Kitchen hood filtration apparatus
US6235090A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S55/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A kitchen hood filtration system having improved odor removal properties includes an electrostatic precipitator having negative corona which generates ozone. The ozone interacts with odor-producing moieties to help eliminate the odors. The filtration system also includes a grease remover, an odor remover which utilizes the ozone, and a fan which drives kitchen effluent through the hood filtration system.
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