A personal electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained
ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts
of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output
air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output
pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first
electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode
array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the
associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth
and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air
flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase
humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter,
and contains safe amounts of ozone.
