Patent ID: 8864141
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: B29C,B29K,F05C,F16J

Abstract:
1. A blade seal comprising: a base; a tip; a first part formed from a non-conductive material, wherein said non-conductive material is elastomeric which extends continuously from the base to the tip; a second part formed from a conductive material, wherein said conductive material is elastomeric mixed with conductive filler which extends continuously from the base to the tip; wherein a path of highest conductivity across the sealing member is provided by the conductive filler within the second part and not the first part; and, wherein the first part is arranged to engage a component at the tip of the blade seal to form an environmental seal with the component, and the second part is arranged to engage the component at the tip of the blade seal to form an electrical connection with the component.