Abstract: Apparatus for reducing static electricity comprises:(a) electrically conductive cable means having tips spaced therealong to dispense ions in response to voltage application to the cable means,(b) the cable means defining cable extents each of which is flexible and includes elongated metallic core extent to which voltage is applicable, protective sleeve extent on and extending about the core extent, the sleeve defining a wall,(c) and needles having shanks extending through said wall extents and extending adjacent the core extents to make sideward electrical contact therewith so as to receive voltage application, the needles defining the tips openly exposed outwardly of the cable extents to dispense ions into the atmosphere near the cable means,(d) at least certain of the needles having surfaces at said tips consisting of tungsten or tungsten alloy for dispensing positive ions without corroding.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) a first electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense positive ions in response to first voltage application to the first cable,(b) a second electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense negative ions in response to second voltage application to the second cable, said first and second voltages being different, and(c) spacers holding said cables at locations and separations from one another characterized in that static electricity at or proximate the work to be treated is effectively reduced to non-objectionable levels when said differential voltages are applied to the cables,(d) and the spacers spaced apart along the lengths of the cables and said tips located in association with the spacers.

Abstract: Ion dispensing apparatus comprises:(a) a flexible cable including an elongated metallic core to which voltage is applicable, the cable including a protective sleeve of insulating material on and extending along and about the core, the sleeve defining a wall,(b) and needles having shanks penetrating through said sleeve wall and extending sidewardly adjacent the core to make electrical contact therewith so as to receive application of said voltage, the needles having tips openly exposed outwardly of the cable to dispense ions into the atmosphere near the cable.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) a first electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense positive ions in response to positive voltage application to the first cable,(b) a second electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense negative ions in response to negative voltage application to the second cable,(c) the cables located with adjusted separations from one another so that static electricity at or proximate the work is reduced to acceptable levels,(d) and an auxiliary wire spaced from the first and second cables in the direction of ion flow therefrom toward the work, the auxiliary wire being at or near ground potential and having exposed electrically conductive surface extent.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) a first electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense positive ions in response to positive voltage application to the first cable,(b) a second electrically conductive cable having tips spaced therealong to dispense negative ions in response to negative voltage application to the second cable,(c) the cables located with adjusted separations from one another so that static electricity at or proximate the work is reduced to acceptable levels, and(d) there being spacers located along the lengths of the cables and holding the cables at said adjusted separations.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) first electrically conductive cables having tips spaced therealong to dispense positive ions in response to positive voltage application to the first cables,(b) second electrically conductive cables having tips spaced therealong to dispense negative ions in response to negative voltage application to the second cables,(c) the cables located with adjusted separations and adjusted distances from the work so that static electricity at or proximate the work is reduced to acceptable levels.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating and dispersing ions, comprises:(a) first and second tip means aimed generally longitudinally forwardly, said first tip means spaced laterally from said second tip means,(b) circuit means to supply high voltage of relatively positive polarity to the first tip means and high voltage of relatively negative polarity to the second tip means, and(c) insulative structure, including a barrier extending generally forwardly to separate positive ions dispensed generally forwardly of the first tip means from negative ions dispensed generally forwardly of the second tip means.The first and second tip means may be located in insulative, parallel tubes which are endwise open and located in the surrounding tube through which gas is caused to flow; or the barrier may comprise a plate or wall which extends forwardly of the tips.

Abstract: Ion treatment of objects, such as edibles, is enhanced.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating and dispersing ions, comprises:(a) first and second tip means aimed generally longitudinally forwardly, said first tip means spaced laterally from said second tip means,(b) insulative structure extending about said tip means,(c) and circuit means to supply high voltage of relatively positive polarity to the first tip means and high voltage of relatively negative polarity to the second tip means.The first and second tip means are typically located in insulative, parallel tubes which are endwise open and located in a surrounding tube through which gas is caused to flow.

Abstract: Ion dispensing apparatus comprises(a) a cable including an elongated and sidewardly penetratable metallic core to which voltage is applicable, the cable including a protective sleeve of insulating material on and extending along and about the core, the sleeve defining a wall,(b) and needles having shanks penetrating through said sleeve wall and into the core to make electrical contact therewith so as to receive application of said voltage, the needles having tips openly exposed outwardly of the cable to dispense ions into the atmosphere near the cable.

Abstract: Smoke treatment of edibles such as meat is enhanced by use of electrically charged ions.

Abstract: Smoke treatment of edibles such as meat is enhanced by use of electrically charged ions.

Abstract: Apparatus for generating and dispersing ions comprisesA. an electrically insulative carrier,B. integral means forming multiple relatively closely spaced metallic tips extending in generally the same direction, said means carried by said carrier andC. means electrically connected with said integral means for supplying high voltage to said tips.