Aromatic air circulation and filtration system
OwnerJoel J. Speroinventor
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Abstract
An aromatic air circulation and filtration system including a plurality of scented air filters adapted to be inserted within an existing air duct system. Also, included is an electrostatic air filter that has a layer of a air pervious material with a pair of thin conductive mesh grids each coupled on an opposite side. A turbine is coupled to the electrostatic filter for supplying power. Whereby when powered, the electrostatic filter acts to attract and contain particles. Finally, a control system is included for conveniently operating the system.
Claims3
A new and improved aromatic air circulation and filtration system comprising, in combination:
- a plurality of air ducts with a first opening for intaking air and a plurality of additional openings for expelling the air, the air ducts disposed within a habitation for circulating air therein,
- a cover comprising a conductive material and hingably coupled adjacent to the first opening of the air ducts with an open orientation for allowing the intake of air and a closed orientation for precluding the intake thereof,
- a fan positioned within one of the air ducts for facilitating the flow of fresh air in the air ducts,
- at least one scented air filter with a square configuration comprising an air pervious material including fiberglass and adapted to scent air flowing therethrough, the scented air filter further comprising a cardboard sleeve coupled about the air pervious material for containing the air pervious material and allowing the filter to be fitted within at least one of the air ducts,
- a self-powered electrostatic filter comprising:
- an electrostatic filter with a square configuration comprising a layer of an air pervious material including fiberglass and a pair of thin conductive mesh grids each coupled on an opposite side of the air pervious material, each grid having a contact tab connected thereto and extended therefrom, the filter further comprising a cardboard sleeve coupled about the air pervious material and conductive grids for allowing the filter to be fitted within at least one of the air ducts,
- a portable turbine for generating power, the turbine situated in at least one of the air ducts and comprising vanes for rotating upon the receipt of flowing air generated via the fan and a pair of contacts for communicating said power, and
- a pair of control lines connected between the contact tabs of the electrostatic filter and the contacts of the turbine, and
- a control system for governing the operation of the aromatic air circulation and filtration system comprising:
- a junction box connected to a high voltage alternating current power source for distributing current,
- a step-down transformer connected to the junction box for accepting high voltage power therefrom, the transformer adapted to convert the high voltage power to a low voltage and distribute the low voltage power thereafter,
- a relay coil connected to the transformer with an activated orientation for accepting low voltage therefrom thus allowing the activation thereof and a deactivated orientation for precluding low voltage from being supplied thereto thus allowing the deactivation thereof,
- a plurality of relay contacts connected to the alternating current power source, the relay contacts including a first closed relay contact having a closed orientation upon the deactivation of the relay coil and an open orientation upon the activation thereof and a second open relay contact having an open orientation upon the deactivation of the relay coil and a closed orientation upon the activation thereof,
- a ready light connected in series with the first relay contact, for receiving power upon the deactivation of the relay coil,
- a magnetic lock connected in series with the first relay contact and ready light for receiving power upon the deactivation of the relay coil, the magnetic lock adapted to secure the cover in the closed orientation upon the receipt of power,
- a fan motor coupled to the fan for facilitating the rotation thereof, the fan motor connected in series with the second relay contact for receiving power upon the activation of the relay coil, and
- a control switch connected between the transformer and relay coil with an actuated orientation for allowing activation of the coil and a deactivated orientation for precluding voltage from being supplied to the relay coil thus allowing the deactivation thereof.
A self-powered electrostatic filter comprising:
- an electrostatic filter comprising a layer of an air pervious material including fiberglass and a pair of thin conductive mesh grids each coupled on an opposite side of the air pervious material, the filter comprising a sleeve coupled about the air pervious material and conductive grids for allowing the filter to be fitted within at least one air duct of an air circulation system,
- a portable turbine for generating power, the turbine situated in at least one air duct and comprising vanes for rotating upon the receipt of flowing air generated via a fan and a pair of contacts for communicating said power, and
- a pair of control lines connected between the electrostatic filter and the contacts of the turbine.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.