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Ionization device employing a grounded insulative housing member spaced from an ionization electrode
Assignee: AMCOR Ltd
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Filing: 1976-12-22
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Granted: 1979-04-24
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Expires: 1996-12-22
Abstract
Abstract An ionization device comprising an ionization electrode coupled to a source of high voltage; an insulative housing member disposed in spaced adjacent relationship to the ionization electrode; and a conductor coupled to ground and to the insulative housing member; the insulative housing member and the conductor being arranged for providing a controlled flow of electric charges from the insulative member to ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Mordechai Yavnieli
- 👤 Meir Zeldov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01T; H01T23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
An ionization device comprising: an ionization electrode exposed to the atmosphere; a source of high DC voltage; means for coupling said ionization electrode to said source of high DC voltage; an insulative housing member disposed in spaced non-touching adjacent relationship to said ionization electrode; a wire coupled to ground; and an insulative peripheral coating completely surrounding said wire; said thus coated wire being disposed between said insulative housing member and said electrode in an uninterrupted line of sight with respect to said ionization electrode and providing a controlled flow of electric charges from said insulative member to ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
An ionization device comprising: an ionization electrode exposed to the atmosphere; a source of high DC voltage; means for coupling said ionization electrode to said source of high DC voltage; an insulative housing member disposed in spaced non-touching adjacent relationship to said ionization electrode; a wire coupled to ground; and an insulative peripheral coating completely surrounding said wire; said thus coated wire being disposed between said insulative housing member and said electrode in an uninterrupted line of sight with respect to said ionization electrode and providing a controlled flow of electric charges from said insulative member to ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
An ionization device according to claim 1, wherein said insulative housing member and said associated coated wire are disposed in a generally surrounding arrangement about said ionization electrode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An ionization device according to claim 1, wherein said insulative housing member comprises a generally cylindrical tubular shield member disposed substantially equidistant to the periphery of said ionization electrode.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
Ionization apparatus according to claim 1 and comprising a plurality of said ionization electrodes; a plurality of said insulative housing members disposed at discrete locations remote from one another; and a plurality of said coated wires; and wherein said means for coupling comprises means for selectively coupling said source of high DC voltage to said plurality of ionization electrodes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
Ionization apparatus according to claim 1 and comprising a plurality of said ionization electrodes; and wherein: said means for coupling comprises means for coupling said source of high DC voltage to said plurality of ionization electrodes; and said coated wire passes alongside and in directly exposed relationship to said plurality of said ionization electrodes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
Ionization apparatus according to claim 4 and wherein a plurality of ionization electrodes are associated with each insulative housing member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
Ionization apparatus according to claim 4 and also comprising means for selectively energizing said plurality of ionization electrodes from a central location.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-04-23 | 1982-10-23 | 1983-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-04-23 | 1986-10-23 | 1987-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-04-23 | 1990-10-23 | 1991-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |