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A battery charger having multiple charging stations that automatically supplies charging current to one of the stations depending on which battery is inserted. The charger has electrical contacts that mate with the charging contacts of the primary battery and are movable between a first position and

A battery charger having multiple charging stations that automatically supplies charging current to one of the stations depending on which battery is inserted. The charger has electrical contacts that mate with the charging contacts of the primary battery and are movable between a first position and a second position. When in the second position, the charging circuitry delivers current to the primary battery and when in the first position, delivers current to an auxiliary battery.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A battery charger comprising:a) a housing,b) a first and a second charging station,c) charging circuitry for delivering current to the charging stations; andd) a switch comprising electrical contacts in the housing configured to mate with a battery's charging contacts whe

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A battery charger comprising:a) a housing,b) a first and a second charging station,c) charging circuitry for delivering current to the charging stations; andd) a switch comprising electrical contacts in the housing configured to mate with a battery's charging contacts when the battery is positioned in the first charging station;wherein the electrical contacts have a first position in which the charging circuitry delivers current to the second charging station and a second position in which the charging circuitry delivers current to the first charging station, such that insertion of a battery into the first charging station moves the electrical contacts from the first position to the second position.