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US 2016/0106872 A1Published application
Handheld device for destroying microorganisms
OwnerSeth Martinezinventor
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Abstract
A handheld sanitizing device with a housing having an internal passageway with an opening at a first end of the internal passageway and at least one radiation emitting device capable of emitting radiation that can destroy microorganisms at a second end of the internal passageway. The internal passageway includes a reflective material over at least a portion. Preferably the radiation emitting device comprises an LED capable of emitting UV-C light. In some embodiments, the device is a key fob sized device. The device may also be sized to house a cellular phone.
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A handheld bactericidal device comprising:
- a housing;
- an internal passageway disposed inside of the housing, the internal passage way comprising an opening at a first end and terminating at a second end within the housing;
- and,
- at least one LED disposed within the internal passageway proximate the second end of the internal passageway and capable of emitting radiation capable of destroying DNA of microorganisms, wherein all radiation that exits the opening at the first end of the internal passageway of the housing is emitted from the at least one LED;
- and,
- wherein an inner surface of the internal passageway comprises a reflective material.
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A bactericidal device comprising:
- a housing comprising a back panel with a side wall extending away from the back panel to form a cavity, the side wall including a top flange.
- an internal passageway disposed in the cavity of the housing, the internal passageway comprising an opening at a first end and terminating at a second end within the housing, the opening disposed in the side wall of the housing;
- at least one LED capable of emitting UV-C light disposed within the internal passageway proximate the second end, wherein all radiation that exits the opening at the first end of the internal passageway of the housing is emitted from the at least one LED;
- and,
- a solar panel disposed in the housing.
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