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Ultraviolet disinfection system

US9789215B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateApr 8, 2016
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include an ultraviolet (UV) source, the UV source including a semiconductor device comprising an active layer disposed between an n-type region and a p-type region. The active layer emits radiation having a peak wavelength in a UV range. A reflector cup is disposed around the UV source. A transparent cover is disposed over the reflector cup.

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