Abstract: A filter assembly (10) for removing particulate matter from air forced therethrough comprises two pairs of oppositely charged woven electrostatic filtering material. Each pair of electrostatic filtering material comprises a positively charged and a negatively charged layer (22, 24, 28 and 30). An open cell foam layer (26) is disposed between the two pairs. Metal grids (20,32) enclose the filtering elements.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 9, 1988
Date of Patent:
February 20, 1990
Assignee:
Air Purification Products International, Inc.
Abstract: A filtering unit (10) has four filter holders (20) arranged in a rectangle around a blower (36). Each filter holder holds up to two filter elements (11). The blower draws air through the filter elements (11) and outputs filtered air through a vent (40). Refillable filter frames (16) are provided to allow the user to change the filter material (18). In one embodiment, glass chips are used as the filter material (18).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 1987
Date of Patent:
June 7, 1988
Assignee:
Air Purification Products, International