Patent ID: 7404847
Filing Date: 2008-07-29
Classification: B03C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An improved filtration enhancement apparatus comprising: an inlet for gathering fluid to be treated; a first electromagnetic grid consisting of an array of conductors, each of the conductors including a serrated surface, the first grid being charged with a low frequency voltage, the charged applied to the first grid being periodically switched, the voltage creating a field that ionizes particles passing through the first grid; a second electromagnetic grid formed from an array of conductors, the second grid being charged with a low frequency voltage, the charge applied to the second grid being periodically switched, the switching of the charge creating a field whereby the ionized particles passing through the second grid collide with one another and conglomerate; an electromagnetic screen formed from an array of intersecting conductors, the screen being charged with 15,000 volts of direct or alternating current, the current of the screen inhibiting movement of charged particles through the apparatus but permitting movement of neutral particles, thereby forcing additional conglomeration; an outlet for delivering the conglomerated particles into an ambient space, the conglomerated particles being conglomerated further via contact with particles within the ambient space; whereby the larger size of the conglomerated particles increases efficiency and facilitates collecting and filtering the conglomerated particles from the ambient space.