Electro-kinetic device with enhanced anti-microorganism capability
US6544485B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F8/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic device generates an output airflow that is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The airflow preferably is created electro-kinetically by coupling high voltage pulses across an electrode system that includes small radius first array electrodes and larger radius second array electrodes. The airflow is also accompanied by generation of ions and/or ozone. If desired, airflow may be created with a fan instead of, or to augment, electro-kinetic generation. The device optionally includes a moisture-containing material whose proximity to the airflow can augment humidity in the airflow.
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