# US 12,015,250 B2 · Self-cleaning ion generator device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,015,250 B2 - Document ID: US12015250B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/447,408 - Filed: 2023-08-10 - Published: 2023-11-30 - Granted: 2024-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2019-06-07 - Assignees: Global Plasma Solutions, Inc. - Applicants: Global Plasma Solutions, Inc. - Inventors: Charles Houston Waddell - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12015250B2 ## CPC - B08B 1/165: {Scrapers} - B01D 53/32: by electrical effects other than those provided for in group B01D61/00 - B03C 3/41: Ionising-electrodes - B03C 3/743: {by using friction, e.g. by brushes or sliding elements} - B03C 3/82: Housings - B08B 1/32: using rotary cleaning members - F24F 8/30: by ionisation - H01T 19/04: having pointed electrodes - H01T 23/00: Apparatus for generating ions to be introduced into non-enclosed gases, e.g. into the atmosphere - B01D 2259/4508: for cleaning air in buildings - B01D 2259/818: Employing electrical discharges or the generation of a plasma - B03C 3/38: Particle charging or ionising stations, e.g. using electric discharge, radioactive radiation or flames - B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL - B01D: SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D; by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B; by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges, vortex apparatus B04; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B9/02; treatment of water C02F, e.g. softening by ion-exchange C02F1/42; {arrangements of air intake cleaners in gas turbine plants F02C7/05} ; arrangements or mounting of filters in air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation F24F13/28) - B03C: MAGNETIC OR ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATION OF SOLID MATERIALS FROM SOLID MATERIALS OR FLUIDS; SEPARATION BY HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FIELDS (separating isotopes B01D59/00; combinations of magnetic or electrostatic separation with separation of solids by other means B03B, B07B) - F24F: AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING (removing dirt or fumes from areas where they are produced B08B15/00; vertical ducts for carrying away waste gases from buildings E04F17/02; tops for chimneys or ventilating shafts, terminals for flues F23L17/02) - H01T: SPARK GAPS; OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS; SPARKING PLUGS; CORONA DEVICES; GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES (overvoltage protection circuits H02H) ## Abstract A self-cleaning ion generator device includes a housing having a bottom portion and a top portion selectively secured to each other, the top portion contains a base portion extending to an outer edge and having an internal side and an external side, a first pair of opposed sidewalls and a second pair of opposed sidewalls extend from the outer edge of the base portion forming a cavity therein. Ion terminals extend from the housing, and a cleaning apparatus for cleaning the two ion terminals. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A self-cleaning ion generator device, comprising: a rectangular housing defining a volume therein; at least one bore disposed within the housing; at least one ion terminal assembly; and a cleaning apparatus. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning apparatus contains a rib. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, further comprising two bores disposed within the housing. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, further comprising two ion terminal assemblies. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning apparatus is a t-shaped element including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion containing a hollow shaft. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the self-cleaning ion generator device is configured to initiate an internal check for determining that various components of the self-cleaning ion generator device are operational. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the ion terminal assembly includes an ion terminal, an ion terminal securing device, and an attachment device. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the ion terminal assembly is selectively secured to the housing. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, wherein the cleaning apparatus has a horizontal portion and/or a vertical portion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 1, further comprising a motor positioned within the housing and engaged to the cleaning apparatus. ### Claim 11 A self-cleaning ion generator device, comprising: a rectangular housing defining a volume therein; two bores disposed within the housing; two ion terminal assemblies; and a cleaning apparatus. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 11, wherein the cleaning apparatus contains a rib. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 11, further comprising at least one retention flange. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) A self-cleaning ion generator device according to claim 11, wherein the cleaning apparatus is a t-shaped element including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion containing a hollow shaft. ### Claim 15 A self-cleaning ion generator device, comprising: a rectangular housing defining a volume therein; two bores disposed within the housing; two ion terminal assemblies that include an ion terminal, an ion terminal securing device, and an attachment device; and a cleaning apparatus. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 15, wherein the self-cleaning apparatus contains a rib. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 15, further comprising at least one retention flange. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 17, wherein the cleaning apparatus is a t-shaped element including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion containing a hollow shaft. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 15, wherein the self-cleaning ion generator device is configured to initiate an internal check for determining that various components of the self-cleaning ion generator device are operational. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The self-cleaning ion generator device of claim 15, wherein the ion terminal consists of a hollow column encircling a high voltage wire.