Add on filter and air filtration system and method
AssigneeRgf Environmental Group, Inc.
InventorsRonald G. Fink, Walter B. Ellis
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an add on filter and air filtration system and method incorporating an add on filter for applying ultraviolet light to an environment to create oxidizing agents for killing microbes, such as bacteria, mold, and viruses, and for destroying odors. The add on filter may be coupled to existing air filtration systems to provide further filtration of the air. The add on filter includes an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source. The system and method result in the production of Hydroxyl Radicals, Super Oxide ions and Hydro Peroxide for killing microbes.
Claims17
An add on filter, comprising
- a first cartridge including an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source;
- a box frame configured to be coupled with an Intake side of an air handler and further configured to house said first cartridge;
- and
- wherein said box frame includes two rails positioned on opposite sides of the box, wherein a first end of each of said rails is pivotably coupled to an interior side of a face of said box frame and each of said rails is configured to support said cartridge.
A filter system, comprising:
- an evaporator including an input end and an output end;
- an add on filter including an input end and an output end, wherein said add on filter includes a box frame and a first cartridge including an ultraviolet light source for emitting a broad spectrum of ultraviolet light and a catalytic target structure mechanically coupled to the ultraviolet light source;
- wherein said output end of said add on filter is coupled to the Input end of said evaporator;
- an air supply including an output end, wherein said output end of said air supply is coupled to the input end of said add on filter;
- and
- wherein said box frame includes two rails positioned on opposite sides of the box, wherein a first end of each of said rails is pivotably coupled to an interior side of a face of said box frame and each of said rails is configured to support said first cartridge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.