Gas separation: apparatus – Electric field separation apparatus – With means for vapor or liquid contact
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Chiesa, Richard L (Department: 1776)
Gas separation: apparatus
Electric field separation apparatus
With means for vapor or liquid contact
C095S071000, C096S063000, C096S354000, C261S122100, C261S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07998255
ABSTRACT:
An electrostatic phase change generating apparatus is described. The apparatus causes a change of state to occur in an input gas, for example, ambient air. The electrostatic phase change generating apparatus removes moisture from air, and may be used to generate water from air, dehumidify air, cool air, and the like. The ability to generate water from air has global importance as the need for clean water increases each year. The electrostatic phase change generating apparatus uses high voltage but low current allowing for very energy efficient operations. The electrostatic phase change generating apparatus uses a phase change vessel containing a liquid, a bubbler immersed in the liquid for conveying a gas, and a high voltage source to bias the liquid with respect to an upper electrode.
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Chiesa Richard L
Convergitech, Inc.
Stoel Rives LLP
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