Ultra-violet light sanitizing of a vehicle
US11584196B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2209/111
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system that can selectively activate or deactivate one or more ultra-violet light sources to sanitize a portion of a vehicle. The system can include a vehicle that has a vehicle door. The system can include one or more sensors that can be configured to detect whether the vehicle door is open or closed. In response to detecting that the vehicle door is open, the system can cause the one or more ultra-violet light sources to be activated, whereby ultra-violet light is emitted by the one or more ultra-violet light sources with respect to at least a portion of the vehicle. In some instances, the ultra-violet light can be emitted across the door frame of an open door. In some instances, the ultra-violet light can be emitted within at least a portion of the vehicle cabin.
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