Hand held sterilization devices
US7834335B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2209/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Convenient mobile sterilization devices are described herein that, in certain embodiments, provide secure storage in a niche in a protective housing and one-button action to automatically deploy and activate the device for quick and powerful destruction of germs on a surface using one hand. Users can hold the UV-light device and move it across a target surface to sterilize or disinfect the surface. The device may be compact, easily deployed, provided with a durable cover for secure storage, and equipped with safety shut-off features to prevent unwanted uses.
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