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Scrubbing device for cleaning, sanitizing or disinfecting

US11123446B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2016
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/335
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cleaning, sanitizing or disinfecting scrubbing device includes a body, a non-thermal plasma generator and damp wipe. Generated plasma activates fluid in the wipe. The device may include spacer posts between the body and wipe and a conductive mesh between the body and wipe or embedded in the wipe. Another embodiment includes a reservoir for holding a water-based fluid, a fluid delivery element connected to the reservoir by a tube through which the fluid can flow and a non-thermal plasma geneator. The non-thermal plasma generator activates the fluid. In one embodiment the scrubbing device is a mitt. In another embodiment the scrubbing device is a glove.

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