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Copper microbe stopper

US12239135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 19, 2021
Grant dateMar 4, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L15/58
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An embodiment of the invention includes a handle-like mechanism configured to be continuously placed in contact with a plurality of different surfaces. A first copper material placed on an outside surface of the handle-like mechanism to be an intermediary surface between the handle-like mechanism and additional outside surfaces. A portion of the handle-like mechanism is not covered by the first copper material. A second copper material/adhesive is placed over the portion of the handle-like mechanism that is not covered by the first copper material to enable the handle-like mechanism to retain its intended function.

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