Method and apparatus for using ozone as disinfectant
US6872366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01B2201/90
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for generating an effective concentration of ozone for killing bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms includes a housing having an ozone chamber defining an enclosed space for containing elevated concentrations of ozone. The ozone chamber includes ports providing access to the interior of the ozone chamber. A second chamber of the apparatus houses an ozone reactor. A programmable control circuit operates both the ozone reactor and a pump for directing ambient air to the ozone reactor. The control circuit includes a motion detector mounted in the ozone chamber for activating the ozone generator of the invention and initiating the generation of ozone directed into the ozone chamber of the apparatus of the invention.
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