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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2004
Jay C. Sinnett, Greenville, SC (US);
Arthur Metcalf, Kentville, CA;
George P. O'brien, Piedmont, SC (US);
Jay C. Sinnett, Greenville, SC (US);
Arthur Metcalf, Kentville, CA;
George P. O'Brien, Piedmont, SC (US);
Michelin Recherche Et Technique, Granges-Paccot, CH;
Abstract
Disclosed are apparatus and methodologies for protecting tire electronics from electrical discharge damage during a tire inspection procedure. Aspects of different embodiments of the disclosed subject matter relate to various techniques for providing protection from high-voltage discharge for tire electronics devices. Exemplary techniques disclosed correspond to methodologies for preventing contact with a high-voltage source, controlling conditions produced by contact with high-voltage sources, or nullifying effects of contact with high-voltage sources.