Particle trap

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Fureman, Jared (Department: 2836)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Electric charge generating or conducting means

Use of forces of electric charge or field

C361S236000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08000080

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for trapping particles in a housing is disclosed. A high voltage terminal/structure is situated within a housing. A conductive material, having a plurality of holes, such as a mesh, is disposed a distance away from an interior surface of the housing, such as the floor of the housing, forming a particle trap. The conductive mesh is biased so that the electrical field within the trap is either non-existent or pushing toward the floor, so as to retain particles within the trap. Additionally, a particle mover, such as a fan or mechanical vibration device, can be used to urge particles into the openings in the mesh. Furthermore, a conditioning phase may be used prior to operating the high voltage terminal, whereby a voltage is applied to the conductive mesh so as to attract particles toward the particle trap.

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