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Appliance for disinfection of HVAC systems

US7421851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2006
Grant dateSep 9, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An application and method for disinfecting HVAC systems that includes features for protecting service personnel from unintended exposure to ultraviolet radiation. The safeguards include an interlock that prevents illumination of germicidal lamps when their enclosure case is not properly attached to a duct.

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