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US 8,481,970 B2Granted
Sanitizer for portable electronic devices
AssigneeSpectronics Corporation
InventorsJonathan Cooper, Robert E. Cannuscio
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Abstract
A sanitizer for sanitizing a portable electronic device is provided, the sanitizer having a base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device, at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity, a cover cooperating with the base, the cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity, and a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cover is closed.
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A sanitizer for sanitizing a portable electronic device, the sanitizer comprising:
- a base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device;
- at least one ultraviolet radiation source in the cavity for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity;
- a cover cooperating with the base, the cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity;
- a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cavity is enclosed;
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- a plurality of raised projections in the cavity projecting upward beyond the top of the light source to support the electronic device when placed in the cavity.
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A sanitizer for sanitizing, a portable electronic device, the sanitizer comprising:
- a base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device, wherein at least a portion of the cavity is lined with a reflective surface;
- at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity;
- a cover cooperating, with the base, the cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity;
- a cradle for supporting the portable electronic device within the cavity, the cradle being pivotable from a stowed position to an exposed position where at least a portion of the cradle is positioned outside of the cavity;
- a first sensor for sensing whether the cover is in a closed position;
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- a controller for controlling activation of the ultraviolet radiation source when the first sensor senses that the cover is closed, the controller activating the ultraviolet radiation source for a first predetermined period of time.
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A sanitizer for sanitizing a portable electronic device, the sanitizer comprising:
- a base including a bottom and side walls, a cavity for receiving the electronic device is formed within the side walls;
- at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity;
- a cover cooperating with and hingedly attached to the base, the cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity;
- a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cavity is enclosed;
- an aperture from the exterior to the interior of said base which permits a cord for providing either or both electrical power and a data connection to the portable electronic device to extend out of the housing;
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- a plurality of projections in the base for supporting the electronic device in the cavity spaced apart from the bottom.
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A sanitizer for sanitizing, a portable electronic device, the sanitizer comprising:
- a base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device;
- at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity;
- a cover cooperating with the base, the cover moving between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity;
- a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cavity is enclosed;
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- an indicator strip located on the exterior of the sanitizer at a junction between at least a portion of the base and the cover, the indicator strip being at least partially translucent to visible light and appearing illuminated when the cover is in the closed position and the ultraviolet radiation source is activated.
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A sanitizer for sanitizing a portable electronic device, the sanitizer comprising:
- a substantially rectangular base including a cavity for receiving the electronic device;
- at least one ultraviolet radiation source for emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity;
- the base including an inner bottom surface with a reflective coating, the radiation source being mount proximate to the bottom surface, the base including one or more supports for positioning the electronic device at a raised position relative to the bottom surface and above the radiation source;
- a substantially rectangular cover hingedly attached to the base at one end of the base, the cover pivoting between an open position wherein the electronic device can be inserted into or removed from the cavity and a closed position wherein the cavity is enclosed so as to substantially maintain the ultraviolet radiation within the cavity, the cover having a inner top surface with a reflective coating;
- a controller for enabling the ultraviolet radiation source to be activated only when the cavity is enclosed;
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- an indicator light located on the base or the cover, the indicator light adapted to be activated when the radiation source is emitting ultraviolet radiation into the cavity.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.