Ultraviolet gradient sterilization, disinfection, and storage system
US9981051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25D2317/0417
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for disinfecting a storage area and/or items within a storage area can include at least one ultraviolet radiation source configured to generate ultraviolet radiation directed within a storage area and a monitoring and control system. The monitoring and control system can be configured to monitor at least one of the storage area or a set of items located in the storage area and control ultraviolet radiation generated by the at least one ultraviolet radiation source based on the monitoring by delivering targeted ultraviolet radiation to at least one designated zone within the storage area.
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