Method and composition for lightning protection

Abstract

A particulate composition suitable for protection against lightning is disclosed. The particulate composition comprises of a particulate matter comprising a mineral compound, preferably black tourmaline, capable of emitting negatively charged ions continuously, a grinding auxiliary agent, and a liquid medium. The particulate composition is embedded in a substrate, coating or mixed into the granules of composite roofing to protect people, objects and structures from lightning by developing a negatively charged cloaking shield to prevent the attraction of negatively charged lightning from striking. The composition infused or applied on a subject continuously emits negative ions sufficiently producing a protective electromagnetic cloaking shield restricting the wicking action of positive ions up from ground surface and thereby restricting the formation of positive streamers that reach upwards towards the stepped leaders of lightning.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A particulate composition suitable for protection against lightning, the composition comprising of:
 a particulate matter comprising a mineral compound capable of emitting negatively charged ions continuously;   a grinding auxiliary agent; and   a liquid medium;   wherein the composition is embedded in a substrate, coating or mixed into the granules of composite roofing to protect people, objects and structures from lightning by developing a negatively charged cloaking shield to prevent the attraction of negatively charged lightning from striking.   
     
     
         2 . The particulate composition of  claim 1 , wherein the particulate matter comprises black tourmaline powder. 
     
     
         3 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein the black tourmaline powder is present in the composition in an amount of 10 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         4 . The particulate composition of  claim 1 , wherein the grinding auxiliary agent is present in the composition in an amount of 3 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         5 . The particulate composition of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid medium comprises de-ionized water which is present in the composition in an amount of 87 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         6 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein an average particle size of black tourmaline in the composition is 190 nm. 
     
     
         7 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein the composition when embedded in a substrate, coating or roofing granules continuously emits negative ions sufficiently producing a protective electromagnetic cloaking shield restricting the wicking action of positive ions up from ground surface and thereby restricting the formation of positive streamers that reach upwards towards the stepped leaders of lightning. 
     
     
         8 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein the composition when embedded in a substrate or coating emits far infrared waves such that a person using an article with a coating of the composition will be easier to find with thermal imaging equipment used by first responders and search and rescue teams. 
     
     
         9 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein the composition when embedded in a coating or roofing granules provides anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties. 
     
     
         10 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein the composition when embedded in a coating or roofing granules provide anti-fading properties. 
     
     
         11 . The particulate composition of  claim 2 , wherein articles and structures which may be infused with or protected by using the composition includes but not limited to paint, coatings, rigid or flexible article of clothing, landscaping materials, in the form of a tarp, hat, helmet, umbrella, outdoor gear, footwear, tree wrapping protection, foundation or flag pole wrapping system, lotion or aerosol, temporary or permanent platform, walkway, wind turbines or wind industry equipment, buildings, airports, airplanes, nautical and boating equipment, sports equipment, and sporting venues. 
     
     
         12 . A method of preparation of a particulate composition suitable for protection against lightning, the method comprising the steps of:
 mixing a particulate matter with a grinding auxiliary agent and a liquid medium in specific proportions to make a particulate mixture;   mechanically agitating the particulate mixture to make an initial dispersion;   grand milling the dispersion with a grinding media for a specific duration; and   cooling the dispersion to room temperature conditions.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the particulate matter comprises black tourmaline powder in an amount of 10 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the grinding auxiliary agent is present in the composition in an amount of 3 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the liquid medium comprises de-ionized water which is present in the composition in an amount of 87 wt % based on 100 wt % of the composition. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the dispersion is milled for a duration of three hours. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein an average particle size of black tourmaline in the composition after milling is 190 nm. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition is used for textile and clothing infusion. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition is used as a surface treatment agent, embedded in a substrate, paint, coating. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the composition is mixed into the granules of composite roofing.