公开(公告)号：US08043573B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12702232

申请日：2010-02-08

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/746 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/28 ,  B03C3/743 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2221/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning emitter electrodes of air conditioner systems are provided. The air conditioning system includes an emitter electrode, a collector electrode and a high voltage generator to provide a high voltage potential difference between the emitter and collector electrodes. The system also includes a cleaning member having a channel through which the emitter electrode passes. A plunger mechanism and a spring, or a lever and a fulcrum, are used to force the cleaning member to travel upward along the emitter electrode to thereby frictionally removing debris from the emitter electrode. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures and the claims.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于清洁空调系统的发射极的系统和方法。 空调系统包括发射极，集电极和高压发生器，以在发射极和集电极之间提供高电压电位差。 该系统还包括具有发射极通过的通道的清洁部件。 使用柱塞机构和弹簧或杠杆和支点来迫使清洁构件沿着发射电极向上行进，从而摩擦地从发射电极去除碎屑。 本说明书不是对本发明的完整描述或限制本发明的范围。 本发明的其他特征，方面和目的可以从对说明书，附图和权利要求的评论中获得。

公开(公告)号：US07771671B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11338974

申请日：2006-01-25

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Synder ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Synder ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/49 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An air conditioning device comprises a substantially thin collector electrode capable of forming ions at a front and/or rear edge when charged. The thin collector electrode preferably having an insulating material disposed on the front and/or rear edge to prevent ions from being emitted therefrom. The collector electrode capable of being in the form of a thin elongated blade whereby an emitter electrode is upstream of the front edge or alternatively downstream of the front edge. The collector electrode alternatively in the form of a cylindrical structure or a porous grid having a plurality of air passageway cells therethrough.

Abstract translation: 空调装置包括能够在充电时在前边缘和/或后边缘处形成离子的基本上薄的集电极电极。 薄集电极优选地具有设置在前边缘和/或后边缘上的绝缘材料，以防止离子从其发射。 该集电极能够呈细长的叶片的形式，由此发射电极在前边缘的上游或者在前边缘的下游。 集电极交替地为圆柱形结构形式或具有多个通过其的空气通道电池的多孔网格。

公开(公告)号：US20100154633A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12703152

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B03C3/76

CPC classification number: B03C3/746 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/28 ,  B03C3/743 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2221/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning emitter electrodes of air conditioner systems are provided. The air conditioning system includes an emitter electrode, a collector electrode and a high voltage generator to provide a high voltage potential difference between the emitter and collector electrodes. The system also includes a cleaning member having a channel through which the emitter electrode passes. A plunger mechanism and a spring, or a lever and a fulcrum, are used to force the cleaning member to travel upward along the emitter electrode to thereby frictionally removing debris from the emitter electrode. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures and the claims.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于清洁空调系统的发射极的系统和方法。 空调系统包括发射极，集电极和高压发生器，以在发射极和集电极之间提供高电压电位差。 该系统还包括具有发射极通过的通道的清洁部件。 使用柱塞机构和弹簧或杠杆和支点来迫使清洁构件沿着发射电极向上行进，从而摩擦地从发射电极去除碎屑。 本说明书不是对本发明的完整描述或限制本发明的范围。 本发明的其他特征，方面和目的可以从对说明书，附图和权利要求的评论中获得。

公开(公告)号：US20100147150A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12702232

申请日：2010-02-08

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B03C3/74 ,  B03C3/00 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/72

CPC classification number: B03C3/746 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/28 ,  B03C3/743 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2221/22

Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning emitter electrodes of air conditioner systems are provided. The air conditioning system includes an emitter electrode, a collector electrode and a high voltage generator to provide a high voltage potential difference between the emitter and collector electrodes. The system also includes a cleaning member having a channel through which the emitter electrode passes. A plunger mechanism and a spring, or a lever and a fulcrum, are used to force the cleaning member to travel upward along the emitter electrode to thereby frictionally removing debris from the emitter electrode. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures and the claims.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于清洁空调系统的发射极的系统和方法。 空调系统包括发射极，集电极和高压发生器，以在发射极和集电极之间提供高电压电位差。 该系统还包括具有发射极通过的通道的清洁部件。 使用柱塞机构和弹簧或杠杆和支点来迫使清洁构件沿着发射电极向上行进，从而摩擦地从发射电极去除碎屑。 本说明书不是对本发明的完整描述或限制本发明的范围。 本发明的其他特征，方面和目的可以从对说明书，附图和权利要求的评论中获得。

公开(公告)号：US07638104B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US11003752

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: F24F3/166 ,  B01D53/8675 ,  B01D2255/2073 ,  B01D2255/702 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C2201/10 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  F24F2003/1635 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y02A50/21

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to air conditioner systems and methods. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a system includes at least one emitter electrode and at least one collector electrode that is downstream from the emitter electrode. The emitter electrode has a plurality of pins axially arranged about a center. Preferably, the pins are arranged in a circle about the center. A driver electrode is located within the interior of the collector electrode. Preferably, although not necessarily, the driver electrode is insulated. A high voltage source provides a voltage potential to at least one of the emitter electrode and the collector electrode to thereby provide a potential difference therebetween. The embodiments as described herein have some or all of the advantages of increasing the particle collection efficiency, increasing the rate and/or volume of airflow, reducing arcing, and/or reducing the amount of ozone generated.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及空调系统和方法。 根据本发明的一个实施例，系统包括至少一个发射电极和至少一个在发射极电极下游的集电极。 发射电极具有围绕中心轴向布置的多个销。 优选地，销围绕中心布置成圆形。 驱动电极位于集电极的内部。 优选地，虽然不一定是驱动电极被绝缘。 高电压源向发射电极和集电极中的至少一个提供电压电位，从而在它们之间提供电位差。 如本文所述的实施方案具有提高颗粒收集效率，增加气流的速率和/或体积，减少起弧和/或减少产生的臭氧量的一些或全部优点。

公开(公告)号：US07517503B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US10791561

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: C01B13/11 ,  B03C3/06 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/38 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C2201/06 ,  B03C2201/10 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B2201/14 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  C01B2201/80 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682

Abstract: Electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner systems and methods are provided. A system includes a pin emitter electrode and a ring collector electrode located downstream from the emitter electrode. A driver electrode, which is preferably insulated, is located at least partially within an interior of said ring collector electrode. A high voltage source provides a voltage potential to at least one of said emitter electrode and said collector electrode to thereby provide a potential difference therebetween. The driver electrode may or may not be at a same voltage potential as the emitter electrode, but should be at a different voltage potential than the collector electrode. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention. Other features, aspects, and objects of the invention can be obtained from a review of the specification, the figures, and the claims.

Abstract translation: 提供电动空气输送器和调节器系统和方法。 系统包括位于发射极电极下游的引脚发射极电极和集电极电极。 优选绝缘的驱动电极至少部分地位于所述集电极的内部。 高电压源向所述发射电极和所述集电极中的至少一个提供电压电位，从而在它们之间提供电位差。 驱动器电极可以或者可以不处于与发射极电极相同的电压电位，但是应当处于与集电极不同的电压电位。 本说明书不是对本发明的完整描述或限制本发明的范围。 本发明的其它特征，方面和目的可以通过对说明书，附图和权利要求的评述来获得。

公开(公告)号：US07097695B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10661988

申请日：2003-09-12

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

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

IPC: B03C3/74

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 housing, a first electrode disposed in the housing, and a second electrode removably disposed in the housing. The second electrode can be manually removed from the housing and then manually returned to a resting position within the housing. A base member is attached to a bottom portion of the second electrode. An at least partially flexible cleaning member is attached to the base member. The cleaning member frictionally cleans the first electrode when, after being removed from the housing, the second electrode is manually returned to the resting position within the housing.

Abstract translation: 空调装置包括壳体，设置在壳体中的第一电极和可拆卸地设置在壳体中的第二电极。 第二电极可以从壳体手动地移除，然后手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。 底座部件附接到第二电极的底部。 至少部分柔性的清洁构件附接到基座构件。 当从壳体移除时，清洁构件摩擦地清洁第一电极，第二电极被手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US06959822B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-01

申请号：US10215744

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker

Inventor： David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: A47B49/00 ,  A47B63/06 ,  A47B81/06 ,  G11B33/04 ,  A47G29/00

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器以并排构造保持两个宝石盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US06908501B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US10835743

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: John Paul Reeves ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker

Inventor： John Paul Reeves ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/74

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C2201/14

Abstract: An air conditioner with a cleaning member having an opening, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The member is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when a collector electrode array is moved. A lifting arm is mounted to the collector electrode. The lifting arm can move the member to clean the wire-like electrode as the collector electrode is moved (e.g., removed from the air conditioner for cleaning).

公开(公告)号：US06709484B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

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

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

IPC: B03C374

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 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.

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。