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Electrostatic discharge protection device

  • US 5,812,357 A
  • Filed: 10/11/1996
  • Issued: 09/22/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/11/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An electrostatic discharge protection device for selectively inhibiting electrostatic charge accumulation on an electronic device having a conductor comprising a plurality of wires attached thereto wherein each of the wires is terminated with a respective one of a plurality of spaced pads, each pad having a surface, the electrostatic discharge protection device comprising:

  • a connector adapted to mate with the electrostatic discharge protection device; and

    grounding means for providing an electrical connection between the plurality of spaced pads in an operative position and for providing electrical isolation between the plurality of spaced pads in an inoperative position, the grounding means being reversibly actuable from the operative position to the inoperative position by connecting the conductor to the connector such that the connector is mechanically interposed between the grounding means and the spaced pads.

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