Liquid sanitization device
AssigneeHexatech, Inc.
InventorsRaoul Schlesser, James M. LeMunyon
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present invention includes a liquid sanitization device including one or more light emitting diodes (LED) that emit electro-magnetic radiation primarily at two or more distinct wavelengths. These wavelengths should be less than about 300 nm, preferably between about 210 to about 300 nm. The radiation from the light emitting diode or diodes kills or interacts with the DNA or RNA of pathogenic organisms in the liquid to prevent the organisms from reproducing or harming desirable organisms.
Claims23
A liquid sanitization device comprising one or more light emitting diodes that emit electro-magnetic radiation primarily at two or more distinct wavelengths less than about 300 nm, such that the radiation interacts with DNA or RNA of pathogenic organisms in a liquid to prevent the organisms from reproducing or harming desirable organisms.
A method of sanitizing an unsterilized liquid, comprising:
- (a) providing a device including one or more light emitting diodes that emit electro-magnetic radiation primarily at two or more distinct wavelengths below about 300 nm;
- and
- (b) emitting electro-magnetic radiation toward the unsterilized liquid from the light emitting diodes primarily at two or more distinct wavelengths below about 300 nm.
A liquid sanitization system, comprising;
- (a) a device housing at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode, wherein the at least one light emitting diode emits radiation at two or more distinct wavelengths from about 250 nm to about 280 nm;
- and
- (b) a power source for powering the at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode such that when power is supplied to the at least one ultraviolet light emitting diode, the radiation therefrom interacts with DNA or RNA of pathogenic organisms in a liquid to prevent the organisms from reproducing or harming desirable organisms.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.