Light disinfection system and method
US11666674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lighting system includes a light source configured to generate light to inactivate one or more pathogens. The light includes an inactivating portion. In one embodiment, a method for inactivating one or more pathogens and optionally concurrently illuminating a room having one or more human occupants while the pathogens are inactivated is also provided. The method includes generating light from a light source to inactivate the one or more pathogens. The light is generated with an inactivating portion of the light.
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