A method of centrifugal separation of particles, comprising providing a gas flow containing the particles, charging the particles in the gas flow, generating an aerosol of polar liquid droplets introducing the aerosol into the gas flow for attracting the charged particles by the polar liquid droplets, and separating the liquid droplets comprising the attracted particles from the gas flow by the centrifugal separation.

A method of centrifugal separation of particles, comprising providing a gas flow containing the particles, charging the particles in the gas flow, generating an aerosol of polar liquid droplets introducing the aerosol into the gas flow for attracting the charged particles by the polar liquid droplets, and separating the liquid droplets comprising the attracted particles from the gas flow by the centrifugal separation.

A miniature gas detection and purification device is disclosed for a user to carry with himself, and includes a main body, a purification module, a gas guider and a gas detection module. The gas detection module detects gas of surrounding environment to obtain a gas detection datum, and controls the gas guider to be operated according to the gas detection datum, so that gas is inhaled into the main body and flows through the purification module for filtration and purification, and the gas purified is finally guided to a region close to the user.

A miniature gas detection and purification device is disclosed for a user to carry with himself, and includes a main body, a purification module, a gas guider and a gas detection module. The gas detection module detects gas of surrounding environment to obtain a gas detection datum, and controls the gas guider to be operated according to the gas detection datum, so that gas is inhaled into the main body and flows through the purification module for filtration and purification, and the gas purified is finally guided to a region close to the user.

Various embodiments disclosed relate to a device and methods for electrosurgery, where the device end effector includes an anti-smoke layer. The present disclosure includes a device having first and second electrodes that include the anti-smoke layer, which can be a hydrophobic layer to aid in reduction of smoke production during operation.

Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.

An air-solution regeneration device is provided for providing equalization of the vapor pressure of a solution, which exists in a solution chamber, to the vapor pressure of the air which exists in the medium. Accordingly, the subject matter air-solution regeneration device comprises a solution pump for increasing the pressure of the solution which exists in said solution chamber; an air-solution injector which is in venturi type and which has a drive end which receives the solution, having increased pressure, as input, a suction end for realizing air suctioning when there is liquid input, having increased pressure, through the drive end, a spray end where the solution, received from said drive end, and the air, suctioned from said suction end, are sprayed; an electrostatic filter where the air-solution mixture is sprayed; and an air-solution separator which has a centrifuge unit for providing separation of the air-solution mixture, and an output chamber.

An air-solution regeneration device is provided for providing equalization of the vapor pressure of a solution, which exists in a solution chamber, to the vapor pressure of the air which exists in the medium. Accordingly, the subject matter air-solution regeneration device comprises a solution pump for increasing the pressure of the solution which exists in said solution chamber; an air-solution injector which is in venturi type and which has a drive end which receives the solution, having increased pressure, as input, a suction end for realizing air suctioning when there is liquid input, having increased pressure, through the drive end, a spray end where the solution, received from said drive end, and the air, suctioned from said suction end, are sprayed; an electrostatic filter where the air-solution mixture is sprayed; and an air-solution separator which has a centrifuge unit for providing separation of the air-solution mixture, and an output chamber.

Presented are a method and apparatus for evacuation. An exemplary fluid evacuation system includes a surgical apparatus having a fluid conduit therethrough. The system further includes a vacuum tube fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit, and an electrostatic precipitator fluidly coupled with the fluid conduit. Additionally, the system includes a vacuum source fluidly coupled with the vacuum tube, wherein the vacuum source is operable to create a flow of fluid through the fluid conduit, the vacuum tube and the electrostatic precipitator.

An electro-ionic device that includes an outer frame, a first conductor, an insulating frame, and a second conductor. The outer frame defines a passageway there through. The first conductor is positioned within the outer frame and includes at least one wire configured to be supplied with a voltage. The insulating frame is positioned within outer frame and forms a non-conductive barrier between the first conductor and the outer frame. The second conductor is positioned within and contacts the outer frame.