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 extent to which voltage is applicable,(c) and needles having shanks extending adjacent the cable metallic extent 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 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: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) first electrical conductor having first tips spaced therealong in a first longitudinal row to dispense positive ions in response to first voltage application to the first conductor,(b) second electrical conductor having second tips spaced therealong in a second longitudinal row to dispense negative ions in response to second voltage application to the second conductor, the first and second voltages being different, and(c) a longitudinally elongated, electrically insulative bar mounting the conductors and tips at locations and separations from one another at opposite sides of a divider plate characterized in that static electricity at or proximate the work to be treated is effectively reduced to non-objectionable levels when such differential voltages are applied to the conductors,(d) the first and second rows being parallel.

Abstract: Apparatus to reduce static electricity in a work zone comprises:(a) a first electrical conductor having first tips spaced therealong in a first row to dispense positive ions in response to first voltage application to the first conductor,(b) a second electrical conductor having second tips spaced therealong in a second row to dispense negative ions in response to second voltage application to the second conductor, said first and second voltages being different, and(c) a body mounting said conductors 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 conductors,(d) the first and second rows being parallel.

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

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: A film strip, as for example photograph film, is treated to remove static and dust thereon by directing gaseous streams across opposite film surfaces, and by distributing ions into the gas streams to be carried into contact with the film opposite surfaces, for neutralizing the static and enabling dust to be blown off such surfaces.

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

Abstract: Opposite sides of film slides are efficiently cleaned by employing voltage energized needle tips to distribute ions into gas streams that flow within a venturi-shaped zone through which the film slides are passed.

Abstract: A textile sliver is fed through a tube and into a drum to coil therein, and the tube and drum are relatively rotated about an axis; the tube extends at an angle to the axis to deliver the sliver to coil within the drum; the sliver has a static charge as it enters the tube, and the method includes the steps:A. imparting to the tube inner wall a static charge of a polarity the same as said charge on the sliver thereby to effect a repulsion of the sliver from said inner wall, andB. continuing said feeding of the sliver through said tube as the tube rotates about said axis.

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.