Apparatus, method, and system for selectively effecting and/or killing bacteria
US10071262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 9, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0667
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an apparatus and method for generating at least one radiation can be provided. The exemplary apparatus and/or method can selectively kill and/or affect at least one bacteria. For example, a radiation source first arrangement can be provided which is configured to generate at least one radiation having one or more wavelengths provided in a range of about 190 nanometers (nm) to about 230 nm, and at least one second arrangement can be provided which is configured to prevent the at least one radiation from having any wavelength that is outside of the range can be provided.
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