Air-tight and water-tight electrical bonding device
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1. An electrical bonding device comprising:
- a) a metallic body having an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner perimeter surrounding a hole, an outer perimeter, and a plurality of teeth extending axially from the upper surface and the lower surface between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter;
b) an inner seal on the upper surface of the body, located radially inward of the teeth;
c) an inner seal on the lower surface of the body, located radially inward of the teeth;
d) an outer seal on the upper surface of the body, located between the teeth and the outer perimeter of the body; and
e) an outer seal on the lower surface of the body, located between the teeth and the outer perimeter of the body.
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Abstract
A bonding device electrically bonds metallic surfaces through serrated metal teeth which embed into each metal surface as a fastener is tightened. A sealing material circumferentially outward and inward from the teeth create an air-tight and water-tight seal around the teeth, protecting the bonding location. The device can have an extended central collar extending axially from the through-hole in the center of the device, which will allow it to be installed in holes, or on a stud without the use of adhesives or other retaining methods.
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1. An electrical bonding device comprising:
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a) a metallic body having an upper surface, a lower surface, an inner perimeter surrounding a hole, an outer perimeter, and a plurality of teeth extending axially from the upper surface and the lower surface between the inner perimeter and the outer perimeter; b) an inner seal on the upper surface of the body, located radially inward of the teeth; c) an inner seal on the lower surface of the body, located radially inward of the teeth; d) an outer seal on the upper surface of the body, located between the teeth and the outer perimeter of the body; and e) an outer seal on the lower surface of the body, located between the teeth and the outer perimeter of the body. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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