US5129928A
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Environment treatment
Assignee: AIR INNOVATIVE SYSTEMS Inc A MA Corp
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Filing: 1991-06-26
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Granted: 1992-07-14
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Expires: 2011-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A system of localized low velocity laminar air flow in a recirculation path through filtering mechanisms for removing dust mites, waste and other particulate contaminants from the stream of air. That stream of air has a downwardly directed external portion in which a patient's head (particularly its mouth and nose) is adapted to be received.
Inventors
- 👤 Chung Chan
- 👤 Ryne C. Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:15
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F8/00; F24F8/80; F24F8/10; F24F8/108; F24F2221/00; F24F2221/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A process for providing an environment of reduced allergen population comprising the steps of producing a laminar flow air stream that has a vertically downward directed component from an air outlet at a velocity of less than 0.2 meter per second through a treatment zone disposed below said air outlet at a distance of 0.5 meter from said air outlet, and removing particles from said air stream prior to discharge from said air outlet so that the concentration of particles of greater than 0.5 micrometer size in said treatment zone is less than 20,000 per cubic foot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A process for providing an environment of reduced allergen population comprising the steps of producing a laminar flow air stream that has a vertically downward directed component from an air outlet at a velocity of less than 0.2 meter per second through a treatment zone disposed below said air outlet at a distance of 0.5 meter from said air outlet, and removing particles from said air stream prior to discharge from said air outlet so that the concentration of particles of greater than 0.5 micrometer size in said treatment zone is less than 20,000 per cubic foot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The process of claim 1 and further including the steps of providing a head unit that has an air outlet of less than 0.15 square meter cross sectional area, and supporting said head unit so that said air outlet is facing in a downward direction.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for providing an environment of reduced allergen population comprising a base unit that has an air inlet, a head unit that has an air outlet of less than 0.15 square meter cross sectional area, conduit structure of less than 0.01 square meter cross sectional area interconnecting said base and head units and supporting said head unit above said base unit with said air outlet directed downwardly, blower structure in said base unit for producing a laminar flow air stream from said air outlet of a velocity of less than one meter per second through a treatment zone with a cross sectional area of about 0.5 square meter spaced 0.5 meter from said air outlet, and filter structure between said air inlet and said air outlet for removing particles from said air stream so that the concentration of particles of greater than 0.5 micrometer size in said treatment zone is less than 20,000 per cubic foot.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
157 words
A system for providing an environment of reduced allergen population comprising a base unit that has an air inlet, a head unit that has an air outlet of less than 0.15 square meter cross sectional area, conduit structure of less than 0.01 square meter cross sectional area interconnecting said base and head units and supporting said head unit above said base unit with said air outlet directed downwardly, blower structure in said base unit for producing a laminar flow air stream from said air outlet of a velocity of less than one meter per second through a treatment zone with a cross sectional area of about 0.5 square meter spaced 0.5 meter from said air outlet, and filter structure between said air inlet and said air outlet for removing particles from said air stream so that the concentration of particles of greater than 0.5 micrometer size in said treatment zone is less than 20,000 per cubic foot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said filter structure is adapted to remove particles of 0.12 micrometer and larger from said air stream.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said filter structure is in said base unit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said filter structure is in said head unit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 3 and further including heater structure in said base unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 3 and further including valve structure for preventing particulate contamination from flowing through said conduit structure from said head unit towards said base unit when said system is deenergized.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said valve structure is of the gate type.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said valve structure is of the iris type.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 8 wherein said valve structure is adjacent said air outlet.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 3 and further including diffuser structure in said head unit adjacent said conduit structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 12 and further including a light source in said head unit and a light source control in said base unit.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 3 and further including blower structure control in said base unit for varying the velocity of said laminar flow air stream over a range of 0.05-0.15 meters per second.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 14 and further including primary filter structure in said air inlet, and valve structure disposed between said air outlet and said base unit for preventing particulate contamination from flowing through said conduit structure from said head unit towards said base unit when said system is deenergized.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 15 wherein said filter structure is adapted to remove particles of 0.12 micrometer and larger from said air stream.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 16 and further including a light source in said head unit and a light source control in said base unit.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
The system of claim 17 and further including a rechargeable battery is said base unit for powering said blower structure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-07-14 | 1996-01-13 | 1996-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-07-14 | 2000-01-13 | 2000-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-07-14 | 2004-01-13 | 2004-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |