Method and system for mask disinfection

US12121620B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · US

Inventors

• Peter Eng · Chicago, US
• Patrick La Riviere · Chicago, US
• Jon Brickman · Rolling Meadows, US
• Naoum Issa · Chicago, US
• Talon Chandler · Bethesda, US
• Michael Proskey · Aurora, US
• Joanne E. Stubbs · Chicago, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 21, 2021
• Grant date: Oct 22, 2024
• Expiry date: May 24, 2043

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61L2202/26
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A disinfection system includes a mask chamber and a cassette trolley rail mounted to the mask chamber. The system also includes a mask cassette configured to hold one or more masks and configured to mount to the cassette trolley rail such that the mask cassette translates along the cassette trolley rail. The system also includes a first array of lamps mounted to a first lamp mount within the mask chamber, where the first array of lamps is positioned to emit radiation toward a first side of the mask cassette. The system further includes a second array of lamps mounted to a second lamp mount within the mask chamber, where the second array of lamps is positioned to emit radiation toward a second side of the mask cassette that is opposite the first side of the mask cassette.