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Treatment apparatus for a vehicle to treat an object with ultraviolet light

US11865234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2020
Grant dateJan 9, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/774
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A treatment apparatus for a vehicle comprises: a housing with at least one wall and a floor forming a treatment chamber; a source of ultraviolet light configured to emit ultraviolet light into the treatment chamber; and a door connected to the housing, the door having (i) an open position providing access to the treatment chamber and (ii) a closed position denying access to the treatment chamber and, together with the housing, preventing emitted ultraviolet light from irradiating beyond the treatment chamber.

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