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Apparatus, method and system for selectively effecting and/or killing bacteria

US11007380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2019
Grant dateMay 18, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2039

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  • 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 for 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.

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