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Method and system for preventing fouling of surfaces

US10668995B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2017
Grant dateJun 2, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0036
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of anti-fouling of a surface while said surface is at least partially submersed in an liquid environment, comprising: providing an anti-fouling light; distributing at least part of the light through an optical mediumcomprising a silicone material and/or UV grade fused silica; emitting the anti-fouling light from the optical medium and from the surface.

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