Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| 8169767 | Boron nitride agglomerated powder and devices comprising the powder Novel boron nitride agglomerated powders are provided having controlled density and fracture strength features. In addition methods for producing same are provided. One method calls for providing a feedstock powder including boron nitride agglomerates, and heat trea... | 05/01/2012 |
| 7872848 | Method of ionizing a liquid and an electrostatic colloid thruster implementing such a method A method of ionizing a liquid is disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of dispensing an electrically conductive liquid onto an electrically conductive membrane so as to form a liquid film on the surface of the membrane, applying an electrical charge to the... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7782591 | Methods of and apparatus for reducing amounts of particles on a wafer during wafer de-chucking Particles are trapped away from a wafer transport zone in a chamber. A first electrode is on one side of the zone. A second electrode is on an opposite side of the zone. A power supply connected across the electrodes establishes an electrostatic field between the el... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7773362 | Accelerator system and method of accelerating particles An accelerator system and method that utilize dust as the primary mass flux for generating thrust are provided. The accelerator system can include an accelerator capable of operating in a self-neutralizing mode and having a discharge chamber and at least one ionizer... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7697256 | Directing aerosol Embodiments of a system and method for directing aerosol are disclosed. ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7438747 | Negative ion generator A negative ion generator includes: a flat dielectric layer having a planar surface; a plurality of conductive lines that are attached to the planar surface of the dielectric layer, and that define a plurality of ion-discharging points, respectively; and a high volta... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7429313 | Method of producing electrostatically charged gelatin Methods of forming electrostatically charged gelatin are provided. Gelatin is extracted by an acid extraction method (12) thereby producing a gelatin dispersion (14), the pH of which is adjusted to the isoelectric point of the gelatin. The pH of the ge... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7411772 | Casimir effect conversion Techniques in which a 1st force, field, or effect caused by a Casimir effect is converted into a 2nd force, field, or effect. The 1st force, field, or effect might be distinct from the 2nd force, field, or effect only in t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7379286 | Quantum vacuum energy extraction A system is disclosed for converting energy from the electromagnetic quantum vacuum available at any point in the universe to usable energy in the form of heat, electricity, mechanical energy or other forms of power. By suppressing electromagnetic quantum vacuum ene... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7285155 | Air conditioner device with enhanced ion output production features The present invention provides an air treatment device including a housing, an emitter electrode configured within the housing and a collector electrode configured within the housing and positioned downstream from the emitter electrode. The device preferably increas... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7261764 | System and method for spatially-selective particulate deposition and enhanced deposition efficiency The present invention relates to a methods, apparatuses and systems that utilize electric currents to direct the deposition of particulate matter to various surfaces. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7240861 | Method and apparatus for dispensing paint powders for powder coatings A corona charge spray gun for dispensing powders for powder coatings. The spray gun includes a housing defining a chamber terminating in an outlet passageway. A high voltage electrode is mounted in the chamber spaced upstream of the outlet passageway and a ground el... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7236344 | Ionic flow generator for thermal management The apparatus for generating ionic flow of media includes a DC voltage supply having a positive terminal and a negative terminal with a collector connected to the negative terminal of the direct current voltage supply. The collector has a substantially tubular confi... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7220341 | Controlling solids flow in a gas-solids reactor This invention is to a process and system for controlling solids distribution in a gas-solids reactor. Solids distribution is controlled by controlling electrical charges between solid particles flowing between conductive surfaces within a gas-solids reactor. The el... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7218500 | High-voltage generator and accelerator using same In a high-voltage generator including a CW circuit (high-voltage circuit), where the CW circuit generates a high voltage through booster circuits that are provided for boosting an input voltage and connected to one another in multiple stages, a conductive shielding ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7160365 | Ion generating apparatus, air conditioning apparatus, and charging apparatus An ion generating apparatus is built by sandwiching a dielectric layer between an induction electrode and a discharge electrode. The induction electrode is formed of a metal substrate of, for example, aluminum. Even when the apparatus is made larger, it offers impro... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7130178 | Corona charging device and methods The invention is directed to a corona charging device having a powder feed with an outlet. The device has an internal charging cavity having an inlet and a charged powder outlet. The powder feed outlet is positioned at the internal charging cavity inlet. The device ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7122070 | Method of and apparatus for electrostatic fluid acceleration control of a fluid flow A device for handling a fluid includes a corona discharge device and an electric power supply. The corona discharge device includes at least one corona discharge electrode and at least one collector electrode positioned proximate each other so as to provide a total ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7119298 | Method for electrostatically separating particles, apparatus for electrostatically separating particles, and processing system An electrostatic separation apparatus for conductive particles and insulating particles with reduced separation time and improved separating capability, comprises a substantially flat-plate shaped bottom electrode (26) provided on lower side, a substantially ... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7022992 | Method and apparatus for real-time monitoring of furnace flue gases A method and apparatus for monitoring the flue gases of a furnace combustion process is disclosed. A by-pass circuit that communicates a sample of flue gases to be monitored from a furnace, through a measurement chamber and back to the furnace or furnace exhaust duc... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6963479 | Method of and apparatus for electrostatic fluid acceleration control of a fluid flow A device for handling a fluid includes a corona discharge device and an electric power supply. The corona discharge device includes at least one corona discharge electrode and at least one collector electrode positioned proximate each other so as to provide a total ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6908501 | Electrode self-cleaning mechanism for air conditioner devices An air conditioner with a cleaning member having an opening, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The member is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when a collector electrode array is moved. A lifting arm is mounted to the colle... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6899854 | Image forming apparatus utilizing nanotubes and method of forming images utilizing nanotubes An image forming apparatus useable with colorant and media includes a colorant applicator at which colorant is provided, and a nanotube assembly that emits electron beams to selectively charge the colorant on the colorant applicator, such that one of the charged and... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6863783 | Method of producing electrostatically charged gelatin Methods of forming electrostatically charged gelatin are provided. Gelatin is extracted by an acid extraction method (12) thereby producing a gelatin dispersion (14), the pH of which is adjusted to the isoelectric point of the gelatin. The pH of the ge... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6804105 | Enriched macromolecular materials having temperature-independent high electrical conductivity and methods of making same A polymer material comprising channels whose temperature-independent conductivity exceeds 106 S/cm is used to form conductive films. Conduction takes place through threads and channels passing through the film which is otherwise a dielectric. The film is ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6785114 | Foraminous filter for use in air ionizer An improved air ionizer apparatus includes an air inlet, a high voltage source, an electrode electrically connected to the high voltage source for generating ions and an air outlet. An air mover is provided for causing air to flow into the air ionizer through the ai... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6665167 | Method for energy extraction-I In some embodiments, the illustrative method defines an engine cycle comprising several state changes that allow for a net gain of energy from an underlying source force field. The potential for a net energy gain via the method results from the discovery ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6650527 | Article comprising a casimir force modulator and methods therefor Method and apparatus for modulating the direction and magnitude of the Casimir force between two bodies. In accordance with the illustrative embodiment, a repulsive Casimir force is generated by placing two bodies in near-proximity to one another. For one... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6636411 | Gas-purged ionizers and methods of achieving static neutralization thereof A small quantity of electron attaching gas is introduced into the corona region of an electrical ionizer to stabilize the corona in the otherwise electron non-attaching nitrogen gas. The corona region is closely localized at emitter points so the quantity... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6574086 | Static eliminator employing DC-biased corona with extended structure An ionizer creates a corona current distribution having a balanced flow of positive and negative ions in a variable ion mobility gaseous environment. The balanced flow of positive and negative ions are directed toward a workspace or target located in the ... | 06/03/2003 |
| 6548218 | Magnetic particles for charging means, and electrophotographic apparatus, process cartridge and image forming method including same Magnetic particles for charging means disposed in contact with an electrophotographic photosensitive member for charging the electrophotographic photosensitive member based on a voltage applied thereto are provided as particles of a ferrite component repr... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6504702 | Ionizer for static elimination in variable ion mobility environments An ionizer that creates a corona current distribution having a balanced flow of positive and negative ions in a variable ion mobility gaseous environment, such as an environment of substantially nitrogen. The balanced flow of positive and negative ions is... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6464754 | Self-cleaning air purification system and process An economical air purification system and process that greatly reduces concentrations of dust and noxious gases to provide for a cleaner and healthier enviroment for people, plants, poultry and other animals. Desirably, the special air purification system... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6402063 | Head for spraying apparatus A spray head for a spraying apparatus comprising a body formed as a conduit leading from an inlet end to a discharge end at which it forms a discharge pattern. A high velocity stream of air is injected into the head at its inlet end and flows through the ... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6379427 | Method for protecting exposed surfaces A method for protecting an exposed surface in an enclosed space, such as a building, medical room, manufacturing space or consultation room, from harmful airborne agents. Airborne agents are charged by exposure to an electrostatically-charged cloud and an... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6270854 | Electrostatic coating powder for glass, ceramic or metallic substrates An electrostatically applicable coating powder is provided which contains a first powder which forms a glass layer upon firing, and 0.01 to 1% by weight of a salt of a carboxylic acid. The coating powder is free of organosiloxane and preferably contains a... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6260224 | Material collector having electrical power supplies and electrical conductors A broom type particle collector has a particle pick-up assembly joined to an elongated handle. The pick-up assembly has a non-electrical conductive foam plastic member accommodating a cathode for imparting negative charges or particles and an anode for co... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6205676 | Method and apparatus for removing particles from surface of article An apparatus for removing particles from a surface of an article, such as a semiconductor wafer in a clean room. The particles are supplied with an electric charge. Subsequently, an ultrasonic wave or a gas stream is applied onto the surface of the articl... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6185084 | Electrostatic particle transportation Methods and apparatus implementing a technique for electrostatically transporting a particle through a medium. In general, one implementation includes a substrate; a first insulation layer formed on the substrate; a plurality of electrodes arranged in a s... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6176977 | Electro-kinetic air transporter-conditioner An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are co... | 01/23/2001 |
