Apparatus and method for monitoring, controlling, displaying and

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1998-03-03

2000-02-22

Gaffin, Jeffrey

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Discharging or preventing accumulation of electric charge

361220, 340649, H03F 302

Patent

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060287616

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for monitoring, controlling, displaying, and dissipating an electrostatic charge from an object such as a computer monitor, television, workbench, telephone handset or person. An electrostatic charge is electrically coupled to an input terminal of an electrostatic dissipater. The electrostatic dissipater includes a "hardening" circuit, such as a voltage-overload circuit, which serves to protect the components of the electrostatic dissipater itself. As the electrostatic charge is dissipated, a display indicates the level of electrostatic charge being dissipated. This indication permits trouble-shooting electrostatic charge problem areas as well as increasing user awareness of electrostatic problems. A conductive electrostatic solution used in conjunction with the electrostatic dissipater improves dissipation of the electrostatic charge. Similarly, the electrostatic dissipater improves the efficiency of a conductive electrostatic solution.

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