ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,753,547, issued on Oct. 6.
"Method and composition for lightning protection" was invented by Kevin Amsberry (Denver).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 neg...