Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Discharging or preventing accumulation of electric charge – Specific conduction means or dissipator
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-28
2009-08-11
Jackson, Stephen W (Department: 2836)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Discharging or preventing accumulation of electric charge
Specific conduction means or dissipator
C361S112000, C361S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07573696
ABSTRACT:
A device for safe dissipation of static electricity or charge from an object, comprising at least one conductive contacting means intended to be applied in contact with the object and to be connected to a point capable of dissipating electric current. The contacting means is connected to the dissipation point via a low conductive material for slow dissipation of current from the object, such that the formation of sparks is avoided. Preferably, the low conductive material comprises an insulating matrix, such as plastics, and a conductive additive mixed therein, such as metallic powder or soot. A potential recharging of the object will then be dissipated relatively slowly during initial contact with the device such that no spark can be released. Thereby, an explosion or fire can be avoided in hazardous environments, particularly in the field of chemical industry.
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Anders Thulin Consulting AB
Jackson Stephen W
Kitov Zeev
Potomac Patent Group PLLC
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