公开(公告)号：US07938896B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US11502983

申请日：2006-08-10

Applicant: Christopher M. Paterson ,  Dennis T. Lamb ,  Bruce Kiern ,  Owen T. Bourgeois ,  Paul Moshenrose ,  Shane Cohen

Inventor： Christopher M. Paterson ,  Dennis T. Lamb ,  Bruce Kiern ,  Owen T. Bourgeois ,  Paul Moshenrose ,  Shane Cohen

IPC: B01D49/00

CPC classification number: B03C3/72 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/84 ,  B03C3/88 ,  Y10S55/12 ,  Y10S55/34

Abstract: An air cleaner including touch points is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a chassis and one or more visually coded touch points on the chassis. The one or more visually coded touch points include indicia of user-contactable components of the air cleaner.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种包括触摸点的空气滤清器。 空气滤清器包括底盘和底盘上的一个或多个可视化编码的接触点。 一个或多个视觉编码的触摸点包括空气滤清器的用户可接触部件的标记。

公开(公告)号：US20080034963A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11500816

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

IPC: B03C3/68

CPC classification number: F24F3/166 ,  A61L9/16 ,  A61L2209/12 ,  B03C3/68 ,  F24F2003/1635 ,  Y02A50/21

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a high voltage power supply configured to provide a high voltage to a collector cell and a shut-down circuit coupled to the high voltage power supply. The shut-down circuit is configured to monitor an electrical current supplied to the collector cell, remove electrical power to the collector cell if the electrical current exceeds a predetermined cell current threshold for a predetermined time period, and generate an indication if the electrical power is removed from the collector cell.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种空气净化器。 空气净化器包括被配置为向收集器单元提供高电压的高压电源和耦合到高电压电源的关闭电路。 如果电流超过预定的电池电流阈值达预定的时间周期，则关闭电路被配置为监测供应到集电器电池的电流，去除集电器电池的电力，并产生指示，如果电力是 从收集器单元中移除。

公开(公告)号：US20080006009A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11481321

申请日：2006-07-05

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

IPC: B01D46/00

CPC classification number: A61L9/22 ,  A61L9/16 ,  A61L2209/12

Abstract: An air cleaner nightlight is provided according to the invention. The air cleaner nightlight includes an air cleaner including an external shell and a nightlight formed in the external shell. The nightlight includes one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs).

Abstract translation: 根据本发明提供一种空气净化器夜灯。 空气净化器夜灯包括一个空气净化器，包括外壳和形成在外壳中的夜灯。 夜灯包括一个或多个发光二极管（LED）。

公开(公告)号：US20070240567A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11405861

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

IPC: B03C3/86

CPC classification number: B03C3/86

Abstract: An electrode wire retaining member for an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire retaining member includes one or more flexible arm portions extending from the body and formed of an at least partially flexible material. A flexible arm portion returns to a substantially normal configuration after being deformed. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a retaining portion formed on an outer end of a flexible arm portion and extending from the flexible arm portion. The electrode wire retaining member further includes a slot formed in the retaining portion and sized to accommodate an electrode wire. The retaining portion and the slot receive and hold a retaining body formed on an end of the electrode wire.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种用于静电除尘器的电极线保持构件。 电极线保持构件包括从主体延伸并由至少部分柔性材料形成的一个或多个柔性臂部分。 柔性臂部分在变形后恢复到基本正常的构型。 电极线保持构件还包括形成在柔性臂部分的外端上并从柔性臂部分延伸的保持部分。 电极线保持构件还包括形成在保持部分中并且尺寸适于容纳电极线的槽。 保持部和槽容纳并保持形成在电极线的端部上的保持体。

公开(公告)号：US20050223897A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US10822925

申请日：2004-04-13

Applicant: Samuel Ponjican ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Bruce Kiern

Inventor： Samuel Ponjican ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Bruce Kiern

IPC: A47L7/00 ,  A47L9/00 ,  A47L9/16 ,  A47L9/18 ,  A47L9/22 ,  A47L11/40 ,  B01D45/16 ,  B04C5/04 ,  B04C9/00 ,  B01D45/00

CPC classification number: A47L7/0004 ,  A47L9/0081 ,  A47L9/1608 ,  A47L9/165 ,  A47L9/1658 ,  A47L9/22 ,  B01D45/16 ,  B04C5/04 ,  B04C9/00 ,  B04C2009/007 ,  Y10S55/03

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner air/liquid separator is provided according to the invention. The separator includes an offset air/liquid airflow inlet for receiving an air/liquid airflow, with the offset air/liquid airflow inlet possessing a width and a height. The separator further includes a substantially cylindrical separator chamber communicating with the offset air/liquid airflow inlet, wherein the offset air/liquid airflow inlet is radially offset from the separator chamber. The separator further includes a lead-in track extending from the offset air/liquid airflow inlet and at least partially around the circumference of the separator chamber. The lead-in track tapers from substantially the width of the offset air/liquid airflow inlet into the separator chamber. The air/liquid airflow is entrained into a downward spiraling path in the separator chamber by the lead-in track.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明提供一种真空吸尘器空气/液体分离器。 分离器包括用于接收空气/液体气流的偏移空气/液体气流入口，偏移的空气/液体气流入口具有宽度和高度。 分离器还包括与偏移的空气/液体气流入口连通的基本上圆柱形的分离器室，其中偏置的空气/液体气流入口从分离器室径向偏移。 分离器还包括从偏置的空气/液体气流入口延伸并且至少部分地围绕分离器室的圆周的引入轨道。 导入轨道从偏移的空气/液体气流入口的大致宽度逐渐变细到分离器室中。 空气/液体气流通过引入轨道夹带在分离器室中的向下螺旋路径中。

公开(公告)号：US20080036411A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11501299

申请日：2006-08-09

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson

IPC: H02P1/00 ,  G05B5/00 ,  F24F7/00

CPC classification number: F24F3/1603 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  B01D46/46 ,  F24F1/0071 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/64

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The air cleaner includes a volatile memory including an air cleaner state memory element and a non-volatile memory including an air cleaner state backup memory element. The air cleaner is configured to store an air cleaner state to the air cleaner state memory element of the volatile memory and store the air cleaner state to the air cleaner state backup memory element of the non-volatile memory.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种空气净化器。 空气滤清器包括易失性存储器，其包括空气滤清器状态存储元件和包括空气滤清器状态备用存储元件的非易失性存储器。 空气滤清器被配置为将空气滤清器状态存储到易失性存储器的空气滤清器状态存储元件，并将空气滤清器状态存储到非易失性存储器的空气净化器状态备用存储元件。

公开(公告)号：US20080006158A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11481376

申请日：2006-07-05

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Christopher M. Paterson ,  John Relman Bohlen

IPC: B01D46/00

CPC classification number: B03C3/68 ,  A61L9/014 ,  A61L9/22 ,  A61L2209/12 ,  B01D2259/4508 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C2201/32

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided according to the invention. The air cleaner includes a printed circuit board (PCB) configured to operate the air cleaner and a diagnostics circuit. The diagnostics circuit is configured to receive a predetermined diagnostic initiation sequence in the air cleaner, initiate a diagnostics process for one or more operational features of the air cleaner in response to the predetermined diagnostic initiation sequence, and generate a diagnostics determination as a result of the diagnostics process.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明提供一种空气净化器。 空气净化器包括配置成操作空气净化器和诊断电路的印刷电路板（PCB）。 诊断电路被配置为在空气净化器中接收预定的诊断启动顺序，响应于预定的诊断启动顺序启动空气净化器的一个或多个操作特征的诊断过程，并且作为结果的结果生成诊断确定 诊断过程。

公开(公告)号：US20070240575A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11405723

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

IPC: B03C3/41

CPC classification number: B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/86 ,  B03C2201/04

Abstract: A corona ground element for use in a pre-ionizer of an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The corona ground element includes a substantially elongate body including a proximate end and a distal end and first and second projections formed on the proximate end and the distal end. The first and second projections are adapted to retain the corona plate in the electrostatic precipitator.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种用于静电除尘器预电离器的电晕接地元件。 电晕接地元件包括基本上细长的主体，其包括近端和远端以及形成在近端和远端上的第一和第二突起。 第一和第二突起适于将电晕板保持在静电除尘器中。

公开(公告)号：US20070240573A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11405751

申请日：2006-04-18

Applicant: Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

Inventor： Bruce Kiern ,  Dennis Lamb ,  Charles Reynolds ,  Christopher Paterson

IPC: B03C3/41

CPC classification number: B03C3/86

Abstract: A retainer for use with a corona ground element of an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The retainer includes a body and a retainer aperture extending at least partially through the body and adapted to receive a projection extending from the corona ground element. The retainer aperture is configured to receive the projection as a press fit.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例提供了一种用于静电除尘器的电晕接地元件的保持器。 保持器包括主体和保持器孔，其至少部分延伸穿过主体并且适于接收从电晕接地元件延伸的突起。 保持器孔被构造成接受压配合的突起。

公开(公告)号：USD680287S1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US29399718

申请日：2011-08-17

Applicant: Charles J. Morgan ,  Charles A. Liter ,  Jonathan Overholt ,  Bruce Kiern

Designer： Charles J. Morgan ,  Charles A. Liter ,  Jonathan Overholt ,  Bruce Kiern