Integration of UV light into aircraft air management systems
US12083256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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