公开(公告)号：US20040120845A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-24

申请号：US10257196

申请日：2002-10-09

发明人： Richard S. Potember ,  Wayne A. Bryden

IPC分类号： A61L009/00 ,  A61L002/00 ,  B32B005/02

CPC分类号： A61L9/145 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L2209/212 ,  B01J19/123 ,  B64D13/00 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  F24F2003/1671 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  F24F2221/44

摘要： A method and apparatus is described for neutralizing airborne pathogens in ventilated air, and in heating or air conditioning systems. The pathogen neutralization system is effective against a wide spectrum of pathogens, it incorporates commercially available components, and it can be readily integrated into commercial HVAC systems where it neutralizes airborne pathogens in large volumes of ventilated air in real time without any chemical reagents. Typically, the system has a flow-through reaction chamber that contains a UV light source that emits short intense flashes of broad-spectrum UV light, a source of water vapor or spray, and an ozone generator. The system generates highly reactive ozone intermediates by irradiating ozone gas with UV light in the presence of water droplets or water vapor. The pathogens that can be neutralized by this system include bacteria, viruses, spores, fungi and parasites.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种用于在通风空气和加热或空调系统中中和空气传播病原体的方法和装置。 病原体中和系统对广泛的病原体有效，它结合了市售的组分，并且可以容易地集成到商业HVAC系统中，其中它们在没有任何化学试剂的情况下实时中和大量通风空气中的空气传播病原体。 通常，该系统具有流过反应室，该反应室包含发出广谱紫外光的强烈闪光的紫外光源，水蒸汽或喷雾源以及臭氧发生器。 该系统通过在水滴或水蒸汽的存在下用紫外线照射臭氧气体来产生高反应性的臭氧中间体。 可以被该系统中和的病原体包括细菌，病毒，孢子，真菌和寄生虫。

公开(公告)号：US06709484B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

申请人： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

发明人： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC分类号： B03C374

CPC分类号： B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

摘要： An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The bead-like member may be made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel may be symmetrically formed in the bead-like member, but preferably will be asymmetrical to create a mechanical moment and increased friction with the surface of the wire-like electrode being cleaned.

摘要翻译： 电动静电空调器包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US20030206839A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-06

申请号：US10074096

申请日：2002-02-12

发明人： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney JR.

IPC分类号： B01J019/08

CPC分类号： A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B60H3/0071 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

摘要： 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.

摘要翻译： 用于从空气中去除微粒的电动空调器产生不使用移动部件的气流。 气流经受设备内杀菌灯的紫外线辐射。 该护发素包括具有电极组件的离子发生器，该电极组件包括第一发射极阵列，第二集电极阵列和高压发生器。 该器件还可以包括位于第一阵列发射极电极上游的第三或前置或聚焦电极，和/或位于第二集电极阵列下游的尾电极和/或位于集电极之间的间隙电极，以及 /或具有增强的长度的增强发射极，以增加发射率。

公开(公告)号：US20030196887A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

申请人： Sharper Image Corporation

发明人： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy L. Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC分类号： H05F003/00 ,  B08B001/00

CPC分类号： B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

摘要： An electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The bead-like member may be made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel may be symmetrically formed in the bead-like member, but preferably will be asymmetrical to create a mechanical moment and increased friction with the surface of the wire-like electrode being cleaned.

摘要翻译： 电动静电空调包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US06632407B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-14

申请号：US09669253

申请日：2000-09-25

申请人： Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

发明人： Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC分类号： B01J1908

CPC分类号： B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

摘要： A personal electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter, and contains safe amounts of ozone.

摘要翻译： 个人电动静电空调器包括独立的离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧，并且包括用于增加输出空气流的湿度的保水元件。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 环状电极的表面通过开口平滑且连续，并进入空气流过的套环区域。 一个保水构件设置在输出气流周围，以增加输出空气的湿度，其基本上清除了颗粒物质，并且含有安全量的臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US20020122751A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-05

申请号：US10074103

申请日：2002-02-12

发明人： Robert J. Sinaiko ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC分类号： B01J019/08

CPC分类号： H01T23/00 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685

摘要： Air transporter-conditioner for removing particles from the air has a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly for creating an air flow and collecting particulates within the air flow as the air passes through the first and second electrode assembly. An embodiment of the device has dual inlet and dual outlet in order to enhance the airflow therethrough. An embodiment includes a collector electrode with multiple surfaces in order to enhance particle collection.

摘要翻译： 用于从空气中去除颗粒的空气传送器调节器具有第一电极组件和第二电极组件，用于在空气通过第一和第二电极组件时产生空气流并收集空气流中的微粒。 装置的一个实施例具有双入口和双出口，以便增强气流。 一个实施方案包括具有多个表面的收集​​电极以增强颗粒收集。

公开(公告)号：US20010004046A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-21

申请号：US09730499

申请日：2000-12-05

申请人： THE SHARPER IMAGE

发明人： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC分类号： C01B013/11 ,  B01J019/08

CPC分类号： B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

摘要： An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow nullUnull-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

摘要翻译： 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动移动的空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US6163098A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US232196

申请日：1999-01-14

申请人： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

发明人： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC分类号： B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  H02N11/00 ,  H02N1/00 ,  B03C3/00

CPC分类号： H02N11/006 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  B03C2201/10 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  F24F2003/1685

摘要： An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The conditioner may be sized to condition air in a closet, or may include an illumination source and be sized to be attached to an AC wall outlet to provide a night light function as well as a conditioning function. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more pin-like electrodes and the second array comprises one or more washer-like electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

摘要翻译： 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 调节器的尺寸可以调节壁橱中的空气，或者可以包括照明源，并且其尺寸设置成连接到AC壁式插座，以提供夜光功能以及调节功能。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括一个或多个针状电极，第二阵列包括一个或多个垫圈状电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US5904896A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-18

申请号：US968901

申请日：1997-11-06

申请人： Alan V. L. High

发明人： Alan V. L. High

IPC分类号： F24F3/16 ,  F24F9/00 ,  A61L9/015 ,  B03C3/019

CPC分类号： F24F3/16 ,  F24F9/00 ,  F24F2003/1685

摘要： An air filtration and purification system, particularly adapted for treating contaminated air within a preselected zone of a building interior space, includes a filter and purifier unit comprising first and second stage particle filters, an odor neutralizer comprising an ozone generator, an activated carbon adsorbent media for extracting gaseous compositions exposed to the ozone injected into the airflow stream and an ultrahigh efficiency final stage particle filter. All filter units and the ozone generator are disposed in a cabinet together with one or more air propulsion fans interposed between the second stage particle filter and the adsorbent media. The system is particularly configured for removing air containing tobacco smoke and other contaminants from smoking areas of restaurants and other places of business and may be configured to return purified and odorized air through ceiling ducts to form an air curtain defining the zone.

摘要翻译： 特别适于处理建筑物内部空间的预选区域内的受污染空气的空气过滤和净化系统包括过滤器和净化器单元，其包括第一和第二级颗粒过滤器，气味中和器，其包括臭氧发生器，活性炭吸附剂介质 用于提取暴露于注入到气流流中的臭氧的气体组合物和超高效率的最终级粒子滤波器。 所有过滤器单元和臭氧发生器与插入在第二级颗粒过滤器和吸附剂介质之间的一个或多个空气推进风扇一起设置在机柜中。 该系统特别构造成用于从餐馆和其他营业场所的吸烟区域除去含有烟草烟雾和其它污染物的空气，并且可以被配置为通过天花板管道返回净化和加臭的空气，以形成限定该区域的气帘。

公开(公告)号：US5752878A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-19

申请号：US540668

申请日：1995-10-11

申请人： Alexander Balkany

发明人： Alexander Balkany

IPC分类号： F24F3/044 ,  F24F3/16

CPC分类号： F24F3/044 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  F24F2003/1685

摘要： An air processing plant for a building transports air from rooms through first air ducts to a central and from there back to the rooms through second air ducts. Several consecutive ozone generators or ultraviolet light sources are arranged in the second air ducts. Ozone and nitrogen oxide catalyzers are arranged at the exits of the second air ducts. This arrangement allows to keep a large part of the duct system under ozone. In contrast to conventional plants, the maximum ozone concentration can therefore be lower while the formation of new germs is prevented.

摘要翻译： 用于建筑物的空气处理设备通过第二空气管道将空气从房间通过第一空气管道输送到中央并从那里返回到房间。 几个连续的臭氧发生器或紫外光源被布置在第二个空气管道中。 臭氧和氮氧化物催化剂布置在第二空气管道的出口处。 这种布置允许将管道系统的大部分保持在臭氧下。 与常规植物相反，因此可以防止最大的臭氧浓度降低，同时防止新的细菌的形成。