| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 8124182 |
Application of insulating coating |
February 28, 2012 |
| Systems and methods for discontinuously applying an insulating primer to a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) component are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for mitigating electrical surface discharges from a CFRP component includes first applying an insulating primer to a meta |
| 7969706 |
Lightning protection system for aircraft composite structure |
June 28, 2011 |
| A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. Th |
| 7898785 |
Lightning protection system for an aircraft composite structure |
March 1, 2011 |
| An apparatus comprises a wall, an internal structure, and a fastener. The wall has a conductive surface and a countersunk hole. The countersunk hole passes through the internal structure. The fastener has an interference fit within the countersunk hole. |
| 7599164 |
Lightning protection system for aircraft composite structure |
October 6, 2009 |
| A lightning-protected conductive composite fuel tank includes a conductive material arrayed on an outer surface to at least partially cover a fastener centerline. Through holes extend along the fastener centerline through the conductive material and the underlying fuel tank shell. These |
