An electrode wire for use in an electrostatic precipitator is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The electrode wire includes a wire portion of a predetermined length L, a first end, and a second end. The electrode wire further includes retaining bodies formed on the first end and the...http://www.google.com/patents/US7691187?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7691187 - Electrode wire for an electrostatic precipitator