Systems and methods for batch processing air taken from a populated environment to destroy pathogens and then reintroduce the air into the populated environment
US11236915B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F13/02
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for batch processing air taken from a populated environment to destroy pathogens contained therein. A multi-chamber treatment system can be coupled between one or more air return vents of the populated environment and one or more supply vents providing air into the populated environment. A filling chamber can be coupled to the air return vent(s) of the populated environment adapted to receive potentially contaminated air therefrom. An expressing chamber can include components for treating the potentially contaminated air to destroy pathogens. A relaxing chamber can allow treated air previously treated in the treatment compartment to stabilize. An exhausting chamber can be coupled to an air conditioning system serving the populated environment or the supply vent(s) providing air back into the populated environment. Treatment can be facilitated by ozone, UVC, and other means.
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