Apparatus, method, and system for selectively effecting and/or killing bacteria
US11607558B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0667
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments can provide an apparatus and method for generating at least one radiation. The exemplary apparatus and/or 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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