Sterilization device for incision and wound sites utilizing low intensity UV-C radiation and ozone
US10335505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0654
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sterilization system uses ultraviolet radiation and ozone to eradicate deadly pathogens to sterilize wound/incision sites. The sterilization system offers a safe sterilization method prior to or after surgery and/or closure wounds/incisions. The sterilization system has ultraviolet emitters that emit ultraviolet light in wavelengths that kill pathogens and in wavelengths that produce ozone at the sites, therefore killing/disabling several hard-to-kill pathogens. The sterilization system has surface detectors to enable ultraviolet emission only when the system is properly seated against the skin so as to protect from unwanted radiation from the ultraviolet light.
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