Methods and devices for sanitation, disinfection and sterilization
AssigneeVitabeam Ltd
InventorVladimir Vasilenko
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and devices for diminishing microbes. The invention provides methods and devices to sanitize, disinfect and sterilize areas, spaces, surfaces and items as well as to sanitize human skin. The methods and devices will be of major importance to the healthcare industry and to other industries or physical environments that require sanitizing, disinfecting or sterilizing. The methods comprise the use of near infrared light (NIR), UV, violet and blue emitting LED elements as well as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes) as a stand-alone technology. Optionally the system may be used in combination with ozone and ionized silver.
Claims7
A method for disinfecting and/or sterilizing a hospital area, said method comprising illumination of the area with light output from:
- one or more LED elements emitting NIR light of a wavelength within a range of 850-890 nm and within a range of 920-960 nm,
- one or more LED elements emitting UV-C light within a range of 240-260 nm, continuously for 5 to 50 minutes, wherein the method reduces microorganisms at least by a reduction level of 5-log, the microorganisms being selected from a group consisting of MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, and Clostridium difficile.
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