Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner device with enhanced housing configuration and enhanced anti-microorganism capability
US6911186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F8/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. The device can also include a third or leading or focus electrode located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes, and/or an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, and/or an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.
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