Electrostatic discharge control and isolation system for spraying systems
US9085008B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05F3/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid dispensing device includes an electrostatic discharge protection system. Accumulation and discharge of electrostatic energy created by operation of the device is reduced or prevented by the electrostatic discharge protection system without an earth ground connection. The electrostatic discharge protection system may include a number of features, such as a static wick, non-conductive components that electrically isolate the spray tip of the device, nonconductive isolation barriers, nonconductive fluid reservoir and suction tube components, a nonconductive coating of a control valve component, and a nonconductive spring retainer of the control valve.
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