公开(公告)号：US20040191134A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10815230

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: An air conditioner includes an ion generator that provides ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage generator that provides a voltage potential difference between first and second electrode arrays. At least one of the first and second arrays is removable from the housing for cleaning.

Abstract translation: 空调包括提供离子和安全量的臭氧的离子发生器。 离子发生器包括提供第一和第二电极阵列之间的电压电位差的高压发生器。 第一和第二阵列中的至少一个可从壳体移除以进行清洁。

公开(公告)号：US20040096376A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-20

申请号：US10706390

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes an 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. At least one of the first and second arrays is removable from the housing for cleaning.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调包括离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧。 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。 第一和第二阵列中的至少一个可从壳体移除以进行清洁。

公开(公告)号：US20040079233A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-29

申请号：US10685182

申请日：2003-10-14

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

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

IPC: B03C003/74

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a first electrode array and a second electrode array. A mechanism, that cleans the electrode(s) in a first electrode array, includes a length of flexible insulating material that projects from a base of the second electrode array towards the first electrode array. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, the electrode(s) in the first array are frictionally cleaned.

Abstract translation: 空调装置包括第一电极阵列和第二电极阵列。 清洁第一电极阵列中的电极的机构包括从第二电极阵列的基底向第一电极阵列突出的一定长度的柔性绝缘材料。 当用户在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，第一阵列中的电极被摩擦地清洁。

公开(公告)号：US06713026B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09730499

申请日：2000-12-05

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J1908

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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 “U”-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.

Abstract translation: 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。 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：US20040018126A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-29

申请号：US10349623

申请日：2003-04-24

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

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of the material 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 material maybe 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 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 member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface.

Abstract translation: 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。 材料的长度从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 材料的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的缝隙。 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。 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被推开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构件，线状电极通过该构件。 当调节器上下颠倒时，构件和线状电极中的开口之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。

公开(公告)号：US20040003721A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10419437

申请日：2003-04-21

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

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

IPC: B03C003/00

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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 maybe 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 maybe made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel maybe 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.

Abstract translation: 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。 一段柔性的MYLAR型片材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被推开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：US20020134665A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10074209

申请日：2002-02-12

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L. Lee

IPC: H05F003/00 ,  B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/88 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B03C2201/28 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. 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. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

Abstract translation: 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。 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。 优选地，第三或前导或聚焦电极位于第一阵列发射极电极的上游，和/或后电极位于第二阵列的集电极电极的下游。 该器件还可以包括位于集电极之间的间隙电极，具有整体形成的后端的增强的集电极电极以及具有增强的长度以增加发射率的增强型发射电极。

公开(公告)号：US06451266B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09669268

申请日：2000-09-25

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker

IPC: B01J1908

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  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

Abstract: A system massages a user's feet and generates an electro-kinetic airflow that contains safe amounts of ozone that can deodorize the user's feet or socks. The system includes an ion generator comprising a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between left and right 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. Preferably the annular-like electrodes are formed from a single sheet of metal by extrusion or punching such that the surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. Particulate matter in the ambient air electrostatically adheres to the smooth continuous surface of the annular-like electrodes.

Abstract translation: 系统按摩用户的脚并产生含有可以使用户的脚或袜子除臭的安全量的臭氧的电动气流。 该系统包括离子发生器，其包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在左和右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。 优选地，环状电极通过挤压或冲压由单片金属形成，使得环状电极的表面平滑且连续地穿过开口并进入空气流过的套环区域。 环境空气中的微粒物质静电附着在环状电极的光滑连续表面上。

公开(公告)号：US06398852B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09367858

申请日：1999-10-12

Applicant: Andrzej Loreth

Inventor： Andrzej Loreth

IPC: B03C345

CPC classification number: B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/06 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/155 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C3/60 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/10 ,  F24F3/166

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device (1;1′;1″; 1′″; 1″″; 1′″″) for air cleaning, especially from electrically charged particles, the device (1;1′;1″; 1′″; 1″″; 1′″″) including an air flow channel (2;2′;2″; 2′″; 2″″; 2′″″), an air transporting mechanical fan (3;3′;3″; 3′″; 3″″; 3′″″), a precipitator (4;4′;4″; 4′″; 4″″; 4′″″), a high voltage source (5;5′;5″; 5′″; 5″″; 5′″″), the precipitator (4;4′;4″; 4′″; 4″″; 4′″″) including two band-like electrode elements that are wound several times around an axis or bobbin body (7;7′;7″; 7′″; 7″″; 7′″″), a gap distance being present between adjacent electrode elements, respective electrode elements being electrically connected with each terminal of the high voltage source (5;5′;5″; 5′″; 5″″; 5′″″), characterized in that the precipitator (4;4′;4″; 4′″; 4″″; 4′″″) is arranged downstream of the fan (3;3′;3″; 3′″; 3″″; 3′″″).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于空气清洁，特别是带电粒子的装置（1; 1'; 1“; 1”; 1“，”1“; 1”; 1“ 包括气流通道（2; 2'; 2“; 2”; 2“”1“; 1”; 1“，”1“ （3; 3'; 3“; 3”; 3“; 3”“3”）;一个空气输送机械风扇（3; 3'; 3“ 高压源（5; 5'; 5“; 5”; 5“; 5”; 4“; 4”“; 4” 5“”“），包括两个缠绕多次的带状电极元件的除尘器（4; 4”; 4“; 4”“; 4”“4”“4” 围绕轴线或筒管体（7; 7'; 7“; 7”“7”“7”“7”），相邻电极元件之间存在间隙距离， 与高电压源（5; 5'; 5“; 5”'; 5“”5“”“）的每个端子连接，其特征在于，除尘器（4; 4'; 4 在风扇（3; 3'; 3“，3”，3“，3”，3“，3”，3“，4” '''）。

公开(公告)号：US06350417B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09564960

申请日：2000-05-04

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

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

IPC: B01J1908

CPC classification number: 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

Abstract: 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. 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 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.

Abstract translation: 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。 一段柔性的MYLAR型片材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。 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。 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。