IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0658721
(2003-09-09)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Lau, Shek Fai
- Taylor, Charles E.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Sharper Image Corporation
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
25 인용 특허 :
166 |
초록
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A personal electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high vol
A personal electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter, and contains safe amounts of ozone.
대표청구항
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1. A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing, said ion generator including: an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode and a second electrode
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A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing, said ion generator including: an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode and a second electrode; and a high voltage generator that provides a voltage difference between said first electrode and said second electrode; and a moisture retaining material adjacent said outlet vent; wherein said first electrode includes a base and an apex, said base being wider than said apex, and said apex aimed generally toward said second electrode; wherein said second electrode includes at least one electrically conductive member through which there is defined an opening disposed generally in front of said apex, wherein said ion generator produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent, wherein said moisture retaining material increases humidity of said air flow; and wherein said moisture retaining material includes a further opening disposed generally in front of said opening of said second electrode. 2. A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing, said ion generator including: an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode and a second electrode; and a high voltage generator that provides a voltage difference between said first electrode and said second electrode; and a moisture retaining material adjacent said outlet vent; wherein said ion generator produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; wherein said moisture retaining material increases humidity of said air flow; wherein said first electrode is located closer to the intake vent than is said second electrode; wherein said second electrode is located closer to the outlet vent than is said first electrode; and wherein said moisture retaining material is located between said second electrode and said outlet vent. 3. The device of claim 2, wherein said moisture retaining material has a generally cylindrical shape through which a further opening is defined.4. The device of claim 3, herein a diameter of said further opening defined in said moisture retaining material is greater than a diameter of said opening of said second electrode.5. The device of claim 4, wherein said high voltage generator outputs a signal having a duty cycle between about 10% to about 100%.6. A personal transporter-conditioner, comprising:a portable housing; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing that produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; a container retaining at least one small object, wherein vibrations cause said small object to move within said container and generate noise; and a transducer to detect noise and that is generated when said small object moves within said container; wherein said ion generator turns-on in response to said transducer detecting noise. 7. The device of claim 6, further comprising a moisture retaining material that increases humidity of said air flow.8. The device of claim 6, wherein after being turned-on in response to said transducer detecting noise, said ion generator turns off after being on for a predetermined amount of time.9. The device of claim 6, further comprising a moisture holder that increases humidity of said air flow.10. A personal transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing that produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; a container retaining at least one small object, wherein vibrations cause said small object to move within said container and generate force; and a transducer to detect force and that is generated when said small object moves within said container; wherein said ion generator turns-on in response to said transducer detecting force. 11. The device of claim 10, further comprising a moisture retaining material that increases humidity of said air flow.12. The device of claim 10, wherein after being turned-on in response to said transducer detecting force, ion generator turns off after being on for a predetermined amount of time.13. The device of claim 10, further comprising a moisture holder that increases humidity of said air flow.14. A personal transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing that produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; a container retaining at least one small object, wherein vibrations cause said small object to move within said container and generate at least one of noise and force; and a transducer to detect at least one of noise and force and that is generated when said small object moves within said container; wherein said ion generator turns-on in response to said transducer detecting at least one of noise and force. 15. The device of claim 14, further comprising a moisture retaining material that increases humidity of said air flow.16. The device of claim 14, wherein after being turned-on in response to said transducer detecting at least one of noise and force, said ion generator turns off after being on for a predetermined amount of time.17. The device of claim 14, further comprising a moisture holder that increases humidity of said air flow.18. A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing that produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; said housing including a detachable front member that includes said outlet vent; and a moisture retaining material also included in said detachable front member; wherein said detachable front member can be removed from said portable housing to allow said moisture retaining material to be easily wetted; and wherein said moisture retaining material increases the humidity of the air flow exiting said outlet vent. 19. A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing, said ion generator including: an electrode assembly comprising a first electrode and a second electrode; and a high voltage generator that provides a voltage difference between said first electrode and said second electrode; and a cord attached to said housing and forming a loop that enables said housing to be suspended from a neck of a user; said housing including a detachable front member that includes said outlet vent; and a moisture retaining material also included in said detachable front member; wherein said detachable front member can be removed from said portable housing to allow said moisture retaining material to be easily wetted; and wherein said ion generator produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent toward. 20. The device of claim 19, wherein said moisture retaining material increases humidity of said air flow.21. The device of claim 20, wherein said moisture retaining material can, be wet with at least one of water, medication and scent.22. A personal electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner device, comprising:a portable housing defining an intake vent and an outlet vent; a self-container ion generator disposed in said housing that produces an air flow from said intake vent to said outlet vent; said housing including a detachable front member that includes said outlet vent; and a moisture holder also included in said detachable front member; wherein said detachable front member can be removed from said portable housing to provide easy access to said moisture holder; and wherein said moisture holder increases the humidity of the air flow exiting said outlet vent.
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