Patents Examined by Hg26. Williams
  • Apparatus for providing a lightning protective vehicle surface
    Patent number: 4839771
    Abstract: An improved composite structure is disclosed for a lightning protective skin member of an aircraft vehicle surface. The skin member includes first and second graphite panels separated by a wire grid. The grid enhances the strength and elasticity of the skin member while also providing a conductive path for lightning current. Each of the graphite panels includes a plurality of graphite plies laminated with an adhesive, preferably epoxy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 13, 1989
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: James H. Covey