Apparatus and method for sanitizing a vehicle inferior
US11718142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A motor vehicle includes a passenger space and a HVAC system. The HVAC system includes a heater, an air conditioner, and ducts configured to heat and/or cool air to the passenger space. The HVAC system is configured to increase humidity of air while the air is flowing through the HVAC system, and to introduce a sanitizing agent into air while the air is flowing through the HVAC system. A controller is configured to actuate the HVAC system to circulate humidified air containing the sanitizing agent through the passenger space to neutralize pathogens that may be present in the passenger space.
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