METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE AIR QUALITY WITHIN A BUILDING OR ENCLOSED SPACE

Title:

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING THE AIR QUALITY WITHIN A BUILDING OR ENCLOSED SPACE

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2002012796

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for improving air quality within an enclosed space. The apparatus provides molecular sieve that preferably contains zeolite to treat the air to remove toxins such as suspended particles, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, bacteria, formaldehyde, total volatile organic compounds, radon and organic odour causing compounds. An apparatus having plurality fo molecular sieves able to operate sequentially is disclosed and can be incorporated into air-conditioning for fitment in new or existing installations or stand independently.

Inventors:

RAHN GUENTER (DE)
MASSENBAUER-STRAFE ILSE A (CN)
NEIRYNCK BRIAN M C (CN)
STRAFE JUERGEN F G (CN)

Application Number:

PCT/IB2001/001399

Publication Date:

April 11, 2002

Filing Date:

August 06, 2001

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Assignee:

DAVIES PAUL R (CN)
RAHN GUENTER (DE)
MASSENBAUER STRAFE ILSE A (CN)
NEIRYNCK BRIAN M C (CN)
STRAFE JUERGEN F G (CN)

International Classes:

B01D53/02; B01D53/04; F24F11/02; B01D53/047; (IPC1-7): B01D53/02; B01D53/047

Foreign References:

US4545790A	1985-10-08
US4983190A	1991-01-08
US4950312A	1990-08-21

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