Battery pack with cells of different capacities electrically coupled in parallel

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PATENT NO 9040187
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12835617

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The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack for use with a portable electronic device. The battery pack includes a first set of cells with different capacities electrically coupled in a parallel configuration. Cells within the first set of cells may also have different thicknesses and/or dimensions. The first set of cells is arranged within the battery pack to facilitate efficient use of space within a portable electronic device. For example, the first set of cells may be arranged to accommodate components in the portable electronic device.

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APPLE INC1 INFINITE LOOP CUPERTINO CA 95014

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Bhardwaj, Ramesh C Fremont, US 62 1061
Hwang, Taisup Santa Clara, US 38 645
Mank, Richard M Sunnyvale, US 76 1113

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