US 11,936,149 B1
Flange tab apparatus and methods of use
Christien Robert Stone, Vulcan (CA)
Assigned to POWERS CORROSION INC., Vulcan (CA)
Appl. No. 18/554,887
Filed by POWERS CORROSION INC., Vulcan (CA)
PCT Filed Apr. 7, 2022, PCT No. PCT/CA2022/050531
§ 371(c)(1), (2) Date Oct. 11, 2023,
PCT Pub. No. WO2022/217339, PCT Pub. Date Oct. 20, 2022.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/174,939, filed on Apr. 14, 2021.
Int. Cl. H01R 4/30 (2006.01); F16L 25/01 (2006.01); H01R 4/64 (2006.01); H01R 43/26 (2006.01)
CPC H01R 4/643 (2013.01) [F16L 25/01 (2013.01); H01R 4/304 (2013.01); H01R 43/26 (2013.01)] 15 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for establishing electrical continuity between at least two electrically conductive structures, the at least two electrically conductive structures each having an electrically conductive portion, the apparatus comprising:
a flange tab for operably connecting the apparatus to a first of the at least two structures, the flange tab comprising a first end, a second end, and at least one aperture for connecting the apparatus to the electrically conductive portion of the first of the at least two structures, the aperture being positioned between the first and second end and defining a sidewall having a diameter,
at least two concentric discs removably mounted in series within the aperture, the at least two concentric discs increasing in diameter as the discs progress from a centre disc towards an outer disc adjacent the sidewall of the aperture,
an electrical lead connector for operably connecting the apparatus to a second of the at least two structures,
wherein connection of the apparatus to the first and second of the at least two structures establishes electrical continuity therebetween.