A sound activated coil device to reduce air pollution.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates to a sound activated coil device to reduce air pollution.

PRIOR ART

Conventional pollution management plan includes a number of provisions to improve air quality, including the encouragement of energy efficiency, improved fuel quality standards and vehicle emission reduction technologies, smokestack scrubbers/ filters for industry, improved inspection and maintenance of industrial sources of pollution, pricing tariffs, and compliance enforcement. However, despite these measures, air pollution continues to grow by 5-15% globally each year, with ominous implications on public health, economy and environment.

Current air pollution management plans are unable to curb the rising burden of air pollution. Many of the best methodologies are expensive, require expertise or technology that may not be readily available and also require considerable infrastructure development. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device which reduces air pollution levels by 15-65% (depending on the distance from the device) over an area extending up to 30 km.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device which is efficient.

Further object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device, operational cost of which is less because it only requires an audio source (CD player, MP3 player with speakers, computer etc.) to provide the appropriate pre-recorded sounds, and an uninterrupted power source.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device which is cost effective and simple in construction.

Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device to reduce certain components of air pollution.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device to reduce air pollution over a large area.

Further another object of the present invention is to provide a sound activated coil device to reduce concentrations of various pollutant gases such as carbon dioxide (Co2) and Co.

STATEMENT OF INVENTION

According to this invention, there is provided a sound activated coil device to reduce air pollution comprising of atleast three outer twisted coils of wire wound into circles symmetrically around the longitudinal axis of a central directional coil wherein said directional coil is located at the inter section of said outer circles.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

Further objects and advantages of this invention will be more apparent from the ensuing description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and wherein:

Fig. 1 shows basic sound activated coil.

Fig. 2 shows sound activated coil in which the outer coils have been flattened into uniform rectangles when viewed cross sectionally.

Fig. 3 shows copper sound activated coil. Fig. 4 shows January 2005-2007 vs. 2008 PMlO levels by location wherein the x-axis is arranged by increasing distance from the coil device.

Fig. 5 shows January 2005-2007 vs. 2008 PM2.5 levels by location wherein the x-axis is arranged by increasing distance from the coil device.

Fig. 6 shows January 2005-2007 vs. _. 2008 CO levels by location wherein the x-axis is arranged by increasing distance from the coil device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The basic sound activated coil comprises of atleast three outer twisted coils of wire wound into three circles which are arranged symmetrically around the longitudinal axis of a central spring-shaped coil. Each outer circle is made of atleast two wires twisted around each other so as to form a simple clockwise coil. The central spring shaped coil called as "directional coil" because it determines the superior and inferior aspects of the device, is located at the intersection of the three outer circles with each other (as shown in Figures 1-2). A simple copper hook is attached to the superior end of the directional coil and used to suspend the coil at a distance of for ex. 8-10 feet above the floor (as shown in Figure 3).

Directional coil: The directional coil is made up of atleast one wire that is each other (as shown in Figures 1-2). A simple corøper hook is attached to the superior end of the directional coil and used ttø suspend the coil at a distance of for ex. 8-10 feet above the floor (as shσw,π in Figure 3).

Directional coil: The directional coil is made up of at least one wire that is coiled into a spring shape. The directional coil follows a clockwise turn when viewed from the superior aspect of the device. Th# ends of the directional coil loop arc infβriorly and superiorly towards each other so as to form an irregular arc adjacent to the directional coil itself.. The ends of these two wires from the directional coil are then welded togeiher. The direction coil is made up of a metal wire with a thickness of for example 1.7-4 mm, depending on the size of the coil device and the purpose for which the coil device is used. The diameter of the directional coil can be varied from between 20-45% of the overall diameter of the coil (device, depending on the puφose for which the coil device is used.

Outer circular coils: The 3 outer circular coils of wire are all welded to the outer arc of the directional coil at a common point along both the inferior and superior-most aspects of the directional coil's arc. The 3 outer circular coils are connected to ends of the spring shaped wines of the spring shaped wires of the directional coil themselves. There are two variations of the outer circular coils: The first is a circular coil made up of rounded wire measuring 1.7-4 mm in thickness (Figure 1) or similar gauge wire which has been flattened into a uniform rectangular shape (Figure,J2).

The sound activated coil can be made into varicftus sizes, with larger coils having a greater areas of effect. The wire can be composed of various gauges of copper wire (99.99%) or a combination of copper, silver, gold, platinum, aluminium, stainless steel etc.

The series of coiled wires is made up of copper, silver, and other metals wound in very specific patterns, which, when activated by specific sounds reduces air pollution.

Thus, the sound activated coil device of the present invention comprising of a combination of metal wires wound together in a specific coil form. The dimensions of the coil device can be modified to either increase or decrease its effects on different components of air pollution, or increase or decrease the distance of the device's effect. The metals used to make up the wires of the coil can be modified to create different effects on different components of pollution. Specific high frequency sounds are used to activate the coil device to produce its intended effects. The sounds used to activate the coil device can be modified to create different effects on different components of pollution.

Laboratory validation studies of the sound activated coil were conducted in a controlled 'gas lab". The lab is a temperature and humidy controlled room equipped with cylinders filled with various atmospheric and pollutant gases, cylinder regulators, several airtight and leakproof glass chambers for testing purposes, sensors for various gases and pollutants,

a multi-meter and power source for the sensors, and a computer with appropriate software for display and analysis of the data. Characterization of the sensors for reproducibility, accuracy and drift was completed prior to use of that sensor in each experiment. A 10 L testing chamber was filled with N2 and O2 gas at atmospheric concentrations. CO2 and CO were introduced into the chamber in separate experiments at 3 different concentrations (atmospheric and 2 supra-atmospheric). The testing chamber was checked for leakage, and baseline concentrations of each gas was recorded. Concentrations of CO 2 or CO were measured with the device off, then on. Each experiment was performed in triplicate.

Results: There was a mean 48% reduction in CO2 (500 ppm to 260 ppm) and a 90% reduction in CO (0.4 ppm to < 0.04 ppm) concentrations with use of the sound activated oil. The onset of pollutant gas reduction began an average of 45 minutes after activation of the coil, followed by- 2 subsequent dips and plateaus. The maximum reduction in gas concentrations was seen between 12-16 hours after the coil was turned 'on' with sound. There was also a consistent 0.5% increase in O2 in the CO experiments. 'There was no significant change in CO2 or CO levels when O2 was absent within the testing chamber (e.g. only N2 and the pollutant gas). Conclusions: Use of the sound activated coil leads to a mean reduction in CO2 concentrations of 48% and CO concentrations of 90% in controlled laboratory settings.

Methods: The sound activated coil was located in a quite temperature controlled (25°C) room free from ambient noise which may have unintentionally influenced the coil. The coil was suspended approximately 8-10 feet above the floor. The coil was activated by playing specific sounds directed towards the coil from a standard music system at a volume of approximately 65 dB. Recorded atmospheric sounds of a rain cloud were used similar to that recorded by weather balloons during a thunderstorm.

For the observational study, the device was turned on continuously for eleven months. The average peak concentration for each pollutant measured was compared on a month by month basis between same year for ex. 2008 and the average peak concentrations between for ex. 2005- 07.

Levels of PMlO, PM2.5, ozone, and carbon monoxide were continuously measured before and during the time the coil device was turned on.

Results:

PMlO and PM2.S

There was a 30-65% reduction in levels of PMlO (Figure 4) and a 15-25% reduction in levels of PM2.5 (Figure 5) during January 2008, compared with the mean levels of these pollutants during January 2005-2007. The greatest reductions occurred at a distance of up to 20 km from the device. The absolute degree of reduction in air pollution decreased at distances beyond 20 km, with no significant reductions beyond 30 km from the device. Similar changes were seen from February through August of 2008, the latest date for which data is available.

Carbon Monoxide

There was a 20-45% reduction in levels of CO during January 2009, compared with the mean CO levels during January 2005-2007 (Figure 6). As with PMlO and PM2.5, the greatest degree of reduction occurred up to 20 km from the device. Similar changes were seen from February through August 2008, the latest date for which data is available.

Ozone There was no significant reduction in ozone levels during the study period.

Meteorological and Other Data

There was no significant difference in temperature, humidity, wind speed, or number of forest fires between 2008 and 2005-2007. There was also no significant difference in rainfall during the months of January through June 2008 vs. the same months in 2005-2007. However, the 2008 monsoon season (July through September), during which the coil device wagon was the wettest monsoon since 1984 (14.5 cm for 2008 vs. 4.8 cm average monsoon precipitation during 2005-2007; p= 0.0001).

There was no difference in the number of emission sources during the study period between 2008 vs. 2005-2007. There were no adverse events noted which could be attributed to the coil device.

Conclusion:

In laboratory studies, use of the sound activated coil caused a 48% reduction in CO2 and a 90% reduction in CO. In observational field studies, use of the coil was associated with significant reductions in PMlO (30-65%), PM2.5 (15-25%), and carbon monoxide (20-45%) in a radius of up to 30 km from the device.

It is to be noted that the present invention is susceptible to modifications, adaptations and changes by those skilled in the art. Such variant embodiments employing the concepts and features of this invention are intended to be within the scope of the present invention, which is further set forth under the following claims: -