Apparatus for neutralizing chemical and biological threats
November 27, 2022. 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 ReferencesPortable germicidal ultraviolet lamp Irradiation of blood products Dual mode germicidal apparatus Irradiation of blood products Method and system for asepticizing contact lenses and storing device Apparatus for forming aesthetic artificial nails Ultraviolet light chamber Microbial decontamination of food Container for irradiation of blood products Surface and air sterilization using ultraviolet light and ultrasonic waves Patent #: 6576188 InventorsApplicationNo. 10305539 filed on 11/27/2002US Classes:250/455.11, Source and object encasement (e.g., sterilizers)232/31Safety receptaclesExaminersPrimary: Lee, John D.Assistant: Smith, II, Johnnie L Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61N 506AbstractThe present invention is an apparatus having a slidably disposed tray enabling the insertion of a contaminated object into and the removal of the same object after decontamination from the apparatus. In preferred embodiments, a handle is attached to the slidable tray allowing the user to manually extend and retract the receptacle from the apparatus. In alternate embodiments, the receptacle is mechanically extended and retracted via a motor. A switch is fixed to the apparatus thereby contacting the receptacle so as to activate and deactivating lamps based on the position of the tray. Germicidal and thermal lamp are provided to neutralize chemical agents and biological organisms adhered to an object. In alternate embodiments, lamp energy is redirected onto an object via one or more contoured reflectors. | |
