Electricity: measuring and testing – Testing potential in specific environment
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-01
2009-12-15
Valone, Thomas F. (Department: 2831)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Testing potential in specific environment
C324S173000, C324S179000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07633283
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, system, and method for lightning strike protection and verification are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes at least one fastener extending through both the structure and substructure to secure the structure and substructure together. The apparatus also includes an insert disposed between the substructure and at least a portion of the fastener, where the insert includes dielectric and magnetizable material such that the insert is capable of reducing the incidence of sparking between at least one component associated with the fastener and the substructure.
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Georgeson Gary E.
Kovach Daniel J.
Alston & Bird LLP
The Boeing Company
Valone Thomas F.
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