公开(公告)号：US07897118B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US11007395

申请日：2004-12-08

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: B03C3/86 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/74 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  H01T23/00

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 translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种使用其中的空调系统来移动空气的方法和装置，由此空调系统优选地包括至少一个发射电极，至少一个集电极，至少一个驱动电极，邻近 和/或位于集电极电极下游的至少一个拖尾电极。 集电极和驱动电极可从器件中移除。 在一个实施例中，驱动电极可从装置和/或集电极移除。 去除集电极以及驱动电极的能力可以方便地清洁电极。 在一个实施例中，本装置包括可移除的排气格栅，驱动电极和/或拖尾电极在其上连接。 可移动格栅允许用户容易地清洁驱动器电极而不必去除集电极。

公开(公告)号：US07291207B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-06

申请号：US11007556

申请日：2004-12-08

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: B03C3/40

CPC classification number: B03C3/86 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/74 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for moving air using an air treatment apparatus, the air treatment apparatus preferably including at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, and at least one third electrode, and at least a portion of the third electrode is positioned downstream of the second electrode. The air treatment apparatus includes a grill configured to be attached to the air treatment apparatus, and the grill is movable between a first position in which the grill covers the portion of the third electrode and a second position in which the portion of the third electrode is uncovered. The grill is attached to or detached from the housing when in the second position.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种使用空气处理装置移动空气的方法和装置，所述空气处理装置优选地包括至少一个第一电极，至少一个第二电极和至少一个第三电极，并且至少一个 第三电极的一部分位于第二电极的下游。 该空气处理装置包括格栅，该格栅构造成附接到空气处理装置，并且格栅可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动，第一位置中格栅覆盖第三电极的部分和第三位置之间的第三位置 裸露。 当处于第二位置时，格栅与壳体相连或分离。

公开(公告)号：US07285155B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11091243

申请日：2005-03-28

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: B03C3/68

CPC classification number: B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/68

Abstract: The present invention provides an air treatment device including a housing, an emitter electrode configured within the housing and a collector electrode configured within the housing and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode. The device preferably increases the ions produced for a start up period after the device is initially turned on, wherein the device automatically decreases ion production after the desired period. The device preferably includes a first and second voltage source to selectively increase and decrease voltages applied to the emitter and/or collector electrode to adjust the ion production. In one embodiment, the device includes a voltage controller to selectively adjust the voltage provided by the voltage source for the start up period and normal operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种空气处理装置，其包括壳体，配置在壳体内的发射极电极和配置在壳体内且位于发射极电极下游的集电极。 器件优选地增加在器件初始接通之后的启动周期产生的离子，其中器件在期望的周期后自动降低离子产生。 该装置优选地包括第一和第二电压源，用于选择性地增加和减少施加到发射极和/或集电极以调节离子产生的电压。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括电压控制器，用于选择性地调节由电压源提供的电压以用于启动周期和正常操作。

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：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：US07220295B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US10823346

申请日：2004-04-12

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: B03C3/74

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/016 ,  B03C2201/14

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner with a bead member having a bore, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The bead is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when an electrode array is removed. A bead lifting arm is mounted to the electrode array. The bead lifting arm can move the bead to clean the electrode as the electrode array is removed from the air conditioner for cleaning. The electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner has insulated parts which protect against high voltage arcing and conductive deposits relative to the electrodes.

Abstract translation: 一种电动静电空调器，其具有带有孔的电极部件，线状电极穿过该孔。 当去除电极阵列时，珠沿导线移动以摩擦地清洁线状电极。 胎圈提升臂安装在电极阵列上。 当电极阵列从空调中取出以进行清洁时，胎圈提升臂可移动胎圈以清洁电极。 电动静电空调器具有绝缘部件，其保护相对于电极的高电压电弧和导电沉积物。

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：US06865447B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10622842

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: G06N3/00 ,  G05B15/00 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, and sensors that allow the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. A driving mechanism moves the robot along a surface. An edge detection system includes a plurality of infrared emitters each directed at a different angle with respect to the surface. The emitters alternately emitting signals such that only one of the emitters emits a signal at one time. A signal receiving device detects signals emitted by the infrared emitters after the signals have been reflected. The edge detection system detects an edge based on feedback received from the signal receiving device.

Abstract translation: 包含身体的机器人和允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用的传感器，并且防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物。 驱动机构沿着表面移动机器人。 边缘检测系统包括多个相对于表面以不同角度指向的红外发射器。 发射器交替地发射信号，使得只有一个发射器一次发射信号。 信号接收装置在信号被反射之后检测由红外线发射器发出的信号。 边缘检测系统基于从信号接收装置接收到的反馈来检测边缘。

公开(公告)号：US06749667B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10278193

申请日：2002-10-21

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

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

IPC: B03C374

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

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner with a bead member having a bore, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The bead is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when an electrode array is removed. A bead lifting arm is mounted to the electrode array. The bead lifting arm can move the bead to clean the electrode as electrode array is removed from the air conditioner for cleaning.

Abstract translation: 一种电动静电空调器，其具有带有孔的电极部件，线状电极穿过该孔。 当去除电极阵列时，珠沿导线移动以摩擦地清洁线状电极。 胎圈提升臂安装在电极阵列上。 胎圈提升臂可以移动珠子以清洁电极，因为电极阵列从空调器上移除以进行清洁。

公开(公告)号：US5680444A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-21

申请号：US657001

申请日：1996-05-28

Applicant: John Paul Reeves

Inventor： John Paul Reeves

IPC: H04M3/533 ,  H04M3/50

CPC classification number: H04M3/53325

Abstract: A voice system and method in which messages are stored as data files. One or more tags are associated with each file, which identify the mailboxes intended to receive the message contained in the file. An owner of a mailbox can transfer a message to another mailbox by changing the tag to designate a transferee-mailbox. This tag manipulation saves memory space because the message file is not copied into the transferee-mailbox, only a tag is changed. Time is also saved because no delay is imposed by a copying process.

Abstract translation: 将消息存储为数据文件的语音系统和方法。 一个或多个标签与每个文件相关联，每个文件标识用于接收文件中包含的消息的邮箱。 邮箱的拥有者可以通过更改标签来指定受让人邮箱，将邮件传输到另一邮箱。 此标记操作可以节省内存空间，因为邮件文件不会复制到受让人邮箱中，只会更改标签。 时间也被节省，因为复制过程没有延迟。