Appliance disinfection
US11344641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/23
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An appliance disinfecting device with monitoring and safety interlock system that utilizes user detection and sensors to detect touch and can provide user feedback and decorative features. The device can include a UV transmissive material that provides disinfection of hard to reach surfaces or areas safely. The appliance disinfection device can include an automatic interlock to protect a user from UV exposure. The optics used for the UV disinfection allow the device to become a human interface. The device can be connected to the appliance control system which can be connected to a network and cloud interface.
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