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Electric discharge device

US5334347A · kind A · utility

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29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1992
Grant dateAug 2, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60H3/0078
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention are found in an electric discharge device comprising an envelope containing an electrode, a vaporizable material, and means for regulating the internal thermal condition so as to increase radiation output while improving the lifetime of the device. Further according to the invention, an electric discharge device is adapted to provide air sterilization in a vehicle's air conditioning system.

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