公开(公告)号：US08083835B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US13062580

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

IPC: B01D53/84 ,  F24F3/16

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A system and related method for purifying indoor air comprising: a filter bed comprising a growing medium suitable for growing plants rooted therein and configured to be capable of sustaining an airflow therethrough between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof; a micro-irrigation system comprising a plurality of irrigation source outlets for delivering water to the filter bed in a substantially-uniform fashion; an active region of the filter bed comprising that region of the filter bed configured so as to substantially have the airflow flowing therethrough; and micro-irrigation system configured such that water therefrom is capable of being projected so as to reach at least 50% of a top surface area of the active region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化室内空气的系统和相关方法，包括：过滤床，其包括适于种植植物的生长培养基并构造成能够在其顶表面和其底表面之间保持气流; 微灌系统包括多个用于以大致均匀的方式将水输送到过滤床的冲洗源出口; 所述过滤床的有源区域包括所述过滤床的所述区域，所述区域构造成基本上具有流过其中的气流; 微灌系统构造成使得其中的水能够被投影以达到活性区域的顶表面积的至少50％。

公开(公告)号：US20130297335A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：US13858851

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark

IPC: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/22

CPC classification number: G06Q40/08 ,  G06Q50/22

Abstract: A method by which an organization with plurality of employees and/or insureds and/or members takes steps intended to reduce its costs for providing healthcare, by establishing a wellness and prevention program which comprises at least one of the following: paying for costs of installing plant air purifiers in a workplace of said employees and/or insureds and/or members; paying for costs of installing plant air purifiers in places of residence of said employees and/or insureds; wherein: said plant air purifiers include a mechanism for forcing air to pass through a filter bed thereof in which said plants are rooted.

Abstract translation: 通过建立包括以下至少之一的健康和预防计划的方式，具有多个雇员和/或被保险人和/或成员的组织采取旨在降低其提供医疗保健成本的步骤：支付安装费用 所述员工和/或被保险人和/或成员在工作地点的工厂空气净化器; 支付在工作人员和/或被保险人的居住地点安装工厂空气净化器的费用; 其中：所述植物空气净化器包括用于迫使空气通过其中所述植物扎根的过滤床的机构。

公开(公告)号：US08894741B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13060668

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark

IPC: B01D47/00 ,  B01D53/14 ,  A01G31/00 ,  A01M7/00 ,  A01G25/00 ,  F24F3/16 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D53/84

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A plant air purifier and associated method for purifying air, comprising: at least one grow container; a filter bed comprising a surface which is horizontal within 20 degrees of a horizontal plane; at least one plant which grows within the filter bed; a reservoir for containing water for watering the at least one plant; a mechanical watering device which waters the filter bed from the top down; a pump for pumping water from the reservoir to and through the mechanical watering device; and an air propulsion mechanism for propelling air through the filter bed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化空气的植物空气净化器和相关方法，包括：至少一个生长容器; 滤床，其包括在水平面的20度内水平的表面; 至少一个在滤床内生长的植物; 用于容纳用于浇灌至少一个植物的水的储存器; 过滤床从上到下的机械浇水装置; 用于将水从储存器泵送并通过机械浇水装置的泵; 以及用于推动空气通过过滤床的空气推进机构。

公开(公告)号：US09010019B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13580159

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark

IPC: A01G9/16 ,  F24F3/16 ,  B01D53/84

CPC classification number: F24F3/16 ,  B01D53/84 ,  B01D2259/4508 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A plant air purifying enclosure, or “PAPE,” contained within an unconditioned space, either within or outside a building, containing therein a plant air purifier, which is used to purify air using plants and microbes growing therein. The PAPE enclosure itself receives poor indoor quality air from within structure where the PAPE is located or from a structure close by along with thermal energy which keeps the plant air purifier enclosure at a suitable temperature for the plants and air cleaning microbes within the air purifier. Poor air enters the enclosure, is purified by the plants and microbes, and returns in purified form back to the habitable space from which it was taken. This lowers the amount of outside air needed for ventilation purposes and so lessens a building's overall energy consumption while providing efficiently for naturally purified air. Fundamentally, the object of this invention is to specify devices, systems and methods to house/enclose plant purifiers in such a way that they can readily be deployed on a wide scale.

Abstract translation: 包含在建筑物内部或外部的无条件空间内的植物空气净化箱或“PAPE”，其中包含植物空气净化器，其用于使用生长在其中的植物和微生物净化空气。 PAPE机箱本身从PAPE所在的结构内部接收到较差的室内质量空气，或者接近与热能相关的结构，使得机组空气净化器外壳处于空气净化器内的植物和空气净化微生物的合适温度。 不良空气进入外壳，被植物和微生物净化，并以纯化的形式返回到被摄体的可居住空间。 这会降低通风所需的外部空气量，从而降低建筑物的整体能源消耗，同时有效提供天然纯化空气。 本质上，本发明的目的是指定容纳/封闭植物净化器的装置，系统和方法，使得它们可以容易地被广泛部署。

公开(公告)号：US20120090232A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13334260

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

IPC: A01G9/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A system and related method for purifying indoor air comprising: a filter bed comprising a growing medium suitable for growing plants rooted therein and configured to be capable of sustaining an airflow therethrough between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof; a micro-irrigation system comprising a plurality of irrigation source outlets for delivering water to the filter bed in a substantially-uniform fashion; an active region of the filter bed comprising that region of the filter bed configured so as to substantially have the airflow flowing therethrough; and micro-irrigation system configured such that water therefrom is capable of being projected so as to reach at least 50% of a top surface area of the active region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化室内空气的系统和相关方法，包括：过滤床，其包括适于种植植物的生长培养基并构造成能够在其顶表面和其底表面之间保持气流; 微灌系统包括多个用于以大致均匀的方式将水输送到过滤床的冲洗源出口; 所述过滤床的有源区域包括所述过滤床的所述区域，所述区域构造成基本上具有流过其中的气流; 微灌系统构造成使得其中的水能够被投影以达到活性区域的顶表面积的至少50％。

公开(公告)号：US20110162273A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13062580

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

IPC: A01G25/00 ,  A01G9/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A system and related method for purifying indoor air comprising: a filter bed comprising a growing medium suitable for growing plants rooted therein and configured to be capable of sustaining an airflow therethrough between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof; a micro-irrigation system comprising a plurality of irrigation source outlets for delivering water to the filter bed in a substantially-uniform fashion; an active region of the filter bed comprising that region of the filter bed configured so as to substantially have the airflow flowing therethrough; and micro-irrigation system configured such that water therefrom is capable of being projected so as to reach at least 50% of a top surface area of the active region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化室内空气的系统和相关方法，包括：过滤床，其包括适于种植植物的生长培养基并构造成能够在其顶表面和其底表面之间保持气流; 微灌系统包括多个用于以大致均匀的方式将水输送到过滤床的冲洗源出口; 所述过滤床的有源区域包括所述过滤床的所述区域，所述区域构造成基本上具有流过其中的气流; 微灌系统构造成使得其中的水能够被投影以达到活性区域的顶表面积的至少50％。

公开(公告)号：US08454729B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US13334260

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark ,  Billy C. Wolverton

IPC: B01D53/84 ,  F24F3/16

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A system and related method for purifying indoor air comprising: a filter bed comprising a growing medium suitable for growing plants rooted therein and configured to be capable of sustaining an airflow therethrough between a top surface thereof and a bottom surface thereof; a micro-irrigation system comprising a plurality of irrigation source outlets for delivering water to the filter bed in a substantially-uniform fashion; an active region of the filter bed comprising that region of the filter bed configured so as to substantially have the airflow flowing therethrough; and micro-irrigation system configured such that water therefrom is capable of being projected so as to reach at least 50% of a top surface area of the active region.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化室内空气的系统和相关方法，包括：过滤床，其包括适于种植植物的生长培养基并构造成能够在其顶表面和其底表面之间保持气流; 微灌系统包括多个用于以大致均匀的方式将水输送到过滤床的冲洗源出口; 所述过滤床的有源区域包括所述过滤床的所述区域，所述区域构造成基本上具有流过其中的气流; 微灌系统构造成使得其中的水能够被投影以达到活性区域的顶表面积的至少50％。

公开(公告)号：US20120311926A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13580159

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark

IPC: B01D53/84 ,  A01G25/00 ,  A01G1/00 ,  A01G9/18 ,  B08B3/02 ,  F21V9/00

CPC classification number: F24F3/16 ,  B01D53/84 ,  B01D2259/4508 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A plant air purifying enclosure, or “PAPE,” contained within an unconditioned space, either within or outside a building, containing therein a plant air purifier, which is used to purify air using plants and microbes growing therein. The PAPE enclosure itself receives poor indoor quality air from within structure where the PAPE is located or from a structure close by along with thermal energy which keeps the plant air purifier enclosure at a suitable temperature for the plants and air cleaning microbes within the air purifier. Poor air enters the enclosure, is purified by the plants and microbes, and returns in purified form back to the habitable space from which it was taken. This lowers the amount of outside air needed for ventilation purposes and so lessens a building's overall energy consumption while providing efficiently for naturally purified air. Fundamentally, the object of this invention is to specify devices, systems and methods to house/enclose plant purifiers in such a way that they can readily be deployed on a wide scale.

Abstract translation: 包含在建筑物内部或外部的无条件空间内的植物空气净化箱或PAPE，其中包含植物空气净化器，其用于使用生长在其中的植物和微生物净化空气。 PAPE机箱本身从PAPE所在的结构内部接收到较差的室内质量空气，或者接近与热能相关的结构，使得机组空气净化器外壳处于空气净化器内的植物和空气净化微生物的合适温度。 不良空气进入外壳，被植物和微生物净化，并以纯化的形式返回到被摄体的可居住空间。 这会降低通风所需的外部空气量，从而降低建筑物的整体能源消耗，同时有效提供天然纯化空气。 本质上，本发明的目的是指定容纳/封闭植物净化器的装置，系统和方法，使得它们可以容易地被广泛部署。

公开(公告)号：US20110303388A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13203036

申请日：2010-02-27

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark ,  Paul St. John ,  Henry T. Nordberg

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark ,  Paul St. John ,  Henry T. Nordberg

IPC: F28D20/00

CPC classification number: F28D20/0056 ,  F24S60/00 ,  F28D20/0043 ,  Y02E10/40 ,  Y02E60/142

Abstract: A thermal storage system (100) and related method, comprising: a thermal collector (101); a thermal storage sink (102); at least one thermal storage transport conduit (8) for transporting thermal energy from the thermal collector to the thermal storage sink for storage therein; at least one thermal delivery conduit (11) for transporting the thermal energy from the thermal storage sink to an indoor-air space for use therein; a thermal storage liquid (21) within the thermal storage sink; and baled waste tires (14) for enhancing thermal storage. Also, a thermal storage sink and related method comprising: a sink (102); liquid (21) within the sink; and at least one recyclable material comprising baled tires (14) for at least one of the following functions: providing insulation, providing a free flow of liquid therethrough, providing thermal mass, providing structural support to a said sink, resisting settling of a surface above said sink, buffering shock to said sink, protecting pipes or conduits located within or serving said sink, averting deflection, eliminating or reducing costly drilling, reducing a need for plastic tubing, eliminating casing, reducing thermal sink construction costs.

Abstract translation: 一种热存储系统（100）及相关方法，包括：集热器（101）; 一个储热槽（102）; 至少一个热存储输送导管（8），用于将热能从所述热收集器传送到所述储热槽以用于储存; 至少一个用于将热能从所述储热槽传送到室内空间的热输送管道（11）; 蓄热槽内的热存储液体（21）; 和用于增强蓄热的打包废轮胎（14）。 另外，一种热存储槽和相关方法，包括：沉槽（102）; 水槽内的液体（21） 以及至少一种可再循环材料，其包括用于以下功能中的至少一个的包覆轮胎（14）：提供绝缘，提供液体通过其中的自由流动，提供热质量，为所述水槽提供结构支撑，抵抗上面的表面的沉降 所述接收器缓冲对所述槽的冲击，保护位于或用于所述水槽的管道或管道，避免偏转，消除或减少昂贵的钻井，减少对塑料管的需求，消除套管，降低散热器结构成本。

公开(公告)号：US20110154985A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13060668

申请日：2009-09-18

Applicant: Martin Mittelmark

Inventor： Martin Mittelmark

IPC: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  A01G13/02 ,  A01G17/06 ,  A01G17/14 ,  F21S4/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  A61L2/10

CPC classification number: B01D53/84 ,  A01G27/00 ,  B01D2257/708 ,  F24F3/16 ,  F24F2003/1653 ,  Y02A50/2358

Abstract: A plant air purifier and associated method for purifying air, comprising: at least one grow container; a filter bed comprising a surface which is horizontal within 20 degrees of a horizontal plane; at least one plant which grows within the filter bed; a reservoir for containing water for watering the at least one plant; a mechanical watering device which waters the filter bed from the top down; a pump for pumping water from the reservoir to and through the mechanical watering device; and an air propulsion mechanism for propelling air through the filter bed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于净化空气的植物空气净化器和相关方法，包括：至少一个生长容器; 滤床，其包括在水平面的20度内水平的表面; 至少一个在滤床内生长的植物; 用于容纳用于浇灌至少一个植物的水的储存器; 过滤床从上到下的机械浇水装置; 用于将水从储存器泵送并通过机械浇水装置的泵; 以及用于推动空气通过过滤床的空气推进机构。