Ultraviolet light-emitting devices and methods
US9548431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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