System and method for non-destructive decontamination of sensitive electronics using soft X-ray radiation
US7580506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for decontaminating biological pathogens residing in an enclosure of an electronic device. The method includes: identifying materials used to encase the enclosure of the electronic device; tailoring x-ray radiation to penetrate the materials encasing the enclosure; and directing x-ray radiation having a diffused radiation angle towards the electronic device.
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