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A battery protection system for a battery having a switching mechanism positioned intermediate to the positive terminal and an electrical load of the battery. A controller manipulates the switching mechanism between an open position and a closed position, the closed position connects the electrical

A battery protection system for a battery having a switching mechanism positioned intermediate to the positive terminal and an electrical load of the battery. A controller manipulates the switching mechanism between an open position and a closed position, the closed position connects the electrical load to the battery and the open position disconnects the electrical load from the battery. The battery protection system utilizes a battery state-of-charge detection system, which instructs the controller to open the switching mechanism when the detection system detects a battery state-of-charge that is lower than a threshold value. The battery protection system is also equipped with a vehicle status detection system, which instructs the controller to close the switching mechanism when a vehicle startup condition is detected by the vehicle status detection system.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A battery discharge protection system comprising:a) a microprocessor being capable of receiving a plurality of inputs, said inputs corresponding to signals from a vehicle;b) a plurality of electronic switches being configured for movement between an open position and a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A battery discharge protection system comprising:a) a microprocessor being capable of receiving a plurality of inputs, said inputs corresponding to signals from a vehicle;b) a plurality of electronic switches being configured for movement between an open position and a closed position, said closed position connecting an electrical load to said battery, said open position disconnecting said electrical load from said battery; andc) a gate input circuit for manipulating said switches between said open and closed positions in response to an output received from said microprocessor.