Light disinfection system and method
US10960090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2209/11
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A general illumination lighting system and/or at least one targeted surface illumination lighting system. The general illumination lighting system including a general illuminating light source configured to generate light toward one or more surfaces or materials to inactivate one or more pathogens on the one or more surfaces or materials. The at least one targeted surface illumination lighting system including one or more targeted surface illuminating light sources that are integrated into or coupled to a plurality of devices, equipment, or fixtures. The one or more targeted surface illuminating light sources configured to generate targeted light toward one or more surfaces of the devices, equipment, or fixtures to inactivate one or more pathogens on the one or more surfaces. The light from the general illuminating light source and the one or more targeted surface illuminating light source including an inactivating portion having wavelengths in a range of 280 to 380 nanometers.
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