 8 point DPDT relay on a 10 amp circuit.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the normal power is powered by the pumps normal (power brick).

11. The device of claim 1, wherein the battery power is wired to the customer's choice of an AH battery setup; and the battery power is connected to the battery connector on the box.

12. The device of claim 1, wherein the normal power connects from the 5.5×2.1 mm connection to the Normally Open contacts on the relay; and the normal power also connects to the 12-48 volt coil that pulls the relay in when 12-48 volt DC power is applied.

13. The device of claim 1, wherein the battery power from the AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the device which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the relay is comprised of one or more output connections, one or more DPDT contacts, and a coil; the relay is located inside an enclosed box housing which retains all the components of the present invention; and the relay has both normally open contacts and normally closed contacts.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the relay out is connected to the meter output and output power; the battery power from the AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the box which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay; and the output side of the DPDT relay connects to the output port on the device which connects to the pump or power head.

16. The device of claim 1, wherein when the device has normal power applied to it, it energizes the 12-48 volt DC coil and closes the Normally Open side of the relay which sends 12-48 volts through the relay and to the connected pump or power head that is connected to the output port on the device; and when normal power is lost the coil will DE-energize thus opening the Normally Open side of the relay in turn causing the Normally Closed side of the relay to close and send 12-48 volts DC battery power through the Normally Closed side of the relay through the fuse and to the Output connection on the device.

17. The device of claim 1, wherein the output connection on the device is common to both the Normally Open and Normally Closed terminals on the Relay depending on the state it is in; with a loss of power to the 12-48 volt coil the device will automatically change from normal “plugged in” power to the battery power with no effort from the user; and when normal power is restored, it will energize the coil and automatically switch back to normal power again.

18. The device of claim 1, further comprising a 12-48 volt battery meter display; an indicator light for normal power; and an indicator light for battery power.

19. The device of claim 1, further comprising for a single output embodiment, on a front box surface: a 12-48 volt display for providing the voltage of the connect battery(s), a green light, and a red light for indicating if that box is charge and prepared to provide backup power; and a side face surface of the battery box having the connections for the input, battery connection, and output.

20. The device of claim 1, further comprising for a single output embodiment, on a front box surface: the 12-48 volt display is connected to and monitors the 12-48 volt output providing a visible display of the actual voltage being provided; a red LED is connected to the 12-48 volt battery bank; and a green LED is connected to the normal power input of 12-48 volts form the power bank.

21. The device of claim 1, further comprising for a multiple output embodiment, on a front box surface: a green 12-48 volt display; and a red 12-48 volt display illustrating the voltage for multiple outputs; a side face surface of the box contains the input and battery connections, as well as the plurality of multiple output connections ranging from 12-48 volts.

22. The device of claim 1, further comprising for a multiple output embodiment, on a front box surface: a red display is connected to the battery power; a green display is connected to the normal power input; and a plurality of outlets are provided.

23. The device of claim 1, wherein the front face contains one or more output connections.

24. The device of claim 1, further comprising providing a fused connection to each of the input connections; and the fuses located externally or internally of the box.

25. The device of claim 1, wherein all wiring is 14 gage THHN; and all parts are rated for 10 Amps.

26. The device of claim 1, further comprising a WIFI module/power relay in the box which controls the feed mode and off modes; and the WiFi module/power relay and timer are connected between the output power jack/connecter and the relay.

27. The device of claim 1, wherein two boxes are daisy chained for other voltages; in the daisy chain configuration the 12V input from one box is connected to a second box, and the 12V battery connected to the normal 12/24V box is also connected to the battery input of the boosted 12-48V box.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the present invention and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and to enable a person skilled in the pertinent art to make and use the invention.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 12 volt-48 volt first embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 24 volt second embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 36 volt third embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 48 volt fourth embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates the external sides and corresponding controls and displays of the battery backup box taught by the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a schematic of a 12-48 volt single battery backup box layout of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a schematic of a 12-48 volt multi outputs for the battery backup box layout of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a schematic of a made to order multi outputs for the battery backup box using DC to DC booster for different DC voltage pumps layout of the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 9 is sketch of the backup box relay as taught by the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 10 is a schematic illustrating the variable, multiple battery inputs and outputs as taught by the present invention.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a schematic illustrating a “daisy chain” arrangement for voltages from 12-48 volts as taught by the present invention.

[0023] FIG. 12 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] FIG. 13 is a sketch of the internal components and wiring of the backup box of one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 14 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] FIG. 15 illustrates the external sides and corresponding controls and displays of the battery backup box taught by the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 16 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] In the following detailed description of the invention of exemplary embodiments of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings (where like numbers represent like elements), which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific exemplary embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, but other embodiments may be utilized, and logical, mechanical, electrical, and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined only by the appended claims.

[0029] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it is understood that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and techniques known to one of ordinary skill in the art have not been shown in detail in order not to obscure the invention. Referring to the figures, it is possible to see the various major elements constituting the apparatus of the present invention.

[0030] The device of the present invention is an automatic backup power controller for aquarium use. The present invention is distinguishable from the prior art system, which incorporated uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), invertors, batteries, and related combinations unsuccessfully. The present invention is a 12-48 volt system, unlike the various attempted prior art solutions which are all 12 volt based systems. Because of the present invention's design as a 12-48 volt DC system, it is designed specifically for DC powered aquarium pumps and does not require an inverter, air pump, or transformer like other prior art solutions.

[0031] One advantage of the design of the present invention over the prior art is that it uses the same pump that is connected to normal power as well as battery power by incorporating a 12-48 volt DC powered relay. The present invention does not use multiple pumps and no air pumps like other prior art systems and results in a much simpler and direct component and installation compared to those currently offered and known in the prior art.

[0032] The present invention also uses an automatic power switch and uses a 6 or 8 point DPDT relay on a 10-30 amp DC circuit in comparison to air pumps or AC circuits known in the prior art.

[0033] The battery setup of the present invention is up to the end user. A user can use a simple inexpensive 12-48 volt DC 7 AH setup or they can make their setup more expensive and last 100's of hours with a multiple 100 AH rated setup that is 12-48 volts DC. The choice is theirs. It is a (BYOB) Bring Your Own Battery system. The goal of the present invention is to make having backup power available in the event of a power outage affordable as well as simple and easy.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 12 volt-48 volt first embodiment. The battery box of the present invention receives 12-48 volt input from a wall plug via a power brick or transformer converting the 120 volt wall plug to 12-48 volts DC while in normal use. The battery box of the present invention is attached to one or more batteries, where the batteries are 12 volt batteries connected in parallel 12 volt configuration or a maximum 48 volt series configuration depending on the batteries available and storage desired. The battery box of the present invention delivers an output to one or more pumps.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 24 volt second embodiment. The battery box of the present invention receives 12-48 volt input from a wall plug via a power brick or transformer converting the 120 volt wall plug to 12-48 volts DC. The battery box of the present invention is attached to two batteries, where the two batteries are two 12 volt batteries connected in a 24 volt series configuration. Additionally, in this configuration, a 12-48 volt wall charger can be connected to the two batteries are two 12 volt batteries connected in a 24 volt series configuration to provide charging to the batteries while in normal use. The battery box of the present invention delivers an output to one or more pumps.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 36 volt third embodiment. The battery box of the present invention receives 12-48 volt input from a wall plug via a power brick or transformer converting the 120 volt wall plug to 12-48 volts DC. The battery box of the present invention is attached to three batteries, where the three batteries are three 12 volt batteries connected in a 36 volt series configuration. The battery box of the present invention delivers an output to one or more pumps.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a schematic of the battery backup box layout of the present invention and the component parts in a 48 volt fourth embodiment. The battery box of the present invention receives 12-48 volt input from a wall plug via a power brick or transformer converting the 120 volt wall plug to 12-48 volts DC. The battery box of the present invention is attached to four batteries, where the four batteries are four 12 volt batteries connected in a 48 volt series configuration. The battery box of the present invention delivers an output to one or more pumps.

[0038] As illustrated by FIGS. 1-4, the present invention can have multiple inputs and outputs depending on the use or application. The present invention can be made and sold in many different configurates to fit a consumer's needs and while specific configurations are illustrated, the present invention should not be limited to those specific, exemplary configurations illustrated.

[0039] Now referring to FIG. 5, the present invention contains a 12-48 volt battery meter display as well to let the user know how much the battery is charged. It also has an indicator light for both normal and battery power letting the user know that power is available for one or both power supplies.

[0040] FIG. 5 illustrates the external sides and corresponding controls and displays of the battery backup box taught by the present invention. The battery box of the present invention teaches two front face displays depending on if the invention is designed for single or multiple outputs. For a single output embodiment, the present invention, on its front surface, has a 12-48 volt display for providing the voltage of the connect battery(s), a green light, and a red light for indicating if that box is charge and prepared to provide backup power. A side face surface of the battery box has the connections for the input, battery connection, and output.

[0041] Still referring to FIG. 5, in a multi output configuration embodiment of the present invention, the front face has a green 12-48 volt display and a red 12-48 volt display illustrating the voltage for multiple outputs. Optionally, the front face could contain one or more output connections. The side face surface of the box contains the input and battery connections, as well as the plurality of multiple output connections ranging from 12-48 volts.

[0042] The location and orientation of voltage displays, and input, output, and battery connections should not be limited to the preferred embodiments of the present invention as illustrated and exemplified in FIGS. 1-5.

[0043] FIG. 6 is a schematic of a 12-48 volt single battery backup box layout of the present invention. In the single box embodiment of the present invention, the 12-48 volt display is connected to and monitors the 12-48 volt output providing a visible display of the actual voltage being provided. A red LED is connected to the 12-48 volt battery bank. A green LED is connected to the normal power input of 12-48 volts from the power bank. Both the battery power and normal power connections to the box are individually and separately fused to provide protection.

[0044] FIG. 7 is a schematic of a 12-48 volt multi battery backup box layout of the present invention. In a 12-48 volt multi box embodiment, a red display is connected to the battery power. A green display is connected to the normal power input. A plurality of outlets are provided. Although the number of outlets show is illustrated as four, any plurality of outlets may be provided for enabled a plurality of devices to be connected. Both the battery power and normal power connections to the box are individually and separately fused to provide protection.

[0045] FIG. 8 is a schematic of a made to order multi battery backup box layout of the present invention. In this exemplary custom box, one possible variation of the present invention is illustrated. Here a battery display is connected to the battery to provide a voltage display. An input display is connected to the normal power input 12 volt supply to provide a visual voltage display of the input voltage. Both the battery power and normal power connections to the box are individually and separately fused to provide protection.

[0046] Still referring to FIG. 8, a plurality of outputs ranging from 12-48 volts can be provided. Using 12V to 24V boosters a plurality of devices such as 12V can be connected and run prior to the 12V to 24V booster. After the booster a plurality of 24V pumps or devices can be connected.

[0047] FIG. 9 is sketch of the backup box relay as taught by the present invention. Inside the Backup Box there is a 12-48 volt DC DPDT relay. The normal power connects from the 5.5×2.1mm connection to the Normally Open contacts on the relay. It also connects to the 12-48 volt coil that pulls the relay in when 12-48 volt DC power is applied. The Battery power from the customers AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the Backup Box which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay. The output side of the DPDT relay connects to the output port on the Backup Box which connects to the pump or power head.

[0048] As shown in FIG. 9, the relay is comprised of one or more output connections, one or more DPDT contacts, and a coil. The relay is located inside an enclosed box housing which retains all the components of the present invention. The relay has both normally open contacts and normally closed contacts.

[0049] The normal power connects from the 5.5×2.1 mm jack/connection to the Normally Open contacts on the relay. It also connects to the 12-48 volt coil that pulls the relay in when 12-48 volt DC power is applied. The Battery power from the customers AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the Backup Box which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay. The output side of the DPDT relay connects to the output port on the Backup Box which connects to the pump or power head.

[0050] FIG. 10 is a schematic illustrating the variable, multiple inputs as taught by the present invention. The input can be 12-48 volts on input 1, input 2, or both. For example, one input can be 12 volts while the other is 24, 36, or even 48 volts. The present invention teaches different options and is not limited to just two inputs as there could be a single or any plurality of inputs normal power and battery power configured into the box taught by the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 11 is a schematic illustrating a “daisy chain” arrangement for voltages from 12-48 volts as taught by the present invention. In this embodiment, two boxes as taught by the present invention are daisy chained for other voltages, i.e., they could be from 12-48 volts. FIG. 11 illustrates the daisy chain connection of a 12 v to 24 v booster box embodiment where the box has an internal 12-48V booster for taking the 12V input and boosting the output to 24V. It could also boost it to 36 v or 48 v.

[0052] In the daisy chain configuration the 12V input from one box is connected to the other box, as illustrated the input to the normal 12/24 box is connected to the boosted 12-48V box and the 12V battery connected to the normal 12/24V box is also connected to the battery input of the boosted 12-48V box, which results in the same, singular input being supplied to and shared by the two boxes and the 12V battery being shared between them as well, while one box provides a 24V output and the other 12V outputs. This configures allows the daisy connection of two individual boxes to enable dual output voltages, which can replace or be a substituted from the embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 8 which illustrates a multi-output voltage configuration in a single box, which would be a more expensive produce to produce and have an associated higher sales price.

[0053] The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 11 allows a consumer to pick and choose and combine later as needs change or system grows in complexity.

[0054] FIG. 12 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention can also incorporate a WIFI module/power relay in the box which controls the feed mode and off modes. In this embodiment, the relay output is connected to the battery meter/display as well as the output power jack/connector of the battery backup box, and a WiFi module/power relay and timer are connected between the output power jack/connecter and the relay. In this embodiment, the normal power connects from the 5.5×2.1 mm jack/connection to the Normally Open contacts on the relay.

[0055] A green LED light is used to provide a visual monitor of the normal power input status. It also connects to the 12-48 volt coil that pulls the relay in when 12-48 volt DC power is applied. The Battery power from the customers AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the Backup Box which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay. A red LED light is used to provide a visual monitor of the battery power input status.

[0056] The output side of the DPDT relay connects to the output port on the Backup Box which connects to the pump or power head. Finally, fuses a can be added to the normal power input and battery power input lines in combination or individually to provide additional protection to the relay and components as shown in the other figures

[0057] FIG. 13 is a sketch of the internal components and wiring of the backup box of one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here it is shown that the relay out is connected to the meter output and output power. The Battery power from the customers AH battery setup connects on battery connection on the Backup Box which connects to the Normally Closed side of the relay. The output side of the DPDT relay connects to the output port on the Backup Box which connects to the pump controller for the pump or power head. Additionally, the feed mode button, typically set for 10 minutes, is connected to a time delay board for providing the feed mode functionality.

[0058] In use, when the Backup Box taught by the present invention has normal power applied to it, it energizes the 12-48 volt DC coil and closes the Normally Open side of the relay which sends 12-48 volts through the relay and to the connected pump or power head that is connected to the output port on the Backup Box. When normal power is lost the coil will DE-energize thus opening the Normally Open side of the relay in turn causing the Normally Closed side of the relay to be closed and send 12-48 volts DC battery power through the Normally Closed side of the relay through the fuse and to the Output connection on the Backup Box and out to the pump.

[0059] The Output connection on the Backup Box is common to both the Normally Open and Normally Closed terminals on the Relay depending on the state it is in. So, with a loss of power to the 12-48 volt coil the Backup Box will automatically change from normal “plugged in” power to battery power with no effort from the user. So, no matter where they may be if the power goes out the aquarium will continue to run for however long the user has set up their AH battery setup. When normal power is restored, it will energize the coil and automatically switch back to normal “plugged in” power again with no effort from the customer. Then if the customer's AH battery setup is equipped with a trickle charger and the power is restored it will automatically recharge the batteries again with no effort from the user.

[0060] FIG. 14 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Here the box of the present invention is illustrated. The box can come in multiple sizes and colors to fit consumer needs or tastes. The front/top surface can have one or more 12-48 volt displays and one or more 12-48 volt relay displays. On a side portion, one or more 12-48 volt outputs using batteries or boosters is provided, along with a 12-48 volt battery setup/input connection and a 12-48 volt DC input connection.

[0061] FIG. 15 illustrates the external sides and corresponding controls and displays of the battery backup box taught by the present invention. Now referring to FIGS. 5 and 15, the Backup Box as taught by the present invention is a box that contains 3 5.5×2.1 mm female DC power connectors. One for normal power, one for battery power and one is output power. The normal power is powered by the pumps normal (power brick). The battery power is wired to the customer's choice of an AH battery setup and then connected to the battery connector on the Backup Box. The 3rd and final connector connects a cable from the Backup Box to the pump or power head.

[0062] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 15, the Backup Box as taught by the present invention contains a 12-48 volt battery meter display as well to let the user know how much the battery is charged. It also has an indicator light for both normal and battery power letting the user know that power is available for one or both power supplies. As shown in FIG. 15, on the left side when facing the front face with the display, a feed mode button is located for manually placing the box into a feed mode state. On the right side when facing the front face with the display, two fuses are located providing a fused connection to output connections, these fuses may be located internally or externally for easy replacement. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 15, on the bottom side when facing the front face with the display, a 24 volt output, a battery power input, and a normal power input are provided, which are standard 5.5×2.1 mm DC power jacks/connectors.

[0063] The battery setup of the present invention is up to the user. A user can use a simple inexpensive 12-48 volt DC 7 AH setup or they can make their setup more expensive and last 100's of hours. The choice is theirs. The goal of the present invention is to make having backup power available in the event of a power outage affordable as well as easy.

[0064] With respect to the construction and physical components, all wiring is 14 gage THHN. All parts are rated for 10 Amps. There is a feed mode button on the side of the unit as shown in FIG. 10 to shut down output power for 10 Mins.

[0065] FIG. 16 is a sketch of the battery box wiring for one exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the box is further comprised of a UPS relay which is powered by a wall outlet and power relay/brick as previously taught connected to the UPS relay ND IN, and additionally having an auto reset 10-30 amp fuse. The UPS relay's NC Batt input is connected to the battery setup. The battery setup can be 12 v, 24 v, 36 v, or 48 v and an auto reset 10-30 amp fuse is provided here as well.

[0066] The UPS relay provides multiple displays. In FIG. 16, this exemplary embodiment provides input displays for NC with a red LED or display and ND with a green LED or display, where ND defines the normally open side and NC defines the normally closed side. On the output side of the UPS replay, voltage meter displays are provided for one or more output connects to pumps or other devices via the output jacks.

[0067] The UPS relay outputs can provide a plurality of outputs, in any configuration or combination desired. In the exemplary embodiment, all likely outputs in a common configuration desired are shown for illustrative purposes. Here, an un-boosted 12 v output in combination with 24 v, 36 v, and 48 v boosted outputs are shown where the outputs can be connected to one or more pumps ranging from 12-48 volts, using the corresponding/matching voltage booster.

[0068] Thus, it is appreciated that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variation in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly, and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one of ordinary skill in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the above description are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0069] Furthermore, other areas of art may benefit from this method and adjustments to the design are anticipated. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given.