System for vehicle jump starting

1. A system for jump starting vehicle batteries, wherein the system comprises:

a) a first jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a first electrical terminal of a voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a first sub-cable comprises the source end and a plug end, and a second sub-cable comprises the service end and a socket end;

b) a second jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a second electrical terminal of the voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a third sub-cable comprises the source end and a socket end, and a fourth sub-cable comprises the service end and a plug end;

c) a voltage source that is in electrical communication with a positive electrical lead and a negative electrical lead, wherein

i) the positive electrical lead is further in electrical communication with the source end of the first or second jumper cable;

ii) the negative electrical lead is in electrical communication with the source end of the other of the first or second jumper cable;

iii) the positive electrical lead of the voltage source is further in electrical communication with a number M of auxiliary electrically conducting cables, wherein M is an integer that has a value selected from the group consisting of 0 and at least 1; and

iv) the negative electrical lead of the voltage source is further in electrical communication with a number N of auxiliary electrically conducting cables, wherein N is an integer and has a value that is equal to the value of M.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the voltage source is further in electrical communication with an electrical lead for grounding the battery.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first sub-cable and the third sub-cable have different lengths.

4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first cable and the second cable are of equal length.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the voltage source is selected from the group consisting of batteries, capacitors, solar panels, generators, and electrical outlets of buildings.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein each plug comprises a single prong.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein each cable's plug and socket is of a type employed for arc welder cable connections.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the respective plugs of the first and second cable each have a single prong, and wherein the plug of the first cable and the plug of the second cable differ in the diameter and/or shape of the prong on their respective plugs.

9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the locking self-adjusting clamp is configured by a set-screw to a clamp pressure selected from the range of between 1 pound and 100 pounds per square inch.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the clamp pressure is selected from the range of between 5 pounds and 30 pounds per square inch.

11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the locking self-adjusting clamp has a locked diameter range of up to four inches.

12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the locking self-adjusting clamp has a locked diameter range of up to two inches.

13. The system of claim 11 , wherein the locking self-adjusting clamp has a locked diameter range of up to at least one inch.

14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second cables are mechanically linked to one another.

15. A system for jump starting vehicle batteries, wherein the system comprises:

a) a first jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a first electrical terminal of a voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a first sub-cable comprises the source end and a plug end, and a second sub-cable comprises the service end and a socket end;

b) a second jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a second electrical terminal of the voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a third sub-cable comprises the source end and a socket end, and a fourth sub-cable comprises the service end and a plug end; and

c) a rechargeable battery that is further in electrical communication with a positive electrical lead and a negative electrical lead, wherein

i) the positive electrical lead is further in electrical communication with the source end of the first or second jumper cable;

ii) the negative electrical lead is further in electrical communication with the source end of the other of the first or second jumper cable;

iii) the positive electrical lead of the rechargeable battery is further in electrical communication with at least one auxiliary electrically conducting cable; and

iv) the negative electrical lead of the rechargeable battery is further in electrical communication with at least one auxiliary electrically conducting cable.

16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the rechargeable battery is a 12-volt lead-acid battery.

17. The system of claim 15 , wherein:

a) the rechargeable battery's positive electrical lead is further in electrical communication with an auxiliary electrically conducting cable that is further in electrical communication with a first electrical connector that is fitted for a vehicle's wiring harness; and

b) the rechargeable battery's negative electrical lead is further in electrical communication with an auxiliary electrically conducting cable that is further in electrical communication with a second electrical connector that is fitted for the vehicle's wiring harness; wherein

c) when the two connectors are connected to corresponding portions of the vehicle's wiring harness, current flows to the rechargeable battery when the vehicle is running.

18. A kit for jump starting vehicle batteries, wherein the kit comprises:

a) a first jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a first electrical terminal of a voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a first sub-cable comprises the source end and a plug end, and a second sub-cable comprises the service end and a socket end;

b) a second jumper cable having the following structure:

i) the cable comprises a source end, a service end, and a reversible coupling that when in a joined state is located at an intermediate position between the two ends;

ii) the source end comprises a lead portion for forming a mechanical and electrical connection with a second electrical terminal of the voltage source;

iii) the service end is in electrical communication with a locking, self-adjusting clamp;

iv) the reversible coupling comprises a plug and a socket that when joined form a mechanically snug union; and

v) when the reversible coupling is not joined, the cable is separated into two independent sub-cables, wherein a third sub-cable comprises the source end and a socket end, and a fourth sub-cable comprises the service end and a plug end;

c) a rechargeable battery that is further in electrical communication with a positive electrical lead and a negative electrical lead, wherein

i) the positive electrical lead is further in electrical communication with the source end of the first or second jumper cable;

ii) the negative electrical lead is further in electrical communication with the source end of the other of the first or second jumper cable;

iii) the positive electrical lead of the rechargeable battery is further in electrical communication with at least one auxiliary electrically conducting cable;

iv) the negative electrical lead of the rechargeable battery is further in electrical communication with at least one auxiliary electrically conducting cable; and

v) the rechargeable battery is encased within a portable protective housing that further comprises a handle.

19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the positive and negative electrical leads of the rechargeable battery are fused to the source end of the respective jumper cables, and: the first and third sub-cables together pass through a single orifice defined by the protective housing, or separately pass through respective orifices defined by the protective housing.

20. The system of claim 18 , wherein the kit further comprises at least one display located on the exterior of the housing, wherein the display provides information from at least one of a voltmeter, an ohmmeter and an ammeter.