Smart sterilization device for certified disinfection of portable electronic devices and personal items
US12311065B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A smart device and method for certified sterilization of personal computing/communications devices (e.g., smartphones, tablets, phablets) and other like personal effects provides an interior sterilization chamber fully or partially enclosed by a housing. The smart device includes an object tray or receptacle situated within the chamber for sterilization of any objects secured therein. Within the sterilization chamber, illuminators direct ultraviolet-C (UV-C) or other like disinfecting radiation at the external surfaces of the object according to a predetermined sterilization cycle or program. The selected sterilization cycle is executed by controlling the activation and/or articulation of the illuminators and/or the object tray or receptacle (either or both of which may be articulated to maximize the irradiated surface area of the object). When a sterilization cycle is complete, the control processors generate a unique token memorializing the successful completion of the cycle upon the sterilized object (e.g., a uniquely identified mobile device).
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