Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner devices with 3/2 configuration having driver electrodes
US7517505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/14
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner systems and methods are provided. A system includes at least one emitter electrode and at least a one collector (and likely, at least a pair of collector electrodes) that are downstream from the emitter electrode. An insulated driver electrode is located adjacent a collector electrode, and where there is at least a pair of collector electrodes, between each pair of collector electrodes. A high voltage source provides a voltage potential to the at least one of the emitter electrode and the collector electrode(s), to thereby provide a potential different therebetween. The insulated driver electrode(s) may or may not be at a same voltage potential as the emitter electrode, but should be at a different voltage potential than the collector electrode(s).
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