公开(公告)号：US06974560B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10074096

申请日：2002-02-12

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

IPC: A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/74 ,  B60H3/00 ,  C01B13/11 ,  H01T23/00 ,  B01J19/08

CPC classification number: A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B60H3/0071 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  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 airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. 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. The device can also include a third or leading or focus electrode located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes, and/or an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, and/or 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。 气流经受设备内杀菌灯的紫外线辐射。 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。 该器件还可以包括位于第一阵列发射极电极上游的第三或前置或聚焦电极，和/或位于第二集电极阵列下游的尾电极和/或位于集电极之间的间隙电极，以及 /或具有增强的长度的增强发射极，以增加发射率。

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：US07805220B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US10798732

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng

IPC: G05B19/18 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G05B19/04

CPC classification number: G05D1/0219 ,  G05D1/0227 ,  G05D1/0246 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/027 ,  G05D1/0272 ,  G05D1/0274 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A robot cleaner 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.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种机器人清洁器，它使用蛇形房间清洁房间，并且蛇形地板清洁。 传感器可以包括物体跟随传感器，楼梯检测器和保险杠传感器。

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：US06911186B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US10074347

申请日：2002-02-12

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

IPC: A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/74 ,  B60H3/00 ,  C01B13/11 ,  H01T23/00 ,  B01J19/08

CPC classification number: A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B60H3/0071 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F2003/1667 ,  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 airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. 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. The device can also include a third or leading or focus electrode located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes, and/or an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, and/or 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。 气流经受设备内杀菌灯的紫外线辐射。 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。 该器件还可以包括位于第一阵列发射极电极上游的第三或前置或聚焦电极，和/或位于第二集电极阵列下游的尾电极和/或位于集电极之间的间隙电极，以及 /或具有增强的长度的增强发射极，以增加发射率。

公开(公告)号：US07801645B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US10799573

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng ,  Patricia I. Brenner

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng ,  Patricia I. Brenner

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0242 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A robot uses an infrared sensor including an infrared light source which produces pulses of infrared light. Optics focus reflections of the infrared light pulses from different portions of the environment of the robot to different detectors in a 2D array of detectors. The detectors produce an indication of the distance to the closest object in an associated portion of the environment. The robot can use the indications to determine features in the environment. The robot can be controlled to avoid these features.

Abstract translation: 机器人使用包括产生红外光脉冲的红外光源的红外传感器。 来自机器人环境的不同部分的红外光脉冲的光学聚焦反射在二维检测器阵列中的不同检测器。 检测器产生与环境的相关部分中最接近物体的距离的指示。 机器人可以使用指示来确定环境中的特征。 可以控制机器人以避免这些特征。

公开(公告)号：US07405672B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US10809923

申请日：2004-03-25

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

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

IPC: G08B17/10

CPC classification number: C01B13/10 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  F24F2110/64 ,  F24F2110/74 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  Y02A50/247 ,  Y02A50/25 ,  Y02P20/124

Abstract: An air treatment device having electrodes supported by a housing and a voltage generator operatively coupled to the electrodes. The air treatment device includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the voltage generator for sensing a condition and providing signals used for adjusting the voltage generated by the voltage generator.

Abstract translation: 具有由壳体支撑的电极和可操作地耦合到电极的电压发生器的空气处理装置。 空气处理装置包括至少一个可操作地耦合到电压发生器的传感器，用于感测状况并提供用于调节由电压发生器产生的电压的信号。

公开(公告)号：US06984987B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10625401

申请日：2003-07-23

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Greg S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Greg S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

IPC: H02H3/08 ,  G01R31/14 ,  G01R31/08

CPC classification number: C01B13/115 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/68 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/90 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and suppressing arcing between a first electrode and a second electrode of an electro-kinetic system. A current (or voltage) associated with the electro-kinetic system is monitored in order to adjust a first count and a second count. Each time a monitored value reaches a threshold, the first count is incremented. Each time the first count reaches a first count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is temporarily shut down for a predetermined period, the second count is incremented, and the first count is re-initialized. The electro-kinetic system restarts after the predetermined period. When the second count reaches a second count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is shut-down until a reset condition is satisfied.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于监测和抑制电动系统的第一电极和第二电极之间的电弧的系统和方法。 监测与电动系统相关联的电流（或电压），以便调整第一计数和第二计数。 每次监视值达到阈值时，第一个计数递增。 每当第一计数达到第一计数阈值时，电动系统暂时关闭预定时间段，第二计数递增，并且第一计数被重新初始化。 电动系统在预定时间后重新启动。 当第二计数达到第二计数阈值时，电动系统被关闭直到满足复位条件。

公开(公告)号：US06507773B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09881420

申请日：2001-06-14

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, two arms, two legs, several sensors, an audio system, a light assembly, and a video device. The sensors located throughout the body of the robot combined with an edge detection sensor allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video device allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes which allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot can be manipulated remotely.

Abstract translation: 机器人包括一个身体，两个手臂，两条腿，几个传感器，一个音频系统，一个灯组件和一个视频设备。 位于机器人整体的传感器与边缘检测传感器相结合，可使机器人与房间内的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或碰撞障碍物。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频设备允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 另外，机器人可以以允许机器人自主操作的多种模式操作。 机器人可以在自动模式，安全模式，迎接模式和监视模式下自主操作。 此外，机器人可以远程操作。