Smart Personal Air Filter

Abstract

A personal air filter with a PCB, with or without a microprocessor, and wireless transmission to a mobile ad hoc network is presented herein. In a preferred embodiment, the device is an accessory e-cigarette, (CBD, tobacco, etc.) filter assembly that is essentially configured with one or more sensors and transmission capability. The apparatus is further part of a wider system of the present invention for the purpose of performance monitoring and tracking, making the filter reusable and further extension of its life cycle.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A personal air filter for filtering exhale comprising:
 a first tubular housing for receiving and containing a plurality of filter components;   a mouth piece configured to a proximal end of the first tubular housing, the mouthpiece for introducing the exhale;   an air instrument for sensing air flow within the first tubular housing; and   an electronic transmitter for sending data to a wireless network provided by the air instrument, the data to be for the purpose of monitoring filter performance; and   a power supply for powering said personal air filter.   
     
     
         2 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 1  further comprising a second tubular housing about an outer portion of the first tubular housing wherein the first tubular housing comprises extruded aluminum and wherein the second tubular housing comprises PLA material being substantially biodegradable defined as having approximately a five (5) year environmental presence. 
     
     
         3 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 1 , the plurality of filter components further comprising a replaceable filter cartridge at an interior to the first housing, wherein the replaceable filter cartridge is made from a PLA material being substantially biodegradable defined as having approximately a five (5) year environmental presence. 
     
     
         4 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 1 , the sending data to a wireless network further comprising:
 a clock for measuring a duration of exhale and time of use; and   a counter circuit for recording number of exhales.   
     
     
         5 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 1 , wherein the air instrument for sensing air flow is a first air instrument at an outlet plenum to the plurality of filter components, the personal air filter further comprising a second air instrument positioned at an inlet check valve, wherein the electronic transmitter is configured to a printed circuit board (PCB), wherein further a microprocessor and a mini-universal serial bus (USB) charging port are both configured to the PCB. 
     
     
         6 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a top end wall at the proximal end of the tubular housing;   a check valve approximately at the proximal end of the tubular housing; and   an exit vent at a distal end of the tubular housing   
     
     
         7 . The personal air filter for filtering exhale of  claim 2 , the outer housing further comprising a carveout relief including an aperture exposing and providing access to the first tubular housing, the relief for allowing a user to disassemble the personal air filter. 
     
     
         8 . A personal air filter comprising:
 a filter cartridge comprising a filter medium;   a mouthpiece for introducing air to be filtered to the filter cartridge;   a first inner housing for containing and receiving the filter cartridge;   a printed circuit board (PCB) having a power source coupled thereto;   a transmitter coupled to the PCB for transmitting filter informational data to a wireless network.   
     
     
         9 . The personal air filter of  claim 8  further comprising an outer jacket covering the first inner housing including a relief carveout in the outer jacket for assisting removal thereof wherein the mouthpiece is permanently affixed to the outer jacket.