Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
361216000 | Structurally combined with building or vehicle | 42 |
20090251843 | VEHICLE-MOUNTED ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND VEHICLE WITH THE SAME MOUNTED THEREIN - An inverter unit includes a conductive housing ( | 10-08-2009 |
20100195259 | Device for improving fuel efficiency of automobile engine - One embodiment of a device for improving fuel efficiency of an automobile engine having a plurality of firing cylinders with a plurality of firing caps may include a discharging circuit. The discharging circuit may have an input terminal capable of being electrically coupled to the plurality of firing caps and configured to receive excess energy from the automobile engine. The discharging circuit may also have one or more output terminals capable of being electrically coupled to ground. The discharging unit may be capable of controllably discharging the excess energy into the ground through the output terminal, and the discharge of the excess energy into the ground may prevent accumulation of the excess energy in the automobile engine, thereby improving the fuel efficiency of the automobile engine. | 08-05-2010 |
20100226061 | BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, a bonding lead for use in such a joint, and a method of manufacturing such a joint. The bonding lead comprises an elongate conductive core with a pair of end faces at the extremities of its length. The conductive core is encapsulated along at least a majority of its length and at both end faces in a barrier layer typically formed from an elastomer. The lead is encapsulated along its length in the barrier layer apart from at a first contact region towards a first end of the bonding lead and a second contact region towards a second end of the bonding lead. A first electrical connector passes through a first hole in the barrier layer to engage the first contact region of the conductive core and provide an electrical connection between the conductive core and the first component; and a second electrical connector passes through a second hole in the barrier layer to engage the second contact region of the conductive core and provide an electrical connection between the conductive core and the second component. | 09-09-2010 |
20100226062 | AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component; and a bonding lead which provides an electrical pathway between the first and second components. The bonding lead comprises a conductive core and a sheath which covers a substantial length of the core and has a lower electrical conductivity than the core. The path of least electrical resistance between the first component and the core of the bonding lead comprises the sheath, typically with an electrical resistance between 50 kΩ and 50 MΩ. By making the electrical resistance of the core much smaller than that of the sheath, the total resistance of the bonding lead remains substantially the same regardless of its length. | 09-09-2010 |
20100226063 | AIRCRAFT JOINT AND BONDING LEAD - A joint on an aircraft, the joint comprising: a first component; a second component joined to the first component; and a bonding lead which forms an electrical connection between the components with a resistance between 100 kΩ and 10 MΩ. Surprisingly, it has been found that a bonding lead with a relatively high resistance can be used without seriously compromising the static discharge performance of the bonding lead, and that the resulting comparatively low flow of current reduces the risk of sparking in the event of an lightning strike. Bonding leads may be provided as a kit of parts in which at least two of the bonding leads have different lengths and the longer lead is formed from a material having a higher bulk conductivity than the shorter lead. Thus the bonding leads can be made with approximately similar resistances regardless of their lengths. | 09-09-2010 |
20110273814 | Controlled Dissipation of Electrostatic Charge - Disclosed is an improved ESD control system for use in vehicular applications that incorporated one or more dissipative elements constructed from a blend of polypropylene and a urethane/acrylic alloy which form substantially co-continuous networks and which are suitable for injection molding operations to produce dissipative elements. The dissipative elements are then incorporated into vehicular interiors in a manner whereby a surface of the element is exposed to contact, whether incidental or deliberate, by the vehicle occupants, particularly as they are entering or exiting the vehicle, to provide controlled dissipation of electrostatic charges that have accumulated on the occupants. In particular, these materials may be used in forming portions of the vehicle seat assembly and/or door assembly that will typically be contacted during egress, operation of the vehicle and/or ingress in order to suppress subsequent and less controlled discharges that could compromise the comfort and safety of the vehicle occupants. | 11-10-2011 |
20120039012 | CHARGE SUPPLIER - A charge supplier improves an electrically charged state of a vehicle or the like by allowing any part of the vehicle, such as an engine and electrical equipments, to maintain its movements. A charge supplier includes a plurality of rectangular tablet-like germanium chips bonded to a copper plate using a conductive adhesive, and a copper tape folded to sandwich the copper plate, so that the germanium chips are provided between the copper plate and the copper tape. The copper tape may be secured to the copper plate by pressing the copper tape toward the copper plate to deform the copper tape, or by using a conductive adhesive. An attaching terminal is provided in the copper plate on the side of the opening of the copper tape which is folded in a shape of “U”. | 02-16-2012 |
20120120541 | ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL WITH PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES - The present invention relates to an outer wall for electronic control ( | 05-17-2012 |
20120206852 | NOTCHED WASHER TO IMPROVE SURFACE AREA FOR GROUNDING OF CONDUCTIVE PLASTICS - An electrical grounding apparatus for a vehicle includes an inner wall spaced apart from an outer wall, a first contacting surface having a plurality of elevated portions, and a second contacting surface. The elevated portions of the first contacting surface extend at least partially into the first vehicle component creating electrical contact between the first contacting surface and a first vehicle component. The second contacting surface makes electrical contact with the second vehicle component. The electrical grounding apparatus is substantially formed of an electrically conductive material, which provides electrical contact between the first and second vehicle components. | 08-16-2012 |
20130027835 | JOINT - A joint with a first component; a second component; and an electrical assembly which provides an electrical pathway between the first and second components with an electrical resistance between 100 kΩ and 10 MΩ. The electrical assembly comprises a bonding lead; and a pair of connection assemblies each connecting the bonding lead to a respective one of the components. Each connection assembly comprises: a fastener with a shaft which passes through a hole in the component and a hole in the bonding lead, the hole in the bonding lead passing between an inner face of the bonding lead which faces towards the component and an outer face of the bonding lead which faces away from the component, and a washer which is carried by the shaft of the fastener and engages the component and the inner face of the bonding lead. Each washer provides the path of least electrical resistance between the bonding lead and a respective one of the components, each said path having an electrical resistance between 50 kΩ and 5 MΩ. | 01-31-2013 |
20140139967 | EARTHING ELEMENT - The invention relates to an earthing element for the filler pipe of a motor vehicle, and also to a mouthpiece on a filler pipe of a motor vehicle. The earthing element is in the form of an earthing strap ( | 05-22-2014 |
20160192463 | ENGINE AND METHOD OF PRODUCTION OF ENGINE - An engine comprising an engine body and a nonconductive engine part attached to the engine body which are positively charged. A self-discharge type static eliminator is provided which, if placed on the nonconductive engine part, can lower the amount of carried charge on the wall surface of the nonconductive engine part in a limited range centered about the location of the placement of the static eliminator. The self-discharge type static eliminator is placed on the outer wall surface of the connecting part of the engine part to the engine body to whereby eliminate a static electricity from the engine body. | 06-30-2016 |
361217000 | With external structure of vehicle | 30 |
20080266744 | Electricity conducting wheel structure - A multiple electricity conducting wheel is fitted to a vehicle and interposed between two wheel bodies of a wheel of the vehicle, and includes first and second holding members, and a small-diameter electricity conducting roller with an axle supported with the second holding member; the first holding member contains the second holding member, and has two opposing slots, through which the axle of the roller is passed; the second holding member is biased downwards by a spring so as to ensure that the electricity conducting roller will be constantly in contact with the floor; the spring is positioned around a rod part, which is passed through tops of the first and the second holding members, and joined to a metallic hub of the vehicle wheel; thus, static electricity carried on the vehicle can travel to the floor through the electricity conducting wheel. | 10-30-2008 |
20120127623 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GROUNDING AN ELECTROSTATIC DEVICE ATTACHED TO AGRICULTURAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a grounding apparatus for use with a spray device associated with a vehicle. The grounding apparatus is biased toward the ground so that a portion of the grounding apparatus makes contact with the ground even in uneven terrain. The grounding apparatus is configured to be mounted in a receiver portion of a trailer hitch. In addition, provided herein is a system for powering a spray device with a DC power source, such as an automotive battery. The system includes an oscillator coupled to a step up transformer. | 05-24-2012 |
20130120893 | ANTISTATIC COATING OF FUEL CELL EXHAUST SYSTEMS MADE OF PLASTIC - An exhaust system for a fuel cell vehicle that is made of plastic. An inner surface of flow pipes that are part of the exhaust system are coated with a conductive material. A conductive through bolt extends through the pipes to be electrically coupled to the conductive coating and chasse ground of the vehicle so that any electro-static charge build-up as a result of the flow of water vapor and exhaust gas through the pipe will be dissipated. | 05-16-2013 |
20150131192 | GROUNDING SHOE AND VEHICLE - A grounding shoe is provided in a vehicle so as to face a grounding rail provided on a track. The grounding shoe includes a collector unit that has an electroconductive body; and a holding part that fixes the collector unit by holding a first end of the electroconductive body in such a manner that the electroconductive body can be energized as well as attached/detached and that is in contact with the electroconductive body. | 05-14-2015 |
20160185310 | VEHIICLE - A vehicle is provided in which separation of positively charged airflow from a positively charged surface of a vehicle body can be prevented. A vehicle body is insulated from a road surface, and positive static charges accumulate on the vehicle body during propulsion. The vehicle comprises a self-discharge device adapted to decrease a positive potential of a window pane at which positively charged airflow flowing along a vehicle surface deviates therefrom during propulsion by discharging the static electricity through the airflow to produce negative ions according to the positive potential of the window pane. | 06-30-2016 |
20160186639 | VEHICLE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - A vehicle engine exhaust system includes an exhaust component and a non-conductive support member. The exhaust component is supported by a vehicle body via the non-conductive support member. The vehicle body and the exhaust component are positively charged. The vehicle engine exhaust system further includes a self discharge type static electricity eliminator that reduces, in a state where the self discharge type static electricity eliminator is installed on a non-conductive wall surface, an amount of electrification charge on the non-conductive wall surface within a limited area around a location where the self discharge type static electricity eliminator is installed. The self discharge type static electricity eliminator is installed on the non-conductive support member such that static electricity elimination is performed for the exhaust component. | 06-30-2016 |
361218000 | Aircraft | 24 |
20090116163 | Process and System for Discharging a Test Mass Free-Floating in a Satellite - In a process for discharging a test mass that is free-floating in a surrounding electrode casing on board a satellite, the electrode casing is enclosed by a vacuum tank, and has one or more first electrodes for the application of electrostatic forces and/or moments to the test mass. In addition, the electrode casing also has one or more second electrodes for modulating alternating voltages (particularly, high frequency voltages) for measuring purposes onto the test mass as well as one or more light-emitting elements, which irradiate the test mass, the electrode casing and/or the electrodes particularly with ultraviolet light for generating a photoelectric effect. Automatically and iteratively, a test mass charge of the test mass is determined. A control operation for eliminating the determined test mass charge is carried out until the test mass charge has reached a defined target value. | 05-07-2009 |
20090128983 | Protection device against electrical discharges in fixing elements with high charges - The invention relates to a device ( | 05-21-2009 |
20090147429 | Integrated protective device against electrical discharges in fixing elements - The invention relates to an integrated device ( | 06-11-2009 |
20100020461 | Lightning Protection System for Aircraft Composite Structure - A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These through holes are countersunk into the fuel tank shell to a depth such that a fastener in a through hole will avoid electrical continuity or communication with the conductive material on the fuel tank outer surface. The gap in the countersunk through holes, between the fastener heads and the coextensive outer surface of the fuel tank, is filled with a dielectric or nonconductive material. | 01-28-2010 |
20100061031 | Protection Device against Electrical Discharges in Aircraft - This invention relates to a protection device against electrical discharges to an aircraft, especially against lightning, applicable to an external structural surface element ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100134945 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTS FOR CHARGE DISTRIBUTION APPLIQUE - A lightning strike protection system for protecting composite structures, an improved lightning strike appliqué (LSA) for such a lightning strike protection system, and a method of protecting composite structures, such as an aircraft fuselage. The LSA is electromechanically connected to adjacent conductive surfaces, e.g., by a fuzz button or a wire bond inserted in the bottom of the LSA. An adjacent conductive surface may be another LSA, a lightning diverter overlay, or a current return network. Charge, e.g., from a lightning strike to the LSA, flows to the conductive layer through the electromechanical connector. | 06-03-2010 |
20100277849 | FASTENING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING WASHER FOR SEALING THE ASSEMBLY FOR LIGHTNING STRIKE PROTECTION IN COMPOSITE STRUCTURES - A fastening assembly for a composite structure including a washer sealing the assembly for internal lightning strike protection. The washer includes one or more concentric ribs that are dielectric rings on both sides. When used (e.g., with a nut and bolt) internal to a structure, especially a composite structure, the washer seals the fastener hole (i.e., that the bolt passes through) and contains any sparking and hot gasses that may arise in the fastener hole from entering the structure. | 11-04-2010 |
20110096455 | METHOD OF SURFACE CHARGE DISTRIBUTION - A lightning strike protection system for protecting composite structures, an improved lightning strike appliqué (LSA) for such a lightning strike protection system, and a method of protecting composite structures, such as an aircraft fuselage. The LSA is electrically connected to adjacent conductive surfaces, e.g., by a fuzz button or a wire bond inserted in the bottom of the LSA. An adjacent conductive surface may be another LSA, a lightning diverter overlay, or a current return network. Charge, e.g., from a lightning strike to the LSA, flows to the conductive layer through the electrical connector. | 04-28-2011 |
20110255205 | PROTECTION DEVICE AGAINST ELECTRICAL DISCHARGES IN AIRCRAFT - This invention relates to a protection device against electrical discharges to an aircraft, especially against lightning, applicable to an external structural surface element ( | 10-20-2011 |
20120019973 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GROUNDING A COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE - Method and apparatus for installing a grounding fastener in a composite aircraft structure includes structure and/or function for (i) drilling a hole in the composite aircraft structure, the hole dimensioned to provide a clearance fit with respect to the composite structure and the grounding fastener; (ii) coating the grounding fastener with a conductive fluid; (iii) inserting the grounding fastener into the hole such that the grounding fastener is in electrical contact with conductive fibers within the composite structure; (iv) securing the grounding fastener to the composite structure; and (v) attaching a conductive device to the grounding fastener such that the conductive device is in electrical contact with the grounding fastener. | 01-26-2012 |
20120106022 | STRUCTURE MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL PROTECTED AGAINST THE EFFECTS OF LIGHTNING | 05-03-2012 |
20120236457 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION FASTENER, AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY COMPONENT - A long-life lightning protection fastener or the like to prevent explosion for aircrafts at low cost is provided, the fastener having a light weight, ensuring sufficient lightning protection, and having extremely less failures and high reliability. A ring-shaped ring member | 09-20-2012 |
20130242453 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION SHEET WITH PATTERNED DISCRIMINATOR - A lightning protection system is provided, typically for use on an outer surface of an aircraft, which includes the use of a lightning protection sheet that includes an electrically conductive film and at least one patterned, electrically non-conductive discriminator layer. | 09-19-2013 |
20130329333 | Fluid Transport System for Preventing Electrical Discharge - A method and apparatus for reducing an intensity of an electrical discharge that occurs within a fluid transport system in an aerospace vehicle. The aerospace vehicle is operated. The fluid transport system in the aerospace vehicle is comprised of materials selected such that the fluid transport system has an electrical configuration. The intensity of the electrical discharge that occurs within the fluid transport system during operation of the aerospace vehicle is reduced to within selected tolerances by the electrical configuration of the fluid transport system. | 12-12-2013 |
20140002947 | AIRCRAFT BONDING NETWORK | 01-02-2014 |
20140055906 | FASTENER SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE EME PROTECTION - Fasteners are inserted into a stack of members and terminated with parts having at least one of a dry dielectric coating and an inner dry dielectric seal at select locations to protect against electromagnetic effects (EME). | 02-27-2014 |
20140293497 | Method and Apparatus for Providing a Current Return Network in an Aircraft Structure - According to an embodiment a current return network assembly, for an aircraft having a predetermined potential lightning strike zone, is mounted within the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. The current return network assembly includes an electrically conductive honeycomb central core that conducts electrical current both through the assembly and through the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. The electrical current is caused by a lightning strike on the aircraft at the predetermined potential lightning strike zone. According to an embodiment, an aircraft has a predetermined potential lightning strike zone. A current return network assembly is within the zone. An electrically conductive honeycomb central core is provided for conducting electrical current through the assembly and through the zone wherein the electrical current has been caused by a lightning strike on the aircraft at the zone. | 10-02-2014 |
20140293498 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION SHEET WITH PATTERNED DISCRIMINATOR - A lightning protection system is provided, typically for use on an outer surface of an aircraft, which includes the use of a lightning protection sheet that includes an electrically conductive film and at least one patterned, electrically non-conductive discriminator layer. | 10-02-2014 |
20150367954 | ELECTRICAL PROTECTOR - An electrical protector with a central axis includes a cap defining a top and a downwardly extending cap wall, and insert defining a ring and an upwardly extending insert wall, at least three protrusions extending inwardly from an interior surface of the insert wall toward the central axis, and a sealant disposed at least within the cap. The cap wall engages the insert wall, thereby establishing a connection between the cap and the insert. The protrusions are adapted to engage a structure, thereby securing the electrical protector onto the structure. | 12-24-2015 |
20160023777 | LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR VEHICLES - A vehicle ( | 01-28-2016 |
20160031568 | AIRCRAFT ANTENNA COVER, AIRCRAFT MEMBER COVER, AIRCRAFT, AND RAIN EROSION BOOT FOR AIRCRAFT - An antenna cover of an aircraft including: a cover that protects an antenna mounted in the aircraft; a conductive layer having conductivity that is provided on an outer side of the cover; and a rain erosion boot that covers one region of the conductive layer, wherein the rain erosion boot includes a main material having an insulating property, is given conductivity, and is grounded to an airframe via the conductive layer, or the rain erosion boot includes a main material having an insulating property, and is given hydrophilicity. | 02-04-2016 |
20160039533 | ANTI-STATIC, PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ADHESIVE PATCH AND METHOD OF USE - The ready-to-use, anti-static, pressure-sensitive adhesive patch provides a means preventing and/or eliminating the accumulation of static electricity as it occurs in the course of everyday activities. The buildup may occur between a human and their clothing, or between two articles of clothing (known as static cling), or between clothing and other fabric. The buildup may also occur when a person slides onto and off a seat (to include an automobile seat when entering and exiting a vehicle). The patch will be comprised of a fibrous top side coupled with an adhesive bottom side, which delivers or exposes a pre-determined amount of anti-static agent. This patch can be customized with fragrance, additional additives, and can be of any shape or size. The patch can adhere to either the human body or to fabric. | 02-11-2016 |
20160165706 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ACTIVE COUNTER DIRECTED ENERGY PLATFORM PROTECTION - The present disclosure relates to the active initiation of incident energy-dissipating material from a structure surface coating as a counter measure response for the protection of a structure surface. The active initiation is triggered at a predetermined area or areas on a targeted structure surface in response to incident directed energy sensed on a target surface. | 06-09-2016 |
20160165707 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PASSIVE COUNTER-DIRECTED ENERGY PLATFORM PROTECTION - The present disclosure relates to the passive initiation and release of incident energy-dissipating material from locations on an incident energy target surface as a counter measure response for the protection of a platform. The response is activated over a predetermined area or areas on an incident energy target surface in response to an incident directed energy sensed on a target surface. | 06-09-2016 |