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Integration of UV light into aircraft air management systems

US12083256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2021
Grant dateSep 10, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64D2013/0688
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An air management system of a vehicle having a conditioned area includes at least one duct defining a flow path for delivering air to the conditioned area and a sterilization system associated with the at least one duct. The sterilization system including at least one light source operable to emit a germicidal ultraviolet light into the flow path defined by the at least one duct to sterilize the air to be provided to the conditioned area.

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