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US 9,907,874 B2Granted
Air ionization systems and methods
AssigneeIONaer International Arizona, LLC
InventorsTimothy Mark Bender, Perry Pauley, Brian Keith Roper, Todd Kenneth Roper
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Abstract
Ionization systems configured with a catalyst-bearing sleeve provide improved filtration while keeping ozone levels within acceptable limits. Modular configurations provide for serviceability and replaceability. System controls monitor particulates, temperature, humidity, and other relevant factors and adjust an ionization level accordingly for optimal performance.
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An air ionization system, comprising:
- (a) an ion generator that generates more negative ions than positive ions;
- the ion generator comprising:
- (i) a stainless steel ion dispenser configured to receive electrical current responsive to operation of a control system;
- (ii) an inner electrode electrically coupled to the ion dispenser, the inner electrode comprising a perforated aluminum sheet;
- (iii) a glass tube disposed at least partially around the inner electrode;
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- (iv) an outer electrode disposed at least partially around the glass tube, the outer electrode comprising a tubular stainless steel mesh screen;
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- (b) an ozone removal assembly containing a catalyst for removal of ozone from the air, wherein the ion generator is disposed at least partially within the ozone removal assembly;
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- wherein the ozone removal assembly comprises a first, inner tube that is configured to allow air to pass through, and a second, outer tube that at least partially surrounds the first, inner tube and that is configured to allow air to pass through.
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An air ionization system, comprising:
- (a) an ion generator that generates more negative ions than positive ions;
- (b) an ozone removal assembly containing a catalyst for removal of ozone from the air, wherein the ion generator is disposed at least partially within the ozone removal assembly;
- (c) wherein the ion generator is tubular, the ozone removal assembly is tubular, and wherein the ion generator is disposed within, the ozone removal assembly, and an airspace is defined between the ion generator and the ozone removal assembly;
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- wherein the ozone removal assembly comprises a first, inner tube that is configured to allow air to pass through, and a second, outer tube that at least partially surrounds the first, inner tube and that is configured to allow air to pass through.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.