Gregory D Snyder

US Patent:

7285155, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Mar 28, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/091243

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Igor Y. Botvinnik - San Francisco CA, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - San Francisco CA, US
John Paul Reeves - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

B03C 3/68

US Classification:

96 25, 95 81, 96 63, 96 80, 361226, 361235

Abstract:

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 increases the ions produced for a start up period after the device is initially turned on, wherein the device automatically decreases ion production after the desired period. The device preferably includes a first and second voltage source to selectively increase and decrease voltages applied to the emitter and/or collector electrode to adjust the ion production. In one embodiment, the device includes a voltage controller to selectively adjust the voltage provided by the voltage source for the start up period and normal operation.

US Patent:

7291207, Nov 6, 2007

Filed:

Dec 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/007556

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Igor Y. Botvinnik - Novato CA, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - Novato CA, US
John Paul Reeves - Hong Kong, CN

Assignee:

Sharper Image Corporation - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

B03C 3/40

US Classification:

96 83, 96 16, 96 84, 96 86, 96 87, 96 94, 42218604

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for moving air using an air treatment apparatus, the air treatment apparatus preferably including at least one first electrode, at least one second electrode, and at least one third electrode, and at least a portion of the third electrode is positioned downstream of the second electrode. The air treatment apparatus includes a grill configured to be attached to the air treatment apparatus, and the grill is movable between a first position in which the grill covers the portion of the third electrode and a second position in which the portion of the third electrode is uncovered. The grill is attached to or detached from the housing when in the second position.

US Patent:

7311762, Dec 25, 2007

Filed:

Jul 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/188478

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Igor Y. Botvinnik - Novato CA, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - Novato CA, US
John Paul Reeves - Hong Kong, CN

Assignee:

Sharper Image Corporation - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

B03C 3/74

US Classification:

96 39, 96 51, 96 94, 42218604

Abstract:

An air-conditioning device including a housing having at least one grill, an electrode assembly and a driver electrode. Both the electrode assembly and the driver electrode are supported by the housing. The electrode assembly includes a portion that is removable from the housing, and the driver electrode is removable from the housing independent from the removable portion of the electrode assembly.

US Patent:

7638104, Dec 29, 2009

Filed:

Dec 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/003752

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Igor Y. Botvinnik - Novato CA, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - San Francisco CA, US
John Paul Reeves - Hong Kong, CN

Assignee:

Sharper Image Acquisition LLC - New York NY

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

42218604, 422121, 96 96

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are related to air conditioner systems and methods. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a system includes at least one emitter electrode and at least one collector electrode that is downstream from the emitter electrode. The emitter electrode has a plurality of pins axially arranged about a center. Preferably, the pins are arranged in a circle about the center. A driver electrode is located within the interior of the collector electrode. Preferably, although not necessarily, the driver electrode is insulated. A high voltage source provides a voltage potential to at least one of the emitter electrode and the collector electrode to thereby provide a potential difference therebetween. The embodiments as described herein have some or all of the advantages of increasing the particle collection efficiency, increasing the rate and/or volume of airflow, reducing arcing, and/or reducing the amount of ozone generated.

US Patent:

7897118, Mar 1, 2011

Filed:

Dec 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/007395

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Igor Y. Botvinnik - Novato CA, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - San Francisco CA, US
John Paul Reeves - Hong Kong, CN

Assignee:

Sharper Image Acquisition LLC - New York NY

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

422186, 96 15, 96 95, 96 97

Abstract:

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for moving air using an air-conditioning system therein, whereby the air-conditioning system preferably includes at least one emitter electrode, at least one collector electrode, at least one driver electrode disposed adjacent to the collector electrode, and/or at least one trailing electrode positioned downstream of the collector electrode. The collector electrode and the driver electrode are removable from the device. In one embodiment, the driver electrodes are removable from the device and/or the collector electrode. The ability of remove the collector electrode as well as driver electrode allow for easy cleaning of the electrodes. In one embodiment, the present device includes a removable exhaust grill upon which the driver electrode and/or the trailing electrode are coupled to. The removable grill allows the user to easily clean the driver electrode without having to remove the collector electrode.

US Patent:

7959869, Jun 14, 2011

Filed:

May 9, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/435289

Inventors:

Charles E. Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Shek Fai Lau - Foster City CA, US
Andrew J. Parker - Novato CA, US
Tristan M. Christianson - San Francisco CA, US
Gregory S. Snyder - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

Sharper Image Acquisition LLC - New York NY

International Classification:

B01J 19/08

US Classification:

42218604, 45518603, 96 26

Abstract:

An air-transporter conditioner device includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet. An electro-kinetic system is disposed in the housing to create an airflow moving from the inlet to the outlet. A timer measures a time period corresponding to the electro-kinetic system and causes an indicator light to illuminate when the measured period reaches a threshold. An arc sensing circuit detects arcing between the first and second electrode arrays of the electro-kinetic system. The electro-kinetic system is turned off in response to arcing being detected by the arc sensing circuit. An indicator light can also specify that arcing has been detected.

US Patent:

20050158219, Jul 21, 2005

Filed:

Feb 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/064797

Inventors:

Charles Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Shek Lau - Foster City CA, US
Andrew Parker - Novato CA, US
Tristan Christianson - San Francisco CA, US
Gregory Snyder - Novato CA, US
Edward McKinney - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

Sharper Image Corporation - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A61L009/22
A61L009/20

US Classification:

422121000

Abstract:

An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air, preferably creates an airflow using no moving parts. The airflow is subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. The device can also include a third or leading or focus electrode located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes, and/or an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, and/or an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

US Patent:

20050163669, Jul 28, 2005

Filed:

Feb 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/062057

Inventors:

Charles Taylor - Punta Gorda FL, US
Shek Lau - Foster City CA, US
Andrew Parker - Novato CA, US
Tristan Christianson - San Francisco CA, US
Gregory Snyder - Novato CA, US
Edward McKinney - Novato CA, US

Assignee:

Sharper Image Corporation - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A61L009/16
A61L009/20

US Classification:

422121000, 422117000

Abstract:

An air conditioner device includes a freestanding housing. An ion generator, which is positioned in the housing, includes at least one removable electrode. A germicidal lamp, which is also within the housing, emits UV radiation upon being energized. A safety mechanism cuts off power to at least one of the lamp and the ion generator when the removable electrode is removed from the housing. A removable panel is adapted to be secured to the housing. A further safety mechanism cuts-off power to at least one of the lamp and the ion generator when the removable panel is removed from the housing.