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A method of facilitating the transfer of ions from at least one ionizing pin disposed in an ion air blower into an air stream while the ion air blower is activated. The method includes attaching a baffle to the ion air blower; and positioning the baffle upstream from and proximate to the at least on

A method of facilitating the transfer of ions from at least one ionizing pin disposed in an ion air blower into an air stream while the ion air blower is activated. The method includes attaching a baffle to the ion air blower; and positioning the baffle upstream from and proximate to the at least one ionizing pin to cause turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to the tip of the at least one ionizing pin. An ion air blower is also detailed herein. The air blower includes an emitter assembly disposed in a housing. A plurality of ionizing pins extend from the emitter assembly such that the air stream passes over the plurality of ionizing pins. A baffle is disposed proximate to and upstream from the ionizing pins to create turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to a tip of each of the ionizing pins.

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1. A method of facilitating the transfer of ions from at least one ionizing pin disposed in an ion air blower into an air stream while the ion air blower is activated, the ion air blower having an air intake and an air exhaust, the air stream entering the ion air blower through the air intake, passi

1. A method of facilitating the transfer of ions from at least one ionizing pin disposed in an ion air blower into an air stream while the ion air blower is activated, the ion air blower having an air intake and an air exhaust, the air stream entering the ion air blower through the air intake, passing over at least a tip of the at least one ionizing pin, and being ejected from the ion air blower via the air exhaust while the ion air blower is activated, the method comprising:attaching a baffle to the ion air blower; andpositioning the baffle upstream from and proximate to the at least one ionizing pin to interrupt the air stream causing turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to the tip of the at least one ionizing pin wherein the turbulent flow of the air stream over the tip of the at least one ionizing pin facilitates the removal of ions from the at least one ionizing pin. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of attaching the baffle comprises attaching an annular ring shaped baffle proximate to the at least one ionizing pin. 3. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of attaching the baffle comprises attaching a generally rectangular shaped baffle proximate to the at least one ionizing pin. 4. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of attaching the baffle comprises attaching a baffle having a generally circular disk shape proximate to the at least one ionizing pin. 5. An ion air blower, comprising:a housing capable of guiding a flow of air passing therethrough;an emitter assembly disposed in the housing;a plurality of ionizing pins extending from the emitter assembly such that the flow of air passes over the plurality of ionizing pins; anda baffle disposed on the housing proximate to and upstream from the plurality of ionizing pins and capable of interrupting the air stream, wherein the baffle creates turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to a tip of each of the plurality of ionizing pins. 6. The ion air blower of claim 5 wherein the emitter assembly has a cylindrical outer surface, the plurality of ionizing pins extending generally radially outwardly from the cylindrical outer surface. 7. The ion air blower of claim 6 further comprising a fan disposed in the housing, the fan comprising a fan hub having a peripheral surface and a plurality of fan blades disposed along and extending from the peripheral surface. 8. The ion air blower of claim 7 further comprising an air guide disposed within the housing for guiding the air stream generated by the fan over the emitter assembly. 9. The ion air blower of claim 8 wherein the air guide has a generally hollow cylindrical shape. 10. The ion air blower of claim 9, wherein an inner diameter of the air guide is generally the same as a diameter of the area swept out by the fan blades of the fan. 11. The ion air blower of claim 8 wherein the emitter assembly is disposed within the air guide. 12. The ion air blower of claim 11 further comprising a stem extending generally inwardly from an inner surface of the air guide to support the emitter assembly spaced from the inner surface of the air guide. 13. The ion air blower of claim 7 wherein the peripheral surface of the fan hub and the cylindrical outer surface of the emitter assembly are generally co-aligned to place the tip of each of the plurality of ionizing pins in the fastest portion of the air stream generated by the fan. 14. The ion air blower of claim 6 wherein the baffle is disposed on an upstream side of the emitter assembly and extends generally radially outwardly to interrupt the air stream and to create turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to the tip of each of the plurality of ionizing pins. 15. The ion air blower of claim 5 wherein the housing has a slot through which any air stream passing through the housing is drawn. 16. The ion air blower of claim 15 wherein the emitter assembly has a generally linear shape and is positioned proximate to the slot, the plurality of ionizing pins extending from the emitte r assembly and extending at least partially across the slot. 17. The ion air blower of claim 16 wherein the baffle has a generally rectangular shape and extends across a portion of the slot. 18. The ion air blower of claim 5 wherein the emitter assembly has a hollow cylindrical shape for the air stream to pass through, the emitter assembly having an inner surface bearing a plurality of ionizing pins extending generally radially inwardly. 19. The ion air blower of claim 18 wherein the baffle is disposed on the emitter assembly and has an annular ring shape, the baffle extending from the inner surface of the emitter assembly generally radially inwardly.