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Electrostatic vapor/aerosol generator with method and apparatus for conditioning building spaces

  • US 5,382,410 A
  • Filed: 03/22/1993
  • Issued: 01/17/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/11/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Vaporizing emitter apparatus for generating electrostatically charged aerosols and vapors comprising:

  • a capillary unit of elongated, tubular configuration having a vapor dispensing end, said capillary unit comprising an elongated tubular support and a vaporizing emitter sleeve disposed and supported on the tubular support in embracing relation thereto, said emitter sleeve being comprised of nonconductive fibers woven in an annular configuration to comprise a plurality of capillament bundles, with each bundle comprising a plurality of elongated fibers extending longitudinally of said elongated tubular support and terminating at their free ends in a bundle of freely extending fiber tips at the vapor dispensing end of said capillary unit from which vapor is emitted;

    an electrical conductor having a contact terminal defining a single electrode unit for conducting high voltage direct current to said emitter sleeve disposed in close proximity to said emitter sleeve;

    means for the controlled supply of liquid to said capillary unit, whereby liquid passes through said capillary unit in proximity to said electrode and is electrostatically charged and dispensed as vapor or aerosol from said fiber tips at the dispensing end of said capillary unit.

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