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Lightning protection device

  • US 5,453,899 A
  • Filed: 04/05/1993
  • Issued: 09/26/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A lightning protection apparatus for protecting equipment that is normally connected to an electrical circuit, comprising:

  • a. means for connecting the apparatus to the electrical circuit and a means for connecting a piece of electrical equipment to the apparatus,b. means for establishing electrical connection between the apparatus connecting means and the equipment connecting means,c. means for detecting the presence of an electric storm in the vicinity of the apparatus, andd. means responsive to the detection means for interrupting the electrical connection between the apparatus and the equipment and interposing insulation therebetween.

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