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Electrostatic grounding system for work surfaces
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-07-28
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Granted: 1989-01-31
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Expires: 2006-07-28
Abstract
Abstract An electrostatic grounding system for work surfaces having a covering such as a laminate covering, which includes a conductive layer to carry static charges. The system includes a grounded conductive plug in the work surface. To maximize the area of contact between the plug and conductive layer, the plug has a head with a tapered circumference which may also include ridges to further maximize the area of contact. Also set forth is the plug and a device for grounding a person through the work surface and plug.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold K. Aronson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:02
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05F; H05F3/00; H05F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a work surface of the type including a core and a laminate covering the core, said laminate having an electrically insulating outer layer over a conductive layer between the core and the outer layer, the improvement comprising: a grounded conductive plug for grounding the conductive layer and work surface, the plug having a head with a tapered circumference adapted to define an electrically conductive relationship with the conductive layer, said plug having a roughened surface texture on said circumference adjacent said laminate, said roughened surface texture being adapted to be impressed into the conductive layer to maximize the area of initimate contact between the plug and conductive layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a work surface of the type including a core and a laminate covering the core, said laminate having an electrically insulating outer layer over a conductive layer between the core and the outer layer, the improvement comprising: a grounded conductive plug for grounding the conductive layer and work surface, the plug having a head with a tapered circumference adapted to define an electrically conductive relationship with the conductive layer, said plug having a roughened surface texture on said circumference adjacent said laminate, said roughened surface texture being adapted to be impressed into the conductive layer to maximize the area of initimate contact between the plug and conductive layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein the roughened surface textured is a plurality of protuberances.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The improvement of claim 2 wherein the protuberances are serrations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The improvement of claim 3 wherein the serrations are arranged in a spiral pattern.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A grounded work station comprising: a work surface including a laminate covering having an electrically insulating outer layer over a conductive inner layer disposed between the work surface and the outer layer; means for grounding said inner layer to ground static charges, said grounding means including a conductive plug disposed in said work surface, the plug having a head adapted to be drawn against said covering, the head having tapered circumference disposed in an intimate electrical conductive relationship with the conductive layer; a plurality of serrations arranged in a spiral pattern incorporated into the surface of the tapered circumference of said head for enhancing the initmate electrical contact with the inner layer; and means for gathering the plug to thusly ground the surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
123 words
A grounded work station comprising: a work surface including a laminate covering having an electrically insulating outer layer over a conductive inner layer disposed between the work surface and the outer layer; means for grounding said inner layer to ground static charges, said grounding means including a conductive plug disposed in said work surface, the plug having a head adapted to be drawn against said covering, the head having tapered circumference disposed in an intimate electrical conductive relationship with the conductive layer; a plurality of serrations arranged in a spiral pattern incorporated into the surface of the tapered circumference of said head for enhancing the initmate electrical contact with the inner layer; and means for gathering the plug to thusly ground the surface.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-31 | 1992-08-01 | 1993-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-31 | 1996-08-01 | 1997-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-31 | 2000-08-01 | 2001-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |