Germicidal Lamp (e.g., Ultraviolet Light, Etc.) Patents (Class 96/224)
  • Patent number: 7329313
    Abstract: An air cleaner includes a housing, a filter, a photocatalyst reaction unit which can form spiral a air flow, a forced convection device, and an electrocircuit controller. The forced convection device is located between the filter and the photocatalyst reaction unit. Because the air cleaner uses a longitudinal air conduit, an air inlet along a tangential direction of the air conduit and spiral guide vanes at the inlet, air passing through a fan and into the air conduit flows spirally in the conduct conduit to increase the time during which air contacts the photocatalyst and enables the light of the ultraviolet lamp to radiate the photocatalyst directly so that the cleaning efficiency of the photocatalyst is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Chiaphua Industries Limited
    Inventor: Kashing Wu
  • Publication number: 20080019861
    Abstract: To improve the air quality in bounded spaces such as a room, an air treatment device and an air treatment method are disclosed. The air treatment device comprises a fan for stimulating airflow through the air treatment device and an UV treatment chamber. An UV radiation source radiates UV radiation in the UV treatment chamber to kill microorganisms in said airflow. The air treatment device is designed such that a high airflow may be generated, while all microorganisms present in the air flowing through the air treatment device are killed. With the high airflow and air cleaning capacity, the air treatment device may clean a bounded space in a short period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2004
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Hermannus Gerhardus Maria Silderhuis
  • Patent number: 7318856
    Abstract: An air transporter-conditioner device is disclosed that can include an elongated housing having a bottom, a top and an elongated side wall. The housing can have an inlet located adjacent to the bottom and an outlet located adjacent to the elongated side wall, an emitter electrode and a collector electrode and a high voltage generator operably connected to both electrodes. An impeller can be used to draw air into the housing through the inlet and direct the air toward the outlet. The housing can also include a second elongated side wall and a baffle which can include a plurality of deflectors positioned along the second elongated side wall. The baffle can include a plurality of elongated columns of varying lengths and each column can include a deflector. The device can further include a second inlet located adjacent to the elongated side wall and a germicidal lamp located inside the elongated housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Sharper Image Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Taylor, Andrew J. Parker
  • Patent number: 7319230
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for disinfecting a cryostat is provided. The cryostat disinfecting device comprises an ultraviolet emitter, a pulsed power control system, a mirrored cover and a safety shield. The device is lowered into a cryostat chamber and produces high intensity pulsed UV energy, disinfecting the cryostat chamber. After disinfection, the device is removed from the cryostat for storage or use on another cryostat. This provides mobility and access for disinfecting cryostats under continuous daily use conditions, and reduces the exposure risk of biological and chemical hazards to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Donald E. Skaggs
  • Patent number: 7303612
    Abstract: A UV reflective cavity may be provided in a duct by attaching a plurality of tiles to the interior surface of the duct, each of the tiles having UV reflective surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: L2B Environmental Systems Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Morrow, Larry James McLean, John Van Adrichem
  • Patent number: 7300499
    Abstract: An airplane air purifier employs high voltage electrostatic ionic air charging grid and precipitator plates for the removal of particulates and contaminants, together with germicidal capabilities provided by an ultraviolet wavelength band UVC illuminator within the purifier. The purifier is adapted to operate from the aircraft passenger cabin electrical supply or alternately from replaceable or rechargeable batteries. The purifier provided with one or more nozzle adapters to removably and supportively install the air purifier to the typical varieties of aircraft passenger air vent nozzles. The air purifier is small in size and light in weight so as to be easily carried onboard the flight and installed without issue to the air vent nozzle, whereby the air purifier purifies the ducted cabin air in the plane before diffusing into the passenger's breathing air space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Inventor: Aaron L. Fleisher
  • Patent number: 7273515
    Abstract: A 4-in-1 photo-electronic air purifying and conditioning system, which utilizes alternating current suitable for use in all weather conditions has activated carbon filters used in the first stage to eliminate impurities, germs and bacteria in the air drawn into the system. The bacteria and germs which are capable of passing through the activated carbon filter are then eliminated by extreme-UV light emitted by extreme-UV light tubes. A negative ion generator is used to boost the level of anions in the air before being discharged. These two modes operate in the following manner: the first mode involves high-voltage cathodic output that is discharged via carbonized fibers. The ionized air is then expelled by a fan. The second mode eliminates bacteria, germs and mould from air as it passes extreme-UV light tubes by exposure to extreme-UV light emitted by these extreme-UV light tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: John Manufacturing Limited
    Inventor: John Se-Kit Yuen
  • Patent number: 7270696
    Abstract: A 3-in-1 photo-electronic air purifying and disinfecting system, which utilizes alternating current, has an activated carbon filter used in the first stage to eliminate impurities, germs and bacteria in the air drawn into the system. The bacteria and germs which are capable of passing through the activated carbon filter are then eliminated by extreme-UV light emitted by extreme-UV light tubes. An anion generator is also included to boost the level of anions in the air before being discharged. These two modes operate in the following manner: the first mode involves high-voltage cathodic output that is discharged via a carbonized fiber. The ionized air is then expelled by a fan. The second mode eliminates bacteria, germs and mold from air as it passes extreme-UV light tubes by exposure to extreme-UV light emitted by these extreme-UV light tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: John Manufacturing Limited
    Inventor: John Se-Kit Yuen
  • Patent number: 7270691
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, an integrated air processing device includes a housing defining an air inlet, an air outlet, and a pathway from the inlet to the outlet. An air decontamination section, an air conditioning section, and a heating section are provided along the pathway. A blower is also provided along the pathway, to drive air from the inlet to the outlet, along the pathway. In another example, an integrated air processing device includes a housing as above, and an air conditioning section and a heating section along the pathway. An air decontamination section and/or a blower may also be provided along the pathway. In accordance with another embodiment, a portable isolation containment system includes one or more portable containment enclosures coupled to the integrated air processing devices described above. Methods are disclosed, as well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventors: Theodore A. M. Arts, Paul J. Chirayath
  • Publication number: 20070207066
    Abstract: An air sterilizer for eliminating an associated airborne contaminant from an associated volume of air is provided. The air sterilizer includes a housing including an air inlet and an air outlet, an airflow pathway initiating approximately at the air inlet of the housing and terminating approximately at the air outlet of the housing, and an ultra-violet (UV) radiation source for producing a germicidal UV light. The UV source is disposed in the airflow pathway of the housing for exposing the associated airborne contaminant to the germicidal UV light. The air sterilizer further includes a reflecting member for increasing the exposure of the germicidal UV light to the associated airborne contaminant in the airflow pathway. The reflecting member being disposed in the housing proximal to the UV source. A power supply is provided for powering the UV source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: GUARDIAN TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Charles Thur, David Brickner, Richard C. Farone
  • Patent number: 7264657
    Abstract: A 4-in-1 photo-electronic air conditioning, dehumidifying, purifying and disinfecting system has an activated carbon filter in the first stage to eliminate impurities, germs and bacteria in the air drawn into the system. The bacteria and germs in the extracted air, which are capable of passing through the activated carbon filter, are then eliminated by extreme-UV light emitted by extreme-UV light tubes. The excessive moisture in the air is also removed. A negative ion generator is also used to boost the level of anions in the air. These two modes operate in the following manner: the first mode involves high-voltage cathodic output that is discharged via a carbonized fibre. The ionised air is then expelled by an air drum. The second mode eliminates bacteria, germs and mould from air as it passes extreme-UV light tubes by exposure to extreme-UV light emitted by these extreme-UV light tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2007
    Assignee: John Manufacturing Limited
    Inventor: John Se-Kit Yuen
  • Publication number: 20070196244
    Abstract: The air-and-water sterilization apparatus for use with an ice machine includes a source of ultraviolet radiation, a first input, a first output, a water tube, an air chamber, an air treatment passageway, a second input, a first filter, a first damper, a third input, a second damper, a second filter, a fan, a second output, and a housing. The source of ultraviolet radiation is one or more ultraviolet lamps that are used to sterilize air and water before that are moved off to the ice machine or other appliance. The source of ultraviolet radiation, the water tube, the.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventor: Carlton R. Croft
  • Patent number: 7179425
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an air cleaner for killing the bacteria, viruses, mildew in the air with optoelectronic. A draft fan in the main body is used to suck the air. The air is then collected in an air collecting device after passing through an air collecting wall. An extreme ultraviolet ray transmitting tube is used to eliminate the bacteria, viruses, mildew in the air, and thereafter, the cleaned air is disposed by a negative ion cleaner. The fresh air is finally discharged through an air outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Se Kit Yuen
  • Patent number: 7175699
    Abstract: A filter assembly including a filter medium installed in at least one receptacle. The filter assembly includes a heating system to heat the filter medium. The filter medium includes metal fibers. The receptacle or receptacles are provided with at least one air inlet and with at least one air outlet and a device to eliminate the air and free space around and in the filter medium. The receptacles may include at least two deformable walls, which are membranes made of a polymeric or elastomeric material, and the filter medium may include at least one sintered, non-woven metal fiber web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: NV Bekaert SA
    Inventor: Bruno Aubert
  • Patent number: 7175814
    Abstract: A cartridge device containing UVC for air disinfection that comprises individual ultraviolet bulb, HEPA/Carbon filter, LED for detection of replacement, ballast and electrical components; cartridge is plugged into a backplane which allows for easy installation and servicing of all components. The backplane powers the device and can be encased in various configurations which can be used in multiple applications, including portable and permanent air treatment devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: James L. Dionisio
  • Patent number: 7160370
    Abstract: A fluid-borne (e.g., water, air) biological and chemical hazard detection and treatment system can include sensors (e.g., flow rate, contaminant detectors), treatment using ultraviolet laser-emitted light, can be microprocessor controlled and can communicate and be controlled over data networks. Treatment and detection systems can be deployed at various stages along a fluid distribution system, allowing for protection coverage and redundancy. During treatment, fluid enters into and/or passes through a “treatment area” wherein the fluid is subjected to light emanating from a laser at wavelengths within the ultraviolet range. DNA for microorganisms contained within fluid (including blood) are reactive to laser light as they pass through treatment areas and are rendered un-infective. Treatment systems can be staged in close proximity, providing more than one treatment area and associated light sources to a fluid stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: SalTech Corporation
    Inventors: A. Michael Baca, Luis M. Ortiz, Thomas A. Crow, Donald W. Wichers
  • Patent number: 7156897
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for removing airborne pathogens and toxic substances from a surface of an article or a volume of air, comprising: a main processing chamber having a door for ingress to and egress from the main processing chamber, at least two high voltage electrodes for generating a current. The electrode can form ozone, if desired, to destroy pathogens. Optionally, the electrodes can be in a sealed or unsealed glass tube, with or without mercury, to generate ultraviolet light for photochemical reaction with pathogens or other contaminants. The apparatus also includes a post processing chamber comprising at least one filter for removing or absorbing airborne particulates and pathogens, and includes low voltage electrodes to neutralize charges in air transmitted from the main processing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Sheree H. Wen
  • Patent number: 7101420
    Abstract: Self cleaning air filtration machine and a method for using same comprising; a filter with a motor driven belt or disk or counter rotating disks that are perforated, a spray bar, a recirculation pump and supply line, a wet tank, a ultrasonic transducer, ultraviolet submersible bulbs, a water fill port, a liquid level sensor, a liquid and sediment drain port, and a power source. A preferred embodiment includes a subsonic transducer on the wet tank. A preferred embodiment includes a air diffuser, a toxic and noxious gas detection and recognition and radiation detection with automatic safety shut down and audible and visual alarm, a ultraviolet saturation chamber. A preferred embodiment includes a secondary wet filter, a secondary air diffuser, a secondary ultraviolet saturation chamber. A preferred embodiment includes a inline dryer assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: Adria Valley Anne Nelson Ellis, Rob Nelson
  • Patent number: 7074250
    Abstract: An air filtration unit for use in a work environment includes a housing disposed with an air filtration system and light source. The housing includes a handle and corner caps to prevent damage and provide stability. The air filtration system draws air into the housing, via a blower, through a first and second inlet gate, the air is at least partially filtered by a first and second filter assembly, which provide a two stage filtering, and then the at least partially filtered air is blown through an exhaust conduit back out into the work environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Chipner, Mark A. Etter, Angela D. Shelton, Leslie D. Gist, John C. Smith, Charles Chen
  • Patent number: 7056372
    Abstract: An air treatment device includes a housing, a filter element disposed in the housing, an air forcing device for forcing air to flow through the filter element, and a light device disposed in front of the filter element for generating light and for germ killing purposes. The housing includes a pressurized compartment formed between the filter element and the air forcing device, to receive the light device. An ozone generator may supply ozone through the filter element for germ killing purposes. An oxygen generator may supply oxygen out of the housing and into the environment of the users. A filter member may be used for filtering purposes, and a tray disposed below the filter member to collected filtered materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Ming Hui Cheng
  • Patent number: 7048776
    Abstract: A method and system removes nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) agents from an air stream from a facility HVAC. The system includes an irradiation zone, a saturation zone and a precipitation zone. A contaminant detection apparatus controls the irradiation, saturation and precipitation of the air stream. The irradiation destroys biological agents along with saturation of air stream with a water based solution. The biological debris and dissolved chemical agents are precipitated out of the air stream by condenser coils. Nuclear agents are removed from the air stream by a diverting the air stream though a bypass filter containing high mass particulate filters and activated charcoal. The contaminants are stored for later removal and destruction. The contaminate detection apparatus includes NBC sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Radian, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne K. Moore, Daniel B. Nickell
  • Patent number: 7045096
    Abstract: Pathogens, toxins, and some chemical warfare agents inside an enclosure are destroyed using hydroxyl free radicals. The hydroxyl free radicals can be generated by, for example, reacting ozone with water in the presence of ultraviolet light or reacting hydrogen with nitrogen dioxide in the presence of ultraviolet light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Argentara Five, Inc.
    Inventor: Luca D'Ottone
  • Patent number: 7008473
    Abstract: A system for treating contaminated media is provided. In the process, contaminants are removed from the media using a photocatalytic process operating in an aqueous phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Purifics Environmental Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian E. Butters, Anthony Leonard Powell
  • Patent number: 7005111
    Abstract: An ultraviolet sterilization apparatus comprising a housing and a replaceable lamp cartridge package. The lamp cartridge package is a disposable component comprising at least one ultraviolet lamp and an envelope for housing the at least one ultraviolet lamp, the envelope comprising a jacket with a reflective inner surface, an envelop air inlet opening and an envelop air outlet opening, and at least one air-transmitting, ultraviolet-stopping device adjacent at least one of the two envelope openings. The housing has an opening for the inlet of an air flow to be sterilized and an opening for the outlet of a sterilized air flow, said air flow being generated by a fan inside the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Air Blue S.R.L.
    Inventor: Susanna Bollini
  • Patent number: 6984259
    Abstract: An air purification and disinfection apparatus incorporates an air inlet filter (1) spanning the intake of the apparatus, an ultraviolet light source (2) for treating the air within a chamber (14) of the apparatus, and an equalising screen (3) spanning the outlet of the apparatus. The chamber (14) is lined with a reflective sheet (11) or coating such that the ultraviolet light is reflected around the chamber (14). The air inlet filter (1) removes larger airborne particles from the airflow prior to entering the chamber (14). The light source (2) may be located in the chamber (14) or in a housing (16) which communicates with the chamber (14). With the reflective surface of the chamber (14), the intensity of the light source (2) can be maintained when dirt begins to build up on the light source (2), thereby extending the length of time that passes between each cleaning of the light source (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: UVGI Systems Limited
    Inventor: Gordon Hurst
  • Patent number: 6966937
    Abstract: A patient isolation unit including a foldable frame body, a flexible envelope made of a flammable resin sheet which can be attached to the assembled frame body, and an exhauster to discharge or exhaust the air from the envelope. The exhauster includes a UV lamp, an HEPA filter, and a blower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Yachi, Saburo Takagi, Kazuaki Iijima, Takeya Ide
  • Patent number: 6955708
    Abstract: Air-treatment apparatus and methods are disclosed that are especially suitable for treating the air in a room or other dwelling or working space. An apparatus embodiment of the subject apparatus includes a housing having air-intake and air-output openings. A gas-filter assembly inside the housing receives air entering the air-intake opening and includes a dual-media filter element having a matrix of fibers to which particles of activated carbon are adhered at mutual points of contact without using an extraneous binder. As air passes through the gas-filter assembly, the carbon particles adsorb odor compounds from the air. At least one electrostatic 3-dimensional (E3D) filter assembly downstream of the gas-filter assembly includes a respective charging element sandwiched between dielectric-fiber filters sandwiched between two respective electrically conductive screens. The screens are electrically grounded while the charging element (which is conductive) is connected to a source of high-voltage DC power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: Shaklee Corporation
    Inventors: John J. Julos, Victor Dragotti, Forwood Cloud Wiser
  • Patent number: 6939397
    Abstract: A system and corresponding methods for purifying and removing contaminants from gaseous fluids includes a housing including an inlet, an outlet, and an elongated UV chamber disposed within the housing. The UV radiation source is disposed longitudinally within the UV chamber. At least one baffle structure is disposed at an upstream location within the housing to restrict flow as well as to generate a turbulent flow of the gaseous fluid within the UV chamber. In addition, a fan is disposed at a selected location within the housing to facilitate a flow of the gaseous fluid through the housing at a selected flow rate. The dimensions of the UV chamber and UV source and the configuration of the baffle structure are selected to increase the exposure time and mixing of fluid flowing through the UV chamber as well as increase the proximity of the flowing fluid to the UV source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Eco-Rx, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Nelsen, John Longan, Guan Fumin
  • Patent number: 6902603
    Abstract: An integrated air filtration unit includes a support structure for mounting a V-shaped filter bank to an air passage of an air handling system. The V-shaped filter bank may be moved from a working position in which the air is filtered to a service position in which a pair of filter pads in the filter bank can be accessed for service or replacement. The integrated air filter unit may include an ultraviolet irradiation system for destroying airborne micro-organisms trapped by the pair of filter pads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Assignee: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.
    Inventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, III, George Robert Summers
  • Patent number: 6893610
    Abstract: A system and method for purifying air is provided. An air purifier may include a housing, a means to move an airstream into the housing, and a pair of ultraviolet radiation generating means and associated control means to produce ozone to destruct airborne contaminants. The housing may be an elongated hollow tube, and the ultraviolet radiation generating means may be lamps of generally cylindrical shape axially aligned in the hollow tube. The control means may be lamp drivers and timers. The air purifier may further include a reactive filter across an exit means to reduce residual amounts of ozone in the stream of air passing through the exit means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Inventor: Ronald L. Barnes
  • Patent number: 6887299
    Abstract: An air improver device and method for air improvement in spaces. The device for air improvement for an air-conditioning system comprises a metering mechanism which carries out a controllable metering of the quantity of an active substance discharged per unit time. The device further includes an absorbent receiving carrier, onto which the active substance discharged by the metering mechanism is metered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Adolf Weigl
  • Patent number: 6878195
    Abstract: An air extraction and treatment unit is located above a source of contaminated air. The apparatus has a series of ultraviolet tubes for treating the decontaminated air. The unit is arranged such that in use substantially no direct or reflected ultraviolet light is visible from outside the unit. Furthermore even when a removable filter is removed, there is no direct line of sight to the ultra-violet source. The unit further has a first switch being disposed between a first filter and the unit. The first switch modulates the ultraviolet tubes between at least a first condition and a second condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Vent Master (Europe) Ltd.
    Inventor: Phillip George Gibson
  • Patent number: 6875988
    Abstract: A germicidal lamp having a non-uniform contour increasing turbulence. An ultraviolet fluorescent lamp used in a purification system having a helical groove increasing turbulence of the fluid flow. The non-uniform contour may be placed directly on the tubular envelope forming the lamp or may be formed on a separate envelope enclosing a conventional cylindrical tubular germicidal lamp. The germicidal lamp having a non-uniform contour when placed in a fluid flow, such as water or air, creates turbulence, which improves the efficiency of the germicidal action. Smaller, more efficient purification systems requiring less exposure time are obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Light Sources, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Sauska, Arpad Pirovic
  • Patent number: 6869468
    Abstract: An air extraction and treatment unit (2) is located above a source of contaminated air. The apparatus has a series of ultraviolet tubes (20) for treating the decontaminated air. The unit is arranged such that in use substantially no direct or reflected ultraviolet light is visible from outside the unit. Furthermore even when a removable filter (4) is removed, there is no direct line of sight to the ultra-violet sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Vent Master (Europe) Ltd.
    Inventor: Phillip George Gibson
  • Patent number: 6869458
    Abstract: A bioclean room is formed surrounded by a frame body with side portions of the frame opened and curtains to be selectively opened and shut to cover opened side portions of the frame body. An air flow passage is equipped with an air cleaning device to deliver the air in the frame body along a top plate to an air blow duct above the patient's head through which clean air is blown into the bioclean room. The frame body is equipped with an opening on the head side of the patient through which a medical console can be received inside the bioclean room when the frame body is brought into abutment against a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2005
    Assignee: Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuaki Iijima, Takashi Yachi, Saburo Takagi
  • Patent number: 6855295
    Abstract: A UV air cleaning and disinfecting system has an enclosed chassis with an inlet/outlet surface panel on one planar side thereof, and the chassis is mounted in the space behind a drop ceiling with its surface panel coplanar with the ceiling surface and facing into the room space. The surface panel has a pair of inlet vent arrays on opposite longitudinal sides of the surface panel from each other, and a pair of outlet vent arrays on opposite latitudinal sides of the surface panel from each other. Arranged in the chassis are an air blower unit and an array of UV lamps. The positioning of the inlet and outlet vent arrays establish four mutually circulating air streams in a four-leaf-clover pattern in the room space, which obtains a high-efficiency throughput of air handled by the system. The UV lamp array is arranged longitudinally across the chassis between the inlet ventsat a lower elevational position of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2005
    Inventor: John C. Kulp
  • Patent number: 6849107
    Abstract: A new and improved air purifying apparatus having a housing that is adapted to be mounted in-line with an air duct, such as a return air duct of an air-conditioning system. The housing is designed for easy installation without modifying the existing air-conditioning duct work. An ultraviolet light-emitting device is positioned within the housing for radiating the air passing through the return air duct with UV-C and UV-V radiation to destroy air borne chemical and biological odors, bacteria, and microorganisms. A high flow pleated air filter is provided and is removably positioned within the housing for removing air borne particulate material such as dust and pollen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Fred Huffman
  • Patent number: 6843818
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a filter preferably for an anabolic chamber or incubator utilizing an activated carbon of the filter which has been vacuumed to remove contaminants. The assembly occurs in a clean room environment. Upon assembling the filter, vacuum sealing the filter in a bag further assures that the sterilization of the filter is maintained. Moreover, the method may subject the vacuum sealed filter to gamma radiation to kill any molds, germs and bacteria that may exist in the filter after the assembly process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: genX International, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Cecchi
  • Patent number: 6833122
    Abstract: A heating and cooling system which includes in combination a blower, a hot air furnace and an air conditioner unit with interconnected ducting and a filter/purification member positioned on the upstream side of the blower. The filter/purification member functions to mechanically filter solids with the purification component functioning to act as a catalyst for UVPCO when exposed to ultraviolet light. The filter is a mechanical filter which further contains a titania component and a source of UV light adjacent the filter to facilitate UVPCO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Carrier Corporation
    Inventor: Brad Reisfeld
  • Publication number: 20040237791
    Abstract: An air purifier employs photoelectrons to eliminate germs, viruses, funguses and airborne microorganisms or particles in the air comprising a three-dimensional housing 1, an exhaust frame grid 2 at front end of said housing 1, and a rear end of a panel 3. Ionized air is emitted from said exhaust frame grid 2. When said air full of germs, viruses, funguses and other harmful airborne microorganisms or particles in the air moved into an air aggregation wall 26 through said air aggregator 25, and then into said air inlet 7, which is between said ultraviolet radiation tube 21 and said air aggregation wall 26. When said air full of germs, viruses, funguses and other harmful airborne microorganisms or particles in the air, said ultraviolet radiation tube 21 generates extreme ultraviolet to eliminate said germs, viruses, funguses and other harmful airborne microorganisms or particles in the air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Se Kit Yuen
  • Patent number: 6805733
    Abstract: An outwardly projecting air purifier including a support, a generally cylindrical array of UV lamp assemblies mounted to the support, wherein each UV lamp assembly includes a reflector having a generally parabolic inner surface and a UV lamp so mounted to the reflector that the inner surface of the reflector reflects a portion of the ultraviolet radiation emitted by the lamp in an outward, radial, direction is described herein. The air purifier also includes a convex shaped deflector element so mounted to the support that the airflow is deflected by the deflector element and brought near the lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Sanuvox Technologies
    Inventors: Stuart Engel, Normand Brais, Marc Lupien
  • Patent number: 6802892
    Abstract: An apparatus for condition of an organic fluid for subsequent us in a medical procedure includes a cabinet having a secure environment and a door providing the only access to the environment. An input system is provided for transporting an organic fluid charge from a source to the cabinet and a container is removably contained in the secure environment and coupled to the charge input system to receive the charge. Stressors are coupled to the cabinet and positioned for operation to create a conditioned charge in the container. An output system is coupled to the container and includes a receiver for the conditioned charge. The receiver, which may be a syringe, includes a sensor to detect when gas bubbles have been eliminated from the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Vasogen Ireland Limited
    Inventors: Duncan Arthur Newman, Paul George Andrew Moore, Taras Worona
  • Patent number: 6797044
    Abstract: An air filter device is installed on an exhaust device. The air filter device includes a filter net and one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs). The filter net is disposed at an air passageway of the exhaust device. The UV LED is disposed on the exhaust device and located at one side of the filter net to irradiate UV light toward the filter net, hence accomplishing filtering and sterilizing effects to the air passing through the exhaust device and thus improving the quality of indoor air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Inventors: Chieh Ou Yang, Wei Ou Yang
  • Patent number: 6797042
    Abstract: A self contained air purification pyramid shaped system and apparatus that can form up to approximately 300 cfm of air flow at high speed, that can remove allergy causing particulates, microorganisms, and odors/chemicals from the air so as to create a healthier environment. The system and apparatus can use a carbon prefilter for removal of larger particulate and odors/chemicals and gases, a UV(ultra violet) lamp for destruction of bacteria, viruses, and molds, and a hospital grade HEPA filter (approximately 99.97% efficient at approximately 0.3 microns) for removal of smaller particulate and bacteria. Air can first enter the peak of the pyramid shaped apparatus, pass through a carbon prefilter, past the UV lamp(s), through filter, such as a HEPA filter, and through a motorized impeller which pushes the air out lower sides of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Pyramid Air Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek LaFerriere, Dan Martin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6783578
    Abstract: An air purification apparatus is disclosed that includes a HEPA or ULPA cartridge filter having mounted axially therein an UV lamp extending from a closed end of the cartridge. An air channeling housing is provided for removably mounting the combination filter and lamp assembly for ingress of an air stream through the open end of the combination filter and lamp assembly and for egress of the air stream through the filter medium. A fan can be mounted in the housing either upstream or downstream of the combination filter to provide the means for flowing air through the housing for decontamination by both the filter and UV irradiation provided by the combination filter and lamp assembly. With this arrangement, all contaminants trapped on the filter are within the combination filter and lamp assembly for constant illumination by the UV lamp to destroy bacteria both in the incoming air stream and while resident on the interior of the filter assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Isolate, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard William Tillman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6776824
    Abstract: The invention provides a portable or hand-held vacuum cleaner that includes a filtration system or filtration module that can pick up particles and contaminants. It has a first passive stage (such as a HEPA filter) to collect dust particles, and contaminants over a predetermined size. The invention also includes an active stage filter(such as an ozone generator) which may include one or more chemical (or biological) agents effective to kill bacteria, viruses, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Inventor: Sheree H. Wen
  • Patent number: 6773584
    Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is used to disinfect water (5) in a flow tube, where the flow tube (10) acts a fluid filled light guide for the ultraviolet radiation and the ultraviolet radiation propagates through the flow tube via total internal reflection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Robert J. Saccomanno
  • Publication number: 20040144254
    Abstract: An integrated air filtration unit includes a support structure for mounting a V-shaped filter bank to an air passage of an air handling system. The V-shaped filter bank may be moved from a working position in which the air is filtered to a service position in which a pair of filter pads in the filter bank can be accessed for service or replacement. The integrated air filter unit may include an ultraviolet irradiation system for destroying airborne micro-organisms trapped by the pair of filter pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Applicant: Engineering Dynamics Ltd.
    Inventors: Forwood Cloud Wiser, George Robert Summers
  • Publication number: 20040103790
    Abstract: An air filter device is installed on an exhaust device. The air filter device includes a filter net and one or more ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs). The filter net is disposed at an air passageway of the exhaust device. The UV LED is disposed on the exhaust device and located at one side of the filter net to irradiate UV light toward the filter net, hence accomplishing filtering and sterilizing effects to the air passing through the exhaust device and thus improving the quality of indoor air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2002
    Publication date: June 3, 2004
    Inventors: Chieh Ou Yang, Wei Ou Yang
  • Patent number: RE40022
    Abstract: A germicidal lamp for harsh environments is disclosed. The germicidal lamp is suited for outdoor installation on an HVAC system or related components. The germicidal lamp is made from materials resistant to splashing water, etc., and includes plural seals to protect the interior of the fixture and prevent leakage or contamination into or out of the HVAC system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Steril-Aire, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest B. Fencl, Robert M. Culbert