F-Term-List

A61L9/00-9/22

AA00
PURPOSE

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AA02

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. Deodorisation of air

. . Removal of malodour components from air

. . Use of an aromatic that masks malodour components

. . . using a malodour as a component to make the malodour less perceivable

. . preventing the generation of malodour components from their sources

. Disinfection or sterilisation of air

. Disinfection or sterilisation other than that of air

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AA14

AA16

AA17

AA18

AA19

AA20

. Use of an aromatic without the purpose of masking malodour components

. . working in association with an apparatus that stimulates a sense other than olfaction, e.g., releasing aroma in association with a gaming machine or TV

. having a purpose other than disinfection, sterilisation or deodorisation of air

. . Removal of allergens, e.g., pollens

. . repelling insects

. . Fungus-proofing

. . Antisepsis

BB00
ODOUR COMPONENTS OR SOURCES

BB01

BB02

BB03

BB04

BB05

BB06

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. with the odour components identified

. . containing S atom(s)

. . . Hydrogen sulfide

. . . Mercaptan

. . containing N atom(s) (BB02 takes precedence)

. . . Ammonia

. . . Amines

. . having carbonyl group(s), e.g., aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids (BB02 and BB05 take precedence)

. . Organic compounds not included in BB02-BB08

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BB12

BB13

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BB15

. Substance from identified sources

. . Urine and excrement

. . Foods

. . Garbage

. . Human bodies

CA00
ARTICLES WHEREIN A GASEOUS OR VAPOROUS SUBSTANCE, OR A REACTIVE SPECIES IN THE AIR EXERTS ITS ACTION

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CA10

. using a gaseous or vaporous substance

. . emitting the active substance upon heating or combustion

. . . Apparatuses for the above mode of action

. . emitting the active substance in the absence of heating

. . . Articles wherein the active substance is released upon contact with liquid, e.g., those for toilets

. . . Apparatuses for the above mode of action

. . . . Sheet-shaped and sack-shaped articles enclosing the active component

. . . . having means for attachment to another article or structure, e.g., by hanging or sticking

. . . . characterised by the appearance of the container for the active component, e.g., with the purpose of giving an aesthetic appearance to the container for an aromatic

. giving rise to a reactive species in the air

CB00
ARTICLES WHEREIN A LIQUID EXERTS ITS ACTION

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CB04

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. Articles which release liquid out of the apparatuses, e.g., by spraying a mist

. Apparatuses in which gas-liquid contact occurs, e.g., scrubbers

. . using droplets or a mist

. . using a liquid film

. . involving blowing into liquid

. using an electrically treated liquid

. Others

CC00
ARTICLES WHEREIN A SOLID EXERTS ITS ACTION

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CC06

. Mechanism of action

. . using a catalyst

. . . Photocatalysis

. . using absorption

. . using ion exchange

. . using neutralisation

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CC12

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CC16

CC17

. characterised by the shape and structure

. . Shaped articles

. . . Honeycomb structures

. . Particulate powders

. . Fibrous structures

. . Films and sheet-shaped materials

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USE OF A PHYSICAL PHENOMENON

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. Irradiation with electromagnetic waves

. . Gamma rays and X-rays

. . Ultraviolet rays

. . Visible light

. . Microwaves

. Sonic and ultrasonic waves

. performing heat treatment or pyrolysis

. Filtration

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DD12

DD13

DD16

DD17

DD20

. Use of electric discharge

. . Corona discharge (including streamer discharge)

. . Arc discharge

. Use of magnetic force

. Use of plasma

. Use of other physical phenomena

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INORGANIC COMPONENTS

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EA04

EA05

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. Elementary substances

. . Metals

. . . Fe

. . . Platinum group metals

. . . . Pt

. . . Ag

. . . Cu

. . . Alloys

. . . . Stainless steels

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EA14

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EA18

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. . Nonmetals

. . . Carbon-based materials

. . . . Activated carbon

. . . . . Impregnated activated carbon

. . . Substances related to oxygen (including radicals)

. . . . Ozone

. . . Halogen

. . . . Chlorine

. . . . iodine

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. Compounds

. . Metal compounds

. . . Alkali metals

. . . Alkaline earth metals

. . . Aluminosilicates

. . . . Clay minerals, e.g., zeolites

. . . Al (EA25 takes precedence)

. . . Si (EA25 takes precedence)

. . . . Silica gels

. . . Zn

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EA40

. . . Transition metals

. . . . Ti

. . . . Mn

. . . . Fe

. . . . Co

. . . . Ni

. . . . Cu

. . . . Ag

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EA45

. . . . Rare earth elements

. . . . . Ce

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EA53

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. . Compounds consisting only of nonmetal(s)

. . . Hydrogen peroxide

. . . OH radical

. . . Halogen-containing compounds

. . . . Chlorine dioxide

. . . . Hypochlorous acid

. . . . HCl

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EA64

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. . . S-containing compounds

. . . P-containing compounds

. . . N-containing compounds, e.g., cyanides

. . . B-containing compounds

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ORGANIC COMPONENTS

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EB04

EB05

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EB08

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. Low molecular weight organic compounds

. . Hydrocarbons

. . Aldehydes

. . Ketones

. . Carboxylic acids

. . Alcohols

. . Esters

. . Ethers

. . . Ethylene oxides

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EB13

EB14

EB15

EB16

EB17

EB18

. . Terpenes

. . Saccharides

. . S atom-containing low molecular weight organic compounds

. . N atom-containing low molecular weight organic compounds

. . . Amino carboxylic acids

. . Halogen-containing low molecular weight organic compounds

. . Metal atom-containing low molecular weight organic compounds

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EB22

EB23

EB24

EB26

EB27

EB29

EB30

. High molecular weight organic compounds

. . Compounds having unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds in the main chain.

. . . PVA

. . . Polyacrylic acid-based high molecular weight compounds

. . Polyether-based high molecular weight compounds

. . . PEG

. . Polysaccharides, e.g., carrageenans and agars

. . . Cellulose-based high molecular weight molecules

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. . Polyester high molecular weight compounds

. . . PET

. . Polyamide-based high molecular compounds, e.g., nylon

. . Urea resin-based high molecular weight compounds

. . Polyurethane-based high molecular weight compounds

. . Melamine resin-based high molecular weight compounds

. . Polysiloxane-based high molecular weight compounds, e.g., silicone

. Graft copolymerisation

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EB42

EB43

EB46

. Polyphenols

. . Tannins

. . Catechin

. Enzymes, proteins and peptides

EC00
COMPONENTS DERIVED FROM ORGANISMS SUCH AS ANIMALS OR PLANTS

EC01

EC02

EC03

. Plants and plant-derived components

. Animals and animal-derived components

. Microorganisms

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COMPOSITIONS CHARACTERISED BY THEIR FORMS

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. Gels

. . Transparent gels

. Emulsions

. Suspensions

. Microcapsules (including nanocapsules)

. Nanostructures, e.g., carbon nanotubes

. Impregnated materials

. Others

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ARTICLES CHARACTERISED BY THE MEANS FOR RELEASING AN ACTIVE COMPONENT

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. having heating means

. . using the heat of combustion

. . using an electric heater

. . using the heat of a light source

. having atomising means

. . using a nozzle

. . using piezoelectricity or ultrasonic waves, e.g., using piezoelectric elements

. . Electrostatic atomisation

. using a semi-permeable membrane

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GG14

GG16

GG17

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. characterised by the means for feeding an agent to a vaporising means

. . using capillarity

. . using a pump

. . using gravity

. characterised by the properties of the material for vaporising means

. . Fibres and porous materials

. . Nets (GG17 takes precedence)

. characterised by the shape of vaporising means

. Others

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ELEMENTS OF APPARATUSES

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HH10

. having electrodes

. . characterised by the electrode shape and the distance between the electrodes

. . characterised by the voltage, electric current and wave form

. having air blowing means

. . using vortex rings (air cannons)

. having means for generating a plurality of aromas

. comprising a suction wick

HH11

HH12

HH13

HH14

HH15

HH17

HH18

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HH20

. having a light source

. . for heating

. . for decoration

. . for use as an annunciator

. . for photocatalytic excitation

. . Discharge tubes, e.g., fluorescent tubes

. . Electric bulbs

. . LED

. . Other types of light sources

JJ00
ARTICLES CHARACTERISED BY THE WAY THEY ARE MAINTAINED OR BY THE WAY WASTE MATERIALS ARE DISPOSED OF

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JJ03

JJ05

JJ07

JJ10

. comprising an exchangeable cartridge

. having means for regenerating adsorbents, an absorbing solution or catalysts

. comprising a cleaning or depurator apparatus

. having a display for showing the remaining amount, the need of replacement, the need of regeneration and the status of the apparatus during breakdown or maintenance

. characterised by the way waste materials are disposed of

. Others

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DETECTION

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KK10

. Detection of the components to be treated in the air, e.g., by an odour sensor.

. Detection of a treating agent in the air, e.g., by a sensor for the concentration of an aromatic in the air.

. Detection of the condition of the surrounding air, e.g., by a thermometer or hygrometer (KK01 and KK02 take precedence)

. Detection of the condition of the surrounding environment, other than that of the air, e.g., by a motion sensor or photometer

. Detection of the condition of an apparatus, e.g., a thermometer for heating means

. . Detection of the remaining amount of a treating agent

. Others

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FACTORS TO BE ADJUSTED OR REGULATED

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LL02

LL03

LL04

LL06

. Thermal dose

. Area of volatile release

. . having means for preventing release of an active component when not used

. Irradiation angle and irradiation dose

. Other means for adjusting and regulating the amount of an active component released (LL01-LL04 take precedence)

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LL12

LL14

LL15

LL20

. Flow and rate of air

. . comprising a bypassing flow path

. Wind direction

. . having a wind direction plate or louvre at the wind exit

. Others

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APPARATUSES USED IN ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER APPARATUSES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES

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MM04

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. Toilets

. Dust bins, e.g., food waste baskets for sink

. Personal ornaments

. Arts and advertisements

. Toys and games

. Furniture and sundries

. Vehicles, e.g., air conditioning apparatuses in cars

. Other air treatment means, e.g., one attached at the wind exit of an air-conditioner (MM06 takes precedence)

. . Electric fans, e.g., articles that can be attached on the wire guard of an electric fan.

. Other apparatuses

4C180	DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR
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