Plasma generation and use of plasma generation apparatus
US8980190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/2418
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plasma generating apparatus comprises a first, powered electrode and a second electrode structure located in front of the first electrode. An insulating layer is interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode structure. The second electrode structure has a plurality of second electrode portions defining gap portions therebetween. The width of the gap portions is w. The second electrode portions each have a forward surface and the gap portions each having a forward surface, the height difference between the forward surface of each second electrode portion and the forward surfaces of the adjacent gap portions being h, and wherein h is at most 1 mm and the ratio w/h is at least 1. Thus, the forward surfaces of the second electrode portions and the forward surfaces of the gap portions together provide a smooth topography. The plasma generated by the apparatus (in air or other oxygen-containing gas) forms ozone, which can be used to treat foodstuffs, for example. The smooth topography allows substantially all of the plasma to be generated inside a package whose wall is pressed towards the second electrode structure.
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