Positive pressure air purification and conditioning system

• US 20060177356A1
• Filed: 02/08/2005
• Published: 08/10/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 02/08/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gregory Robert Miller
• Original Assignee: Gregory Robert Miller
• Inventors: Miller, Gregory Robert
• Application Number:
  US11/054,521
• Publication Number:
  US 20060177356A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 422/121
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/16 using physical phenomena
• CPC Class Codes: A61L 9/20 Ultraviolet radiation
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 11/06 of the injector type
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0057 Pumps therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0063 Compressors
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0066 Blowers or centrifugal pumps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/06 Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0672 Nasal cannula assemblies for oxygen therapy
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/0808 Condensation traps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/10 Preparation of respiratory gases or vapours
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/101 using an oxygen concentrator
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 16/105 Filters A61M16/047, A61M16/22 take precedence; water traps A61M16/08
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2016/0033 electrical
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2202/0208 Oxygen
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/053 ultraviolet
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3334 Measuring or controlling the flow rate
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3368 Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/3606 cooled
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2209/10 Equipment for cleaning
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2210/0618 Nose
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2210/0625 : Mouth
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 2011/0004 : to create overpressure in a room
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 8/192 : by electrical means, e.g. by applying electrostatic fields or high voltages
• CPC Class Codes: F24F 8/22 : using UV light
• CPC Class Codes: Y02A 50/20 : Air quality improvement or preservation, e.g. vehicle emission control or emission reduction by using catalytic converters

Abstract

An air purification system utilizing an ultraviolet germicidal lamp is disclosed. The air purification system is in fluid communication with a ventilation duct. The air purification system may also be in fluid communication with the ambient air. The air purification system may incorporate an actuator for the selection of the ambient air, the ventilation duct, or both as an air source for treatment. The air purification system may also be used to obtain a positive pressure within an enclosed space.

Claims

1. An air purification system for treating air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having a first inlet configured to receive ambient air, a second inlet adapted to receive air from a second source, and an outlet;

b. a treatment chamber mounted within said housing and in fluid communication with said first inlet and said second inlet;

c. at least one ultraviolet light disposed within said treatment chamber; and

d. at least one air handler in fluid communication with at least one of said first inlet and said second inlet, for moving air from one of said first inlet and said second inlet, through said treatment chamber and then through said outlet of said housing.

2. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a second ultraviolet light disposed on said treatment chamber.

3. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a second air handler in fluid communication with said treatment chamber.

4. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a removable inlet filter.

5. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a mesh filter in fluid communication with said treatment chamber.

6. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising at least one louvered cover.

7. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising at least one air guide located within said treatment chamber.

8. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising:

a. an ultraviolet light baffle disposed between said air treatment chamber and said outlet; and

b. a power supply connected to said ultraviolet light baffle.

9. The air purification system of claim 1, wherein said air handler is selected from the group consisting of a tangential blower, a squirrel cage blower, or fan.

10. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising at least one damper located adjacent said first inlet or said second inlet.

11. The air purification system of claim 1, wherein said at least one air handler is located within said treatment chamber.

12. The air purification system of claim 1, wherein said at least one air handler is located in between said treatment chamber and said outlet.

13. The air purification system of claim 1, wherein said housing includes a back wall, and said back wall is coated with a reflective material.

14. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising at least one negative ion generator located adjacent said outlet.

15. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising charged aluminum plates located adjacent said outlet.

16. The air purification system according to claim 1, further comprising an adjustable duct operatively connected to said second inlet and to said ventilation duct.

17. The air purification system according to claim 1, further comprising a first sensor mounted adjacent said first inlet, a second sensor mounted adjacent said second inlet, a third sensor mounted adjacent to said outlet, and a thermostat.

18. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a funnel in fluid communication with said treatment chamber.

19. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising at least one duct operatively connected to said housing.

20. The air purification system of claim 19, wherein there is a first duct and a second duct, said first duct and said second duct providing a tapered passageway.

21. The air purification system of claim 1, further comprising a compressor, a compressor inlet tube connected to said compressor and to said treatment chamber, and tubing connected to said compressor.

22. The air purification system of claim 21, further comprising a face mask connected to said tubing.

23. The air purification system of claim 21, further comprising a nebulizer connected to said tubing.

24. The air purification system of claim 21, further comprising an accessory selected from the group consisting of a cooling coil, a water trap, and an oxygen tank.

25. The air purification system of claim 21, further comprising a nose mask connected to said tubing.

26. The air purification system of claim 25, wherein said nose mask includes a plurality of holes.

27. The air purification system of claim 26, further comprising a nasal cannula connected to said tubing.

28. The air purification system of claim 27, wherein said cannula includes a second tubing for the delivery of a supplemental gas.

29. The air purification system of claim 28, wherein said tubing is dual lumen extension tubing.

30. The air purification system of claim 29, further comprising a cannula connected to said dual lumen extension tubing.

31. The air purification system of claim 30, wherein said cannula includes two prongs and an opening.

32. The air purification system of claim 21, wherein each prong includes a first port and a second port.

33. The air purification system of claim 32, further comprising a flap.

34. An air purification system for purifying air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having a first inlet configured to receive ambient air, a second inlet connected to a ventilation duct, and an outlet;

b. a treatment chamber mounted within said housing and connected to said first inlet and said second inlet;

c. at least one ultraviolet light located within said treatment chamber;

d. an air handler for the movement of the air from said selected air source, through said treatment chamber, and out of said outlet;

e. a first damper in fluid communication with said first inlet;

f. a first actuator operatively connected to said first damper, said first actuator adapted to open and close said first damper;

g. a second damper in fluid communication with said second inlet;

h. a second actuator operatively connected to said second damper, said second actuator adapted to open and close said second damper; and

i. at least one switch electrically connected to said first damper and said second damper, wherein said at least one switch is used to activate at least one of said first actuator and said second actuator to select one or more sources for air purification.

35. An air purification system for treating air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having a first portion, a second portion, and a partition member located between said first portion and said second portion;

b. said first portion comprising;

i. a first inlet;

ii. a first air treatment chamber connected to said first inlet;

iii. a first outlet in fluid communication with said first air treatment chamber;

iv. a first air handler located between said first outlet and said first air treatment chamber;

c. said second portion comprising;

i. a second inlet;

ii. a second air treatment chamber connected to said second inlet;

iii. a second outlet in fluid communication with said second air treatment chamber;

iv. a second air handler located between said second outlet and said second air treatment chamber; and

d. at least one ultraviolet lamp at least partially located in said first air treatment chamber or said second air treatment chamber.

36. The air purification system according to claim 35, wherein there is a first ultraviolet lamp portion located in said first treatment chamber and a second ultraviolet lamp portion located in said second air treatment chamber, wherein said first and said second ultraviolet lamp portions may be part of separate or the same ultraviolet lamp.

37. The air purification system according to claim 35, wherein said at least one ultraviolet lamp is U-shaped, said U-shaped ultraviolet lamp having a first leg located within said first treatment chamber and a second leg located within said second treatment chamber.

38. The air purification system according to claim 35, wherein said partition member is ultraviolet light permeable.

40. The air purification system according to claim 38, wherein said treatment chamber further comprises:

a. a first treatment chamber;

b. a second treatment chamber;

c. wherein one leg of said U-shaped ultraviolet light is disposed in said first treatment chamber, and another leg of said U-shaped ultraviolet light is disposed in said second treatment chamber.

39. An air purification system for treating air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having a first inlet configured to receive ambient air, a second inlet adapted to receive air from a second source, and an outlet;

b. a treatment chamber mounted within said housing and in fluid communication with said first inlet and said second inlet;

c. at least one U-shaped ultraviolet light disposed within said treatment chamber; and

d. at least one air handler in fluid communication with at least one of said first inlet and said second inlet, for moving air from one of said first inlet and said second inlet, through said treatment chamber and then through said outlet of said housing.

41. An air purification system for treating air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a partition member located between said first portion and said second portion;

b. said first portion comprising;

i. a first inlet;

ii. a first air treatment chamber connected to said first inlet;

iii. a first outlet in fluid communication with said first air treatment chamber;

iv. a first air handler located between said first outlet and said first air treatment chamber;

c. said second portion comprising;

i. a second inlet;

ii. a second air treatment chamber connected to said second inlet;

iii. a second outlet in fluid communication with said second air treatment chamber;

iv. a second air handler located between said second outlet and said second air treatment chamber;

d. a first ultraviolet lamp portion at least partially located in said first air treatment chamber;

e. a second ultraviolet lamp portion at least partially located in said lower air treatment chamber; and

f. wherein said first and second ultraviolet lamp portions may be selectively and independently placed in an “

on”

or “

off”

position.

42. The system of claim 41, wherein said first and second ultraviolet lamp portions are selectively placed in an “

on”

or “

off”

position in order to extend the usable life of said lamp portions.

43. The system of claim 41, wherein said first and second ultraviolet lamp portions are selectively independently placed in an “

on” and

“

off”

position to emit light in any said chamber which is experiencing air flow.

44. The system of claim 41, further comprising:

a. An oxygen concentrator in fluid communication with one of said first inlet and said second inlet; and

b. an air source in fluid communication with the other of said first inlet and said second inlet.

45. An air purification system for treating air, the system comprising:

a. a housing, said housing having a first inlet configured to receive ambient air, a second inlet in fluid communication with an oxygen concentrator, and an outlet;

b. a treatment chamber mounted within said housing and in fluid communication with said first inlet and said second inlet;

c. at least one ultraviolet light disposed within said treatment chamber; and

d. at least one air handler in fluid communication with at least one of said first inlet and said second inlet, for moving air from one of said first inlet and said second inlet, through said treatment chamber and then through said outlet of said housing,