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| 20080199353 | Ultraviolet Sanitization In Pharmacy Environments - Systems and methods to reduce bioburden on at least a portion of a fluid transfer port include supplying a dose of radiation to the portion in optical communication with at least one source of radiation. In an illustrative example, a medical container, such as a vial or IV bag, receives a dose of ultraviolet (UV) energy substantially at a predetermined region of a fluid transfer site. In some examples, such a sanitization process may precede a fluid transfer operation in which a fluid is transferred into or out of the medical container by passing through the sanitized region. Such fluid transfers may be used in automated or semi-automated pharmaceutical processes, such as drug reconstitution. Various embodiments may further include one or more seal assemblies, each seal assembly having an aperture through which the radiation dose is supplied from the source to a controlled region on the fluid transfer port. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080199354 | HAND SANITIZER/STERILIZER - A germicidal system and method for deactivating pathogens on the surface of a bodily extremity protected by a prophylactic covering substantially opaque to UV-C radiation. The device includes an enclosure having one or more openings through which the extremity can be inserted. The enclosure contains a radiation source configured to produce germicidal radiation having a wavelength of about 253.7 nm. The openings are configured relative to the radiation source such that the inserted extremity is in close proximity to the radiation source. The prophylactic covered extremity is preferably a gloved hand thereby sanitizing the surface of the glove. The extremity inserted is preferably exposed for a predetermined period of time to ensure a desired level of sanitization. Optionally, the device can include an orientation detector to determine the position of the user's hand and the spread of the user's fingers, and a surface detector to determine whether the user's hand is covered by a glove. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080206095 | MICRO-ORGANISM REDUCTION IN LIQUID BY USE OF A METAL HALIDE ULTRAVIOLET LAMP - A method and apparatus for disinfection/pasteurization of fluids. There is provided a mercury/gallium metal halide ultraviolet lamp enclosed within an ozone free metallic doped quartz envelope, an ozone free, metallic doped quartz enclosure for the lamp, an in-line stationary spiral or internal thread of single or multiple leads surrounding the enclosure, and a containment vessel having an inlet, an outlet and a chamber in fluid communication therewith defining a flow path for fluid to be disinfected/pasteurized. The lamp is operated at a wavelength range from about 100 nanometers to about 400 nanometers to introduce multiband ultraviolet radiation and minimal heat into the fluid with the enclosure preventing build up of ozone. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080213128 | Use of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation in Health Care Environments - A method of sterilizing a hospital room to at least 99.99% sterility is described which employs UV/ozone sterilization. A method of sterilizing sink-traps using UV radiation is described. A method utilizing UV/ozone sterilization and sink-trap sterilization by UV radiation for sterilization of an environment is also described. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080213129 | NON-LINEAR UV LIGHT SOURCES FOR DISINFECTION - The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for disinfecting of components of an HVAC system. At least one non-linear UV light source is positioned within the HVAC system. A non-linear UV light source can include but is not limited to a spherical bulb lamp or a circular lamp. Non-linear UV light sources are positioned about desired HVAC components to deliver UV light to the surface of those components thereby preventing unwanted biological growth. A plurality of non-linear light sources can be positioned throughout the HVAC system including about a heating or cooling coil apparatus, an air moving apparatus such as a fan positioned within an air duct and/or within the air duct to disinfect air flow passing through the air duct. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080226496 | Systemic Method For Proximity Hygiene and Device With Low-Temperature Sanitizing Chamber in Particular For Food Products - The invention concerns a fast systemic method for low-temperature (athermal) sanitizing in confined chamber, under modified atmosphere, in turbulent conditions by combined production of a highly germicidal ionic chain acting simultaneously on the hydric flux (water) and the aeraulic flux (air), operating under controlled temperature, for killing pathogenic germs and toxins. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080267815 | CLEANING APPARATUS FOR EXPOSURE APPARATUS AND EXPOSURE APPARATUS - A cleaning apparatus for an exposure apparatus that projects a pattern of an exposing mask onto a substrate with first light through an optical element is provided. The cleaning apparatus cleans the optical element with second light having a wavelength different from that of the first light, and includes a recording part configured to record information on exposure history of the exposure apparatus, and an information producing part configured to produce information on a cumulative irradiation light amount of the second light at each of regions in a predetermined cleaning area on the optical element, based on the information on the exposure history. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080267816 | Optical element contamination preventing method and optical element contamination preventing device of extreme ultraviolet light source - Solid tin (Sn) is used as a target, a CO | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080286145 | System and methods for self-decontaminating a surface - A system for self-decontaminating a surface of an object is disclosed herein. The system includes a light emitting member and photocatalytic material which can be mounted on or within the object to be decontaminated. Activation of the system releases an oxidizing agent effective in deactivating chemically or biologically active agents at or near the surface. The system is robust, non-destructive, can be activated on demand, and does not require regeneration or expose a user to harmful materials such as UV irradiation. Also disclosed are objects containing the system, methods for self-decontaminating objects using the system, and methods for fabricating self-decontaminating surfaces on an object. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080286146 | Cooling means with a cooling space - A cooling apparatus with a cooling space which is especially suited for storing perishable foods is given. In the cooling apparatus there is a UV radiation source which is suited to emitting electromagnetic radiation from the ultraviolet region, and in its operation the cooling space is irradiated with this radiation. Via the electromagnetic radiation it is fundamentally possible to kill microorganisms such as bacteria and molds and thus to disinfect the refrigerator and the free surfaces contained in the cooling space as well as the air of the cooling space. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080310996 | Germicidal Floor System (GFS) - A device for cleaning feet, socks, or shoes comprises a housing, a target surface, and at least one ultraviolet light source. The target surface is supported by the housing and is adapted to be walked upon by an individual. The at least one ultraviolet light source is supported by the housing and adapted to direct ultraviolet light waves onto the target surface such that the ultraviolet light waves interact with the feet of the individual walking upon the target surface. The light waves kill or deactivate harmful germs or transmissible diseases disposed on the target surface, or carried by the feet or the socks of the individual, thereby preventing the harmful germs from spreading and causing harm to other individuals or animals. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090004050 | Fluid disinfection apparatus and method - An apparatus for disinfecting fluids comprises a thin flow channel | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090053102 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NONINVASIVE ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC IMAGING (ECGI) - Noninvasive systems and methods are provided for determining electrical activity for a heart of a living being. A processor is configured to meshlessly compute data that represents heart electrical activity from a set of noninvasively measured body surface electrical potentials. This is accomplished using data that describes a geometric relationship between a plurality of locations corresponding to where the body surface electrical potentials were measured and the heart. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090081075 | METHOD OF STERILIZATION AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS - A highly versatile method of a sterilization and a sterilization apparatus, in which objects with poor heat resistance that are to be sterilized, such as plastic products, can be sterilized without incurring thermal damage, with such a strong sterilization power that spores can be killed. A treatment chamber is filled with a treatment gas containing HCHO, and any sterilization objects placed in the treatment chamber are sterilized. During sterilization, while maintaining the interior of the treatment chamber at a pre-determined temperature (T | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090110594 | DISH WASHER WITH UV STERILIZATION DEVICE THEREIN - A dish washer and a control method thereof are disclosed. The dish washer includes a UV sterilization device ( | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090117000 | Air Sterilization Apparatus - An air sterilization apparatus for sterilizing air that can include a fan assembly, which may be mounted in an upper-part of a room, and a UVC lamp to emit a UVGI field. The air sterilization apparatus may direct air across the UVGI field to sterilize the air. A baffle may also be provided to shield the eyes of occupants of the room from UVC energy contained in the UVGI field. The air sterilization apparatus may also include an illuminator lamp to provide illumination to a room. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090117001 | Event-triggered ultraviolet light sterilization of surfaces - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve event-controlled self-sterilization of contact regions on articles or fixtures. A self-sterilizing article structure, in response to a contact event, allows sterilizing UV energy to controllably flow from a UV generator within the article to a portion of the contact region. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090123331 | UV STERILIZATION OF USER INTERFACE FOMITES - Techniques for sterilizing a fomite are disclosed. A UV sterilization apparatus includes a housing for enveloping a fomite inside the housing. The housing is composed of a material that prevents transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet range. Attached to the housing is a closure element, and the closure element is also composed of a material that prevents transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the UV range but allows transmission of electromagnetic RADIATION in the visual range. An ultraviolet light source is attached to an internal surface of the housing or an internal surface of the closure element, and the light source sterilizes the fomite enclosed inside the housing by transmitting ultraviolet electromagnetic radiation towards the fomite. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090129974 | Air quality enhancing ceiling paddle fan - A ceiling paddle fan fixture for improving the quality of the air in the room and various methods of enhancing room air quality, with particular application in public spaces such as hospitals, health care institutions, dormitories, schools and offices. A UV-C source and an air mover are combined in a single fixture which uses a low intensity UV-C source and a paddle ceiling fan to significantly increase the mixing of the treated with the untreated room air. Sterilization of room air is achieved by the passage of a high volume of air at a relatively slow speed through a relatively low intensity UV-C field. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090155121 | Method for Irradiating Thrombocyte Concentrates in Flexible Containers With Ultra-Violet Light - The invention relates to a method for inactivating pathogens such as bacteria and viruses and/or leucocytes in thrombocyte concentrations by irradiation in flexible containers with ultra-violet light using agitation. The blood product is packaged in a flexible bag to permit the intermixing of the fluid by agitation (tilting, rotation, translation). This is also promoted by the filling of the bag to a maximum 30% of the filling capacity. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20090162245 | HANDHELD GAMING MACHINE SANITITZING SYSTEM - A sanitizing system for a handheld gaming device is provided. The sanitizing system comprising a housing, a door, a gas supply, and a control system. The housing defines at least a chamber, a gas inlet aperture, and an opening for receiving the handheld gaming device. The door is configured to seal the opening. The gas supply comprises a sanitizing gas and is connected to the gas inlet aperture. The control system is configured to selectively introduce gas from the gas supply into the chamber. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090185953 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a system for water treatment. The system includes a chamber, a UV light source, and a housing. The chamber has an inlet for receiving ozone mixed water and a transparent portion configured to allow UV light to pass. The UV light source has a protective shell that comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions configured to pass UV light at a first and second wavelength, respectively. The housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, the housing configured to secure the UV source and to receive a portion of the chamber, wherein the UV source and the chamber is affixed to the housing such that the transparent portion of the chamber is exposed to the first portion of the protective shell, thereby exposing the ozone mixed water to UV light with the first wavelength, and wherein the second wavelength convert oxygen molecules from the air inlet into ozone molecules. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090232701 | Robotic Pool Cleaner with Internal Ultraviolet Water Sterilization - A pool cleaning apparatus for cleaning the bottom and sidewalls of a swimming pool has an exterior housing through which water is circulated and at least one source of water-sterilizing ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the form of a straight,—circular and/or curvilinear tube that is positioned on the interior of the housing so that the amount of any bacteria in the water circulated past the UV radiation source is reduced. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090252646 | STERILIZATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GAMING EQUIPMENT - Enclosures that include light generating sterilization sources and conveying systems for sterilizing gaming items are disclosed. Also disclosed are gaming equipment or tables having user interface portions coated or treated with a photo-catalyst for maintaining sterility of the user interface. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20090257912 | Self-Sterilizing Input Device - A system and method for sterilizing a surface on an input device is disclosed. A chamber is configured to enclose an input device such as a keyboard and is configured to be switched between an open and a closed state. A drive unit may be provided to switch the chamber between states. In an embodiment, the drive unit may include a motor. A sensor provides a signal to a controller when the chamber is the closed state and the controller actuates a UV light. In an embodiment, the controller actuates the drive unit and the UV light in response to a trigger. In an embodiment, the trigger may be provided from a change in state in a computer coupled to the input device. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090269240 | Fluid Purification Device and Fluid Purification Method - A fluid purification device capable of exerting high disinfection/purification functions by a simple structure is provided, and a fluid purification device capable of suppressing, for example, generation of noise and high-voltage charging upon disinfection/purification of a fluid to be treated composed of liquid such as water is provided. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090274576 | System and method for container sterilization using UV light source - Packaging materials and containers may be treated with sterilization dosages internally and externally using monochromatic, continuous wave, high-intensity, incoherent light in single and/or multiple light source configurations. The treatment systems and methods preserve physical and performance properties of the packaging/container while achieving a desired level of sterilization. The sterilized materials may be adapted for extended shelf life (ESL) products. The disclosed treatment systems and methods may also be used for sterilization of food and beverage products (either prepackaged or post packaged), medicines, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, infusion products, clinical and/or non-clinical solutions and systems, enteral and/or parenteral solutions and systems, and the like. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090280028 | Package For Meidcal Device - This invention provides a medical device container comprising thermoplastic materials wherein said container is transmissive over substantially all of the surface area of said container to greater than 30% of the radiation in the range of 240 to 280 nm which impinges upon said container, and wherein said container is impervious to microorganisms. The preferred medical device container houses a contact lens. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100028201 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING AND DISINFECTING AIR AND SURFACES AND PROTECTING A ZONE FROM EXTERNAL MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION - This invention relates to a method, process and apparatus for disinfecting and sterilizing all types of surfaces contaminated with microorganisms and toxic substances to render both inactive. Furthermore, this invention relates to both a method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or sterilizing breathable air and then using this air to protect a confined space from external contamination. The apparatus consists of a new ultra-violet (NUV) source that is more effective than mercury based 254 nm light for destroying DNA of virus, bacteria, spores and cists. It is most effective in breaking chemical bonds in toxic gases and Biotoxins that are useful to terrorists. It is combined with other apparatus that remove particulates and byproducts sometimes produced by the NUV source and maintains positive pressure of the confined space so as to prevent the influx of air from outside the protected zone. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100061887 | Ultraviolet Sterilizer for Cosmetic Applicators - An ultraviolet sterilizer and method of use thereof are disclosed for rapidly and conveniently sterilizing the end of a tubular cosmetic applicator, such as an eyeliner pencil or a lipstick. A hole in the sterilizer allows an end of the cosmetic applicator to be inserted for sterilization. A hole blocking mechanism, such as an iris, can be included, and can be automatically activated by a sensor when an applicator is inserted through the hole. Some embodiments are battery powered and portable, and some of these are wearable by a strap or attachable to a belt. Various embodiments include a brush bristle manipulating structure and/or an ultrasonic source to agitate and expose contaminants during sterilization. Embodiments are able to kill 99 percent of accessible bacteria after a 10 second exposure. Some embodiments further include a drawer or other access mechanism that allows one or more complete applicators to be simultaneously sterilized. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100104471 | Mobile disinfectant device and methods - Ultraviolet light is an effective sterilization agent. Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide indications to a user of how much sterilizing light is required for a given sterilization goal and how much light has been applied to a surface towards that goal. Users can move the devices across a target surface as needed to sterilize or disinfect the surface, with the device tracking the dosage applied to the surface. One embodiment of a mobile device that comprises an ultraviolet C (UVC) light source, a distance detector, an indicator, and a microprocessor that receives data from the distance detector for calculating an intensity of the light from the source on a target surface and for calculating a dosage of the light on the surface to provide a signal to the indicator when a predetermined dosage is achieved. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100143188 | UV STERILIZER - A UV steriliser for oral appliances comprising, (a) a base including a UV source, (b) a lid, and (c) an appliance holder intermediate the lid and the base, the appliance holder being adapted to hold the oral appliance adjacent the UV source, wherein pressure exerted on the appliance holder can activate the UV source. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100166600 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION - According to embodiments of the invention, a selective ultraviolet disinfection method is provided. The method includes selecting operating parameters for an ultraviolet disinfection process of flowing liquid carrying first and second types of entities to affect the first type of entities while the second type of entities remains intact, illuminating the liquid with ultraviolet light according to the operating parameters and continuously adjusting the operating parameters based on real-time measurements of ultraviolet transmission and flow rate of the liquid. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100166601 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR USE OF MIXING ELEMENTS IN WASTEWATER / RECYCLE WATER UV DISINFECTION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for mixing at least one fluid flowing through a fluid system using ultraviolet light to control organisms. Ultraviolet lamps are positioned in the fluid flow and arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements are arranged at spaced intervals along the length of each lamp, wherein the plurality of arrays of triangularly shaped mixing elements create four vortices surrounding each elongated member forming a square array of vortices. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100178199 | Marine Air Purification System - An air purification unit for use in a boat includes a housing having an ultra-violet lamp capable of emitting electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength in the range of 315 nm to 400 nm, a titanium dioxide coating on an inside surface of the housing, and a titanium dioxide sleeve disposed over the lamp. Air entering the unit is purified by the hydroxyl radicals created by the reaction of the ultra-violet light and the titanium dioxide. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100178200 | IRRADIATION APPARATUS FOR INACTIVATING PATHOGENS AND/OR LEUKOCYTES IN A BIOLOGICAL FLUID AND PROCESS - The invention relates to an irradiation apparatus for inactivating pathogens and/or leukocytes in a biological fluid such as a platelet suspension and/or plasma comprising: a casing ( | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100178201 | IN-LINE TREATMENT OF LIQUIDS AND GASES BY LIGHT IRRADIATION - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a liquid disinfection device. The device may include a pipeline to hold flowing liquid to be treated with light radiation where the pipeline having walls made of light-transparent material and surrounded by air, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and one or more windows adapted for the transmission of light into the pipeline. The device may further include one or more light sources positioned externally to the pipeline to generate light to be transmitted through the window into the flowing liquid within the pipeline and a reflector to reflect light generated by the one or more light sources through respective windows into the flowing liquid within the pipeline, wherein the reflected light strikes the walls of the pipeline at angles of incidence greater than a critical angle for total internal reflection to enable the total internal reflection. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100209294 | ULTRAVIOLET PHOTOREACTOR FOR THE PURIFICATION OF FLUIDS - In order to disinfect and to detoxify a fluid, a photoreactor contains at least two light sources. One light source activates the catalytic function of a semiconductor material in the fluid to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the fluid, such as by breaking down organic contaminants into non-toxic compounds. A second light source acts directly on living biological entities to sterilize or kill them and thereby disinfect the fluid, and can also serve to activate a semiconductor photocatalyst that in turn causes further damage to biological contaminants. The semiconductor photocatalyst is desirably attached to an optically transmitting fiber substrate in the fluid. The second light source in one embodiment is external to the fluid and illuminates the photocatalyst through transmitting surfaces in a fluid containment vessel. The light sources can comprise respective sets of plural LEDs. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100247374 | DEVICE FOR MAKING A LIQUID SAFE BY ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION AT THE DISPENSING POINT AND METHOD FOR MAKING A LIQUID SAFE - The invention relates to a device for making a liquid safe, that comprises a sterilizer including an ultraviolet lamp, and a sensor for measuring the ultraviolet radiation and connected to an electronic board. An actuator is connected to the electronic board driving the opening of an electrovalve in order to dispense or stop dispensing the liquid, said electrovalve being provided upstream from the sterilizer relative to the liquid flow direction. The electronic board controls the opening of the electrovalve when the sensor measures an ultraviolet amount higher than a predetermined threshold for a given amount of liquid. The device is further fitted with a flow rate adjustment means adapted to the predetermined threshold. The invention also relates to a method for implementing said device. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100266446 | HANDS AND FOREARMS SANITIZER - A hand sanitizer having first and second compartments in which the first compartment includes an access permitting user's hands and forearms to be inserted and an ozone generator for sanitizing the hands. The second compartment houses an ultraviolet source for converting ozone present in said second compartment into molecular oxygen and includes also an access permitting user's hands and forearms to be inserted. The ozone concentration in the first compartment is maintained at a predetermined level. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110020175 | APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING ORAL APPLIANCES - An apparatus for sanitizing oral appliances is provided. The apparatus includes a housing movable between open and closed positions, at least one ultraviolet light source for emitting one or more sanitization means within the sanitizing chamber, and at least one power source for powering the ultraviolet light source. In the open position the housing allows insertion of the appliance, and in the closed position the housing defines a sanitizing chamber. The apparatus may include an appliance suspension system. The apparatus may include a reflective interior surface provided on at least a portion of the sanitizing chamber. The ultraviolet light source may be adapted to generate ozone within the sanitizing chamber. The apparatus may include control circuitry connecting the ultraviolet light source to the power source for the purpose of activating and deactivating the ultraviolet light source. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110038754 | Bottle, system and method for sterilizing a liquid - A bottle, a system and a method sterilize a liquid. The bottle has an interior to hold the liquid and an ultraviolet light emitting lamp that extends into the interior. A cord may be attached to the bottle so that pulling the cord may power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp and/or charge a battery used to power the ultraviolet light emitting lamp. The bottle may have a status light that indicates that the ultraviolet light emitting lamp may have an amount of power equal to or greater than a threshold value, such as, for example, an amount of power necessary for the ultraviolet light emitting lamp to operate for ninety seconds. The bottle may have a removable lid located opposite to the ultraviolet light emitting lamp. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110044848 | GERMICIDAL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING OBJECTS - A germicidal apparatus for sterilizing at least one object, including at least one ultraviolet (UV) emitting unit which emits UV light onto at least one object; one or more spraying units which spray at least one chemical onto at least one object, wherein the UV light and at least one chemical sterilize the at least one object. There are disclosed methods for sterilizing at least one object, including a method including emitting ultraviolet (UV) light onto the at least one object; and applying at least one chemical to the at least one object. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110076188 | IN-LINE UV-GERMICIDAL DEVICE FOR FLUID MEDIA - The invention relates to a device for the sterilization of ballast water on ships by means of UV radiation, with a pump line by means of which ballast water can be taken up and discharged, wherein the pump line is passed through by a number of UV-transparent sheath pipes arranged one behind another in the direction of the pump line and in which UV radiators are arranged for the emission of UV radiation into the pump line and sheath pipes arranged one behind another in the circumferential direction of the pump line are offset by an angle α in relation to one another. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110081274 | UV disinfectant device for biofilm flow cell - A UV (ultraviolet) light disinfectant apparatus useful with a biofilm flow cell for in-line, non-invasive disinfecting of medium flow to and from the flow cell is provided. The disinfectant apparatus includes a UV chamber having a UV light source therein and one or more UV light-transmissive tubes that extend through the UV chamber and through which the fluid medium flows through the UV chamber for exposure to UV light for purposes of disinfectation. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110085937 | Method and Apparatus of Sterilization Using Monochromatic UV Radiation Source - This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the D | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110097239 | DEVICE FOR STERILIZING CONTAINER CLOSURES - The invention relates to a device ( | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110104004 | SPORT BALL SANITIZER - An apparatus for sanitizing a sport ball includes a container that receives the sport ball and at least one germicidal light source coupled to the container. The at least one germicidal light source emits germicidal wavelength light onto the sport ball within the container during operation of the apparatus. Alternatively, the apparatus includes a germicidal light-transparent receptacle that receives the sport ball and a plurality of germicidal light sources coupled to the germicidal light-transparent receptacle. The plurality of germicidal light sources emit germicidal wavelength light, at least in part through the germicidal light-transparent receptacle, onto each location on the surface of the ball for at least a predetermined intensity-time. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110135536 | Plasma processing apparatus - This invention concerns with the plasma inactivating method and processor that can inactivate the surface of the object without causing the degradation inside of it. The inactivation of toxins on the surface of the object proceeds as removing the toxins by nitriding or oxidizing the toxins by the following triple effects, the sharp pulsed electric field by the supply of the electric pulses, the generated N-radicals (N*) contained inside of the plasma in the surrounding gases composed mainly by N | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110223058 | Structure, Synthesis, and Applications for Oligo Phenylene Ethynylenes - Novel compounds generally referred to herein as cationic oligomeric phenylene ethynylenes (OPEs), methods of synthesizing OPEs and various uses for the OPEs are described. The compounds can be synthesized in both symmetrical (S-OPE) and non-symmetrical (N-OPE) forms. Suitable uses include sensor and biocidal applications. Reusable structures incorporating the OPEs that are able to capture and release biological species of interest are also described. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110243789 | Flexible Ultraviolet LED Sanitizing Apparatus - A sanitizing apparatus in a flexible configuration that uses ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted from light emitting diodes (LEDs) may be folded or rolled for storage and transport. A piecewise flexible sanitizing apparatus may be formed with hinged or otherwise rotationally joined panels, and provides the ability to sanitize a variety of objects beneath enclosure panels. A continuous flexible sanitizing apparatus with an enclosure panel formed of flexible material may be folded or rolled and may be used with a support structure to treat taller objects. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110256019 | SELF-STERILIZING USER INPUT DEVICE - Technologies are described herein for providing sterilization of a touchscreen or other tactile input surface of a user input device. A self-sterilizing user input device includes a touchscreen for receiving tactile user input and an ultraviolet (UV) light source that emits UV light onto a touchscreen at a sterilization wavelength. A controller selectively activates and deactivates the UV light source according to whether a user is at or near the user input device. According to one aspect, the user input device includes a backlight to illuminate the touchscreen. The UV light source is positioned with the backlight to provide the UV light from a rear side of the touchscreen. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110256020 | Method and an Apparatus for Sterilizing Packaging Material - A method and an apparatus for sterilizing packaging material for use in packaging for protein containing products, such as food products or medical drugs. The packaging material is sterilized by irradiating it using a beam of ionizing radiation, such as an electron beam or a beam of gamma rays. Afterwards, the packaging material is processed in such a manner that protein reactive substances or compounds formed in the packaging material during the irradiation step are at least partly removed or rendered inreactive with respect to proteins. The processing step may advantageously be performed by heating the packaging material. Preferably, the processing step involves accelerating diffusion from the packaging material of protein reactive substances or compounds. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110268607 | Reduced Temperature Sterilization of Stents - Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110274581 | MOBILE UV STERILIZATION UNIT FOR FIELDS AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110274582 | MOBILE UV STERILIZATION UNIT FOR FIELDS AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110280763 | LIGHT-ACTIVATED DISINFECTION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to ultraviolet light-activated disinfectants, and more particularly to a light-activated disinfection system for contact lens disinfection. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110286883 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTING DEVICE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - Disinfecting devices and related methods are provided that apply germicidal ultraviolet light to disinfect dispensing components of food and beverage dispensers. A disinfecting holster for a bar gun includes a support surface configured to interface with a bar gun to support the bar gun when stowed in the holster, a housing coupled with the support surface and surrounding a dispensing nozzle of the bar gun when the bar gun is stowed in the holster, and an ultraviolet light source configured to emit germicidal ultraviolet light onto the nozzle. The housing substantially contains the ultraviolet light within the housing during the application of the ultraviolet light to the dispensing nozzle. The ultraviolet light can be periodically applied to maintain the nozzle in a disinfected state. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110293470 | CONJUGATED POLYELECTROLYTE CAPSULES: LIGHT ACTIVATED ANTIMICROBIALS - Hollow conjugated polyelectrolyte (HCPE) microcapsules contain at least one conjugated polyelectrolyte and at least one other polyelectrolyte of complementary charge and the microcapsule has a hollow core. The conjugated polyelectrolyte is a polymer with a multiplicity of charged repeating units where a portion of the charged repeating units form a pi-conjugated sequence. The complementary polyelectrolyte is a polymer with a complementary charged repeating unit to the charged repeating units of the conjugated polyelectrolyte. The HCPE microcapsules can be formed by successively coating a sacrificial core with alternating layers of complementary polyelectrolytes, at least one of which is a conjugated polyelectrolyte. The sacrificial core can be removed to form the hollow center of a HCPE microcapsule. The HCPE microcapsules can be contacted with a medium containing microbes where the HCPE microcapsules associate with the microbes and efficiently kill the microbes when irradiated with light or other electromagnetic radiation. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110293471 | Method and Apparatus of Sterilization Using Monochromic UV Radiation Source - This invention provides a process of sterilizing a medical device, and preferably the contents of a sealed container which comprises said medical device, comprising the step of exposing said medical device to monochromatic ultraviolet radiation whereby the D | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110305597 | UV STERILIZATION OF CONTAINERS - Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, and more particularly systems, devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container used in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also systems, UV devices, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120045363 | Portable sterilization device for footwear utilizing germicidal UV-C radiation - A portable sterilization device using direct UV-C radiation to sterilize the bottom of footwear from known, multiple sources of contamination including bacteria and viruses. This portable device will offer a safe sterilization method for the general public, both in-home and in commercial use. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120063952 | UV RESISTANT CLEAR LAMINATES - A multilayer construct includes a fluoropolymer first layer; a UV resistant fluoropolymer adhesive layer, and a third layer, wherein the fluoropolymer adhesive layer is between the first and third layers. The adhesive layer can optionally include an ultraviolet radiation absorber. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120070339 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION OF OIL FIELD PROCESS WATER - Methods and systems for inactivating | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120093688 | MOBILE DISINFECTANT DEVICE AND METHODS - Methods, devices, and materials that include, in certain embodiments, a mobile device, movable across a surface by a user, that provides ultraviolet light for a process of sanitizing or sterilizing the surface that comprises an ultraviolet light source for illuminating the surface with the ultraviolet light to thereby sanitize or sterilize the surface. The device may include a movement sensor operatively coupled to a microprocessor that receives movement data from the movement sensor, and an indicator that is operatively coupled to the microprocessor, with the microprocessor comprising programming to perform a comparison of the calculated dosage to a predetermined dosage, wherein the microprocessor, based on the comparison, controls the indicator to provide instructions to the user. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120107173 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL AGENT DECONTAMINATION - A system and method for decontamination of chemical and biological agents over terrain in an outdoor environment is provided that utilizes ultraviolet radiation to break up hydrogen peroxide into radical species that interact with chemical and biological agents to render them harmless. In a preferred embodiment, peroxide is dispersed in a contaminated area and the peroxide is then exposed to ultraviolet radiation that causes the peroxide to dissociate into radical species. The interaction of the radical species formed by the peroxide dissociation with the chemical and biological agents renders them useless. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120114524 | Surface Decontamination of Prefilled Containers in Secondary Packaging - Methods and systems for the terminal sterilization and surface decontamination of prefilled containers containing sensitive drug products, such as biotech drug products that are otherwise temperature or radiation sensitive, and thus not suitable for terminal sterilization by classical methods involving steam or gamma rays. The methods and systems are especially suited for prefilled containers in secondary packaging. Methods include terminal sterilization by exposing prefilled containers in secondary packaging to tunable-beta radiation and further include terminal sterilization by exposing prefilled containers to controllable vaporized-hydrogen peroxide, including application of measures to reduce or prevent diffusion of vaporized-hydrogen peroxide into prefilled containers. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120121458 | METHODS FOR ERADICATING BEDBUGS USING ULTRAVIOLET C AND PHOTO CATALYTIC OXIDATION - Methods for eradicating bedbugs through the combined use of ultraviolet C (UVC) photons and photo catalytic oxidation (PCO) include spraying infested areas with titanium dioxide (TiO | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120134879 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION PROCESS AND APPARATUS - A water/wastewater treatment apparatus combines photo catalytic oxidation (PCO) with ultraviolet C (UVC) disinfection, resulting in significantly increasing organism kills from up to log 2 to up to log4. In addition, PCO destruction of organic compounds and its super hydrophilicity reduces or eliminates the potential of quartz sleeve fouling. The quartz sleeve of the present invention includes a nano-layer of titanium dioxide (TiO | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120141322 | UV SANITIZATION AND STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - An ultraviolet sanitation and sterilization apparatus having one or more of the disclosed structural, functional, and/or ornamental characteristics. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120141323 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UV SANITIZATION AND STERILIZATION - Systems and methods for operating a UV source at maximum output are described herein. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120156094 | Hand Sanitizer/Sterilizer - Disclosed are a germicidal system and method for deactivating pathogens on the surface of a bodily extremity protected by a prophylactic covering substantially opaque to UV-C radiation. The device includes an enclosure having one or more openings through which the extremity can be inserted. The enclosure contains a radiation source configured to produce germicidal radiation having a wavelength of about 253.7 nm. The openings are configured relative to the radiation source such that the inserted extremity is in close proximity to the radiation source. The prophylactic covered extremity is preferably a gloved hand thereby sanitizing the surface of the glove. The extremity inserted is preferably exposed for a predetermined period of time to ensure a desired level of sanitization. Optionally, the device can include detectors to determine the position of the hand, the spread of the fingers, and whether the hand is covered by a glove. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120189492 | FULLERENE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PHOTOCHEMICAL PURIFICATION - In various embodiments, the present disclosure describes fullerene derivatives that are capable of photocatalytically generating reactive oxygen species in the presence of ultraviolet and/or visible light. In some embodiments, the fullerene derivatives are aminofullerenes containing a plurality of amine-terminated moieties covalently bonded to the fullerene cage. The fullerene derivatives may optionally be covalently bonded to a substrate surface for use in photocatalytic disinfection systems for removing various contaminants including, for example, bacteria, viruses, protozoa and chemical pollutants. Methods using the present fullerene and aminofullerene derivatives in various purification processes are also described herein. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120195791 | Method for Deactivating Undesired Contaminations in Leech Extracts - The present invention provides a method for inactivating viruses and/or bacteria in medicinal-leech extracts by means of electromagnetic radiation. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120230867 | SANITIZATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the devices may be in a tilted position when not in uses. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120315186 | MOBILE UV STERILIZATION UNIT FOR FIELDS AND METHOD THEREOF - A mobile ultraviolet sterilization vehicle. A plurality of UV lamps are removably mounted to a wheeled vehicle. A plurality of tines and a brush are mounted to the vehicle extending across the width thereof and into the supporting surface to position the supporting surface to receive the UV light. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120321509 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING LUMENS OF DEVICES - The invention relates to an assembly for disinfecting/sterilizing surfaces and lumens of a device with a light source which emits disinfecting/sterilizing light. The assembly comprises a device ( | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130004367 | SANITIZATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A sanitization apparatus having ultraviolet sanitization in an enclosed container to kill bacteria and other disease carrying organisms. A horizontal or vertical sanitization unit dimensioned to fit objects of varying sizes is provided. An ultraviolet source within the sanitization unit irradiates an object with UV light which, in one embodiment generates ozone gas, thereby killing any microorganisms that might reside on the object that is being sanitized. The ultraviolet light may be installed in either the base or the cover of the sanitization unit. The base and the cover may include reflective surfaces to allow ultraviolet light to reflect and reach different angles and sides of an object that is being sanitized. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130022495 | Sterilization Techniques for Surgical Instruments - A surgical system includes a surgical instrument, a generator, and a sterilization case. The surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly adapted to connect to a source of energy. The generator is configured to couple to the surgical instrument to supply energy to the end effector assembly of the surgical instrument. The sterilization case is configured to retain the surgical instrument therein and is configured to couple to the generator. The generator is further configured to supply energy to the sterilization case when coupled thereto to sterilize the surgical instrument disposed therein. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130045132 | DISINFECTING TOUCH-BASED SCREEN AUTOMATICALLY - A UV and visible light transparent film material is secured onto or within a touch-based screen to automatically disinfect the external surface. UV light is emitted from a UV light source into an edge of the transparent film material in order to transfer the UV light through the transparent film material while remaining in the transparent film material through total internal reflection effect. Some UV light exits the transparent film material at points of contact to disinfect fingertips and immediate surrounding areas through the frustrated total internal reflection effect. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130045133 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR COMMERCE MEDIA STERILIZATION - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for preventing the contraction of the causative agents of infectious diseases, such as, for example, bacteria and viruses by way of the most common public activities, via the interaction of commerce and the exchange of monetary goods. More specifically, the invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for sterilizing commerce media using the germicidal properties of ultraviolet light and/or ozone. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130052079 | STERILIZING COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING PHOSPHORS FOR CONVERTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION TO UVC RADIATION AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - There is disclosed a composition for converting electromagnetic energy to ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, the composition comprising at least one phosphor capable of converting an initial electromagnetic energy (A) to an electromagnetic energy (B) comprising UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, and an organic or inorganic media containing said phosphor. There is also a method of sterilizing an article by exposing it to UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength for a time sufficient to deactivate or kill at least one microorganism and/or for a time sufficient to inhibit abnormal cell growth within the body, when said composition is in an implantable medical device. A method of coating an article with such compositions is also disclosed. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130078142 | Method and Apparatus for Sterilization of Medical Instruments and Devices by Ultraviolet Sterilization - An object is sterilized with ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation having a wavelength from about 235 nm to about 295 nm. An advantageous wavelength for the UV-C radiation is about 253.7 nm. The object is inserted into a container, which is then sealed. At least a portion of the container is substantially transparent to UV-C radiation over the wavelengths of interest. The container and object are placed into a UV-C irradiation device and are irradiated for an exposure time with UV-C radiation having a predetermined intensity. The exposure time is determined such that a predetermined portion of user-specified pathogens disposed on the object is inactivated. Technical sterilization (99.9999% inactivation) can be attained with relatively short exposure times. The container can be a flexible pouch or a rigid kit. Suitable materials that are substantially transparent to UV-C radiation over the wavelengths of interest include quartz, borosilicate glass, cyclic olefin copolymer, and fluoropolymer. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130101461 | Foot/Footwear Sterilization System - A foot/shoe sanitizing system includes a housing having at least one opening and a set of foot/shoe support bars coupled to the housing in proximity to the at least one opening. The foot/shoe support bars support a foot or shoe placed through the opening(s). At least one ultraviolet emitting device is supported within the housing beneath the set of foot/shoe support bars. The ultraviolet emitting devices direct ultraviolet light around and/or through the set of foot/shoe support bars towards the foot or shoe placed on the foot/shoe support bars. The ultraviolet emitting devices are controllably powered by a source of power to emit ultraviolet light. In a preferred embodiment, the ultraviolet emitting device emits light that includes short wavelength ultraviolet light, causing the formation of ozone in the area of the shoe, thereby killing pathogens that are not easily killed with ultraviolet light alone. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130177474 | SANITIZING DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the device is partitioned so that each partition can act independently of each other. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130195716 | USE OF A STERILIZATION AGENT FOR ENHANCING HEMOCOMPATIBILITY - The invention concerns the use of a sterilization agent comprising H | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130216431 | DEVICE FOR IRRADIATING SURFACES - In various embodiments, a device for irradiating surfaces is provided. The device may include a radiation emitter having a radiation emitter vessel, wherein the radiation emitter vessel has at least one tunnel-like passage; and a structure configured to allow a process gas to flow through the at least one tunnel-like passage. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130224071 | DEVICES AND ARTICLES COMPRISING UP-CONVERTING STERILIZING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - There is disclosed various devices and articles comprising phosphors for converting electromagnetic energy to radiation having a shorter wavelength, the composition comprising at least one phosphor capable of converting an initial electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength (A) to an electromagnetic radiation having a shorter wavelength (B) comprising UV radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength. There is also a method of sterilizing such devices and articles by exposing it to UV radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength for a time sufficient to deactivate or kill at least one microorganism and/or for a time sufficient to inhibit abnormal cell growth within the body, when the composition is in an implantable medical device. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130243646 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SANITIZING SPORTS IMPLEMENTS AND BALLS - The present invention relates to team sports and sports implements, and more specifically to methods and devices for sanitizing balls during play. One or more sports balls are may be introduced into the device of the present invention which comprises one or more ultra-violet light sources, and has an insertion and a dispensing region, between which each of said plurality of balls travels at a rate that ensures that each of said plurality of balls remains in said apparatus for at least a kill-time period. Ultra violet rays are presented to the surfaces of the plurality of sports balls as the ball traverses between the insertion and extraction regions of the device. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130243647 | Hard Surface Disinfection System And Method - A system and method for disinfecting hard surfaces in an area such as a hospital room including a light source emitting UV light and a reflector mounted behind the light source for concentrating and directing the light toward a target. The light source and reflector rotate to direct the concentrated beam around a room, thereby making more efficient use of the energy being emitted. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130251590 | Peracid/Peroxide Composition, Process for Accurately Making the Same, and Method for Use as an Evaporating Film Anti-Microbial Solution and as a Photosensitizer - A method is provided for the microbicidal treatment of a surface such as sanitization, disinfection, sterilization, and decontamination of a surface or object by use of an anti-microbial composition comprising an aqueous solution of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide with acetic acid, water soluble polymer containing lactam, and phosphate ester surfactant and little or no stabilizer, and according to the method enhanced microbicidal efficacy is obtained when the composition is applied onto a surface as a thin film wetting the surface so that a shorter contact time for a desired fractional reduction in microbial population is obtained Still further, the compositions comprise photosensitizer for light-activated anti-microbial efficacy. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130259742 | SANITIZING DEVICES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - The present invention relates to sanitization devices and methods. More particularly, the invention relates to devices and methods that significantly reduce or eliminate germs, bacteria and/or other microorganisms from objects such as bags, purses, footwear or other objects, as well as bare feet, hands, paws, hooves or other anatomical surfaces, which come into contact with them. The device and method uses germicidal radiation which exposes only the areas of the object that come into applied contact with the device. A top platform of the device may be partitioned so that each partition can act independently of each other. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130280125 | TITANIUM OXIDE IMMOBILIZED WITH BIORECEPTORS AND ANTIBACTERIAL METHOD USING THE SAME - Disclosed is an antibacterial composition comprising titanium oxide particles immobilized with an antibody having affinity and cognitive power to a microorganism of interest, and a method for sterilizing the microorganism by using the same. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for preparing functional titanium oxide particles capable of recognizing a microorganism or a virus of interest, and a method for selectively and efficiently sterilizing the same by using the functional titanium oxide particles, and not for randomly sterilizing microorganisms or viruses by using conventional titanium oxide particles having no recognition power to a microorganism or a virus of interest. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130280126 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EMITTING RADIANT ENERGY - Field balancing may be performed with an irradiation system including a plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters. The irradiation system powers the radiant-energy emitters from a power source and radiant energy is emitted from the radiant-energy emitters, where an amount of radiant energy emitted from each emitter is capable of being varied based on power received from the power source. A plurality of radiant-energy sensors detects an amount of radiant energy which includes radiant energy created directly by at least one of the radiant-energy emitters. The amount of radiant energy detected at at least two of the radiant-energy sensors is compared, and at least one of the radiant-energy emitters is adjusted by varying the power received from the power source so that the amount of radiant energy detected at each of the radiant-energy sensors tends towards becoming approximately equal. The emitting of radiant energy from each radiant-energy emitter is terminated when a total amount of radiant energy emitted from the plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters exceeds a predetermined threshold value, where the threshold value is sufficient to allow the total amount of radiant energy emitted from the plurality of adjustable radiant-energy emitters to sanitize a particular area in which the emitters are located. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130294968 | ULTRAVIOLET PHOTOREACTOR FOR THE PURIFICATION OF FLUIDS - In order to disinfect and to detoxify a fluid, a photoreactor contains at least two light sources. One light source activates the catalytic function of a semiconductor material in the fluid to reduce the concentration of contaminants in the fluid, such as by breaking down organic contaminants into non-toxic compounds. A second light source acts directly on living biological entities to sterilize or kill them and thereby disinfect the fluid, and can also serve to activate a semiconductor photocatalyst that in turn causes further damage to biological contaminants. The semiconductor photocatalyst is desirably attached to an optically transmitting fiber substrate in the fluid. The second light source in one embodiment is external to the fluid and illuminates the photocatalyst through transmitting surfaces in a fluid containment vessel. The light sources can comprise respective sets of plural LEDs. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130309131 | Dynamic Ultraviolet Lamp Ballast System - Exemplary embodiments are directed to lamp ballast systems, generally including a lamp, at least one temperature sensor, a ballast and a processor. The at least one temperature sensor can be positioned proximate to the lamp or incorporated into the lamp. The ballast provides an electrical current to the lamp. The processor receives a sensed temperature from the at least one temperature sensor and, in response to the sensed temperature, directs a control signal to the ballast to regulate the electrical current provided to the lamp to maintain the lamp at an optimal operating temperature. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods of maintaining a lamp at an optimal operating temperature, generally including providing a lamp ballast system, receiving a sensed temperature, and directing a control signal to the ballast to regulate the electrical current provided to the lamp to maintain the lamp at the optimal operating temperature. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130323119 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - An apparatus configured to disinfect an intravenous (IV) access port is disclosed. The apparatus has at least one sterilizing cap with a body configured to removably couple to the access port and an illuminator coupled to the body. The body and illuminator are configured to expose at least one surface of the access port to a dose of ultraviolet (UV) light. In certain embodiments, the illuminator includes a source of UV light, such as a light-emitting diode (LED). In certain embodiments, the illuminator receives the UV light from a remote source through a fiber-optic cable. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130323120 | UV DISINFECTION SYSTEM FOR NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A device is presented for disinfecting needleless connectors. The device has a housing that contains a UV light source. The UV light source is operably connected to a power source. The housing has a receptacle configured to selectively receive a shield. The shield has an inner reflective chamber with an internal surface that reflects UV light. In use, the UV light source can illuminate a needleless connector inserted within the shield. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130336839 | Foot/Footwear Sterilization System - A foot/shoe sanitizing system includes a housing having at least one opening and at least one ultraviolet emitting device supported within the housing. The ultraviolet emitting devices direct ultraviolet light around and/or through the set of foot/shoe support bars towards the foot or shoe placed on the foot/shoe support bars. The ultraviolet emitting devices are controllably powered to emit ultraviolet light and/or ozone onto the foot/shoe. In a preferred embodiment, the ultraviolet emitting device emits light that includes short wavelength ultraviolet light, causing the formation of ozone in the area of the shoe, thereby killing pathogens that are not easily killed with ultraviolet light alone. The system detects the identity of a user and records/transmits usage of the system by the user for sanitizing enforcement and recording. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140050612 | FLOW CYTOMETER DISINFECTION MODULE - A flow cytometer disinfection module is useful for disinfecting a sheath fluid in a flow cytometer. The module includes a flow cell and at least one UV-C and/or UV-B light source. The UV-C and/or UV-B light source is disposed about the cell and irradiates a sheath fluid passing through the cell | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140056757 | Wireless, Reusable, Rechargeable Medical Sensors and System for Recharing and Disinfecting the Same - Embodiments described herein may include systems and method for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. Specifically, embodiments disclose wireless, reusable, rechargeable medical sensors that include an inductive coil coupled to a rechargeable battery. Additionally, embodiments disclose systems and methods for recharging and disinfecting the disclosed medical sensors. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140056758 | Sanitizing Headsets during a Period of Non-Use - A method for sanitizing headsets during a period of non-use by placing the headsets on a support construct in the form of a rack within which there is a source of ultraviolet radiation. The headsets are mounted straddling the rack, gripping the rack to be secured in place with a resilient biasing force. Then, the rack, with mounted headsets, is enclosed within a case, suitable for storage or transport. The source is activated to pass ultraviolet radiation through the rack to impinge upon the headsets, during a timed duration of operation, with the case automatically locked closed for that duration, thereby sanitizing the headsets. Reflective surfaces within the case serve effectively to immerse the headsets within ultraviolet radiation for the duration of operation, and air is circulated within the case, passing through the rack, during the sanitizing operation to assure complete sanitizing of the headsets. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140065013 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING A CONTAINER - An apparatus for disinfecting an interior of a generally closed container having an opening has an elongated housing fittable through the opening, having a wall forming a reaction chamber, and having an inner end and an outer end longitudinally flanking the chamber. Thus when the outer end is tilted to the opening, the inner end is in the interior of the container. An ozone generator is provided in the chamber. A plurality of openings in the wall of the housing at the inner end conduct ozone from the chamber out into the interior of the container. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140079587 | DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is an apparatus for disinfecting an object by at least partially removing a biologically-active contaminant there from. A housing encloses a disinfection chamber in which a portion of the object is to be received to be disinfected, and includes an inlet aperture through which the object is introduced to the apparatus. An ultraviolet light source emits ultraviolet light to be imparted on the portion of the object introduced to the disinfection chamber for deactivating at least a portion of the biologically-active contaminant present on the object. A controller controls operation of at least one of a feeder and the ultraviolet light to achieve a level of disinfection of the object, rendering the object suitable for use in a substantially-sterile application. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140086793 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCTION OF PATHOGENS IN A BIOLOGICAL FLUID USING VARIABLE FLUID FLOW AND ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT IRRADIATION - A system and method for reducing pathogens in a biological fluid such as whole blood or blood-derived products includes a pump configured to propagate the fluid through a serpentine-shaped flow path while exposing the fluid to UV irradiation. Extensive mixing of flow is accomplished by causing the pump to vary the flow of fluid. In embodiments, the pump may be operated to periodically switch the flow back and forth between a high flow rate and a slow flow rate. Alternatively, the pump may be periodically stopped or even cause the flow to reverse direction for short periods of time. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140105784 | ULTRAVIOLET TREATMENT DEVICE - A light source is provided for use in a treatment device for treating a fluid, solid or surface. The light source includes a light emitting diode that emits a first component of ultraviolet (UV) light, and a UV laser light source that emits a second component of UV light having a peak wavelength different from a peak wavelength of the first component of UV light. The first component of UV light and the second component of UV light are applied to treat the fluid or surface. The UV laser light source may include a laser light source and a frequency doubling component that receives light from the laser light source and converts the light to the second component of UV light. A treatment device includes the described light source and a container containing the fluid, or a solid surface, to be treated. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140161663 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR UV STERILIZATION - Provided herein are systems, ultraviolet (UV) devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, systems, UV devices, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, room, space or defined environment. The systems, UV devices, and methods are particularly useful for the UV disinfection and sterilization of a container used in the food and dairy industry and for containers used in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also systems, UV devices, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, room, space or defined environment, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container, room, space or defined environment. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140161664 | APPARATUS FOR IRRADIATION - An irradiation apparatus configured to be coupled to an irradiation chamber containing a material to be irradiated, comprising: a support structure; one or more radiation sources coupled to the support structure; and a heat exchange mechanism thermally coupled to the one or more radiation sources. The heat exchange mechanism comprises one or more of a thermoelectric cooling device, a vapor chamber, a heatsink, a heat dissipation structure, a fan, and a cooling coating. The one or more radiation sources comprise one or more UV radiation sources, one or more UV-C radiation sources, one or more visible radiation sources, or a combination thereof. Optionally, the one or more radiation sources comprise a plurality of radiation sources arranged in an array. Optionally, the one or more radiation sources deliver a combination of wavelengths to the material to be irradiated. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140170019 | Foot/Footwear Sterilization System - A foot/shoe sanitizing system includes a housing having at least one opening and at least one ultraviolet emitting device supported within the housing. The ultraviolet emitting devices direct ultraviolet light around and/or through the set of foot/shoe support bars towards the foot or shoe placed on the foot/shoe support bars. The ultraviolet emitting devices are controllably powered to emit ultraviolet light and/or ozone onto the foot/shoe. In a preferred embodiment, the ultraviolet emitting device emits light that includes short wavelength ultraviolet light, causing the formation of ozone in the area of the shoe, thereby killing pathogens that are not easily killed with ultraviolet light alone. The system includes a sheet of activated carbon for catalyzing the ozone into harmless concentrations of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140178248 | HEATING APPARATU WITH A DISINFECTION DEVICE - A heating apparatus for heating and sterilizing or disinfecting a material used in dental treatment, the heating apparatus comprising a heating compartment with a heating element for heating all or part of the material within the heating compartment; at least one holder for receiving and holding at least a part of the material used in dental treatment inside the heating compartment; and an disinfection device having a light source for sterilizing all or part of the material within the heating compartment. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140199207 | FUEL DECONTAMINATION UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - In an embodiment, a fuel decontamination unit comprises a decontamination region containing fuel; and an ultraviolet light located in the decontamination region; wherein the ultraviolet light is configured to irradiate the fuel. In an embodiment, a method of decontaminating fuel comprises flowing a contaminated fuel into a decontamination unit; irradiating the fuel with ultraviolet radiation that is emitted from the ultraviolet light such that the contaminated fuel becomes a purified fuel; flowing the purified fuel out of the decontamination unit; wherein a microorganism level in the purified fuel is less than that of the contaminated fuel. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140205498 | LIQUID FILLED LIGHT DISTRIBUTOR AND A METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to liquid filled light distributor comprising an elongated tubular body with a tube wall defining an in inner lumen filled with a liquid, said tubular body having—a proximal end closed by first closing means—a distal end closed by second closing means. Wherein the proximal end is arranged to be in optical communication with a light source and wherein the refractive index of the tube wall is n | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140212332 | Apparatus, System, And Method For Evaluating And Adjusting The Effectiveness Of Ultraviolet Light Disinfection Of Areas - Provided is an apparatus, system, and method for evaluating and adjusting the effectiveness of ultraviolet light disinfection of areas such as hospital rooms or other areas. Provided in certain example embodiments are UV dosimeters adapted to visually indicate when they have been exposed to light in the UV C band range at a predetermined fluence level, the UV dosimeters being removably adhesable to surfaces in the room or area. Provided is an inexpensive, easy-to-use UV dosimeter and accompanying iterative process for optimizing UV disinfection parameters for a given area, including light source location(s), duration, and power level, and then recording that information for future use in connection with that area. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140241941 | ULTRAVIOLET AUTONOMOUS TROLLEY FOR SANITIZING AIRCRAFT - A mobile body is configured to travel over a surface inside an aircraft cabin. A source of UV radiation is mounted to the mobile body and configured to direct UV radiation to the surface at a predetermined dosage. At least two articulated arms are mounted to the mobile body, and UV lamps mounted respectively on the arms. The mobile body is a trolley or cart for negotiating an aircraft aisle. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140248179 | COMBINATION ELECTRONIC DEVICE DOCK AND DISSINFECTOR - Disclosed is a disinfecting docking station for at least one portable electronic device, such as a medical technician's tablet computer, that has at least one recharging connector. An enclosure is adapted to receive the at least one portable electronic device therein through an openable side that includes a selectively closable door. Each electronic device is exposed to a disinfecting wavelength of light, such as UV light, to disinfect the surface of the device. The enclosure includes supports that minimally contact each device so that the device will be substantially exposed to the UV light. A control circuit monitors the exposure time and level, and is programmable to activate the UV light based on pre-set criteria. The enclosures may be stacked and provide power and network connectivity to each device while docked therein. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140271352 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELIMINATING PESTS - An apparatus for disinfecting furniture, having a main member including an inner surface configured for receiving the furniture. The main member includes a plurality of apertures disposed along the inner surface. The apparatus has at least one temperature controller and at least one air source to the controller for heated blowing air. The apertures are in communication with at least the air source, and UV light from the light source and air from the air source can at least partially pass through the inner surface. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271353 | TOROIDAL-SHAPED TREATMENT DEVICE FOR DISINFECTING A FLUID SUCH AS AIR OR WATER - There is provided a treatment device for disinfecting a fluid being configured as a conduit for conveying a flow of fluid to be treated, said device being toroidal-shaped with an inner concave parabolic surface, wherein the device is provided with apertures extending from the outer to the inner surface of the toroidal-shaped device; one or more UV LED(s) provided in the apertures thereby enabling emitted light to be transmitted through the apertures into the interior part of the device for disinfecting said fluid; a power source for powering the UV LEDs, wherein the inner surface is made from a light reflecting material, and the apertures are sealed in the ends extending into the interior part of the device by a UV-transparent material. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140301893 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR STERILIZATION/DISINFECTION CONTROL OF MEDICAL DEVICES - The invention provides devices and methods for sterilization/disinfection control of medical devices. In particular, a system is provided which comprises (i) an enclosure which is configured to deliver UV light for purposes of sterilization and/or disinfection; and (ii) one or more medical devices. The enclosure and medical device(s) are configured to communicate such that the system recognizes the identity of the medical device, recognizes that sterilization/disinfection has occurred, and electronically stores data related to the sterilization/disinfection of the medical device(s) within the enclosure. This data storage can occur on the medical device(s) themselves, or on a remote computer. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140322073 | HAND RAIL SANITIZIER - A hand rail sanitizing system for sanitizing a hand rail of an escalator stairway from germs and bacteria on the hand rail is provided. The hand rail has a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. The hand rail sanitizing system comprises a container having a top wall and a bottom wall with the container positioned nearingly adjacent the hand rail. A UV-light emitting diode (LED) bulb is encased within the container. As the hand rail continuously passes by the container, the LED bulb irradiates through the bottom wall of the container toward the top wall of the hand rail. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140328720 | PURIFICATION DEVICE AND PURIFICATION METHOD - A purification apparatus includes an ultraviolet lamp ( | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140334974 | APPARATUS FOR DISINFECTING OR STERILIZING A CATHETER AND METHOD OF USE - An elliptical-shaped housing contains a UV light source and a power source. A connector is removably mounted in the housing and is disinfected or sterilized by UV light. A reflective coating inside the housing enhances the intensity of the UV light to disinfect or sterilize the connector. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140341777 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND DEVICES FOR HIGH-LEVEL DISINFECTION - A disinfection device includes a disinfection chamber into which a radiation source emits ultraviolet-C (UV-C) radiation. A radiation sensor detects the amount of UV-C radiation within the disinfection chamber, and a temperature sensor produces temperature values of a temperature within the disinfection chamber. A processing unit generates accumulated UV-C radiation values and verifies that the accumulated UV-C radiation value in the disinfection chamber reaches a first radiation threshold while also verifying that the temperature in the disinfection chamber stays below a first temperature threshold. The UV-C radiation may be emitted into the disinfection chamber over one or more fixed periods of time while the total time for the disinfection process is limited to a primary time interval. The process may terminate successfully if the first radiation threshold is exceeded before the primary time interval expires. The disinfection device provides high level disinfection of contaminated articles in a short time and at a low temperature. | 11-20-2014 |
| 20140356229 | UV DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UV STERILIZATION - Provided herein are ultraviolet (UV) devices, systems, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, UV devices, systems, and methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, room, space or defined environment. The systems, UV devices, and methods are particularly useful for the UV disinfection and sterilization of a container used in the food and dairy industry and for containers used in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also UV devices, systems, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, room, space or defined environment, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container, room, space or defined environment. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140363335 | SANITIZING REMOTE CONTROLS AND HANDHELD DEVICES - An ultraviolet sanitizer for non-contact sanitizing of handheld devices includes a device receptacle moveable adjacent a UV light source within a housing. The receptacle and a housing closure are moveable in response to detection of receipt of a handheld device in the receptacle. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150017061 | DISINFECTION OF WATER MAINS USING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT - Methods are provided for disinfecting water mains using ultraviolet (UV) light. One or more UV light sources are provided and secured to a movable device that moves axially in a pipe. The frequency and intensity of the UV light is determined based on characteristics of the pipe, such as its material and size. The rate at which the movable device moves through the pipe is also determined so that the interior surface of the pipe is properly disinfected. The movable device is remotely caused to move through the pipe. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150023838 | STERILIZATION UNIT FOR A FILLING MACHINE - A sterilization unit comprises at least one nozzle pipe for injection of a sterilization agent into a packaging container to be sterilized. The sterilization unit is driven to move in an axial direction, in a downward stroke and an upward stroke, corresponding to a longitudinal direction of the nozzle pipe such that it is inserted into an open end of the packaging container during sterilization thereof. The nozzle pipe is suspended such as to be displaceable in relation to the sterilization unit, in the axial direction. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150030500 | IRRADIATION APPARATUS FOR INACTIVATING PATHOGENS AND/OR LEUKOCYTES IN A BIOLOGICAL FLUID AND PROCESS - The invention relates to an irradiation apparatus for inactivating pathogens and/or leukocytes in a biological fluid such as a platelet suspension and/or plasma comprising: a casing ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150056096 | Self-Cleaning Beverage Nozzle - The present invention relates to a self-cleaning nozzle. The nozzle is coated with a photocatalytic material and a UV light source is used to activate a chemical reaction that kills microbacteria. The nozzle may be made of a translucent material that allows UV light to enter the nozzle. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150064063 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR CLEANING AND DRYING PROSTHETIC LINERS - Apparatuses are provided that eliminate microbes in a prosthetic liner. Apparatuses are provided that eliminate odors and moisture from a prosthetic liner. Apparatuses and methods disclosed illuminate prosthetic liners with anti-microbial lights and push air past the prosthetic liners. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064064 | MOBILE DISINFECTOR USING UV LED - A mobile disinfector using UV LEDs can include: a case forming an exterior structure of the disinfector; a cover including two parts coupled to respective sides of the case and including openings formed on the cover; and LED units exposed to outside through the openings formed on the cover. Since the cover is coupled to the case such that an angle between the cover and the case is adjusted, an irradiation angle of light emitted to the outside from the LED units is controlled. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150064065 | ULTRAVIOLET AUTONOMOUS TROLLEY FOR SANITIZING AIRCRAFT - A mobile body is configured to travel over a surface inside an aircraft cabin. A source of UV radiation is mounted to the mobile body and configured to direct UV radiation to the surface at a predetermined dosage. At least two articulated arms are mounted to the mobile body, and UV lamps mounted respectively on the arms. The mobile body is a trolley or cart for negotiating an aircraft aisle. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150071819 | DEVICE HAVING LIGHT SOURCE TO REDUCE SURFACE PATHOGENS - A self-disinfecting device includes a housing with translucent material and an internal light source that is used to reduce surface pathogens on the translucent material. The device includes a processor and a light source positioned within the housing. At least a portion of the housing is translucent to radiation, and the light source emits radiation at a wavelength and an intensity that kills pathogens residing on the outer surface of the housing. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150086420 | ROOM STERILIZATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A sterilization system consisting of a mobile emitter, a sensing subsystem and a data logging subsystem is described. The emitter has one or more UV emitting lamps or devices. The sensing system comprises at least one remote UV sensor and at least one door sensor. The door sensor comprises a safety shut off door detector and may contain an emergency stop detector and arming detector to protect people from being exposed to UV energy. The system has a remote control for starting, stopping and setting system parameters which include but are not limited to: treatment time, dosage, room size, room number, unit number, floor, facility name, operator name, operator identification number, password, default dosage values, dosage, and patient identification number. The number of treatments per unit of time can be maximized because of the use of incident light measurement. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150118107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DISINFECTION OR STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES - The present invention provides an apparatus for disinfecting and/or sterilizing medical or laboratory apparel or accessories, comprising: a cabinet, a disinfecting system housed within the cabinet, wherein the disinfecting system comprises at least one disinfecting agent, and an embedded computer or a programmable logic controller (PLC) housed within the cabinet, wherein the embedded computer or the PLC controls one or more systems of the apparatus. The cabinet has advanced tracking features (e.g., RFID readers) that can track the apparel or accessories being disinfected. The embedded computer or PLC has the capabilities to send electronic messages to users or additional computers for further transmission of information at regular intervals. Methods for disinfecting and/or sterilizing medical or laboratory apparel or accessories are also provided. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150132183 | APPARATUS FOR DESTROYING PATHOGENS ASSOCIATED WITH FOOTWEAR - An apparatus for destroying microorganisms includes a housing, a platform, a reflective tray, and a source of ultraviolet light. The platform is supported on the housing and is configured to permit passage of ultraviolet light at an angle therethrough. The reflective tray is disposed within the housing. The source of ultraviolet light is disposed adjacent the reflective tray such that the reflective tray directs ultraviolet light emitted by the source of ultraviolet light through the platform. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150147229 | ANTI-BACTERIAL LIGHT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING A SURFACE - A light delivery system and method are provided to promote a photochemical reaction for disinfecting a surface. The system includes a light source and a light diffusing element operatively coupled to the light source and further embedded within a surface to be disinfected. The light diffusing element outputs light to the surface to promote a photochemical reaction to disinfect the surface. A low scatter light transmission medium may further be coupled between the light source and the light diffusing element to transmit light from the light source remotely to the light diffusing element. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150290347 | STERILIZATION FOR NEEDLELESS CONNECTORS - An adapter for sterilizing a needleless connector that has interior and exterior surfaces. The adapter includes a proximal portion that is coupleable in electromagnetic radiation receiving communication with an electromagnetic radiation source and a cavity portion that is coupleable with the needleless connector and that is shaped to receive at least a portion of the needleless connector. The proximal portion and the cavity portion are made from a translucent material so that electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic radiation source can, upon operation, propagate through and be refracted by the translucent material to sterilize both the interior and the exterior surfaces of the needleless connector. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150306263 | Anti-Microbial Cash Drawer - The invention relates to a system, methods and apparatus for efficiently and cost-effectively preventing the transfer of microbes, such as, for example, bacteria and viruses seamlessly during commercial transactions typically occurring at a full service check-out station in a large retail store. The invention further considers the application of the methods and apparatus in other industrial disciplines where, for example, medical equipment and surgical tools may be susceptible to cross-contamination of microbes. One preferred embodiment incorporates a slidable drawer within a cash box where currency is stored, taken, or added randomly over a period of time. Especially designed lamps allow for a rapid switching means to control the time period for activating or deactivating lamps, thus regulating UV exposure. Exposure time with UVC and the orientation of the UV lamps provides complete germicidal decontamination within seconds. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150343103 | UV CHAMBER AND METHOD OF SANITIZING AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES USING THE SAME - A UV chamber for inactivating microorganisms in an agricultural facility and method of enhancing sanitation in an agricultural facility using the same. Items are placed inside the UV chamber when entering an agricultural facility. The chamber locks enclosing the item therein and a lighting device directs UV radiation toward the item for a predetermined amount of time necessary to inactivate any microorganisms on the items. The inactive microorganisms are then exposed to the animals within the facility so the animals can build immunity to the microorganism. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20150359915 | PORTABLE UV DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURING - Provided herein are portable ultraviolet (UV) devices, systems, and methods of use and manufacturing same. Methods of use include methods for UV disinfection and sterilization, more specifically, methods for UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, a room, a space or a defined environment. The portable UV devices, systems and methods are particularly useful for the UV disinfection and sterilization of a container, a room, a space or defined environment used in the food, beverage and dairy industry and in the process of fermentation for an alcoholic beverage. Provided are also portable UV devices, systems, and methods for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present in a container, a room, a space or a defined environment, preferably for inhibiting the growth of one or more species of microorganisms present on an interior surface of a container, a room, a space or a defined environment. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150367008 | STERILIZATION UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - A Sterilization Unit includes: a UV-C radiation source configured to emit UV-C radiation; and a room partition selectably configurable between two or more different partition geometrics and configured, in each of the two or more different partition geometrics, to (a) physically separate floor space of a room into sterilization target area and a non-target area, and (b) direct the UV-C radiation to the target area from at least two different directions while shielding the non-target area from the UV-C radiation. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160000951 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING A SURFACE - Various devices for sterilizing a surface are disclosed. For example, a first device includes an ultraviolet light emitting unit, a processor and a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include detecting a proximity of a surface to the ultraviolet light emitting unit and activating the ultraviolet light emitting unit to sterilize the surface in response to the detecting. Another device includes an ultraviolet light emitting unit, a processor and a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations. The operations include storing a location parameter, determining whether location information of the device satisfies the location parameter and activating the ultraviolet light emitting unit when it is determined that the location information of the device satisfies the location parameter. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160008499 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DISINFECTION OR STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160015842 | HEAT-SANITIZATION OF SURFACES - Solutions for limiting the undesirable spread of pathogens by indirect contact are provided. The solutions involve heat-sanitization of contact regions on articles or fixtures by flowing selected electromagnetic radiation energy through underlying waveguide structures substantially parallel to the contact regions. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160022849 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTING DEVICE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - Disinfecting devices and related methods are provided that apply germicidal ultraviolet light to disinfect dispensing components of food and beverage dispensers. A disinfecting holster for a nozzle of a beverage dispensing handle includes a housing adapted to receive a nozzle of a beverage dispensing handle and an ultraviolet light source bent around the housing to surround at least a portion of the housing. The ultraviolet light source generates and emits germicidal ultraviolet light onto the nozzle. The housing substantially contains the ultraviolet light within the housing during the application of the ultraviolet light to the dispensing nozzle. The ultraviolet light can be periodically applied to maintain the nozzle in a disinfected state. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160030613 | Apparatus for the Disinfection of Medical Instruments - Devices, methods and systems of disinfecting medical instruments, more particularly blood glucose meters. A disinfection cradle including a flat base for positioning the cradle on a surface, the cradle having a receptacle configured to receive the diagnostic apparatus, and a UV source positioned in the receptacle that is configured to administer a disinfection cycle to the diagnostic apparatus by directing UV light outward at the diagnostic apparatus received in the receptacle, the UV light being able to act as a disinfecting agent to the disinfection cradle and diagnostic apparatus. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160031695 | ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTING DEVICE FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE DISPENSERS - Disinfecting devices and related methods are provided that apply germicidal ultraviolet light to disinfect dispensing components of food and beverage dispensers. A disinfecting holster for a bar gun includes a support surface configured to interface with a bar gun to support the bar gun when stowed in the holster, a housing coupled with the support surface and surrounding a dispensing nozzle of the bar gun when the bar gun is stowed in the holster, and an ultraviolet light source configured to emit germicidal ultraviolet light onto the nozzle. The housing substantially contains the ultraviolet light within the housing during the application of the ultraviolet light to the dispensing nozzle. The ultraviolet light can be periodically applied to maintain the nozzle in a disinfected state. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160045633 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SURFACE DECONTAMINATION - Implementations disclosed herein provide systems and methods of automatically sterilizing a portable electronic device with ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In one implementation, the method includes distributing UV light substantially uniformly across an intended surface of a device in an enclosure, and sterilizing the intended surface using a calculated dosage of the UV light. In another implementation, an electronic device sterilization system includes an enclosure configured to selectively receive a device for sterilization using a calculated dosage of light, wherein the enclosure includes one or more LEDs, a first reflector configured to receive and reflect the light from the LEDs, and a second reflector configured to receive the light reflected from the first reflector and distribute the light uniformly onto an intended planar surface of the device. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160089460 | DETERGENT POURER STERILIZER AND STERILIZING METHOD THEREBY - Disclosed herein is a detergent pourer sterilizer. In one aspect, a detergent pourer sterilizer is provided to include a housing including a hollow portion having an open side; a detergent pourer configured to be detachably attached to the housing; a cover member configured to open or close the one open side of the hollow portion; and at least one UV LED configured to emit ultraviolet light toward the hollow portion. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160101201 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE DECONTAMINATION OF HOLLOW OBJECTS SUCH AS CONTAINER CAPS USING UV RADIATIONS - A device is provided for the decontamination of hollow objects with a cavity such as caps, including: (i) a first exposure apparatus including at least a UV radiation source and a reflector oriented toward the cavity of the positioned objects, able to produce a direct exposure to UV radiations of surfaces inside the cavity, (ii) a second exposure apparatus including at least a UV radiation source placed on the opposite side relative to the cavity of the positioned objects, thes second exposure apparatus being able to expose surfaces inside the objects cavity to UV radiations by diffusion and/or transmission of UV radiations through the walls surrounding the objects cavity, and the first and second exposure apparatus cooperating for producing a global exposure to UV radiations of the surfaces inside the objects cavity. A method is also provided for the decontamination of hollow objects. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160107903 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INACTIVATION OF INFECTIOUS PANCREATIC NECROSIS VIRUS (IPNV) USING MEDIUM PRESSURE ULTRAVIOLET (UV) LIGHT - A method and a system is provided for inactivation of Infectious Pancreatic Necrosis Virus (IPNV) comprising illuminating a liquid containing IPNV with a lamp emitting a continuous broad band of ultraviolet (UV) light. The UV lamp may be “tuned” to optimize IPNV inactivation. The lamp may be a medium pressure UV lamp that emits UV light having wavelength between 260-400 nm and preferably, between 260-300 nm. The pressure of the lamp may be greater than 1.6 bar, 3 bar and preferably is 7 bar. The lamp may be composed of PS (synthetic quartz). | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160136311 | ANTI-BACTERIAL LIGHT DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISINFECTING A SURFACE - A light delivery system and method are provided to promote a photochemical reaction for disinfecting a surface. The system includes a light source and a light diffusing element operatively coupled to the light source and further embedded within a surface to be disinfected. The light diffusing element outputs light to the surface to promote a photochemical reaction to disinfect the surface. A low scatter light transmission medium may further be coupled between the light source and the light diffusing element to transmit light from the light source remotely to the light diffusing element. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160136314 | SANITIZING SURFACES - Sanitizing surfaces in a location related to aircraft. There are multiple rows of seats. A sanitization device includes a mobile body configured to travel along the aisle of the aircraft. An arm extends from the sanitization device laterally from the mobile body across the seats, and a source of UV radiation mounted on the sanitization device is directed across the seats exposing surfaces in the passenger area to UV radiation. There can be a unit hand operated, pushed down the aisle by hand, wings deployed and stowed by hand. There can be a plug in version with long extension cords that a human can keep from tangling. The operator can be protected with skin and eye protective gear and there can be remote control by an operator standing nearby. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160151524 | Hard-Surface Disinfection System | 06-02-2016 |
| 20160175467 | HEATING APPARATUS WITH A DISINFECTION DEVICE | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160176727 | APPARATUS FOR UV DISINFECTION OF A LIQUID | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160184467 | MOBILE UV STERILIZATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A mobile sterilization assembly, a mobile sterilization device, and method for sterilization using a mobile sterilization device are described for providing a low-cost and compact sterilization system using an ultraviolet light-emitting diode for sterilization. In an implementation, a mobile sterilization assembly includes a sterilization assembly couplable to a mobile device with a controller, the sterilization assembly including at least one light dispersive element; and an optical coupler configured to couple the at least one light dispersive element to a mobile device; where the at least one light dispersive element at least one of transmits and disperses light from at least one light-emitting diode or transmits light to a photodiode, where the at least one light-emitting diode or the photodiode are configured to be communicatively coupled to the controller. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160375166 | INTERNAL SANITIZING AND COMMUNICATING - Sanitizing surfaces in a location related to aircraft. There are multiple rows of seats. A sanitization device includes a mobile body configured to travel along the aisle of the aircraft. An arm extends from the sanitization device laterally from the mobile body across the seats, and a source of UV radiation mounted on the sanitization device is directed across the seats exposing surfaces in the passenger area to UV radiation. There is a data collector to collect information in the aircraft. A passive RFID tag mounted on elements can be read by an RFID reader. The device can include one or more sniffer cells for scanning the aircraft for unwanted or dangerous devices or chemicals. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170232123 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF LUER CONNECTORS | 08-17-2017 |
| 20220133924 | MODULAR COMPONENTS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTING OBJECTS - Systems, apparatus, and methods are described for a disinfecting system formed of a plurality of modular units, wherein each modular unit is (1) coupleable to at least one other modular unit from the plurality of modular units and (2) includes an energy source from a plurality of energy sources. The plurality of energy sources can be configured to provide energy having an intensity capable of disinfecting a surface of the object located in a disinfecting area. | 05-05-2022 |
| 20220134128 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SELF-STERILIZING TOUCH SCREEN - Various methods and systems are provided for a self-sanitizing touchscreen in a liquid crystal display of a medical device. In one example, ultraviolet light of a first wavelength may be generated from one or more light emitting diode (LED) engines positioned along a perimeter of the touchscreen or integrated in the LCD assembly to sanitize the touchscreen, the ultraviolet (UV) light flooding the touchscreen to sanitize the touchscreen. | 05-05-2022 |
