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US 2026/0069729 A1Published application
Self disinfecting counter
OwnerMax Enensteininventor
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Abstract
The present system provides a counter that incorporates an integrated UV light for periodic use in disinfecting the counter. The counter has a clear top, comprised of a material that is transparent to UV light. The counter includes sensors that detect the presence of people near the counter. The sensors disable the UV light to prevent exposure of people to the light when in use. The sensors also prevent the UV light from turning on until there are no people present. The UV light in one embodiment has a timed cycle sufficient to disinfect the counter surface, making it usable for food service.
Claims9
An apparatus comprising:
- a counter having a UV transparent surface;
- a UV light source disposed within the counter and below the UV transparent surface;
- a sensor for detecting the presence of a person within a predetermined range of the UV transparent surface;
- a switch for turning on the UV light source to disinfect the UV transparent surface;
- a processing means for turning off the UV light source when a person is detected within the predetermined range.
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