Abstract: A static neutralizing roll follower includes a static charge dissipating device on a carrier movably held by a support. Sensors follow the changing diameter of a roll, and a control unit processes signals from the sensor to operate a drive mechanism to move the carrier with respect to the changing roll diameter. Consistent spacing is maintained between the dissipating device and the roll surface.

Abstract: A wire tensioning mechanism for tensioning a wire having an end one and an end two in a machine in which the wire has a means for attachment on end two and is fixed to the machine at end one, comprises a slide block, and a spring. The slide block is slidably mounted to the machine at end two of the wire, such that the slide block slides parallel to the wire. The slide block has a slot which is wider than the wire but narrower than the means for attachment, such that when the slide block is mounted on the machine, the wire end two can be slid into the slot such that pulling the slide block in the direction away from the wire forces the means for attachment against the slot, but does not allow the means for attachment to pass through. The slot is lined up with the wire such that when the wire is in tension, there are no side loads on the means for attachment.

Abstract: The present invention is about a mechanism in the a container such as a FIBC, which enables the immediate neutralization of the electrostatic charges generated during filling, emptying or transporting of the containers. FIBCs are used to carry bulk solid powders, such as sugar, flour, starch and chemical substances. The FIBC, which enables neutralization of the electrostatic charge generated within the material in the bag, developed with this invention, is characterized by inner devices knitted preferably with multi-filaments or mono-filaments and tapes, made of polymers in the form of a web or net with a special antistatic additive, established to an appropriate place in the FIBC so as to have maximum contact with the bulk solid powders in the FIBC in order to neutralize the electrostatic charge at distant points of the FIBC's wall.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection cover is described. The electrostatic discharge protection cover enhances the strength of an upper cover of a PC card socket and protects the socket from electrostatic discharge pulse. The electrostatic discharge protection cover has a protection plate assembled on a PC card socket upper side for guiding the pulse of electrostatic discharge to a ground, and a stair-type enhancing edge to enhance the strength of the protection plate. The stair-type enhancing edge further couples with a metal crossbeam of a computer to enhance the strength and electrostatic discharge protection capacity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lightning arrester. The lightning arrester safely discharges earth charge of a main electrode section and an auxiliary electrode section regardless of a variation of charge contained in air, so charge charged in a thundercloud is safely discharged into the earth even if the thundercloud is located far-remote from the earth.

Abstract: Uncomfortable, disturbing or harmful electrostatic discharge is prevented or reduced by a system which reduces static charges on a person on a periodic basis as the charge is built up. Points of contact are provided which correspond to points the user will contact either by touch or by time-extended contact or continuously in the normal course of operation. The system can be used in mouse pads, the mouse itself, a keyboard, or headphones or earpieces or the like.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge device adapted to be mounted to an electrical fixture wallplate is disclosed. The discharge device consists of a circuit having at least a resistor and preferably a non-linear discharge component mounted on an electrical fixture wallplate. Another embodiment has an electrical discharge circuit built within an electrical switch.

Abstract: A retractable anti-static device includes a conductive grounding line that can be unwound from a wrist strap for use and wound back to the wrist strap when not being used. The conductive line, therefore, can be attached to ground when being used but can retract out of the way when not being used.

Abstract: An electrostatic charge deionizing lighting conductor has two frameworks having different geometries and being electrically separated from one another, insulators which electrically separate the frameworks from one another and must support the frameworks in the insulators and being electrically insulated, each of the insulators being provided with a variable dielectric, so that each of the insulators, when it counter balances an energy within it, annuls a saturation of electrical charges in an atmosphere of a protected area which are responsible of thunderbolt formation, its scope being variable according to a geographic area to be protected and the values being of about 650 meter radius.

Abstract: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) elements facilitate protection of electronic components from ESD events. The ESD element includes a pair of spark gaps between a first side and second side of the ESD element. The first side of the ESD element includes a peaked portion and a substantially planar portion. The second side of the ESD element includes a peaked portion opposite the substantially planar portion of the first side and a substantially planar portion opposite the peaked portion of the first side. This asymmetry facilitates use of peaked emitters regardless of the polarity of the charge applied to the ESD element while further facilitating the use of more optimized receiver surfaces opposite the emitters.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anisotropically conductive sheet capable of holding charge in its surfaces under an unpressurised state, and moving the charge held in the surface in a thickness-wise direction thereof in a state pressurised in the thickness-wise direction, thereby controlling the quantity of the charge at the surface. This anisotropically conductive sheet comprises a sheet base composed of an elastomer and conductive particles exhibiting magnetism contained in the sheet base in a state oriented so as to arrange in rows in a thickness-wise direction of the sheet base, and dispersed in a plane direction thereof. Supposing that a volume resistivity in the thickness-wise direction under an unpressurised state is R0, and a volume resistivity in the thickness-wise direction in a state pressurised under a pressure of 1 g/mm2 in the thickness-wise direction is R1, the volume resistivity R1 is 1×107 to 1×1012 ?·m, and a ratio (R0/R1) of the volume resistivity R0 to the volume resistivity R1 is 1×101 to 1×104.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection apparatus for a circuit board is described. The electrostatic discharge protection apparatus has a nonconductive layer and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is used to dissipate electric charges accumulated on the pointed ends of the circuit board, and thus improves the electrostatic discharge protection ability of the circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and the apparatus thereof to protect MOS components from antenna effect. Via the bypass PMOS and NMOS transistors, charges with either polarity are conveyed and neutralized. The present invention thus protects the gate oxide layer of the MOS component in the IC circuit from damage or degradation.

Abstract: A flexible circuit incorporating an electrostatic discharge limiting feature, comprising a dielectric substrate selected from polyimide or liquid crystal polymer film having at least one conductive trace coated on at least one surface of the substrate wherein the discharge limiting feature includes a thin conductive polymer coating selectively applied over a at least a portion of the non-critical region of the circuit, said feature reducing the surface resistivity of the circuit to about 104 ohms to about 108 ohms and having tribocharging of less than about 50 V.

Abstract: Auto-adhesive display film comprising at least one electrically charged, dielectric layer (2). A screen layer (3), which is adapted to form a barrier to the electric field, is fixed to one surface of the dielectric layer (2). This display support does not attract dust particles and is specifically adapted to be printed sheet by sheet.

Abstract: A polymer material comprising channels whose temperature-independent conductivity exceeds 106 S/cm is used to form conductive films. Conduction takes place through threads and channels passing through the film which is otherwise a dielectric. The film is produced by first depositing a macromolecular polymer substance on a substrate. During preparation, the substance is preferably in a viscous liquid state. Stable free electrons (polarons) are then created by ionizing the substance. This is assisted by exposure to UV radiation and the presence of strong polar groups in the polymer. Various enrichment techniques, such as applying a strong electric field, are then used to join the superpolarons together into conductive threads within the medium. To stabilize the positions of the threads, the medium then may be solidified, preferably by cooling it below its glass transition point or inducing cross-linking between the macromolecules. The film may be a membrane.

Abstract: The invention is a grounding device that grounds the wearer when the wearer is in a designated area and automatically disengages when the wearer leaves the designated area. In more detail, the grounding device includes a wristband that is electrically coupled to a grounded object with a fastening mechanism, wherein the fastening mechanism automatically releases to separate the wristband from the grounded object if the wristband is outside of the designated area. Where the fastening mechanism includes a coupling mechanism (e.g., a wire), there may be a rotating device that retracts the coupling mechanism after the fastening mechanism is released. The device may be enhanced with a grounding device monitoring unit that monitors whether the grounding device is in use and a sensor that detects whether the operator is in the designated area, so that an alarm is triggered if the operator is in the designated area and the grounding device is not in use.

Abstract: A static charge neutralizer for a moving component of an apparatus includes a plurality of filaments on a conductive strip, with tips of the filaments disposed adjacent but spaced from the moving component. The filaments induce ionization in the presence of an electrical field from the statically charged surface of the moving component.

Abstract: An ionization electrode consists of a plate-like positive pole (31a) formed with plural pointed ends (31b) on its outer edge, and a spheric negative pole (32a) opposing a flat surface of the positive pole (31a). Since the pointed ends (31b) of the positive pole (31a) are not in direct face-to-face relation with the negative pole (32a), corona discharge is prevented from concentrating on some of the pointed ends (31b) that are closer to the negative pole (32b) than the rest due to the working errors or mounting errors of the poles. Therefore, the corona discharge occurs in a stable manner.

Abstract: A static electricity eliminating apparatus comprising; (A) a first electrically conductive piece and a second electrically conductive piece which are disposed so as to face each other through an insulating layer, and (B) a discharge means having one end electrically connected to the first electrically conductive piece and other end electrically connected to the second electrically conductive piece, wherein a charge electrostatically induced in the first electrically conductive piece and the second electrically conductive piece due to a contact of a static-electricity-charged object with the first electrically conductive piece is accumulated between the first electrically conductive piece and the second electrically conductive piece by dielectric polarization, and then, the charge is discharged with the discharge means in a state where the first electrically conductive piece and the second electrically conductive piece are not grounded.

Abstract: A manually switchable corona electrode array and method of operation for use in a corona treater station. The preferred embodiment of the present invention contemplates an electrode array which incorporates in its structure a low pressure conduit system for providing a low pressure field in the vicinity of the corona field, in order to remove ozone and other contaminants generated by the corona field. The electrode array further includes means to quickly and easily urge the array from a first position, wherein the array is situated adjacent to the treatment area, to a second position, removed from the treatment area, so as to facilitate maintenance and spooling of the material to the treated therethrough. The present invention provides a more compact footprint than traditional systems, as well as providing an ozone removal system requiring a cheaper, less powerful exhaust blower for providing the low pressure differential to remove the pollutants, including ozone, from the treatment area.

Abstract: This device is used to discharge static electricity painlessly prior to touching an object. The device places a resistive load in the circuit lowering the rate (voltage and current) of static discharges from the user's body into an object. This is done by pressing touch point (A), which is connected to the object. The device can be temporarily attached using a magnet or sticker.

Abstract: An ionization system for a predefined area includes a plurality of emitter modules spaced around the area, a system controller for individually addressing and monitoring the emitter modules and communication lines for electrically connecting the plurality of emitter modules with the system controller. Each emitter module has an individual address and including at least one electrical ionizer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a wristwatch equipped with a device for the elimination of static electricity, the static electricity resulting from contact with metallic wardrobes, textiles, automobiles, electronic devices, and so on. Ground protrusions are disposed on a metallic upper cover in the upper portion of the watch. An external casing through which electricity is not transmitted is disposed in the middle portion of the watch. Connection protrusions and a watch chain are disposed in the lower portion of the watch. The device along with components of a general wristwatch is disposed in the watch, includes a coil for preventing a rapid current surge, a resistor for performing discharge, and a discharge bulb connected in series with each other, and is connected from the upper cover to one of the connection protrusions. Accordingly, static electricity is eliminated by touching objects generating the static electricity to ground protrusions disposed on the upper cover.

Abstract: An article of workwear comprises a plurality of components (17,18) incorporating electrically conductive fibres (21), and an electrically conductive member (20) bridging the junction between adjacent components. The electrically conductive member comprises a strip or tape (20) incorporating a plurality of electrically conductive filaments or yarns (22), each filament or yarn being incorporated in the strip or tape in such a manner as to have alternate portions of the filament or yarn exposed at opposite faces of the strip or tape. The strip or tape may be secured to each of the adjacent components by stitching (19).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Bipolar Discharge-Dissipation Lightning Air-Terminals, and an object of the present invention is to disperse and discharge an earth charge following a thundercloud approach in a space according to electric dipole, bipolar and electric double layer principle.

Abstract: An apparatus for charging a substrate including a dielectric substrate, a support member having a first end and a second end between which the member extends substantially parallel to the substrate, a row of electrodes distributed over the support member between the first and second ends, the electrodes extending from the support member in the direction of the substrate, the electrodes having a free end for spraying a charge on the substrate, each free end having a substantially fixed distance from the substrate, wherein the distance in the case of the electrode located at the first and second end of the support member differs substantially from the distance in the case of the electrode located in the middle of the support member.

Abstract: A welding apparatus having a metal enclosure and a plastic end panels affixed to the enclosure to contain therein the various electrical components of the welding apparatus. There is an internal negative electrical stud within the metal enclosure that has a high voltage applied to the stud. A protective, non-conductive electrical shield is located between the electrical stud and other conductive components within the welding apparatus to prevent arcing between the electrical stud and those conductive components as well as to prevent arcing between the electrical stud and the metal enclosure itself.

Abstract: A high-voltage spark gap device for operation in conjunction with a high-power electric generator and including an electric trigger system and at least two mutually spaced spherical main electrodes that cooperate pairwise and face each other, means for closing the current loop that are separated by a dielectric from the electrodes, the electric trigger system having as many trigger electrodes as there are main electrodes, the trigger electrodes being fitted with an insulating protector received in each main electrode of the device.

Abstract: An article for dissipating accumulated static charges from a substantially insulated surface. The article includes a single layer elongate conductor, having opposing ends, and at least one fastener located to join the opposing ends together to provide a continuous conductive loop in contact with the substantially insulated surface. The fastener further provides electrical connection to a ground cord for removal of accumulated static charge from the substantially insulated surface. A fastener may be either electrically conductive or electrically insulating provided it facilitates contact between the elongate conductor and a conductive portion of a ground cord.

Abstract: A device places a charge on an object passing by and proximate to the device in a first direction along a transport axis. The device includes a body having a surface. A power input is disposed in the body. A plurality of resistors each have a longitudinal resistor axis and each are capable of receiving power from the power input. Each of the plurality of resistors is disposed in the body with the longitudinal resistor axis being generally parallel to the surface. An ionizing pin is electrically connected to each of the plurality of resistors for receiving power to generate ions. The object is charged by passing the object by and proximate to the surface of the body in the first direction to receive ions generated by the plurality of ionizing pins. The device provides a relatively long object dwell time, thereby increasing the amount of time that the area of the object is exposed to an ion stream from the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for dissipating electrostatic charges (3) of a pluggable electrical unit (2) with an at least partially electrically conductive housing (20) when it is brought into connection with an at least partially electrically conductive enclosure (10) connected to earth potential of an electrical base unit (1) using a pair of leading contacts (131, 231). In this case, the enclosure (10) is connected to earth potential (4) of the base unit (1) via a first attenuator (111/121), to the frame potential (14) of the base unit (1) via a second attenuator (112/122) and to a first contact device (131). The frame potential (14) of the base unit (1) is connected to a second contact device (132). The housing (20) of the pluggable electrical unit (2) is connected to the frame potential (24) of the pluggable electrical unit (2) via a third attenuator (211/221) and to a first mating contact device (231) via a fourth attenuator (212).

Abstract: An apparatus that supports ionizing pins which extend radially outwardly from an annular assembly ring. The apparatus is preferably used as part of an ion air blower and is preferably contained inside of an ion air blower housing. Also enclosed in the ion air blower housing is a fan that is used to force air over the ionizing pins. The ionizing pins extend from the outer surface of the annular assembly ring with the ionizing pin tips positioned in an air guide proximate to the point of fastest airflow generated by the fan blades. This facilitates the stripping of ions from the ends of the ionizing pins by the propelled air. Additionally, the outwardly orientation of the ionizing pins naturally allows the ions to be directed outward towards the fastest airflow and allows for the increased miniaturization of an ion air blower using the emitter of the present invention.

Abstract: An interconnect bus for a microelectromechanical system is disclosed. Various attributes for an electrical trace bus that facilitate the routing of signals throughout at least a portion of the system and/or the layout of the microelectromechanical system on a wafer are disclosed.

Abstract: A tray for handling and retaining a plurality of components, wherein the tray has a rigid body portion and an elastomeric contact layer. The contact layer has a planar upper surface for contacting and retaining the components, and may be formed from a thermoplastic material having a surface energy between 20 dyne/cm and 100 dyne/cm, a hardness of between about Shore A15 and Shore D75, and a surface electrical resistivity of between about 1×104 ohms/square and 1×1012 ohms/square. The material for the contact layer may be urethane, polybutylene terephthalate, polyolefin, polyethylene terephthalate, styrenic block co-polymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, polyether block polyamide, or polypropylene/crosslinked EDPM rubber.

Abstract: An ESD protection circuit for touch button aims at protecting the touch sensor IC located in the button key from damage by electrostatic discharge. The button key has a touch control section that extends to form a first point corresponding to a second point of a discharge section. Applying the point discharge principle, the first point and the second point generate point discharge, thereby the electrostatic discharge is channeled to the ground circuit and the touch sensor IC may be protected from damage.

Abstract: The invention teaches improved materials and processes for production of structures to shield against ingress of egress of electromagnetic radiation. The structures and processes taught are based on the recognition and use of directly electroplateable resins. The directly electroplateable resins are combined with electrodeposited metal-based coatings to result in uniquely suitable structures to achieve radiation shielding. Fabrication and compositional flexibility of directly electroplateable resins and low cost material possibilities contribute to the unique suitability of directly electroplateable resins in the production of improved electromagnetic radiation shields.

Abstract: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) elements facilitate protection of electronic components from ESD events. The ESD element includes a pair of spark gaps between a first side and second side of the ESD element. The first side of the ESD element includes a peaked portion and a substantially planar portion. The second side of the ESD element includes a peaked portion opposite the substantially planar portion of the first side and a substantially planar portion opposite the peaked portion of the first side. This asymmetry facilitates use of peaked emitters regardless of the polarity of the charge applied to the ESD element while further facilitating the use of more optimized receiver surfaces opposite the emitters.

Abstract: The attenuation of the stray current impulse limits the capacitive leakage. The value of the inductance, coupled to the parasitic capacitance of the charge, creates a reactive filter effect. Since the effect is reactive, the impulse energy is not absorbed. The energy is therefore redistributed in time, but since the intensity of the tension is greatly diminished, the coupling through the capacitances is diminished. The apparatus comprises a core which includes 1, 2, 3 or 4 coils. The apparatus is typically a high quality reactance which includes a low reactive value in opposition of the line current (residual mode) and a high reactive value for the circulation of the parallel current (common mode).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an anisotropically conductive sheet that exhibits conductivity in its thickness-wise direction, and is suitably used as a connector. The anisotropically conductive sheet of the first feature may comprise a plurality of columner conductive parts extending in the thickness-wise direction and a semiconductive part that exhibits semiconductivity in its plane direction. In the sheet, respective conductive parts may be surrounded by the semiconductive part with an insulating part therebetween. The sheet may comprise conductive particles contained in a sheet member exhibiting semiconductivity in a state oriented so as to be arranged in the thickness-wise direction thereof. The sheet of the second feature has a static charge-eliminating layer integrally provided on the surface of a sheet member. The sheet of the third feature has a conductive part for static-charge elimination to be connected to a ground. The sheet can inhibit static electricity from being accumulated on the surface thereof.

Abstract: A structure and method is disclosed for dissipating electrostatic charges comprising an insulating layer between and over a plurality of conductive plates, wherein the insulating layer isolates the conductive plates and protects the conductive plates from damage, and wherein the insulating layer comprises a conductive discharge grid adjacent the conductive plates.

Abstract: A personal grounding system for collecting and removing unnatural electrical charges from a human body includes a grounding pad having a layer of carbon fibers, and a conductor substantially extending across the layer in conductive contact with the carbon fibers. A ground lead is conductively coupled to the grounding pad conductor at one end thereof and conductively coupled to a grounded anchor at a second end thereof. Preferably, the grounded anchor is placed directly into the earth, although in certain applications constitutes a metal grounding component. The system may include a wall plate in conductive connection with the grounded anchor. The ground lead is removably attached to the wall plate via a connector attached thereto. The grounding pad may be configured to be a sleeping pad, seat pad, or strap or patch attachable to the human body.

Abstract: A conductive floor mat is disclosed for collecting process particles and grounding the electrostatic charge accumulated on operators who stand on the mat. The conductive floor mat includes a frame assembly, a plurality of parallel spaced ribs, a plurality of parallel spaced supports and grounding wires. The frame assembly includes four frame members and a bottom surface. At least one of the four frame members has an angled top surface. Both ends of the ribs and supports are mounted to the opposite of the frame members. The supports are perpendicularly fixed to the ribs for increasing the supporting capacity thereon. The grounding wires are extending from the frame assembly to discharge the electrostatic charge accumulated on the operators.

Abstract: A method for testing packaged integrated circuits (ICs) having bent or broken leads. A lower portion of each lead is cut to leave a stub located close to the package body of the damaged IC. The damaged IC is then mounted onto a probe card having upward-facing probes that contact the lead stubs. Test signals are then transmitted between an IC tester and the damaged IC through the probe card.

Abstract: The present invention is about a mechanism in the a container such as a FIBC, which enables the immediate neutralization of the electrostatic charges generated during filling, emptying or transporting of the containers. FIBCs are used to carry bulk solid powders, such as sugar, flour, starch and chemical substances.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge prevention device enabled latch may be employed on or with an enclosure including an access panel. The electrostatic discharge prevention device enabled latch includes a latch for retaining the access panel in a closed position. The latch may be disengaged by operation of a latch release member which functions to effect release or disengagement of the latch. A conductor receptacle is attached to the enclosure, typically in the proximity of the access panel. An electrostatic discharge prevention device including a ground strap and a conductive terminal are provided for use by an individual desiring to gain access through the access panel to service enclosed components or circuits. When the conductive terminal is inserted into the conductor receptacle, a latch release member is displaced disengaging the latch.

Abstract: A shorting switch eliminates arcing faults in power distribution equipment. The shorting switch includes a magnetic core having a pin member and an opening. A conductor is electrically connected between the first and second terminals and passes through the opening of the magnetic core. A switch member is pivotally mounted to the pin member of the magnetic core and is adapted to pivot toward and engage the conductor in response to arcing fault current flowing through the conductor. A third terminal is electrically interconnected with the switch member. A latch member has a first position, which holds the switch member apart from the conductor, and a second position, which releases the switch member to permit the switch member to pivot toward the magnetic core and engage the conductor in response to the arcing fault current. A solenoid unlatches the latch member in response to an activation signal.

Abstract: A portal site server system provides services of service systems to user terminals of users via at least one network. The portal site server system includes a user profile registering at least communication methods to the users, a communication priority table registering a priority order of the communication methods, a mechanism for making an inquiry to a specific user by a communication method which has a highest priority and is selected from the communication methods registered in the user profile depending on the communication priority table, when a service request is received from the specific user and an inquiry to the specific user is required, and a mechanism for updating the user profile based on information received from the specific user in response to the inquiry.

Abstract: A lightning suppression attenuator including an enclosure having an interior volume and a coil of conductive wire received within the interior volume of the enclosure. The coil has a first lead extending outwardly through a first opening of the enclosure and a second lead extending outwardly of a second opening in the enclosure. A conductive grit fills a portion of the enclosure. The coil has a central void with turns of wire extending around the central void. The first lead is connected to a first discharge grounding system. The second lead is connected to a second discharge grounding system. The rigid foam material is affixed within the enclosure around the conductive grit and over the coil.

Abstract: An article for dissipating accumulated static charges from a substantially insulated surface. The article comprises a single layer elongate conductor, having opposing ends, and at least one fastener located to join the opposing ends together to provide a continuous conductive loop in contact with the substantially insulated surface. The fastener further provides electrical connection to a ground cord for removal of accumulated static charge from the substantially insulated surface. A fastener may be either electrically conductive or electrically insulating provided it facilitates contact between the elongate conductor and a conductive portion of a ground cord.