A system (100) is provided. The system includes an air inlet (102). The system includes an ion-exchange filter (210, 900) coupled to the air inlet (102) and having a first filter layer (902) separated from a second filter layer (906) by a semi-permeable membrane (904). The semi-permeable membrane (904) is air permeable and water impermeable, the first filter layer (902) is capable of filtering out radiation particles, and the second filter layer (906) comprises an ion-exchange solution. The system (100) includes a liquid ion-exchange media tank (116) coupled to the ion-exchange filter (210, 900) for providing the ion-exchange solution in the second filter layer (906). The system (100) includes an air outlet (214) coupled to the ion-exchange filter (210, 900).
A device and method for purifying a vehicle cabin is provided. The device comprises a housing, a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules each containing an LED, wherein the LED modules are positioned at least partially within the housing, a catalytic target structure, wherein the structure is located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of reflectors, wherein the reflectors are located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of fans, wherein the fans are located at least partially within the housing, a plurality of photocatalyst filters positioned at least partially within the housing, wherein at least one of the plurality of photocatalyst filters is in parallel with at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, and a control unit located at least partially within the housing, wherein the control unit is operatively connected to the plurality of LED modules.
A device (100) and method (2200) for purifying a vehicle cabin is provided. The device (100) comprises a housing (120), a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules (140) each containing an LED, wherein the LED modules are positioned at least partially within the housing, a catalytic target structure (180), wherein the structure is located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of reflectors (160), wherein the reflectors are located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of fans (130), wherein the fans are located at least partially within the housing, a plurality of photocatalyst filters (150) positioned at least partially within the housing, wherein at least one of the plurality of photocatalyst filters is in parallel with at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, and a control unit (110) located at least partially within the housing, wherein the control unit is operatively connected to the plurality of LED modules.
A device (100) and method (2200) for purifying a vehicle cabin is provided. The device (100) comprises a housing (120), a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) modules (140) each containing an LED, wherein the LED modules are positioned at least partially within the housing, a catalytic target structure (180), wherein the structure is located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of reflectors (160), wherein the reflectors are located below at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, a plurality of fans (130), wherein the fans are located at least partially within the housing, a plurality of photocatalyst filters (150) positioned at least partially within the housing, wherein at least one of the plurality of photocatalyst filters is in parallel with at least one of the LED modules in the plurality of LED modules, and a control unit (110) located at least partially within the housing, wherein the control unit is operatively connected to the plurality of LED modules.
In one embodiment, a device for generating broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation is provided. The device includes an adjustable spark gap of metallic solids, the spark gap including: a first electrode coupled to a first heatsink, and a second electrode coupled to a second heatsink, the second electrode spaced apart and opposite from the first electrode. The device includes a variable capacitor configured to discharge a voltage through the spark gap to generate broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation. The device includes a voltage source. The device includes a controller configured to control the variable capacitor. The first electrode is formed from a first metallic solid and the second electrode is formed from a second metallic solid, and the ultraviolet radiation generated is in the 140 nm to 400 nm range.
Apparatus that releases airborne gaseous hydrogen peroxide to reduce airborne bacteria, viruses, odors, and mold spores, sold as an integral component of an air purification unit
Systems and methods for applying light to an environment are provided. A system may include an elongate first body (110) having a first side wall (117), a second side wall (118) opposite the first side wall, and a bottom wall (119). The first body may define a lengthwise channel (124) between the first side wall (117) and the second side wall (118). The first body may have a first groove (112a) disposed along an inner surface of the first side wall (117), a second groove (112b) disposed along an inner surface of the second side wall (118), and a cover (120) which may be coupled to the first body via the first groove (112a) and the second groove (112b). The first body and the cover may collectively enclose at least a portion of the channel (124). The system may include an LED (130) disposed within the channel.
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
F21V 21/005 - Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devicesHand grips for several lighting devices in an end-to-end arrangement, i.e. light tracks
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by purification, e.g. by filteringAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by sterilisationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
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Systems and methods for applying ultraviolet light
Systems and methods for applying light to an environment are provided. A system may include an elongate first body having a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a bottom wall. The first body may define a lengthwise channel between the first side wall and the second side wall. The first body may have a first groove disposed along an inner surface of the first side wall, a second groove disposed along an inner surface of the second side wall, and a cover which may be coupled to the first body via the first groove and the second groove. The first body and the cover may collectively enclose at least a portion of the channel. The system may include an LED disposed within the channel.
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
F21V 29/503 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of light sources
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
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Systems and methods for applying ultraviolet light
Systems and methods for applying light to an environment are provided. A system may include a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) arrays. Each LED array may include one or more LEDs that are configured to be powered on and off together. The system may be configured such that, during a first timeslot, a pulsed power input is applied to a first LED array, and during a second timeslot, the pulsed power input is applied to the second LED array.
F21S 4/28 - Lighting devices or systems using a string or strip of light sources with light sources held by or within elongate supports rigid, e.g. LED bars
F21V 29/83 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks the elements having apertures, ducts or channels, e.g. heat radiation holes
F21V 29/503 - Cooling arrangements characterised by the adaptation for cooling of specific components of light sources
B01D 53/00 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols
C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
In some embodiments, a system for purifying an environment may be provided. The system may include a first electrode which may be exposed to air. The system may include a first transducer which may be configured to apply a first energy to the first electrode and a second transducer which may be configured to apply a second energy to the first electrode. The system may be configured such that at a first time, the first transducer applies the first energy to the first electrode and the second transducer does not apply the second energy to the first electrode. The system may be further configured such that at a second time, the second transducer applies the second energy to the first electrode.
Heavy-duty vinyl enclosure that encapsulates the patient and isolates them in a negative pressure setting while aerosolized medications are being administered and then filtered prior to exhausting back into the room
In some embodiments, an electrodeless lamp may be provided. The lamp may include an outer tube and an inner tube. The inner tube may be sealed to the outer tube to define a sealed space in which a gas may be contained. The gas may be configured to emit electromagnetic radiation when an electromagnetic field is applied thereto.
H01J 11/00 - Gas-filled discharge tubes with alternating current induction of the discharge, e.g. alternating current plasma display panels [AC-PDP]Gas-filled discharge tubes without any main electrode inside the vesselGas-filled discharge tubes with at least one main electrode outside the vessel
H01J 65/04 - Lamps in which a gas filling is excited to luminesce by an external electromagnetic field or by external corpuscular radiation, e.g. for indicating
H01J 61/36 - Seals between parts of vesselsSeals for leading-in conductorsLeading-in conductors
H01J 9/24 - Manufacture or joining of vessels, leading-in conductors, or bases
The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.
B01J 19/10 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
B01J 35/00 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
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Device, system, and method for producing advanced oxidation products
The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.
B01J 19/10 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
B01J 21/00 - Catalysts comprising the elements, oxides or hydroxides of magnesium, boron, aluminium, carbon, silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafnium
B01J 23/00 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group
Described herein are devices and methods for mounting a lamp, wherein the lamp may include a light and a mounting assembly that may be configured to enable a quick release installation of the light. The light may be a UV light, and the light may be mounted to an external or an internal surface of an HVAC unit via a mounting assembly which may include a bracket, a mounting base, and/or a socket. The base and socket may have complementary engagement structures that allow the base to engage the socket from either of a first axial direction and a second axial direction.
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
F24F 3/16 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by purification, e.g. by filteringAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by sterilisationAir-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatmentApparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by ozonisation
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a wick structure and hydrophilic granules for use in an advanced oxidation process, and methods of making the same. The wick structure and hydrophilic granules may be configured to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products that react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals.
B01J 19/12 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing electromagnetic waves
B01J 19/10 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
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Device, system, and method for producing advanced oxidation products
The present invention relates generally to an advanced oxidation process for providing advanced oxidation products to an environment. More particularly, the present invention provides a device, system, and method utilizing an advanced oxidation process to react with and neutralize compounds in an environment, including microbes, odor causing chemicals, and other organic and inorganic chemicals. The device, system, and method of the present invention employ a wick structure to collect and concentrate water vapor, so that the water vapor may subsequently be used to generate advanced oxidation products.
B01J 19/10 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor employing sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
A61L 9/04 - Disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air using gaseous or vaporous substances, e.g. ozone using substances evaporated in the air without heating
The present invention relates to an add on filter for a packaged air handling unit, such as a heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning unit, 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 the blower housing of existing packaged heating, ventilation and/or air conditioning units. 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.
CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATORS FOR OIL WATER RECYCLING OIL WATER RECYCLING EQUIPMENT IN THE NATURE OF CARTRIDGE WATER FILTERS AND SAND FILTERS; CHEMICAL STERILIZATION UNITS; WASTEWATER REDUCTION EQUIPMENT IN THE NATURE OF EVAPORATORS AND WATER FILTERS; COMBINATION OZONE SANITIZERS AND ELECTRIC DEODORIZING UNITS; AIR PURIFICATION UNITS COMPRISED OF ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; MARINE OIL SPILL ABSORPTION EQUIPMENT, NAMELY, EXTERNAL FILTERING DEVICE FOR USE IN A LOCAL CONTAINMENT AREA FOR REMOVING OIL AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER AND ONBOARD BILGE WATER TREATMENT MICRO-MATRIX COALESCING FILTERS MADE OF FIBER
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Add on filter and air filtration system and method
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.
An apparatus, system and method for reducing the growth of microbial contamination, such as bacteria, virus, mold and biofilms, in an air-handling unit. The apparatus includes a mounting member configured to couple with a housing of an air-handling unit and a turbine coupled with the mounting member and configured to produce energy when positioned in an air flow path through the air-handling unit. The apparatus also includes an electrode assembly including an anode configured to be placed in a condensate pan and receive energy from the turbine. The anode produces agents that reduce the growth of microbial contamination when energized.
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
B01D 17/06 - Separation of liquids from each other by electricity
B01J 19/08 - Processes employing the direct application of electric or wave energy, or particle radiationApparatus therefor
F17D 5/00 - Protection or supervision of installations
A61L 2/02 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor using physical phenomena
air purification units which utilize an oxidation plasma consisting of ionized hydro-peroxides, super oxide ions and hydroxide ions, excluding air filters
The present invention includes an anodic device for reducing corrosion adapted to reduce corrosion of an object subject to corrosion having a base with a thickness and surface area, and a plurality of protrusions protruding from the base each having a thickness and surface area, wherein the device is configured to allow a current to flow between the device and the object subject to corrosion. The present invention also includes methods associated with the use of such devices.
The present invention includes a system for recycling wash water, having a first separator configured to separate solids from wash water, a second separator configured to separate oil from wash water, a bioreactor configured to bacterially consume solids from wash water, a third separator configured to further separate solids from wash water, an oxidation chamber configured to sterilize and oxygenate wash water, an aeration tray configured to further oxygenate wash water, a storage tank configured to store wash water, and a pump configured to pump wash water from the storage tank to the bioreactor. The present invention also includes a process and method associated with the use and function of the system.
A device, system, and method, for the formation of advanced oxidation products by contacting a hydrated catalytic surface of a catalytic target structure with broad spectrum ultraviolet light in the 100 nm to 300 nm range that preferably includes 185 nm and 254 nm wavelengths. The catalytic surface reacts with the ultraviolet light energy and hydrate at the catalytic surface to form advanced oxidation products. The catalytic surface in one embodiment includes a hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. Preferably, the catalytic surface is coated with a coating that includes the hydrophilic agent, titanium dioxide, silver, copper, and rhodium. A photohydroionization cell (100) that includes an ultraviolet light source (204) and a catalytic target structure (110) in an air environment to form advanced oxidation product is also provided. A U.V. light indicator and a monitor and/or control system for the photohydroionization cell (100) are also provided.
Ultraviolet lamp components, namely, bulbs and target assemblies therefor, not for medical purposes but for air, food and water purification systems and ultraviolet lamps not for medical purposes but for air, food and water purification systems
