Static charge neutralizer and process

USRE31382E · kind E · reissue

Assignee

• E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Edward J. Moore · Woodbury, US
• John Owens · Avon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 1981
• Grant date: Sep 13, 1983
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2001

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A device is disclosed for neutralizing static charge generated in a moving web of dielectric material. A conductive bare wire is impressed with an AC voltage of 3000 to 10,000 volts at a frequency of 40-70 Hertz and located near the web.