Method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article
US8465704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2202/26
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for disinfecting and/or deodorizing an article comprises a cabinet defining a compartment configured to receive the article. A regenerative dryer is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to dehydrate air flowing into an ozone generator. The ozone generator is in communication with the dryer and is positioned with respect to the compartment. The ozone generator is configured to selectively generate ozone. The generated ozone is introduced into the compartment. An ozone conversion device is positioned with respect to the compartment and is configured to selectively convert ozone back to oxygen. A controller is configured to selectively activate the dryer, ozone generator and ozone conversion device.
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