This application is directed to dielectric isolation of fluid conveyance systems both Aerospace and Industrial. The dielectric isolator 5 serves to both prevent high voltage surges transitioning down the conveyance distribution system and second as a means to conduct fluid under pressure. This application address the limitations of current art by approaching the challenge as a pure electrical solution. High resistance precision electrical elements 10 are integrated into a one piece high dielectric material housing 15 which embodies the required end fitting interface. Conductive end collars 20 bonded in position to housing 15 and in contact with resistive elements 10, provides the means for conducting electrical energy to the system interface fitting, coupling or connection. The application provides precision resistance from one unit to the next with built in triple redundancy for high life expectation. The application has the ability to withstand high voltage surge up to 30,000 Volts and by virtue of integrated end ferrules eliminates internal arcing and provides a leak proof design.

Examples provide a seat assembly, a system including the seat assembly and a method for reducing electromagnetic interference in an aircraft. A seat assembly for an aircraft includes a frame having a base and a support member operatively coupled to the base. A seat is coupled to the base and a first side of the support member. The seat includes a conductive substrate layer configured to absorb electrical charges.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) brushes are described. An ESD brush includes a base (102) and a plurality of bristles(104-1, 104-2, 104-3, . . . , 104-n, 304-1, 304-2) integrated with the base(102).

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) brushes are described. An ESD brush includes a base (102) and a plurality of bristles(104-1, 104-2, 104-3, . . . , 104-n, 304-1, 304-2) integrated with the base(102).

A conductive fastening system, a fastened assembly, and a method of fastening an assembly composed of layers of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (“CFRP”) and/or metallic material includes fasteners with an electrically conductive coating and electrically conductive gap filler materials between the fasteners and sidewalls of holes formed through the layers of the assembly. The sidewalls of the holes are coated with the electrically conductive gap filler material by abrading, injection or spraying. The fasteners with the electrically conductive coating are inserted through the holes. The conductive coating on the fasteners and electrically conductive gap filler material work together to enhance electrical conductivity between the fastener and assembly. The conductive coating also acts as a lubricant to reduce the amount of force required to insert the fastener into the hole thereby reducing damage to the assembly.

Provided is a method for making a composite structure with exposed conductive fibers. The exposed conductive fibers can be used for static dissipation. In the present method, a liquid, gum, gel, or impermeable film mask is applied to the conductive fiber material. The mask functions to prevent infiltration of curable liquid resin into the conductive fiber material. The masked conductive fiber material is incorporated into the composite structure, along with structural fiber material. The liquid resin is cured. The mask material and cured resin are removed from the masked areas, thereby exposing the conductive fiber material. The exposed conductive fiber material can collect and drain electrostatic charges. The present method can be used to make storage tanks and other objects that require electrostatic charge dissipation.

Provided is a method for making a composite structure with exposed conductive fibers. The exposed conductive fibers can be used for static dissipation. In the present method, a liquid, gum, gel, or impermeable film mask is applied to the conductive fiber material. The mask functions to prevent infiltration of curable liquid resin into the conductive fiber material. The masked conductive fiber material is incorporated into the composite structure, along with structural fiber material. The liquid resin is cured. The mask material and cured resin are removed from the masked areas, thereby exposing the conductive fiber material. The exposed conductive fiber material can collect and drain electrostatic charges. The present method can be used to make storage tanks and other objects that require electrostatic charge dissipation.

A Conductive Lightning Protective Screen (CLPS) and a method for fabricating the CLPS is provided, wherein the CLPS includes a screen structure having a structure thickness of between about 0.002 inches and about 0.006 inches, wherein the screen structure includes a plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of openings are defined by a plurality of sidewalls each having a sidewall width of between about 0.005 inches and 0.009 inches, wherein each of the plurality of openings shares at least one sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls of an adjacent opening. Moreover, each of the plurality of openings includes an opening width and an opening length of substantially equal size, and wherein each of the plurality of openings include a plurality of substantially equal internal angles.

A Conductive Lightning Protective Screen (CLPS) and a method for fabricating the CLPS is provided, wherein the CLPS includes a screen structure having a structure thickness of between about 0.002 inches and about 0.006 inches, wherein the screen structure includes a plurality of openings. Each of the plurality of openings are defined by a plurality of sidewalls each having a sidewall width of between about 0.005 inches and 0.009 inches, wherein each of the plurality of openings shares at least one sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls of an adjacent opening. Moreover, each of the plurality of openings includes an opening width and an opening length of substantially equal size, and wherein each of the plurality of openings include a plurality of substantially equal internal angles.

An air gap metal tip structure is provided for (ESD) protection. The structure includes first and second metal tips disposed along at least one horizontal axis that is parallel to a upper substrate and a lower substrate. The structure includes an air chamber formed between the upper and lower substrate within which the first metal tip and the second metal tip are disposed. The air chamber includes a portion between points of the metal tips. The structure includes an under fill level disposed between the lower and upper substrates, and above one or more layers having the metal tips. Oxygen trapped in the air chamber is converted into ozone responsive to an arc between the metal tips to dissipate the arc, and the ozone is decomposed back into the oxygen responsive to an absence of the arc between the metal tips to maintain the ESD protection for subsequent arcs.