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| 20100140499 | Self-Powered Sanitizing Door Handle - The present application is directed to methods and devices for a self-powered sterilizing door handle. The door handle consists of an actuator pivotably attached to a housing. The housing is attached to a door and contains a gear train and a generator. Movement of the actuator rotates the gear train which in turns activates the generator. The generator produces electrical energy that powers a UV light source. The UV light produced by the UV light source is directed to an outer surface of the actuator, thereby deactivating microorganisms on the outer surface. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100140500 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER WITH PARTICLE BEAMS - An apparatus and method for treating a tumor mass location in a breast of a patient. The breast is stabilized in space, preferably by creating a reduced pressure environment around the breast. Particle beams are applied to a tumor mass location positioned at the center of a substantially spherical (or cylindrical) portion of a chamber filled with a fluid having an electron density substantially similar to the breast. The patient treatment platform is translated to aim the particle beam at the tumor mass location while traversing and beaming perpendicular to the portion of the chamber. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20110089337 | LIGHT IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND LIGHT IRRADIATION METHOD - A light irradiation apparatus | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110233423 | MULTI-FIELD CHARGED PARTICLE CANCER THERAPY METHOD AND APPARATUS - The invention comprises a multi-field charged particle irradiation method and apparatus. Radiation is delivered through an entry point into the tumor and Bragg peak energy is targeted to a distal or far side of the tumor from an ingress point. Delivering Bragg peak energy to the distal side of the tumor from the ingress point is repeated from multiple rotational directions. Preferably, beam intensity is proportional to radiation dose delivery efficiency. Preferably, the charged particle therapy is timed to patient respiration via control of charged particle beam injection, acceleration, extraction, and/or targeting methods and apparatus. Optionally, multi-axis control of the charged particle beam is used simultaneously with the multi-field irradiation. Combined, the system allows multi-field and multi-axis charged particle irradiation of tumors yielding precise and accurate irradiation dosages to a tumor with distribution of harmful irradiation energy about the tumor. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110233424 | UV LUMINAIRE HAVING A PLURALITY OF UV LAMPS, PARTICULARLY FOR TECHNICAL PRODUCT PROCESSING - In various embodiments, a UV luminaire may include a housing which is designed for accommodating a plurality of UV lamps and a protective atmosphere, wherein the housing is subdivided in such a manner into chambers respectively containing some of the UV lamps and can be opened in such a manner that each of the UV lamps can be replaced with detriment to the protective atmosphere only of the respective chamber. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110240883 | INTEGRATED FOOTWEAR SANITIZING AND DEODORIZING SYSTEM - Introducing ultraviolet (UV) light to alter the environment inside a shoe or other footwear destroys microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Visible light can also be used to prevent further growth. Introducing forced air flow through the footwear removes dampness in and thereby deodorizes the footwear. A preferred embodiment comprises an adjustable shoe tree equipped with a UV germicidal light source and electronic safeguards that prevent appreciable leakage of UV radiation outside the shoe. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110291024 | ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SOURCE - An ultraviolet light source includes a casing holding therein UV lamp tubes and a translucent panel above the UV lamp tubes, a filter panel, a side frame surrounding the filter panel, and a hinge connected between the casing and side frame for enabling the filter panel to be turned with the side frame about the axis of the hinge relative to the casing. Moreover, the hinge and the side frame are made of metal material or metal alloy for avoiding breakage of the part of the filter panel connected with the hinge under long radiation of the emitted ultraviolet light. When in use, a bio-sample is placed on the translucent panel, and then the filter panel is closed on the casing over the bio-sample, so that the user can observe the bio-sample or pickup the image of the bio-sample without exposing the body to the emitted ultraviolet light. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120085926 | Integrating Optical Systems and Methods - Integrating optical systems and methods of use are described herein. In one embodiment, an integrating optical system comprises: a housing having a first and second portions; and a chamber having a diffuse reflective material and a volume formed within the portions when coupled together. The portions are separable to allow insertion and removal of at least one light treatable object in and out of the chamber. At least one aperture is formed in the chamber to couple to a light source and to direct light from the light source to at least a first portion of the diffuse reflective material. At least one holding structure supports the object within the volume at a location, wherein the diffuse reflective material, the aperture and the location ensure that the light is diffusely reflected to integrate the light and impact the object with substantially uniform light without movement of the object. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085927 | VIRUS REMOVAL DEVICE WITH ULTRAVIOLET LED - A virus removal device with an ultraviolet LED may be provided that includes: an operating member; an ultraviolet LED configured to irradiate ultraviolet light onto an object under an operation of the operating member; and a driving means configured to generate a driving force so that the operating member is moved. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120126140 | CHARGED PARTICLE RADIATION THERAPY - A system includes a patient support and an outer gantry on which an accelerator is mounted to enable the accelerator to move through a range of positions around a patient on the patient support. The accelerator is configured to produce a proton or ion beam having an energy level sufficient to reach a target in the patient. An inner gantry includes a robotic arm capable of directing an aperture for directing the proton or ion beam towards the target. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120132829 | ROBOTIC ARM AND TRANSPORTING DEVICE WITH THE SAME - The present invention discloses a robotic arm including a supporting member, a cavity body and a telescopic member. The cavity body includes a gate. The cavity body accommodates the supporting member. The telescopic member is connected with the supporting member for driving the supporting member to extend out of or back to the cavity body through the gate. The present invention discloses a transporting device with the robotic arm. The robotic arm and the transporting device with the robotic arm utilizes the structure of the cavity body to maintain the cleanliness during transporting plates. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120161032 | CATHETER INSERTION STERILIZATION - A device includes a sheath having a lumen defined by a wall. The wall has an outer surface that is configured to emit ultraviolet light in a direction substantially normal to the wall. The lumen has a distal end configured for percutaneous placement. The lumen has a proximal end configured to receive a catheter. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120181446 | CLEANING APPARATUS, RADIATION SOURCE MODULE AND FLUID TREATMENT SYSTEM - There is disclosed a cleaning apparatus for a radiation source assembly in a fluid treatment system. The clean apparatus comprises a cleaning sleeve moveable to remove fouling materials from an exterior portion of the radiation source assembly, the cleaning sleeve comprising at least one chamber for receiving a cleaning fluid and a cleaning sleeve inlet in fluid communication with the at least one chamber and a first conduit element for conveying the cleaning fluid to the cleaning sleeve inlet, the first conduit element being configured such that a distal portion of the first conduit element is in fluid communication with the cleaning sleeve inlet and a proximal portion of the first conduit element is disposed outside of fluid being treated in the fluid treatment system. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130015365 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION APPARATUS - Improved electron beam sterilization apparatus and shielding techniques for use in are provided. A controller modulates an electron beam when sterilizing an interior to an object to ensure that adequate dose is received. Sterilization carousels are configured with input/discharge feeds to reduce the possibility of humans being exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. The system reduces the amount of shielding required to thereby lower cost of installation. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130062533 | PHOTOACTIVATABLE PAINT CURING DEVICE AND METHOD - Disclosed herein is a device for curing photoactivatable paint coatings. The device comprises a curing radiation source configured to emit radiation sufficient to cure a photoactivatable paint coating at a target location. The radiation source is located at a source location operably spaced from the target location where the photoactivatable paint coating is to be cured thereon. A motorized support for supporting the curing radiation source at the source location is provided where the motorized support is configured to advance the curing radiation source along a travel path. The motorized support is further configured to cycle the curing radiation source along the travel path between a first position and a second position in order to vary over time the angle of attack of the radiation emitted from the curing radiation source toward the target location. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130062534 | UV GERMICIDAL SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE THEREOF - A germicidal system for at least partially disinfecting a human interface device including a touch surface and method thereof are provided. The germicidal system includes a housing defining an aperture, an adjustable attachment device extending from the housing, the adjustable attachment device configured to removably attach to the human interface device, an ultra-violet (UV) light source at least partially enclosed in the housing, wherein the UV light source is configured to project an illumination pattern at least partially defined by the aperture and position of the adjustable attachment device, such that the illumination pattern substantially corresponds to the touch surface of the human interface device, a sensor in communication with the UV light source, wherein the sensor is configured to detect an object proximate to the housing, and a processor in communication between the UV light source and the sensor, wherein the processor is configured to activate the UV light source when the sensor has not detected the object within a first time period, and deactivate the UV light source when one of the sensor detects the object and a second time period has expired, such that the illumination pattern projected by the UV light source disinfects the touch surface of the human interface device below a surgical grade sterilization. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130119269 | APPARATUS FOR CURING THE COATING OF A COMPONENT BY MEANS OF FREE RADICALS GENERATED BY ULTRAVIOLET (UV) RADIATION - Apparatus for curing the coating of a workpiece ( | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130320235 | UV CURING SYSTEM FOR SEMICONDUCTORS - Embodiments of an ultraviolet (UV) curing system for treating a semiconductor substrate such as a wafer are disclosed. The curing system generally includes a processing chamber, a wafer support for holding a wafer in the chamber, a UV radiation source disposed above the chamber, and a UV transparent window interspersed between the radiation source and wafer support. In one embodiment, the wafer support is provided by a belt conveyor operable to transport wafers through the chamber during UV curing. In another embodiment, the UV radiation source is a movable lamp unit that travels across the top of the chamber for irradiating the wafer. In another embodiment, the UV transparent window includes a UV radiation modifier that reduces the intensity of UV radiation on portions of the wafer positioned below the modifier. Various embodiments enhance wafer curing uniformity by normalizing UV intensity levels on the wafer. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140084180 | MATERIAL AGING APPARATUS - An aging apparatus including a pulse laser, a beam expansion assembly, and a platform configured to carry an object is provided. The pulse laser transmits a first beam to the beam expansion assembly. The beam expansion assembly expands the first beam to a second beam and projects the second beam onto the object. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140158909 | APPARATUS AND PROCESS FOR STERILIZATION AND PRESERVATION OF OBJECTS - This apparatus and method improves the way metal and other objects will be sterilized, disinfected and preserved by utilizing both electromagnetic radiation (UV light in particular) to kill anaerobic pathogens and oxygen depletion to kill aerobic pathogens. The removal of the presence of oxygen further increases the useful lifespan of the treated object by preventing corrosion in general and oxidation in particular. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140284495 | ARRAY FOR PROCESSING MATERIALS - Materials (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) are processed to produce useful intermediates and products, such as energy, fuels, foods or materials. For example, systems equipment, and methods are described that can be used to treat feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, using an array of vaults. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140353520 | OPTICAL ALIGNMENT DEVICE AND THE METHOD THEREOF - An optical alignment device and method are disclosed. The optical alignment device includes an aligned light source, a carrying mechanism, a masking mechanism, and a transporting mechanism. The carrying mechanism is spaced apart from the aligned light source. The transporting mechanism is for driving the masking mechanism such that when the aligned light source is applied to the substrate carried by the carrying mechanism, the masking mechanism is controlled by the transporting mechanism to block a first area such that the optical alignment process is switched from the first area to a second area. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150053867 | PATTERN FORMATION METHOD, MASK FOR PATTERN FORMATION, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MASK, AND PATTERN FORMATION APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a pattern formation method includes: preparing a mask pattern for interference, a photoelectric conversion unit, and a processing object, the mask pattern for interference being periodically arranged a plurality of light transmissive portions, the photoelectric conversion unit being disposed apart from the mask pattern for interference; applying light to the mask pattern for interference to produce Talbot interference based on transmitted light of the light transmitted through the light transmissive portions; applying interference light produced by the Talbot interference to the photoelectric conversion unit to cause the photoelectric conversion unit to emit electrons based on the interference light; and forming a pattern by applying the electrons to the processing object. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150097124 | SHUTTER ASSEMBLY FOR A LUMINESCENCE-BASED SAMPLE ANALYZER - A shutter assembly includes a first shutter blade having a first toothed arm extending therefrom and a first light transmitting aperture therein, and a second shutter blade positioned adjacent and parallel to the first shutter blade. The second shutter blade has a second toothed arm extending therefrom and a second light transmitting aperture therein. The first and second shutter blades are supported to allow parallel linear motion. A motor gear is disposed between, and meshed with, the first and second toothed arms such that rotation of the gear causes the first and second shutter blades to move linearly in opposite directions between an open position in which the first and second light transmitting apertures are in an overlapping relationship with respect to one another, and a closed position in which the first and second light transmitting apertures are in a non-overlapping relationship with respect to one another. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150115172 | APPLIANCE FOR DISINFECTING HAND-HELD DEVICES - An appliance for disinfecting hand-held devices each having a surface that is contacted manually when the device is in use, composed of: a source of disinfecting radiation; and a conveyer system operative to convey the devices past the source with the top and/or bottom surfaces of each device facing the source, wherein the conveyor system is composed of a plurality of hollow, transparent rollers; and the source of disinfecting radiation includes a plurality of lamps, each housed in a respective one of the trans parent rollers. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150310950 | MOBILE UVA CURING SYSTEM FOR COLLISION AND COSMETIC REPAIR OF AUTOMOBILES - A mobile radiation system is provided. The mobile radiation system comprises a mobile radiation device coupled to a control unit; a radiation blocker having an adaptor opening for receiving said mobile radiation device when said mobile radiation device is in a seated position on said radiation blocker; and a mobile carrier comprising a first compartment for housing said radiation blocker, a second compartment for housing said control unit, and a carrier motion device. The adaptor opening can dimensionally fit the mobile radiation device to block radiations from the mobile radiation device when said mobile radiation device is in the seated position. The mobile radiation device can produce radiation having peak radiation wavelength in a range of from about 250 nm to about 450 nm and can have a peak irradiation power in a range of from about 0.5 W/cm | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150323443 | ADJUSTABLE CABINET FOR BIOLOGICAL TEST - An adjustable cabinet includes a machine and a transparent top board. The machine has a case and a light module, wherein the case is provided with a sample table and a slot; the light module emits light to the sample table of the case. The top board has a first side and a second side at opposite sides thereof, wherein the top board has a main portion and a first insert portion connected to an end of the main portion, and the first insert portion is detachably inserted into the slot of the case. With either the first or the second side facing the sample table, the angle formed between the main portion and the sample table is different. Whereby, the cabinet is more compatible for researchers of different body types, and the top board can be avoided from being scraped. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20150335774 | Intravenous Pole System - An intravenous pole with individually adjustable ring support members, a freely rotating slip ring with a plurality of electrical plug receptacles, an ultraviolet radiation source, and a wireless recharging system. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160083131 | SHIELD AND ELECTRON BEAM CONTAINER STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT - Provided is a shield used for container sterilization equipment that inserts, from the mouth of a container (B), an irradiation nozzle (En) having an exit window (Ew) on the distal end of the irradiation nozzle (En) and sterilizes the inner surface of the container (B), the irradiation nozzle (En) being surrounded by composite shields (Wi, Wo). A composite shield block ( | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160175896 | SANITIZING DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160193378 | OPHTHALMIC LENS DISINFECTING BASE | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160251099 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION UNIT FOR PROCESSING FOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL | 09-01-2016 |
| 20170234794 | LIGHT AND SHUTTER FOR A SAMPLE ANALYZER | 08-17-2017 |
