Handrail disinfection system for vehicle with handrail
US12263265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A handrail disinfection system for vehicle with handrail is mounted on a vehicle having handrail for grasping by an occupant. The handrail disinfection system includes a tank to store disinfectant solution, an exudation part provided on the handrail, an actuator for exuding the disinfectant solution stored in the tank from the exudation part, and a controller for controlling the actuator. At least one processor included in the controller executes upon execution of at least one program, performing a disinfecting process in which the actuator is controlled to exude the disinfectant solution from the exudation part to a surface of the handrail when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied.
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