Process and apparatus for reducing the difference in electric potential between a flying hovercraft and earth ground
OwnerRichard F. Honigsbauminventor
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Abstract
The risk of electrocution by first contact with a hovercraft is eliminated by first establishing an alternate path for electric charge between the hovercraft and earth ground via an electrically conducting liquid stream.
Claims9
An apparatus for reducing the difference in electric potential between a flying hovercraft and earth ground, and comprising a means for producing a stream of electrically conducting liquid that bridges at least the air gap between said hovercraft and earth ground, and a means for transporting said electrically conducting liquid to said means for producing a stream.
A process for reducing the difference in electric potential between a flying hovercraft and earth ground, and comprising producing a stream of electrically conducting liquid that:
- (a) is in electrically conducting relation with said hovercraft,
- (b) flows in the direction from said hovercraft toward earth ground, and
- (c) bridges at least the air gap between said hovercraft and earth ground.
A process for reducing the difference in electric potential between a flying hovercraft and earth ground, and comprising producing a stream of electrically conducting liquid that:
- (a) is in electrically conducting relation with said earth ground,
- (b) flows in the direction toward said hovercraft from a location remote from said hovercraft, and
- (c) bridges at least the air gap between said hovercraft and earth ground.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.