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Treatment system for liquids and interior surfaces of a fixture

US10077194B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27Claims
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Filing dateMay 14, 2015
Grant dateSep 18, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE03C1/0404
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A disinfecting device including a conduit configured to carry a flowing liquid. The conduit has a first index of refraction. A sheath surrounds the conduit and has a second index of refraction. The second index of refraction is lower than the first index of refraction. The disinfecting device also includes a light source configured to produce disinfecting light and arranged to send the disinfecting light into the conduit.

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