Gas separation: apparatus – Electric field separation apparatus – And radioactive or ultraviolet light ionizer
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-18
2001-10-16
Chiesa, Richard L. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: apparatus
Electric field separation apparatus
And radioactive or ultraviolet light ionizer
C096S066000, C096S097000, C096S098000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06302944
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to dehumidifiers, and more particularly to a water vapor extractor using high density electric fields.
2. Description of Related Art
The prior art teaches the use of cold, adsorptive and absorption surfaces for dehumidification. However, the prior art does not teach that a high voltage may be applied in the manner of the present invention to produce such effective dehumidification. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides further related advantages as described in the following summary.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention teaches certain benefits in construction and use which give rise to the objectives described below.
The present invention provides a dehumidifier which uses high voltage to cause moisture to condense out of an airflow in contact with a series of needles and a screen forming the cathode and anode respectively of a diode structure. Condensate is sucked into small holes in either or both of the needles and, or the screen by a vacuum. Ultra-violet light is applied to reduce the incidence of ozone.
A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a dehumidifier having advantages not taught by the prior art.
Another objective is to provide such a device using high voltage electric field to produce the dehumidification effect.
A further objective is to provide such a device using ultra-violet light to reduce ozone generation.
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Chiesa Richard L.
Gene Scott-Patent Law & Venture Group
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