Patent ID: 6757150
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: H01T

Abstract:
A method of facilitating the transfer of ions from at least one ionizing pin disposed in an ion air blower into an air stream while the ion air blower is activated, the ion air blower having an air intake and an air exhaust, the air stream entering the ion air blower through the air intake, passing over at least a tip of the at least one ionizing pin, and being ejected from the ion air blower via the air exhaust while the ion air blower is activated, the method comprising:attaching a baffle to the ion air blower; and positioning the baffle upstream from and proximate to the at least one ionizing pin to interrupt the air stream causing turbulent flow in the air stream proximate to the tip of the at least one ionizing pin wherein the turbulent flow of the air stream over the tip of the at least one ionizing pin facilitates the removal of ions from the at least one ionizing pin.