List of lightning rod patents — Below is a list of lightning rod patents (or lightning protector patents). These lightning rod patents describe devices that are part of lightning safety to protect tall or isolated structures (such as the roof of a building or the mast of a… … Wikipedia
Electrostatic discharge — (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. The term is usually used in the electronics and other industries to describe momentary unwanted currents that may cause damage… … Wikipedia
Discharge — in the context to expel or to let go may refer to: A military discharge, issued when a member of the armed forces is released from service Termination of employment, the end of an employee s duration with an employer A patient discharge, the… … Wikipedia
Astatic Corporation — The Astatic Corporation is a commercial audio products manufacturer located in Solon, Ohio USA. HistoryIn 1930, two amateur radio operators, C.M. Chorpening, W8WR (later W8MJM) and F.H. Woodworth, W8AHW began experimenting with different types of … Wikipedia
Lightning rod — A lightning rod (USA) or lightning conductor (UK) is a single component in a lightning protection system. In addition to rods placed at regular intervals on the highest portions of a structure, a lightning protection system typically includes a… … Wikipedia
Wick — may refer to: * Helmut Wick, World War II fighter Ace * Candle wick, the cord used in a candle or oil lamp * Denis Wick, trombonist and brass instrument teacher * Wick Airport, Scotland * Gian Carlo Wick, theoretical physicist * WICK, the call… … Wikipedia
List of Japanese military equipment of World War II — Infantry weapons= Rifles*Type 38 Rifle *Type 38 Cavalry Rifle *Type 44 Cavalry Rifle *Type 97 Sniper Rifle *Type 99 Rifle *Type 99 Sniper Rifle *Type I Rifle *TERA Rifles *Experimental Automatic Rifles (Type 5 rifle)Pistols*Type 26 9 mm Pistol… … Wikipedia
Spark-gap transmitter — A spark gap transmitter is a device for generating radio frequency electromagnetic waves. These devices served as the transmitters for most wireless telegraphy systems for the first three decades of radio (1887 ndash;1916) and the first… … Wikipedia
Iron Man's armor — refers to the powered metal suit worn by Tony Stark when he assumes his superhero role of Iron Man. The first version of the armor was created by Stark with the help of Ho Yinsen. Unlike most other superheroes, the appearance of Stark s armor has … Wikipedia
Lightning strike — Lightning strikes are electrical discharges caused by lightning, typically during thunderstorms.Humans can be hit by lightning directly when outdoors. Contrary to popular notion, there is no safe location outdoors. People have been struck in… … Wikipedia
