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Ultraviolet light-emitting devices and methods

US9548431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2016
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/0364
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments, an illumination device features an ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting device at least partially surrounded by an encapsulant and having a rigid lens. Downward forces is applied while the encapsulant is at least partially cured to substantially prevent partial or full detachment of the rigid lens from the light-emitting device, and/or substantially suppress formation of bubbles between the light-emitting device and the rigid lens.

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