Kerry T Kalarney

US Patent:

D4209737, Feb 22, 2000

Filed:

Jul 3, 1997

Appl. No.:

D/073218

Inventors:

Kerry T. Kalarney - Placerville CO

Assignee:

The Powerpod Corporation - Telluride CO

International Classification:

1303

US Classification:

D13102

US Patent:

61069701, Aug 22, 2000

Filed:

Jul 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/109693

Inventors:

Kerry T. Kalarney - Placerville CO

Assignee:

The Powerpod Corporation - Telluride CO

International Classification:

H01M 210

US Classification:

429 96

Abstract:

A portable enclosure for housing a renewable energy system and for use with an energy-generating system is provided. The enclosure comprises a container having side walls, a bottom wall, an open top, and a dividing wall that divides the inside of the container into first and second compartments, both of which are accessible from the open top. The first compartment is capable of housing at least one 12v battery. The second compartment is capable of housing at least one electrical component other than a battery. The dividing wall has an aperature capable of permitting a wire or other electrical connector to extend therethrough to connect the battery to the electrical component. The enclosure further comprises a lid capable of fitting over and enclosing the open top of the container to provide a water-tight seal therewith. An electrical connection is provided for electrically-connecting electrical components within the container to a renewable energy generator outside the container.