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Electrostatic vapor/aerosol/air ion generator

  • US 5,196,171 A
  • Filed: 03/11/1991
  • Issued: 03/23/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for generating electrostatically charged aerosols and vapors comprising:

  • a porous, capillary unit of elongated configuration having a vapor dispensing end;

    electrode means, said electrode means consisting essentially of a single electrode disposed in close proximity to said capillary unit;

    electrical contact means on said electrode for connecting said electrode to a source of high voltage, direct current (DC) power; and

    means for supplying liquid to said capillary unit, whereby liquid passes through said porous capillary unit in proximity to said electrode and is electrostatically charged and dispensed as vapor or aerosol from said dispensing end of said capillary unit.

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