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US3633068A
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Static discharger with ionization bypass
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-01-07
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Granted: 1972-01-04
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Expires: 1990-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A static discharger for use with aircraft of the internal resistive element type having the electrically conductive internal construction shielded by a nonconductive outer covering and an electrically conductive ionization bypass overfitting portions of the nonconductive outer shield.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester H Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:39
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D45/00; B64D45/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
In an internal resistive element type static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of aN aircraft in an electrically conductive manner, the combination of A. an elongated nonconductive element extending from the said conductive mounting bracket; B. a resistive element having a first end and a second end and being associated with the nonconductive element, 1. said resistive element being protected from mechanical injury by portions of the said nonconductive element; C. connection means connecting said first end of the resistive element to the said mounting bracket; D. discharge means connected to the second end of the resistive element, 1. said connection means, discharge means and resistive element forming a continuous electrically conductive path from the mounting bracket to the discharge means; and E. electrically conductive bypass means providing an electrically conductive path spaced from the said resistive element and having a base end and a discharge end, 1. said base end spacing from the mounting bracket a distance sufficient to form a nonconductive gap therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
In an internal resistive element type static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of aN aircraft in an electrically conductive manner, the combination of A. an elongated nonconductive element extending from the said conductive mounting bracket; B. a resistive element having a first end and a second end and being associated with the nonconductive element, 1. said resistive element being protected from mechanical injury by portions of the said nonconductive element; C. connection means connecting said first end of the resistive element to the said mounting bracket; D. discharge means connected to the second end of the resistive element, 1. said connection means, discharge means and resistive element forming a continuous electrically conductive path from the mounting bracket to the discharge means; and E. electrically conductive bypass means providing an electrically conductive path spaced from the said resistive element and having a base end and a discharge end, 1. said base end spacing from the mounting bracket a distance sufficient to form a nonconductive gap therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the conductive bypass is formed to a hollow, cylindrical configuration, and the said resistive element positions within the said hollow interior of the conductive bypass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
the second end terminating outwardly from the aircraft in electrical discharge means,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
the second end terminating outwardly from the aircraft in electrical discharge means,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
said resistive element offering a resistance to the flow of electricity; and B. electrically conductive bypass means associated with the resistive element and having a length less than the length of the resistive element, said bypass means being defined between a first end and a second end,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
said resistive element offering a resistance to the flow of electricity; and B. electrically conductive bypass means associated with the resistive element and having a length less than the length of the resistive element, said bypass means being defined between a first end and a second end,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
the first end of said electrically conductive bypass means being spaced from the said conductive mounting bracket a distance sufficient to provide an electrically nonconductive gap, a. electrical charges exceeding said damage voltage discharging across the said gap and being conducted by the said electrically conductive bypass means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
the first end of said electrically conductive bypass means being spaced from the said conductive mounting bracket a distance sufficient to provide an electrically nonconductive gap, a. electrical charges exceeding said damage voltage discharging across the said gap and being conducted by the said electrically conductive bypass means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
said resistive element being capable of conducting electrical charges of less than a predetermined resistive element damage level from the aircraft surface to the electrical discharge means; and B. electrically conductive bypass means affixed to the electrically resistive element in a manner to provide a nonconductive gap between the aircraft surface and the electrically conductive bypass means,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
said resistive element being capable of conducting electrical charges of less than a predetermined resistive element damage level from the aircraft surface to the electrical discharge means; and B. electrically conductive bypass means affixed to the electrically resistive element in a manner to provide a nonconductive gap between the aircraft surface and the electrically conductive bypass means,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The invention of claim 2 wherein the resistive element axially positions within the conductive bypass and is spaced therefrom by portions of the nonconductive element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of an aircraft in an electrically conductive manner, the combination of A. an elongated resistive element extending from the said conductive mounting bracket and having a first end and a second end,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
In a static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of an aircraft in an electrically conductive manner, the combination of A. an elongated resistive element extending from the said conductive mounting bracket and having a first end and a second end,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of an aircraft in an electrically conductive manner to conduct electrical charges away from the surface of the aircraft, the combination of A. an elongated electrically resistive element having a first end and a second end,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
51 words
In a static discharge unit having a conductive mounting bracket for affixing to the surface of an aircraft in an electrically conductive manner to conduct electrical charges away from the surface of the aircraft, the combination of A. an elongated electrically resistive element having a first end and a second end,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein the electrically conductive bypass means are hollow cylindrical in configuration.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 6 wherein the electrically conductive bypass means are shorter in length than the said electrically resistive element.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-03 | 1975-07-05 | 1976-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-03 | 1979-07-05 | 1980-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-03 | 1983-07-05 | 1984-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |