Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system to produce an electro-kinetic air flow for removing a particulate. SOLUTION: An environmental sensor (118) is used to determine a voltage output for a high voltage generator (108)used along with first (102) and second (104, 106) electrodes in an air transporter/conditioner unit. In one embodiment, the environmental sensor is a particulate detector. If a low level of particulate is detected, a low output level of the high voltage generator can be used. If a high level of particulate is detected, a high output level of the generator can be used. The environmental sensor can also be used as an ozone detector or a passive IR detector. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for monitoring and suppressing arcing between the first and second electrodes of an electrokinetic system. SOLUTION: Current (or voltage) corresponding to the electrokinetic system is monitored for regulating first count and second count. Every time the monitored value reaches the threshold, the first count is increased each time. Every time the first count reaches the first count threshold, the electrokinetic system is temporarily shut down for a specified period of time, the second count is increased, and the first count is re-initialized. The electrokinetic system is re-started after a predetermined period. When the second count reaches the second count threshold, the electrokinetic system is shut down till when the reset state is satisfied. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for moving air using an air-conditioning system therein, whereby the air-conditioning system preferably includes at least one emitter electrode, at least one collector electrode, at least one driver electrode disposed adjacent to the collector electrode, and/or at least one trailing electrode positioned downstream of the collector electrode. The collector electrode and the driver electrode are removable from the device. In one embodiment, the driver electrodes are removable from the device and/or the collector electrode. The ability of remove the collector electrode as well as driver electrode allow for easy cleaning of the electrodes. In one embodiment, the present device includes a removable exhaust grill upon which the driver electrode and/or the trailing electrode are coupled to. The removable grill allows the user to easily clean the driver electrode without having to remove the collector electrode.
Abstract:
An air transporter-conditioner device comprising: an elongated housing having a bottom, a top and an elongated side wall, the housing having an inlet located adjacent to the bottom and an outlet located adjacent to the elongated side wall; an emitter electrode and a collector electrode; a high voltage generator operably connected to both electrodes; an impeller to draw air into the housing through the inlet and direct the air along the elongated housing; and a baffle to direct air from the fan toward the outlet. The housing includes a second elongated side wall and the baffle includes a plurality of deflectors positioned along the second elongated side wall. The baffle includes a plurality of elongated columns of varying lengths, wherein each column includes a deflector. The device further comprises a second inlet located adjacent to the elongated side wall and a germicidal lamp located inside the elongated housing.
Abstract:
Conditioning matrices for removing pollutants from air streams of electro-static and electromechanical devices are disclosed. The conditioning matrices can be coated with a reactive material that interacts with the airflow. The conditioning matrices can be positioned in the air stream and catalyze reactions of pollutants into nonpolluting compounds.
Abstract:
An integrally shielded germicidal lamp to selectively direct UV light emitted preferably within an air transporting and/or conditioning system. The system comprises a housing, an emitter electrode configured within the housing, a collector electrode configured within the housing and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode, and a therefrom. The system preferably includes a dirver electrode is preferably removable from the housing through a side portion of the housing. Preferably, the driver electrode is insulated with a dielectric material and/or a catalyst. Preferably, a removable trailing electrode is configured within the housing and downstream of the collector electrode. Preferably, a first voltage source electrically is coupled to the emitter electrode and the collector electrode, and a second voltage source electrically is coupled to the trailing electrode. The second voltage source is independently and selectively controllable of the first voltage source.
Abstract:
A robot cleaner (100) is described that cleans a room using a serpentine room clean and a serpentine localized clean. Sensors can include an object following sensor, a stairway detector and bumper sensors (106, 108).
Abstract:
An air transporting and/or conditioning system (100) comprising a housing (102), an emitter electrode (232) configured within the housing (102), a collector electrode (242) configured within the housing (102) and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode (232), and a integrally shielded germicidal lamp (290) to selectively direct UV light emitted therefrom. The system perferably includes a driver electrode preferably removable from the housing through a side portion of the housing. Preferably, the driver electrode is insulated with a dielectric material and/or a catalyst. Preferably, a removable trailing electrode is configured within the housing and downstream of the collector electrode (242). Preferably, a first voltage source electronically is coupled to the emitter electrode and the collector electrode, and a second voltage source electrically is coupled to the trailing electrode. The second voltage source is independently and selectively controllable of the first voltage source.