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The First Air Purifier
The first concept of an air purifier was to be worn over a person's mouth and nose to protect them from harmful substances. -
Ideas For New Air Purifiers
Leonardo da Vinci had an idea that water-dipped fine woven cloth materials could protect sailors from breathing in any harmful gases.
The very first air-purifying respirator, developed by Lewis P. Haslett, received its patent in 1848 for his "Haslett’s Lung Protector". -
1800’s Marks the Beginning of Air Purifying Technology
2 inventors named John and Charles Dean created an air purification system to help firefighters breath clean air in smoky building. -
Improved Tech
John Stenhouse improved upon this technology by including a charcoal-based filter design that worked even better. -
John Tyndall
Seventeen years later another inventor named John Tyndall took air purification technology another step forward by designing a personal respirator. -
More Ideas for Air Purifiers
The U.S. Army Chemical Corps and the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission developed the first HEPA filters to aid in the protection against harmful chemical warfare agents. -
The Emergence of the First Air Purifier
Klaus Hammes, a German mechanical engineer, along with his brother, Manfred, created a “simple filter system” for German residential users. -
Austin Air Systems
Austin Air Systems created a special air intake system which worked at all 360 degrees. This new design boosted air cleaning capability in a whole new way. -
2000’s Include Major Technological Advancements
These days, lots of companies create air cleaning systems which are sold to everyday people. If you want to filter unhealthy toxins from the air in your home or in your commercial space, you’ll find a variety of systems out there.
