Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of room humidifier devices, and more particularly to an ultrasonic humidifier that reduces or eliminates aerosolization of pathogens and dissolved solids found in source water.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of air purifiers, and more particularly to an air purifier having a control system providing a noise mitigation feature that detects when an ambient space is occupied and provides for decreased fan speed, resulting in decreased fan noise, during periods of time in which the ambient space is determined to be occupied.

Abstract: The present invention provides a humidifier that provides for improved mist generation, to provide for rapid evaporation and rapid humidification and to avoid common problems such as bacteria/pathogen growth associated with conventional approaches. The invention relates to the field of room humidifier devices, and more particularly to an ultrasonic humidifier having improved mist generation for aerosolization of source water.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of air purifiers, and more particularly to an air purifier having a control system providing a selective cleaning feature that detects when an ambient space is unoccupied and provides for increased fan speed and associated increased air filtration during periods of time in which the ambient space is determined to be unoccupied.

Abstract: A method to predict the lifespan of an air filter including providing pressure sensors in a device having an air filter and a fan to drive air through the air filter, one pressure sensor located on an intake side of the fan and one pressure sensor located on an outflow side of the fan, periodically calculating a static pressure drop across the fan, storing the static pressure drop daily; calculating an average pressure drop, calculating a cumulative particle loading on the filter, comparing the cumulative particle loading with a pre-determined maximum particle loading for the filter, and determining if the filter needs to be changed is provided.

Abstract: An air purifier including a fan having a plurality of fan speeds; a filter, wherein the fan draws air through the filter; a user interface in communication with a control system; wherein upon activation of the control system, the control system identifies an initial air quality index (AQI) based upon a geographic location of the air purifier, a room size based upon the type of room in which the air purifier is placed, and identifies a fan speed set by a user through the user interface, and determines a target air quality index achievable in thirty minutes of fan operation is provided. Further provided is an air purifier capable of predicting and updating time to achieve a target air quality and a target air quality based on a number of environmental factors.

Abstract: A method to predict the lifespan of an air filter including providing pressure sensors in a device having an air filter and a fan to drive air through the air filter, one pressure sensor located on an intake side of the fan and one pressure sensor located on an outflow side of the fan, periodically calculating a static pressure drop across the fan, storing the static pressure drop daily; calculating an average pressure drop, calculating a cumulative particle loading on the filter, comparing the cumulative particle loading with a pre-determined maximum particle loading for the filter, and determining if the filter needs to be changed is provided.

Abstract: An air purifier including a fan having a plurality of fan speeds; a filter, wherein the fan draws air through the filter; a user interface in communication with a control system; wherein upon activation of the control system, the control system identifies an initial air quality index (AQI) based upon a geographic location of the air purifier, a room size based upon the type of room in which the air purifier is placed, and identifies a fan speed set by a user through the user interface, and determines a target air quality index achievable in thirty minutes of fan operation is provided. Further provided is an air purifier capable of predicting and updating time to achieve a target air quality and a target air quality based on a number of environmental factors.