Trash receptacle sterilization method and apparatus
US6365113B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/202
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trash receptacle sterilization apparatus having ultraviolet sterilization in an enclosed container to kill bacteria and other disease carrying organisms. The receptacle has a vertical container into which a user places trash, other trash receptacles or other objects to be sterilized. An ultraviolet source within the container irradiates the trash receptacle thereby killing any microorganisms that might reside on or in the trash receptacles. Ultraviolet radiation below 200 nm can also be used thereby creating ozone gas having germicidal characteristics. The ozone gas is circulating in and around the trash receptacles thereby providing further sterilization together with the ultraviolet radiation. An interlocking switch turns the UV source off when the container is opened.
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