US3780345A
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Static electricity deshocker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-14
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A static electricity discharging, arresting and shock eliminating device characterized by a body of any suitable configuration, shape, color and design made of non-conductive and insulative material, plastics for example together with a permanent magnet embedded therein. The body in a preferred embodiment, has an inward end surface designed and adapted to be supportively fastened on a relatively stationary supporting and grounding surface and an outward end surface embodying means indicative of a place or locale which, under ordinary circumstances, would be contacted or touched with the hand or finger. Discharge means is incorporated in the body through the medium of which built-up static electricity is intercepted, arrested and reduced to non-shocking state. The discharge means features an appropriate resistor which serves to slow up the flow of static electricity discharged from the user. The permanent magnet serves as a method of attaching the lead wire from the resistor, a contact point for electrical current flow to a metal surface and a means for securing the deshocker to a ferrous metal surface.
Inventors
- 👤 E Earman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:06
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05F; H05F3/00; H05F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
273 words
A static electricity arresting, discharging and shock reducing device comprising a body made of insulative nonconductive material, said body having a readily accessible amply exposed surface embodying easy-to-spot means which is indicative of the place where physical contact with said body is aptly made, and discharge means incorporated in said body through the medium of which the built-up flow of static electricity is continuously intercepted, arrested and reduced to a non-shocking state, said discharge means embodying a self-contained resistor, said body being provided with an inward end surface which is applicably superimposed upon a supporting and static electricity grounding surface, and further provided with an outward end surface within the circumscribing limits of said easy-to-spot contact means and which is localized for readily accessible finger-touching use, said easy-to-spot contact means comprising a conductive member which is embedded in, is substantially flush with the encompassing surface of said outward end surface, and is cooperatively associated with and electrically connected to said resistor, said resistor having a first lead wire with one end joined to the resistor and the other end electrically connected to said finger-touching member, said resistor being provided at its other end with a second lead wire and also wherein said body is provided at its inward end with an embedded permanent magnet, said second lead wire being operatively connected to said magnet, and said magnet having a surface which is exposed by way of said inward end and is accordingly adapted to adhere retentively to said supporting and grounding surface, said magnet additionally providing an electrical contact for the flow of static electricity to its termination point on a metal surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
273 words
A static electricity arresting, discharging and shock reducing device comprising a body made of insulative nonconductive material, said body having a readily accessible amply exposed surface embodying easy-to-spot means which is indicative of the place where physical contact with said body is aptly made, and discharge means incorporated in said body through the medium of which the built-up flow of static electricity is continuously intercepted, arrested and reduced to a non-shocking state, said discharge means embodying a self-contained resistor, said body being provided with an inward end surface which is applicably superimposed upon a supporting and static electricity grounding surface, and further provided with an outward end surface within the circumscribing limits of said easy-to-spot contact means and which is localized for readily accessible finger-touching use, said easy-to-spot contact means comprising a conductive member which is embedded in, is substantially flush with the encompassing surface of said outward end surface, and is cooperatively associated with and electrically connected to said resistor, said resistor having a first lead wire with one end joined to the resistor and the other end electrically connected to said finger-touching member, said resistor being provided at its other end with a second lead wire and also wherein said body is provided at its inward end with an embedded permanent magnet, said second lead wire being operatively connected to said magnet, and said magnet having a surface which is exposed by way of said inward end and is accordingly adapted to adhere retentively to said supporting and grounding surface, said magnet additionally providing an electrical contact for the flow of static electricity to its termination point on a metal surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The static electricity arresting and shock reducing device defined in and according to claim 1 wherein said body is provided with components which are embedded and confined in said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
177 words
A static electricity deshocker comprising a resistor having portions defining the ends of a flow path therethrough, means exposing one portion of the resistor for contact by a person having a built-up static electrical charge, means electrically connecting another portion of the resistor to a body capable of receiving the static charge to establish an electric flow path for the static electrical charge through the resistor whereby the resistor controls the rate of flow thereby eliminating the shock caused by rapid discharge of a static electrical charge which occurs when a person having such a built-up charge directly contacts such a body, said deshocker including a body of non-conductive material, said means connecting the resistor to a body including a permanent magnet in said body with a portion thereof exposed to the external surface thereof to (1) provide an attaching point for a lead wire to the resistor, (2) provide a contact point for electrical current flow to a grounding metal surface, and (3) provide a means for securing the deshocker to a grounding ferrous metal surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
177 words
A static electricity deshocker comprising a resistor having portions defining the ends of a flow path therethrough, means exposing one portion of the resistor for contact by a person having a built-up static electrical charge, means electrically connecting another portion of the resistor to a body capable of receiving the static charge to establish an electric flow path for the static electrical charge through the resistor whereby the resistor controls the rate of flow thereby eliminating the shock caused by rapid discharge of a static electrical charge which occurs when a person having such a built-up charge directly contacts such a body, said deshocker including a body of non-conductive material, said means connecting the resistor to a body including a permanent magnet in said body with a portion thereof exposed to the external surface thereof to (1) provide an attaching point for a lead wire to the resistor, (2) provide a contact point for electrical current flow to a grounding metal surface, and (3) provide a means for securing the deshocker to a grounding ferrous metal surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein said means exposing one portion of the resistor includes a conductive metal member in the body exposed to an external surface thereof opposed to the magnet and providing an attaching point for another lead wire of the resistor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein said body includes a bore therethrough, said bore adapted to receive a screw-threaded fastener for mounting the body on non-ferrous grounding surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure as defined in claim 3 wherein said body includes means associated therewith for mounting the body on a supporting surface of non-ferrous material.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |