Electrostatic grounding system for a manually operated fluid dispenser

A device for grounding an electrically conductive needle of a dispenser, the device comprising:

• an electrically conductive receptacle engaging and electrically connected to the needle;
• and
• electrical conductive means electrically connected to the conductive receptacle for electrically grounding the receptacle the receptacle including an electrically conductive tube through which the needle is inserted, and
• at least one electrically conductive prong within and coupled to the electrically conductive tube, wherein the prong is resiliently biased into contact with the needle.

A device for grounding an electrically conductive needle of a dispenser, the device comprising:

• an electrically conductive receptacle engaging and electrically connected to the needle;
• and
• electrical conductive means electrically connected to the conductive receptacle for electrically grounding the receptacle, the receptacle including a clip configured for holding the needle, the clip including a body defining an opening for receiving the needle, and a finger projecting from the body into the opening, wherein the finger clamps
• the needle against the body.

A system for applying fluids onto a surface in electrical contact with a magnetic head, the system comprising:

• a syringe having a conductive needle through which fluid is dispensed onto the surface and a barrel for being grasped by an operator;
• an electrically conductive attachment coupled to the syringe, the attachment including:
• an electrically conductive receptacle engaging and electrically connected to the needle;
• an electrically conductive mounting member configured for attachment to the barrel of the syringe as to be grasped by the operator when the operator dispenses fluids onto the disc drive surface;
• and
• an electrical conductor extending from the mounting member to the receptacle so that the conductive needle and the conductive mounting member are at the same potential;
• and
• an electrically conductive glove for being worn by the operator and for electrically contacting the electrically conductive mounting member, wherein the electrically conductive glove is grounded.