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Ultraviolet transparent enclosure

US9718706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2015
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solution for disinfecting a fluid, colloid, mixture, and/or the like using ultraviolet radiation is provided. An ultraviolet transparent enclosure can include an inlet and an outlet for a flow of media to be disinfected. The ultraviolet transparent enclosure includes a material that is configured to prevent biofouling within the ultraviolet transparent enclosure. A set of ultraviolet radiation sources are located adjacent to the ultraviolet transparent enclosure and are configured to generate ultraviolet radiation towards the ultraviolet transparent enclosure.

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