УСТАНОВКА, ГЕНЕРИРУЮЩАЯ ИОНЫ, И ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ, ЕЕ ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩЕЕ

Группа изобретений относится к генераторам ионов. В установке, генерирующей ионы, каждый из индукционного электрода (2) для генерации положительных ионов и индукционного электрода (3) для генерации отрицательных ионов сформирован как независимая часть и отдельно установлен на подложку (1) с использованием металлической пластины на расстоянии друг от друга. Следовательно, даже если подложка (1) деформируется, области верхних концов игольчатых электродов (4, 5) смогут быть расположенными в центре сквозных отверстий (11) в индукционных электродах (2, 3), соответственно, и положительные ионы и отрицательные ионы могут стабильно генерироваться. Технический результат - повышение стабильности генерации ионов. 2 н. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ОТРИЦАТЕЛЬНО ЗАРЯЖЕННЫХ НАНОЧАСТИЦ

Изобретение относится к устройствам и способам получения отрицательно заряженных наночастиц для использования в медицине, бытовых приборах, биоинженерии и т.п. Сущность изобретения: устройство для получения отрицательно заряженных наночастиц состоит из источника питания, кожуха, контроллера и эмиттера электронов, где источник питания подсоединен к эмиттеру электронов и контроллеру, устройство имеет только один эмиттер электронов, названный сверхмалым эмиттером электронов, эмитирующая часть которого имеет размер микронного или субмикронного уровня, и являющийся электродом с только одним потенциалом, приложенным к электроду, при этом величина потенциала электрода выбрана в диапазоне от -2 кВ до -29 кВ, вследствие чего указанный электрод посредством туннельного эффекта излучает электроны, которые объединяются с наночастицами в воздухе, образуя отрицательно заряженные наночастицы. Предложен также способ получения отрицательно заряженных наночастиц. 2 н. и 1 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

Устройство коррекции погодных условий

Изобретение относится к области метеорологии. Устройство выполнено в виде спиральной антенны (1) с осевой диаграммой направленности (2), ориентированной в верхнюю полусферу для вертикального зондирования слоя Fионосферы (5) в диапазоне волн 25…30 м. Длина витка (8) спирали ~30 м, число витков 7, шаг витка 4,5 м. Антенна подвешена на телескопических мачтах (6) из композитного материала высотой 32 м, расчаленных растяжками (7). Витки (8) спирали закреплены на мачтах (6) и изолированы от них силиконовыми изоляторами (9). Антенна запитана от СВЧ передатчика (3) с регулируемой частотой излучения. При этом один из полюсов источника питания (4) передатчика подключен к заземлителю (10) антенны, выполненному из винтовых труб (11), заглубленных в грунт, по радиально-кольцевой параллельной схеме в режиме зеркального противовеса. Обеспечивается создание теплового луча с энергией, достаточной для обеспечения испарения облачного покрова зависшего циклона и обеспечивающей возникновение струйных течений ...

Устройство для очистки поверхности образцов для электронной микроскопии

Устройство предназначено для очистки поверхности образцов для электронной микроскопии. Очистка производится с помощью коронного разряда в воздушной среде при атмосферном давлении.Устройство содержит рабочую камеру с закрепленными в ней внешним коронирующим электродом малой площади с иглами на поверхности и опорным электродом-экстрактором, на котором располагается образец. Электроды подключены к вторичной обмотке высоковольтного импульсного трансформатора, на первичную обмотку которого непрерывно подается импульсное напряжение от внешнего источника, которое трансформатором повышается до 10 кВ или больше, что приводит к загоранию коронного разряда над поверхностью очищаемого образца.

УСТРОЙСТВО ГЕНЕРАЦИИ ИОНОВ И ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ ПРИБОР

... 1. Устройство (30) генерации ионов для генерации ионов при помощи разряда, содержащее: ! разрядный электрод (2), имеющий игольчатый конец; и ! индукционный электрод (1), имеющий плоский пластинчатый участок, на котором выполнено круглое сквозное отверстие (1a), ! причем упомянутый конец упомянутого разрядного электрода проходит через упомянутое сквозное отверстие упомянутого индукционного электрода и выступает вверх относительно верхней поверхности (1c) упомянутого плоского пластинчатого участка упомянутого индукционного электрода. ! 2. Устройство генерации ионов по п.1, дополнительно содержащее корпус (21), в котором расположены упомянутый разрядный электрод (2) и упомянутый индукционный электрод (1), при этом ! у упомянутого корпуса есть верхняя пластина (21b), на которой в сообщении с упомянутым сквозным отверстием (1a) упомянутого индукционного электрода сформировано отверстие (21a) испускания ионов, и ! упомянутый конец упомянутого разрядного электрода расположен так, что упомянутый ...

УСТАНОВКА ГЕНЕРИРУЮЩАЯ ИОНЫ И ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ ОБОРУДОВАНИЕ ЕЕ ИСПОЛЬЗУЮЩЕЕ

... 1. Установка генерирующая ионы, включающая в себя: ! первый индукционный электрод (2), имеющий первое отверстие; ! второй индукционный электрод (3), имеющий второе отверстие; ! первый игольчатый электрод (4), имеющий верхний конец, расположенный в центральной области указанного первого отверстия, для генерации положительных ионов; ! второй игольчатый электрод (5), имеющий верхний конец, расположенный в центральной области указанного второго отверстия, для генерации отрицательных ионов; и !подложку (1), на которую установлены указанные первый и второй индукционные электроды (2, 3) и указанные первый и второй игольчатые электроды (4, 5), ! причем каждый из указанных первого и второго индукционных электродов (2, 3) формируются как независимые части и устанавливаются отдельно на указанной подложке (1). ! 2. Установка генерирующая ионы по п.1, в которой расстояние между верхними концами указанных первого и второго игольчатых электродов (4, 5) больше 19 мм. ! 3. Установка генерирующая ионы по ...

IONENERZEUGER

Low power electrical bulb has fluorescent tubes and also has negative ion emitting carbon brush bundle

The power saving electrical light bulb has a socket [2] within which is fixed a circuit board [3] having the control circuit. Also mounted on the circuit board are three fluorescent light tubes [1]. Located directly in the centre is a carbon brush bundle [41] that emit negative ions that have the effect of eliminating viruses and bacteria from the air.

ANORDNUNG ZUR FÖRDERUNG VON LUFT.

STEUERVORRICHTUNG ZUR REGELUNG DES AUSFLIESSENS VON FLUESSIGEM BRENNSTOFF

Chemisch-Reinigungsanlage fuer Textilien

Air purifier corona ionisation chamber - has metal housing around discharge electrode and fan, discharging ionised molecules into outer chamber

The corona ionisation chamber for air purification and conditioning has a high voltage generator (30) which charges an electrode (31) inside a metal housing (32) inside the main treatment chamber (34). A fan (41) located between the entry (39) of the housing and the electrode, forces air through the outlet (40) into the outer chamber (34). The air travels at a speed through the housing such that a substantial part of the ionised molecules are discharged through the outlet (30). In an alternative design, the electrode (42) can be a thin wire stretched between the opposite sides of the metal housing (45).

Partikelmesssystem

Da sich die Relation zwischen einem Messsignal eines Partikelmesssystems und der Partikelmenge je nach den spezifischen Betriebsbedingungen eines Verbrennungsmotors und eines Fahrzeugs ändert, sinkt die Messgenauigkeit. Eine dieses Problem lösende Partikelmengenbestimmungsvorrichtung eines Partikelmesssystems korrigiert das Messsignal bzw. die anhand des Messsignals bestimmte Partikelmenge auf Grundlage eines oder mehrerer Betriebsbedingungsparameter aus einer Auswahl von drei Betriebsbedingungsparameter, nämlich Geschwindigkeit des Fahrzeugs, Drehzahl des Verbrennungsmotors und Drehmoment des Verbrennungsmotors.

APPARATUS FOR GENERATING NEGATIVE IONS

Appts. to provide oxygen anion radicals - has carbon@ fibre electrode near leading opening of a housing, for use with an inhaler

Appts. has an electrode of carbon fibres within a housing, near its leading opening, with a cross section surface filling most of the cross section surface of the housing. The potential difference between electrode and an earth is 2-10, pref. 3-7 KV. A supply of medical oxygen is connected to the housing, and the oxygen flow is set to give a flow speed at the leading opening of the housing and the electrode of less than 10 ml/min/mm2. A unit, at the leading end of the housing, defines the gap between the electrode and the treatment point at less than 10, and pref. 1-5 cm, and fixes the gap between them. USE/ADVANTAGE - The system is for the provision of oxygen anion radicals for biological medical applications. The carbon fibres, acting as electrodes, provide the required vol.. of superoxide very selectively through their fields at the required concn. directly at the point of treatment.

A lighting device

Improvements in and relating to air ionisers

ION-GENERATOR FOR PRODUCING AN AIR FLOW

IONISER

Improvements in or relating to the production of ionized gas such as air

... 468,655. Electromedical appliances. STEVENS, A. H. (General Patents, Ltd.) April 9, 1936, No. 10556. [Class 81 (ii)] [Also in Group XL] In a process for charging a gas, such as air, with negative electricity for therapeutical &c. purpose, the gas is passed through an ioniser, such as an ozonizer, the positive charges are removed, and the gas mixed with the vapour of a liquid, which may be one re-active with ozone. The gas is then mixed with a second untreated stream and the mixture subjected to the action of a strong pulsating negative field. The apparatus comprises a fan 14, Fig. 3, which delivers air to two conduits 16, 16a. The conduit 16a communicates with an ozonizer O comprising coaxial metal cylinders 32, 37 with an intervening cylinder 34 of insulating material. The ozonized air passes to a reservoir V containing a liquid preferably re-active with ozone and provided with tortuous passages for the air so as to thoroughly vaporize the liquid and mix the air therewith. The reservoir ...

DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY CHARGING PARTICLES

Ion generating component, ion generating unit and ion generating apparatus

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN AIR FLOW WITH ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURES

ELECTRODE FOR ELECTROSTATIC RANGES OF APPLICATION

AN ELECTRIFIED PROJECTILE USING SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURE

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ERZEUGUNG EINER GERICHTETEN STRÖMUNG IN LUFT

MONITORING DEVICE FOR SELFCOMPENSATORY IONIZER

ELECTROSTATIC FLUID ACCELERATOR

ELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASES

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IONIZING GASES OF MEANS CORONA DISCHARGES

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE AS A CHECK OF THE AIR IONIZATION

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IONS

Plasma-Ionisationskammer und Verfahren zum Betreiben derselben

The invention discloses a plasma ionization chamber (1) for the bipolar, partial ionization of gaseous oxygen, said chamber comprising - an inflow opening (6) for oxygen and an outflow opening (7) for ionized oxygen, - a cathode (4) and an anode (3) arranged in the interior of the plasma ionization chamber, these two electrodes being in the form of electrode wires which are tensioned transversely to the direction of flow (5) of the oxygen and are arranged in succession in the direction of flow of the oxygen, - wherein the inflow opening (6) is arranged in alignment with the outflow opening (7) centrally in the plasma ionization chamber (1). In order to reduce the formation of ozone in the plasma ionization chamber (1), it is provided that the DC voltage supply (2) for the anode (3) and the cathode (4) is configured in such a way that the current intensity in the anode (3) and in the cathode (4) does not exceed the region of 10 mA, in particular of 8 mA, and the voltage between the anode ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ERZEUGUNG EINES LUFTSTROMES BEI ATMOSPHAERISCHEN DRUCKEN

DEVICE FOR IONIZING AIR.

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRODE.

ION GENERATOR AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEVICE

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF UNIPOLAR AIR IONS

Device for electrical air conditioning, in particular of areas, under production of unipolar air ions

AN AIR TRANSPORTING ARRANGEMENT

Portable air ionizer, interface for a portable ionizer, and method of advertising therewith

Space potential generation device, freshness maintaining device using such space potential generation device, and fryer provided with such space potential generation device

This space potential generation device is characterized by: being provided with a transformer formed by magnetically joining a primary coil and a secondary coil, a feedback control circuit for returning one terminal of the secondary coil to one terminal of the primary coil to adjust voltage in the secondary coil, an output control means provided on the other terminal of the secondary coil to add low-frequency vibration to the output of the secondary coil, and an electrostatic discharge means disposed on the other terminal of the secondary coil via the output control means and made of a conductive material; and being configured so that there is no ground electrode, the current flowing to the secondary coil is a weak current in the range 0.2-0.002 A, the electrostatic discharge means is covered by an insulating member with insulative properties to a degree that allows the discharge of static electricity of a prescribed voltage into a surrounding space, and an electrical field of a prescribed ...

Ozone generator with position-dependent discharge distribution

The invention relates to an ozone generator comprising a high-voltage electrode (5) and at least one counter electrode (1), which define an interstice in which at least one dielectric (2) is arranged and through which a gas flows in the flow direction, the high-voltage electrode (5) and the at least one counter electrode (1) being provided with a connection for an electrical voltage supply unit (7) to generate silent discharges that originate from surface points, and the average distance between the high-voltage electrode (5) and the at least one counter electrode (1) and the average striking distance being constant while the number of surface points from which the silent discharges originate decreases in the direction of flow.

Ozone generator with position-dependent discharge distribution

The invention relates to an ozone generator comprising a high-voltage electrode (5) and at least one counter electrode (1), which define an interstice in which at least one dielectric (2) is arranged and through which a gas flows in the flow direction, the high-voltage electrode (5) and the at least one counter electrode (1) being provided with a connection for an electrical voltage supply unit (7) to generate silent discharges, a flat wire structure being arranged in the gas flow and its density decreasing in the flow direction.

Ion generating device

AIR TRANSPORTING ARRANGEMENT

An arrangement for transporting air with the aid of a so-called electric ion-wind comprises at least one elongated, e.g. wire-like, corona electrode (K) which extends across the path of air flow, at least one target electrode (M) located downstream of the corona electrode, and a d.c. voltage source, to which the corona electrode and the target electrodes are each connected at a respective terminal thereon. The voltage of the source (3) is such as to create at the corona electrode a corona discharge which produces air ions. The target electrode (M) is constructed so that the axial distance between the cross-sectional plane containing the corona electrode and extending across the airflow path and the nearest part of the target electrode is shorter at the end parts of the corona electrode than at the central part thereof.

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE GENERATION OF UNIPOLAR AIR IONS

RADIOACTIVE LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR WITH IONIZED-GAS CURRENT

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE GENERATION OF UNIPOLAR AIR IONS

POSITIVE ELECTRIC FIELD

This invention disclose a device of generating no pulse positive electric field with rhythm or whose positive electrode is close to positive part of creature and negative electrode is close to negative part of creature.

OZONE GENERATOR WITH POSITION-DEPENDENT DISCHARGE DISTRIBUTION

The invention relates to an ozone generator comprising a high-voltage electrode (5) and at least one counter electrode (1), which define an interstice in which at least one dielectric (2) is arranged and through which a gas flows in the flow direction, the high-voltage electrode (5) and the at least one counter electrode (1) being provided with a connection for an electrical voltage supply (7) to generate silent discharges which are discharged from surface locations, and wherein the mean spacing between the high-voltage electrode (5) and the at least one counter-electrode (1) and the mean sparking distance are constant, wherein the number of surface locations from which the silent discharges are discharged decreases in the flow direction.

DEVICE FOR NON-THERMAL EXCITATION AND IONIZATION OF VAPORS AND GASES

The excitation device comprises a plurality of rod-like electrode elements. Each electrode element is enclosed by a chemically and thermally stable protective casing, which can be exposed to high electric fields. The electrode elements are held in vertically extending crosspieces. This results in a setup of several modules, each of which consists of a plurality of electrode ele- ments and two cross pieces. The electrode elements of each module are electrically connected to a conductive bar and have equal potential. Consecutive modules are al- ternately connected to ground or phase, respectively. The described cell is substantially insensi- tive to the formation of condensates, such that it is suited to excite humid or polymerizing gases. Further- more, the modular setup allows the easy replacement of individual electrode elements.

IONIZER FOR THE IONIZATION OF OXYGEN IN OXYGEN THERAPY

An ionizer for the ionization of oxygen during any type of oxygen therapy. The ionizer contains an ionizing unit inside a housing. The housing has a grounded contact safety screen mounted thereon by means of a conducting metal ring and a high-ohmic resistor. A glass flask is mounted or screwed onto the housing to serve as a connection between the face mask and the ionizer. The housing has a projecting socket enclosed in a conducting metal cylinder connected to the high-ohmic resistor. The ionizing unit includes ionizing needles located directly adjacent the contact safety screen. Sufficient ionization of oxygen occurs without the production of ozone.

AIR IONIZATION SYSTEM

An air ionization device for use in industrial, commercial or residential settings which includes a core section shaped to provide internal venturi action in order to force air outwardly from an ozone manifold. Air fins are provided at the front of the cabinet to prevent turbulence of air as it exits the cabinet. The device further includes electronics for providing controlled negative ozone and ionization output, and a 12VDC power supply for operating system fans and relays. The device can operate as a master unit to control up to four slave units (i.e. up to five units on one system) for providing even distribution of ions and ozone over large industrial areas. In addition, various features are provided to allow for facile servicing of the device, including a purging hose mounted inside the core, removably replaceable ionization needles, and ozone relief holes positioned directly behind the ionization needles for constantly purging the needles and keeping them clean.

Verfahren für die einpolige Ionisation der Luft und Einrichtung zur Ausführung dieses Verfahrens.

Luftozonisierapparat

Générateur d'ions

Procédé pour l'obtention d'ions d'un seul signe et générateur d'ions pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Verfahren zur Elektro-Klimatisierung eines Raumes mit negativen Luftsauerstoff-Ionen

Anordnung zur Erzeugung unipolarer Luftionen

EINRICHTUNG ZUM ERZEUGEN EINER SPRUEHENTLADUNG.

Vorrichtung zur Erzeugung von unipolaren Luftionen

Sprühfeld-Ionisator

Verfahren zur Erzeugung von Luftionen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Herstellung negativer Ionen

Gerät zur Ionisierung der Luft

VORRICHTUNG ZUR ERZEUGUNG VON UNIPOLAREN LUFTIONEN.

DEVICE FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF A PRE-DETERMINED ELECTRICAL CHARGED ATMOSPHERE WITHIN A SPACE RANGE.

Device for producing ions

OZONE GENERATOR.

Method and device for generating a stream of unipolar atmospheric ions in the air in a room

The object of the method is to achieve reliable emission of unipolar gas ions from an AC-fed self-maintaining gas discharge in atmospheric air. In order to suppress the generation of noxious contaminant gases, the acceleration distances of the ions formed therein must be kept below a few hundredths of a millimetre. This problem is solved by employing an electrostatically charged ion emitter which is at the same time supplied with alternating voltage and consists of a flat electrode (1) between two glass plates (2) and a plurality of wires of a wire electrode (3) which are stretched across at least one of the glass plates at a distance of a few tenths of a millimetre. Under the influence of the alternating voltage, the wires are made to vibrate. The conditions are chosen in such a way that below the wires an electrical dark discharge always occurs only just before and just after the wires hit the glass surface. Of the ions formed in the dark discharge, those having the sign of the electrostatic ...

Method and device for generating a selectable concentration of unipolar atmospheric ions in the air of a room

The method involves generating unipolar ions by AC dark discharges in atmospheric air. The dark discharges are generated by employing a sheet electrode and a counter electrode to which a high alternating voltage is applied. The dark discharges occur between the two electrodes and are stabilised by a dielectric layer on the sheet electrode and a resistor upstream of said electrode. A DC field is employed to extract ions having the desired polarity from the dark discharges and to transport them into the room. The concentration of the unipolar ions in the air in the room can be selected by setting the strength of the DC field.

High output aero-ion generation equipment

High output aero-ion generation equipment has positive ion emitter tips working with field grid ...

IONIZATION DEVICE OF A FLUID.

DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF IONS, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE IONIZATION OF AIR.

SPATIAL AIR IONIZER.

DEVICE FOR THE REMOVAL OF STATIC LOADS ON PHOTO-SENSITIVE ARTICLES.

Generating corona discharge in air - using air ionisation generator realised by insulator and electrode system

An air ionisation generator has a socket mounting onto a housing plate. Within the socket are connections from the generator to a power supply. The socket supports a tube of insulating material of glass or plastics. The cross-section of the tube can be cylindrical or of another form of regular polygon. Within the tube is an internal electrode formed as a bush with a limited spacing between the parts. The electrode is located within the socket and is produced from perforated plate. An outer electrode fits over the tube and is produced from a wire mesh. USE - Purification of atmosphere.

EQUIPMENT FOR STERILIZATION AND DEODORIZING OF RAEUMEN.

Equipment to the Entkeimen and Desodorieren of areas.

Device fur the not-thermal suggestion and ionization of Dompfen and gases.

Sanitization device using electrical discharge

Ionizer with drop-off prevention device for electrode

Ion generating device and neutralizing device equipped with the same

On-vehicle ion generation system

An on-vehicle ion generation system to be mounted on a vehicle includes an ion generator and a controller for controlling its operation. Power is supplied to the ion generator by an on-vehicle battery. Even when a vehicle engine is in a stop state by the controller, the ion generator can generate ion which can kill the odor and perform sterilization before or after using the vehicle.

Static eliminator

There is provided a static eliminator for accurately detecting a contamination condition of a discharge electrode, in which a target value as a target frame ground current value is changed from, for example, zero as a reference alternately to the plus side and the minus side to such a degree as not to affect the ion balance of a workpiece, and the follow-up time, namely a phase delay, with respect to the change in target value differs depending on the contamination condition of the discharge electrode, and becomes longer with the progress of the contamination, and by use of this characteristic, a plurality of thresholds are prepared and compared with a detected frame ground current value, so as to detect the contamination condition of the discharge electrode.

Air ionizer electrode drive circuit and method

An air ionizer electrode drive circuit and method in which an AC high voltage of predetermined constant amplitude is output by a high voltage generator (16) for application to the ionizer electrodes. The level of ions produced is then controlled by the ion production time using a controller (12) that switches the voltage generator on and off in a repeating manner. The duty cycle, i.e. on-off ratio, at which the voltage generator operates then determines the average ion production rate. This method allows control of the ion production level from 0 to 100% of the range.

Ion generating device and air conditioner

A space electric potential generating device

ION PRODUCTION

APPAREIL D'IONISATION NEGATIVE DE L'AIR

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN APPAREIL D'IONISATION NEGATIVE DE L'AIR. CET APPAREIL EST CARACTERISE EN CE QU'IL COMPREND AU MOINS UN SUPPORT 1 SUR LEQUEL EST MONTEE A ROTATION, AUTOUR D'UN AXE VERTICAL, AU MOINS UNE HELICE 5 EN MATERIAU CONDUCTEUR DE L'ELECTRICITE, RELIEE ELECTRIQUEMENT A LA BORNE NEGATIVE D'UN GENERATEUR DE HAUTE TENSION 2 ET COMPORTANT AU MOINS DEUX BRANCHES RADIALES 5A REPARTIES REGULIEREMENT AUTOUR DE L'AXE VERTICAL DE ROTATION ET DONT LES PARTIES EXTREMES EXTERIEURES 5B, TERMINEES DES POINTES 5C SONT REPLIEES DANS LE MEME SENS PAR RAPPORT AUX BRANCHES RADIALES DE L'HELICE, CES PARTIES EXTREMES AINSI REPLIEES ETANT PERPENDICULAIRES OU SENSIBLEMENT PERPENDICULAIRES AUX BRANCHES RADIALES DE L'HELICE.

Ozoniser of air

Device improved to generate ions in the air

Multi-stage ion airflow generating device

An ion airflow generating device includes a number of generator stages, each of which includes a number of generators. Each generator includes a needle-shaped emitter and a ring-shaped receiver. The receivers in the same stage are arranged in an array. Each receiver defines a groove in an outer circumferential surface thereof along a direction parallel to the central axis thereof. Each two adjacent receivers in a former generator stage connect with each other, and the grooves thereof cooperatively define a hole for holding an emitter in a next generator stage. The receivers in the next generator stage symmetrically offset from the receivers in the former generator stage such that each emitter aligns to the center of a corresponding receiver.

Method and device for automatic positive and negative ion balance control in a bipolar ion generator

A method and a device for automatic positive and negative ion balance control in a bipolar ion generator. The method may include applying bias voltage from a bias voltage source to a bias electrode from a power supply that includes an AC voltage generator and a voltage multiplying circuit of at least one cascade. The method may also include controlling a bias current flowing through the bias electrode for the purpose of stabilization of that current, wherein the step of controlling of the bias current is performed during charging of a capacitor in the voltage multiplying circuit.

Static eliminator

A static eliminator that can adjust the balance in the quantities of positive and negative ions reaching a charged object. A static eliminator ( 1 ) includes: a first electrode ( 5 ) which is disposed inside a housing ( 2 ) having at least one open end ( 2 a ) and is connected to a positive terminal of a power supply ( 3 ); a second electrode ( 4 ) which is disposed inside the housing ( 2 ) by being spaced a prescribed distance away from the first electrode ( 5 ) and is connected to a negative terminal of the power supply ( 3 ); and an air provider ( 6 ) for producing a stream of air by which the positive ions emitted from the first electrode ( 5 ) and the negative ions emitted from the second electrode ( 4 ) are delivered to a charged object. At least one of the first and second electrodes ( 4 ) and ( 5 ) is disposed in such a manner one electrode is linearly movable relative to the other electrode in at least one of forward and backward directions along a direction in which the stream of air flows.

Ion/ozone wind generation device and method

An ion/ozone wind generation device includes an electrode pair including a needle-shaped electrode and an opposite electrode, and generates ions and ion/ozone wind using corona discharge by generating a potential difference between the needle-shaped electrode and the opposite electrode, wherein the opposite electrode includes a plane-shaped main ring-shaped opposite electrode and a plane-shaped sub ring-shaped opposite electrode surrounding the plane-shaped main ring-shaped opposite electrode, and the longest distance between a tip of the needle-shaped electrode and the main ring-shaped opposite electrode is shorter than the shortest distance between the tip of the needle-shaped electrode and the sub ring-shaped opposite electrode.

Ion Wind Generator, Ion Wind Generating Apparatus, and Ion Wind Generating Method

Provided is an ion wind generator which is able to raise the speed of the ion wind. An ion wind generator () has: a first electrode () and a second electrode () which are supplied with voltage and induce an ion wind by electric discharge, and a third electrode () which forms an electric field for accelerating the ion wind in a downstream region of the ion wind relative to the first electrode () and the second electrode (). 113-. (canceled)14. An ion wind generator comprising:a first electrode and a second electrode which are supplied with voltage and induce an ion wind by electric discharge anda field forming member which forms an electric field for accelerating the ion wind in a downstream region of the ion wind relative to the first electrode and the second electrode.15. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 14 , wherein the field forming member is a third electrode which is arranged on a downstream side of the ion wind relative to the first electrode and the second electrode and to which a DC voltage is supplied in a state where a closed loop is not formed.16. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 15 , further comprising:a dielectric separating the first electrode and the second electrode, whereinthe first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode are disposed on the dielectric.17. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 16 , whereinthe dielectric is formed in a plate-shape,the first electrode is a layer-shaped electrode parallel to a predetermined major surface of the dielectric,the second electrode is a layer-shaped electrode parallel to the predetermined major surface and has a portion which is located nearer one side in the direction along the predetermined major surface than the first electrode, andthe third electrode is a layer-shaped electrode parallel to the predetermined major surface and is arranged nearer the one side than the second electrode.18. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 15 , wherein a hole portion ...

Ion Wind Generator and Ion Wind Generating Device

Provided is an ion wind generator capable of suitably generating an ion wind along the surface of a dielectric. An ion wind generator has: a dielectric having a first primary surface and a second primary surface at the rear thereof; an inner side electrode arranged in the dielectric; a first electrode arranged on the first primary surface side with respect to the inner side electrode; and a second electrode arranged on the second primary surface side with respect to the inner side electrode. The inner side electrode has a first downstream area located in a first direction (the positive side of x-axis direction) along the first primary surface with respect to the first electrode, and a second downstream area located in a second direction (the positive side of x-axis direction) along the second primary surface with respect to the second electrode. 112-. (canceled)13. An ion wind generator comprising:a dielectric having a first surface and a second surface which face directions different from each other,an inner side electrode arranged in the dielectric,a first electrode which is arranged on the first surface side with respect to the inner side electrode, anda second electrode which is arranged on the second surface side with respect to the inner side electrode, whereinthe inner side electrode has a first downstream area located in a first direction along the first surface with respect to the first electrode and can induce an ion wind along the first surface by application of voltage with the first electrode and has a second downstream area located in a second direction along the second surface with respect to the second electrode and can induce an ion wind along the second surface by application of voltage with the second electrode.14. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 13 , wherein the first surface and the second surface face opposite directions with respect to each other.15. The ion wind generator as set forth in claim 14 , wherein the first direction and ...

Ion generator and air cleaner

A casing, including an inlet through which air can flow in and outlets through which air can flow out, is internally provided with: an air passage through which the inlet and the outlets are connected to each other; and an ion generation device for discharging ions into the air passage. The casing has an inclined wind guide surface and an attachment surface that forms an acute angle with the wind guide surface. The inlet is provided in a region of the wind guide surface, the distance of which from the attachment surface is shorter, the first outlet is provided in a region of the wind guide surface, the distance of which from the attachment surface is longer, and the second outlet is provided in a region of the casing, extending to the attachment surface from an end of the wind guide surface at which the first outlet is provided.

In-line corona-based gas flow ionizer

Self-balancing, corona discharge for the stable production of electrically balanced and ultra-clean ionized gas streams is disclosed. This result is achieved by promoting the electronic conversion of free electrons into negative ions without adding oxygen or another electronegative gas to the gas stream. The invention may be used with electronegative and/or electropositive or noble gas streams and may include the use of a closed loop corona discharge control system.

CONTROL OF CORONA DISCHARGE STATIC NEUTRALIZER

Self-balancing, corona discharge for the stable production of electrically balanced and ultra-clean ionized gas streams is disclosed. This result is achieved by promoting the electronic conversion of free electrons into negative ions without adding oxygen or another electronegative gas to the gas stream. The invention may be used with electronegative and/or electropositive or noble gas streams and may include the use of a closed loop corona discharge control system. 126-. (canceled)27. A method of converting a cloud of free electrons into negative ions within a corona discharge ionizer of the type having a through channel with a gas stream flowing therethrough , at least one ionizing electrode at least partially disposed within the gas stream and at least one reference electrode downstream of the ionizing electrode by a distance L , the method comprising:applying an ionizing signal, having a cycle T with positive and negative portions, to the ionizing electrode to thereby produce the electron cloud in the non-ionized gas stream during a time Tnc of the negative portion of the ionizing signal, wherein the electron cloud moves downstream toward the reference electrode and wherein the time Tnc is less than or equal to a time Te that it takes the electron cloud to move distance L from the ionizing electrode to the reference electrode; anddetecting the negative corona onset voltage of the gas stream;maintaining the amplitude of the ionizing signal of the step of applying generally equal to the detected negative corona onset voltage; andinducing the electron cloud produced by the ionizing electrode to oscillate between the ionizing electrode and reference electrode.28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. A method of controlling corona discharge within an ionizer of the type having a through channel with a non-ionized gas stream flowing therethrough and an electrode producing charge carriers within the non-ionized gas stream in response to the application of an ionizing signal to ...

Wind Power Negative Ion Generator

A wind power negative ion generator includes a negative ion generator main body and a wind power generation device coupled to the negative ion generator main body. The wind power generation device has a power cord connected to a power line of the negative ion generator to supply electricity. The wind power generation device includes fan blades to communicate with outside and form a wind receiving side. The negative ion generator of the present invention can be widely used, not limited to a fixed power source socket. The negative ions generated by the present invention can move along with the wind to enlarge the range of the negative ions.

ION GENERATOR

A partition is formed between an ion generating unit at the windward side and an ion generating unit at the leeward side, so that the amount of airflow to pass through the ion generating unit at the windward side will become more in comparison to the amount of airflow to pass through the ion generating unit at the leeward side. 1. An ion generator , comprising:an inlet port through which air is sucked in;a discharge port through which air is discharged;a blower that sucks in air through the inlet port and discharges the air through the discharge port;an air passage connecting an outlet port of the blower and the discharge port; andan ion generating device separately provided with a positive ion generating unit that generates positive ions and a negative ion generating unit that generates negative ions and disposed such that the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit face the air passage and the positive ions and the negative ions are discharged through the discharge port,whereina partition member is provided to separate the air passage into separate air passages;one of the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit is arranged at a windward side along one of the separate air passages and the other one of the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit is arranged at a leeward side along the other one of the separate air passages such that the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit are arranged opposite from each other; anda flow rate in the one of the air passages through which air flows passing by the one of the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit is different from a flow rate in the other one of the air passages through which air flows passing by the other one of the positive ion generating unit and the negative ion generating unit.2. The ion generator according to claim 1 ,whereinthe partition member separates the air passage into the ...

Discharge electrode, method for manufacturing discharge electrode, ion generating apparatus, and electrostatic atomizing apparatus

A discharge electrode includes a surface layer to which a surface treatment that enables solder bonding is applied.

Ion generation system and method for controlling ion balance

The invention provides an ion generation system, including a high voltage pulse generator, an ion balance detector and a controller. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the ion balance detector and send a regulation signal to the high voltage pulse generator to regulate the balance of positive/negative ions of the ion generation system. The invention also provides a method for controlling the ion balance where the ion generation system is utilized. By controlling the width difference between the positive peak pulse and the negative peak pulse of a high voltage pulse or regulating the peak difference between the positive peak and the negative peak of an output pulse high voltage, the yield of positive and negative is controlled, thus balanced ions output-is achieved.

ELECTRIC CHARGE GENERATING DEVICE

An ionizer that acts as an electric charge generating device includes a first high voltage power source and a second high voltage power source, which are disposed in confronting relation to each other, and a first wiring arrangement and a second wiring arrangement, which are disposed in confronting relation to each other. The first high voltage power source applies an AC high voltage to needle electrodes via the first wiring arrangement, whereas the second high voltage power source applies an AC high voltage, which is 180° out of phase with the aforementioned AC high voltage, to needle electrodes via the second wiring arrangement. 1. An electric charge generating device comprising:at least two electrodes;a first power source for applying a first voltage to one first electrode;a second power source for applying a second voltage of different polarity than the first voltage to another second electrode;a first wiring arrangement electrically connecting the first power source and the first electrode; anda second wiring arrangement electrically connecting the second power source and the second electrode;wherein the first power source and the second power source are disposed in confronting relation to each other, and/or the first wiring arrangement and the second wiring arrangement are disposed in confronting relation to each other; andwherein the first voltage is applied from the first power source to the first electrode via the first wiring arrangement, and the second voltage is applied from the second power source to the second electrode via the second wiring arrangement, whereby ions are generated in the vicinity of the first electrode, and ions, which differ in polarity from the aforementioned ions, are generated in the vicinity of the second electrode.2. The electric charge generating device according to claim 1 , wherein:the electric charge generating device releases ions generated in the vicinity of the first electrode, and ions generated in the vicinity of the ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NEUTRALIZING AEROSOL PARTICLES

A method for the neutralization of aerosol particles uses a bipolar ion atmosphere generated by a dielectric barrier discharge to achieve a symmetric charge distribution on the particles. The aerosol-laden sample air passes, with a defined velocity, through the central flow channel of a first electrode, an adjoining discharge chamber and a downstream equilibration chamber. The wall electrode and the discharge chamber are surrounded by a plasma-resistant dielectric. The dielectric is at least in the region of the discharge chamber surrounded by a ring-shaped excitation electrode. A pulsating high voltage applied to the excitation electrode causes a dielectric barrier discharge between wall electrode and dielectric in the largely field-free discharge chamber, which generates positive and negative ions. A rod-shaped control electrode generates a weak electric field. The adjustable potential of the control electrode enables a controlled shift of the plasma-generated ion atmosphere to more positive or more negative charges. 1. A method for neutralization of aerosol particles using a bipolar ion atmosphere generated by a dielectric barrier discharge , which comprises the steps of:passing an aerosol sample flow with a defined velocity through a central flow channel of a first electrode assembly having at least one tubular grounded wall electrode, an adjoining discharge chamber, and a downstream equilibration chamber, the tubular grounded wall electrode and the discharge chamber being enclosed by a plasma-resistant dielectric, the plasma-resistant dielectric being at least in a region of the discharge chamber surrounded by a second electrode assembly having an excitation electrode;applying a pulsating high voltage to the excitation electrode for generating a dielectric barrier discharge between the tubular grounded wall electrode and the plasma-resistant dielectric in the largely field-free discharge chamber, thus generating positive and negative ions simultaneously, and ...

Ionization Balance Device With Shielded Capacitor Circuit For Ion Balance Measurements and Adjustments

In one example, this disclosure describes a circuit and techniques that may be used to measure the ion balance in an ionization balance device (). The described circuit comprises a capacitor () that includes two conductors (), wherein a first one () of the conductors is exposed to the output of the ionization device, and the second one () of the conductors is shielded from the output of the ionization device. The first conductor may accumulate charge so as to quantify the output of the ionization balance device. A switch () may be used to discharge the first conductor at periodic intervals in order to measure the accumulated charge on the first conductor, and signal processing may be performed on this discharge measurement in order to generate feedback that can be used to control and adjust the output of an ion source. 1. An ionization balance device comprising:an ion source that emits ions; and the first conductor is exposed to the ions emitted by the ion source; and', 'the second conductor is shielded from the ions emitted by the ion source., 'a capacitor including a first conductor and a second conductor, wherein2. The ionization balance device of claim 1 , wherein the first conductor shields the second conductor from the emitted ions.3. The ionization balance device of claim 1 , wherein the capacitor comprises:an outer conductor comprising the first conductor; andan inner conductor comprising the second conductor.416-. (canceled)17. The ionization balance device of claim 3 , wherein the capacitor comprises a dielectric between the outer conductor and the inner conductor.18. The ionization balance device of claim 3 , wherein the capacitor comprises one of:a cylindrical capacitor,a rectangular capacitor, andan oval capacitor.19. The ionization balance device of claim 1 , further comprising a signal conditioning circuit coupled to the capacitor claim 1 , wherein the signal conditioning circuit is configured to output a signal indicative of ion balance.20. The ...

Collapsible High-voltage Electrical Discharge Generator

A collapsible, high voltage electrical discharge generator uses a set of telescoping winding sections to achieve a compact form suitable for efficient transport, storage and deployment. The winding sections have two typical arrangements, fully collapsed and fully extended. In the fully collapsed mode the sections can be telescoped together into a nested configuration, thus occupying a small fraction of the volume of a fully extended system. The towers can be erected into the fully extended mode by applying internal pressure, or alternatively by using mechanical linkage to simply extend the telescoped stack of winding sections into position. Fully extended and connected, the individual sections perform as a large, continuous inductive element capable of generating very high voltages at the top of the tower for use in testing equipment and producing long electrical discharges. 1. A high voltage generation device comprising:two or more hollow, inductive, electrical winding sections configured to form a tower arrangement and to connect electrically with one another;wherein the device is configured to produce an electrical discharge in air greater than three meters in length,and the device is configured to collapse into a compact arrangement suitable for transport or storage.2. The device of wherein the tower arrangement of winding sections has a top electrode with a toroidal shape.3. The device of wherein the outer envelope of the top electrode has a minimum effective outer radius of curvature greater than 350 mm.4. The device of wherein the top electrode has an exterior surface comprising an electrically-conductive material with a conductivity of at least 100 S/m.5. The device of wherein the electrode comprises a number of conductive modular components configured to be disassembled and reassembled easily over and over again.6. The device of wherein the shape of each winding section is a conic section.7. The device of wherein the shape of each winding section is a prism ...

Linear Jet Ionizer

A multi-sectional linear ionizing bar with at least four elements is disclosed. First, disclosed bars may include at least one ionization cell with at least one axis-defining linear ion emitter for establishing an ion cloud along the length thereof. Second, disclosed bars may include at least one reference electrode. Third, disclosed bars may include a manifold for receiving gas or air from a source and for delivering same past the linear emitter(s) such that substantially none of the gas/air flows into the ion cloud. Fourth, disclosed bars may include means for receiving the ionizing voltage and for delivering same to the linear emitter(s) to thereby establish the ion cloud. In this way, disclosed ionizing bars may transport ions from the plasma region toward a charge neutralization target without inducing substantial vibration of the linear emitter and without substantial contaminants from the gas/air flow reaching the linear emitter.

IONIZER

An efficient and safe ionizer is disclosed. The ionizer includes a circuit to generate high voltage, a circuit case to surround the circuit, an electrode disposed outside of the circuit case and caused to discharge electricity by the high voltage generated by the circuit to ionize molecules in air, and an electrode cover disposed at a portion around the electrode. 1. An ionizer comprising:a circuit to generate high voltage;a circuit case to surround the circuit;an electrode disposed outside of the circuit case and caused to discharge electricity by the high voltage generated by the circuit to ionize molecules in air; andan electrode cover disposed at a portion around the electrode.2. The ionizer according to claim 1 , wherein the electrode is formed of superfine carbon fibers bound in a brush shape.3. The ionizer according to claim 1 , further comprising an electrode support tube protruding from the circuit case to support the electrode.4. The ionizer according to claim 3 , wherein the electrode support tube is formed in a shape of a stick claim 3 , connected to the circuit case at one end thereof claim 3 , and provided with the electrode at the other end thereof.5. The ionizer according to claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , the electrode support tube transfers the high voltage generated by the circuit to the electrode.6. The ionizer according to claim 3 , wherein the electrode cover is disposed around the electrode support tube.7. The ionizer according to claim 1 , wherein the electrode cover has a shape of a semicircular tube.8. The ionizer according to claim 7 , wherein the electrode cover surrounds half of a circumference of the electrode.9. The ionizer according to claim 1 , wherein the electrode cover is disposed at a side of the electrode toward which air flows.10. An ionizer comprising:a circuit to generate high voltage;a circuit case to surround the circuit;at least one electrode disposed outside of the circuit case and caused to discharge electricity by the high ...

ION GENERATOR MOUNTING DEVICE

The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator mounting device for application of bipolar ionization to airflow within a conduit, the device includes a housing for mounting to the conduit having an internal panel within the enclosure, and an arm extending from the housing for extension into the conduit and containing at least one opening. At least one coupling for mounting an ion generator to the arm oriented with an axis extending between a pair of electrodes of the ion generator being generally perpendicular to a flow direction of the airflow within the conduit. 1. An ion generator mounting device , comprising: a base,', 'a first and second pair of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls projecting from the base to collectively form an interior storage compartment and to define an upper edge;', 'a top portion; and', 'at least one opening within the housing;, 'a housing comprisinga retention means extending outwardly from the housing; andat least one coupling for mounting the ion generator.2. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising an ion generator disposed within the interior storage compartment.3. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising an ion generator containing at least one electrode for dispersing ions from the ion generator that is disposed within the interior storage compartment claim 1 , whereby at least one electrode is disposed adjacent that at least one opening.4. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply.5. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a switch.6. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising a retention means disposed on one of the sidewalls and extending therefrom.7. The ion generator mounting device of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator disposed on the housing.8. An ion generator mounting device claim 1 , comprising:an elongate arm, comprising a first side and a second side, ...

Enhanced photo-catalytic cells

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for ionizing air includes a first reflector and a first target. The first reflector receives direct UV energy (from a UV emitter) and reflects it to form reflected UV energy. The first target has an inner face that also receives direct UV energy (from the UV emitter). The first target also has an outer face that receives the reflected UV energy from the first reflector. The faces of the first target are coated with a photo-catalytic coating. The first target may also have passages between the faces.

IONIZER

In an ionizer, two output resistors are connected to a needle electrode through a switch unit. DC high voltage generating circuits, respectively, generate DC high voltages continuously during operation of the ionizer. A first switch and a second switch, which constitute the switch unit, are turned ON in mutually different time bands, respectively. 1. An ionizer that generates ions in the vicinity of an electrode through application of a voltage to the electrode , comprising:a first DC voltage generating circuit that generates a positive polarity DC voltage;a second DC voltage generating circuit that generates a negative polarity DC voltage;a first resistor connected to an output side of the first DC voltage generating circuit;a second resistor connected to an output side of the second DC voltage generating circuit; anda switch unit that connects the first resistor and the second resistor with the electrode,wherein:the first DC voltage generating circuit continuously generates the positive polarity DC voltage;the second DC voltage generating circuit continuously generates the negative polarity DC voltage;the switch unit is equipped with a first switch capable of establishing a connection between the first resistor and the electrode, and a second switch capable of establishing a connection between the second resistor and the electrode; andthe first switch and the second switch are turned ON in mutually different time bands, respectively.2. The ionizer according to claim 1 , further comprising:a switch control circuit for controlling ON and OFF timings of the first switch and the second switch,wherein the first switch and the second switch are semiconductor switching elements, which are turned ON or OFF by control signals supplied from the switch control circuit.3. The ionizer according to claim 1 , wherein the first DC voltage generating circuit and the second DC voltage generating circuit are Cockcroft-Walton circuits.4. The ionizer according to claim 1 , further ...

ION GENERATION DEVICE

The present invention provides methods and systems for an ion generator device that includes a base, a first and second pair of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls projecting from the base to collectively form an interior storage compartment and to define an upper edge, a top portion engaged to the upper edge, at least one high voltage wire extending from the device, and a power supply for providing a voltage to the high voltage wire for producing ions. 1. An ion generator device , comprising:a base,a first and second pair of spaced-apart, opposed sidewalls projecting from the base to collectively form an interior storage compartment and to define an upper edge;a top portion engaged to the upper edge;at least one high voltage wire extending from the device;a power supply for providing a voltage to the high voltage wire for producing ions.2. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a base having an outer edge and the first and second pair of spaced-apart claim 1 , opposed sidewalls projecting therefrom.3. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a transformer housed within the interior storage compartment and is engaged to the power supply and the at least one high voltage wire.4. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising two high voltage wires extending from the device claim 1 , wherein one of the high voltage wires produces negative ions and the second high voltage wire produces positive ions.5. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one bore within the top portion claim 1 , whereby the at least one high voltage wire extends therethrough.6. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a retention flange disposed on one of the sidewalls and extending therefrom.7. The ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising an LED light disposed on the top portion.8. An ion generator device claim 1 , comprising:a base that extends to an outer edge,a first and second pair of spaced-apart, ...

PLASMA PURIFICATION MODULE

A plasma purification module is described. The plasma purification module includes a first electrode plate, a second electrode plate, at least one long electrode and a catchment element. The first electrode plate is configured to be connected to a first electrode of a power supply. The second electrode plate is disposed over a surface of the first electrode plate, and is configured to be connected to a second electrode of the power supply, in which the second electrode plate has a channel. The long electrode is configured to form a discharge area. The long electrode is disposed on the surface of the first electrode plate and passes through the channel. The long electrode has a tip. The catchment element is disposed adjacent to the tip, and is configured to provide the discharge area with mist or water. 1. A plasma purification module , comprising:a first electrode plate configured to be connected to a first electrode of a powersupply;a second electrode plate disposed over a surface of the first electrode plate and configured to be connected to a second electrode of the power supply, wherein the second electrode plate has at least one channel;at least one long electrode configured to form a discharge area, wherein the at least one long electrode is disposed on the surface of the first electrode plate and passes through the at least one channel, and the at least one long electrode has a tip; anda catchment element disposed adjacent to the tip and configured to provide the discharge area with mist or water, wherein the catchment element is disposed over the second electrode plate, the catchment element has at least one hole, and the at least one long electrode passes through the at least one channel and the at least one hole sequentially.2. The plasma purification module of claim 1 , wherein the at least one long electrode comprises at least one needle electrode or a carbon brush.3. The plasma purification module of claim 1 , wherein the catchment element comprises a ...

OZONE GENERATOR WITH POSITION-DEPENDENT DISCHARGE DISTRIBUTION

An ozone generator includes a high-voltage electrode and at least one counter electrode, which define an interstice in which at least one dielectric is arranged and through which a gas flows in the flow direction. The high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode are provided with a connection for an electrical voltage supply to generate corona discharges which are discharged from surface discharge locations. The mean sparking distance and the mean spacing between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter-electrode are constant. The number of surface discharge locations decreases in the flow direction. 18.-. (canceled)9. An ozone generator comprising:a high-voltage electrode;at least one counter electrode;an interstice configured to support a flow of gas in a flow direction between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode, the interstice having at least one dielectric therein, the interstice defining a constant mean sparking distance and a constant mean spacing between the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter-electrode;an electrical voltage supply connected to the high-voltage electrode and the at least one counter electrode; andone or more surface discharge locations configured to produce corona discharges, the number of surface discharge locations decreasing in the flow direction.10. The ozone generator according to claim 9 , wherein the number of surface discharge locations continuously decreases in the flow direction.11. The ozone generator according to claim 9 , wherein the surface discharge locations are arranged on the high-voltage electrode.12. The ozone generator according to claim 11 , wherein the high-voltage electrode comprise a mesh claim 11 , braid claim 11 , knit claim 11 , weave claim 11 , or winding of wire that defines said surface discharge locations.13. The ozone generator according to claim 12 , wherein the wire defines a mesh having a mesh width claim 12 , wherein the mesh ...

Facial beautifying and care apparatus

A facial beautifying and care apparatus includes a beauty bar ( 1 ) having an air supply passage (A), a negative pressure connecting hole ( 132 ), a conductive suction nozzle ( 15 ) and a first connection port ( 134 ); an EMS generation module ( 20 ) inside the beauty bar ( 1 ) electrically connected to the first connection port ( 134 ); an external negative pressure unit ( 6 ) separated from the beauty bar ( 1 ) and having a negative pressure driving control module ( 62 ) and a second connection port ( 637 ); the negative pressure driving control module ( 62 ) having an air supply tube assembly ( 66 ) with a negative pressure communicating hole ( 661 ); a communicating tube ( 7 ) communicating with the negative pressure connecting hole ( 132 ) and the negative pressure communicating hole ( 661 ); a conductive wire ( 8 ) connected to the first connecting port ( 134 ) and the second connecting port ( 637 ). Accordingly, the effects of facial skin firming, cleaning, beautifying and caring are achieved.

WEARABLE AIR PURIFIER

A wearable air purifier includes at least one wearable component, a control unit, at least one speaker assembly and at least one negative ion generating component. The control unit is disposed inside the at least one wearable component. The at least one speaker assembly is disposed on the at least one wearable component and electrically connected to the control unit. The at least one negative ion generating component is disposed on the at least one wearable component and electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit provides high-voltage currents to the at least one negative ion generating component to enable the at least one negative ion generating component to emit negative ions by corona discharging, and the control unit further provides audio signals to the at least one speaker assembly to activate the at least one speaker assembly to generate sound. 1. A wearable air purifier comprising:at least one wearable component;a control unit disposed inside the at least one wearable component;at least one speaker assembly disposed on the at least one wearable component and electrically connected to the control unit; andat least one negative ion generating component disposed on the at least one wearable component and electrically connected to the control unit;wherein the control unit provides high-voltage currents to the at least one negative ion generating component to enable the at least one negative ion generating component to emit negative ions by corona discharging, and the control unit further provides audio signals to the at least one speaker assembly to activate the at least one speaker assembly to generate sound.2. The wearable air purifier of claim 1 , wherein the at least one negative ion generating component comprises a first negative ion generating component and a second negative ion generating component disposed on the at least one wearable component claim 1 , and the at least one speaker assembly comprises a first speaker assembly and a ...

ELECTRIFICATION APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC DUST COLLECTOR

An electrification apparatus for dust collection includes an electrification module configured to generate ions that are emitted to air. The electrification module comprises: a high voltage tip comprising at least one discharge tip configured to emit the ions in a direction opposite to a flow direction of the air, a conductive plate that surrounds the discharge tip and that is configured to generate an electric potential difference with the discharge tip of the high voltage tip, a lower frame that mounts the conductive plate and the high voltage tip, an upper frame that is coupled to a first side of the lower frame and that covers the conductive plate and the high voltage tip, the discharge tip protruding outward through the upper frame, and a ground mesh coupled to a second side of the lower frame. 1. An electrification apparatus for dust collection , the electrification apparatus comprising:an electrification module configured to generate ions that are emitted to air, a high voltage tip comprising at least one discharge tip configured to emit the ions in a direction opposite to a flow direction of the air,', 'a conductive plate disposed around the discharge tip and configured to generate an electric potential difference with the discharge tip of the high voltage tip,', 'a lower frame that mounts the conductive plate and the high voltage tip,', 'an upper frame that is coupled to a first side of the lower frame, the upper frame covering the conductive plate and the high voltage tip, so that the discharge tip is exposed to outward through the upper frame, and', 'a ground mesh coupled to a second side of the lower frame., 'wherein the electrification module comprises2. The electrification apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lower frame provides a coupling projection that protrudes toward the ground mesh at the second side of the lower frame claim 1 , andwherein the ground mesh defines a coupling hole corresponding to the coupling projection.3. The electrification ...

DISCHARGE DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

An ion generating device includes a high voltage transformer, a discharge electrode connected to a terminal of the high voltage transformer on a secondary side, and an induction electrode that generates ions between the induction electrode and the discharge electrode and is connected to a terminal of the high voltage transformer on the secondary side. A first conductive path includes the terminal and extends from the terminal to the discharge electrode and a second conductive path includes a terminal and the induction electrode. Part of the first conductive path is located in proximity and opposed to part of the second conductive path. 1. A discharge device comprising:a transformer;a discharge electrode connected to a first terminal of the transformer on a secondary side; andan induction electrode that generates a discharged product between the induction electrode and the discharge electrode and is connected to a second terminal of the transformer on the secondary side, whereina first conductive path includes the first terminal and extends from the first terminal to the discharge electrode and a second conductive path includes the second terminal and the induction electrode, part of the first conductive path being located in proximity and opposed to part of the second conductive path.2. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the first conductive path and the second conductive path are disposed so as to be substantially parallel in part of a portion where the part of the first conductive path is located in proximity and opposed to the part of the second conductive path.3. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the first conductive path or the second conductive path includes a wire member.4. The discharge device according to claim 3 , wherein the wire member is a lead wire coated with an insulating coating member.5. The discharge device according to claim 3 , wherein the wire member is a conductor in a plate shape.6. The discharge device ...

SELF-PROPELLED ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Provided is a self-propelled electronic device in which performance for running over a level difference of a floor surface of a room is improved.

Ionization Device

The present invention relates to a glass parts release prevention, or specifically a glass splinter protection, for ionization devices, wherein a glass bulb is at least partially covered by a polymer film The electrode is arranged within the glass bulb and an outer electrode is slid over the outer contours of the polymer film 1. Ionization device , comprising a glass bulb and electrodes , comprising an inner electrode being provided within the glass bulb and an outer electrode being provided on the outer side of the glass bulb so that the glass bulb is disposed between electrodes , thereby isolating the inner and outer electrodes from each other , characterized in that the glass bulb is at least partially covered with a polymer film.2. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer film at least partially covering the glass bulb is based on a polymer claim 1 , preferably the polymer film is formed of a polymer claim 1 , said polymer being selected from the group consisting of polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) claim 1 , polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) claim 1 , polyvinylidenfluoride (PVDF) claim 1 , crosslinked fluoropolymer claim 1 , polyvinylchloride (PVC) claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , ethylene-based polymers claim 1 , further polyolefins claim 1 , ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) claim 1 , elastomers claim 1 , and silicone.3. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer forming the polymer film is a shrinkable polymer.4. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer film is a heat-shrinkable polymer tubing.5. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer film is based on a fluorine-containing polymer.6. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer film is based on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).7. Ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the electrodes comprise aluminum claim 1 , stainless steel claim 1 , silver claim 1 , copper claim 1 , chromium or gold.8. Ionization device ...

Air cleaner

An air cleaner includes a rear filter receiving air from the outer environment, an ionizer grid connected to a high voltage power supply and having wires extending between opposite sides of a frame such to emit positively charged ions and apply an electrostatic charge on the air received from the rear filter; a collector grid connected to ground and having wires extending between opposite sides of a frame, the combination of the ionizer and collector grids causing the air to move toward the collector grid; a front filter collecting contaminants suspended in the air received from the collector grid; and an apparatus frame housing the rear filter, the ionizer and collector grids, and the front filter, wherein the frames of the ionizer and collector grids are suspended within the apparatus frame with isolating members made of a non-arc tracking material, such to minimize coronal discharge and reduce audible noise. 1. An air cleaner comprising:a rear filter receiving air from an outer environment;an ionizer grid operatively coupled to a high voltage power supply, the ionizer grid having a frame and a plurality of wires extending between opposite sides of the frame, the ionizer grid receiving air from the rear air filter and emitting positively charged ions that apply an electrostatic charge to the air;a collector grid operatively coupled to ground, the collector grid having a frame and a plurality of wires extending between opposite sides of the frame, the electrostatic charge causing the air to move toward the collector grid;a front filter receiving the air from the collector grid and collecting contaminants suspended in the air; andan apparatus frame housing the rear filter, the ionizer grid, the collector grid, and the front filter,wherein the frames of the ionizer grid and of the collector grid are suspended within the apparatus frame with isolating members made of a non-arc tracking material, such to minimize coronal discharge and audible noise.2. The air cleaner ...

IONIZING ARRANGEMENT

An ionizing arrangement for electrically charging particles in an air flow in an air duct, said air duct including a section B extending along an axis A. The arrangement includes: a shielding electrode intended to be arranged within the air duct, said shielding electrode including: a portion for arrangement in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis A, said member has a shape corresponding to the cross sectional shape of the duct. The arrangement furthermore includes at least one corona electrode arranged in the center of the portion, wherein the shielding electrode is further arranged to provide shielding of an electromagnetic field emanating from the corona electrode. 1. Ionizing arrangement for electrically charging particles in an air flow in an air duct , said air duct comprising a section B extending along an axis A , said arrangement comprising:a shielding electrode intended to be arranged within the air duct, said shielding electrode having a portion for arrangement in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis A, said portion having a shape corresponding to the cross sectional shape of the duct; andat least one corona electrode arranged in the center of the portion,wherein the shielding electrode is further arranged to provide shielding of an electromagnetic field emanating from the corona electrode.2. Ionizing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding electrode is arranged as a Faraday cage.3. Ionizing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding electrode comprises:a net extending from the upstream side of said portion; and/ora net extending from the downstream side of the member.4. Ionizing arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein said portion is a member for arrangement in a plane substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis A claim 1 , said member having a shape corresponding to the cross sectional shape of the duct claim 1 , and wherein the shielding electrode further comprises:at ...

Fanless negative ionic wind aroma diffuser

A fanless negative ionic wind aroma diffuser includes a housing, a control circuit board, an essential oil container, a heating member, and a negative ion generation module. The control circuit board, the essential oil container, the heating member, and the negative ion generation module are mounted in an accommodation space inside the housing. The control circuit board is electrically connected with an external power source for supplying the required power to the heating member and the negative ion generation module. When actuated, the negative ion generation module generates a negative ionic wind for blowing out fragrant particles produced by heating an essential oil in the essential oil container to be quickly diffused around the surrounding, without a fan. In addition, negative ions are beneficial to health.

METHOD FOR PRECOMBUSTION IONIZATION

Technologies are provided for employing an ion flow to control a combustion reaction. A combustion reaction is supported at a burner or fuel source. One or more electrical signals are applied to an ionizer to generate an ion flow having a first polarity. The ion flow is introduced to the combustion reaction or a reactant at a first location, imparting a corresponding charge to the combustion reaction. The first location is at least intermittently upstream with respect to a reaction front of the combustion reaction. One or more of the electrical signals are applied to a first electrode at a second location downstream of the first location, which provokes a response by the combustion reaction according to the applied charge. The combustion reaction is controlled by selection of the one or more electrical signals. 1. A method for controlling a combustion reaction , comprising:supporting a combustion reaction within a combustion volume;producing a flow of charged particles at a location outside the combustion volume; andapplying a charge to the combustion reaction by introducing the flow of charged particles to the combustion reaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the producing a flow of charged particles includes producing a flow of ions.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the introducing the flow of charged particles to the combustion reaction includes introducing the flow of charged particles to a component of the combustion at a location that is upstream from a nozzle terminus of a burner supporting the combustion reaction.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the introducing the flow of charged particles to the combustion reaction includes introducing the flow of charged particles to the combustion at a location that is downstream from a nozzle terminus of a burner supporting the combustion reaction.5. The method of claim 1 , comprising controlling an aspect of the combustion reaction by applying electrical energy to the combustion reaction at a location that is ...

IONIC COOLING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

In one embodiment an ionic airflow system comprises an anode, a cathode platform having an elongated surface, and a first ultrasonic transducer to direct ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform. Other embodiments may be described. 1an anode;a cathode platform having an elongated surface; anda first ultrasonic transducer to direct ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform.. An ionic airflow system, comprising: The present application is a continuation U.S. application Ser. No. 14/038,053 filed on Sep. 26, 2013. Said application Ser. No. 14/0338,053 is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The subject matter described herein relates generally to the field of electronic devices and more particularly to an ionic cooling assembly for one or more electronic devices.Modern computing systems generate heat during operation. The heat may affect certain platform components of a system, and is therefore generally required to be dissipated or removed from the system. Heat generated by the computing system may be limited or reduced using various thermal management techniques and/or heat dissipation techniques. For example, heat generated by a processor may be dissipated by creating a flow of air using a fan or blower. Further, various platform-level cooling devices may be implemented in conjunction with the fan or blower to enhance heat dissipation, such as heat pipes, heat spreaders, heat sinks, vents, phase change materials or liquid-based coolants.Traditional fans comprise numerous moving parts which are subject to failure and which may introduce vibration into an electronic device. Accordingly, a need exists for additional cooling techniques for notebook computers.Described herein are exemplary embodiments of an ionic cooling assembly for electronic devices and electronic devices which include an ionic cooling assembly. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments. ...

Ion generator device

A system and method of treating air. Bipolar ionization is delivered to an airflow within a conduit from a tubeless ion generator. The ionized airflow may be delivered to a conditioned airspace by an HVAC system. In alternate applications, the airflow delivers ionized combustion air to an engine. The invention also includes a mounting assembly for positioning one or more ion generators into an airflow.

Active ingredient generator

The present application discloses an active ingredient generator including a first discharger defining a discharge space in which a first discharge having first energy is generated; and a second discharger which causes a second discharge having second energy larger than the first energy in a passage space through which allows passage of fluid flowing from the discharge space. The second discharge may be a glow discharge.

HIGH POWER ION BEAM GENERATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes. 1. A neutron generator system comprising: a) an accelerator that produces an ion beam; b) a gas target positioned to be contacted by the ion beam; c) a target aperture separating said accelerator and said gas target; and d) a reverse gas jet , at said target aperture , that increases pressure differential across said aperture.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle that diverges after it converges.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle aperture of approximately ⅜ inch.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a throat gap of less than 0.01 inch.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle angle of 12.5 degrees.6. A method of increasing a pressure differential across a target aperture of a neutron generator comprising employing a reverse gas jet at said target aperture claim 4 , wherein said neutron generator comprises: i) an accelerator that produces an ion beam claim 4 , ii) a gas target to be contacted by the ion beam claim 4 , and said target aperture claim 4 , and wherein said target aperture separates said accelerator and said gas target.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle that diverges after it converges.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle aperture of approximately ⅜ inch.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a throat gap of less than 0.01 inch.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said reverse gas jet comprises a nozzle angle of 12.5 ...

HIGH POWER ION BEAM GENERATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes. 1. A system comprising: a) a high energy ion beam generator device that produces a beam , and b) a damage mitigation component , the damage mitigation component comprising: i) a plurality of sensors positioned on said device and configured to monitor a plurality of regions of said device that may interact with said beam; and ii) control software in communication with said plurality of sensors and configured to generate an alert or alarm and adjust said device in response to said alert or alarm.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of said plurality of sensors measure temperature of a region of said device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein one or more of said plurality of sensors measure coolant flow rate.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein said sensors are in continuous sensing mode.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each sensor has associated therewith a threshold value that if exceeded generates said alert or alarm.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said alert comprises a user warning.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein said alarm triggers a device shut down.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein said alarm is a latching alarm that requires a user to reset the device prior to further operation.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein said control software filters out EMI.10. The system of claim 9 , wherein said filtered EMI is under a predefined threshold duration or frequency.11. A method comprising detecting potential damage events to a high energy ion beam generator device using the system of .12. A system comprising: a) a high energy ion beam generator device ...

ANALYSIS OF AIRFLOW USING IONIZATION

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for measuring airflow. In one example, an airflow monitor includes an ion generator positioned in a controlled space, an ion detector positioned in the controlled space and spaced from the ion generator, and a controller configured to receive a signal from the ion detector, to measure a time between emission of ions from the ion generator and detection of ions at the ion detector, and to calculate a speed of airflow between the ion generator and the ion detector based on the measured time. 1. An airflow monitor system comprising:a controlled spacean ion generator positioned in the controlled space and configured to produce ions;a first ion detector positioned in the controlled space and spaced from the ion generator, the first ion detector being configured to detect ions produced by the ion generator and send one or more signals responsive to detecting the ions; anda controller configured to receive the one or more signals from the ion detector, to measure a time between emission of the ions from the ion generator and detection of ions at the ion detector, and to calculate a speed of airflow between the ion generator and the ion detector based on the measured time.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controlled space comprises a conduit.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the conduit includes an upstream end and a downstream end claim 2 , the ion generator is positioned between the upstream end and the downstream end claim 2 , the first ion detector is positioned between the ion generator and the downstream end claim 2 , and a second ion detector is positioned between the ion generator and the upstream end.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the conduit is configured to attenuate propagation of electromagnetic interference from outside the conduit to the first ion detector.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to calculate a differential pressure between a first end of the ...

IONIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THEREOF

An ionising device is described comprising a tubular bulb of electrically insulating or dielectric material extending along a longitudinal reference axis and having the two opposite longitudinal terminal ends and open, a tubular cathode engaged in the bulb, a tubular anode fitted onto the bulb, a pair of covers coupled to a relative end of said bulb so as to hermetically close it, and a conductive electrode comprising a stem extending into said bulb, and a plurality of conductive crowns which are fitted onto the stem at predetermined distances from each other and are suitable to exert an elastic compression on the tubular cathode against the inner surface of the bulb. 11. Ionizing device () adapted to ionize a fluid for removing/breaking down from the fluid contaminating particles , [{'b': 2', '3', '4, 'a tubular bulb () made from an electrically insulating or a dielectric material, extending along a longitudinal reference axis (A) and presenting at least one longitudinal open terminal end ()();'}, {'b': 9', '2, 'a tubular cathode () inserted into the bulb (),'}, {'b': 10', '2, 'a tubular anode () fit onto the bulb (),'}, {'b': 5', '6', '3', '4', '2', '3', '4, 'at least one cover () () coupled to the open terminal end ()() of the bulb () so as to hermetically close the open terminal end ()();'}, {'b': 11', '13', '2', '12', '13', '9', '2, 'a conducting electrode () comprising a stem () extending within said bulb () along said longitudinal reference axis (A) and a plurality of conductive crowns () fitted onto said stem () at pre-established distances one from another along said reference axis (A) and which are adapted to exert an elastic radial compression onto said tubular cathode () against the internal surface of said bulb () at a plurality of points axially distanced along said reference axis (A).'}], 'characterized in comprising212141317119. Ionizing device according to claim 1 , wherein said conductive crowns () comprise respective annular collars () fitted onto ...

AUTOMATED STATIC CONTROL

Embodiments of the present disclosure related to automated static control. A set of static sensor data may be obtained from two or more static sensors. The set of static sensor data may be analyzed to determine whether a static condition exists. In response to a determination that a static condition exists, a set of mobile static unit data may be collected from one or more mobile static units. The set of mobile static unit data may be analyzed to select a mobile static unit of the one or more mobile static units. An action may be transmitted to the selected mobile static unit, and the selected mobile static unit may be deployed to mitigate the static condition. 1. A system for dynamically controlling static electricity , the system comprising:two or more static sensors configured to obtain a set of static sensor data by sampling static indicators associated with at least one target location;one or more mobile static units configured to mitigate static; and obtaining the set of static sensor data from the two or more static sensors;', 'analyzing the set of static sensor data;', 'determining, based on the analysis of the set of static sensor data, that a static condition exists; and', 'deploying a mobile static unit of the one or more mobile static units to mitigate the static condition., 'a processor and memory communicatively coupled to the two or more static sensors and the one or more mobile static units, wherein the processor is configured to perform a method comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the set of static sensor data further comprises generating a heat map of the static sensor data.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the set of static sensor data includes a set of static electricity potential data claim 1 , wherein analyzing the set of static sensor data includes comparing the set of static electricity potential data to a set of static electricity potential thresholds claim 1 , wherein the static condition is determined to exist if the ...

ION GENERATOR

Provided is an ion generator that has a potential sensor provided integrally inside the main body of the ion generator, and that can measure, with the potential sensor, an electric field that reaches the potential sensor from a member from which static charge is to be eliminated, without being affected by an electric field between a discharge electrode and an opposing electrode. This ion generator comprises a discharge electrode, an opposing electrode, and a main body part including these electrodes, the ion generator sending out, toward a member from which static charge is to be eliminated, air ions generated by applying a high voltage between the electrodes. A potential sensor that measures the potential of the member from which static charge is to be eliminated is provided integrally to the main body part, and a projecting electrostatic-shielding plate that projects from the main body part is provided between the potential sensor and a discharge part constituted by the discharge electrode and the opposing electrode. 1. An ion generator that blows air ions generated by applying a high voltage to a discharge unit including discharge electrodes and counter electrodes , toward a charged member , the ion generator comprising:a potential sensor provided integrally in a main body unit to measure potential of the charged member; anda projecting electrostatic shield plate disposed between the discharge unit and the potential sensor to project from the main body unit.2. The ion generator according to claim 1 , wherein a projection length of the projecting electrostatic shield plate is in a range of 8 to 10 mm.3. The ion generator according to claim 1 , whereinan aperture window is formed in the potential sensor to take in an electric field from the charged member, anda distance from the projecting electrostatic shield plate to the aperture window in the potential sensor is 2 mm or less.4. The ion generator according to claim 3 , whereina blow-off opening is formed in the ...

A METHOD OF AIR DISINFECTION AND AN AIR DISINFECTION APPARATUS COMPRISING AN UNIPOLAR CORONA DISCHARGE ZONE AND AN ELECTRICAL FIELD

In a method and apparatus () for air disinfection a unipolar corona discharge zone () is formed between an ionizing portion () of a first electrode () and a non-ionizing second electrode () by applying high DC voltage (″) across the first and second electrodes and water molecules in an air flow () conveyed through the corona discharge zone are converted to hydrogen peroxide molecules. An electric field (″) is generated across the air flow close to the corona discharge zone for preventing ions escaping from the corona discharge zone into the atmosphere. This allows a higher corona discharge current to be applied than would be permitted if ions were able to escape into the atmosphere, which results in a higher yield of hydrogen peroxide and increases the efficiency of disinfection. It also helps to prevent dust from settling on the ionizing portion (). 114-. (canceled)15. A method for disinfection of air which includes:creating a unipolar corona discharge zone between an ionizing portion of a first electrode and a non-ionizing second electrode by applying high DC voltage across the first and second electrodes;conveying an air flow through the corona discharge zone in order to convert water molecules in the air flow to hydrogen peroxide molecules owing to reaction of the water molecules with corona discharge ions;generating an electric field between the non-ionizing portion of the first electrode and the second electrode across the air flow surrounding the corona discharge zone;generating respective auxiliary electric fields between the second electrode and respective auxiliary electrodes disposed respectively upstream and downstream of the corona discharge zone so as generate respective DC electric fields surrounding the corona discharge zone, for preventing ions escaping from the corona discharge zone into the atmosphere and for impeding dust found in the air flow from settling onto the ionizing portion of the first electrode.16. The method according to claim 15 , ...

PHOTOACTIVATED SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTOCATALYTIC AIR PURIFICATION

In various embodiments, an air purifier capable of destroying and deactivating airborne contaminants such as SARS-CoV-2 is described. The air purifier comprises a photocatalytic system comprising at least one photoactivated semiconductor photocatalyst and a lamp configured to irradiate and excite the at least one photoactivated semiconductor photocatalyst to generate reductive and/or oxidative reactive species from oxygen and/or water on the photocatalyst surface. In various embodiments, the photocatalytic system comprises a stack of PCB cards, each card having a photocatalytic layer disposed thereon, or a 3-dimensionally ordered macroporous (3-DOM) structure comprising an open cell lattice.

ACTIVE IONIZATION CONTROL WITH CLOSED LOOP FEEDBACK AND INTERLEAVED SAMPLING

An ionization system includes a power supply and an ionizer. In a first operating state, properties of an output are set to fixed non-zero baseline levels, and in a second operating state, are set to neutralizing levels. The fixed baseline level is different than the neutralizing level for at least one of the properties. A downstream charge sensor measures an object charge. A controller switches the power supply between the first and second states during a sequence of alternating first and second time periods, during the first time period only, senses a current flow to the ionizer, during the second time period only, receives measured charge data from the sensor, during the second time period only, adjusts the neutralizing levels based on the charge data, and during the first or second time period, calculates an upstream object charge based on sensed current flow or determines a relative ionizer condition. 1. An ionization system for applying or removing charge to a moving object , the system comprising:(a) a power supply;(b) at least one ionizer coupled to the power supply and receiving an output therefrom, the power supply having a first operating state such that one or more properties of the output are set to fixed non-zero baseline levels, and a second operating state such that the one or more properties of the output are set to neutralizing levels, the fixed baseline level for at least one of the one or more properties of the output being different than the neutralizing level for the at least one of the one or more properties;(c) a charge sensor arranged downstream of the at least one ionizer and configured to measure a charge on the object; and (i) switch the power supply between the first and second states during a sequence of a plurality of alternating first and second time periods,', '(ii) during the first time period only, sense a current flow to the at least one ionizer with the power supply set to the first operating state,', '(iii) during the second ...

AIR CLEANER SYSTEM

An air-purifier system is provided that generates an ionic wind that is comfortable for the persons in a space to obtain a comfortable environment. The air-purifier system includes an air purifier having a first electrode that has first electrode-structures where each has a first conductive area that is substantially shaped as a circular ring between a first hollow and second hollow, a second electrode that has second electrode-structures where each has a third hollow that is larger in diameter than the first hollow and is substantially shaped as a circle between a third hollow and a fourth hollow a holder to fix the electrodes with a gap therebetween, and a third electrode that has third electrode-structures where each extends along the central axis of the first and the second electrode-structure; a sensor that measures environmental data in a space where the air purifier is provided; and a controller that controls the operations of the air purifier based on the environmental data that are measured by the sensor. 1. An air-purifier system comprising: a first metal layer that is a first metal body that is plate-like, that has a first pattern of hollows, and to which a first voltage is applied,', 'a second metal layer that is a second metal body that is plate-like, that has a second pattern of hollows that differs from the first pattern of hollows, to which a second voltage is applied, and that is placed vertically above the first metal layer, and', 'an electrode to which a third voltage that differs from the first and second voltage is applied and that is located at a central axis of the hollows of the first and second patterns,', {'b': 12', '14, 'wherein the first pattern of hollows includes first and second hollow areas , around the central axis,'}, 'wherein the first metal layer has a first metal area between the first and second hollow areas,', 'wherein the second pattern of hollows includes third and fourth hollow areas around the central axis,', 'wherein the ...

FAN DEVICE

A fan device including high voltage power source, conductive blade, first electrode and a resistance device is provided. Connecting side of the conductive blade is connected to first electric contact of the high voltage power source, and the conductive blade further includes a vibration side, wherein the conductive blade is extended from the connecting side to the vibration side along a first direction. The first electrode electrically connected to the second electric contact of the high voltage power source. The first electrode is disposed on a side of the vibration side of the conductive blade, and located in the vibrating range of the vibration side. The resistance device is connected between the conductive blade and the second electric contact in series. 1. A Fan device comprising:a high voltage power source;a conductive blade, electrically connected to first electric contact of the high voltage power source, wherein the conductive blade includes a connection side and a vibration side, and the first electric contact is connected to the connection side, and the conductive blade is extended along a first direction between the connection side and the vibration side;a first electrode, electrically connected to second electric contact of the high voltage power source, wherein the first electrode is disposed beside the vibration side and located in vibration range of the vibration side; a resistance device, connected between the conductive blade and the second electric contact in series; anda frame, configured to fix the connection side of the conductive blade;wherein when the high voltage power source provides second electric charge to the first electrode via the resistance device, the vibration side of the conductive blade is being attracted by the first electrode until they touched;the vibration side bounces back after touching the first electrode due to electrical balance, the first electrode then resupplies the second electric charge from the high voltage power ...

OZONE GENERATOR WITH HEAT PIPE COOLING

A device for generating ozone from oxygen-containing gas by silent electric discharge, the device including an electrode arrangement having at least one high-voltage electrode and at least one annular ground electrode. An annular dielectric is arranged between the at least one high-voltage electrode and the at least one ground electrode. The at least one high-voltage electrode is surrounded by at least one annular heat pipe. 112-. (canceled)13. A device for generating ozone from oxygen-containing gas , the device comprising:an electrode arrangement comprising:at least one high-voltage electrode;at least one annular ground electrode;an annular dielectric arranged between the at least one high-voltage electrode and the at least one ground electrode, andone or more annular heat pipes surrounding the at least one high-voltage electrode, each annular heat pipe comprising an annular space in cross section defined by an outer wall radially spaced from an inner wall.14. The device of claim 13 , wherein one or more of the at least one high-voltage electrode claim 13 , the at least one ground electrode claim 13 , and the annular dielectric comprise the one or more annular heat pipes.15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the at least one high-voltage electrode includes a central high-voltage electrode claim 14 , the high-voltage electrode comprising a metal heat pipe having a circular cross-section and defining an enclosed cavity.16. The device of claim 15 , wherein the metal heat pipe comprises a closed heat exchange system.17. The device of claim 15 , wherein each of the metal heat pipe and the one or more annular heat pipes comprises a closed heat exchange system.18. The device of claim 14 , wherein the at least one high-voltage electrode includes a central high-voltage electrode comprising a filler material arranged on a heat pipe claim 14 , the heat pipe having a circular cross-section and defining an enclosed cavity.19. The device of claim 18 , wherein the heat pipe ...

Ionizer and substrate transfer system having the same, and method of manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same

An ionizer includes a body extending in a first direction, a sheath gas nozzle installed in a lower portion of the body and having a spray hole and an electrode needle disposed within the spray hole to generate a corona discharge, a gas supply provided in the body and configured to be in fluid communication with the spray hole to supply a gas to the spray hole such that ions generated by the electrode needle are spayed out to the outside of the ionizer from the spray hole, and a pair of first and second guiding plates disposed at opposite sides of the sheath gas nozzle and extending downward from first and second sides of the body opposite to each other to guide the ions sprayed from the spray hole to be directed to a target. A semiconductor device may be manufactured using the ionizer.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN IONIC WIND GENERATOR

The present invention relates to a method for controlling the ionic wind generator, the ionic wind generator comprises: 1. A method for controlling an ionic wind generator ,the ionic wind generator comprising:an electrode body, an AC power source, and a DC power source, whereinthe electrode body has a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, a third electrode layer, and a dielectric layer,the AC power source is connected between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer, whereby a voltage can be applied between these electrode layers,the DC power source is connected between the second electrode layer and the third electrode layer, whereby a voltage can be applied between these electrode layers,the first and third electrode layers are arranged on a portion of a surface of the dielectric layer, opposite to one another and substantially parallel with one anotherthe distance between the first electrode layer and the third electrode layer is 11 to 35 mm,the second electrode layer is arranged on a portion of the other surface of the dielectric layer,such that when a voltage is applied between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer by the AC power source, and a voltage is applied between the second electrode layer and the third electrode layer by the DC power source, an ionic wind can be generated in a direction away from the dielectric layer,an AC voltage applied between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer by the AC power source is set to 6 to 20 kVpp, anda DC voltage applied between the second electrode layer and the third electrode layer by the DC power source is set to 6 to 20 kV.2. The method for controlling an ionic wind generator according to claim 1 , wherein the AC voltage is set to 11 to 20 kVpp. The present invention relates to a method of controlling an ionic wind generator.In metal electrode/insulator/metal electrode structures, applying a voltage across metal electrodes to charge the air and create ...

Ion generator device

A system and method of treating air. Bipolar ionization is delivered to an airflow within a conduit from a tubeless ion generator. The ionized airflow may be delivered to a conditioned airspace by an HVAC system. In alternate applications, the airflow delivers ionized combustion air to an engine. The invention also includes a mounting assembly for positioning one or more ion generators into an airflow.

DISCHARGE DEVICE AND ELECTRIC MACHINE

Provided is a discharge device that can improve the efficiency of generating reactive species. The discharge device includes a discharging unit, which has a tip end and discharges from the tip end in response to an application of a voltage, an induction electrode, which forms an electric field between the induction electrode end the discharging unit, and a second electrode, which is disposed between the discharging unit and the induction electrode and receives a voltage having a polarity the same as a polarity of the voltage applied to the discharging unit. 1. A discharge device , comprising:a discharging unit that includes a tip end and discharges from the tip end in response to an application of a voltage;an induction electrode that forms an electric field between the induction electrode and the discharging unit; anda second electrode that is disposed between the discharging unit and the induction electrode, the second electrode receiving a voltage having a polarity the same as a polarity of the voltage applied to the discharging unit.2. The discharge device according to claim 1 , wherein the second electrode is spaced apart from the tip end by a distance smaller than a shortest distance between the tip end and the induction electrode.3. The discharge device according to claim 1 , further comprising resin with which the induction electrode and the second electrode are sealed.4. The discharge device according to claim 1 , further comprising a substrate that includes a surface and supports the discharging unit claim 1 ,wherein the second electrode is disposed at a root portion of the discharging unit that protrudes from the surface of the substrate.5. The discharge device according to claim 4 , wherein the second electrode is disposed on the surface of the substrate.6. The discharge device according to claim 5 ,wherein the induction electrode is disposed on the surface of the substrate, andwherein the surface of the substrate has a slit recessed between the second ...

ELECTRODE FOR GENERATING NEGATIVE OXYGEN ION AND NEGATIVE OXYGEN ION GENERATOR USING THE ELECTRODE

The invention discloses electrode for generating negative oxygen ion and negative oxygen ion generator using the electrode, comprising a wire loop with a longitudinal section shaped U, a circle of fibre bundle filled inside of the U-shaped groove in the wire loop, wherein the fibre bundle and wire loop are tightly glued by conducting resin and the said wire loop is composed of micrometer-size carbon fiber or fullerene fiber. The invention improves the productivity of negative oxygen ions and greatly reduces the generation of Ozone molecules. Besides, by utilizing the strong turning air flow to transfer the generated negative oxygen ions in high concentration to the space of a long distance for human to breathe, it improves the use efficiency of negative oxygen ions without the filter net, simplifies the structure of negative oxygen ion generator in this invention, as well as decreases its size. 1. An electrode for generating negative oxygen ion is characterized in that it comprises a wire loop with a longitudinal section shaped U , a circle of fiber bundle filled inside of the U-shaped groove in the wire loop , wherein the fiber bundle and wire loop are tightly glued by conducting resin and the said wire loop is composed of micrometer-size carbon fiber or fullerene fiber.2. A negative oxygen ion generator using an electrode for generating negative oxygen ion as stated in is characterized in that it comprises a wind tunnel body and the shell covered outside it claim 1 , wherein one side is air inlet claim 1 , and the other side is reducing air outlet. An air reducing opening used for an electrode generating negative oxygen ion is set inside of the wind tunnel body claim 1 , which is between the air inlet and the reducing air outlet claim 1 , an electrode generating negative oxygen ions is set in the middle of the air reducing outlet by erection fixture claim 1 , and an inlet fan is set at the air inlet. It smoothly declines in succession from the air inlet to the ...

SOLAR POWERED PLANT IONIZER

An air ionizing apparatus for enhancing plant growth that includes a housing, solar cells mounted atop the housing, a voltage regulator/conditioner circuit coupled to the solar cells, an oscillator/modulator circuit coupled to the voltage regulator/conditioner circuit, a high voltage converter/multiplier circuit coupled to the oscillator/modulator circuit, and an ion emitter element coupled to the high/voltage converter/multiplier circuit and disposed at the bottom of the housing. Solar energy transferred to the solar cells and converted into current is converted to high voltage through the voltage/regulator, oscillator/modulator, and high voltage converter/multiplier circuits. The high voltage is then applied to the ion emitter element to produce ions from ambient air in close proximity to a plant being treated. 1. An air ionizing apparatus for enhancing plant growth , comprising:a housing;an electrical power source;a voltage regulator/conditioner circuit electrically coupled to said electrical power source and disposed in said housing;an oscillator/modulator circuit disposed in said housing and electrically coupled to said voltage regulator/conditioner circuit;a high voltage converter/multiplier circuit disposed in said housing and electrically coupled to said oscillator/modulator circuit; andan ion emitter element electrically coupled to said high/voltage converter/multiplier circuit, said ion emitter element having a tip exposed through a bottom of said housing;wherein electrical power from said electrical power source is converted to high voltage through said voltage/regulator, said oscillator/modulator, and said high voltage converter/multiplier circuits, the high voltage then being applied to said ion emitter element to produce ions from ambient air.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where said electrical power source comprises a photovoltaic array including a plurality of solar cells mounted atop said housing for optimal exposure to sunlight.3. The apparatus of ...

POWER SUPPLY UNIT AND STATIC ELIMINATOR

A power supply unit includes a transformer including a primary winding that receives an alternating-current voltage and a secondary winding including a first end electrically connected to ground, a positive-side rectification circuit including a diode electrically connected to a second end of the secondary winding, an anode of which is electrically connected to the second end, and a cathode of which is electrically connected to a positive-side output terminal, a negative-side rectification circuit including a diode electrically connected to the second end of the secondary winding, a cathode of which is electrically connected to the second end, and an anode of which is electrically connected to a negative-side output terminal, and a capacitor provided on a path from a node between the second end of the secondary winding and the positive-side rectification circuit and the negative-side rectification circuit to the ground through the secondary winding. 1. A power supply unit comprising:a transformer including a primary winding that receives an alternating-current voltage and a secondary winding including a first end that is electrically connected to ground;a first rectification circuit including a first diode that is electrically connected to a second end of the secondary winding, an anode of which is electrically connected to the second end, and a cathode of which is electrically connected to a positive-side output terminal;a second rectification circuit including a second diode that is electrically connected to the second end of the secondary winding, a cathode of which is electrically connected to the second end, and an anode of which is electrically connected to a negative-side output terminal; anda capacitor provided on a path extending from a node between the second end of the secondary winding and the first rectification circuit and the second rectification circuit to the ground through the secondary winding.2. The power supply unit according to claim 1 , ...

Electronic device having heat dissipation function

An electronic device having a heat dissipation function is proposed. The electronic device includes: a heating element ( 20 ); a shield can ( 30 ) covering the heating element ( 20 ) to block electromagnetic waves; and a heat dissipation means ( 50 ) provided to be adjacent to the heating element ( 20 ) and causing an ionic wind to flow into a shielded space ( 32 ) of an inner part of the shield can ( 30 ). Here, the heat dissipation means ( 50 ) includes: a wire electrode ( 70 ) provided to be adjacent to an entrance of the shielded space ( 32 ) of the shield can ( 30 ) and becoming an emitter electrode; and a power module ( 80 ) connected to the wire electrode ( 70 ) and applying voltage to the wire electrode ( 70 ), wherein the shield can ( 30 ) is grounded at the same time of being connected to the power module ( 80 ) and becomes a collector electrode.

ELECTRIC-CHARGE GENERATING ELEMENT AND PARTICLE COUNTER

An electric-charge generating element that generates electric charges by gaseous discharge includes a dielectric layer, a discharge electrode disposed on one surface of the dielectric layer, a ground electrode disposed on the other surface or inside of the dielectric layer and a nozzle that is disposed in the dielectric layer at a position such that the nozzle does not interfere with the discharge electrode and the ground electrode so as to penetrate through the dielectric layer. 1. An electric-charge generating element that generates electric charges by gaseous discharge , comprising:a dielectric layer;a discharge electrode disposed on one surface of the dielectric layer;a ground electrode disposed on the other surface or inside of the dielectric layer; anda nozzle that is disposed in the dielectric layer at a position such that the nozzle does not interfere with the discharge electrode and the ground electrode so as to penetrate through the dielectric layer.2. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 1 ,wherein the electric-charge generating element adds the generated electric charges to particles included in a gas.3. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 1 ,wherein the dielectric layer has the nozzle at a center of the dielectric layer.4. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 1 ,wherein an opening shape of the nozzle is a polygon, a circle, or an ellipse.5. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 1 ,wherein the dielectric layer has a cone shape, andwherein the nozzle is disposed at a vertex of the dielectric layer.6. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 1 ,wherein the dielectric layer has a pyramid shape, andwherein the nozzle is disposed at a vertex of the dielectric layer.7. The electric-charge generating element according to claim 5 ,wherein the discharge electrode is disposed on an inner surface of the dielectric layer, andwherein the ground electrode is disposed ...

AIR NEGATIVE ION GENERATING APPARATUS REALIZED BY BUMPING AGAINST COLLISION SURFACE BY HIGH-PRESSURE GAS FLOW CARRYING WATER MOLECULES

An air negative ion generating apparatus realized by bumping against a collision surface by a high-pressure gas flow carrying water molecules includes a liquid container and a cover body snapped onto a top opening end of the liquid container, and the cover body is provided with a high-pressure gas inlet pipe; a core assembly is provided inside the cover body, and the core assembly () includes a liquid flow chamber, a collision component and a liquid flow inlet; and a lower port of the high-pressure gas inlet pipe faces the collision component, the liquid flow inlet is located between the lower port of the high-pressure gas inlet pipe and the collision component, the liquid flow inlet is communicated with the liquid chamber, and a lower port of the liquid flow chamber is fixedly connected with a liquid conduit extending downwards. 1. An air negative ion generating apparatus realized by bumping against a collision surface by a high-pressure gas flow carrying water molecules comprising: a liquid container and a cover body snapped onto a top opening end of the liquid container , wherein the cover body is provided with a high-pressure gas inlet pipe; a core assembly is provided inside the cover body , and the core assembly comprises a liquid flow chamber , a collision component and a liquid flow inlet; and a lower port of the high-pressure gas inlet pipe faces the collision component , the liquid flow inlet is located between the lower port of the high-pressure gas inlet pipe and the collision component , the liquid flow inlet is communicated with the liquid chamber , and a lower port of the liquid flow chamber is fixedly connected with a liquid conduit extending downwards.2. The air negative ion generating apparatus realized by bumping against the collision surface by the high-pressure gas flow carrying water molecules according to claim 1 , wherein a water gas collision cabin is provided inside the cover body claim 1 , the core assembly is located inside the water gas ...

MODULAR ION GENERATOR DEVICE

The present invention provides methods and systems for a modular ion generator device that includes a bottom portion, two opposed side portions, a front end, a back end, and a top portion. A cavity is formed within the two opposed side portions, front end, back end, and top portion. At least one electrode is positioned within the cavity, and an engagement device is engaged to the front end and/or an engagement device engaged to the back end for allowing one or more modular ion generator devices to be selectively secured to one another. 1. An ion generator device , comprising:a housing;a cavity formed within the housing having a front end and a back end;a plurality of openings positioned along the housing;a plurality of ridges positioned adjacent the openings;at least one electrode positioned within the cavity; anda conductive device engaged to the front end and a receptacle within the back end for allowing one or more modular ion generator devices to be selectively secured to each other.2. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein one or more modular ion generator devices are selectively engaged to one another.3. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a magnet positioned on the device for selectively securing the device to a metal surface.4. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one flange extending from the device.5. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a printed circuit board housed within the cavity and the at least one electrode extends outwardly from the printed circuit board.6. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , where the at least one electrode is constructed of carbon fiber brushes claim 1 , stainless steel or any other conducting type material.7. An ion generator device claim 1 , comprising:a housing comprising a bottom portion that extends to an outer edge, two opposed side portions that extend upward from the outer edge, a front end that extends ...

IONIC COOLING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

In one embodiment an ionic airflow system comprises an anode, a cathode platform having an elongated surface, and a first ultrasonic transducer to direct ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform. Other embodiments may be described. 1. An ionic airflow system , comprising:an anode;a cathode platform having an elongated surface; anda first ultrasonic transducer to direct ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform.2. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , further comprising a second ultrasonic transducer to inject ultrasonic waves into the anode.3. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , further comprising a power supply coupled to the anode.4. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein the first ultrasonic transducer is positioned to deliver ultrasonic waves into the cathode platform at an incidence angle that measures between about 10 degrees and about 80 degrees.5. The ionic airflow system of claim 4 , further comprising a mounting block to mount the first ultrasonic transducer to the cathode platform claim 4 , wherein the mounting block is in the shape of a prism.6. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the anode or the cathode platform are provided with a coating to reduce particulate adhesion.7. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein the cathode platform is coated with a catalyst to convert ozone (O) to oxygen (O).8. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein the cathode platform is structured to decrease resistance to airflow over the cathode platform.9. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein:the anode comprises a conductive wire having a length, L1, which measures between 1 millimeters and 300 millimeters:the cathode platform has a length, L2, which measures between about 2 millimeters and about 50 millimeters and a width, W, which measures between about 2 millimeters and about 300 millimeters.10. The ionic airflow system of claim 1 , wherein:the anode comprises a conductive wire having a length, L1, extending along a ...

MULTISTAGE IONIZER FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM

A combustion reaction is supported. Charge carriers traveling in an ion flow path are ionized by a plurality of ionizer stages along the ion flow path. The ionized charge carriers are drawn from components of the combustion reaction, and are introduced to the combustion reaction. A charge is imparted to the combustion reaction by the ionized charge carriers. Electrical energy can then be applied to the combustion reaction, which responds according to the charge imparted by the ions. 1. A combustion system , comprising:a burner configured to support a combustion reaction;a first electrode positioned and configured to apply electrical energy to a combustion reaction supported by the burner; a first ionizer stage configured to ionize charge carriers travelling along an ion flow path;', 'a second ionizer stage positioned downstream from the first ionizer stage along the ionizer flow path, configured to ionize additional charge carriers travelling along the ion flow path;', 'an outlet positioned downstream from the second ionizer stage along the ionizer flow path; and, 'an ionizer mechanism, includinga conduit operatively coupled to the outlet of the ionizer mechanism and configured to introduce charge carriers travelling along the ion flow path to the combustion reaction supported by the burner.2. The combustion system of claim 1 , further comprising a voltage source operatively coupled to the first electrode and to each of the first and second ionizer stages.3. The combustion system of claim 2 , further comprising a controller operatively coupled to the voltage source and configured to control respective voltage signals produced by the voltage source and applied to the first electrode and the first and second ionizer stages.4. The combustion system of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to control a signal applied to one of the first and second ionizer stages to include a DC signal component and an AC signal component.5. The combustion system of claim 3 , ...

PLASMA JET DEVICE

The present invention refers to a plasma jet device () for medical treatment of root canals () using an atmospheric pressure plasma. The device comprises a handle () and a probe () with a gas channel () and a first and second electrode (). The probe () has a first end connected to the handle () and a second end opposite to the first end being a probe tip. The first electrode () extends to the probe tip. The first electrode () is a hollow outer electrode and the second electrode () is an inner electrode extending at least along a section of the first electrode () inside the first electrode (). The second electrode () except for a portion at its end is surrounded by a dielectric material (). The probe () is adapted to be inserted into a root canal (). The plasma jet device () is adapted to provide negative pulses at the second electrode () for producing the atmospheric pressure plasma at the tip of the second electrode (). The invention further refers to a method for generating atmospheric pressure plasma. 1303. A plasma jet device () for medical treatment of root canals () using an atmospheric pressure plasma comprising{'b': '40', 'a handle (); and'}{'b': 50', '54', '31', '32', '50', '40, 'a probe () with a gas channel () and a first and second electrode (, ), the probe () having a first end connected to the handle () and a second end opposite to the first end being a probe tip;'}{'b': '31', 'wherein the first electrode () extends to the probe tip;'}{'b': 31', '32', '31', '31, 'wherein the first electrode () is a hollow outer electrode and the second electrode () is an inner electrode extending at least along a section of the first electrode () inside the first electrode ();'}{'b': 32', '33, 'wherein the second electrode () except for a portion at its end is surrounded by a dielectric material ();'}{'b': 50', '3, 'wherein the probe () is adapted to be inserted into a root canal (); and'}{'b': 30', '32', '32, 'wherein the plasma jet device () is adapted to provide ...

Ion generating device enclosure

The present disclosure is directed to ion generators and their enclosures that include a base, a non-linear wall projecting from the base, a top connected to the non-linear wall a top connected to the non-linear wall, wherein the base, the non-linear wall and the top form a closed space, and at least one ionizing element extending from the enclosure, wherein the at least one ionizing element is configured to receive a voltage capable of producing ions from a power source in the closed space.

ION GENERATOR DEVICE

An ion generating device can include a housing having an opening, an anode and a cathode disposed within the housing and having a space between them in fluid communication with the opening, a power source having a negative terminal and a positive terminal with a first connection between the negative terminal and the anode and a second connection between the positive terminal and the cathode, and an air mover disposed to direct an air flow through the space and out of the opening. 1. An ion generating device comprising:a housing having an opening;an anode and a cathode disposed within the housing and having a space between them in fluid communication with the opening;a power source having a negative terminal and a positive terminal with a first connection between the negative terminal and the anode and a second connection between the positive terminal and the cathode;a fluid conduit defining an interior and fluidly connected with the opening;an air mover disposed to direct an air flow through the space into the fluid conduit interior and out of the opening; andat least one needle disposed relative to the fluid conduit such that the at least one needle is exposed to the interior of the fluid conduit, the at least one needle conductively connected with the anode and wherein a tip of the at least one needle is less than three micrometers.2. The ion generating device of wherein the at least one needle comprising tungsten.3. The ion generating device of wherein the tip diameter of the at least one needle is less than three micrometers.4. The ion generating device of claim 1 , further comprising at least two spaced needles.5. The ion generating device of wherein the at least two needles are spaced apart in a direction perpendicular to a direction of the directed air flow.6. The ion generator device of wherein the at least one needle is conductively connected with the anode by way of a resistor.7. The ion generator device of wherein the fluid conduit is a duct claim 1 , and ...

IONIZER FOR A COMBUSTION SYSTEM, INCLUDING FOAM ELECTRODE STRUCTURE

An ionizer mechanism includes a corona electrode and a counter electrode positioned with respect to one another. The counter electrode includes a first layer of a porous, open cell foam material with a medium-to-high intrinsic resistance. The counter electrode has a point contact resistance that is at least two orders of magnitude greater than a broad contact resistance of the counter electrode. Charged particles produced by the ionizer mechanism are introduced to a combustion reaction to impart an electrical charge onto the combustion reaction. 1. A combustion system , comprising:a burner configured to support a combustion reaction; a corona electrode, and', 'a counter electrode including a porous layer; and, 'an ionizer mechanism configured to generate charged particles, the ionizer mechanism havingone or more bodies defining a flow path through which the charged particles are transported to the combustion reaction supported by the burner.2. The combustion system of wherein the porous layer is an open-cell foam layer.3. The combustion system of wherein the material of the porous layer includes a melamine compound.4. The combustion system of wherein the material of the porous layer is a semiconductor material.5. The combustion system of wherein the material of the porous layer has an intrinsic resistance of at least 10 kΩcm.6. The combustion system of wherein the porous layer has a point contact resistance that exceeds a broad contact resistance of the porous layer by at least three orders of magnitude.7. The combustion system of wherein the porous layer has a point contact resistance of at least 10 MΩ.8. The combustion system of wherein the counter electrode includes a terminal configured to receive a counter charge voltage.9. An ionizer mechanism claim 1 , comprising:a corona electrode; anda counter electrode including a porous surface facing the corona electrode.10. The ionizer of wherein a material of the porous surface of the counter electrode has an intrinsic ...

IONIC WIND GENERATOR AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING HEAT DISSIPATION FUNCTION USING SAME

An ionic wind generator and an electronic device having a heat dissipation function using the same are proposed. The ionic wind generator includes: a power module (); a first electrode () configured to receive power from the power module () by being connected to the power module () to become an emitter electrode; and a second electrode () spaced apart from the first electrode () and grounded at the same time of being connected to the power module () to become a counter electrode. In addition, the first electrode () is configured as a carbon brush including multiple carbon fibers. Accordingly, in the ionic wind generator () of the present disclosure, the emitter electrode is configured as the carbon brush having multiple carbon fibers. 1. An ionic wind generator comprising:a power module;a first electrode configured to receive power from the power module by being connected to the power module to become an emitter electrode and to be a carbon brush comprising multiple carbon fibers; anda second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode and grounded at the same time of being connected to the power module to become a counter electrode.2. The ionic wind generator claim 1 , wherein the first electrode has a thin and long structure claim 1 , a first end of the first electrode being provided to face the second electrode.3. The ionic wind generator claim 1 , wherein a first end of the first electrode faces the second electrode such that a distance between the first electrode and the second electrode is the shortest.4. The ionic wind generator claim 1 , wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are provided in a module housing claim 1 , wherein the first electrode is provided at an entrance of an installation space of the module housing and the second electrode is provided at an exit of the installation space such that an ionic wind flows to the exit of the installation space from the entrance thereof.5. The ionic wind generator claim 4 , wherein the first ...

Air Ionization Module

The invention relates to air ionization modules with ionization tubes removably arranged in mounts and to a support comprising the mounts. The air ionization modules are characterized in particular in that as little condensation as possible occurs while enriching an air flow with ions. For this purpose, the support has two mutually spaced plates, a first plate being an assembly plate and a second plate being a circuit board comprising the mounts. Furthermore, a body made of a heat-insulating material is located between the plates such that the second plate is arranged so as to be heat-insulated relative to the first plate. The air ionization module is used to generate ions in an air flow for at least one inner room of a building. Ionized air leads to a separation of multiple odor-causing molecules, an eradication of microorganisms, a degradation of volatile gaseous hydrocarbons, and a reduction of the oxide potential of the air, for example. In this manner, a comfortable, near-natural air is produced in the room supplied with the air.

ION GENERATOR DEVICE SUPPORT

The present disclosure is directed to ion generator device supports. An ion generator device support is configured to retain an ion generator device, the ion generator device having a first portion containing exposed electrodes and a second portion, the support includes a first wall, a second wall extending orthogonally from the first wall and a third wall extending orthogonally from the first wall opposed to the second wall, wherein the third wall extends a smaller distance from the first wall than the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises an orthogonal extension section that extends from the edge of the third wall towards the second wall and is substantially parallel to the first wall. 1. An ion generator device support configured to retain an ion generator device , the ion generator device having a first portion containing exposed electrodes and a second portion , the support comprising:a first wall;a second wall extending orthogonally from the first wall; anda third wall extending orthogonally from the first wall opposed to the second wall, wherein the third wall extends a smaller distance from the first wall than the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises a lateral extension section, the lateral extension section being substantially parallel to the second wall, the lateral extension section being located in an area corresponding to where the ion generator device is retained when the ion generator device is retained in the ion generator device support.2. The support of claim 1 , further comprising a fourth wall extending orthogonally from the second wall.3. The support of claim 1 , wherein an edge of the lateral extension section is configured to abut a surface of the ion generator device when the ion generator device is retained in the ion generator device support.4. The support of claim 1 , wherein the lateral extension section extends a width of the ion generator device when the ion generator device is retained in the ion generator device ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IGNITION OF A PLASMA SYSTEM AND FOR MONITORING HEALTH OF THE PLASMA SYSTEM

An apparatus and method for determining the health of a plasma system by igniting a plasma within a plasma confining volume generate an ignition signal with an ignition circuit and apply the ignition signal between a biased region and a grounded region in the vicinity of the plasma confining volume. A parameter in the ignition circuit is sensed, and the sensed parameter is compared to a first parameter threshold. A condition associated with the plasma confining volume is determined if the sensed parameter differs from the first voltage threshold, and a corrective action can be taken. 1. A method of determining the health of a plasma system by igniting a plasma within a plasma confining volume , comprising:generating an ignition signal with an ignition circuit;applying the ignition signal between a biased region and a grounded region in the vicinity of the plasma confining volume;sensing a parameter in the ignition circuit;comparing the sensed parameter to a first parameter threshold; anddetermining a condition associated with the plasma confining volume if the sensed parameter differs from the first voltage threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condition is contamination of gases in the plasma confining volume.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the condition is insufficient free electron density for ignition of plasma.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising reporting the determined condition.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising taking a corrective action associated with the determined condition.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the corrective action comprises:checking for a contaminant in a feed gas; andeliminating a source of the contaminant.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the corrective action comprises:providing a purge gas through the plasma confining volume to reduce an amount of a contaminant in the plasma confining volume.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a breakdown time claim 1 , the breakdown time being ...

Charging device and electric dust collector

A charging device or an electric dust collector has a downstream side grounded electrode plate 90 placed so as to obstruct the flow of a dust-containing air and having openings 91 for allowing the dust-containing air to pass therethrough, a supporting plate 60 placed on the upstream side of the electrode plate 90 , and downstream side discharging electrodes 80 b supported by the supporting plate 60 so as to extend from the supporting plate 60 towards the electrode plate 90 , and placed so as to correspond to the openings 91 . The tip parts of the discharging electrodes 80 b penetrate the openings 91 and project to the downstream side of the electrode plate 90 , and the tip part of each discharging electrode 80 b and the edge part of each opening 91 are positioned so as to have a predetermined gap between them.

SMART AIR PURIFICATION

An air purification apparatus () for purifying air in a target space external to the apparatus is disclosed that comprises at least one pollutant removal structure () for removing a pollutant from the air in fluid connection with a major vent () and a directional vent arrangement comprising a directional inlet () for drawing air into the air purification apparatus from a region of the target space in an aiming direction of the directional inlet; and a directional outlet () for expelling air in a further aiming direction towards the region. An air movement device () configured to move air from the directional inlet to the major vent in a first configuration and to move air from the major vent to the directional outlet through the at least one pollutant removal structure in a second configuration responsive to a controller () is also present, as well as a sensor () arranged to determine a concentration of the pollutant in the air in said region when the air movement device is in the first orientation, wherein the controller is responsive to the sensor and is adapted to switch the air movement device from the first configuration to the second configuration upon the concentration of the pollutant exceeding a defined pollutant concentration threshold. 1. An air purification apparatus for purifying air in a target space external to the apparatus , comprising:at least one pollutant removal structure for removing a pollutant from the air in fluid connection with a major vent and a directional vent arrangement comprising:a directional inlet opposite to the major vent for drawing air into the air purification apparatus from a region of the target space in an aiming direction of the directional inlet; anda directional outlet opposite to the major vent for expelling air in a further aiming direction towards the region;an air movement device configured to move air from the directional inlet to the major vent in a first configuration and to move air from the major vent to the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IGNITION OF A PLASMA SYSTEM AND FOR MONITORING HEALTH OF THE PLASMA SYSTEM

An apparatus and method for determining the health of a plasma system by igniting a plasma within a plasma confining volume generate an ignition signal with an ignition circuit and apply the ignition signal between a biased region and a grounded region in the vicinity of the plasma confining volume. A parameter in the ignition circuit is sensed, and the sensed parameter is compared to a first parameter threshold. A condition associated with the plasma confining volume is determined if the sensed parameter differs from the first voltage threshold, and a corrective action can be taken. 1. An apparatus for determining the health of a plasma system by igniting a plasma within a plasma confining volume , comprising:an ignition circuit for generating an ignition signal;an input for applying the ignition signal between a biased region and a grounded region in the vicinity of the plasma confining volume;a sensor for sensing a parameter in the ignition circuit; andat least one processing unit and a memory, the at least one the processing unit and memory configured to store the parameter in the ignition circuit sensed by the sensor and to compare a present value of the parameter to historical values of the parameter.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit and memory comprises an internal controller.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit and memory comprises semiconductor memory.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit and memory comprises an external memory device.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit and memory comprises a data comparator.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processing unit and memory comprises a system controller.7. The apparatus of wherein the parameter is selected form the group consisting of time t claim 1 , maximum VSpark_Readback claim 1 , ISpark_Readback claim 1 , and ILoop_Readback.8. A method of determining ...

HAIR DRYER

A hair dryer comprises a main body (), wherein an interior of the main body () is formed with an airflow channel, and the airflow channel is formed with an air inlet () and an air outlet () on the main body (). The hair dryer further comprises an electrically powered fan () provided in the airflow channel and configured to draw external air via the air inlet () and then discharge via the air outlet (), and comprises a rotatable component () provided at the air outlet () and configured to rotate to change a direction of an airflow formed by rotation of the electrically powered fan (). A hair dryer airflow direction is changed by the rotatable component (), thus addressing problems of a non-uniform airflow or ion airflow and a narrow emission surface. 1. A hair dryer , comprising:{'b': 1', '1', '11', '12', '1, 'a main body (), an interior of the main body () is formed with an airflow channel, and the airflow channel is formed with an air inlet () and an air outlet () on the main body ();'}{'b': 2', '11', '12', '3', '12', '2, 'an electrically powered fan () provided in the airflow channel and configured to draw external air via the air inlet () and then discharge via the air outlet (), and a rotatable component () provided at the air outlet () and configured to rotate to change a direction of an airflow formed by rotation of the electrically powered fan ().'}24331432313332343233. The hair dryer according to claim 1 , further comprising: a fixed bracket () provided in the airflow channel; the rotatable component () comprises an axis () provided on the fixed bracket () claim 1 , a rotatable center () rotatably mounted on the axis () claim 1 , an outer race () concentrically provided with the rotatable center () claim 1 , and a guide vane () connecting the rotatable center () and the outer race ().335323135323531. The hair dryer according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , a bearing () is provided between the rotatable center () and the axis (); an outer ring of the bearing ...

AIR PURIFIER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR AIR PURIFIER

An air purifier that enables reduction of production processes and is easy to produce, and a production method for the air purifier are proposed. An air purifier () includes: a first electrode-plate () made of a conductive plate and including a first electrode portion () that is plate-like and includes a plurality of first electrode-structures (), the first electrode portion including a first conductive area () between a first hollow () and second hollows (), a second electrode portion () that is plate-like and includes a plurality of second electrode-structures (), the second electrode portion including a second conductive area () between a third hollow () that is larger in diameter than the first hollow, and fourth hollows (), and a coupling portion () having a bent shape to place the second electrode portion vertically above the first electrode portion; and a second electrode-plate () made of a conductive plate and located separate from the first electrode-structures and the second electrode-structures, a plurality of third electrode-structures () that extends toward the first electrode-structures and the second electrode-structures being formed integrally in the second electrode-plate. 1. An air purifier comprising: a first electrode portion that is plate-like, the first electrode portion comprising a plurality of first electrode-structures, each of the first electrode-structures having a first hollow that is substantially shaped as a circle, and second hollows that are substantially shaped as a circular ring that is concentric with the first hollow, and having a first conductive area substantially shaped as a circular ring between the first hollow and the second hollows,', 'a second electrode portion that is plate-like, the second electrode portion comprising a plurality of second electrode-structures, each of the second electrode-structures having a third hollow that is substantially shaped as a circle and is larger in diameter than the first hollow, and ...

ION AIR SUPPLY MODULE NEEDLE NET LAYOUT METHOD AND ION AIR SUPPLY MODULE

Provided are an ion air supply module needle net layout method and an ion air supply module. The layout method comprises: step , a wind speed test: adjusting a distance between a single discharge needle and a metal net, so that an ion wind speed at the wind speed central point position of the metal net is at the maximum, and measuring a distance value L between a tip of the discharge needle and the metal net; step , a projection radius measurement: measuring a wind speed Vr deviating from the wind speed central point position, and when Vr=aVmax, measuring that the distance between a wind speed measurement point and a wind speed central point is r; and step , a needle net layout: setting the distance between the tip of the discharge needle and the metal net to be within the range of (0.7-1.3)L, with the distance between tips of two adjacent discharge needles being within the range of (0.7-1.3)r. The present invention improves the air supply speed, air supply volume and air supply efficiency of an ion air supply module. 1. A needle-to-mesh electrode configuration method of ionic wind generating module , wherein the ionic wind generating module comprising a metallic mesh and a plurality of emitter needles in an array disposed at one side of the metallic mesh , comprises:{'b': '1', 'sub': 'max', 'Step : ionic wind velocity test, which comprising: adjusting the distance between a single emitter needle and the metallic mesh to enable the ionic wind velocity at a corresponding air velocity central point on the metallic mesh to reach the maximum value under the premise that the voltage between the emitter needle and the metallic mesh is unchanged; measuring the adjusted distance L between the emitter needle and the metallic mesh as the ionic wind velocity at the corresponding air velocity central point maintaining at its maximum value V, wherein the corresponding velocity central point is the projective area of the tip of the one emitter needle on the metallic mesh;'}{'b': ...

HANDHELD NEGATIVE ION GENERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE

The embodiments disclosed provide an apparatus and method of use for a portable handheld negative ion and magnetic field generator wherein there is a housing from which a plurality wings protrude along a planar surface. The apparatus includes a plurality of magnets embedded in the wings and acrylic coated disks containing negative ion-producing minerals and/or compounds releasably attached to the wings. The apparatus is further configured to allow the user to spin the wings around the apparatus housing along their planar surface to generate a magnetic field and negative ions, and which causes the same to be in a constant state of flux. 1. A handheld negative ion generation apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a substantially planar housing including a centerline shaft and having a plurality of aerodynamically shaped wings wherein a portion of each of the plurality of wings includes a cylindrically shaped aperture and at least one mineral infused acrylic insert configured to be releasably secured in the cylindrically shaped aperture and produce a plurality of negative ions when the apparatus is rotated.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the centerline shaft further includes a planar fitting configured to be releasably attached at a first end and a second end of the shaft to enable a user to secure the housing with a thumb and a forefinger.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the fitting is dimensioned to allow a user to grasp the apparatus with at least a thumb and one finger.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing further includes a ball bearing dimensioned to surround the centerline shaft and enable a user to rotate the planar housing about the shaft.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the planar housing is comprised of a high durometer blow molded polymer.6. (canceled)7. A rotatable air ionization apparatus configured to be fit within a user's hand claim 4 , the apparatus including:a substantially planar and blow molded housing including a ...

LIGHTNING PROTECTION DEVICE AND TRANSMISSION MODULE THEREOF

A lightning protection device includes a carrier module and a transmission module. The carrier module includes a housing unit defining an accommodating space and having a plurality of spaced-apart first vents and a plurality of spaced-apart fixing portions. An ion generating unit is disposed in the accommodating space for generating positive and negative ions. The transmission module includes a plurality of transmission units each including a transmission lever that has a lower end, an upper end, and a guide groove extending from the lower end to the upper end for guiding and diffusing the positive and negative ions generated by the ion generating unit to move toward the direction of the upper end, and a sensing probe connected to the upper end. 1. A transmission module suitable for being disposed on a carrier module which generates positive and negative ions , said transmission module comprising:a plurality of transmission units, each of which includesa transmission lever having a lower end for fixing to the carrier module, an upper end opposite to said lower end, and a guide groove extending from said lower end to said upper end for guiding and diffusing the positive and negative ions generated by the carrier module to move toward the direction of said upper end of said transmission lever; anda sensing probe connected to said upper end of said transmission lever.2. The transmission module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said guide groove is a helical groove.3. The transmission module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein said transmission lever further has a plurality of concave grooves communicating with said guide groove.4. The transmission module as claimed in claim 3 , wherein said transmission lever further has an outer surface formed with said guide groove claim 3 , said concave grooves extending inwardly from said outer surface and being spaced apart from each other along a length direction of said transmission lever.5. A lightning protection device comprising: a ...

PARTICULATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

A particulate amount determination section of a particulate measurement system corrects a measurement signal or the amount of particulates determined from the measurement signal based on one or a plurality of three operating condition parameters selected from speed of the vehicle, rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and torque of the internal combustion engine. 1. A particulate measurement system comprising:an ion generation section for generating ions by corona discharge;an electrification chamber for electrifying at least a portion of particulates contained in exhaust gas discharged from an internal combustion engine of a vehicle with said ions;a trapping section for trapping at least a portion of the ions not used for electrification of the particulates;a measurement signal generation circuit for generating a measuring signal correlating with an amount of particulates contained in the exhaust gas, based on a current corresponding to a difference between an amount of ions generated by the ion generation section and an amount of ions trapped in the trapping section; anda particulate amount determination section for determining the amount of particulates contained in the exhaust gas based on the measurement signal,wherein the particulate amount determination section corrects the measurement signal or the amount of particulates determined from the measurement signal based on one or a plurality of three operating condition parameters selected from the group consisting of speed of the vehicle, rotational speed of the internal combustion engine and torque of the internal combustion engine.2. The particulate measurement system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the correction is performed based on all of the three operating condition parameters.4. The particulate measurement system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each of the coefficients α(Vh) claim 3 , β(Neg) and γ(Teg) is a step function which provides a fixed coefficient value for each of a plurality of ...

Ion wind generation device

Provided is an ion wind generation device which is capable of providing a wide range of ion delivery and providing ion wind having a reduced ozone concentration near a nozzle without use of a filter or the like. The ion wind generation device includes an electrode pair including a discharge electrode body having a discharge portion and a counter electrode body having a plurality of end portions, and generates ion wind by corona discharge that occurs due to a potential difference generated between the discharge portion and the end portions. The end portions are located spaced apart from one another in a single plane and disposed around an axis of the discharge electrode body in the single plane or disposed along a line in the single plane.

Ion generator

Two flow passages are provided for allowing the passage of air sent out from a blower in the same direction individually and discharging the air to outside. An ion generation unit for generating positive ions by only corona discharge is arranged at one flow passage, and an ion generation unit for generating electrostatic atomized water particles with negative polarity by electrostatic atomizing phenomenon is arranged at the other flow passage. A throttle is provided at the one flow passage for making the wind speed of air flowing through the one flow passage faster than the wind speed of air flowing through the other flow passage. Since positive ions having shorter lifetime are emitted more than electrostatic atomized water particles with negative polarity having longer lifetime, the balance between positive and negative polarities in the air can be sustained over a long period of time.

ION GENERATOR

In an ion generator, a flexible discharge electrode composed of one wire is provided to a base , and a swinging motion or a turning motion of a free end of the discharge electrode about a fixed end of the discharge electrode is performed by repulsive force of a corona discharge generated by supplying a high voltage to the fixed end . Therefore, in comparison with a discharge electrode composed of a bundle of thin wires, it is possible to significantly reduce dust emission from the free end of the discharge electrode , and to further improve the ion generator in maintenance interval. Since the discharge electrode is compose of one wire, it is possible to reduce the discharge electrode in size, easily observe the state of the discharge electrode , and simplify its maintenance. Since the discharge electrode performs the swinging motion or the turning motion, it is possible to transport the generated air ions EI to a wide area of a packaging film , and to enhance ionizing efficiency. 1. An ion generator comprising a flexible discharge electrode which is composed of one wire , and which has a fixed end and a free end ,wherein a turning motion or a swinging motion of the free end about the fixed end is performed by repulsive force of a corona discharge generated by supplying a high voltage to the fixed end.2. The ion generator according to claim 1 , further comprising a turning-motion control member for controlling a turning motion of the discharge electrode.3. The ion generator according to claim 1 , wherein the discharge electrode is disposed in an air supply channel for guiding air toward an air outlet claim 1 , and the free end performs the swinging motion.4. The ion generator according to claim 3 , wherein the free end of the discharge electrode performs the swinging motion in a crossing direction with respect to air flow toward the air outlet.5. The ion generator according to claim 3 , wherein the discharge electrode is disposed along the air outlet.6. The ion ...

ION GENERATOR DEVICE SUPPORT

The present disclosure is directed to ion generator device supports. An ion generator device support is configured to retain an ion generator device, the ion generator device having a first portion containing exposed electrodes and a second portion, the support includes a first wall, a second wall extending orthogonally from the first wall and a third wall extending orthogonally from the first wall opposed to the second wall, wherein the third wall extends a smaller distance from the first wall than the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises an orthogonal extension section that extends from the edge of the third wall towards the second wall and is substantially parallel to the first wall. 1. An ion generator device support configured to retain an ion generator device having ionizing elements , the support comprising:a first wall;a second wall extending orthogonally from the first wall; anda third wall opposing the second wall, the third wall being substantially parallel to the second wall,wherein, when the ion generator device is retained within the ion generator device support, the second wall and the third wall at least partially sandwich the ion generator device therebetween to hold the ion generator device in the ion generator device support,wherein the ionizing elements are exposed, andwherein the second wall and the third wall are dimensioned such that there is a gap between the ion generator device and the first wall when the ion generator device is retained in the ion generator device support.2. The support of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the second wall and the third wall has a plurality of holes.3. The support of claim 1 , wherein the ion generator device support is configured to retain a plurality of ion generator devices.4. The support of claim 3 , wherein a distance between adjacent ion generator devices is the same for each of the plurality of ion generator devices.5. The support of claim 3 , wherein the ion generator device support is ...

Ion generator device support

The present disclosure is directed to ion generator device supports. An ion generator device support is configured to retain an ion generator device, the ion generator device having a first portion containing exposed electrodes and a second portion, the support includes a first wall, a second wall extending orthogonally from the first wall and a third wall extending orthogonally from the first wall opposed to the second wall, wherein the third wall extends a smaller distance from the first wall than the second wall, wherein the third wall comprises an orthogonal extension section that extends from the edge of the third wall towards the second wall and is substantially parallel to the first wall.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN IONIZED AIR BLOWER

Various aspects of the disclosure provides for an ionized air blower that can be used to neutralize static charge on a target surface or provide a charge on the target surface. The ionized air blower may comprise a fan configured to generate airflow toward a target surface, an ionizer configured to produce positive ions and negative ions in the airflow, and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to control one or both of a speed of the airflow from the blower and ionization of the airflow. The ionization is performed by a selected one of ion imbalanced mode or ion balanced mode of the blower. 1. An ionized air blower comprising:a fan configured to generate airflow toward a target surface;an ionizer configured to produce positive ions and negative ions in the airflow; and a speed of the airflow from the blower; and', ion imbalanced mode, or', 'ion balanced mode., 'ionization of the airflow, wherein the ionization is performed by a selected one of], 'control circuitry configured to control one or both of2. The ionized air blower of claim 1 , further comprising a first sensor configured to detect a surface charge of the target surface claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the ion imbalanced mode is selected claim 1 , the control circuitry is configured to control the ionizer based on the detected surface charge from the first sensor.3. The ionized air blower of claim 2 , further comprising a second sensor configured to detect a charge of the airflow generated by the ionized air blower.4. The ionized air blower of claim 3 , wherein the second sensor is a part of a sensor assembly where the airflow exits the ionized air blower.5. The ionized air blower of claim 3 , wherein the second sensor has a wider sensing range than the first sensor.6. The ionized air blower of claim 2 , wherein:when the surface charge is greater than a first threshold, the control circuitry is configured to control the ionizer to increase a ratio of the negative ions to the positive ions ...

Method for controlling an ozone generating machine

Method for producing ozone in an ozone generating machine, comprising the steps of: supplying feed gas containing dioxygen at a gas inlet (O 2 IN) of an ozone generator (OzG), at a given feed gas flow and feed gas pressure, supplying an alternating electric current so as to create electric discharges to generate a given amount of ozone at a gas outlet (O 3 OUT) of the ozone generator (OzG), adjusting electric current power and at least one of a plurality of process parameters comprising, characterized in that the method comprises, during ozone production, the steps of: monitoring electric power and said at least one parameter of the plurality of process parameters, adjusting the feed gas pressure in response to the adjustment of the electric current power and said at least one process parameter.

HEAT EXCHANGER

A heat exchanger comprising an ion wind generating part configure to generate an ion wind having directionality charged positive or negative, a heat exchanging part provided at an upstream side in the direction of flow of the ion wind and configured to exchange heat with the ion wind, and a charge removing part provided at a downstream side in the direction of flow of the ion wind and electrically neutralizing the ion wind exchanged in heat with the heat exchanging part. 1. A heat exchanger comprising:an ion wind generating part configured to generate an ion wind having directionality charged positive or negative;a heat exchanging part provided at an upstream side in the direction of flow of the ion wind and configured to exchange heat with the ion wind; anda charge removing part provided at a downstream side in the direction of flow of the ion wind and configured to electrically neutralize the ion wind exchanged in heat with the heat exchanging part.2. The heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the charge removing part is a conductor connected to the ground.3. The heat exchanger according to claim 1 , wherein the charge removing part is a conductor carrying a charge of an opposite sign to the ion wind.4. The heat exchanger according to claim 2 , wherein the conductor is made a mesh shape or a shape having through holes running along the direction of flow of the ion wind. This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-204627 filed with the Japan Patent Office on Oct. 23, 2017, the entire contents of which are incorporated into the present specification by reference.The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger.Japanese Patent Publication No. 02-037286A discloses a heat exchanger provided with an ion wind generating part generating an ion wind and a heat exchanging part (radiator or condenser) exchanging heat with the ion wind.However, in the configuration of the above-mentioned conventional heat exchanger, the ion wind ...

Novel mouse repeller

The invention relates to a novel mouse repeller including a cavity defined by a shell and a base, and a power rectification and supply part, an ultrasonic output module and a negative ion generator which are located in the cavity, wherein the power rectification and supply part supplies power to the ultrasonic output module and the negative ion generator, the ultrasonic output module includes an ultrasonic transducer protruding out of the shell, and the negative iron generator includes a discharge electrode plate which is a detachable and cleanable electrode plate. The novel mouse repeller is of an integrated structure and has a remarkable mouse repelling effect; meanwhile, the adopted detachable and cleanable electrode plate is high in power and can be reused after being detached and cleaned, so that a powerful negative ion emitting effect is maintained, and the use cost is obviously reduced.

IMPROVED PORTABLE AIR IONIZER

A portable ionizer () having a discharge electrode electrically connected to a circuit board () to produce ions when energised, a portable power source () electrically connected to the circuit board () to energize the discharge electrode (); and a portable case () that substantially encloses the power source (), the circuit board (), and the discharge electrode (). 1. A portable air ionizer , comprising:a discharge electrode electrically connected to a circuit board to produce ions when energised;a portable power source electrically connected to the circuit board to energize the discharge electrode; anda portable case with a support means that substantially encloses the power source, the circuit board, and the discharge electrode,wherein the circuit board comprises a double ended voltage multiplier connected to an AC driver to energise the discharge electrode.2. The portable air ionizer of claim 1 , wherein the double ended voltage multiplier comprises a plurality of alternating polarity diodes connected in parallel with a capacitor being connected between adjacent diodes.3. The portable air ionizer of claim 2 , wherein a first portion of the plurality of diodes are connected between a first input from the AC driver and a high voltage positive output and a second portion of the plurality of diodes are connected between a second input from the AC driver and a high voltage negative output.4. The portable air ionizer of claim 1 , wherein the AC driver comprises a power management system that includes a high voltage self-resonant sine-wave oscillator.5. The portable air ionizer of claim 4 , wherein the self-resonant sine-wave oscillator has predetermined limits.6. The portable air ionizer of claim 4 , wherein the self-resonant sine-wave oscillator is controlled by at least one of a voltage regulation circuit and a feedback system.7. The portable air ionizer of claim 4 ,wherein the voltage regulation circuit is a dual-step voltage regulation circuit.8. The portable air ...

IONIZER

An ionizer includes a discharge needle, a discharge needle holder holding the discharge needle, and a carrying air jet mechanism jetting out ion-carrying air toward a charge cancellation target. The carrying air jet mechanism is disposed at a position adjacent to the discharge needle holder, and it includes a drive nozzle having a drive air jet port, and a diffuser disposed in front of the drive nozzle with an ambient air suction gap interposed therebetween. A carrying air flow hole is formed inside the diffuser to be coaxial with the drive air jet port, and a carrying air jet port from which the carrying air is jetted out is formed at a fore end of the carrying air flow hole. 1. An ionizer comprising at least one discharge needle causing corona discharge and generating ions upon application of a high voltage , a discharge needle holder holding the discharge needle , and a carrying air jet mechanism jetting out ion-carrying air toward a charge cancellation target ,wherein the discharge needle holder includes a discharge needle accommodation chamber, an auxiliary air flow inlet in communication with a base end portion of the discharge needle accommodation chamber, and an auxiliary air flow outlet opened at a fore end portion of the discharge needle accommodation chamber to be directly communicated with an external space, the discharge needle is accommodated in the discharge needle accommodation chamber in a posture that a needle tip is exposed to the external space directly or through the auxiliary air flow outlet, and an auxiliary air flow gap extending from the auxiliary air flow inlet to the auxiliary air flow outlet is formed between an outer periphery of the discharge needle and inner peripheries of the discharge needle accommodation chamber and the auxiliary air flow outlet, andwherein the carrying air jet mechanism includes a drive nozzle having a drive air flow introduction port at a base end thereof and a drive air jet port at a fore end thereof, and a ...

DUST CONTROL FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

An exemplary embodiment includes a method for controlling dust in an electronic device. The method for controlling dust with respect to a computer system, including generating ions proximate to a first region of an electronic device and receiving the ions proximate to a second region of the electronic device, wherein dust particles are captured in the second region. 1. A system for controlling dust with respect to an electronic device , comprising: a circuit to generate a high voltage direct current (DC) potential;', 'an ion emitter coupled to a first polarity of the high voltage DC potential; and', 'wherein the ion emitter is disposed proximate to a first region of the electronic device and the ion receiver is disposed proximate to a second region of the electronic device.', 'an ion receiver coupled to a second polarity of the high voltage DC potential,'}], 'an ion generator, including2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit is coupled to a battery in the electronic device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the high voltage DC potential is greater than about 10 kilovolts.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit comprises a Cockcroft-Walton multiplier.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ion emitter is coupled to a negative polarity of the high voltage DC potential.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of ion emitters is each disposed in a recess along an edge of the electronic device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver comprises a single metallic surface disposed along an edge of the electronic device.8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of emitters alternating with a plurality of receivers claim 1 , wherein the plurality of emitters and the plurality of receivers are disposed at a perimeter of a region of the electronic device.9. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of emitters alternating with a plurality of receivers claim 1 , wherein the plurality of emitters and the plurality of ...

AN ELECTROSTATIC GENERATOR

The generator has three main parts. The first is a charged particle source. The second is a static electric field. The third is a collector connected to the ground or a capacitor. The first species has a wire, the collector, from the ground to the ion source. In the second species, the wire acts as a collector or is attached to the collector. The charged particle source can be any method that can produce ions. The electrostatic field can be the field of the Earth or a static field. The collector is attached to a grounded load. In one design, electrons are drawn through the load by an electron-emitting source attached to the top of the wire. The static electric field causes the rise of the electrons in the wire. In another embodiment, ions from the ion source are accelerated by the static field towards a collector. 120-. (canceled)21. A generator system comprising:a) an ion source configured to produces ions; and,b) a charge collection circuit containing a load and a collector of ions; and,c) a static field that directs the ions towards the collector of ions and increases the ion energy.221. The generator as in claim wherein:a) the static field is created by a first charged plate.231. The generator as in claim wherein:a) the static field is created by a first electret.241. The generator as in claim wherein. 1) a collector of ions; and,', '2) a means for storing the charge from the ions, connect to the means for collecting ions and the load., 'a) the charge collection circuit containing a load and a means to collect ions comprising254. The generator as in claim wherein:a) a ground is attached to the load.264. The generator as in claim wherein:a) the means for storing charge is a capacitor.274. The generator as in claim wherein.a) the ion source is attached to the collector of ions.284. The generator as in claim wherein.a) the collector of ions is an electrode296. The generator as in claim wherein.a) the ion source is a radioactive beta emitter.304. The generator as in ...

PATHOGEN TESTING FACILITY AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

There is provided a pathogen testing facility according to one aspect. The pathogen testing facility includes a chamber having a plurality of interior surfaces. The pathogen testing facility includes a receptacle positioned within the chamber. The receptacle is shaped to receive at least one of a urine and feces sample for pathogen testing purposes. The pathogen testing facility includes an air ionizer. The pathogen testing facility includes at least one air expelling manifold in fluid communication with the air ionizer. The at least one air expelling manifold is positioned to direct ionized air into the chamber adjacent a first end of at least one said interior surface of the chamber. The pathogen testing facility includes at least one an air collecting manifold positioned adjacent a second end of the at least one said interior surface of the chamber. 1. A pathogen testing facility comprising:a chamber;a receptacle positioned within the chamber and shaped to receive at least one of a urine and feces sample for pathogen testing purposes;an air ionizer assembly configured to ionize the air within the chamber; andan air removal assembly configured to remove the air so ionized thereafter.2. A pathogen testing facility according to claim 1 , wherein the air ionizer assembly is configured to direct ionized air from a first end of one or more side walls of the chamber to a second end of the one or more side walls of the chamber.3. A pathogen testing facility according to claim 1 , wherein the chamber has a plurality of interior surfaces claim 1 , wherein the air ionizer assembly includes an air ionizer claim 1 , wherein the air ionizer assembly includes at least one air expelling manifold in fluid communication with the air ionizer and positioned to direct ionized air into the chamber adjacent a first end of at least one said interior surface of the chamber claim 1 , and wherein the air removal assembly includes at least one an air collecting manifold positioned adjacent ...

Method and System for Generating Non-Thermal Plasma

Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for generating non-thermal plasma which can form reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as those used to neutralize bacteria and other pathogens in the air and surrounding area. Also disclosed are apparatuses and methods for neutralizing bacteria and other pathogens using ROS generated through the use of non-thermal plasma. Also disclosed are apparatuses and methods for generating ROS. Also disclosed are apparatuses and methods for treating air and nearby surfaces. Also disclosed herein are apparatuses for generating non-thermal plasma, and which can monitor and analyze the operational characteristics of a plasma field generated by the aforementioned devices and/or the electrical consumption characteristics of the power supply being used to generate the plasma field, which analyzed characteristics can be used to trigger an alarm to indicate that the device is not functioning optimally or as otherwise expected. 1. An air treatment apparatus comprising:an intake portion and an output portion;a reaction chamber located between the intake portion and output portion, wherein the reaction chamber comprises:an anode rail assembly comprising:an anode rail made of a first conductive material and having a shape of a helix about a longitudinal axis, anda plurality of discharge anode elements, wherein each of the plurality of discharge anode elements has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal ends of the discharge anode elements are secured to the anode rail, andeach of the plurality of discharge anode elements are electrically coupled to each other and to the anode rail;a cathode rail comprising a second conductive material, wherein the cathode rail is positioned along the longitudinal axis of the helical anode; andthe anode rail assembly and the cathode rail being located relative to each other so as to form a cylindrical space, wherein the space separates the cathode rail from the plurality of discharge anode elements such ...

MODULAR ION GENERATOR DEVICE

The present invention provides methods and systems for a modular ion generator device that includes a bottom portion, two opposed side portions, a front end, a back end, and a top portion. A cavity is formed within the two opposed side portions, front end, back end, and top portion. At least one electrode is positioned within the cavity, and an engagement device is engaged to the front end and/or an engagement device engaged to the back end for allowing one or more modular ion generator devices to be selectively secured to one another. 1. An ion generator device , comprising:a bottom portion, two opposed side portions, a front end, a back end, and a top portion;a cavity formed within the two opposed side portions, front end, back end, and top portion;a plurality of openings positioned along the top portion;at least one electrode positioned within the cavity and adjacent the openings; andan engagement device engaged to the front end and a receptacle within the back end for allowing one or more modular ion generator devices to be selectively secured to each other.2. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , wherein one or more modular ion generator devices are selectively engaged to one another.3. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a magnet positioned on the device for selectively securing the device to a metal surface.4. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one flange extending from the device.5. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , further comprising a printed circuit board housed within the cavity and the at least one electrode extends outwardly from the printed circuit board.6. The modular ion generator device of claim 1 , where the at least one electrode is constructed of carbon fiber brushes.7. An ion generator device claim 1 , comprising:a bottom portion that extends to an outer edge, two opposed side portions that extend upward from the outer edge, a front end that extends upward ...

BIPOLAR IONIZER FOR AIR PURIFICATION AND A DIFFUSER USING THE BIPOLAR IONIZER

The present disclosure relates to an alternating bipolar ionizer. It is a plate-type structure consisting of a substrate, an emitter plate, a dielectric barrier plate, and a ground plate. The ground plate and the emitter plate form an electric field, and the electrons of the emitter plate are led out of the dielectric barrier plate on a grounding side of the electric field. Some electrons meet the grounding pole plate and flow into the ground plate to form a current, and some escape from the surface of the dielectric barrier plate and meet the indoor air molecules. When the escaped electrons reach a certain rate, the oxygen molecules can be excited to be an ionic state, and air quality can improve. When AC high-voltage current is inputted, the bipolar ions are generated alternately, so a bipolar ionized gas flow can be injected into the air to improve air quality. 1. A bipolar ionizer for air purification , which is a plate-type structure comprising a substrate with a thermally conductive sheet , a porous emitter plate , a dielectric barrier plate , and a porous ground plate with ion extraction mechanism all of which are stacked together in sequence.2. The bipolar ionizer for air purification as recited in claim 1 , wherein the porous emitter plate includes a first emitter plate disposed on a top surface of the substrate and a second emitter plate disposed on a bottom surface of the substrate; the dielectric barrier plate includes a first dielectric barrier plate disposed above the first emitter plate claim 1 , and a second dielectric barrier plate disposed under the second emitter plate; the porous ground plate includes a first ground plate disposed above the first dielectric barrier plate and the second ground plate disposed under the second dielectric barrier plate; the first emitter plate and the second emitter plate are both porous metal sheets; the first ground plate and the second ground plate are both porous metal sheets; an electric field gradient formed ...

ACTIVE INGREDIENT GENERATOR

The present application discloses an active ingredient generator including a first discharger defining a discharge space in which a first discharge having first energy is generated; and a second discharger which causes a second discharge having second energy larger than the first energy in a passage space through which allows passage of fluid flowing from the discharge space. The second discharge may be a glow discharge. 1. An active ingredient generation method comprising:causing a first discharge having first energy to generate radicals and ozone, causing a second discharge having second energy larger than the first energy, and exposing the radicals and the ozone to the second discharge to reduce the ozone and increase the radicals.2. The active ingredient generation method according to claim 1 , wherein the causing the second discharge includes causing a glow discharge as the second discharge to expose the radicals and the ozone to the glow discharge.3. The active ingredient generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:feeding liquid to an electrode configured to cause the first discharge.4. The active ingredient generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:feeding liquid to an electrode configured to cause the second discharge.5. The active ingredient generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:causing airflow directed to an area in which the first discharge, andwherein the second discharge is caused downstream of the first discharge.6. The active ingredient generator according to claim 1 , further comprising:causing airflow directed to an electrode configured to cause the first discharge to disperse heat happening to the electrode, the heat being resultant from the first discharge. This application is a Divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/418,340, filed on Jan. 29, 2015, which is the U.S. National Phase under 35 U.S.C. § 371 of International Patent Application No. PCT/JP2014/001031, filed on Feb. 26, 2014, which ...

ION GENERATOR DEVICE

A system and method of treating air. Bipolar ionization is delivered to an airflow within a conduit from a tubeless ion generator. The ionized airflow may be delivered to a conditioned airspace by an HVAC system. In alternate applications, the airflow delivers ionized combustion air to an engine. The invention also includes a mounting assembly for positioning one or more ion generators into an airflow. 1. A system for treatment of an airflow within a conduit , the system comprising at least one bipolar ion generator having first and second need electrodes , the first needlepoint electrode generating positive ions and the second needlepoint electrode generating negative ions , wherein the first and second needlepoint electrodes are aligned generally perpendicular to the airflow within the conduit whereby at least a portion of the positive ions and the negative ions do not recombine within the airflow.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is a combustion air intake of an engine.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the ions cause dissociation of water vapor in the combustion air intake of the engine.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bipolar ion generator is a tubeless ion generator.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is an HVAC duct.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is an air handler unit housing of a VRV or VRF HVAC system.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of air handler unit housings connected to a shared outdoor heat exchanger claim 1 , each of the plurality of air handler unit housings having at least one bipolar ion generator delivering positive and negative ions to an airflow therein.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one bipolar ion generator is mounted to an assembly claim 1 , the assembly having an interior portion positioned within the conduit and an exterior portion positioned outside the conduit.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is a combustion exhaust conduit.10. A ...

AVIATION PROACTIVE AIR AND SURFACE PURIFICATION COMPONENT

The present invention provides methods and systems for an ionization device that includes a base portion, a first pair and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extending upwardly from the base portion to form an upper edge, a top portion is engaged to the upper edge, and a cavity is formed within the base portion, the two pairs of opposed sidewalls, and the top portion. A probe assembly is in electronic communication with the top portion, wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to an exterior portion of a conduit of the existing environmental control system of the aircraft and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions. 1. An ionization device comprising:a base portion;at least one sidewall extending from the base portion;a cavity formed within the base portion and the at least one sidewall;an ion generator disposed within the cavity; anda probe assembly in electronic communication with the ion generator,wherein the probe assembly comprises a probe seat selectively secured to a conduit of an existing environmental control system of an aircraft and a wire extends through the probe seat for supplying electrical current to an emission portion that emits ions andwherein the device operates on power supplied by a power supply from the aircraft.2. The ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein a probe sleeve extends upwardly from the probe seat and the emission portion extends from an end of the probe sleeve.3. The ionization device according to claim 1 , further comprising a circuit board positioned within the cavity for controlling the ion generator disposed within the cavity.4. The ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the probe seat is selectively secured to an external surface of the conduit.5. The ionization device according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one sidewall extends upwardly from the base portion.6. The ionization device according to claim 1 , ...