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Method and system for preventing fouling of surfaces

US9611016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0036
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of anti-fouling of a surface while said surface is at least partially submersed in an liquid environment, comprising: providing an anti-fouling light (9); distributing at least part of the light (9) through an optical medium (5) comprising a silicone material and/or UV grade fused silica; emitting the anti-fouling light (9) from the optical medium (5) and from the surface.

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