Grounding system for a fiberscope
OwnerPatrick J. Campbellinventor
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Abstract
A grounding system for a fiberscope utilizing an electrically conductive braid surrounding at least a portion of a flexible hollow tube containing fiber optic bundles. The fiberscope also includes an electrically conductive member surrounding the bundle end. The system further possesses connections between the electrically conductive braid and the end member. An electrically conductive ferrule underlies and links the fiberscope housing and the electrically conductive braid. A conductor connects to the ferrule, extending to the exterior portion of the housing for accessibility to the user.
Claims14
A grounding system for a fiberscope having a relatively rigid electrically conductive housing, an image bundle end, and a flexible hollow tube therebetween, comprising:
- a. a electrically conductive braid surrounding at least a portion of the flexible hollow tube;
- b. a electrically conductive member forming a portion of the image bundle end in surrounding relationship;
- c. means for electrically connecting said electrically conductive braid to said electrically conductive member;
- d. an electrically conductive ferrule underlying and electrically connected to the electrically conductive housing;
- e. means for electrically connecting said electrically conductive braid to said electrically conductive ferrule;
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- f. a conductor having a first end portion and a second end portion, said first end portion electrically connected to said electrically conductive ferrule, said conductor extending from said electrically conductive ferrule, said second end portion of said conductor extending to the electrically conductive housing for access.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.