Patents Assigned to CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.
  • Patent number: 12138637
    Abstract: A portable ionization unit for attachment to an overhead airflow nozzle is disclosed. The ionization unit includes a housing. A rechargeable self-contained ionizer is positioned inside the housing. The housing is attachable to the overhead airflow nozzle. Once the ionization unit is attached to the overhead airflow nozzle, a dome of bipolar ionized air is created above the seated passenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Clean Air Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Levine
  • Patent number: 11859842
    Abstract: An indoor air purification system installed in a heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system of a residential or commercial building. The air purification system includes an indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor mounted in a return duct of the HVAC system to detect various undesirable gases, as well as climatic conditions, and controls a bi-polar ionization unit to help alleviate undesirable air quality issues that can be considered health risks at excessive levels. The IAQ monitor communicates electronically with the ionization unit and with a building HVAC automation system via wireless and/or wired electronic communication networks. The building HVAC automation system can utilize data from the IAQ monitor to control some HVAC functions to optimize HVAC efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC
    Inventors: Anthony M. Abate, Hal Ross Gurman, Dhirenda Damji
  • Patent number: 10882055
    Abstract: An ionization air purification system for the passenger cabin of vehicles, which modifies the degree of ionization by modifying the energy levels applied to an air ionization device having a tubular dielectric member or a planar dielectric member or ionization source proportional to the change in air flow dynamics and air quality. In one embodiment, an ionization air purification system for the passenger cabin of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes an ionization device for purifying the air prior to entering into the passenger cabin of the vehicle while minimizing the production of ozone as a by-product; and means for modifying the degree of ionization by modifying the energy levels applied to the ionization tube or ionization source proportional to the change in air flow dynamics or air quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Abate, Hal Ross Gurman
  • Patent number: 9597424
    Abstract: A bipolar ionization device in which fiberglass is used as the dielectric. In one embodiment, a fiberglass board is used, with the anode on one side of the board and the cathode on the other side of the board. A number of flat boards can be stacked, with spacing between them to allow air flow to scavenge ions, with stanchions providing both mounting and electrical connections to the ionization devices. In another embodiment, a fiberglass tube is used, with the cathode inside the tube and the anode outside the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Clean Air Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Hal Ross Gurman
  • Patent number: 9114356
    Abstract: A bipolar ionization device in which fiberglass is used as the dielectric. In one embodiment, a fiberglass board is used, with the anode on one side of the board and the cathode on the other side of the board. A number of flat boards can be stacked, with spacing between them to allow air flow to scavenge ions, with stanchions providing both mounting and electrical connections to the ionization devices. In another embodiment, a fiberglass tube is used, with the cathode inside the tube and the anode outside the tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Clean Air Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Hal Ross Gurman
  • Patent number: 8922971
    Abstract: An indoor located air distribution device for providing distribution of purified supply air to a service area. The air distribution device with air purifier can reduce the amount of bacteria, viruses, and bad spores inside the service area, can minimize the spreading of bacteria, viruses and spores, and can create overall healthier conditions in the service area. With low energy usage and maintenance cost, an air supply unit with built-in bi-polar air purifier can improve the quality of room breathable air, minimize the amount of outside air in total supply air, and decrease the usage of energy (heating/cooling) and electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Clean Air Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony M. Abate, Michael Tsekhansky, Carlos Gendron
  • Publication number: 20140198426
    Abstract: The current device and method provides an ionization system for purifying air flowing inside a duct. The system includes a transformer and a tube holder adapted for receiving an ionization tube. The tube holder is spaced from the transformer. A conduit connects the transformer to the tube holder. The replacement of the transformer in the present invention is simplified in comparison to the prior art in duct ionization systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Anthony M. Abate
  • Patent number: 8747754
    Abstract: A bipolar ionization tube includes a cylindrical glass tube having an open end and closed end. A cathode is positioned within and is circumscribed by an interior surface wall of the glass tube. An anode circumscribes an exterior surface of the glass tube, where the anode is adapted for electrical connectivity with a first conducting terminal of a power supply. An electrically insulated end cap has a groove for receiving the open end of the glass tube, and the end cap is secured to the glass tube with at least one sealant. An elongated conducting terminal having a first portion extends through the end cap and is adapted for electrical connectivity with a second conducting terminal of the power supply. A second portion of the conducting terminal extends into the glass tube and is configured for electrical connectivity with the cathode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Clean Air Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony M. Abate
  • Publication number: 20140079596
    Abstract: A bipolar ionization device in which fiberglass is used as the dielectric. In one embodiment, a fiberglass board is used, with the anode on one side of the board and the cathode on the other side of the board. A number of flat boards can be stacked, with spacing between them to allow air flow to scavenge ions, with stanchions providing both mounting and electrical connections to the ionization devices. In another embodiment, a fiberglass tube is used, with the cathode inside the tube and the anode outside the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: Hal Ross Gurman
  • Publication number: 20130182364
    Abstract: An indoor located air distribution device for providing distribution of purified supply air to a service area. The air distribution device with air purifier can reduce the amount of bacteria, viruses, and bad spores inside the service area, can minimize the spreading of bacteria, viruses and spores, and can create overall healthier conditions in the service area. With low energy usage and maintenance cost, an air supply unit with built-in bi-polar air purifier can improve the quality of room breathable air, minimize the amount of outside air in total supply air, and decrease the usage of energy (heating/cooling) and electricity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.
    Inventor: CLEAN AIR GROUP, INC.