Scott A Bolduc

US Patent:

7545121, Jun 9, 2009

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/304859

Inventors:

Scott A. Bolduc - Baton Rouge LA, US

International Classification:

H02J 7/06

US Classification:

320163, 320104, 320136

Abstract:

A multiple-battery charging system for enabling a vehicle with an internal-combustion engine or hybrid engine to be equipped with a plurality of electric storage batteries. The multiple-battery charging system automatically connects batteries to load, at times alternatingly and at times in parallel. All batteries are charged, together or seriatim, and maintained in a charged state, by a single conventional charging source (alternator) with which the vehicle is equipped. In abnormal operating circumstances, such as when one or more batteries are defective or shorted, or the alternator is defective, the multiple-battery charging system prevents an operator from depleting a battery to the point where necessary peripheral equipment, such as a wheelchair lift, can no longer be operated.

US Patent:

55536840, Sep 10, 1996

Filed:

Aug 29, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/298207

Inventors:

Scott A. Bolduc - Baton Rouge LA

International Classification:

B60K 2600

US Classification:

180333

Abstract:

A remotely-controlled system for the operation of the gas and brake pedals of a vehicle wherein a limited physical input is translated into desired vehicle acceleration and braking. A single joystick lever is linked electronically to mechanical components connected to the gas and brake pedals so as to operate those pedals in a fly-by-wire manner. The joystick lever is optionally tied to a feedback mechanism that permits the driver to adjust the resistance felt upon movement of the lever. In that way, the feel for the vehicle's operation can be experienced more readily. The control system of the present invention permits able-bodied operation of the vehicle without any interference.