Ultraviolet light applicator system and method
US9095704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0661
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of mitigating the effect of bodily pathogens including providing a light applicator including a housing, a power supply, and at least one light source wherein the light source is configured to emit light in the ultraviolet range when energized by the power supply, and directing the applicator toward a bodily orifice so as to directly irradiate the orifice for a period of time.
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