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US 5,699,818 AGranted
Personal safety system
AssigneeLightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc.
InventorRoy B. Carpenter, Jr.
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Abstract
A lightning shield reduces the chance for a direct hit on a person by placing an inverted hemispherical dome over the person's head and shoulders. The dome has a conductive covering, preferably a wire mesh. The dome thwarts ground leaders from completing a circuit to a descending lightning streamer from a cloud. Embodiments include umbrellas, backpack models, balloons, and mini-shelters.
Claims6
A lightning shield comprising:
- a hemispherical dome having a smooth outer surface approximating a perfect hemisphere having a diameter large enough to cover a user's shoulders and head;
- said outer surface further comprising a conductive material;
- a support means functioning to support the hemispherical dome over a person's head and shoulders;
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- a lightning ground streamer prevention means comprising a smooth, domed metallic surface on said hemispherical dome.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.