Abstract: Fuel lines aboard aircraft are safeguarded against buildup of electric charges. A series of metallic tubes each having opposite open metallic tube ends are prepared for such fuel lines. External metallic ferrules are prepared for the opposite metallic tube ends of these metallic tubes. Each of these metallic ferrules is equipped with an electric discharge terminal for electric charges. Each metallic ferrule is bonded externally to a metallic tube end so that each metallic ferrule and a margin of that metallic tube end extend in one piece circumferentially around an inside of that metallic tube end and axially in one piece for an axial width of that metallic ferrule. External electric conductors extend between electric discharge terminals of adjacent metallic ferrules along the fuel line.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of climbing shrub rose plant is provided which forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive clusters of fully double, deep pink blossoms having approximately 70–80 petals on average. The new variety is a spontaneous mutation of unknown causation of the ‘Meiviolin’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 6,892). The deep pink color can be readily distinguished from the white-pink color of the ‘Meiviolin’ variety. Vigorous vegetation is formed. The foliage is dense medium green with a semi-glossy finish. Excellent resistance to Black Spot and powdery mildew is displayed. Attractive dense ornamentation in the form of foliage and blossoms is made possible when the new variety is grown on a support.