Surface and air sterilization using ultraviolet light and ultrasonic waves
Patent 6576188 Issued on June 10, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 14, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 14, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2249473 2814081 3481687 3672823 Sterilization method Structure of sterilizing hand dryer Apparatus and method for a bio-conditioning germicidal dryer Germicidal air filter Sterilizing apparatus utilizing ultrasonic vibration Biological decontamination system InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 713096 filed on 11/14/2000US Classes:422/20, Using sonic or ultrasonic energy422/24, Ultraviolet422/121, With means exposing gas to electromagnetic wave energy or corpuscular radiation422/128Including supersonic or ultrasonic energy generation meansExaminersPrimary: McKane, ElizabethAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61L 002/025A61L 002/10 A61L 009/20 AbstractA method and apparatus for sterilizing organic or inorganic matter through simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light energy and ultrasonic wave energy in a non-aqueous environment such as air. The method is suitable for use in a chamber or in a mass production assembly line setting. Purification of air is similarly accomplished using simultaneous exposure to ultraviolet light and ultrasonic energy waves. | |
